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Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
Maurice Predicts Offensive

LONDON, Jan. 2.-The probability of the Germans taking vigorous offen- sive attitude on the western front was pointed out by Major General F. B. Maurice, chief director of military op- erations at the war office, in his week ly talk to the Associated Press today.
 "The enemy in the past fortnight has been attempting numerous raids, mostly on small scale,' began Gen. eral Maurice. At Cambrai, however, he tried a larger operation with the ob- iect of getting control of a ridge on the British flank whence he hoped he could strangle the supplies to a British sal tent and force it's withdrawal. His at tack. however, ended in an almost complete failure, for although he gained few hundred yards of our front trenches he failed to set foot on the ridge anywhere.
 These attempts to take the offen- sive," continued the general, "are a sign of a new distribution of the bel ligerent forces on the western front The enemy is steadily bringing troops from Russia with the aim of re- -estab- fishing his superiority over the Anglo French forces. The Germans do not possess a magic carpet and cannot
 
 especially under winter transport con- | ditions. Nevertheless there is a steady l flow of German troops westward The Germans are still a long way from having superior numbers on thi. | front, but the relative strength of thu ! forces is already so altered that it i! doubtful whether the allied comman. 1 ders would feel justified in undertaking offensive operations on a large scale The enemy's constantly improving nu merical position. will on the othel hand, lead inevitably to offensive op erations by the Germans, but I sec nt reason to believe that he will be abl to inflict anything like such losses ol us as we inflicted on him during tn, past year.
 Owing to our work of the past yea we are in an excellent defensive posi- tion holding practically all the higl { ground. On the other hand, we are ev anywhere on new ground where W must prepare new defensive systems We must he prepared to lose groun and men if the enemy makes a deter mined attack with the usual artiller preparations followed by energetic in
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
HOOVER ADVOCATES
 CONTROL IF SUGAR
 BY THE GOVERNMENT
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Govern- ment purchase and sale to consumers of all sugar used in the United States and control of the amounts and kinds of food to be served in public eating places, were advocated to meet the abnormal war conditions by Food Ad ministrator Hoover today in testimony before the senate committee inveStigat ing sugar. He said additional legisla- ton conferring upon the food admin istration such powers should be en- acted by congress.
 In urging government purchase of sugar MT. Hoover explained to the committee that through that method alone could refiners be paid an equit- able price He said some beet factories are making huge profits at the 7.25 cents a pound agreed upon for beet sugar, but on the other hand, a factory in Michigan and "one or two in Colo rado actually are losing money at that price. His plan, he said, is for the government to purchase from beet fac tories at different prices, based on the cost of production buy cane sugars at prices on the same basis, pool the en- tire lot and sell to the consumer at one price.
 Food conservation came up only casually during an all-day examina- tion of MT. Hoover but the adminis- tratr revealed that results from con- servation plans formulated for hotels and restaurants had been disappoint- ing because of the deliberate failure of | some to co-Opesate with the adminis- | tration. Those seeking to help had | been forced to abandon their efforts 1 Mr. Hoover said, in order to meet con- petition. The witness believed house. wives generally were conforming to the conservation recommendations. Chairman Reed of the committee who has been the chief critic of the food administration in the senate, did not question Mir Hoover. Senator Lodge conducting the examination most of the day.
 Late in the session, however, Senator Reed and Mir. Hoover engaged in rather d heated discussion when the witness asked to have admitted to the commit tee records the statement on the sugal sitsation which MT. Hoover sought tC submit before the holidays and whicl later was made public at the Whit,
 House.
 Chairman Reed said he wanted to ex ammo the statement overnight dn(
 that the question of admitting it t
 the records would be determined later
 He added that he wanted to question
 the witness further on 1t. MT. Hoove finally declared with an apparent shov
 of he;S that he did not "care Whethe
 it was introduced or not"
 MT Hoover said the sugar supply fo
 next year promised to be three hundre'
 thousand tons short of the estimates f demand. but it was hoped to solve tn , shortage by conservation and limita tion of supply to manufacturers of non
 essential foodstuffs. While he though
 it might be necessary to limit the pc I capita consumption to three pounds s month, the witness said he did not con 1 slider the principle of limitation of per $ sonal consumption sound because
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Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
JAN EXC[TES
 S0L0NS
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WASHINGTON, Jan. Army SUD- ply contracts are given through the supplies committee of the council of national defense to concerns in which committee members are interested were investigated today by the senate military committee.
 Charles EiSenman, vice chairman of the supplies committee, and a retired clothing manufacturer of Cleveland, and Samuel M. Kaplan of New York one of hte dollar -a-year volunteer members, were the principal witnesses The latter's testimony was confined almost entirely to a contract with the Base Sorting Plant, Inc, of New York in which his brother, Ira l. Kaplan had third interest, for sorting army clothing scraps, which was said to promise profits of S400000 annually. The contract recently was cancelled.
 Work of the supplies committee was highly praised by MT Eisenmar- who said it had negotiated orders for SUD- plies worth $500, ,000. 900 for the quarter master generals office. He defended the committees practice or approvins contracts with firms of members, ex- blaming that in such cases interested committeeman were excluded from the negotiations.
 Senator Mckellar wanted to know II this was not evasion of the law, but MT. Eisenman insisted that the committees practice was followed to conform to the law. The committe. members, Eisenman stated, were se- lected from men in the business who l had proven successful and that con- tracts with their firms were made be- cause full use of the country's manu- | featuring facilities was necessary.
 Both Eisenman and Kaplan had | lively clashes with committee mem bers. Senator McKeller admonished the latter, who emphatically resented having his motives impugned, to spea. respectfully, and Senator Weeks heat edly declared he was about as Impu. dent man as he he'd ever seen.'
 Statements of Quartermaster Gen. erdl Sharpe regarding shortage o army clothing to failure to receiv, cloth ordered through the supplie. committee were squarely contradictet by Efsenman. He asserted that srD. plies of cloth were delivered on tim, and faster than it could be manufac. ! tured by the factories under Genera Sharpe. He also declared the quarter. master generals office was responsibl, TOT some shortages, by mistakes il routing clothing to cantonments.
 Eisenman told the committee he hat recommended and the quartermaste general had approved reducing tn, wool content in overcoats, blanket, and other clothing and substitutfo, of wool substitutes, or "shoddy." say ing the quality was not impaired an, that as good or better garments wer
 secured.
 The scrap sorting contract. bot Elsenman and Kaplan asserted. Wa
 intended to give the contractors prov t of only a half-cent a pound. all ove
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
I. ]. SHAUCHNESSY AGAIN SECRETARY
 OF ARIZONA FAIR

Thomas D. Shaughnessy was last evening chosen secretary of the AriZo- na State Fair commission, a place he formerly occupied. The newly named commission held a meeting last even
 ing at which the selection of a secre- tary was the principal business trans acted. MT. Shaughnessy will formally take over the duties of his office today and joint meeting of the old and the new commission will be held at which the books of the outgoing commission will be audited and the office which has been occupied by Secretary B. w. Zachau will be turned over.
 It is stated that there was enough money collected at the recent state fair to operate the plant up to the first of the year and it will. therefore, be nec- essary to finance the fair establish- ment until July 1. It is said that the cost of maintaining the fair plant until July 1 will be in the neighborhood of $4, LOGO.
 Secretary ShaughnessY, since his re- tirement from that office, has been with the sales force of the Babbitt- Poison company, which position he will now give up to re-assume his duties as | a state official
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03

Snow and cold weather also are giv- ing the Italians a chance further to strengthen their northern line against the Austro- Germans. Aside from recip- rocal artillery duels, little fighting of moment is in progress. In an endeavor to offset their loss of ground resulting from having been driven back caross the lower Piave river, the enemy has tried to effect a landing on the west bank of the stream a short distance from the mouth of the Piave. His boats, however, were caught under the fire of the Italian guns and the project had to be given up.
 Austro German airmen continue to bomb towns on the Venetian plains Treviso and Bassano again have been attacked, and bombs also were dropped on Mestre. Little damage was done by the bombs. Three of the enemy air craft were shot down in aerial battles or by anti-aircraft guns.
 Reports from Russia indicate that the negotiations for peace between the BOlshevik government and the Teuton- ical allies have reached a virtual i'm passe owing to the unreasonable de- mands of the Teutons, particularly dis tasteful to the Russians is the attitude of the central powers with regard tC l holding Poland, Lithuania and Cour- land and their determination to retain garrisons at Riga Libau and other Baltic ports.
 Twenty one British merchantmen were sunk by mines or submarines last week, as compared with twelve the | previous week.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
Wigs and False MuStacheS
 Equipment for Hindu RepOlt

ton on the armies of world powers were found in the baggage of the party, Captain McCollister said.
 Captain McCollister said he detained Bhagwan Singh until he could examine him thoroughly, and then turned him over to the customs officials of Jolo province. who liberated him.
 John s. Robertson, formerly a mem Der of the customs secret service on the island of Mindanao in the Philip pines, testified that Bhagwan Singh arrived on Mindanao while the Moro natives were fomenting a holy war mad he took Bhagwan into custody in connection with this proposed upris- ing An examination of Bhagwan's effects, he said, revealed number of wigs, false mustaches and other cam ouflage. Bhagwan told the witness there were 100000 rifles and 900 can non of all calibres cached in variou. places in India for the use of the revO, lutionists, according to the testimony.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
CONTINUE ROUNDUP OF
 INCENDLARY SUSPECTS

factory accounts of themselves were arrested. Many were released but others were held for further examina- ton.
 Patrols on duty in the city generally were reduced today but a cordon of sailors and marines continued in guard around the fire swept district and guards were maintained in the down. town section and on the water front The ruins still were smoldering 'and tonight another fire broke out near the burned section but did not prove ser 1 ious.
 Women volunteers continued to serve | the guards hot coffee and lunches and l to take care of those who were made ] homeless yesterday by the fire.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
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SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. "A group of Hindus, leaders in an alleged con- spiracy to foment revolution against British rule in India, cruised around Sulu province, in the Philippine Islands in a small sailing vessel. on their way to India in 1915, according to testi- mony today by Captain John J. Me Collister, U. s. A, former lieutenant governor of the province, at the trial of thirty-one alleged conspirators in the United States district court.
 Captain McCollister said he had been suspicious of the party and had ques- tiored Bhagwan Singh, prominent de- fendant in the present proceedings, concering his actions. Bhagwan ad- mitted, Captain McCollister said, that the group was composed of members of a revolutionary party and was on the way to India. A range-finder, a rifle range telescope, maps of Indian and other oriental countries. and informa-
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
AMERICA TO OFFSET DETECTION OF RUSSIA
Germam Disregard For War Activihe
 of America Fe5gned
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 LONDON, Jan. 2.-As showing that the pretended German disre- gard for the entry of the United States into the war is feigned, the Reuter- correspondent at Brit ish headquarters quotes an official German army order as follows:
 "The recent entry of America into the war compeIs our higher command to form a considerable number of new aircraft units"
 The order proceeds to urge the officers to promote the utmost mum bers of transfers of officers to the flying corps for necessary train ing.
 The correspondent adds that prisoners are unanimous in stat ing that large forces of heavy artiI- lery are on the way from the Rus sian front to the western front.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03

Sonora, today, have reached here. A message was received by the railroad company informing it that the agent at Empalme had been killed and confirming reports at Tucson of the killing of Con- messenger named SnoVil.
 Another message reported the death of H. c. Poe, travelling representative of tho Klein Simp- son Fruit company of Los Ange- les. Fragmentary messages TO- ceived by the Southern Pacific dc Mexico company and rumors
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
Yaquis Attack ESpee Train And XIII And Wound Sixty

brought in by Mexicans, all tended to confirm a report that 20 or 30 passengers had been massacred by the Indians.
 It is reported here that a relief train sent from Guaymas to Em- palne, the scene of a Yaqui raid against a Southern Pacific de Mexico train early today brought back a load of dead and wounded who arc now in hospitals at Guay- mas. 1t was said list of the vic- tins would be completed early to- morrow. The number was not stated
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
CONGRESS REASSEMBLE
 AT NOON TODAY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Con- gress, in recess since December IS, will reassemble at noon tomorrow after it's holiday vacation, prepared to proceed with a big legislative program. Both houses will ad- journ after brief sessions tomorrow out of respect to Senator Newlands of Nevada and Representative Bathrick of Ohio. who died during the recess, and the first important business is scheduled for Friday, when President Wilson is expected to address a joint session to outline legislation for government opera tion of railroads.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
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 TUCSON, Jan. 2. - Reports of the attack early today by Yaquis on a Southern Pacific of Mexico passenger train at Lencho, near Empalme, received here tonight, place the number of killed at 30 and the wounded at the same fig ure. A list of the dead is being compiled but will probably not be available tonight. Two Americans on the train, said to be the only foreigners on the train, are sc- counted for among the wounded. They are a MT. Poe, travelling salesman for Klein Simpson of Los Angeles; and Mr. Shovel, di- vision travelling accountant of the Southern Pacific de Mexico, with headquarters at Mazatlan. Shovel was thought to be fatally wounded. This report was sent from Elm paIme after the return to that place of the relief train, which brought back the bodies of 24 dead pas sengers. The regular passenger train was reported to be proceeding south with some of the dead and wounded. Among the killed was Conductor Parades of the mixed train and one of his brakemen, not given.
 In addition to the dead and wounded, the Yaquis are said by tonight's reports to have made prisoner about thirty passengers, mostly young women.
 NogaIes Hears Report
 MORALES, Jan. 2.-Reports of Yaqui raid on a Southern Pacific de Mexico train near Enpalr1e
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
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 NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 2.-Department of justice agents and naval patrols continued today to round up persons under suspicion on this side of the Elizabeth river as the result of yester- days mysterious fires in Norfolk's business district and the city of Ports mouth, across the river virtually was placed under control of the naval au- thorities as a precautionary measure
 Norfolk authorities today seemed less inclined to attribute yesterdays fires to an enemy plot to destroy the city in an attempt to cripple war activities here, but federal agents and the naval patrols did not relax their vigilance. A score of persons unable to give satis-
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
# Allies To Hold Their OWrl
 Aganst NeW TeutOnic Move
 Americans Must Hurry To Front
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That quick in getting the American the nt most military the British office General Maurice will the
 
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  these Ahevy falling cold the French front from St. Quentin the Vosse
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
AMERICAN FIGHTING MEN TO CK!UjjjSj5;; K!i!jjj ATLANTIC RAPIDLY
 AS MUSTERED AND TRAINED

 in the prosecution of the
  possible industries diplomatic
  allied conference Colonel M House made to
  the allied nations will be eavaiab for thehu etask
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03
EXCHANGE GREETINGS IRepublican A. p. Leased Wire1

OTTAWA, Jan. 2.-Reuter's Limited agency here has received the following dispatch from Paris: King George and President Poincare exchanged New Years greetings by telegram, in which the king paid a tribute to Frances magnificent courage and as- sured the persident of his unshakable confidence in a victorious end to the great struggle. President Poincare, in replying. said that the longer the war lasted the firmer was his confidence in the final success on the entente allied q
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03

that to be returned to the government He protested against recent annui- ment by General Sharpe, who said the price of six cents pound for sorting wa e eycesSiVe
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03

Nogales Hears Report
 MORALES, Jan. 2.-Reports of Yaqui raid on a Southern Pacific de Mexico train near Empalme,
Arizona republican., 1918-01-03

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Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-30

ed. The program consists of five
basic principles and seven declarations
fundamental to the best interests of
all nations and of vital Importance to
wage earners." The resolutions say:
Whereas, We, the delegates of the
first Pan-American Federation of La
Dor convention, meeting at such a criti-
cal time in the worlds history, realiz-
ing that the problems now confront
ing humanity in the building of an
enduring peace are no less acute than
the problems of war, and being deep
ly and fervently desirous that in the
reshaping of the worlds affairs the
most critical consideration be given
those principles that make for an en-
during peace and create equality of
opportunities for the people of all ma
tions; and
"Whereas, The time has arrived
when the organized labor movement,
with full understanding of its rights.
its powers and resources, its value and
contribution to society, must bring for
ward its most profound constructive
insure the principles of true democ-
racy; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we declare that the
following essential fundamental prin-
ciples must underlie the peace as well
as the principles of all civilized ma
tons:
"A league of the free peoples of the
world, in a common covenant for gen.
uine and practical cooperation to Sc
cure justice and therefore peace in
relations between nations.
"No political or economic restric-
tions meant simply to benefit some ma
tions and to cripple or embarrass
others.
mo reprisals based on vindictive
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Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-30
GOVERNMENT PREPARES FOR WORK
FOR THE DISCHARGED DENVER BOYS

The following telegram was received
from the national council of defense.
1t covers some of the methods pro-
posed TO be used in absorbing the SOL
diers returned from cantonments, or
released from government service so
that they will obtain employment, and
the REIMBURSEMENT of industrial matters
will cause little disturbance.
Washington, Nov. 2s, 1918.
u. G. Carpenter, State Council Of De-
Tense, Denver, Colo.
"The following wire has been sent
by Nathan A. Smythe, assistant di-
rectcr-general, United States employ
ment service, to all federal state d.
rectors:
"Our plan Of operations in connec-
tion with placing representative of
labor department in every camp under
order Of adjutant general, dated No
vember 90, provides for establishment
by this service of n bureau for re-
turning soldiers in every city and large
town.
Soldiers being discharged at camp
and sent home will mostly seek en-
ploymcnt Mt horses rather than from
camps. The task Of finding them oc-
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-11-30

cupations thus becomes n community
responsibility. The function of the
employment service is to concentrate
cooperative local efforts and all in
formation as to labor supply and needs
between communities, and to inform
soldiers in camps where and how to
proceed on reaching home.
Start at once organizing such bu-
reaus thruout your state, using local
offices of community labor boards and
public service reserve agent and get
ting assistance from other organiza-
tions in places where service has no
representative. Cooperation Of may
ors, local councils of defense, labor
unions, chambers of commerce, draft
board members, county farm agents
and other organizations interested
should besought everywhere and every
encouragement given their efforts, Civ
ing them representatives. in offices il
wanted and share in local manage
ment, this service furnishing central
clearing house and uniform system.
"When existing employment service
offices are not advantageously located,
try to open offices in public buildings
or other desirable places, securing II
possible local contributions Of rent
and all volunteer assistance abaila-
ble."