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The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
SEEKS RUSH LOAN
.McAdoo Will Borrow $780,.
100000 for Emergency.

An emergency loan of SI5OOo0,0O0 is
being arranged by Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo, it was learned here
yesterday. The Treasurys funds are
being so rapidly depleted by the incidental
war expenses, aside from the greater
war program to be financed by the new
war bond bill, that temporary financing
is imperative.
yesterday, with banks and today he eX-
the placing of $50. oo0. 900 OF short term
certificates, probably of three months
maturity. and bearing Ia per cent in
terest
Secretary McAdoo at first intended to
borrow 200. 100000 at this time. but after
conference with bankers, concluded that
$50. 600, 600 is all that it is advisable TO
borrow now.
The securities will be OF the same
sort as those constituting the $4,000. 900
loan foated by Secretary McAdoo a few
weeks ago. These loans are not re-
regarded as permanent financing. but are
intended merely to tide the Treasury over
until the income tax money arrives in
heavy volume during the month of June.
The s15G,0OO.oO0 loan will be handled
through the Federal Reserve Banks. prin-
cipally the Federal Reserve Bank Of New
York The recent SJO,o00 COO loan was sp-
portioned among the twelve reserve
banks, but IN this case the loan will be
passed on by those institutions to private
banks
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
RaI,e. PetroIeum Ta..

Receipt OF official news. through the
Mexican Embassy here, that President
elect Carranza had Increased the ex-
port duties on petroleum and its pro-
ducts caused considerable concern in
the State Department last night.
Just how far the new order goes
officials rave not yet learned. 1t was
considered certain, however, that the
expert tax win be severe. and that the
measure was adopted after the gov
eFnment had convinced" the Mexicans
that il would be ''unwise'' to declare
an embargo on petroleum. as Carranza
was reported TO have arranged to do
several weeks ago, as a substitute to
hinder the British and American fleets
from obtaining oil at Tampico when
necesssr-.
A large part of Great Britain's oil
supply for use on her latest type bat
tleships comes from Mexico, and should
the tax imposed be 80 heavy that a
considerable increase in cost would re-
suit this government probably will
make an immediate protest.
Information as to the orders has
been asked from Ambassador Fletcher
in Mexico City.
ment of the petroleum tax. news of
the clash late yesterday at Ell Paso
between Mexican and American forces
caused concern here. While no infor-
nation has been received. so far as is
known, that the reported firing upon
American soldiers was other than an
isolated case of enmity, War Depart
ment officials viewed the reporss as
evidence that there was still smolder-
ing a hatred OF Americans among the
Mexicans close to the border.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
ENDOWMENT FOR PEACE
WILL help j. S. IN WAR
Carnegie Foundation Will Lend Aid.
Believing Move viii End Struggle.

Declaring that the only means Of
promoting an endursble peace among ar
nations is the relentless prosecution OF
the war against German Eutocracy until
victory for democracy is achieved, the
Carnegie Endowment for international
Peace. swung into line behind President
Wilson last night. and placed all it's
resources and strength al his comma nd
to aid in vinninV thn ~-ar
DR.. james inead OF the
foundation. tende & President ana
his sdvisers the servt--- Of the division
OF international law, Nfrbe foundation,
including its entire perSonnel. equipment.
and resources. 20 assist the government
In dealing adequately with the tremen-
dous pressure OF international business
Incident 20 the entrance Of the United
States into the war on the aide OF the
allies
The foundstion's sudden change from n
peace to q war policy was decided upon
az the annual meeting OF the board Of
trustees OF the foundation. brought 70
q close last night The meeting vas
marked by fervid speeches with pledges
OF answering support OF the President
as their keynote.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
PLAN FOR ENJOYS
Balfour and Staff viii Dine
with Wilson After Arrival.

Arrangements were almost completed
last night for the reception Of the British
commission headed by Former Premier
'Balfour. A program already has been
laid out for conferences between the
visiting officials and those Of this gov
ernment, but details must await the ar
rival Of the British commissioners.
Shortly after his arrival Lord BaIfour
and several members of his stafr will
dine with President Wilson at the White
House. The following evening dinners
will be given by the Secretaries Of State.
War. Navy and Treasury. Each of the
secretaries will have as his guests the
members of the British mission with
whom his department will have dealings.
Mr.. Lansing will have as his guest. Mr..
Balfour and Mr.. Baker will entertain
Gen. Bridges; Mr.. Daniels Admiral de
Chair and Mr.. McAdoo. Lord Cunliffe.
Home of Long Selected.
When he arrives in Washington Mr..
Balfour will be met by the Secretary of
State, the counselor of the Department
OF State, and other officials of the de-
partment. The home of Breckenridge
Long, In sixteenth street, has been OBJ
tanned for Mr.. BaIfour's use while he is
in Washington. He will be escorted TO
his residence by detachments of United
States cavalry. He will be accompa nIed
by Mr.. Lansing.
CHARTERED with Mr. Balfour in the Long
residence will be members of his personal
staff. The Union Jack will be flown
over the building during Mr.. BaIfour's
occupancy and the American and British
flags will be draped on the facade of
the building.
Other members of the mission will oc-
cupy suites at the Shoreham.
After the informal dinner with the four
secretaries. Mr., Lansing will hold a re-
ception at the Pan American Union
building for members of Congress to give
the legislators an opportunity to meet
Mr.. Balfour and the members of his
party.
The various conferences will be held
in the departments interested and all
departments concerned now are select
ing the officials who win confer with the
visitors.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
WILSON OPENS
DRIVE To PUSH
DRAFT THROUGH
In Letter to Representative
Helvering, President Urges
Selective Consumption.
RAPS VOLUNTARY PLAN
Says that When Men Choose for Them
selves They Frequently Disregard
Other Responsibilities.

|. President Wilson yesterday opened his
personal campaign to force the admins
tration's selectlve draft bill through Con-
gress.
The President declared that, all things
considered. service with the army and
navy was perhaps not the most vital
thing necessary for successful prosecu-
ton OF the war, and stated that only
by selecdve draft can a large army and
navy be built UP without running the
danger Of taking away large numbers
OF men whom the country needs kept
at their present vocations a great deal
more than 1t needs them on the firing
line.
In public letter to Representative Hell
vering, of Kansas, the President says
the volunteer system provides no way
whatsoever to prevent men from leav-
ing factories and farms in such large
numbers that the nation would shortly
be reduced TO want.
May Choose UnwiseIy
When men choose for themselves they
sometimes choose without due regard to
their other responsibilities" the Presi-
dent wrote. THE principle Of selective
draft. in short, has at its heart this idea
that there Is a universal obligation to
serve and that a public authority should
choose those upon whom the obligation
of military service shall rest. and also in
a sense choose those who shall do the
rest OF the nations work."
The letter is the first in a series of pub
lie appeals to be made by the President
to prevent the United States from max
ing the mistakes that so hampered the
British armies at the beginning of the
war. Just what the next step would be
no one ventured to say last night 1t Is
still considered probable. however, that
the President will make a personal ap-
peal for the army General Staff's selec-
tive draft bill on the floor OF the House.
where the greatest opposition has arisen.
or At a special joint session OF Congress
President Determined.
The administration is determined to
force the bill through Congress just as
II was recommended by the General Star,
and President Wilson was said last night
to have firmly and unalterably made uo
his mind that the bill must go through
Congress unaltered and at once.
The Presidents letter to Representative
Helvering follows:
my dear Mr.. Helvering:
Il welcome the inquiry OF your letter
OF April 1S. because 1 have realized the
truth Of what you say from my own
observation, namely, that what is meant
to be understood by the selective draft
is not generally understood throughout
the country.
The process Of the draft is, I think.
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
SENATORS ASSAIL
PRESS GAG' PLAN
Censorship Provisions of Es.
pionage Bill Denounced
In Upper Chamber.

The censorship provisions OF the Es-
pionage Bill came under the barrage FIRE
from all quarters Of the Senate and
from the representatives of both political
parties in that body yesterday.
Condemnation of the restrictive pro-
visions of the proposed law and OF the
drastic penalties which il carries was
voiced by Republicans and Democrats
alike. For the Republicans, Senators
Borah. OF Idaho. and johnson. of Cali
fornia. led the opposition to the meas
ure, while on behalf of the Democrats.
Reed, of Missouri. and Thomas. of Colo
rado, expressed bitterly adverse views.
Cites Lincoln as Example.
In his opening attack on the censor
sorshlp Senator Borah reverted TO the
days OF the Civil War for exemplihca-
ton OF the attitude OF republicanism
toward restrictions upon the freedom of
the press. He said:
I'm the days of the Civil War. when
Lincoln was being criticised as no man
ever was in public office by one OF the
great journals of the country. his reply
was that the administration had better
suffer some OF the evils and sorrows
which accompanied such work than that
the people should lose control OF or for
felt the great benefit flowing from alb
solute freedom OF the press"
Senator Borah cited the exposures pub
lished by Lord Northclifte in the London
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
VOTE FOR DRAFT
Herald Poll Shows Strong Sen
timent for Conscription.

Not even the ghost OF a look-in did
the foes of conscription have in the first
days balIoting conducted on the issue by
The Herald.
The champions of selective draft
oiled more than 50 per cent OF the votes.
"A thousand times. yes" wrote one man
on the bottom of his coupon. and the
same sentiment was uttered in different
forms by other voters.
It's the only just and fair way" wrote
another-and one letter signed w. ]. j.,
said: IF Wilson says so, it's so. More
power to- The Herald and its great patri-
otic fight for right"
general contempt for slackers and tbs
Inequalities of the volunteer system was
shown by the balloters.
Among the few opposed to conscription.
John Sampson. of 2420 Fourteenth street
northwest, wrote: My reason for voting
against conscription is that It is undemo-
cratic, un-American. unpatriotic. and
reasonable. / might add that no just
war requires conscription."
civil war veteran. II. E Warner, of
1872 Lamont street, opposes a selective
draft because it is grossly unfair. Why
should certain young men be compelled
TO serve at a beggarly wage when others
are left at home to earn two or three
times as much in nonhazardous occupa-
tons? l think universal military seryic 4.
is infinitely preferable"
As a rule, those who voted anti-con-
scription wrote letters to explain their
objections. Those in favor Of it contented
themselves with a simple registration Of
their sentiments.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
''SAVING FRENZY"
MEkACES NATION
Defense Council Says Misguid.
ed Patriotism Is Bring
ing Trade to Halt.

The Council Of National Defense last
night announced that the United States
was threatened with "a disastrous stana-
pede OF misguided patriotiErn.''
The council made public q stStemens
by Howard E. Cofin, automobile manu-
facturer of Detroit and member OF the
Advisory Commission OF the Council urg-
ing all business men and corporations
to keep prosperity going"
Following the appeal Of all govern
ment departments for conservation OF
food and such necessities. great num-
bers OF business corporations. municipal
tiles. counties, and States have halted
or discontinued improvements, threaten
ing to bring about stagnation Of the
business life that would result in dis
aster. the council announced.
We need prosperity in war time even
more than when we are at peace" Mr..
Coffin continued.
Must Be More Prolific.
1T is true the President has said that
wastefulness. Certainly! But the key
note of his recent message to the people
was this paragraph:
1T is evident to every thinking man
that our industries. on the farm. in the
shipyards. in the mines. in the fac
tories. must be made more prolific and
more efficient"
Mr.. Coffin has just returned from a sur
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
DISTRICT GUARDSMEN
SWALLOW BICHLORIDE
]. Forrest Reilly Found in Doorway.
]. F. Thompson Walks Into Hospital.

]. Forrest Reilly. a private in Troop B,
National Guard cavalry, was found hud-
died in a vestibule near his troops re-
cruitinE station at 1877 F street north
west yesterday afternoon in a semi-con-
scious condition. He was rushed to the
Emergency Hospital where he was treat
ed for bichloride of mercury poisoning.
Reilly Is in a critical condition.
At lis o'clock this morning. ].
Ford Thompson. 40 years old of the
Arlington apartments, walked into
Emergency Hospital, accompanied by
a physician who gave the name of
Thompson. and told the doctors that
he had taken bichIoride of mercury.
He was given treatment. ss.d at an
early hour this morning It was stated
his condition was not serious.
Thompson also was a member of
Troop 3, known as the Presidents
Own" The two Guardsmen were to-
gether early in the afternoon, and, ac-
cording to the police. swallowed the
poison at the same time while in a
saloon.
Acting on statements alie7ad to
have been made to them by Reilly,
the police posted "a ''lookout'' for
Thompson, and he was being sought
at the time he walked INTO the hos
pltal.
Reillys relatives, over the telephone.
said that II Reilly had swallowed poison
II was by mistake.
Reilly Is married and has child.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
GUERNSEY SLATE
D. A. R. VICTORS
Anti-Administration Candi.
dates Sweep Clean in Elec-
ton of Officers.

The Guernsey anti-sdminlstration Gle
ment in the National Society Daughters
OF the American Revolution last night
smashed its way to what is probably
the most overwhelming victory in the his
tory OF the organization.
Without exception, the Guernsey candi-
date not only carried her portion OF the
election, but carried II by majorities that
gave the opposition candidates not even
lighting chance. Not a candidate who
lacked the Guernsey brand came thrOusp
60 victory and today. the administrator
machine is nothing more than a battered
political wreck.
Within thirty minutes OF the election
Of Mrs. William Thaoher Guernsey, OF
Independence. kans.. as president gen
ersl the other three candidates. Mrs. J.
Hamilton Lewis. OF Chicago: Mrs. John
Miller Horton. OF Buffalo. and Mrs.
George c. Souires. OF st. Paul, had pub
liSly rendered their congratulations and
had received overwhelming ovations. but
under this outward seeming. ran rumors
Of sharp political practices in the cleo
tion. The GUernseyites heard these
ShdI SeS, OUT ignored them.
Mrs. Guernsey on First Ballot.
For the president genehsI total Of
l.5o2 votes were cast. with 6Si necessary
TO elect. Mrs. Guernsey received 81
votes on the first ballot a feat which
was regarded as unlikely She ran =
votes ahead OF the necessary number
and hundreds ahead OF her nearest com.
petitors
Mrs. Georee c. Squires. Of s.. Paul
who was not even conceded a igNtins
change, and who admitted her inability
to win early in the afternoon. rolled Up
2eS votes for the presidency. thereby
taking second place. Mrs. Horton was
third with 255 votes. while Mrs. Lewis
who was expected to reap the powerful
support Of the administration, tratled
the tield with III votes.
Omcers Elected.
The ticket elected. which IS soHdly
Guernsey. follows:
President general, Mrs. Guernsey.
Recording secretary general Miss
Emma L. CroweIl. OF Philadelphia. Pa.
Organizing secretary general. Mrs. Dun
can U. Fletcher, OF Jacksonville. Fla.
Treasure general. Mrs. Robert J. John
ston. Of Iowa.
Corresponding secretary general. Mrs.
Woodbury. Pulsifer, District OF Columbia
Registrar general Miss Grace N.
Pierce, OF New York.
Historian general. Mrs George n
Clarke, Boston. Mass.
Director general. Mrs. Benjamin d.
Heath. North Carolina
Librarian general. Mrs. James n.
Fowler. OF Indiana
Curator general Miss Catherine B. Bar
low. District of Columbia
Chaplain general. Miss Elizabe f.
Pierce. District OF Columbia
Vice presidents general-Mrs Sheppard
W. Foster, Georgia; Mrs. G. Wallace
CONTINUED on PAGE SEVEN
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
FRENCHPUSH FORWARD
In SPITE OF 100000 MEN
ADDED TO ENEMY LINE
Twelve Divisions Of Hindenburg Reserves,
Thrown Into Battle, Fail to
Check Attacks.
CBy International News servIes)

London April l9-Psrt of the famous indenbure
thrown battle early today hold the southern part the redoue
FindenbuIs line" against the ceaseess French onsaught
Twelve divisions took the places of the battered ontne troops who
had been hammered further and further back Gen Nee
his big drive Monday But they were of avail
lessy the Republics army itself reinforced by partly
replaced by fresh of them boys Of e class Of 1917
And still the fndenburs retreat keeps but longer voluntarily
the Germans now admit
Two hundred and forty thousand Teuon soders-o that
strength of twelve dons-made heroic but
the French tide the syme front between Scissors Aubee
Success everywhere the keynote of the French official day
On the AngOGmsn front there infantry actions
up to a late hour this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
DITCH DRY. DRIVE
Democrats, In Caucus Put
War Move Up to Wilson.

The question Of nationwide prohibi-
uon as a war measure was left in the
hands Of the President last night by
the action of the Democratic caucus of
the House OF Representatives.
Efforts OF the adherents OF the prohi-
bition propaganda were successful in the
earlier deliberations OF the assemblage,
and on the motion OF Representative
William Schley Howard, Of Georgia, the
caucus voted, 81 to 90, In favor of How
ards own bill, wherein It was provided
that the President be authorized to de-
cree or proclaim prohibition Of the man
ufacture or sale of all forms of alco-
holici beverages for the period of the
war.
Immediately following this action, twen-
ty Democrats, led by Representative
Daniel ]. Riordan, Of New York, and
consisting practically Of the Tammany
Hall group in Congress, renounced their
obligation to be further bound by the
caucus action and left the meeting.
Cabinet officers, burdened by wartime
problems that daily are increasing, last
night adopted a new policy which will
relieve them greatly of personal atten-
ton to minor departmental affairs, and
the transfer of responsibility in such
matters to highly specialized men who
are to be generally designated as "ad-
ministrative assistants"
Thus department heads may be left
free to devote their time chiefly to Ques-
tions of national defense.
Secretary OF War Baker last night an
nounced the appointment of Frederick
P. Keppel. dean Of Columbia University,
as his personal assistant. Secretary
Baker said that Mr.. Keppel had been
given the assignment of advising and
helping the Secretary in any way pos
sible." He will serve the government at
the nominal salary Of 81 a month Mr.
Keppel is a Republican lawyer and
widely known in college circles.
Secretary of Agriculture Houston
named r. A. Pearson, president of the
Iowa State Agricultural College, as his
chief assistant. Prof. Pearson has a
countrywide reputation as an authority
in agricultural matters.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
Patriotic Program to Greet
PLAY Ball. for
Grifmen.
PROBABLE LINEUP
FOR ToDAY's GAME
King Baseball reIgns today.

King Baseball reigns today.
Thousands of washingtonians who
have been ION edge" for some time to get
glimpse Of the fresh-suited nine which
will represent the Nations Capital on tho
diamond this season viii line up early
this afternon at the gateways OF tho
Georgia avenue park. They will hear
the crisp Of crack of bats. the Inevitable
harangue OF vendors. the blare OF the
band, and they will be happy.
Properly, the ceremonies incident to the
opening of the 1917 baseball season IN
this city will be tinged with spirit OF
patriotism
Clark Griffith has seen to this and II
was learned last night that he has wired
plans which will surpass even the cere-
monies held on the opening day In Phil
adelphia.
There win be patriotic music. Not q
tune here and there, but a grand medley.
And to the strains, around the park will
march regular United States soldiers.
Long before noon the advance brigade
OF those seeking general admission will
flock to the park Gates will be open at
O'Clock. Practicing of the teams will
start at I;15 and continue until 2:3o At
2s45 Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Franklin d. Roosevelt will raise a hugo
American flag on the large pole erected
CONTINUED on PAGE ELEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
MExICANS FIRE
ON US. TROOPS
GUARDING Line
American Border Patrol Re
turns Shots, Killing Car
rama Soldier IN Fight.
MEXICO SENT PROTEST
Iax on Petroleum Raised, Affecting
Oil Supply. on Which Great
Britain Largely Depends.

FL P1so, Tex April 1e.-Car-
rama patrols openly hred ON
America border patrols in the
western part of El Paso this even
Ing. Tie IRE was returned by a
defaehment of the Twentieth U.
g. Infastry. One Carranza soldier
was killed.
Brig. Gen. George Bell. Jr. in
command at Ell ,Paso, Immediately
sent a strong protest to the Mex
lean military authorities through
Mexican Consul SerIano Bravo. At
the same time orders were issued
20 the American troops to shoot
10 KIN when attacked by Mexican
troops.
MEXICANS FIRST TO FIRE.
Investigation made by Gen. ReI
and Federal agents established the
fact that the Mexieans were the
nrst to open hre and that they
aimed their shots directly at an
American sentry. He rushed 10
cover at the first shots, and this
alone saved his life, as the bullets
Piowed up the ground where he
had been standing.
The Mexican papers controlled
BY Carranka continue to attack
America and TO extoI Germany. Ell
HeraIdo Del NOrte. PubIisked In
Chihuahua City. copies OF which
were received today By govern
ment agents, declare that Mexico
intends 10 recover the debts she
has held against the United States
since the war of Is4T.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
Herald Sunday Sermon
By Rev. d. H. Martin

The sermon in Sundays Herald
will be by the Rev. D. H. Martin,
d. D., newly assigned pastor of the
Wesley Chapel Methodist Episce-
pal Church, Fifth and F streets
northwest.
Rev. DR.. Martin was born In Ma
lone, N. Y. He received his degree
from the st. Johns College of An
napoIs, Nd, and was ordained a
minister in 1909. assigned to a cir
cult in Hartford County. Nd, where
he remained for one year.
DR.. Martin for the past three
years has been the pastor Of
the Dumbarton Avenue Methodist
Church here. but was transferred
at the last session of the Baltimore
Conference to the Wesley Chapel.
where he has Just taken up his
new work.
The text OF his sermon. written
expressly for the Sunday Washing
ton Herald, will be announced
later.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-20
Fear Russian Discomfort
viii Lead to Civil War

Petrograd. April 1e.-Civil war
stalks about in the Muscovite realm
in the guise OF patriotism. At any
moment the long smoulderine sparks
of discomfort may be famed into
flames that may engulf the whole
country, burning it from within while
foreign foe hammers down the
gates and rushes in to reap the ad-
vantages of internal upheaval.
So grave is the situation today. SO
constantly widening Is the cleavage
between the provisional government
and the workmen's and soldiers dele
gates that those are no longer chided
as pessimists and TRAITORS who as
sert tho March revolution was only
the beginning OF endless trouble.