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New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Seek Other Jobs,
McAdoo's Reply
To Labor Protest
Declares 1t Patriotic Duty
Not to Object if Build
ing Is Curtailed

WASHINGTON, March 1G.-Secretary
McAdoo to-day called on American IA
bor not to object if the nations war
policy of conserving credit results IN
curtailed building operations. but TO
seek some other kind Of employment
if necessary, as q patriotic duty
In a letter to Samuel Gompers, pres :
idcnt of the American Federatlon OF
Labor, answering protest py 0he
Building Trades Council OF San fraA-
cisco and other labor unions against
shutting down building during .Ae
war, Mr.. McAdoo SAID:
"Men arc needed to build ships, to
build houses to house men working III
the shipyards, to erect plants to pro-
duce war material, to run our railroads,
to oneratc our industries, and to pro
ducc food required by the Allies and
ourselves. These needs are already
great and will increase, not lessen, as
the war progresses.
"If our wage earners are unable to
find employment for which they are
best fitted and which they would pre-
fer. or if they are unable to find EN-
plovmcnt where it would be most con-
vcnicnt for them TO work, the oppor-
tunity is presented to render most
patriotic service in this period OF ma
tional stress by seeking other KINDS of
employment, and, if need be, moving
to other districts where work is to be
had"
The Secretary explained that the gov
ernment docs not seek to prevent build
ing Of homes and other structures
which are absolutely needed, but 1t en-
couragcs the postponing of building
operations which are not required to
protect the health or provide for the
comfortable needs of our people, or to
supply facilities necessary for the
proper conduct of business essential to
the successful prosecution of the war."
The Secretary's letter was made pub
tic, together with one from j. b. kens-
more, director of the United States
Employment Service, to Paul NJ War
burg. chairman of the Federal Re-
serve Boards capital issue committee,
saying the Department Of Labor would
assist workmen in finding employment
in other occupations or other districts.
In the letter to Mr.. Gompers Secre-
tary McAdoo said:
"The great financial operations of
the government make it essential that
every unnecessary expenditure by the
government. by the states and munlcl-
ralitics and by private corporations
and individuals be avoided while the
way is in progress.
"There must be no slackcrs in Wall
Street, none in the homes. none on
the farms, none in our industries. Cap
ital and labor alike must do their It
most There must be no waste, no
cXtravagancc, no unnecessary cxpendl
ture. The nation has need Of all its
man power, of all its wealth. of all its
resources"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Disturbances in Siberian
Province Reported to
Embassy in Peking
Dispatch of Entente
Troops Is Denied
Premier Tells Toxic Diet
Government Will Not
Interfere in China

LONDON. March 6.-Maximalists in
Siberia have murdered $50 Japanese at
Blagovestchensk, capital of the Amur
Province, according to a report printed
in the newspaper "Hochi Shimbun' on
Friday and forwarded by Reuters, Linn
tied.
dispatch from Tien-tsin, China, to
"The Daily Mail" says that the Jan
anese Embassy at Peking has been in
formed that during recent disturbances
at Blagovestchensk three Japanese
were killed and seven wounded while
defending their property against Boil
sheviki.
In reply to a question in the Diet
yesterday the Japanese Premier, Count
Terauchi, said, according to Reuter-
dispatch from Toxic, that the dissen.
sion prevailing between North China
and South China was the cause of
serious concern for Japan's interests.
but that Japan would take no steps in
the way Of mediation.
The Premier characterized as untrue
a report that a small body of Entente
troops had been dispatched toward ST.
IBERIA.
Blagovestchensk is on the Amur
River, near its confluence with the
Zeya, and is opposite the Manchurian
town Of Aigun. 1t is five hundred miles
north of Harbin and has a population
Of $4,000. There are extensive gold
mines in the district.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

Walter Davidson. former Governor of
newfoundland, who visited the regi-
ment on the Western front, where he
broached the idea to Field Marshal
Haig and the commanding generals in
the field. under whom the regiment had
served. Later. in England he took up
the matter with Premier Lloyd George.
Lord Derby, the War Secretary, and
Walter Hume, Secretary for the Col
onies. Later Sir Walter was granted
an audience by the King.
Field Marshal Haig, in q letter to
Colonel Woodruff, commanding the
Newfoundland contingent, wrote:
II have much pleasure in informing
you that his majesty the King, in view
Of the magniice--t bravery and rcso-
lutte determination shown by all ranks,
has been graciously pleased to approve
the grant of the title royal to the
Newfoundland regiment. Please accept
and convey to all ranks my warmest
congratulations that your achievements
have met with such well-earned recog-
milton. Official intimation will be sent
to you, and this is merely a pcrso. al
message from myself to your gallant
roUimeNto -
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Victory in West Boastfully
Predicted by / EIindenburg
Seconded by Ludendor Field Marshal Asserts Coming
Offensive Will Be Severe, but Triumphant
for Germany

with the insolencc Of a German
trooper, the commander of the German
armies, who since the battle of the
Marne has met with defeat in every
encounter with the French, said:
"'France has dug her own grave. She
is entirely under the rule Of England.
If the French treated less harshly our
poor war prisoners one would have
more pity for the unhappy fate Of their
country
"Ludendortf added:
1--WE can now pass to the offensive
in the West. If this offensive is made
it Will be very severe. 1t must be taken
into account that the enemy has at its
disposal strong reserve of many divi
sions and that it possesses fine net
work of railways for transporting re-
serves at a point where they are con-
sdered necessary. But one must not
overlook the moral factor. We are full
of confidence, and we remain persuaded
that the fight in which we are to en-
gage will end happily for u.s.
"Ludendortf added that it was Of in
estimabie value to Germany to possess
such a general as Hindenburg. The
marshal interrupted him ard Observed: {:
"'What is essential is the good
morale of the German soldiers. 1t is
to them that VIC owe our victory. am
CONVINCED that this morale is found
throughout all Germany''
Words Betray Anxiety
The dispatch concludes with the fol-
lowing French comment:
Thus do those express themselves
who are at the present moment the
real heads of the German nation. Be-
meath the apparent confidence their
words convey one can detect anxiety.
They know that on the West they will
come up against the victorious will Of
the great democracies Of the world,
more formidably armed and deter
mined than ever Hindenburg could
never achieve success except on tbs
East front. He has always had great
fear of the disillusion which the West
has in reserve for him. However, it
is possible that the Germans are care
fully concealing their plans, in the hope
of deceiving their adversaries and up
setting public opinion; but, whatever
happens, the Allies are prepared and
nothing can surprise them.'
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Japanese FAVOR
Action IN Siberia
As RUSSIA s Friend
by The Associated Press

TOXIC, Thursday, March '14.-When
& week ago the possibility of Japanese
intervention in Siberia became known
and a food of opinion from the West
ern press poured into Japan, there was
considerable excitement in the belief
that speedy mobilization OF the army
and navy would be ordered. Extremists
pictured airplanes over Toxic and sub
marines from Vladivostok The hys-
terical "outs" in the Diet heckled the
government, and the newspapers were
tliled with the contrary views, accord
ing to the interests or the imagination
of those responsible for the situaotn.
Presently, however. the tone became
quieter, and it appears possible to see
more clearly the true Japanese outlook.
which is characterized in many quar-
ters as "entlrely safe, sane and loyal"
To-day practically the entire respon-
gible press of the capital is advocating
intervention in Siberia in cooperation
with the Allies and China, not directed
against Russia, but as an ally loyal to
the Russians, wishing to save the coun-
try One of the most outspoken papers
IS the "kokumin Shimbun," owned and
edited by lchlro Tokutomi. who is a
close personal friend of the Premier's.
Japan realizes. it is authoritatiyelv
stated, that if the United States de-
cllpes its support the situation will be
extremely delicate, because financial
and material assistance must come
from America. Any feeling of distrust
or unfrlendliness seems 10 be lacking.
AS matter of fact, large section Of
influential men in Japan favor the
American viewpoint, while only few
Chauvnlsts leer at Premier Terauchi
and Foreign Minister Motono as being
under American influence.
Leading men, such as Baron Shibu-
sawa, president of the American-Jap-
.snese Association. for the commercial
aection, and Yukio Ozaki, leader of
The Constitutional party, for the
outs" advocate extreme caution. Sim
larry. many strong supporters Of the
administration point out that the hour
Tor action has not yet struck. They
say that first il is absolutely necessary
tor all Of Russia and the rest of the
world to understand that Japan is en-
gagged IN no chauyinistic adventure
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

and desires nothing more than to safe
guard the Far East, assist the Allies
and, II possible, save Russia from Ger
man domination, which means the
mailed fist IN the Far East
Inc Chinese problem is one Of the
most serious features. 1t is recognized
that this is China's great opportunity,
and Japan is urging the leaders in the
North and South to settle their differ
ences by sound compromise, form a
capable national government at Peking
and join Japan and the Allies in
guarding the frontiers and helping
Russia Some indications are mani
fest that this effort may be succcssf sful.
Tang ShaoYi. who has held many
posts in the Cabinet, was formerly
Governor of Mukden Province and is
leader of the National party of China.
is on his way to Japan. Baron Hayashi,
the Japanese Minister to China, has
returned to Picking, and it is stated
that there is reason to believe that by
tactful diplomacy tho obstacles to the
effective cooperation between Japan
and China in Siberia may be removed
in time to enable both countries to
share in the Far fasteners real par
ticipation in the war.
Such an outcome of the present ne
gotiations, resulting in agreement and
cooperation between Japan and China,
would mean. to the minds of Japanese
statesmen, an alliance OF vast imDor-
tancp
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Mikado Summons
Throne Conference
On Siberian Policy
[ By Japanese Correspondent

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1G.-Jap-
anese advices received here by cable
from Toxic say that Premier Terauchi
has made an exhaustive and detailed
report to the Emperor on the question
of sending Japanese army into ST.
IBERIA.
The attitude of the Allies, as under
stood in Japan, is that the European
powers are all in favor of the Japanese
intervention in Siberia, while the
United States is opposed to it. The
views of the Japanese people them
selves are very much divided on the
question. Some favor the expedition
into Siberia, while others oppose it.
The Emperor, therefore, has sum-
moned the Elder Statesmen and near
Elder Statesmen to attend before
the-throne conference. Prince Yama-
gaia, Marquis Matsugata, Marquis
Saionji and Marquis Okuma are among
the number who are summoned. The
Emperor. it is believed, will decide on
a definite plan after listening to their
opinions.
AS to the result of the conference
there is much speculation. One view
is that the more conservative advlces
of the elder men will have weight with
the Emperor, and will result in Japan S
holding back for the time being, in
view Of the American opposition 10 tne
expedition. The other view is that, in
asmuch as the Entente Powers of Eu-
rope have already expressed their
views in favor of the Japanese inter
vention, and, in fact, are desirous Of
Japan's taking immediate action, the
result Of the throne conference will be
in favor of action: and this more espe-
cially because Premier Count Terauchl
had discussed the question with Prince
Yamagata lefore the problem was
taken up with the Entente Allies.
Prince Yamogata was reported to have
agreed with him and indorsed his plan.
Another cable from Toxic says that
Baron Hayashi, Japanese Minister to
China. whose return to Peklng has
been postponed from time to time, ow-
mo to certain alleged diplomatic fail
ures at the Chinese post, has definitely
been ordered to proceed to Peking at
once.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Hinden-
burg and Ludendorf, the heads of the
German war machine, are full of conf
dence of victory in the West this year,
according to an official dispatch from
France, given out here to-day. The
field marshal told interviewers recent
ly the morale of both civilians and sol
ders throughout Germany was high.
Ludcndorff admitted that the coming
offensive in the West would be very
severe, but both commanders declared
the Kaisers enemies in the West
would be humbled, as Russia had been
in the East. The dispatch follows:
"Before making their last trip to
Berlin, Hindenhurg and Ludendorff
made certain statements to the news
paper correspondents attached to Great
Headquarters. 49,,
double purpose-that of encouraging
public opinion and Of bringing pres
sure to bear on the adversary by the
usual Germanlc bluff. What IS out
standing in tho declarations OF the
couple OF EencralS, SWOIltif "i.A - f0S
and childish vanity, is that the Ger
man mar government is more than ever
before in the hands of the military
caste-brutal, narrow and lnsolent.
"DiscussinG the events in the East
Hindenburg declared:
""The chain which was to bind US is
from henceforth broken. We can nov
employ all our forces in the West. 1t
is absolutely necessary for us to pro
cure security on our frontiers, so that
we shall not see repeated the lament
able events which marked the begin
ming of the autumn of 1914
"lt is to be noted that German opin.
ion does not realize the exact extent OF
the success obtained in the East, pc
cause the people are looking to-day
toward the West Hindcnburg said re-
garding this:
".rhings ere always the same; peso-
pie never appreciate at their just value
the results already obtained. j..
"Then they proceeded to speak OF
events that are imminent in the West
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Liner Escapes U-Boat,
Tramp Steamer Sunk

AN ATLANTIC PORT, March To-
Passengers on large American liner
reaching this port to-day brought word
that British tramp steamer which had
started out at the same time had been
torpedocd an hour after the liner passed
q certain spot near the English coast.
1t IS believed that the U-boat which
sent the frcighter to the bottom was
waiting for the larger boat and mistook
its victim.
Colonel William c. Austin, head Of
the steVedorc regiments which have
been sent to France to assist the quar-
termaster's corps in unloading trans
ports and supply ships, was one of a
number OF American army officers who
returned on the liner. Colonel Austin,
accompanied by his aid, Captain Nj. A.
Merwin, has been inspecting the line
OF communications between French
ports and the American sectors, and re-
ports that transportation conditions
are most satisfactory.
"We've got big job ahead of u.s."
he said, "but we're going to lick the
German, no doubt Of that"
Captain W. II. milford. of the quar-
termaster's corps, also returned after
an extensive trip of inspection along
the French front. AS no liner coming
to this port is thought to have done its
duty unless it brings in submarine sur
vivors, nalf dozen of the crew Of the
American tanker Santa Maria, which
was torpedocd off the Irish coast on
February 20, were among the passen-
pcrs
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
ENJOYS Protest to Finland
Against Germans Seizure
Of British and Americans
[Staf Correspondence

WASHINGTON. March 16.-Minister
Morris, at Stockh olm, reported to the
State Department to-day that he and
the British and French ministers to
Sweden had written to the Finnish
Charge d'Afaires at Stockholm call
ing the Finnish governments attention
to the fragrant violation OF neutral
rights by Germany on the Aland Islands
in the detention of Henry c. Emery
and sixteen Englishmen
The ministers demanded the imme
diate release of the persons detained
and that no others be detained by Ger
many on Finnish soil.
Whether the Finnish government
can give satisfaction to the American
and Allied governments and obtain the
release Of their nationals, is doubted
here, as Germany has taken military
possession Of the islands.
wAsHINCToN, March 16- Henry
Crosby Emery, who was among the
British and Americans taken prisoner
by Germans as they were leaving Fin
land on neutral ship. is a former
Of economies and was chairman Of
the Tariff Board during President
Taft's administration. He is known
to college men the country over as
probably the most popular professor
at Yale since Charles Sumner and is
recognized as leading student Of
economics.
Recent dispatches from Stockholm
telling of the arrest of the civilians
said the Americans and British of
military age would be taken to Ger
man internment camp. Professor En-
cry is within military age
Word from Boston stated that a
cable message announcing her arrival
at Stockholm had been received from
Mrs. Emery. The message was sent
to her husbands father, former Chief
Justice Lucilus A. Emery of the Maine
Supreme Court.
Mrs. Emery is daughter of Pro-
fessor F. G. Allnson. Of Brown Uni
versity.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Says Concrete Ships
May Soon Fill Ocean

A PACIFIC PORT, March 1G.-After
a close study Of the reinforced con-
crete ship Faith, which was launched
successfully last Thursday. Chief En-
glneer. B. G. Wig. OF the department
Of concrete construction of the United
states Emergency Fleet Corporation
said to-day he believed the new type
OF vessel might prove to be Of such a
vital war measure that it soon would
be filling the ocean,.
The question Of durability, he said
remained to be determined, but, at the
least, it would exceed the term of the
war. Quick construction in cheap yards
was an advantage, he thought, that
probably would lead to construction of
concrete ships on q large scale.
No fear, he said, was entertained of
the seaworthiness of the concrete ship.
It's durability depended upon the effect
OF sea water cn the concrete. and to
guard against danger IN that direction
he recommended that q coating Of some
kind might be used effectively.
Since the launching Of the Faith, he
said, the vessel had not leaked a drop,
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Unsinkable Vessel
Invented by Maxim
Shipping Board Accepts That
Type as Best Fitted
for the Test
IStaf Correspondence

ASHINGTON, March 16.---The Ship
ping Board to-day announced it's inten-
ton to built a -sinkable ship de-
signed by Hudson Maxim. The Maxim
non-sinkablc device is removable, it was
stated, SO that if it proves a failure
under practical submarine zone condi-
tions it can be removed and the ship
used in regular service.
Officials of the Shipping Board pre-
dictcd to-day that the Maxim device
would be successful. 1t is considered
tho best scheme of the thousands Of
fercd as an antidote for tho U-boat, it
was stated.
John A. Donald, chairman of the Ship
Protecting Committee, said that several
methods for protecting vessels from
submarine attack had been considered
and TINT the board now is engaged in
making special tests Of these. "Thcre
are" he said, 1.-TWO systems Of protect
ing vessels against underwater attack.
Ono method is to prevent the torpedo
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Crew of the On,sk Deny
That They Are Bolsheviki

NORFOLK, Va, March 16-Charges
of attempted mutiny against the crew
of the Russian steamer Omsk, arrested
Wednesday, were heard here to-day by
a United States commissioner.
Members Of the crew denied they had
guns in their possession, and said all
that took place aboard the ship was
with the consent Of the captain.
They said they were not Bolshcviki
and that the only trouble was demand
for higher wages. which was refused.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Foe Quits Serbia Posts

LONDON, March 16-Positions west
of Monastir, around Hill 124S and
Trnova, have been evacuated by the
enemy. .. French official statement, dat
ed at Salonica, March Ia, and received
here to-day, says
These points adjoin the little slice
Of southern Serbia that has been recap
tured. French parties penetrated the
former enemy lines and discovered they
had been abandoned. The meaning Of
this move has not been disclosed
There was violent artillery fire in the
Monastir sector, the statement says
British aviators bombed places on the
Struma front
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Explosions Follow
Raid Over Germany

LONDON, March 16.-A British air
squadron bombed Zweibrucken to-day,
says the British official report on avia-
ton, issued tonight.
The report says:
Further military objectives in Ger
many were attacked by our airplanes
to-day. Fourteen heavy projectiles and
ten lighter bombs were dropped on
barracks, munition factories and the
railway station at Zweibrucken. Ex-
plosions were seen all around the rail-
way station. Our airplane formation
was attacked by hostile scouts and anti
aircraft guns, but all our machines re-
turned safely"
Zweibrucken is a town of about 49,
900 population in the Palatinate, Ba-
varia, about siXty-siX miles southwest
Of Mainz.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Associated Press Correspondence

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb %
Nicholas Romanoff, who, as Emperor
of Russia, once exercised sway over
the fate of millions Of Russians, leads
melancholy life at Tobolsk, the ST.
berian Getty of death" to which he and
his family are exilcd, according to one
of the Red Guard scntinels stationed
at his home there
"My life has always been that of a
prisoner" the former Emperor is
quoted az saying. at is not my for
NOR power that | regret | have only
one wish, and that is to return 20 the
Crimea and devote myself to horti-
culture"
Writing to friend in this city, the
Russian Red Guard said:
"The attitude of the Emperor when
he is alone is full of calm and simple
dignity, but as soon as he thinks that
and walks with bent head. His hair
has become white and his face is filled
with painful melancholy. He is often
seen at the window following his chill
dren with his eyes when they go out
for walk and furtvely wipes away Il
tear.
Empress Far From Resigned
"If the Emperor shows resignation it
does not find an echo in his wife, Alex
andria Alix. Everything in her present
situation seems calculated to wound
her and make her miserable. She was
only allowed to take with her fifteen
boxes Of clothing. AT frat sight this
may seem quite a considerable amount,
but it must not be forgotten that the
whole wardrobe of five women and an
Emperor IS contained therein. There
fore it is comprehensive that it would
not suffice for an exile Of long dura-
ton. To this must be added the i'm
possibility of procuring any kind Of
clothing in Tobolsk. The princcsscs
possess in all only four costumes. AS
regards their jcwclry, they were forced
to leave it all in Petrograd.
"Thc former Empress occupies her
self greatly with her children, but, in
stoad Of encouraging them to be re-
signed, she strives the whole time TO
keep up in their memory the rcmem-
brance Of the past. 1t is the impossi-
bility Of corresponding which rcvolts
her the most The few lcttors sho re-