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Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
PREP ARE
 FOR WAR CON Ab
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WASHINGTON, April 14- Today President Wilson personally began the formulation Of a definite program for the great war conferences to begin here next week with official represen- tatiVes of Great Britain ard France.
 The subjects to be discussed are expected to extend further than mater ial co-operation between the United States and the entente allies. The pres ident believes the greatest result which can come from the world war is an agreement under which conflicts can be avoided in the future and which guarantees the right of self govern ment to every nation large or small This ideal is certain to find it's way into the conferences. h welcoming the foreign delegations headed by Arthur J. Balfour, foreign minister of Great Britain and Rene Viviani, minister of justice of France, the president is eX- pected to point to the aspirations of the United States.
 Tho plesiuenr mad no engagements today and did not leave the white house "a course followed by him only when engaged in framing the most important plans Usually he devotes Saturdays to qolfing and automobiling.
 The character of the foreign dclega- tions generally has been taken as an indication that they will be empowered to discuss broad questions of policy Possibly means of assisting Rus- sia and thus building up the newest democratic government in the world are receiving the most earnest con
 sderation from the administrations Serious attention is being given to a suggestion that a commission from the United States be sent to Petro- grad. Representatives of the state de- partment. the army and the navy, will leave Washington probably tomorrow for an unnamed port to welcome the British visitors. Rear Admiral Frank r. Fletcher and Commander D. F. Sellers of the Navy and Col Robert F. L. Michie of the army general staff. lieutenant Colonel Spencer Cos by of the army war college. and
 Captain John G. Quehmeyer, cavalry i were appointed today to represent the
 army and navy in the party.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
ITALY SAYS AMERICA MUST
 NEG0T|AT [ LOANS D|RECT

wlta such enthusiasm in Italy as to indicate that the relations between our country and America will become ever closer, assuming the character of an intimate friendship.
 Washington in deciding on loans to be granted the allies for the continua- ton of the war should not let the op- portunlty escape to negotiate directly With Italy. America would thus es- tabllsh basis for the subsequent de velopment of the la1Eer entrance of the United States into the commercial and industrial relations with Italy.
 Italy7S strong banking system. in cluding savings banks and postal sav- lngs banks, is not well known in America Italy was in a prosperous condition before the war and will re- sume her upward movement when peace comes and it will then be to the advantage of America if the financial intercourse between the countries al- ready has been established. America then should retain considerable poT-< tion of the commercial interests sain45z in Italy during the conflict and should take the place of the central powers in furnishing many products to our country. Much heretofore has been done in this line by England and too little by America, which should under stand that the financial help given to Italy during the war binds the debtor to the creditor for development after the war"
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
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STOCKHOLM, April If, Nia Lon dOn)-Recent reports concerning a meeting of Russian and German so- cialists in Stockholm to further the agi- tation for peace now appear to have been anticipatory. Such a meeting however, may be held in the near fu- ture
 The fact that Russian peace agitators have been permitted to cross Germany from Switzerland seems also to indicate that the German government at least does not desire to throw any obstacles in the way of such a movement.
 Such a party arrived here Friday It included thirty Russians who came through Germany in a sealed coach. They issued a statement attacking England as trying to destroy one of the Russian revolutions results-polit- ical amnesty" and of refusing to per init Russian revolutionists abroad, who oppose war. to return to Russia. The statement reviewed the negotiations with Germany for permission to cross that country and declared the Germans had Loyalty kept this agreement It was disclosed in the statement that the been in communication with French so- cialists and German radicals socialists.
 The Dagens Niheter declares it learns that Nikolai Lenin, the Russian radi- cal socialist leader. undertook the trip to head an energetic peace movement and he and his friends already have won the promise of support from the German radicals for congress in
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
RO[L GALL INSISTED UPON SO
 MEMBERS NHO OPPOSED WAR
 RESOLUTION MAY BE RECORDED
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WASHINGTON, April H. Without dissenting voice, the house. amid paudits of members and the gal eries, late today passed the $70O00000OO revenue authorization measure. One member, Representative London of New York; the only socialist congress- voted present
 Owing to pairs and absentees only 389 votes were re- corded for the bl but both Democratic Leader Ktchn bers would have voted affrmatively if present. The foray of roll call would have been dispensed with if several members who voted against the resolution had not insisted upon opportunity of recording themselves iii favor of providing money to carry hostties that the nation Is at
 The bill authorizes $5,000OOOOO0 in bonds of which $3OOOOO0000 will be loaned entente aes and an issl of treasury certificates for $2O00OOOOO0 ultimately to be met by increased taxation Favorable action by overwhelming vote IS assured in the senate where the measure will be taken up Monday It probably will be signed by the president by the middle of next week
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
GERMAN SHELLS
 DRIVE GERMANS
 FRON LENS bASE:
(From a Staff Correspondent of the
 Associated Pressl

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE (via LOndOn), April H. Heavy high explosive shells were pour ing into Lens late today and were un doubtedly giving impetus to the Ger man plans to fall back from that cen tral mining city, which has been in the hands of the Germans since the autumn of 1914. together with the min eral wealth represented in the sur rounding district. Fires in Lens, seen for the first time yesterday afternoon, were smouldering today. There ap- parently was no general conflagration. Time and time again explosions could be seen within the city.
 Lens stretches over several miles, however, and in far distant parts of the city smoke could be observed pour ing from tall chimneys, as if the indus trial activities of the Germans in the French factories were progressing as usual; British patrols were pressing toward the city from all directions this afternoon.
 From the northern slopes Of Nimy ridge, recently captured from the Ger mans, it was possible through the brilliantly clear atmosphere today to see the spires and chimneys of Douai, still Q German stronghold. Nearer, Lens seemed to lie dlInOSt at lile very foot of the ridge. with it's suburb Lievin-sprawliEg we'll into the new British nnes. Lens presents a strik- ing contrast to the usual gray white towns of northern France. It appears in the distance as one great special blotch of red walls, red roofs and chimneys-oUt of which loom the gray walls and gray towers of the cathedral
 Mine towers dot the surrounding country almost as thickly as oil der ricks in the petroleum districts of America. Great slag heaps rise here and there like so many Egyptian pyr- amids. Into and around these red buildings and slag heaps shells eX- ploded throughout the afternoon . throwing up dense clouds of brick dust which, caught up by the April storm wind spread a pinliish yellow pail over the tower sections of the city.
 Above Lens occasional shrapnel Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
BRITISH PRESS ADVANTAGE AGAINST GERMANS
 UNTIL VIMY RIDGE IS THREE MILES BEHIND
Hundred Thousand Men Recruited To Navy By May 1st
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 WASHINGTON, April Hone hun dred thousand men by May l is the re- cruiting aim set today for the navy by Secretary Daniels. He hopes to sig nalize the anniversary of DeWey's vic tory at Manila with the announcement that the enlisted personnel of the navy has reached that figure
 When We closed the books last night" the secretary said, a net gain of 1866 men for the day was registered, the heaviest single days enlistment on record in the navy department-not bad for Friday the thirteenth.
 The days enlistments brought the total enlisted strength of the active service, not including reserve or mili- tia mobilized and on active duty up to 6S,937, an icnrease of 6,270 since the first of March.
 There will be no modification of the physical, mental or moral qualified tions of candidates.
 There is every indication that the present rate Of enlistments will con- tinue-probably increase, and if so. the navy will be able to celebrate the an niversary of Admiral DeWey's victory May l with the enlistment for the first time in the history of the navy of lGG, = eco men,
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
VE:R|V|NENT MUST
 AIT SOON TO SOLVE
 TKE IRISH PROBLEM
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LONDON, April 15.-Lord MacDon- nell, under secretary for Ireland from 1902 to 1908, during which period he prepared a scheme of Iirsh revolu- tion which resulted in the fall of the conservative chief secretary, George Wyndham, contributes an article to the Sunday Times, in which ne in sists the government must act to solve the Irish problem.
 "Sir Edward Carson and his friends says Lord Mcdonnell. maintain :he same impracticable at titude which they took up before the war, still insisting upcn the partition of Ireland
 After denouncinG the attitude ot the var office on recruiting in Ire land at the outbreak cf the war, and reviewing the events of the rebellion, Lord Mcdonnell declares that unless the government wishes things to go from bad to worse, it must either give Ulster the option of joining in the Irish parliament from the outset. or. preferably. bring all the Irish counties immediately under the juris diction of an Irish parliament and assure the unionists special repre- sertation for fixed term, which would protect them from acts of leg islative oppression they profess to fear.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
STATES HAVE RIGHT
 TO ORGANIZE NEW
 UNITS IF GUARD
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WASHINGTON, April 14-Against the judgment of military experts as to the wise course in the present emergency the war department today was compelled to reverse a previous ruling and announce that states have the right to organize new units of national guard. This permits eXpan- sion of the existing guard force of about 125,000 men tC 100000 at peace strength or more than 600000 on war footing.
 The department planned to draft into federal service only existing units of the guard plus such auxiliary troops as were needed Twenty states have asked to raise new regiments. however. and Secretary Baker or dered new study of the national defense act to determine whether the 1 acceptance of new units up to the limits set in the act was mandatory Judge Advocate General Crowder took
 thls view and his ruling was approved by the secretary
 An effort to prevent immediate or ganization of new regiments was made, however. The governors were asked to see that existing units were filled to peace strength before any new ones were organized. Shortage of euuip- ment prevents the immediate accept ance of new regiments There are not enough supplies on hand to pro- vide even for existing units at war strength.
 Secretary Baker made it plain the (Continued on Page TWo)
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
q. QUENTIN AND
 LENS ARE QUITE
 WITHIN REACH
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 Lens and St. Quentin, at either end of the front on which the British have been pressing back the Germans, now are almost within he grasp or the advancing forces
 Smashing British blows against the German positions north and south ot Lens have had their effect and the British now hold the suburban towns of Iievin and Cite St Pierre and are reported to be firing heavy explosive shells into the minng center of Northern France.
 With the French holding fast south of St Quentin and less than mila from it's border, the British followed mp their capture of Fayet mile northwest of the town, by driving the Germans back to within a few hundred yards of St. Quentin on the north
 There has been violent fighting between Lens and St. Quentin and the allies everywhere either have made gains in the German defenses or have held back German attacks.
 South of Lens and north ot the riv CT Scarpe, the troops of Field Marshal Iaig have continued to plunge for ward and have reached points two to three miles east of the Vimy ridge which, reputed one of the stronest points in the German defenses north east of Arras, less than a week ago was :n German hards
 South of the Scarpe the Germans have fought stubbornly and have rushed reserve forces into the fray in an effort to hold back the on-coming British. Attacks and counter atta cl1s came at short intervals but the Brit ish maintained the captured positions -lnesTn I losses were inflicted on the Germans.
 Northwest of St. Quentin the Brit ish also have captured the village of Gricourt. a mile north of Fayet. The Germans lost heavily in killed and wounded, London reports, in the fighting around Fayet. The British here captured 400 prisoners.
 Aerial fighting continues on q large scale on the western front and Lon don reports twelve British machines failed to return after engaging the Germans behind the German lines. Four German machines were brought down by British aviatOrS and six others were driven down. Berlin records that the entente lost 24 airplanes Friday.
 South of St. Quentin the French maintain their destructive fire against the German positions and the Germans are replying. French troops made some pr0reSS on the plateau nOrtnedSi of Quincy Basse, south of the Disc Violent cannonading has marked the hostility at other important sectors along the front held by the French.
 Most vital in the series of engage ments are those accompanying the British offensive in the Arras region now described as Q. real push" Gen. eral Haig's sledge hammer blows hers so far have been too much for the Germans to withstand. The top o1 the famous Hindenourg line has beer turned and all along the front froL LoOs north Of Lens, to q point we;
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Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
NJ AN|MOS|TY BETWEEN ARMOUR
 A|VD [. W. bLANCETT
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 SANTA FEE, N. M., April IA. - Witnesses for the prosecution in .he trial of Ebert ". Blancett for the murder of Clyde D. Ar naour here today sketched the trip of Armour and travelling companion, said to be BIancett, from Las Vegas 10 Valley Ranch on the secord day of the trial of Blancett.
 The last witness told Of the arrival of the two men at Val ley Ranch, and said they inquired about hunting in that district. The skeleton of Armour was found in the Glorieta mountains, between Valley Ranch and Santa Fe, a short distance from the highway, with shotgun nearby, indicating that he might have left his automobile in search for game.
 A. B. Renehan, attorney for BIarcett, asked witnesses whether the men had been drinking, and questioned them as to whether they observed any indication of animosity between the men. A travelling salesman said he had seen them m a saloon at Las Vegas on the day of their de- parture for Santa Fe. He was not certain whether or not Ar nour had a glass in his hand. No one had witnessed any sian of i'll feeling between Armour and his companion.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
BELIEVE FREIGHT
 RATE INCREASES
 TO BE ALLOWED
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WASHINGTON, April 14.-Indica- tions are that the interstate commerce commission will act within the next few days upon the petition of the rail- roads of the country for an increase of IS per cent in freight rates. Railroad men are confident that a substantial portion of the increase, if not at all, will be allowed.
 All proposals under consideration by the commission favor having new rates become effective not later than June 1, and it appears any increase au thorized will go into effect on that date.
 The railroads have placed before the commission, after a two days confer ence with the traffic division of the commission, proposals involving the technical details of making the pro- posed rates effective by a supplement to existing traffic. To formulate and print the propesd new tariff giving each rate in dollars and cents would require months of labor. The present plans would dispense with that meth cd so far as possible
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
C0mmittee Is Named 70
 Satggua,d War Secrets

zine writer, as civilian chairman. An nouncement of it's creation was made in the following executive order:
 "l hereby create a committee on pub lie information to be composed of the secretary of state, the secretary of war, the secretary of the navy and civilian who shall be charged with the execu- tive direction of the committed
 AS civilian chairman of the con- mittee 1 appoint MT. George Creel.
 ''The secretary of war and the sec- retary of the navy are authorized each to detail an officer or officers to the work of the committed"
 MT. Creel has accepted the post.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15

PARIS, April F (Thursday) - Francisco de Ia Bara formerly prov isional president of Mexico, is visiting in Spain, according to a Havas dispatch from Madrid. to confer with Spanish statesmen exclusively or professional and financial questions" He declared he was deeply impressed by the audience ranted to him by King Alfonso. who was extremely cor dial. He has had conferences with the premier, Count Roma nones; Edudrd Dato and Antonio MauIa, the conservative party leaders. and with Marquis Manuel Garcia Prieto, formerly minister of foreign affairs. and other po- iitical leaders.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
Prominent Democnats Say
 Aye FOy Administration

tice. Joseph P Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson, brought a message from the president.
 ''I have learned with deep gratifica- tion of the intention of your organiza- tion to make it's 1000 members avail able in their respective capacities to support the administration in the con- duct of the war" wrote President Will son. Certainly this is a time when America must use it's force and influ- ence for the vindication of those ideals which give her a pre-eminent place among the nations of the world
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
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NEW YORK, April 14.-Prominent democrats from all parts of the coun-
 try celebrated the 174th anniversary banquet held here tonight under the auspices of the National Democratic club Among the speakers were James W. Gerard. former ambassador to Germany; United States Senators Ollie James of Kentucky and Key Pittman of Nevada, and John W. Davis. soli- citor general of the department of jus
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
RUSS AND TEUTON SOCIALISTS
 PLAN CONFERENCE FOR PEACE

Stockholm. Some French socialists also approved the plan but English so- cialists flatly refused to take part. The Dagens Niheter says that NJ. Lenin plans to be back in Stockholm from Petrograd within a fortnight at the head of a Russian peace deputation. He is said to wish universal neace if it is obtainable, but if the western powers, particularly England, reject the idea, he will endeavor to obtain a separate peace between Russia and Germany. The Russian party now is on it's way tO PetrOgrad
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
SPAIN MAKES PROTEST
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LFtNPNTt'9SdIE " VI t-SdScU VVTEl
 MADRID, April 14 (via Paris) s).-The Spanish note now on the way to Berlin contains an energetic protest against the torpedoing of the San Fulgencio and asks for a declaration concerning the liberty of commerce between North and South America and Spain. The note was dispatched tonight.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15

Discussion in the house was confined chiefly to proposed amendments. Five of these were added. The two most important, drafted by Representatiya Lenroot of Wisconsin, would confine the proposed S3,O00, 100000 allied loan to countries at war with Germany and permit loans only during the war Oth- CTS would prohibit the sale Of the United States bonds at less than par, permit the purchase of foreign bonds "at par and limit the cost of disposing of the 5000 100000 worth of bonds t0 one-tenth of one per cent of their total
 Representative Fitzgerald of Nov. York, chairman of the appropriations committee, made the proposal to cut in half the cost of disposing of the bonds originally fixed at one fifth os
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15

one per cent. Mir. Kitchin, in charge of the measure, tried to offset the amendment by inserting a provision that the secretary of the treasury should expend one-fifth of one per cent or as much as is necessary" but failed.
 A proposal by Representative Moore of Pennsylvania to limit the life of the bonds to 50 years, another by Repre- sentative Green of Iowa, to create a congressional committee to act with the secretary of the treasury and the president in disposing of the bonds. and other proposed amendments simi- lar to MT. Greens were overwhelmingly defeated. Democrats and republicans alike declared they were satisfied to
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Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
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ROME. April 14 (Via Paris). = America must negotiate direct with Italy concerning loans" was the statement to the Associated Press today by Signor Soial1ia, minister of the Italian cabinet, without port folio and prominent authority on in ternational law. Americas entrance into the war" he said. was greeted
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
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WASHINGTON, April 14.-Control of publicity in connection with the gov ernment's war activities was placed by President Wilson today In the hands of committee of public information, whose task will be to safeguard secrets of value to the enemy and at the same time to see that all affairs of the na- tion are laid before the people as fully and frankly as possible.
 The committee named by the presi- dent is made up of Secretaries Lansing, Baker and Daniels, who recommended the step, with George Greet, maga-
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
AGREE ON GENERAL
 DEFICIENCY MEASURE

WASHINGTON, April II. - Ag7 cement On the general defi- ciency bill, carrying s163.S0o, ,0O0. including an emergency war ap- propriation of $100.o0e, 900, was reached today in conference be- tween the house and senate. The measure, left over from last session, probably will be sent to the president for his signature Monday.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-15

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Arizona republican., 1917-04-15
DE LA BARA CONFERS
 WITH SPANISH ESMEN

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-23

berlain bill and in the recommends
tions Of the army staff. No oppor-
tunity was allowed for long discus
sion of the proposition. Representa-
tive S. H. Dent, chairman of the Mill
tary Affairs Committee. reserved the
right to make a point M order. and
representative w. J. Fields (Dem.) Of
Kentucky. also a member Of the COM
nnittee. maile it, SO that the House was
not sounded out.
Senator Chamberlain will try to have
his Military Training Bill attached as
an amendment when the Army Bill
goes to his committee.
II don't believe war is as imminent
as the newspapers Think said Mr..
Caldwell. = "But l feel that there is
reason to take care of the future. If
trouble should come and we should
not have made preparation we would
be charged with sitting here and do
ing nothing"
do yoN n to asked Rep
resentati =. Howard C0enl of
Georgia III have b'~N'7 4
propositiO.. -.. as the Wa 1ege
has brought down here and expect
Congress to pass it?'
yes" said Mr.. Caldwell
"You dor shouted Howard ''Then
you are the most credulous gentleman