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New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Farmers Fighting
State Food Control

ALBANY, Aug. 12.-The opposition of
rural Senators and Assemblymen 10 the
food control legislation proposed by
Governor Whitman ma- prolong the
present extra session OF the Legislature
beyond the coming week and again
necessitate a speechmaking tour by
Governor Whitman to convert the
farmers
Many of the legislators from country
districts recognize the need of laws TO
stop eNtortionate prices for food, but
claim that to vote for the Governors
food bill with the farmers feeling as
they do, would mean political oblivion
for them. They point to repeated reso-
lutions against such legislation by
granger and other agricultural and
horticultural organizations.
This applies particularly to rural As
semblymen who stand for reelection
tEiS fall. Some of them say their
dilemma would be less if food control
campaign were conducted by the Gov
ernor in their districts, convincing the
farmers that the proposed law will not
iniure them, but is meant solely TO
stop food spectators.
Even greater lHdH lHe OppVoi''OH :"
the proposed bill is that to Governor
Whitman's intention to appoint George
W. Perkins head of the food control
commission. Mr.. Perkins's connection
with the international Harvester Cor
poration has something to do with
this opposition. Many of the rural
legislators fear that he will be too
drastic in enforcing the new law.
The Democrats in the Legislature
are known to favor even a more dras-
tic law than that proposed by. Govern
or Whitman. but probably they also
will fight the selection of Mr.. Per-
kins. New York's East Side looks upon
Mr.. Perkins as the representative OF
the multi-millionaire interests. and
their opposition to him is reflected IN
their Senator'S and Assemblymen.
Another conference over the COM
promise food bill will be held to-mor-
row morning by Governor Whitman
and Senator Elon r. Brown and the
other members of the legislative War
Committee who have been fighting the
food bill II is expected that the bill
will be introduced in the Legislature
tomorrow night. The Governor and
the War Committee practically agreed
upon the bill Friday.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
All Unemployed
To Be Removed
From Petrograd
Government Plans Ousting
of Idle and Non.Pro-
ductive Elements

PETROGRAD, Aug. ia partial
evacuation of Petrograd by idle and
non-productive elements of the popula-
tion to alleviate the economic crisis,
which daily is becoming more acute
was favorably considered by the gov
ernment at conference yesterday and
the question referred to the Minister
of Justice for his approval.
Such a measure is absolutely neces-
sary to ameliorate the food shortage,
according to the conclusions reached BY
the government. The order of evacua-
ton, if promulgated-and 1t IS hkely
that it will be-will provide for the
transfer of all institutions and indl-
viduals not productivity engaged In
Petrograd or necessary to the economic
or official life of the city.
The measure will aim to remove from
the capital the burden of the idle para
site population, which foments dlsor-
ders and which t. a great extent was
responsible for the recent uprlslngs,
Schools probably will be included
among the institutions transferred
from the city.
A special permit designating the
business of the bearer will be required
of persons entering the city.
The Provisional Government has
postponed until August 1924 the meet
ing of the extraordinary national coun-
eli at Moscow. Members of all Dumas,
representatives Of the municipalities.
zemstvos. councils Of workmen's and
soldiers delegates and other political
and social organizations will partici-
nate in the conference, which was called
bv Premier Kerensky late last month.
The government will make at the
conference p declaration concerning
the serious conditions IN the country
emphasize the necessity Of great sac
rifces from all classes and announce
measures which it proposes 10 take.
Although no official announcement
had been made, it virtually has been
decided to postpone the convocation Of
the constituent assembly, owing to the
unpreparedness of the population for
an election campaign and the impossi-
bility of finishing in time the recon
struction work of the Duma building.
The general allied council of Cos
sack troops has addressed memoir
andum 10 Premier Kerensky urging
him to defer the elections until jan
uarv. The plea of the Cossacks is
made on the ground that population
weakened by a long disorganization o.
power generally shows signs of iner-
tia" and because a third OF the Cos
sack population is at the front and
cannot participate in the elections.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Baker Aids Workers
OnU. S. Uniforms
Names Committee to Investi-
gate Alleged Insanitary
Factories

Secretary Of War Baker yesterday
informed officials Of the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers of America that a
special committee has been appointed
to investigate alleged insanitary con-
ditions in factories where uniforms
are being made for the army and navy.
The committee consists of Louis f.
Kirtsein, of William Filene & Sons;
Mrs. Florence Kelly, president OF the
National Consumers League, and Cap
tain Walter +. Krussi, Quartcrma ster
Corps, L. s. A.
Conditions in some Of the factories
are said to be so bad that 1000 ciotn
spongers have threatened TO walk out
unless they are remedied. In an ef-
fort TO prevent this action, which
would result in general tle-up OF the
manufacture of uniforms, the Labor
Situation Conference Of all unions yes
terday appealed to Samuel Gompers,
president OF the American Federation
OF Labor, and Hugh Frsyne, general
organizer, both of whom are members
of the Council of National Defence. TO
intervene. Abraham Wilder, secretary
of the union, said he had done his
utmost to induce the men to remain at
work.
can investigation" he said. shows
that in nineteen out of twenty fac
tories conditions are insanitary. The
ventilation is so bad as to impose
great difficulties on the workers, and
there is great danger Of infectious dis
eases" 80,
Philip Sargent Florence, who until
recently was secretary OF Health and
Munitions Workers Committee created
by the British government, has issued
a survey in which he declares that
the United States is facing duplica-
tion of the dangerous industrial condi-
tions with which Great Britain was
forced to contend during the first two
wears of the war.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13

PARIS. Aug. l2.-After prolonged
discussion. the permanent administra-
tive committee of the French Socialist
party has adopted a resolution stat
ing. among other things, that French
Socialist delegates will 20 to the Stock
holm conference to demand that the
governments which still refuse to make
known their war aims. and whether
they are prepared to make reparstion
in accordance with the rights of the
peoples, be made to do so by Socialist
action. The declaration says:
THE (Socialist) party does not go
70 Stockholm in search of a peace OF
COMPROMISE which would leave the fate
of the peoples in suspense and at the
mercy Of fresh wars. 1t goes 10 de-
clare that respect for the peoples right,
respect for treaties and an engagement
henceforth to submit every possible
conflict to the justice Of nations, can
alone constitute an acceptable peace.
Demand Socialists State Aims
1T goes to ask Socialsts-all Social
ists-whether they condemn the gov
ernments responsible forviolations com
mitted at the outbreak Of the war. and
If. after pronouncing such condemna-
tions. the Socialists-all Socialists
will take action against the govern
ments in order 10 shorten the war by
saving the honor and lives OF the peo-
pies.
at goes to demand that the govern
ments which still refuse should be
obliged by Socialist action to make
known their war aims and whether
they are prepared to make reparatlons
in accordance with the rights OF the
peoples. and to declare publicly II they
still intend using the war map as
means of reaching peace.
at goes to demand whether the so,
cialists who persist in giving moral and
material aid to the guilty governments
can still remain members of the Inter
rationale, and whether the lnterna-
tionale will not recognize as It's own
only those who, by denounclng those
responsible, show thereby that they are
resolute to accomplish acts which VIII
give life to the Internationale. while
at the same time they will conduct
the peoples toward a beneticent peace
Conditions Set Forth
The French section of the lnterns-
tionale also has drawn up conditions
for the participation OF its members
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Paris Socialists Decide
To Insist on Reparahon
French Party Leaders Vote That Delegates to oockhom
Conference Shall Declare for Respect for
Treaties and Peoples Rights

in the international Socialist Confer
ence. A readiness is expressed 10 par
take in any such conference, provided
it is convoked strictly in accordance
with the regulations of the lnterna-
tional Socialist Bureau. The condi-
tions specified read:
"The delegates are TO be given proper
mandates by organizations regularly
affiliated with the Internationaie. ana
a propramme is TO be drawn up before
hand, after the question has been DIS
cussed b. delegates appointed Tor TINS
purpose. ,.
81 n order that the international meet
ing shall be able to produce useiul re-
suits. all sections are expected 10 ad-
here to the following principle before
hand. in case OF warlike aggression by
any power: ;o. - ,ho nation at
tackled has claim TO the aid OF all pro-
letariat of all nations, whether belllg-
erent or not. an aid which may vary
according to circumstances, from
simple protest TO armed intervention
against the power disturbing the
peace" , Ii
The "Humanite" says the French del
egation to the London and Stockholm
conferences will consist of ten mem
bers. to be designated later.
Deputy Compere-M -Morel. one OF the
Socialists in the Chamber, has received
a telegram from Samuel Gompers, pres
ident of the American Federation OF
Labor. announcing that the organlza.
ton Of which he is the head will not
be represented at the international con-
ference at Stockholm, but tina: its dele
gates will be at the disposal Of the
labor organizations representing the
Entente Allies for the conference at
London. in September. Mr.. Gompers
expressed regret that he would be un-
able to attend personally the meeting
at the British capital. but said he could
not leave Washington.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Germany's Attitude Is
Unfavorable but
Undecisive
Entente Is Opposed
Diplomats Fear Parleys Would
Be Complicated by Non
Belligerents
BY JAMES O'DONNELL BENNETT

BY JAMES O'DONNELL BENNETT
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 12.-The neutral
European governments are anxious TO
have seats in the worlds peace con-
ference. They have sounded Germany
recently as to whether, they would be
permitted to sit in when the world is
made over. From Germany came un-
favorable but undecisive replies.
The answer of the Allies to similar
representations can even now be
guessed, if one but recalls the words
Of Lloyd Georges famous speech, in
which he intimated to the United
States as to what its part in the peace
conferences might be if it did not en-
ter the war, in these words:
IF you don't fight you cannot talk"
Various German statesmen and pub
licists were sounded by the neutral
governments on the question of par
ticipation in the peace conference. The
replies OF these men indicated that all
neutrals should be barred. because
with the great number of actual bel
llgerents who must participate diplo-
mats calculate that the peace confer
ence may continue from one to two
years.
Confusion Might Result
They feel, therefore, that admitting
the European neutrals TO the peace
congress would complicate the proceed
lngs seriously and might create an in
tolerable situation by establishing a
precedent upsn which South American
or Asiatic neutral states also would de-
mand voice in the congress and
stretch out the deliberations indeh-
nltely perhaps until doomsday.
Such a feeling was voiced emphati-
cally by Theodore Wolff, editor of the
Berlin "Tageblatt." who was acting as
the mouthpiece of certain elements in
German official circles.
Despite the rebuff from the Ger
mans, the conviction is growing
steadily here that the proposed con-
gress Of representatives of the six
neutral nations of Europe will prove Of
the utmost Importance. not only be-
cause it will discuss the food and ship
ping problems which have arisen as a
VI FtlltElCd tNlIdHCt lllO lut
war, but because it will discuss, and
perhaps frame. the maneuvres by
which the neutral governments will try
to get their fingers into the peace pic.
Neutrals Prepare Themselves
The neutral governments, il is
known, are determined to forearm
themselves, if possible, TO safeguard
their interests when the peace negotia-
tions are begun. The date for the
neutral conference has not yet been
set but information from German
diplomatic sources has it that it may
come next month.
The conference is expected to bring
together most notable array of Cabi-
net ministers Of the neutral nations
1t, 100. probably will result in the or
ganization of what will amount to. if
not SO called. close-knit league Of the
six neutral nations.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Vatican Denies Change
Reiterates Confidence in Gas.
parri as Secretary of State

ROME, Aug. l2.-Reports from for
eign countries that Monsignor Fred
erico Tedeschini had succeeded Car
dinal Gasparri as the Papal Secretary
Of State were denied to-day at the Vati-
can. 1t was stated at the Vatican that
Cardinal Gasparri enjoys the full conf
dence CT Pope Benedict and that no
change in the Office OF Secretary Of
State has taken place.
The official French Bureau OF In
formation in New York made public on
August 10 n cable message from Paris
that Monsignor Tedeschini, Under Sec
retary Of State at the Vatican. had sue
ceeded Cardinal Gasparri as Pope BEN
edict'. Prime Minister. The Rome cor
respondent of the "A. B. c." Madrid
newspaper, described Monsignor Teds-
schini as the new Secretary OF State
of the Vatican"
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
London Theatres Do Well,
Saws Forbes-Robertson

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. l2.-The
theatres in London are well filled and
the members OF the theatrical profes-
sion who have not gone to the front are
thriving, according to Ian Forbes-Rob-
ertson, a brother of Sir Johnstone
Forbes. Robertson, who arrived here to-
day.
Mr. Forbes Robertson stated that his
profession was exceptionally well rep
resented in the front line trenches, as
all who could pass the physical ex-
animation have long ago enlisted in the
Professional Mems Brigade. He was
.nrnsd down on three occasions.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Resigned Cabinet Member
Denounced on One Hand,
Praised on the Other
His Statement Awaited
Meanwhile Press of England
Bitterly Censures AL
legged Betrayal
By Arthur S. Draper

LONDON. Aug. 12.-Arthur Hender-
son is expected to make full state
ment in the Commons tomorrow. Judg-
ing by the amount of excitement Great
cd by his resignation from the Cabinet
and the circumstances leading up to it,
it is pretty certain that there will be
a full house TO listen.
Feeling runs high in the matter. The
supporters Of Lloyd George declare
that his letter to the labor leader un-
covers an objectionable breach Of
faith on the part Of Henderson in not
disclosing Fridays conference news re-
ceived from Russia TO the effect that
Premier Kerensky's government is not
in sympathy with the Socialist gather
ing at Stockholm, though not prevent
ing the sending Of delegates.
Henderson's adnerents, who are
strong and numerous. condemn the ac-
ton Of the Premier in publishing the
letter in the newspapers, on the ground
that this might prejudice the consid-
Grafton of the case.
The matter is still further complicat-
ed to-day by the decision of the French
Socialists in declaring for the Stock
holm meeting and adopting Hender-
sons policy even after his resignation.
So far as can be seen now, it seems
inevitable that the controversy here
will lead 10 a deep split in the labor
movement, coupled with antagonism
between Hendersons section and the
government.
There are rumors to-day of attempts
to bridge the differences, but at the
moment the prospects for success are
most unfavorable. The only thing
which might unite labor would be some
action from the miners and railroad
men, taking the attitude that they were
tricked in Fridays conference by the
non-disclosure of essential facts. But
there is small reason to believe that
they will forego their loyalty TO Hem
dprSOn
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Certified Milk Men Meet

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, y. Y, Aug. II.
The annual meeting Of the Certified
Milk Producers of Amerira will be held
at Briarclif Lodge tomorrow, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Fifty members are ex-
pected. Tomorrow will be given over
10 visiting the agricultural school at
Lincolndale. Tuesday morning the
business session will open With an ad-
dress By George W. Tuttle, vice-presi-
dent Of Briarclif Farms. The session
will close with banquet on Wednes-
day night.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13

price committed under DR.. Garhcld,
aad it will probably require two or
three weeks in it's determination.
"The names Of the committee are
being submitted to the President ana
will be early announced.
"The basis Of determination VIII De
20 arrive at price which represents
a fair return to the producer for his
patriotic endeavor TO increase the sup
ply and a proper reduction Of the cost
o. -four 20 the consumer.
81: must he evident to all thinking
PERSONS that unless the price Of wheat,
-four and bread can be materially re-
Guccd we cannot expect TO MAINTAIN
the present wage scale Of the country
and that we must in this social read
justment lose efficiency at time when
we can afford no such sacrifice"
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
No Hostility Toward u. S.,
ScondinaUians Say

COPENHAGEN, Aug. l2.-Leading
Scandinavian newspapers welcome the
suggestion that conference OF neu-
traI countries be held at StocHhoim'
Sweden. TO consider the difficulties arls-
ing from the entry of the United states
into the war, and TO discuss the atti-
tude Of neutrals regarding peace PROB
lens. H..
The Social Democrat asserts that
the conference would not be hostile 20
tbe United States, and reminds the
varying governments that America re-
Gently was the leader Of the neutral ma
ions
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Russian F failure Aided
German Inperialists

ROME. Aug. In. Rosanof, the
delegate TO Italy Of the Russian Council
Of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates,
in a report addressed to the council
saws that there exists in Germany a
revolutionary movement, the success Of
which, however, : hardly probable.
Russian military weakness, he adds. is
serving German Imperialism.
The Russian offensive had compelled
the German Reichstag 10 vote peace
resolution, but the Russian check on
the Southwestern front has reestab-
lished the morale Of the Berlin military
authorities. Nevertheless, he contends,
the situation in the Central powers re-
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
pROaDwAY. a.
SkkNlkYN Luncheon, surennss
sithNLl " csc tAiusicl !'vu HH'|'
Leninc Still in Rus'n

Petrograd, Aug. IL. -Desp''e w. ~.
ports that Nikolai Lenine had e'aT
from the country the MaSlri'l'S '.
convention here, are alleged " !.
declared that the Russian hsds. !
cialist leader still is hiding u ''i.
grad and daily communicating WIZ
followers. tie, au
"Bourse Gazette the pettos.. petss..cs.
.horitics charged with an inyesHr tI. .'.,
Of of the recent rioting in ne ~
hi have e"f begun proceedings to 70. fSl'' M !
closure OF his Whereabouts ~ Is,
malists elected Lenine honoraf' y
man Of the convention.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
U-Boat Sunk
By British Freighter

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. 12.-An-
other German submarine has been sunk
by the guns of a merchantmen, if the
gunners of a British freighter which
arrived here to-day arc correct in their
assumption that three shots which struck
an undersea boat off Brest, France,
sent her to the bottom, The Britisher
encountered the submarine on the for
mer's last outward trip from this port.
One shot destroyed the perisope, the
second and third were followed by an
explosion and the submarine disap-
peared. The gunners were confident
that the submarine was DESTROYED.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Henderson Accused
OF Raising alag
OF Moral Surrender"

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Sunday
Observer says that the action at the
labor conference on Friday of Arthur
Henderson confronts the government
with crisis on the solution of which
will depend the winning or losing of
the war. "Mr. Henderson" the news
paper says, 'has raised the flag of
moral surrender"
"The Observer" then proceeds TO an
alyZe the situation in Russia, and says:
"The Council of Soldiers and Work
mems Delegates has not a shadow Of
right to speak for Russia. Neither Mr..
Henderson nor the Independent Labor
party has the right to speak for Great
Britain. If the attempt to arrogate
such right goes further there must be
instant reputation.
"The only means of correcting the
mischief is for the governments allies
to take instant action in unison. They
ought to assert that in free countries
in time OF war responsibility and au-
thority belong solely to the govern
ment representing the whole nation in
accordance with true parliamentary
system, which Germany does not pos.
SeSS.
Want Wilson to Act
"We hope President Wilson. without
waiting for any other lead, will take
up this principle. He could give it an
incomparably clear and grave express
sion in such another state document as
he recently addressed to Russia.
ave hope Premier Lloyd George will
take the initiative in inducing all in
the league of liberty, including the
United States and Premier Kerenskv's
government, to declare that there can
be no negotiation whatever until the
absolute and unconditional withdrawal
from the territories invaded by the
enemy is assured. and that there can
be no peace until reparation, restitu-
tion and guarantees are actually OBJ
tanned and accomplished.
Demands General Election
"lf that declaration cannot be as
sured Mr.. Lloyd George ought to take
the issue to the people at general
election as soon as possible. We must
know who represent opinion and power
and we must face our soldiers and
workmen's' movement before irrepsr-
able mischief on the Russian model
has been done.
"The only alternative would be for
the government 10 have direct meet
ing with the chief representatives Of
labor and to give its reasons, as the
government, why Fridays decision Ito
send delegates to Stockholm should
be reversed. That would be the best
solution.
"The Stockholm conference must not
take place with British participation
apart from America and the Allies"
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
French Officers Shifted

PARIS. Aug. l2.-Rear Admiral Sa-
laun. commanding the naval division OF
the expeditionary corps of the Army
of the East, has been made director of
submarine warfare.
Rear Admiral Marveileux du Wig
naux. who has held the post Of Director
of Submarine Warfare, will take Rear
Admiral Salaun's place in the Eastern
theatre.
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13

mains precarious. NJ. Rosanof's report
concludes:
"The success of the Stockholm con.
ference depends upon the attitude OF
our French and English comrades. 1t
depends also on ourselves, for develop
ments like those of July 1918 lthe
period Of anti-govarnment demonstra-
tions in Petrogradl compromised the
prestige Of the Council of Soldiers and
Workmen's Delegates not only abroad,
but also in Russia. That is the reason
why we must seek with all the means
at our command to overcome economic
disorganization and to reestablish our
military power"
New-York tribune., 1917-08-13
Dutch Paper Suspended

AMSTERDAM. Aug. l2.-The End
hoven Dagblad" has been suspended
for week by the general commanding
the Dutch province Of North Brabant
for publishing, on July 30, an anti
German article about the sinking Of
Dutch fishing vessels. The general, in
letter, says:
"In view Of the strict neutrality OF
Holland. | consider IL unpermissiblc to
apply 20 one Of the bellige-"r's s""h