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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

CoNTROLE AMERICAN, AMER1-
CAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, AUG.
The stormbound Sammies turned
yesterday from drills to lectures and
letters. Energetic young officers gath
cred their men in squads and cheered
them up by giving demonstrations OF
first aid, and by reading the army regu-
lations, with particular reference to the
death penalty.
Letters have caused no end Of trouble
for the officers. English is only one OF
many languages used by the soldiers
A letter in German was turned back TO
the sender with the information that
the French government permitted only
French and English.
The writer explained in Teutonic
tones that he knew no French and could
write English only with difficulty.
When informed that one Of his COM
rades would write the letter for him if
told what to say, he explained that the
note was intended for his father in
Cincinnati, who spoke no English.
One American found his cousin
among the prisoners. Many German
prisoners plan to live in America after
the war. Chicago is the place most
favored.
Weak on Bombing
In summing up the training so far,
an American officer said: 1--WE have
more to learn in bombing than any
thing else. The accuracy Of the French
with bombs amazes US. though we hope
our men may be able to throw further.
The French have taught US one new
shift with the bayonet, but in this de-
partment we can soon hold our own.
All our old men shoot we'll and the re-
cruits are learning. The Canadians
have succeeded in bringing some new
methods TO this war and we are hope
full that we may do so. too-after we
have mastered the old ones"
The American army added price con-
troll to its functions yesterday. In
habitants of French villages complained
Of the reckless spending Of the soldiers
and said that their absolute disregard
of what things cost was tempting
shopkeepers to set up prohibitive
prices. One care-free soldier gave
twenty francs for dish of fried po-
tatoes.
Now everythingIs listed at fixed
price. The amount is fixed in each vii
iage by board composed Of two Ameri-
can officers and one French. Prices are
now slightly in excess of those pre-
vailing before the arrival of the
American troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

Another order on spending is one
prohibiting American soldiers from
buying champagne. This was fast be-
coming the fsvorite beverage of the
enlisted men. Officers say the soldier.
have too much spending money. Only
few make allotments in favor of their
families. When the next Liberty Loan
is offered an arrangement will be made
whereby soldiers can have part Of
their pay go for the purchase of bonds
Bomb-proof shelters have now been
prepared in each village and the SOL
diers are being drilled in what to do
if attacked by aeroplanes. The men
also practise taking skirmish order IL
attacked in the fields.
The American soldiers are now so
proficient in bomb throwing that to-
morrow they will begin to practice with
fire grenades. This is a trying drill,
for the grenade must be tossed away
within five seconds after the fuse is
set going.
Uncle SAM" the lion cub mascot Of
the army, has recovered from his Sc
rious illness. The soldiers believe his
life was saved when he was taken off
milk diet and put on beer. His tenn
per is much improved. The other mas
cot belongs to the Roosevelt Base Hos
ptal. He is a small mongrel and his
name is Colonel Quinze. He was the
first surgical patient of the hospital.
One Of the most famous American doc
tors cut off his tail. Ether was used.
The operation seems complete sue
cess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

his prospects Of success have improved.
The southern Slavs, as a result Of their
break with the Czechs, were said TO be
ready 20 enter the majority combina-
ton.
Quoting the "Frankfurter Zei.ung."
the Amsterdam dispatch added that il
was assumed in Austrian parliament
tary circles that a working majority
would be realized on the basis Of
strictly defined programme, the most
important point of which, aside from
economic questions, would be to carry
out home rule for the various Austrian
states.
Rome, Aug. According to fhe
"Stampa," news has been received at
the Vatican from Vienna of a compre-
hensive amnesty which Is about to be
proclaimed by the Austrian govern
ment. All prisoners serving sentences
Up to two years for political offences
end numerous Italian irredentists will
benefit by the amnesty.
Pope Benedict, says the newspaper,
is believed to have had part in this
decision.
Various Catholic journals allude TO
the Vatican being interested in nego-
tiations with the Swedish Red Cross
for a general exchange of prisoners OF
war between Italy and Austria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Germans Hatred
OfU. S. Described
By Girl from Berlin
Americans Insulted on Streets
Animals in Leipzig Zoo Killed
for Food

An Atlantic Port, Aug. Miss Mario
Brown OF Pittsburgh, who left Berlin
on July IA, told on her arrival here to-
day of the hatred of the Germans FOR
America. and gave an intimate sketch
Of internal conditions in Germany.
Despite reports from various neutral
sources she said the German Empire
stands united as never before. The feel
ing among the people, principally the
non-com batants, is that Germany with
her allies will be victorious, and to that
end is prepared to undergo any sacrl-
flee. The German people openly admit
that they have received many necessary
food supplies from their neighboring
countries, who have maintained an at
titude Of benefcent neutrality toward
them.
Americans now in Germany are OBJ
jects of particular insult said Miss
brown "slnce the Germans believe they
have been betrayed by the United
states. Il took me from May 10
JuIv "A TO get out of the empire, and
il was only through the kindness Of
Captain Hans Tauscher, husband OF
Nine. Gadski, that | finally obtained the
necessary permits.
Captain Tauscher apologized for the
;mncliteness of his countrymen, say
mo. There are a lot of dumb Germans
here, and beg of you to make allow
ances for them"
Miss Brown said that she was pub
licly insulted Upon the streets, both D ny
German men and women. Once, while
walking on Under den Linden, she met
an old friend and spoke 20 her III
English. A German woman, overhear-
INC her. tapped her on the shoulder
with an umbrella, exclaiming, "You are
a Britisher!" mo, I'm an American,
Miss Brown answered. That's much
worse the woman replied, the
Americans nave betrayed Germany, but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
GleavesMakesF Report nU-Boat
Attacks on United States Transports
The Daniels-Creel Statement

each contingent including troopships
and a naval escort designed to keep on
such German raiders as might be met
"An ocean rendezvous had also been
arranged with the American destroyers
now operating in European waters, IN
order that the passage of the danger
zone might be attended by every pos
sible protection.
"The first attack took place at 1880
o'clock on the night of June p. What
gives it peculiar and disturbing signiii-
canoe is that our ships were set upon
at a point well this side of the rendez-
vous and in that part of the Atlantic
presumably free from submarines.
"The attack was made in force, al
though the night made Impossible any
exact count of the U-boats gathered for
what they deemed a slaughter.
"The high seas convoy, circ!lng with
their searchlights, answered with heavy
gunfre, and it's accuracy stands proved
by the fact that the torpedo discharge
became increasingly scattered and mac
curate. 1t is not known how many tor
pedoes were launched, but five were
counted as they sped by bow and stern.
"A second attack was launched rev
days later against another contingent.
Inc point Oh dSSdulI was IVY iiN WV
rendezvous, and our destroyers were
sailing as a screen between the trans
ports and all harm. The results OF the
battle were in favor of American gun
merry.
"Not alone did the destroyers hold
the U-boats at safe distance, but their
speed also resulted in the sinking of
one submarine, at least. Grenades
were used in firing a depth charge ex-
plosive timed to go off at certain dis
lance under water. In one instance oil
and wreckage covered the surface Of
the sea after a shot from a destroyer
at a periscope, and the reports make
claim of sinking.
Protected by our high seas convoy,
by our destroyers and by French war
vessels, the contingent proceeded and
Joined the others in a FRENCH port.
"The whole nation will rejoice that
so great a peril is passed for the van
guard of the men who will fight our
battles in France. No more thrilling
Fourth of July celebration could have
been arranged than this glad news that
lifts the shadow of dread from the
heart of America"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Senators at Work
On Details of New Tax
$4,000, 100000 Measure To Be
Reported Out This Week

Washington, Aug. With the basic
elements of new revenue levies decided
upon, the Senate Finance Committee,
revising the war tax bill, began to-day
the task of working out the details by
which it is planned TO increase the bills
total from s1,670,000,000 to about
$4,000, 100000 chiefly through additional
taxes on intoxicants and on personal
and corporate incomes.
Chairman Simmons hopes to be able
TO present the bill to the Senate be-
fore Saturday.
Little progress was made to-day by
the committee. 1t held brief session,
and because members desired to attend
the prohibition debate in the Senate,
adjourned until tomorrow, while a
subcommittee continued work on vari-
Gus tax revisions, including modifica-
tons of the Jones amendment levying
10 per cent tax upon corporate undi-
vided surplus. The provision to levy
a one-cent stamp tax on bank checks of
over So. estimated to yield between
100000 and S10,0OOOOO, is understood
to have been reopened by the COM
mittee.
If bank check tax is finally retained
it probably will apply to all checks
whether under or over S., and may be
increased to two cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
General Pershing Visits
American Training Camp

American Training Camp in France,
Aug. Major General John ]. PERISH
ing, commander Of the American
troops, arrived to-day at the training
camp for his expected visit, which had
been postponed from Monday. The pro-
gramme that had been originally ar
ranged for his reception was carried
out when the general reached the camp
to-day. He was accompanied by three
French generals, and is expected to
spend two or three days here inspect
ing the various billeting places and the
training grounds.
There was an unfortunate occurrence
in the camp last night. Two soldiers
became engaged in a quarrel over q
card game, and one of them kicked the
other several times in the stomach.
The latter crawled away to his billet,
where he was later found dead. His
assailant Is under arrest.
This is the third death that has oc-
Cured in the camp, the two others bs-
ing deaths by drowning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Casualty Bureau Formed
Red Cross Will Furnish Infor.
nation for Americans

Paris, Aug. 1.-The American Red
Cross has organized a bureau of infor-
nation concerning casualties. The pur-
pose of the bureau is to get informa-
tion regarding casualties to the fami-
lies Of Americans wounded, missing or
taken prisoner, and to act as a channel
through the international Red Cross
in Geneva for communication between
American prisoners in Germany and
their families and between German
prisoners in the hands of the Ameri-
cans and their families.
The bureau also will furnish lists
of prisoners in the hands Of the Ameri-
cans to the international Red Cross
and receive from it lists of Americans
held in Germany. All information col
lected in the field will be transmitted
to the Paris headquarters and from
there forwarded to Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

thought was a submarine. The COM
mander of group, however, did not con-
cur in his opinion, but the reports sub
sequently received from the command
ing officer of the X and Lieutenant "
are too circumstantlal to permit the
incident to be ignored. The command
ing officer states:
"'The only unusual incident of the
trip worth mentioning was on the 28th
day of June, about 1905 a. m. The
lookouts reported something right
ahead Of the X Il had the bridge at
the time). When | looked | saw what
appeared to be a very small object on
the waters surface, about foot or two
high. which left small wake; on look
ing closer and with the aid of blnocu-
lars | could make out shape under
the water about $50 to 800 yards ahead
and which was too large to be black
fish, living in a position about 10 de-
grees diagonally across the KS course.
az ordered the port bow gun to open
fire on the spot in the water and sound
ed warning siren for convoy. When
Judging that the ship had arrived above
tbe spot first seen | ordered right rud-
der in order to leave the submarine
astern.
"A minute or two later the port
after guns crew reported sighting
submarine on the port quarter, ana
opened fire at the same time. Inc
lookouts from the top also reported
seeing the submarine under the water
surface and about where the SHOTS
were landing.
Gunfire Kept Up
"The ship kept zigzagging and tiring
from after guns every time something
was sighted.
Lieutenant ", U. S. NJ, was in
personal charge Of the firing and re-
ports that he, with all the gun crews
and lookouts aft, saw the submarine
fire two torpedoes toward the dlrectioa
Of the convoy, which sheered of from
base course to right 80 degrees when
alarm was sounded.
"'All the officers and men aft had
observed the torpedoes travelling
through the water and cheered loudly
when they saw a torpedo miss trans
port. They are not certain, though,
which one it was, as the ships were not
in line then and more or less scattered !.
"'The gunner officer and all the men
who were aft at the firing are certain
that they saw the submarine and the
torpedoes fred by same.
ga separate report of Lieutenant ",
U. S. N, the gunnery officer, is here
with appended. 80,
"'The "K" kept zig-zagging until 1t
was considered that danger was past,
and in due time Joined the escorts and
convoy formed column astern.
Report by signal was made TO
group commander of sighting sub
marines and torpedoes.'
"13. Paragraph 10 deals exclusively
with a recommendation as to the best
methods to be employed in the future
for the purpose of saving life. IT IS
plain this ought not to be made public
al. Copies of reports of command
ing officers flagship, A, D and II, are
inclosed; also copy Of report of Lieu
tenant ", of the X -
"ALBERT GLEAVES."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Americans Get War Cross
Four Ambulance Drivers Are
Honored by France

Paris, Aug. william G. Rice, Of
Albany, and Durbin w. Rowland, of
Toledo, Ohio, Harvard students, and
John S. Woodbridge, of Shanghai,
China, and John G. Rothermel, of
Readisg, Penn, Princeton students, all
acting as ambulance drivers in the
American Field Service, have been
awarded the Cross of War for bravery
in removing wounded men while under
heavy she'll fire.
Perley Raymond Hamilton, of Gin
ton, Mass, and James Wilson Galley.
of New Park, Penn, the two members
of the American Field Service who were
killed last Saturday, were buried at
the front on Monday, with full military
honors. The War Gross was placed on
each coffin by General Niessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Bernstorf Is Invited
To Meet Michaelis
Berlin Newspaper SCOTS at
Uniform Worn by New
Chancellor

Copenhagen, Aug. Count Won
Bernstorf, former German Ambassador
to Washington, was among the few Sc
lected guests invited by Baron Won
Treutler, Emperor Williams diplo-
matte adviser and Prussian envoy to
the court of Bavaria, to meet Chancel-
lor Michaelis at tea on the occasion of
the Chancellor's visit to Munich.
Herr Michaelis wore a captains uni
form, giving the Berlin "Vossische lei
tung" the opportunity to scof at the
worship of epaulettes which puts a
leading statesman in line officers uni
form, but says there is little doubt that
Chancellor Michaelis, like DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, ex-Chancellor, and Herr
Won Jagow, former Minister of Foreign
Affairs, will be speedily promoted to
more adequate rank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

they will reap their reward. Gott
strafe die Vereinige StaatenI"
Regarding the food situation, and
especially the scarcity of meat, Miss
Brown stated that while waiting for
her necessary papers, she visited
friends in Leipzig. 1t was impossible
to obtain meat of any kind there, or
anywhere in the south, she stated, and
the order had been issued to feed upon
the animals in the world renowned
Leipzig Zoo.
at was there that / had my first
taste Of elephant meat" she said. "Tc
make it tender it was boiled for sew
eral hours, having been previously
chopped fine by meat grinder. Even
then it was far from edible. was
told by my friends that nearly all the
other animals had been consumed"
Despite the high prices and food
stringency, Miss Brown stated that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Germans Want Swiss Loan
No Coal Unless Funds Are
Turned Over, Delegates Say

Berne, Aug. 1.-The German dole
gates TO the conference with Swiss rep
resentatives held here yesterday main
tanned that if Switzerland desires Ger
man coal Swiss bankers must consent
to make loan of about 250,000,000
francs to Germany.
This loan, it was declared, is indis-
pensable in order that Germany may
be in condition to effect its payments in
Switzerland in the money of that coun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Bread Cards in France

Paris, Aug. Bread cards will be
introduced into France on Saturday
The Journal Officiel," it is announces
to-day, will on that day publish de-
cree whereby each adult and family
head is 10 receive a card emitting
grown persons to 500 grams of bread
daily. Children under seven years will
be allowed 300 grams.
This ration may be augmented by
200 grams if holder of a card fur
nishes sufficient reasons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

German people were far from starving,
and with the present outlook could hold
out for a year longer at least.
Other passengers on board the same
ship were Karl Won Wiegand and W. Is.
Hale, newspaper correspondents. re-
Gently in Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Permanent Austrian
Cabinet To Be Formed;
Amnesty Is Proposed
New Programme Includes Home
Rule for States

Amsterdam, Aug. 1.-According to
the Vienna "Allegemeine Zeitung," Dr.
Won Seydler, the Austrian Premier, has
informed the leaders in Parliament
that he will be intrusted with the for
nation of a permanent Cabinet.
DR.. Won Seydler formed the present
Cabinet in Austria on June "a last. He
has been conducting negotiations re-
garding the formation of a defnitive
ministry with a working majority and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

%. Altntatt & On.
The Dressn1aking Department
has Responsibilities for making to order,
at short notice
Wedding Gowns
Bridesmaids Dresses
Brides Travelling Clothes
Department ON the Third Floor
Smart Tailored Suits
for mountain, seaslrore, country and motor use
are offered
at attractively low prices
Among Them are Suits of pongee and other
silks: Wool Jersey Suits; Serge and Gabar-
dine Suits i'm military effects; and Sports
and Walking Suits.
CWonnen's Ready-to-wear Suits, Third Floor
Fifth Aurtur -Mahiaun AurtuR.
34tIt ann 18th strrrts Nrm tnrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02

Doubt was cast on Secretary Daniels7
statement describing a submarine at
tack on American troop ships the day
after it appeared. The English rep
resentative of a press association
cabled from the base Of the American
fiotilla in British waters: There was
no submarine attack whatever. No
torpedoes were seen and there was no
gunfre at submarines from dostroyers.'
Senator Penrose threatened a Sena-
torisl investigation and 1t then APP
peared that the statement had been
prepared by George Creel in the pres
ence Of Secretary Daniels and Admiral
Benson from an official dispatch re-
ceived from Admiral Gleaves. In ex-
PLANTATION, and referring to Admiral
Gleaves's dispatch, Mr.. Creel said: at
was rather cryptic. l sat down and
elaborated on the text Of the deci-
phered message. then wrote the an
nouncement"
Daniels's Statement
The statement, as given to the press
on July 8, appeared over Daniels's sig
nature. 1t read as follows:
at Is with the Joy Of great relief
that I announce to the people of the
United States the safe arrival in France
of every fighting man and every fight
ing ship.
"Now that the last vessel has reached
port, it is safe to disclose the dangers
that were encountered and to tell the
complete story of peril and courage.
THE transports bearing our troops
were twice attacked by German sub
marines on the way across. On both
occasions the U-boats were beaten of
with every appearance of loss. One was
certainly sunk, and there is reason TO
believes that the accurate fire of our
gunners sent others to the bottom.
For purposes of convenience, the ex-
pedition was divided into contingentsi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-02
Thrift Forced on Sammies;
Beer Diet Saves Lion Cub
Prce-Fixng Checks Prodigaly of Soldiers in France
Champagne Now Under Ban; Troops lake Up
Work With Fire Bombs
By HAYWOOD BROUN

Accredited Pershg Army by The New York Tribune and Syrdt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-09

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-09
Invites Trouble.

Overt means not secret; susceptible Of
proof in law. In the case Of the submarine
campaign, the overt act committed against
the dignity of the United States is that
act which has been made openly and de-
family in total disregard to the expressed
wishes of this government, wishes express
ed in conformity with International GUS
tom and law. An act similar to that of a
man who, in dealing with another, delib-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-09

comptroller to contract with private tax
collectors over the state for the collection
OF the tax. already has passed the house.
1t provides Is per cent of all such taxes
collected and the state So per rent receiv-
ed.
The inheritance tx la = was passed sew
.erai years ago by the legislature, but the
amount of taxes collected hereunder has
been comparatively small.