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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
BRITISH
LION IS
ROARING
Tremendous Drive Today Has
Spread CONSERVATION
Among German
Forces.
BEING BLASTED BACK
Attack This Morning Followed an All
Day Roar Of Cannon and
Gains Much
Advance.
BEING BLASTED BACK

[By VIM. Philip simms. United Press
Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
AFIELD. April 9.-The fourth sum
mer of fighting today was inaugurated
with drive of such concerted force
of such co-ordinated activity as to
overshadow even the great SOmme
drive of a year ago.
In the air vast droves OF British
aiTmen hoveTed>iike sea Su!ls, while
below the tanks" were again called
into action ahead of struggling infan-
trymen. Again the tanks spread con
sternation among the enemy. The
British began their terrific offensive
at dawn this morning. in a high
wind and driving sleet storm. The
movement started all along the wide
front from Lens to Cambria
The first stage Of the fighting had
been crowned with success by eight
o'clock. At that time the initial OBJ
jectives had been fully attained.
Throughout all Easter Sunday the
British artillery kept up a continual
pounding Of the Germans, swelling
now and then to a roar and again di-
minishing at night to comparative
silence. Watches regulated to the dot
all along the line kept this artillery
bombardment regular to the second.
The titanic tattoo would swell up on
the exact instant all along the line
At the same time the infantry-with
the Canadian taking part-began the
assault all along the line.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
United States and Allies Con-
fer as to Best Methods of
Carrying on the
Campaign.
TO RUN DOWN U BOATS
Uncle Sam Keeps One Eye on Me1ieo
and Ear Cooked to Hear tho
Whispering Of
Spiea
[By Carl D. Groat, United Press Stah


[By Carl D. Groat, United Press StatH,
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Arrange-
ments for full war cooperation be-
tween the United States and the allies
may be completed this week.
| Conferences will be held at the state
war and navy building between repre-
sentatives Of the allied powers, par-
ticu}arly naval agents and the heads
of the American navy and diplomatic
services.
! The cooperation is to be hearty and
thorough. Preliminary discussion
started Saturday, continued yesterday
and doubtless other meetings will be-
held today.
| For the present it is likely that the
American navy will direct it's efforts
at cIeuring u part OF the Atlantic of
submarines and raiders, giving the al
| lies greater freedom of action than
has been possible without American
| aid.
Incidentally reports OF one Or more
raiders in the Atlantic persisted again
today, though the navy idea generally
was that the Nantucket shoals raid
er" was only drifting derelict.
Aside from cooperation between
the United States and the allies, the
sin cere cooperation Of labor--a gi-
gantic factor-has been pledged to the
government. President Gompers, OF
the American Federation of Labor, has
given assurance that there will be-
none OF the labor disputes which for a
time marred England's chances In the
war.
Entrance Of Cuba into the war, plus
the possible enEy Of Brazil. Bolivia.
and perhaps others this week.
bids fair, to have vital effect upon
developments, adding as it does to the
crushing weight against Hohenzollern-
ism.
New reasons for prosecuting the
war relentlessly-if any such be need
ed-were furnished by Belgian atroci-
ties reported by the state department..
showing concusively that Germany's
heertIessness Is menace not alone to
Belgium, but to the world
The report described Germany ar
gradually drawing the stranglinE Tsei
net about Belgium-making her vast
internment camp
The war department preparation
for a big army under the expected
congressional passage of the admin
istration war bill Is ready for recruit
work. AT the same time the depart
ment is keeping every eye on the
Mexican border situation, though the
latest reports from General PershInS
indicates no present cause for alarm
Other government branches are
prosecuting thoroughly the hunt for
German spies. Particular care Ia
taken to strip the border of any OF
these intriguing German hirelinSD.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
Next Development Will be
Move by General Obregon
Against Carranza.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l !
Ell PASO. Texas, April 9.-The be-
ginning Of movement against Car
rama in favor of General Obregon,
the first chiefs war minister, is be-
lieved here today to be the next de-
velopment, following the mobiliza,
tion of federal troops at Juarez.
Murguia. known as a supporter OF
Obreson. Is today reported as plan
ming a junction of his forces with
five thousand troops under Amaro,
now moving northward into Chihuahua
City. 1t is also reported that Muir
guia is preparing to strengthen his
own forces. encamped at Juarez by
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
PLOT BY GERMANY
FRUSTRATED BY UNITED STATES

when the United States began care
fully appraising the possibilities OF
conflict with Germany this scheme
OF the imperial government to seize
the islands and establish base OF
operations against the United States
came to light 1t was this reason that
impelled America to open negotiations
with Denmark for transfer of this
strategic position to the American
flag.
Whether Germany planned forcfbly
to seize the islands or to purchase
them from Denmark was not clear-
Denmark, because OF its geographic
position, is dominated by Germany
and for reasons Of national safety
would undoubtedly have acquiescei
in whatever course Germany de-
manded.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
Kaiser Pours q Little Out for
Benefit Of His Subjects
Who Are Becoming
Uneasy.
REFORMS ARE PROMISED
Changes After War Ends Are Pledged
II the People Do Not Arise Be-
fore Then and Start
Revolution.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON, April a.-Autocracy ir
Germany must be feeling profound
shakiness from unrest among the
German people, according to signs
read today by close observers ol
Teutonic conditions.
That the kaiser should have thought
fit to intervene and issue formal
statement favoring extension Of the
franchise in Prussia so as to make the
Prussian diet more representative
after a promise for almost the same
reform from Imperial Chancellor Won
BethmannI1ollweg, was considered
highly significant.
1t was pointed out here that the
kaiser, however, like Won Bethmann
iHollweg adjudged that the reforms
should not be made until "the home
coming OF our warriors" therefore
postponing reform until after the con
clus1on Of the war.
The kaiser's> Easter message gave
specific orders to the imperial chan.
cellor to submit to me definite pro
posals Of the ministry of state SO
that upon the return Of our warriors
this work, which Is fundamental for
the internal formation of Prussia
may De carried OUT ny ltSlStdtlou.
"In view Of the gigantic deeds OF
the entire people," the proclamation
continued, there is in my opinion
no more room in Prussia for election
by the classes.
The bill will have to provide fur
ther for direct and secret election of
deputies"
Pledge by Kaiser.
Tpu Inbp CraphopS limited PreSS
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, (via London) April o.
Formal pledge by the kaiser for po-
litical reform, was generally hailed
with rejoicing in editorial comment
today But a number of the more lib
eral newspapers indicated clearly the
pledges we're not enough to satisfy
those seeking greater participation by
the people in government.
while the promise will please the
socialists. they will take into account
only Deeds" declared the socialist
organ Vorwaerts.
"The emperor promises only sec
ret general vote-so the fight for
equal votes must continue" insisted
the vossiche Zeitung.
The Taeglisch Rundschau, on the
other hand, declared:
"Thus in few strokes of the pen,
have been created what years of agi-
tation and conferences have heretoI
fore failed to achieve
Thanks to the emperor's interven-
=
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
PATRIOTIC
Billy SUNDAY
Opens New York Campaign by
Promising Every Cent to
Red Gross and Y.
M. G. A.
WAS KNOCKOUT BLOW
His Answer TO "skurks Who Say I'm
Out for the Money" aet
Tabernacle Crowd
Wild.
WAS KNOCKOUT BLOW
[By George Martin, United Press
0Yapf CorrespOpdent

BY george Mdrtln, OAileu AoSs
Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, April 9.-Billy Sun
day scored a rome run In the hrs1
inning of the biggest game he evel
played on Goods nine"-his fight tc
win New York.
The ringing cheers Of sixty thou
sand welcoming voices today resouno
through every glittering Granny OF
the great white way.
It was a smashing initial victory
And as the stocky grenadier of God
reached his clenched fists heaven
ward and yelled defiance to Broad
way and the devil, the enemy was
perturbed.
First off, he stole the foes thun'
der by announcing that not one cent
Of New York's gold would he take
for himself.
Every penny. whether I get five
thousand or five hundred thousand
said Sunday. iii give to the Ameri-
can Red Cross and the Y. M. c. A.
work among the troops"
1t was knockout
"That's my answer to the skunks
who say I'm out for the money" he
yelled
The crowd vent wild.
Clad in a serge suit, a blue bow
tie. white tango" shirt and patent
leather shoes, Sunday 1eaped into
the arena and, after the manner Of
Napoleon, led surprise attack after
attack.
Twice the great throngs amid the
pine shavings and sawdust trails OF
the giant tabernacle, jumped to
their feet and howled with inspired
emotion. Then came the climax.
Leaning far back and cupping his
hands as he hurled his rasping voice
directly into the mammoth sounding
board that threw his words into the
furthest reaches of the tabernacle
Sunday issued his defii:
Come on, you God-forsaken de-
generates; come on, you forces of
iniuuity in New York that have
made the church a cuspidor and a
door mat to wipe your dirty feet on: !:
come on, you traducers; come on.
you triple extract Of infamy; come
on, you assassins of character: come
on, you sponsors of harlotry; come
on, you defamers OF God and enemies
ce the church; come on, you bull
necked, beetle.browed. hog-jowled
peanut Drained, weasle-eyed. four
f!ushers, false alarms and excess
baggage.
"Tn the name Of God, I challenge
and defy you. It's mighty easy to
lie about a man when he isn't on the
Job I'm here now. Come on
Then whirl;ng to patriotism, Sun.
day again brought the crowd to its
feet with his plea for the flag
tYou CHASTITY. hideous, infamous
Prussian miIitarism,'' he Shrek ed
stand up. The WON en- and children
you have murdered cry for help.
''And I say to you people that even
today the Germans would be pound.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
bRAz|L'S FINGER
IS ON TRIGGER
South Americas Biggest Ma
tion Expected to Make
War on Germany
Momentarily.
GERMANS QUIT COUNTRY
Argentine and Chile Also Likely to
Join In Fray and Assist
In Crushing Hated
PNsoianism.
GERMANS QUIT COUNTRY
by H. B. Robertson. United Press


| [By H. B. Robertson, United Press
| Correspondent
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 9.-An-
| nouncement Of Brazil's decision
| against Germany was momentarily
expected today.
Meanwhile thousands of Germans
were preparing to quit the country.
| First steps of retaliation against
Germany for sinking Of the Brazilian
steamship Parana and killing of Bra
lillian citizens, may be seizure Of the
forty-one German steamships in Bra
lillian harbors.
Officials are still Withholding any
announcement of a course Of action.
The president and his ministers con-
| ferred today. Foreign Minister Null
er declared:
"Brazirs action will depend upon
her own investigation Of the sinking
of the Parana, regardless of what
course other governments may
adopt"
1t was apparent-today that despite
the public demonstrations in favor
of war against Germany, the govern.
ment is exceedingly reluctant to
sanction such move. Minister
Muller was quoted In one Rio news
paper today as asserting that Brazil
would break relations with Germany
only If necessary AS against this.
practically every Brazilian news
paper is demanding war.
It was generally admitted that
Prazil has three courses open to
her: First, TO break relations; sec
o11 10
in Brazilian ports in retaliation for
the unwarned sinking Of the Parena; !;
third, to declare war.
Universal comment on the part Of
press and public today held that the
first two steps were simply forerun-
Ders of war and that IN immediate
declaration, taking the final step
would be better,
Declaration of war by the United
States had a tremendous effect here
in Brazil There ihas been revival OF
pan-American sentiment for unity
of action with the United States be-
cause, it was held, Brazil's interests
are closely interviewer with Americas.
Street demonstrations for war and
against Germany continued through
ont TODAY. The government has
placed heavy guards around all the
German steamships as well as around
the German and Austrian consulates
and legations.
President Braz is constantly con-
ferring with his cabinet.
German Minister, PAUL. said today
in event OF break in relations, ne
would 20 TO Montevideo to await In
structions from his government.
Allied ministers have agreed on
safe conduct for him and for the lega-
ton and consular staffs.
Drastic orders have gone out to all
Brazilian police officials throughout
the country to prevent disorders. In
many sections feeling runs high
against the Germans. There is con-
siderable apprehension as to what ef-
feet a break, or war, would have on
the five hundred thousand Germans
in Rio Grande province.
One rumor today had it that repre-
sentatives Of these half million Teu-
tons held a secret meeting at Porto
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
kher Country Now at War
With United States in
the Battle For
Humanity.
Der ISSUED SUNDAY
i'm Charge Asks For Hls Pass
p,t, and Will Leave Country
II He Can Find
Ship.

ed Press Leased Wdre Service. ]
iSHINGTON, April 9.-Austria
lily broke relations with the
4 States today.
Austrian charge, zwiedinek.
at the state department and
for his passports. He informed
he2artment the order for his
j was issued yesterday.
short time earlier. Minister
In, at Berne, cabled the depart
that the break was ordered yes
Y.
bassador Penfield knows nothing
break in relations, as he left
"a on April Z.
ere has been no change, however,
status Of relations between this
nn9ent and Turkey and Bulgaria,
IS oncfally stated.
would not be surprising, however,
ey shortly followed the lead Of
passports will be made imm ed
AVAILABLE for Baron Zwdedinek,
Count Ranowski-who has newer
received here as Austrian am
hdor-for the entire embassy
and for all Austrian consular,
Rmatic and commercial attaches
hghout the country.
e German party that sailed with
pt Won Bernstorff when he was
b his passports numbered about
hundred persons. The Austrian
that will leave with Zwiedinek
Epected to reach close to that
lber.
probably will be at least a week
be the usual formalities can be
T through and the Austria party
FED on its way.
his government of course, will
Fult with other members of the
Ente allies as to safe conduct,
ms of transporting the party. etc.
ne point was emphasized here this
moon that in breaking off dipio
&c relations with Austria, America
lot at war with Emperor Karl and
people. The situation is a par
with Americas break with Ger
" and before President Wilson 5
ned neutrality" plan was adopted.
toValrs message, paraphrased,
relations with Aus tria were brok.
yssterday.'
ne state department announced
II Will get the party safe con-
and that the ~procedure is SIM
10 that when Won Bernstorff left.
veden will assume charge Of
tflan interests in the United
les, Baron Zwiedinek Informed
state department today
he president will probably COM
lcate the latest development to
sress outlining the course of ac-
contemplated.
his war message to congress,
sldent Wilson reserved the right
DISCUSS the Austrian situation at
aler date. But whether he will
lare a state of war against Aus
! Is understood to depend largely
fCnNtfOuod m uo0> oN
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
MEXICO WILL BE IN TURMOIL
WITHIN VERY FEW DAYS

the addition of Obregon supporters
in Sonora.
Obregon is still in Mexico City.
The four thousand troops under
Murguia, are encamped under the
artillery OF the United States troops
across the border Guns were order.
ed trained as a precautionary meas.
ure. in view of the presence Of sucn
large numbers OF Mexican troops in
Juarez No indication of move
hostile to the United States is aD-
parent, however, in the Mexican
camp today.
Censorship Established.
Ell PASO. Texas. April Govern.
ment recognition of the seriousness
Of the Mexican situation today took
the form of a censorship instituted at
local telegraph offices to censor all
M essages between Mexico and the
United States.
The censorship is under the direa
ton Of the navy department.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09

ENEMY'S LINE
British Forces Making Salts
factory Progress in Their
s.. Advance on st.
Quentin.
SUPREMACY OF THE AIR
Aerial Warfare Is Being WaSed on
Scale Hitherto Undreanaed Of,
Even in This Great
War.
SUPREMACY OF THE AIR

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
LONDON, April 9.--British forces
attacked in force on wide front from
south Of Arras to south OF Lens TO.
day making satisfactory progress,
according TO the report OF Field
Marshal Haig today.
EVERYWHERE we penetrated the en-
emy's lines" the British commander
in chief declared.
"In the direction Of Cambria we
stormed Herlnies and Bourssers ana
penetrated into Havrincourt wood.
the staten ent asserted.
"In the direction Of st. Quentin
we captured Fresnoy LIE Petit, and
are advancing on line southeast OF
Leverguir," the statement continued.
The report asserted that there was
no estimate of the number of prison.
ers as yee, but that a considerable
number had been reported captured.
French Official Report.
PARIS, Apri, 9.-French forces
continued an advance in the region
of Maison De Champagne after hand
grenade fighting, today's official
statement declared.
The war Office reported repulse OF
opposite Courcy.
Todays War Map.
TBy Perry Arnold, United Press For
eign Editor.
NEW YORK, April 9.-Field Mar
shall Haig was striking today the
most foridable blow at the German
"Hindenburg line" that the allies
have so far launched in this sector
II is an attack in force: 1t may be
the start of the spring offensive; II
extends over a front Of about twenty
five miles and it is thrust at two
kew positions in the German defense
line-Cambrai and st. Quentin.
Haig's report declared the German
line on this great front had every
where" been penetrated; that salts
factory progress was being made.
Toward Cambria, Hermies and
Boursies were stormed. The. for
mer is on the main road from
.Benticourt to Cambria. about nine
miles distant from the last nam
ed city. Boursies is on the state
highway between /Bapaume and
Cambria. about equi-distant from the
two cities.
Around ST. Quentin, Haig formally
re ported the capture or fresnoy-Le-
Petit, the outskirts of which the Brit
ish reached on Saturday, and said his
forces we're advancing to the south
east of LIE Verguir. This latter town
lies about two miles southwest or
Roisel and is only three and one-halt
miles distant from the German line OF
between Cambria and
st. Quentin.
Fresnoy-Le-Petit, however. is even
nearer the permanent line-a trifle
less than two and half miles.
No French or German official state
were available up to noon to-
day.
Aerial Warfare.
BY William Philip Simms, United
Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
AFIELD, April 9-The British have
aerial warfare on scale.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
Women of Lolut <Called
to 7re1 ;Hhes of Garden
Players to Put Away Cards
Rake and 1rolUel 49,
Governor Appeals to Bril-
and Take up :.
IUnited Press Leased Wire Service

Press eaw
t. in ninceasi gndcons
schoo the
Of f1owahel n rasin
the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
aus We're to Have Submarine
anu zeppelin Base at DAN
lsh West Indies.

arthur E. Mann, United Press
staff Correspondent
s.sI s.ssI1.N.HAGEN, April 9.-The Unit
M.es main purpose in purchasing Z
a,t tanlsh West Indies from Den
pns !. vas to defeat known German
hrfoe " establish Zeppelin and sub
thos;s Sas learned on the highest
witty here today that months ago
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
Liner Went Ashore.

NEW YORN. April 9.-The liner
Concord, of the Colonial line, New
York to Providence, went ashore off
Prudence island in Narragansett bay
early today. the lines New York
office stated The word came by
wireless from United States patrol
ships which stated she was in no
danger.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09
No Danger of Over Production.

tary of Agriculture Houston con-
ferred with more than hundred
food experts from the middle west
here today to make some arrange
ments for the conservation of the
country's food supplies and urge
greater production.
The conference was behind closed
doors.
In a lengthy statement, Houston
asked farmers to increase their crop
acreage whenever possible. The
statement urged an increase in the
planting of cereals and said there
would be no danger of over produc-
tibn.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-09

[By VIM. Philip Simms, United Press
Staff Correspondent
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-11
TEMPLE PICTURES

Manager Bennett was disappointed
by not receiving the films promised
him yesterday, but Immediately tele-
phoned to Gainesville, and had an ex-
cellent picture sent over by auto. In
this picture, George Beban featured,
and all who saw it were well pleased.
It may have been better than the one
ON the program.
Following is the program for to.
day and succeeding days this week:
Today: Instalment of 'fThe Fight
ing Trail" serial, the Hearst Pathe
News and King Bee comedy.
Tomorrow: Alice Joyce and Harry
Morey in "His Secret" Vitagraph.
Thursday: Jack Gardner in "The
Open Places" Essenay.
Friday: Ruth Clifford and Monroe
Salisbury, in "The Door Between -
Bluebird.
Saturday: Bessie Love in "Wee
Lady Betty" Triangle.