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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
U. S. Mining Companies Told
Must Double Amount Bullion
Required to Re=Import to Mexico

Washington, May 27-The Mcxi-
can government has notified Amcri-
can mining companies operating in
Mexico of it's intention to double the
of bullion they are required
to re-import against the ore export
ed. Under the present arrangement,
which was approved by the United
States, the companies send back to
Mexico in bullion % per cent. of the
value Of gold and silver contained in
the ores they ship.
At the statement it was said that
the matter had been brought to the
notice Of the department This gov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28

arate publications in mailing in ac-
cordance with the zones TO which
copies are destined.
The separation can be avoided only
by the filing of circulation estimates
showing the percentage of publica
tons going into the different zones.
The zones created are similar to
those established for grading parcel
post rates. Beginning July l in the
first and second zones surrounding
the place of publication, the rate on
advertising sections of publications
will be / Ia cents per pound; in
the third IL. fourth ,, fifth Ia,
sixth > IL, seventh 3 and eighth
IA.
Between July 1, 1919, and July l,
1920, the first and second zone rate
will be ! IL cents: third 2. fourth
s. fifth 3 II, sixth 4, seventh and
eighth IL.
After July /, 1920. the scale will
run ga III the first and second
zones. 1-2 third. fourth, 4 3-4
fifth, S -: sixth, seventh Z. eighth
I 3-4.
The final increase in 1921 makes
the first and second zone rates
cents. third 3. fourth 5, Nth 8, sixth
:. seventh 3, eighth TO-,
Specia, provisions are made for the
treatment Of sample copies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
$l44,oOO,oOO NOW TOTAL
RED CROSS WAR FUND
RETURNS STILL COMING

Washington, May 27.-The Ameri-
can people answered Germany's re-
newal of the offensive on the west
ern front with an outpouring Of more
than s32.o0o,o0o mercy dollars, swell
ing the American Red Cross second
war fund to $4,000, 900. Reports
still were coming in from some dis
tricts at midnight, and the final to-
tai of the drive which ended today
will not be known until tomorrow.
Every Red Cross division except
the Central and every state except
Illinois went over it's quota. The
Central division lacked 100000 Of
reaching it's sl3,S00.ooo.
Illinois failed to achieve its S.
600, 900 goal by $4,000 600.
Greater New York subscribed s33,-
434,7S0, against a minimum of s25,-
100000, according to an announce
ment at midnight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28

The following statement was issued
late Monday afternoon by Chairman
Benjamin r. C!caves of the Maine
Public Utilities Commission, in rela-
ton to the order of Director Gencr-
al McAdoo increasing the freight and
passenger rates on railroads:
The director general of railroads in
issuing his General order No. 3s. dat
ed May %, 1918. has shown the tx
tent Of the federal control of rail-
reads. hat order, in the opinion IF
the chairman of the Public Utilities
Commission. wipes out state lines.
fixes ard controls intra-statc as we'll
as interstate rates and takes away all
control Of tra-statc rates from the
Public Utilities Commission, practi-
cally w!ping out. during the period
Of federal control, the State Jaw
which governs the regulation Of the
rates Of railroads.
Inasnuch as practically all of thc
steam railroads are Included in the
federal control this means that Con
eral order No =. and any subsequent
orders. will regulate traffic both
freight and passenger within til"
State AS we'll rs between the several
states.
To briefly summarize Some If inc
changes which this order makes.
(ovcr which changes the Maine Com
mission has DO control WhateNcr),
it may be we'll 10 point out tina, $"
far as passenger fares are concern
cd the new order is effective June II
and on and after thai date an orc
way tickets will be ut rate of not
], SIS than cents per mile. Railroads
are authorized to file tariffs showing
found trip rates but these must he
in proportion to and in keeping with
the general idea of Scent milo
| fare ON and after June 10 any mile
age book upon that date out standing
may not he used but must he sur
rendered to the company issuing L
and the holder Will receive for unuc-
! ed coupons the amount which he
paid Any new mileage books which
may he thereafter issued VIII be not
! less than at the Scent a mile rate
Holders Of c"mmutation tickets Will
not be authorized 20 use them on or
! after June II but must surrender
them and receive tire value of the nm
used rides AZ the price paid. All flu
| tire Communication tickets will be is
sued at 10 per cent. increase over
the present rates. Excursion tickets
Will be ISSUED 1T loss than the 2-ccnt
rate but will bear a proper rcla tlnn
| to that rate. ON and after June 10
! PERSONS riding IL parlor or sleerins
cars will be obliged to pay an
amount # lG % per cent above the
normal one-way fare, and this TO lie
! i'll addition to the amount charged
for tho berth or the chair This meaus
! that If, after the increase provided
for. 4 Lcrson rides III Il chair or
sleeper car he must pay Is IS per
cent. more as 4 transportation charge
than ne would nay if he rode in AN
ordinary coach. Provision is also
made for an increase in excess bag
gage charges.
(Continued on Pace 5-Coi. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28

crnment has not yet asscnted to the
increase, according To official infor-
nation and ii was believed that Pres
ident Carranza would postpone the
operation of his new order until OPP
portunity has been given for further
consideration.
While there is no belief here that
the new development will have such
effect, representatives of the Ameri-
can companies have pointed out that,
in case Mexico insists on the new ar
rangement. they will be Obliged to
shut down properties now producing
an important proportion of raw met
ais used in the war activities of this
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
SALIENT POINTS OF
WILSON'S ADDRESS
BEFORE CONGRESS

cannot assure the country of
successful administration of the
treasury in 1918 if the question
of further taxation is to be left
undecided until 1919.
Additional revenues must man.
ifestly be provided for. 1t would
be a most unsound policy to raise
too large a proportion Of them by
loan. We cannot get increased
taxes unless the country knows
what they are to be and practices
the necessary economy to make
then, available.
The present tax laws are
married by iniquities which ought
to be remcded.
The profiteerino that cannot be
got at by the restraints of con-
| science and love Of country can be
got at by taxation.
r
The people Of this country are
not only united in the resolute
purpose to win Ibis war. but are
ready and willing to bear any
burden and undergo any sacrifice
that It may be necessary for them
to bear in order to win it.
i = =
, Enormous loans freely spent in
the stimulation Of industry Of al.
most every sort produce mutations
! and extravaeances which present
iy make the whole economic struc-
ture questionable and insecure
and the very basis Of credit is cut
away.
4
These are days when duty
stands stark and naked and even
with closed eyes we know it is
, there,
\ =
The great days have come when
the only thing that they (the peo-
ple) ask for or admire is duty,
greatly and adequately done. Shall
we grow weary when they bid US
act?
Ships are crowdlng tester and
faster to the ports Of France and
England with regiment after reg
irent. thousand after thousand, to
join them (the Allies) until the
enemy shall be beaten and brought
to a reckoning with mankind.
=
have always been proud to be
an American and was never more
proud than now. when all that
we have said and all that we have
! foreseen about our people is COM
ing true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
GEN. WOOD TO
CO NJ NJ A ND
DEPT. OF WEST

Washington May Il Major Con
eral Leonard wood has been assign
cd to command the department Of
. the West with headquarters at San
Francisco. to succeed Maj. Gen. Treat.
who will 60 overseas.
When General Wood recently pass
cd the rigid physical test given gen
1 eral officers for overseas service. the
understanding was that he soon
would sail for France with his Givi-
sion. No explanation has been given
of his new assignment.
General Wood was here today con-
ferring with Secretary Baker. 1t is
understood they discussed the posi-
bility OF another change in the SEN
erals assignment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
GOVT. TO MEET
THE HOUSING
DEFICIENCY

Washington, May 27.-Building au-
thorizations to meet deficient gov
ernment housing facilities in As cities
We're asked OF Congress today by the
treasury department. Appropriations
Of s12, 79S.0O0 were requested.
Continued congestion of federal
buildings in the 45 cities named is
given by Secretary Mc.Adoo as the
reason for asking additional struc
lures.
The cities needing new buildings
and the amounts asked for each in
cludc: Waterbury, Conn, $3.50, 900:
Lowell. Mass, 100000; Manchester,
\. H.. $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
RAILROAD RATES RAISED

Washington, May 2T.-To meet
wage increases Just announced and
higher costs of coal and other sup
plies this year, Director General Nc
Adoo today ordered railroad freight
rates in the United States raised 70
Der cent. and passenger fares in
creased TO three cents mile from
the present rate OF about Il cents.
II is estimated that the program
viii bring between $800000,0O0 and
5000, 900 900 more revenues to the
railroads within the next year. 1t
represents IVY far the biggest rate
increase in the history Of railroads.
The new freight charges. which
cover both class and commodity
rates. become effective June %, and
the passenger increase will go into
effect june 10.
Issued under authority granted by
the railroad act TO President Wilson
acting through the director general,
the order wipes out all intra- state
YIer rates effective on either freight
g passenger traffic.
1IdNtittS Az " EiGNP'iiS >Ah4A
parlor cars arc required to pay IL
cents q mic IN addition to Pullman
fares and in tourist sleeping cars
, ii cents. Pullman rates remain
tho same.
Communication and other suburban
rates on railroads are increased 10
per cent. Fares on electric interur-
ban lines arc not affected.
Special excursion. mileage, conVen-
ton and tourist rates. with a few eX-
ceptions. are discontinued, privileges
such as stop-overs and free SIDE
trips are abolished. and excess bag
gage charges are increased.
Both freight and passenger rates on
boat lines operated on the lakes, riv-
ers or coastwise by railroads are to
be raised proportionately with the
general increases.
Export and import freight rates are
ordered cancelled and the higher do
nestle rates will apply TO and from
ports
A number Of fiat increases, in
stead of percentage additions, arc or
dered for coal. coke, lumber, ore.
stone, grain, cotton livestock. meats,
sugar bullion and other commodi-
ties.
Existing differentials and rate re-
lationships between various locali-
ties are TO he preserved as far as
possible. hut many adjustments will
have to he made later.
All rates are subject to review and
correction 10y the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
In announcing that the rate in
.crcascs are required by public in
terest. Director General McAdoo re-
erred TO tn" 3o0,OoO.0O0 OF more
added to the paNrolls of railroad Ia =
hor under an order published today:
10 The rapidly rising cost Of coal.
which he estimated this year alone
NJ Sl6.00o,aA0 more than last -ear:
and 70 higher cost Of every other ma
Continued on Page 5-CoIumn a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
LONG RANGE GUNS
RESUME FIRE ON
CITY OF PARIS ;.

|, Paris, May @7.-After long inter
val, the Germans again began T.
lombard Paris with iors range guns
az $50 o'clock this morning.
The first shell was followed at fair
~ regular intervals. making il seem
probable that more than ono sin
was III action.
It is significant that the long range
bombardmcnt of Paris has been re-
! Sumcd lust as the Germans arc 1e-
neWinS their offensive The original
commandment was opened almost 20
incident with tho start Of the Srca.
offensive III Picardy in March.
At least two Of the mammoth
pieces. which were located more than
20 miles from Paris. were destroyed
or badly damaged some time ago by
the French artillery. Early TINS
month the long range bOmbardmcnt
was suddenly suspended and on May
one of the German newspapers an
nounccd that two of the big pieces
had been taken to the krupp plant
fOr repair work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
ATTACK 35-MILE FRONT

Germany's great offensive on the
western front has been resumed.
With only brief artillery preparation,
two blows have been struck by the
Teuton armies, which have been re-
organized since disastrous losses
were inflicted on them by the French
and British during the Picardy and
Flanders battles in March and April.
One attack was on the line from
NoormeZeele to Locre, southwest of
ipres, the other on a 35-mile front
from Pirona, north of Scissors, to
Rheims. This is known as the Aisne
sector.
In Flanders the Germans have
gained virtually nothing, but further
south, the Berlin official statement
says, the German Crown Princes
troops have carried the whole ridge
of the Chemin Des Danes and are
now fighting on the Aisne river.
The German attack in Flanders is
against positions taken by the
French on May 20, when they recap
tured Bruloose and Locre and
strengthened their line on each side
OF Hill A. which they had retaken
a few days before.
On the -tisne front the present bat
tie recalls the fearful fighting of last
summer along the Chemin Des
| DANES. where for weeks the German
Crown Prince hurled his men against
the French positions only to see them
crushed and beaten. Last year "a
divisions were engaged in the Ger
man attacks along this line alone.
The attack here is really in the
nature of line Strengthening opera =
ton. 1t is being launched from Laon
as a center and IS aimed at the ell
bow in the line formed during the
fighting in Picardy in March and
April. Here. however, the Germans
must face permanent works which
have been occupied by the French
for long periods and which can be
defended quite easily. Evidence that
the Allied supreme command was
forewarned Of the new German at
tack may be found in tho fact that
British troops are fighting there Up
to the present it had been believed
that the British forces did not hold
positions much south of he Somme,
cast Of Amiens.
Continued on Page 4-CoIumn g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
COAL SHORTAGE
IN PROSPECT
DURIN G. YEAR

Washington, May 2'.-The fuel admin
istration does not make any conceal
ment of the prospect that there will be
coal shortage during the present coal
year said a statement tonight
The requirements for the year for
bituminous coal IS ascertained by the
administration experts said the state
ment. indicate that the production will
fall considerably Short of the necessary
amount The fuel administration is de-
voting its eff.rts toward removing as
far as possible the deliveries of coal for
domestice purposes and essential war
industries from The freight ccngestions
on the railroad; that are sure to come
with the winter season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28

Washington, May 27.-President
Wilson ended discussion over wheth-
er Congress shall stay in Washing
ton this sumner 10 enact revenue
legislation by appearing today before
the House and Senate in jooint ses-
sion and calling upon members to put
aside politics and all other consider
ations to provide money for growing
war expenses and TO advise the Goun-
try in advance of the tax burdens it
must meet.
Just as the President was leaving
the White House for the Capitol,
word came that the German drive
against the west front had been re
newed. lie gave his visit a dramatic
touch by announcing this news as he
concluded lis prepared speech, say
ing it strengthened the purpose he
had tried to express. The demand
that the war at Its peak and crisis,
Congress dc its duty at home as the
soldiers are doing their duty i'll the
trenches overseas brought instant
acquieScence. There still was re-
luctance in some quarters to believe
immediate legislation imperative, but
plans for midsummer adjournment
were abandoned and both Democrat
ic and Republican leaders expressed
their Diet ermination to go at the task
of pressing a revenue bill with viii.
A suggestion by the President that
most of the new taxes probably
would fall upon incomes, excess
profits and Injuries and that profit
GERS cou.d he reached in this way
was greeted with cheers and Con-
gressienal leaders said later tho
money needed would come from those
sources.
TO initiate the hill. it was an
nounced t;iat public hearing would
he begun early in June by the House
ways and means committee TO be fol
lowed by cooperation i'll its drafting
with the Senate finance committee.
Presentation Of the measure 10 the
House in July was regarded as as
sured.
One Of the big problems to be
worked uIt first is the proportion of
new taxes to bond issue authorize
ton. In the neighborhood Of twenty
billion dollars must be provided 70
meet expenses Of the coming year
In memorandum recently given to
members OF Congress the President
suggested that 40 per cent should be
raised hv taxation. This would mean
bond issues for some twelve billions
and doubling Of the approximately
four billions levied i'll taxes this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
TESTIMONY is
ALL IN TRIAL
OF GRACE LUSK

Waukesha, Wis. May with ali
testimony IT the trial Of Grace Lusk
for Staying Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts
completed To-Day. l.. S. Tular, special
prosecutor, will begin his argument to
the jury at the opening Of court tomo,.
row morning.
Expert testimony regarding Miss
Lusk's sanity occupied most Of today S
session, Five witnesses for the de-
Tense swore that in their opinion the
defendant was suffering from paranoia
Two other experts. called by the pros
ccution, declared their belief in her
sanity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
NEW RATES WILL
MEAN HIGHER
COAL PRICE

Boston. MAY 21.-~"The new railroad
rates Just promulgated by Director Of
Railroads McAdoo will raise tie price
Of anthracite coal moving all rail into
New England very substantially said
James ]. Storrow, federal tuel admin
istrator for New England. III a state
ment tonight
For example, he continued. 1.-The
raise will he approximately 80 cents in
Boston and to otn>r New England points
in like proportion.
The rates on anthracite arriving by
water Will also be higher because the
railroad rates from the anthracite mines
to piers at New York and Philadelphia
have also been put up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
DEFICIENCY BILL
PASSED BY THE
HOUSE MONDAY

Washington, May 21.-The urgent
deficiency bill, carrying direct appro-
priations Of $9o,674, 9o6.25 and con-
tract authorizations of $4,000 900
was passed by the House today, with
out amendment. and now goes to the
Senate.
The chief item carried in the bill is
s60o00,000 for the housing of war
workers, $4,000. 900 Of which is TO be
spent to relieve congestion in the city
Of WASHINGTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
MAINE OVER TOP
WITH IA PER CENT.

PORTLAND, Ne. May 27.-The Red Cross
u.t.e IN Maine closed tonight with the
e exceeding its quota by "A per cent.
WIN az the reports not yet in. Full re-
turns. il is expected. will bring the To-
"a 70 az least 80 per cent. The total
subscription SO far reported is s7sfs7L
against a quota of s55o.oo. Every chap
Ter IN Maine reached its quota except
-. A'rneid- Portland subscribed
S-a'" against . quota o. s1s5.ooo.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARIES IN
CONFERENCE

Washington, May Cit was on
cially stated that no new develop
rnent in the war situation led to co.,
fcrcnces between the President and
Secretaries Lansing. Baker and Dan
iels after his address to Congress.
There WAS no statement rs TO wu;t
was discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28

according to incomplete returns at the
end of the drive tonight. The minimum
allotment was 10000 for this district.
which includes all the New England
states except Connecticut.
Total subscriptions received here from
the various districts in New England
AMI their quotas follow:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
DEMANDS that CONGRESS
REMAIN IN SESSION UNTIL IT ENACTS
TAX LAWS TO FINANCE WAR PROGRAM

Appears Unexpectedly Before Both Bodies
and in Prepared Address States What Must
Be Done to Secure Revenue to Defray War
Expenses and Prepare the Country for the
Address President Makes ExtempOraneous
Speech on Renewal of German Offensive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
Germans Attack on 35=Mile Front
FROM PINONA NORTH OF SCISSORS
TO RHEIMS ON AISNE SECTOR===
ENEMY TAKES CHEMIN DES DANES

German Attack in Flanders Is Against Posi-
tons Taken by French on May TO- When
They Recaptured Burloose and Locre = En-
envy Held at This Point Without Any Gain
On Aisne Front Present Battle Recalls
Fearful Fighting of Last Summer i Fight
At This Point Is Serious Effort to Break Al
lied Line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
BRITISH SHIP
FIRES ON U-BOAT
OFF VIRGINIA

Newport News. Va. May G.-lt was
learned here tonight that the master of
a British steamer which. came into port
last " ednesday reported that he had
fred five shots at q submarine $50 miles
off the Virginia Capes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
Battle for Ch,nin Des DANES

Berlin via London. May 1.-THE
battle for possession Of the Chemn
Des Danes has been raging since
carly morning. Troops of the Ger
man Crown Prince have taken tie
ridge by storm along the whole Il
its extension and are now fighting on
the Aisne, according to the Official
statement issued by the war office
tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
PROF. RAUSENBERGER.

I ItOI . NNN CNA ISNIHIS'
Who Has Been Credited
with Having Invented the
75-Mile Guns that Are
Bombarding City Of Paris
He Has Been in Charge of
the Heavy Gun Section of
the Krupp Works
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28
Germans Fail in uocre Sector

With the British Army in France.
May 27.--(By The Associated Press)
Won Hindenburg's troops thus far
have met with failure virtually at all
points in their attack against the
French in the Locre sector.
CONTINUED on PAGE 4-Colun,n s.
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Conditions and General Forecast

Conditions and General Forecast
Pressure is generally low over the
north half of the country and slow
ers occurred generally from New
lEngland and the Middle Atlantic
mates westward almost to the Pa
cif1c. High temperatures continued
sin the Middle Atlantic states.
Unsettled weather will prevail on
Tuesday and Wednesday eyer the
northern districts east OF M Mis-
sissjpp: river with showers Over the
greater portion of this area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-28

Washington, May 27.-The Interstate Commerce Com
mission today ordered increased railroad rates. announced TO-
day by DirectoGenera McAdoo approved without hearing
and at the same time modified all outstanding previous
mission orders which might interfere with the establishment
of the rates. Continued on Pace 4-coL a.
RAILROAD RATES RAISED CHI CIEAVES, STATEMENT