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Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
LESS THAN MILLION MEN WILL
 BE SUMMONEDFOR ARMY IN '18

tually holding a sector of the French front and men are being killed or wounded every day.
 Will Need 600,ooo Men
 The completion of the full program of the war department without creating any. additional divisions probably will absorb in the neighborhood of 600,0O0 men. The extent to which it has been necessary to increase artillery quotas throughout the army and to add special units of all sorts has surprised every officer and accounts sor the existing shortages to large extent.
 The number of replacement troops necessary is worked out in d scientific way. based on experience at the front. A fixed percentage for each. arm of the service is established. Among the on-combatant arms, this is very small; but it is, quite high among front | line troops. While official figures are not available, it is estimated that something more than 100000 will be necessary for the 1918 program, mak- l ing 800, 900 necessary to call out during this year.
 Latest Call 8o.00o Men
 The last increments of the first draft now in process of mobilization. total l ling about S0.000 men, are being used to fill regular and national guard divi- sions shown by their efficiency re- ports to be available for early duty abroad. Some of the men are being used also to fill up the special forces although an additional source for SUD- rply for highly specialized technica units is being used continuously. This is by special drafts of particularly qualified men of the trades necessary Orders were issue dtoday to loca 1 boards calling for 52S artisans of var. ious sorts for non- -combatant units.
 Even with all of the first draft mer mobilized there are considerable de ficencies among the national army ant some of the national guard divisions | The first purpose of the second draf | will be to make up this shortage.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
THRIFT CHAMPIONS
 WILL VISIT YUMA
 ID BOOST STAMPS

The town of Yuma and the city of Phoenix will have much in common on Saturday. To this end two seven- passenger automobiles. each bearing big signs announcing them to be the War Savings Special will leave the city hall at 9 o'clock this morning headed for the Colorado river town. Aboard will be State Director Harry R. Trltle of the Arizona War Savings committee; State Chairman of Pub liclty James G. Simpson, County Chair man J. c. Dobbins, Chairman of the Bureau of Speakers Gene Cunningham, Assistant County Attorney Harry Johnson, Judge w. S. Barnum. George Kirkland, M. L. Burkhead and others. This party of Phoenix War Savings boosters, men who helped Phoenix lover the top," on February 14, will join hands with the war savings com mittee of Yuma in making next Sat urday red letter day in that town and county, the day set apart as Thrift day for that section.
 RedewiII Advance Agent
 Eugene s. Redewill, a member of the Maricopa county executive committee, is already in Yuma. as the advance agent of the Maricopa county deIega- tion. A letter from him yesterday an nounced that enthusiasm is already at fever heat lover there" and that the arrival of the men from Maricopa county is all that is needed to set theN ball rolling"
 Everything is arranged for a big drive write Redewill. Yuma is so- ing the limit on everything" he con- tinues.
 With President von KleInsmid of Continued on Page Three
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
GOVERNMENT WILL OTTAKE CONTROL
 OIL FIELDS, REQUA
Oil Magnates Meet ill New
 York and After Confer ence Decide Gasoline Pro-
 duction Now Is Sufficient
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NEW YORK, March 6.-Mark Re qua, chief of the oil division of the United States fuel administration, de- clared in a statement tonight that there is at this time no expectation that the government will take over and operate the oil fields of the country. He said there is ample oil territory available to maintain the stocks of petroleum and that the only serious problem to be considered is that of transportation. These were conclusions drawn by MT. Requa following a conference of oil men in this city to consider the petro- leum situation from the standpoint of national needs.
 The meeting represented the greatest aggregation of oil operators ever gath cred in the United States, said MT. Requa, who added that the heads of the industry are unanimous in their desire to cooperate with the government. The lack of consolidated statistics proved a barrier to an adequate c6n- ception of the work, but steps are be- ing taken to secure the necessary data so that any differences that may exist as to the general petroleum situation may be reconciled.
 Transportation at Fault Lack of transportation proved to be the principal basis for complaint at the meeting. The speeding up of railroad movements was consIuered most vital and means to bring about this result are being considered. The precedent set by England in cutting off the SUD- ply of gasoline to pleasure vehicles will not be followed, for the present al least. The situation in England is dis similar to that in the United States because England produces no oil and has to rely entirely on imports, while 1 the United States exports large quan- titles.
 Tn the manufacture of fuel oil," said Mir. Requa tonight gasoline must be considered as by-product for the req son that crude oil is because Of its flashing point, dangerous for fuel pur- poses until the gasoline has been re- moved. We, therefore, have as a nee essary adjunct to fuel oil. the produc- l tion of certain quantity of gasoline | which must be disposed of"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
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WASHINGTON. March 6.-While a large number of men will be called dur ing the present year to fill up the army and complete it's organization, it was learned tonight that war department plans do not call for the creation of any additional divisions in 1918. The announcement concerning the second draft expected soon from Provost Mar shal General Crowder may outline the manner in which less than 1000. 900 men-probably not much in excess of 800, ,O00-are to be summoned gradually during the year to complete the exist ing organizations. Delay in the an- noUncement as to the next draft is understood to be due to uncertainty as to which method of allotting quotas to the states is to be followed. The senate already has passed, and the house military committee has favorably reported an amendment to base the quota on the number of men in class one instead of upon the total registra- tion of a state. This change is re- garded as certain to be made. but to avoid further delay schedules of allot- ments under both systems have been prepared at Provost Marshal General Crowder's office ready to go out as soon as final action is taken.
 Will Not Call Farmers Away
 As to the date of the second draft. members of congress from agricultural sections have been virtually assured that no withdrawal of men from civil life was contemplated which would en- barrass harvesting. It has been indi- cated, however, that relatively small number of men must be called prior to June l and that process may start in April, when equipment, clothing and quarters will be available. The men are needed to fill up to full strength dlvlslons slated for early departure to Europe and also for field army and corps troops not attached to divisions The replacement attachments also must go forward at an accelerating rate since American troops are ac-
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
HALF HUNDRED BOLT AS PLAN
 OF NEW PARTY
 WINS MAJORITY
Prohibition National Con- vention Goes to Bits in Face of Movement to Be
 Part of New Organization
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CHICAGO, March 6.-Fifty one dele- gates to the prohibition national con- vention today bolted to the new na- tional. party, and approximately one hundred others, including National Committee Chairman Virgil G. Hin- shaw, signified theif intetnion of join ing the new party, which was formed by socialists who bolted from the St. Louis convention. The action was taken because of the failure of the prohibition convention to vote for a merger with the nationals.
 Form Outside Meeting
 The 51 bolters, led by National Cons vention Chairman H. P. Paris of Mis- souri, W. J. Calderwood of Minnesota and State Senator E. E. Lobec of Min nesota, formed outside the convention hall while the nationals were in session and in loud voices announced that they wanted to join the party. A secre- tary was appointed to take their names and after paying dues and receiving membership cards they were admitted to the convention and allowed to vote.
 In addition to the individuals who bolted it was announced that many states would completely disband their prohibition organizations and join the national party. Delegates from the fol- lowing states announced that their state conventions would take this action: Disband Organizations
 Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Kans- l (COpfinllpd
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
FIVE MILE DRY ZONES ARE PUT
 AROUND NAVY'S 5
 TRAINING POSTS
Secretary Daniels Brings
 Consternation in Some
 Cities Near Sites Where Sailors Are in Training
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WASHINGTON. March 6-Dry zones five miles wide, irrespective of incor- porated cities and towns within those limits are placed around seven perma- nent training posts and the naval avademy at Annapolis, Md, in gen. eral order announced today by Secre- tary Daniels.
 A statement accompanying the order indicated that the new restrictions might be made to apply to other camps or stations later, but for the present the order applies only to the following:
 The naval academy at Annapolis. the Great Lakes training station, near Chi cago the training stations at New port, R. l., Norfolk, Va. and Hampton Roads the training camp at Mare Is- land, Cal, and the marine stations at Quantico. Va. and Port Royal, s. c.
 No Sale or Giving Away
 Within the five mile zones, under authority of the sclective service act the secretary forbids the sale or giving away of any alcoholic liquors, includ- ing wine or bcer or the importation of such liquor except for medical or sac ramental purposes. As the army has done in it's regulations, an exception is made of the serving of liquor in private HoIleS 10 guests UT iuelHDeIS OL lHe family.
 In his statement explaining the or der, Mir. Daniels said it had become necessary to protect the young sailors gathered for training. He referred at length to conditions at Newport and at Vallejo, Cal, near the Mare Island sta ton which he said the local authorities had been vainly urged to correct.
 For many months" said the state ment, evils resulting from the pres ence of intoxicating liquors in the vii cinity of certain places under naval Jurisdiction has been brought repeat edly to the attention of the department. By various means this liquor finds it's way into the possession of enlisted men of the navy and, marine corps sta toned at these places. and the moral and physical welfare of these men is thus being seriously endangered.
 Half Mile Too Narrow
 "A so-called dry zone of only half mile in width surrounding these sta tions would be ineffective inasmuch as fin certain cases. considerable area in which the objectionable trade in liquor
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Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
FIVE AMERICANS IN
 FRANCE KILLED AND
 16 RECEIVE WOUNDS
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 WASHINGTON. March 6.-GeneraI Pershing today reported five men killed in action, two severely wounded and fourteen slightly wounded.
 The dead are:
 Privates Dyer J. Bird, Redwood, O., March 1. Elton Garber. White Oak, Ark, March 1. Ellery A. Chism, Peter sham, Mass, February TO- Frank Walczak, Joliet, H., February 25 and Wagoner Charles Cavanaugh, friend l.. E. Fitzpatrick, Medford, Mass, March 3.
 The severely wounded were:
 Corporal Alphonsus C. Mccarthy, Birmingham, Mass, February 21, and Private Ralph G. Wheeler, Gilsum, N. H., February 2S.
 The slightly wounded were:
 Corporal William Carse, Vancouver, B. C., February 26.
 Privates John Hitch. East St. Louis, H., March l: Leroy Pickens. Rockdale. Texas, March 1; Harry Zody, New York city, February 26 John Arda, Chelsea, Mass. February 20; Charles Scolare, Detroit, March 3; James J. Collins. Gadson. Ala, February 26; Eugene D. Deutsch, Frazee, Minn., March 4; Alfred J. Grafton, Benning- ton, Vt, March 3; R. L. Christianson, Reading. Mass, March 3: Herman Gustafson, Proctor, Vt, Febryar 27; Charles $. Gordon, Centerville, Iowa, March ?; George Logan, Cleveland, Tenn, March 3, and Axel Ahl Chicago, | March g.
 The reporting of two privates killed and one slightly wounded March 1 brings the total casualties on the day of the German attack on an American trench near Foul to three lieutenantS and nineteen men killed; one captain, one lieutenant and sixteen men sev- erely wounded, and eleven men slightly wounded. Privates Bird and Garber. who were killed. were infantrymen and | Private Hitch, who was slightly wounded, was attached to the field ar- | tillery.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
F0OD SITUATION IN ENGLAND AS BAD AT
 PRESENT AS BEFORE
AMERICA HANDS OFF
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NEW YORK, March 6.-The mis- sion of Sir Henry Babington Smith, who arrived in the United States today will be to aid Earl Reading, the British special ambassador to this country, in the direct super vision of the work of a number of British missions now operating here and in Washington. The labors of these missions will deal chiefly with the shipment of munitions, food. oil and general supplies from the United States to England.
 Earl Reading discussed here tc- day England's food situation, which he declaSed was ''as serious now a. it has beep Sft any time since the war began The ambassador addtd:
 "The situation is being relieved by the shipment of food especially cereals, from this country. We are on closest rations of meat, butter, 1nargerine, flour and s1gar. Ration ingJseonres equality of supplies both to poor find rich, for m Ter it the rich cannot outbid the poor. What ever there is will be divided up.
 T am much impressed since I have been here by the eagerness of the American people to respond to the appeals of MT. Hoover for the conservation of food supplies. 1 am sure I need not tell you how be- holden we are to America for the supplies which we are receiving, more particularly the food supplies at this moment and during the past few months.
 "The value to the allied cause of these exports is incalculable. The representatives of France and Italy have been working in close coop eration with me in Washington and we have received the greatest good will and assistance from both MT McAdoo and MT. Hoover"
 The impression was gained from | Earl Readings talk with newspaper men that provisions will have pri- ority over munitions in shipments fol England for some time to come Meanwhile, it is understood, food supplies are being expedited to tho l fullest extent possible.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
CAMP ARCHITECT Is
 |NTERNED FUR TALK
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SALT LAKE CITY. March 6.--Alex- ander l.. Lucas. supervising architect, under whose direction ahe cantonments at Fort Douglas were constructed, were ordered interned today on a presiden tial warrant. He is charged with hay ing denounced the United States gov ernment and had expressed the hope that Germany would be victorious.
 Lucas is 72 years of age, was born in Germany and lived there until up to the time he was IS years old. When the last call for volunteers was made in 1864 he enlisted in the Fifteenth New Jersey infantry and fought with the Union army until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged. In 1866 he enlisted in the regular United States army and served for three years. again being honorably discharged.
 Upon entering the service of the gov ernment recently, as an employe at Fort Douglas he swore to an affidavit that he was a native of the United States. giving San Antonio, Texas, as the place of his birth.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
AMERICANS ARE
 HOLDING EIGHT
 MILES OF LINE
Troops from United States Said to Have Divisional
 Frontage, Which Means Three Divisions There
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WASHINGTON, March 6-American troops are holding something over eight miles of trenches on the battle front in France. it was learned today, although in an air line their frontage is only about four and a half miles. This frontage is liable to extension at any time to the regular trench ailot- ment for an army camp
 Irregularity of the trench lines is re- sponsible for their eight miles of length They are laid out so that flanking fire may be obtained along every part of the front. Strong points containing machine guns jut out for this purpose. The trenches also fol- low closely any protective slope of the country and wander up and down hill
 The American sector is understood to be a divisional frontage, which means that at least three divisions of American troops are there to give the necessary support in depth for the front lines. This fact has aroused speculation here as to who will be selected by General Pershing to com mand the first corps of his army Major General Hunter Liggett is known to have acted in that capacity but as yet the eXpeditionary com mander has not made any recommen- | dation.
 It is possible that the French sys- tenn will be followed in the American army so far as the appointment o1 corps commanders goes. It is the cus- | tom in France to select any one ot the division commanders in a corp. and to place him at the head of the corps. He retains his rank as division l commander, however, and in the cast of the American army that would bt a major general.
 ! If the French practice is adopted | therefore, the grade of lieutenant gen. eral may be employed only for fielC army commanders.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
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L'Nf11''Sah ~ @~ecSN w "
 LONDON, March 6.-The Daily Mail today prints a dispatch from Tien Tsin under Mondays date which quotes a telegram from Port Arthur as stating that the arrangements regard ns Japan's intervention in Siberia have been made by the allies.
 The Tien Tsin message con- tains further reports of disor- dered conditions in the border areas. Fighting is said to be proceeding at Chita between Buriat Cossacks and Bolsheviki forces, while numerous disturb ing reports from the border provinces regarding the activities of German intriguers are being received in Picking.
 The Chinese cabinet, the mes sage states, has definitely decided upon the fullest coo operation with Japan and is sending dele gates to Japan shortly for con- sultations on military affairs.
 CHINA WILL COOPERATE
 The Chinese government, it is said, will also ask Japan to send military delegates to China.
 Owing to the external danger, the message adds, it is expected that north and south China will cease their quarreline and unite against the Siberian menace. Tuan Chi-Jui is said, to be con- ducting all the arrangements at this end.
 The military governor at kirin, Manchuria, has teleeraphed to Picking begging that reinforce ments be sent as soon as possi- be, adds the message, as hostile
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
ORGANIZED R|OT Is WAY ROBINSON SAYS
 HOG ISLAND LOOKED
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WASHINGTON March 6.-Dwight r. Robinson president of the American International Shipbuilding Corpora ton. continuing his testimony today before the senate Investigating com mittec, declared he was proud of the work accomplished in building the much criticized Hog Island shipyard and again defended the high salaries paid the yard officers.
 Robinson said that when the Hog Island plant was started he had told the shipping board representatives that while the yard was under construction the work would look like 'an organized riot" and that chaos would continue until the actual work of shipbuilding began.
 Suggestions of the committee mem- bers that the salaries of. the yard off, cers be reduced were. vigorously op- posed by the witness, who said such action would reduce the spirit and morale of the men and very materially interfere with the work" which he added. was going at top speed.
 Senator Nelson of Minnesota, repub- lican, said he could not see how the reducing of the salary of the $25, 900 8 year general manager could affect me- chanics at the plant receiving $4 ant N5 day.
 MT. Robinson said salaries paid of ficers of other yards are just as higf and in some instances higher thar those paid at Hog Island The com. mittee already has asked the shipping board for report on salaries of yarc officials at other points.
 George J. Baldwin. chairman of tn, board of the American Internationa l11 ana admitted the corporation had sen telegrams to Washington newsna nei correspondents urging them to atten, the hearing yesterday. He added ina. the corporation is engaged in no prop. aganda work further than receiyins newspaper men and magazine writer, at the Hog Island yards.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
Oil Supplx Ample

Last years production of petrol eum," Mir. Requa continued, was ap
 proXimately 92O,OOO,0OO barrels, and there was a draft on oil in stock of about 20,000,000 barrels. The total stocks of petroleum on January 1 were about 160,000,000 barrels. The average increase in production in the United States in past years has broadly speak ing been something over six per cent of the previous years consumption. There is ample oil territory in the country and it is only a question of drilling to secure production. There is at this time no expectation that the govern ment will take over and operate the oil fields. I believe that detail of oper- ation must be left in the hands of the men who are directing the industry if We are to have the maximum result"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
SOLDIERS CLEAN AND WILL KEEP SO, WORD
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TOPEKA, Kas., March Ex-Governor Capper today received a letter from General Pershing in answer to a letter written by the governor on January 10, commenting the general for his precautions to insure the sobriety and high moral standard of the American troops by forbidding the use of all all coholic beverages by soldiers. General Pershing wrote:
 America can well be proud of the excellent young men she is sending to the front and you may rest assured that their environment will be kept clean. To fail in this would be a re- pudiation of the faith and confidence of our people at home, which means more than l can express in words"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
RANDALL HAS BILL

CHICAGO, March GA telegram from Representative Charles H. Ran dall of California. saying he planned to introduce in congress an amendment to the food act prohibiting the manu- lecture of any alcoholic liquors was read before the national prohibition convention today.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
NEW NAT|ONAL|STS
 PICK JOHN SPARCO
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j CHICAGO March 6.-The new na- tional party, formed by a group which bolted from the socialist convention in St. Louis because of it's alleged disloy- al stand, opened it's national conven- ton here today. but except for the ap- pointment of John Spargo as tempor- ary chairman, and the naming of cer- tain committees, no business was tram sacted. Adjournment was taken pend ing the decision of the prohibition par ty on the question of merging with the nationals.
 Approximately hundred delegates were present, including many former members of the progressive party.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
KILLED IN BOXING

CAMP MEADE, Mr., March 6.-Vic- tor J. De Wees of Peterborough, near Philadelphia, a soldier at this can- tonment, was killed in a boxing bout last night with Charles F. Swann, an- other drafted man. Swann delivered a blow-on the jaw and De Wees dropped. He was counted out and when he failed to recover within a short time he was examined by army surgeons and pro- nounced dead.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-07
EIGHT-HOUR DAY

PORTLAND, Ore, March 6.-An eight hour day with ten hours pay and time and one half for overtime was de- cided upon today by Colonel B. P. Disqu, United States signal corps, in charge of the governments aeroplane spruce production campaign, to be ap- plled beginning March 10, to the white pine industry in Oregon.