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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
Oas philadelphia
Ga0eblatt alls9epobcn!
GeOaftenr nnS @eIdaftSfiiGrer me.
gen aHge6li6 lunOesfeinblider
2lrtifcl in 6aft geuumnteu,

philadelphia, go, II. Sept.
8unoe8beamten ra9men in Der
g}aht cine Sotsildung in 0en Sc
ifaftSrauulen Der bieiigen beutiden
g1orgeu8eitrng o&bilaoelpDid Gage
blott Dor un0 berboftetelt Den Ste.
0otteur 0lartin 9urfolp un0 0en @e.
IdQft8fitbrer SernlQn 2emfe. @leih.
5eitig pur0en 8erboft8befeble fir
Die 8erbaftung 0eS 8rqIi0enten 0eS
S6aBneilters un0 gbefre0otteur8
Der 3ettung erloHen. Sic @aftbe-
ieble lpQren utlter ben 9eItinnutn-
gen 0es SpionagegeiabeS erfolgt. Die
@eidaft8torreipollOen3 8u4er uip.
mur0en beiAlagnabnlt.
gtntitrliG our9louftn bic tuiI6e.
item @eritdte iiber Die @riifloe Der
&erboftung bic Sto0t. 50 beiBt es,
OoB IN eingm @aftbafe9l oia 9un0es-
beauten ertldren, ooB 02it9Iieoer
Oe8 9fe0attion8i1abes obIiht.ih ial.
ide 8erihte genIa9t lno III itmlouf
geleBt bQttelt IN Der 9lbIidt, ben
6eiu0en Der @er. Staateu gum Gr-
foIg 3lt Derbelfen
So ioQ ON Sou8tog in Ser 8ei.
tlmg Elm 9lrtifeL eridienen lein, in
Dem Die 2eier nngeblih initruiert
lDer0en, lpie iie ouS 8oItgcieb Inn.
geben luto @riefe iiber Sfueoen
nah 9eutidlanb ididen f0nnen.
(Qieie QlrtifeL iin0 in iebr bielen
Oeutiden 8eitnngen erihienen, ood|
cntbGlt 6eren s5nb1It abioIut nl6ts
9errdteriihes, 0a 0arin nur auqeqe-
ben miro, nie man nit ieinen 2ln.
8eb0rigeu berfebren mag un0 aus.
0rildIi6 in ben 8eiitHntungen ge-
iagt miro, ooB man nur perlonlihe
o6er nid)ts mos
1i1f Den ariea @eiddft uitp. 8e3ug
bal, in Den 8riefeu iAreiben oarf.)
gltBer0em beiBt Is, bobe oaS "a.
JebIott ieit glmcrifos gintritt in ben
Rrieg fnit tdgli6 9raiioent 8ilion
mo Die arieg5politit Der 9fegierltngI
)eitNg anoegriffen.
2enlfc, Der @eidoftsfitbrtt. ee65rt
oem bom 8urgernetlter Sntitb er.
aannteu &erteioigungsfontitee a1
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
Brct u. 1tcblc icmeit
biai0er tuerHen!
Die 9ie9iernns bsa6iidtigt, fiir beiOe
feite 4reiie i'm aleia5aHbel
an5niebeu.

8oi9inqton Ii. Sept. - 9eotfl-
Dem Die 4reiie fitr QSei5en ioipie bic
4rofite Der NtH9IenbeIiter feltgelteIIt
iinO, menoet itA Die gtabrltneSlnittel-
2l0mi1ttitration IeBt Der 5eltlesitnq
Der 8rotpreiie 3u.
0an9rung8-0dttel gl0miniltrntor
Soober lit Der glniidt BOB bic Brpt.
preiie Ieidt ltm apan8ig 8ro8ent re.
0u3iert iper0en f0nnell, io5dl0 ole
nelle Mei8enerllte ill llullaltf totflnt.
Die greiie un0 bic @roBe Der grote
iiuO in oen ein5Glnen @a9enoen ber.
i4ie0en. 0ooOer bofft MN, eillen
feitltebeuoen 8rei8 uno ein feltIteber.
0eS @emi6t fir Oas gan5e 2ano felt
itellen 5u tonnen. gr beabiihtiat
etne Sorte 8rot i'm @elpidt bon 16
llnden fir ie9s Gents imo cine an.
oere Sorte bon ID lln8en fir fiiltf
Gents pro 2aib in aIeinbai0el an.
iesen al fonnen.
8ie Der 6euerungsnioteriaI. 30.
miniitrator Or. y. 8. @orfieIo ae.
tern betannt gab, lperoen nod Dor
@nOe oeS gegenpdrti9en Wtondts IN
ieOer Staot unO 0rti9aft oes 2ou-
Oes feite aoblenpreiie fir ben aIein.
ban0el untlid feitaeiest mer6eu.
2ieie 4reiie iolen mtf @runo Ser
9eri6te bon 2otaIfonitees. bic bon
Den ltoatlihen 6elierungsmateriaI.
a0mtniitrationen ernannt mer0en,
anaeiebt lper0en.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11

feTte Gegierltng I'M sSnneru bes Mei.
DIES u1to 0i85ipItn int Seere, 0enit
nur 0ooitrd berlnag Die nelle Sc.
mofratie aerettet att tperben.
8etrograber g3o6ri9ten SufoIge
II, Die probiioriIde Aegiernng in Der
2oge, Der @egenrebolution Die 5tirn
5u bieten. @s ioLIen geiiitgeno lopoIe
&ruppen horbdnoen ieiiL i'm aor.
niloff in S6aa ait boIten.
aabinett reiigniert.
&etroqra0, IL. Sept. - 9ds r1n.
iiide au6inett lit beitte 5uritdgetre.
ten Inn &ereusfD freie Sono su ge.
BEN Ser @egenrebol1ttion Meiifer att
mer0en. @s beiBt, baB Elm Direfto.
rittm bon flint Nl1nnern ei1geIeBt
nerben ioa, melde ole @ioGtbefltg.
niiie erbalten ioIlen. pie WfitgIie-
Der zines ioI6en Qirettoriitms fino
borgeihIogen lpGr6en: @1irliIterpr1.
iiOent &erenSfp, giae-WiniIterpr1ft.
bent Nefraiiotp, g[rbeitsniniiter Gfo.
belen, Weinilter oes g[itsip6rtigen
SereiAenfo rn0 Silfsfriegsntitilter
Sabit1fotp.
aOiafen gnlteu 81 &prniloff.
Getrogra0, IL. Sept. = 8is iebt
lit es nod 6lt feinent 3uIantrnenItnb
5miihen ben Gruppen aorniloffs
un0 ben Observation-Disclosures ge.
tounen aerenSfo bat ben 9abn.
geielliboften 8efebl 8ufomnlen Infs
len, ben 8efeblen GprniIoffs nidt
6olge 8u IeiIten. Ser 8efeblsbober
Der ritiiiihen Gltieeflotte bot &erens.
fp berii4ert, 5lt ibm 5u BaIten. &c.
neral &ule0ines, Setnattn Der So.
iafen erfldrte, oaB er u1lo Iein 9ln.
bang 81 &orniIoff iibergehetl ln0 Die
@tosfau Balm beIeeea iuer0e. 9ua
oitrd ipiirDe Mosfon bon Betrogra0
dbgeibnttten per0en.
SerensfD erlaft cine groflamatiun.
8etrogrno, IL. Sept. = M}iniiter.
prait0ent GerenStb bat cine 4roflo.
nation on Dos &olf, Seer un0 oie
@}arine er1aiien, in ipelder es beibt.
n2lud Ser reue Observation-Disclosures
Der QrlHee General 2ofontsfp bat
itd ais Elm @errdter ertpiefen, iroem
er ben 8efeblen Der probiioriihen
nidt nadfnut. @egen
aorniloff iin6 umfniienoe 9toBnah-
men getrpffen moroen. 3ie g[rbei-
ter. 1tno SoI0oten.0rganiiationef
balten 8ltr Gegierl1ng, ltno icb foroe.
re Seoermann atf, it6 aorniIoffs
al beuld6tigen.%
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
6rcBcr SroitItboScn
I'M oan5en 1icremcIten!
Ser 5eiti9fte 6roit lett se6n Sa6rcn
ridtet NtiaiOnen 3Dllars
Sdla6en an.
Il. Q2anL 0}inn.. III. sebt

ct @aul, 9}inn., Ii. Sebt. -
Der 6tolt Sonntag uno D}ontog
no6t Der 8eitigite felt 3e1n SAB.
ren i'm 9lor0neiten = bot SfoOen
ongeridtet, Der in sic 0&iaionan
gebt nie man bier idabt.
Ytois. 9obneh Gontotcu, @urfer
aartoiielH aiirbiiie Do6en ii6eraQ
I'M 9toromeiteu ihper gclitten. Scr
ourh Den 6roit nn oieien @enilieu
oGleiu IN oen iiioliden ieds Counties
bon Q}inneiotl dngeridtete 5taSen
miro auf $t0,000,000 be3iffert.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
SdlmeOcn u6ne ofii3iclle 9ladlridJt.
Der gillisca 9IrtmOr0. groaef.

9teo 0of, SSa. II. Sept. 60.
uo9I Die anfloge wie Die 8ertei6i-
glng in Dem Ytor0pro5eB gegen ben
8oHoerpreoiger aeup, Ser ongeflnat
lit i'll Sabre 1912 IN gilli5cu odlt
8erioneu NIT elmer 2lrt erIdlnqen
5u bnben boiien 0aB bis beute
oben0 0lc 8abl Ger @eidluorenen
beenoigt icin miro 9oun fam Nor.
gcit ooer Gomerstog oer eigcntlid)e
4ro6eb beginner
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
Sd,oter tarnenierf

@arisboro, q. g. II. 5ept
Ser 6honer n0iiua Gueen@ -
gteuihottlan0 lit 0os 2pfer eires
Souhbootes gcnor0en. Gic Sc.
iatlng mur0e nut elmer sgasnnbne
eerettet.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
1la0iitc ltimntt Gcoen
Sraltcftitintlitrce4t! !!

Gortlun0, &c, II. Gent. Dfit
elmer rieiigen @leDrbeit baben ft6 Die
@eluobner bon Moine geaen 2(utlob.
me beg 5rauenItimmrehts ertl1rt.
Sat 5neimal 70 bel itinlntten 6o.
gegen ol8 6ofitr gi86er Iiegen bon
ocn 635 @o6Ibiitriften 0ie ReiuIta-
te bon 43s Dor. Son oieien Itirnm.
ten 3t807 gegen 6rauenitimmredt
lr0 mir 17,035 balm.
Go8 &otum in oen StQ0ten erqab,
ooB 7444 fir SSrQuenitimmre6t
Itiunlten un6 1887 oagegen. 2tuf
Dem 2onoe goben 9,591 ibre Stinl.
men fir Ole Sufiragetten al, NAB
reno 1920 iiir lire gtieoerlage
itimmte1.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
g8ns @enernl !6nin meLAet.

Son0on II, Sen. General
6aig berihtete beute ntttaq nod
2onoon ooB III Dem 6argico1trt gl6.
itnitt Sformilbcl Itottfon6en, un6
bic feinoIide 2lrtiQerie in Der lin.
gegenh bon gperr Iette 9to9t elm
iindltfb0rIihe8 8euer ltnterbieIt. @ei
Sorgicourt puroen mebrere oeutI6e
8efongene eingebrn6t.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11

= Gs beJubIt iid, in sen .alui.
iiii5ierten 9ln5eiaen" Der Sri6iine 3u
onnonelereA,
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11

ginn unteritiitp sic Seutfhe
9Sreiie, innem man 6u ibrer @er6rel.
t1n9 beitroat.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11

gtoon o0er Dem amerifanil6en 8ot.
idoiter Stimion erbolten. 3eitun.
gen uno 9caute iiu0 troBOem Ger
2lnlidt, 6aB Die giegieruug Die gfiid.
beruilug 0e5 Oeutiden @eianoteu
@rofen 2urblrg perlangau, Die
otpIolnntiiden ga3iegungen o6er
nidt loien miro Ole g(ngelegenbeit
miro bon bielen ais cine perl0nlihe
3lpiiden Dem idueoti6en lut0 0em
Oellti6en @eionOten nngeie5en. 9ic
3eitltng "a Gpoca@ Oo8 0htn0Ititf
Der 4}artei 0es 8rdii6enten Sri
goDen ihreibt ouru6er pie folgt:
Die 3otlmeute entbulten iol1e lin,
boflidDteiten un0 0oppel3ilugigfeit,
0nB mir iie falm fitr mo6r bolteit
tometL Tie wilr0en Dem gegenpdrti.
gen @ciit 6iplontotiidler Gtitctta
Dollitan0lg mi0eriprefJclt. Is lit
tou on3unebuen BOB cine gtatiou
mic Shweoen Die iiA ltuier 6rellno
uennt, be5iiglid 2eutidldnOs Dd
re laBtcres etlpa8 Speiielbnfter
obne 8rilt0 0erartige gtctboOen au-
metloeu mur0e.
SdmeOen ubne ofi3icl(c 9lndJridt.
5todboluL If. Srpl. 8i5 ieBt
bat Die idne0iihe H1gieruug nod
feline oiii5ieac g}odridt lber Die
Gronsmiiiion non Gepeiaen oe3
0eutiden @eianoten in guenos Qli.
res ourd bic Oorti9e idme0ii6e 8e.
ion0ti4aft erBaltet uno lit 0esboIb
aud niht in Der Gage, l5teGung irI
0ieier Snde 3u nebnleu. 60 meloe.
te bcute bas idpe0iide Qliniiterlun.
oes 2(euBetlt.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
2jneuos Wires ifcptiidl

9uenos 4ire5. 2lrgentIuleu fl.
Sept - 9lrgentiniide 8eautG 9lall,
ben niht Dab Die noh Berlin init.
teIs Der idpeoiiden @einn6tidoft
geianoten 3iffer0epeiden ridtig
iIberleBt moroen limo, aud] bdt 0as
argentinilfe gluspirtige Pint uo6
telne 9tadrlhteu Dom Sotidajter
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11

ssiir Cmobn uno llrngeeeno: 9efTtpdTe ID.
molft lino etpds tudrlner beute nbeno unH
m1ittiucfj.
Sir gsbrasfa: FeiIipeiie beuolft utb tudr.
mer beute aben0, ghttiDod teilueiIe baD6Ift.
syilr Soma: &ciltpeiie bepoItt bette obenS
uuo W1ittpoh, Tteigen0e Teinperatiir.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-09-11
lslcin aber ipIrhfant

fino Die 0alafitfi8ierten 9tn6ei-
gen Der EdgIt9en Omaha
Eribiine. = 2eien Sie iie Inn
oes @entnnes mfllen!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
RUSSIAN CABINET IS PROGRAMMED WHEN
 M|LUK0FF RESIGNS
Resignation Follows Differ ence in Views as to How Provisional Government
 Should Be Run

Petrograd, May 1e-(via London.) Paul N. Milukoff, minister of foreign affairs, has resigned. leaving the cabinet altogether. M. Tereschtenko. minister of finance. has been appointed foreign minister, and A. F. Kerensky, previously minister of justice, has been named min- ister of war and marine.
 Professor Milukoff's decision to retire from the cabinet was announced at sitting of the provisional government held last night. It's immediate cause, the official news agency states. was a difference in views between him and other members of the provisional govern ment on the question of the reorganiza- ton of the cabinet.
 After considerable discussion it was suggested that Premier Lvoff should take charge of the ministry of foreign af- fairs. but the premier absolutely de- clined. declaring he did not possess the qualifications necessary for the post and that he preferred to retain the portfolio of the interior.
 Finally the majority of the members decided 1t was best to entrust the min- istry of foreign affairs to M Tereschtcn- ko, while M. Kerensky was appointed minister of War and marine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1--American dcstroyers cross Atlantic to aid allied fleets in battle with submarines.
 Premier Lloyd George outlines so- lution of Irish home rule ques- ton. Vigorous effort made to increase taxes on incomes. e.t America lends to Russia large sums, thus showing confidence i'm new regime.
 Submarine toll for pnst week was only 20 ships of all sixes. Germans are given severe check by British on Scarpe river. Enllsted men in new armies will re-
 ccfve &3O monthly.
 Russian cabinet is reOrx anfzed.
 LOCAL NEWS 3Thinks black man is being dupcd to leave bis home. 6-Surplus fruits and veretabIcs VIII he handled on toll baxis. Buy-a-home cnnpaiHn VIII be con- tinued for month by Real Es- tate exchange. $. M N Local suffragiata offer service. to city as registrars. 7--sensation created in meetinx of Southern Baptists.
 FEATURES l-Editorial comment.
 HelIand's letter. e--seciety and Dolly Dahxrnle. sporta. <. < Y < V x X N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17

Washington, May 16.-The conference report on the war army bill was adopted by the House without a record vote late today, after Representative Dent had announced that the Senate conferees had agreed to the House proposal in creasing the pay of enlisted men. Final action must be taken by the Senate.
 The section regarding pay as agreed to provides that all officers and enlisted men of the forces to be raised by con scription shall have the same pay, al- lowances and pensions as the regular army and makes these increases in the pay of enlisted regulars: Those receiev- ing sl5 to s21 per month, an increase of SIS per month; those receiving s24, an i'm crease of SIP; those receiving sso. sa6 or $40. an increase of s. and those receiv- ing $45 or more, an increase of S6.
 The Senate is expected to accept the conference report tomorrow or Friday and then 1t will go to the President. Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the Senate conferees, said he had yielded on the army pay increase only in de- sire to hasten final enactment. the in sistence of the House being so stubborn that continuation of the fight would greatly postpone raising the new army. The Senate had voted smaller increase.
 MAY REDUCE AGE LIMIT
 Senator Chamberlain said an effort might be expected when the report is brought up In the Senate to reduce the maximum conscription age of 30 years insisted upon by the House and agreed to by the conferees, Both the pay in crease section and the Roosevelt volun- .teer amendment may also encounter re- newed objection and several hours of de- bate are expected
 Plans for beginning registration of those subject to draft have been com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17

Yes. replied the American comman- der, I've made preparations on the way over. That is why we are ready"
 The equipment on board the destroyers was found to be in excellent condition and remarkably well suited to the re- quirements on this side of the ocean, In fact, it was said by the British officer that the only thing lacking in the equip ment of the American sailors was heavier clothing. It appears that the Americans were wearing clothing too light for the varying conditions of weather they will encounter in these waters. This lack was quickly provided for.
 After the formalities had ended and the needs of the men were attended to the American ships at once put out to sea, the men from captains to ordinary seamen looking in the pink of condition and apparently enthusiastic for their task.
 They are certainly fine body of men and what's more their craft look just as fit" said the British commander as he watched the destroyers file seaward.
 ALREADY ACTIVE
 
 One of the American destroyers began war duty even before reaching this side of the Atlantic. This was when it picked pp anc escorted through the danger zone one of the largest of the Atlantic liners. This action so pleased the passengers on board that they sent message of greet ing and appreciation to the commander of the destroyer. The message read:
 British passengers on board a steamer bound for British port under the pro- tectson of an American torpedo boat de- stroyer send their hearty greetings to her commander and her officers and crew. and desire to express their keen appre- ciation of this practical cooperation be- tween the government and peoples of the urrited States and, the British empire. who are now fighting together for the free dom of the seas.'
 PICTURES TAKEN
 Many enthusiastic persons managed to get snapshots of the American vessels in Queenstown harbor, but the best pie lures and those that are destined to be- come famous, are moving pictures taken
 tContinued on Page Twol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
AMERICAN DESTROYERSI CROSS ATLANTIC TO AID ALLIED FLEET M BATTLE
First AnnOuncenent of War Boats Flying Stars and STipesIn English Waters
 Comes From London

London, May 1.-The admiralty today announced the ar rival of American dostroyers in British waters.
 The following announcement given out
 1.-The British admiralty states that fota of United States desoyers recently arrived in this country cooperate with our naval forces in the prosecution of the war;
 Rear Admiral Sims U N who is in general command of all the United States forces that are sent to European waters daily touch with the chief of the British naval staff The admiralty says the services which the American vessels rendering the allied of the greatest value and are deeply appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
FRENCH FORCES ON AISNE FRONT ALSO
 FIGHT BACK ENEMY
Italians in New Offensive Begun Yesterday Report the Capture of Over 5000 Prisoners and
 Thirty Guns
From Staff Correspondent of the
 Associated Press


 British Headquarters in France, May 17.--(yia London )-The Germans received heavy check north of the scarpe river today, where in massed formation they stormed this position which was recently won by the British After terrific hom- bardment, lasting a considerable time. the German infantry came down the stopes of Greenland hill from the direc- ton of Plouvain.
 The British artillery made the hillside look like a mushroom farm, bulbs of shell smoke sprouting up thickly over the entire field. Machine guns streamed nickled missiles into the enemy ranks on the front and in the Hanks,
 Sheer weight and momentum carried the Germans beyond the British outposts and even into the chemical works them selves but, like rubber ball, the re- bound was instantaneous and swiftly the defenders struck. After short and hard fight the. enemy was thrown out with heavy losses, leaving the British estab- lished more securely than ever.
 The fighting continued about Bullecourt and German partial success recently won there was wiped out In the mean time the British strengthened their posi- tions eastward toward Roeux and draw mite close to Lens. Here the Ger mans continue their work of wreckinE the district. Buildings are being blown up and machinery is being destroyed in order that the great mining centar shall not furnish the slightest benefit to the allies when the Germans are finally forced to let go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Ready For Business, '' Word Of Americans On Reaching Foreign Shore

Queenstown, May 16--A squadron of American torpedoboat destroyers has safely crossed the Atlantic and is pa- trolling the seas in war service.
 The American navy's actual entry into the war zone has already been produc- tive of brush between a destroyer and German underwater boat, according to an announcement by the British admi- ralty, but the. result of it has not been made public.
 The destroyer squadron arrived in Queenstown after an uneventful voyage across the Atlantic, but almost imme- diately after formal exchange of greet ings with the British naval officials put to sea again for the hard work that is before it.
 CROWDS WELCOME FLOTILLA
 A crowd of several hundred persons, some of them carrying tiny American flags. lined the water front and cheered the destroyers from the moment they first sighted the flotilla until it reached the dock The crowd cheered again when a few moments later the American se- nior officer came ashore to greet the British serior officer and Wesley Frost, the American consul. who had come down to the dock to welcome the flo- ti.a. Everything was done i'll simple, brsiness-like manner. There was an en- tire absence of formality.
 The commander of the British flotilla was waiting on board his ship and sent wireless greetings to the American units as soon as they hove in sight steaming in a long line into the harbor
 After the exchange of shore greetings and the British commander had congratu- lated the American officers on their safe voyage he asked:
 When will you be ready for business?"
 READY FOR BUSINESS
 We can start at once,' the American commander replied promptly.
 This response, so characteristically American, surprised the British comman- der. who said he had not expected the Americans would be ready to begin work on this side so soon after their long voy- age. When he had recovered from his surprise, however, he made a port tour of the destroyers and admitted that the American tars looked prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17

the introduction of bill for the imme- diate application of the home rule act to Ireland. but excluding the six coun- ties of northeast Ulster, such exclusion to be subject to reconsideration by Par. lament at the end of five years; coun. cil of Ireland. to be composed of two delegations. representing the excluded area as well as the new Irish Parlia. ment; consideration of the bin after its second reading by special conference under the chairmanship of some one com. manding general confidence.
 As an alternative it is suggested that a convention of Irishmen of all parties be assembled for the purpose Of arranx. ing scheme of Irish self-governsnent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
AMERICA LENDS ID RUSSIA LARGE SUM; SHOWS CONFIDENCE
Money Will Be Spent Here for Needed Supplies Lit- tie Belgium Also Given
 Big Credit

Washington, May 16.-The United States today loaned Russia $lOO,O0O,OO0.
 The money was loaned, to be spent as needed, without stipulation or understand ing further than Russia stands back of the obliga- tion, will make it good and will spend the money in this country under the super vision of a representative of the treasury department or a commission to be named by the American government.
 The latter stipulation was made in Ia spirit of cooperation, without in- tent to embarrass the Russian gov ernment or to curtail it's purchasing powers, but with the end in view that Russia will secure the maximum re- suit for the money she is to spend.
 RUSSIA HEADS LIST
 Tn this respect Russia stands on an equal footing with other entente govern ments to which the United States is mak- ing loans, the only distinction being that in application of the programme Russia heads the list. Great Britain. France, Italy. and other beneficiaries of Ameri- can loans soon will fellow, a plans mobi- lizing in American banks all purchases to be made by the allies is rapidly nearing completion.
 ! The purchasing board for all the allies, it was indicated tonight, may be in op- eration within month.
 Today's loan to Russia, her first partici- patton in the huge sum which the United States will lend the allies, was made, it was authoritatively stated, first to helr the Russian government obtain supplies which she needs here and 4secondariIy as -dll .etIIitSt IiaIilcStdtiOIi " lue f1uSSlaQ people that the United States places nc :cl edence in rumors that ruasla IS con- templating separate peace with Ger many.
 CREDIT TO BELGIUM
 A credit of s45,O00.0o0 10 Belgium also was established today by Secretary Mo Adoo. the sum to be withdrawn in six monthly installments of $7.500000 each. The transaction brought the total of sums advanced and credits established by the government to entente nations upsto 3S7o, 100000 within the three weeks that have passed since President Wilson signed the war finance law Tn extending the credit to Belgium Secretary McAdoo made a brief address to the Belgium minister in which he said:
 ..I wish, on behalf of the American peo- pie, to assure you that It gives me a peculiar pleasure to render service of this character, which, we hope will b< helpful to your country and largely nitt. gate. if not entirely eliminatf the suf. ferings of your people We sincerely trust that it may be helpful in enabling you fc restore Belgian independence. I can as. sure you that the American people ar< just as deeply concerned in this al ars inc people of Belgium.
 Minister De Cartier, visibly affecte6 arose and extended his hand. in q vofct that MT. McAdoo himself could hardly have heard the minister. said: