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The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
TELEGRAPHERS
MAY WALK OUT,
SAYS GOMPERS
Federation of Labor Con-
vention Indignant at
Western Union.
GOMPERS WIRES WILSON
Says Carlton Seeks Control
of Employees in Fight
ing Union.

st. Paul, Minn., June 1S-President
Cartons answer to President Wilson.
in which he declined to accept the
latter's recommendations. created a
furore in the American Federation OF
Labor convention today.
s. ]. Konenkamp, of the Telegraph
ers, and Acting President P. ]. Moo
nan. of the Electricians, declared a
strike Of both trades was certain to
follow IL the Western Union insisted
upon organizing its employees into a
union to be controlled by the COM
pany."
After President Gompers had read
Mr.. Cartons answer, he sent this
telegram to President Wilson. which
also points out the danger of .
strike:
The convention OF the American
Federation of Labor unanimously
instructed me to convey to you the
protest of the delegates constituting
the convention against the action
of Newcomb Carlton. Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company. in is
suing a call for a convention of en-
ployes of the Western Union, for
the purpose of perfecting an indus
trial constitution in order to con-
troll all employees, the expenses of
the convention to be paid by the
company.
'The action of the company is in
tended as a contin' IanIe ct its polio J
in denying its empioyes their right 10
belong to a bona fide legitimate trade
union and refusal to reirstatS ern-
pIsyes discharged because OF member
ship in a trade union affiliated to the
American Federation of Labor.
The policy Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company is out OF harmony
with the labor policy of the Adminis-
tration and War Labor Board and
renders 1t very difficult, If not impos-
sible. to prevent interruption OF work
essential to the successful conduct of
the war"
Intellectuals. men who seek TO
control the destinies OF the labor
movement" were scored by Com
pers. He read an extract from the
New Republic, which charged labor
went to both political parties with
cap in hand for favors. 1t also
favored going into politics like that
of tho labor party of England. He
said:
This is not the first time insults
have been flung at the activities of
the American Federation of Labor.
1t never bent the knee or came hat
in hand begging for anything"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
FACES
TRIAL AS SPY.
AND TRAITOR

New York, June 1s.-"I am going
to face the music. was caught on
the level and now I'm going to face
the music" said jeremiah A. o'Leary.
lawyer. editor. Sim Feiner, anti-Brit-
ish propagandist, upon his arrival to-
day from the Pacific Coast.
O'Leary was taken before Judge
Hand in the Federal Court to plead
to the espionage Indictment. and to a
subsequent indictment for allegeo
treason, which was found while he
was in hiding.
"You know that under an indict-
ment for treason you are not to be
admitted to ball." said Judge Hand,
and the prisoner responded affirma-
lively. In answer to an inquiry as to
whether he had any requests to make.
he replied:
81 should like to have counsel. No
one wants to defend a man charged
with treason in this district"
II will appoint counsel" returned
the court, latter you have had a rest
and time to consider many things.
make a list Of any counsel you would
like to have and submit 1t to me-"
"All I ask is a fair trial." said
OLeary. his voice for the first time
showing a tremor.
''1t will be my duty to see that you
get It," returned Judge Hand.
Throughout the country the news
papers are against me-" asserted the
prisoner. his defiant air gone.
You will get q fair trial never
theless," said the court, and the pro-
ceeding was over.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
CZECHS REJOIN
FIGHT AGAINST
TEUTON HORDE
Seize 700Kilometers Trans
Siberian Railway, .
Report.

The Czecho-Slovak army in Russia,
10000 strong. holds 100 kilometers of
the trans-siberian Railway. The lit
tie army Of refugees and prisoners of
war is rapidly acquiring territory and
power in the heart Of Russia, accord
ing to official dispatches received here
yesterday. 1t expresses its Inalter-
able determination to come back into
the battle line against Germany.
This was but one Of a number of
indications received here yesterday
indicating in a striking manner that
the Eastern front against Germany
Is soon to be re-established.
The rising of the Cossacks In the
Don Region Is reported from Kief as
steadily gaining ground
To Re-enter Battle Line.
The railway men OF Russia have alt
nounced their determination to sup
port the Czecho-Slovaks in their effort
to get back into the battle line.
In Austria, q congress of the people
Of German race has declared in favor
Of the treaty between Empc.cr KaIl
and the KaiserSand against ssy, sJn.
citation towards Italy. the Jrgo-Slavs
or the Czechs.
The result of this and Of the aprar.
ent check of the Austrian dri.3 into
Italy is predicted to be a prompt up.
rising of the subject nationaities OF
Austria.
From Berne It Is reported that thc
Wolff agency admits that the ant
Bolsheviki Cossacks IN the Don region
have succeeded in rallying.
Berne dispatches also tell CT the
growing seriousness OF the cash be-
tween the Germans and the Czechs
The Germans have just concluded q
congress in the town hall of vienna.
They have declared their adherence 10
all the pan-GeI ranic doctrine which
has stirred up the Bohemians AMI
Slavs. In welcoming the congress, the
mayor Of Vienna, Mersskirchner. de-
clared:
Our veIy existence depends upon
the alliance with Germany and on the
granting OF guarantees against The
Slav PERIL
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19

Reserves Are Sufieient.
However, Rome, while semi-oftcial-
ly admitting the position is still seri-
GUS, says the ItaIial high command
has the situation well in hand and the
Austrians are meeting ever-increasing
resistance. Gen. Diaz, it is expressly
emphasized. has sufficient reserves at
his disposal.
Italy, IN the other hand is
stronger and more united than ever.
is fighting with the sacred resolve
not to let loose" until the tables
are turned on the invader. The bat
tie on this 100 mile front is. there
fore, one which will decide the fate
of either nation, and have a decisive
bearing on the whole outcome of the
war. Despite the gains of the Aus
trians on the fourth day. every word
from Rome, both official and unofn-
cial, breathes unshakable confidence
that the enemy will collapse, for a
definite check Of his drive must
carry in its wake the utter collapse
both of the fighting forces and the
home front"-of this, there seems
no doubt.
Vigilance Unrelaxed.
Meanwhile allied vigilance on the
West front is not -elaSe1 for a SINGLE
moment. Fighting operations have
died down TO minor enterprises. with
the allies on the initiative almost
throughout, particularly as regards
raids. Aerial reconnaissance are con-
tinuous, especially on the British
front. On the German side the guns
are active, now here. now there, with
not the slightest indication Of where
Ludendorff Is preparing his next blow
If the situation in Italy allows him
to strike, for an Austrian collapse
would necessItate immediate aid from
the Germans.
In England the general view Is that
the Germans will tackle the British
front next, and it is based chiefly on
The knowledge that Prince Rupprecht
has had ample time to regroup and re-
pair his battered man power re-
sources and that only inconsiderable
forces were borrowed from him by
the crown prince in the recent Paris
drive.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
ARMY OFFICER TAKEN
on CHARGE OF GRAFT
Lieut.. Staley. Q. M. C.. Arrested in
New York.

The first arrest Of an army oficer
In connection with the countrywide in
vestigation Of the letting of con-
tracts was announced by the Dc
partment Of Justice last night.
Lieut.. James c. Staley, of the
ouartermaster's Corps. attached to
the Depot ouartermast ONCE AZ
New York, was arrested in the Army
Building on Whitehall street, that
city, when he reported for duty yes-
terday morning.
Lieut. Staley Is charged specifically
with having accepted q bribe in con-
nection with his inspection Of the
manufacturing plant Of the Trueft
Waterproof Company at 80 Broad
way. owned oy Joshua Rosenthal ana
Louis Weiner. 1ne two proprietnrs
N0ree1 Inder the instructions of the
tasps snt Of Justice agents IN
- ~ Staley with q briSe Of money
. satgtday afternoon, and they are
ssif % have acted IN a most patriotic
usr.nsr In aiding 'he rovernment's
inyesiigstion, as have hundreds of
sther tssiness men and contractors
= Nsw York and throughout the
sount-y -. -
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
Hndenburg Said Lies
Were Told of Strength

For quarter of century Germany has been conceaing
from the world the strength of her power This
declaration that D. c. Usher of Auburndale Mass made
Senator Hitchcock chairman of the Foreign
mittee yesterday.
Mr. Usher told Senator Hitchcock that Hndenburg
the idol of the Germans made this personal declaration the
Misses USHER in 1913.
The daughters of the Massachusetts, that time
visiting Field Marshal Hndenburgs daughters in Germany
The German leader told the American girls that Germany
had been telling the world she had population
"But we have oooooooo" he said.
The explanation that vital statistics and birth rate
figures were camouflaged and distorted.
Won Hndenburg explained his family's American Wis
itor that the egimate birth twice high the
that she had egmate birth Of rs per whereas
it actually so per cent. .a' -.-..
w. W. Peet, American who has been residing in Con-
santinople. took Mr. USHER Senator Htcheoes office
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
HOUSE DOWNS
HIGH RANK FOR
MARINE CORPS
Generals Seeking Promo
ton Hear Sharp De-
bate from Gallery.

The House yesterday by q vote
Of nearly two to one defeated the
proposal to raise the Commandant
OF the Marine Corps to the rank and
pay OF a lieutenant general and to
create the rank Of major general for
two of his stan officers. The vote
was 73 to ~ on rejection of the
conference report on the Naval Ap-
propr' atoms bill containing this pro-
vision as a Senate amendment
The amendment providing a per-
manent increase in the enlisted
strength of. the Navy to 131.4s5 was
adopted without opposition.
Maj. Gen. Barnett. for whom the
high rank Of lieutenant general was
intended. was seated with his wife
in the Speakers gallery through
out the angry debate which preceded
the vote. In another gallery sat a
number of staff officers. Members
charged that a social and political
propaganda" had been at work. to
create these new positions for the
Marine Corps commanders. that the
men who would benefit by the in
crease were rocking chair war
riors," and that they should have
been court martialed for lobbying
fors the proposal after u hsd bean
disapproved- by the Secretary Of the
Navy.
as to charge that 1t was an attempt
by the officers stationed in Washing
ton to win high rank for themselves
on account of what the marines in
ranks have done in France.
Comments Are Bitter.
The House has seldom witnessed a
more bitter debate than that waged
over the amendment. Padgett. OF
Tennessee, chairman OF the commit
tee, refused to take any part in 1t.
and submitted the proposal TO the
House without any recommendation
whatever. saying that he would leave
it entirely to the judgment of the
House.
Butler. of Pennsylvania, a member
Of the Naval Committee, and father
OF Col. Smedley Butler, of the Ma
rine Corps, now in France, was the
chief opponent of the proposed in
crease of rank.
Mckenzie inquired Of Butler wheth-
er Gen. Barnett had ever done any
thing to warrant such an increase in
rank. Butler replied that Barnett had
accomplished wonders as commandant
Of the marines. and had perfected the
organization in a commendable man.
ner. He insisted. however. that Bar
nett had performed no services in the
field which could justify such pro-
motion.
Britten, of Illinois; Flood, of vir-
ginia; oliver, of Alabama. and Meeker
pleaded for the amendment, but on
a rising vote 1t was rejected.
Talk On Navy Increase.
In the debate on the amendment
fixing the permanent enlisted strength
Of the navy at 121. .iS5, there was a
bitter colloQuy between Britten and
Butler. prompted by the latter's
statement that he would vote fo-
the amendment with great reluctance.
Britten said:
"It we DOM adopt this amendment
the end of the war will find US with
our naval vessels tied to the docks
bt cause we won't have the men to
nan them. 1 don't understand such
things as the opposition to his
amendment"
Padgett told the House that the
increase in the enlisted strength will
mean a total of $500 officers. He
said it would take eight years to
graduate that many from the Aca6-
emy. The present bill provides for
1.77s temporary officers, including
eighteen rear admirals.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
2S Planes and Balloon
Bagged by British.

London. June lS.-Twenty-eight Ger
man machines and one balloon were
brought down by the British yeJter-
day. Twenty-nine tons OF bombs
were dropped on various targets- hive
British machines are missing.
London, June 1S-The Germans. the
Central News correspondent at the
front telegraphs. are preparing Tor q
fresh push in the west He considers
as highly significant the intense
bombardment Of the British ana
American positions north Of Mont
didier.
London, June 1S.-The International
News Service learns that the Ger
mans stfIl have thirty-five divisions In
the east. including ten or twelve In
the Ukraine.
Taking 1900 as the generally ac-
cepted strength OF a German division.
the above dispatch would mean that
$4,000 German troops are stn In
Russia.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
THREE TAKEN AS AIDS
OF KAISER In N. Y.
Had Plans and Data to Go Berlin.
ward, via Mexico.

New York, June ia trunkful of
blueprints and plans OF airplanes,
machine guns. anti-submarine craft
and other data, intended for shipment
to Germany via Mexico, according to
the police, was seized here today, fol-
lowing the arrest of George L Lind
quist and Lee Bert, charged with es-
pionage. and, Franz Strohmeier, an
Austrian. who was charged with hav-
ing revolver and failing to regis
ter. A plan of the latest improved
Browning machine gun was among
the blueprints seized.
A girl Of IL. who speaks with
French accent and who is expected to
testify against them, was brought
here from Hartford and held in con-
nection with the case. The police de-
clared LindQuist and Bert planned to
sell the blueprints to Germany.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
Official Reports
From, War Front
: FRENCH.

Paris, June 1s.-The French to-
day improved their positions in a
local attack at valsery. northeast Of
Villers-Cotterets, capturing 100 pris-
oners, the war office announced to-
night A German attack near Avo-
court was repulsed.
In the last five days the French
have brought down SO German air
planes and three balloons. In the
same period % tons of bombs were
dropped on important German rail-
road functions and other targets.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
GERMAN.

Berlin. via London. June lS.-Al-
lied artillery activity increased in
intensity yesterday in FLANDERS on
the Lys, at Arras and at Albert.
the war office says in its day re-
port. A British attack at Albert
was repulsed.
Enemy advances on the Aisne
and Northwest of Chateau -Thierry
(where Americans are fghting)
were repulsed." the statement says.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
ITALY ADMITS AUSTRIAN GAINS;
MAINTAINS STRONG RESISTANCE
U. 5. MISSION In RUSSIA.
Balfour Tells Commons 1t Plans
Rail REORGANIZATION There.

London. June .1s.-Forelgn Minister
Balfour announced in the House Of
Commons today that he understood
an American mission had arrived in
Russia to consider the reorganization
Of Russian railways.
I'VE are willing to cooperate" add
ed Mr.. Balfour. but It IL better to
leave the question mainly to Amer
ica-"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
Huge Austrian Guns
Bombard Our Rear.

With The American Army In
France. June 1S.-Austrtan Skods
guns Of $40 millimeter csliber-1t
inch-are bombsrding the American
positions in the sector northwest OF
Chateau Thierry Cdarne). The Ger
mans are scattering huge projec-
tiles promiscuously into the Amer
lean rear. trying TO create the I'M
preston that they have . large
number Of giant howitzers, but the
Americans. through aviation recon
naissances. know the exact number
Of big cannon the Germans have on
this front The AmericaRs call this
scattsred hrinE doctor potS
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
ITALIAN.

Rome, June 1S.-The italians have
taken 1,550 additional prisoners on
the Piave. between Fossalta and
Caposile. where the Austrians are
being held, the war office announced
late today. North of Mont Ello. the
Italians strengthened their occupa-
ton of the river line as far as Case
Serena. On the eastern portion of
the Asiago Plateau the Italians re-
took the Razeo and Pizzo Heights
and captured 800 prisoners.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
NO DOVE FOR LLOYD GEORGE.

Amsterdam. June 1s.-The Kol-
nische Zeitung says:
"As long as Lloyd George Is the
spokesman of England, there can
be no question Of peace negotiations,
As long as he speaks Of Germany as
nuisance without encounterins
protest from his own people there
u no hope Of an understandins.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
BOLSHEVIKS CALL ALL
OF 1893-97 CLASSES

London, June ia Russian wire
less message says the Bolshevik gov
ernment has ordered the mobilization
Of the classes Of 1888 to 1897, owing to
the German offensive movement.
Negotiations regarding the new ,boun-
dairy are said TO have broken down.
The Germans are now reported ad-
vancing In the Vetluisk region.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19

erations in this sector. Yankee snip
ers prevent the enemy from bringing
in food to their outposts.
Two German prisoners long in the
custody OF the French escaped on
June ii, but were caught last night.
thanks to the vigilance OF the Ameri-
can sentries. The prisoners were
about TO steal through our lines at
the Marne, after days and nights Of
stealthy progress.
German aviators and guns were ac-
tive today. Several German flyers
served as targets for our antisircrsft
guns.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
AUSTRIAN.

Vienna, via London, June 1s.-The
number of prisoners taken so far
in the drive on the Italian front is
10000 the war office announced late
today. The total of guns taken IS
120. On their south wing the Aus
trians have reached the Fosseta
Canal. the statement says.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
III. 5. Machine Gunners
Scatter Three Patrols.

with the American Army in France.
June 1S-American machine gunners
last night found three German pa
trols in the Marpe sector and almost
The sffect,ve use q the American
machine guns h s.tuss In the or
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
BOOMERANG In PEACE.
Pan-German Admits Russian Treaty
Must Be Revised.

Amsterdam, June 1s.-Even the
pan-German elements are beginning
to realize that the peace forced
upon Russia threatens to become
q dangerous boomerang for the
Central Powers. George Bernhard,
writing In the Annexationst Vos-
sische Zeitung, says:
1T becomes more evident daily
that the Brest-Litovsk treaty will
have to be revised before a general
peace can be signed"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
ALLIES TO GET
100000 MORE
SHIP TONNAGE

When Sweden ratified the ship
ping treaty she signed on March
20 with the allies and the United
States, England and the United
States took a long step ahead in
their shipping program. Each ma
tion gained approximately 10000
tons.
Formal announcement OF the
terms OF the treaty will come from
England, whence has come the news
Of its ratification. The amount of
the tonnage Immediately involved
was about 100000 tons, but of this
100000 passed Immediately at the
signing Of the treaty in March.
This amount was divided about
$3.50 between the United States and
England, and it is presumed that
the remaining 100000 is to be divid-
ed in the same way.
Sweden Retains q Fleet.
Sweden keeps a great part of her
huge merchant fleet to haul to her
shores the rations permitted her un-
der this treaty and It Is expected
that a portion Of this will be used
to relieve the congestion between
the United States and South Ameri-
can ports.
Sweden is permitted rations of
bread cereals, fodder. textiles, edi-
BILE oils, animal oils, coffee and
spices. and $4,000 tons Of phos-
pilates. She must provide bottoms
for these, and most of them will
come from neutral nations. The
will be supplied from
the United States and such other
as the United States
may have in surplus supply after
the domestic needs and those of her
allies have been met.
1t Is expected that the cereals
will come first from Argentine and
later possibly from Australia. The
shipping board expects that Sweed-
ish vessels going to South Ameri-
ca will come down light and will
pick up cargoes for the South
American ports at an Atlantic port,
where they stop to coal.
Coal Brought Concessions.
Coaling has been the secret of the
allies success in forcing SO favor
able q concession from Sweden. She
had to have breadstuffs, clothes. fats
ana phosphates. Germany didn't
nave them for sale. The allies, in
most cases would not sell, and
sweden's vessels could not reach
neutral traders WITHOUT recoaling.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
BRITISH CASUALTIES.

London. June 1s-British casualties
since Saturday. according to the
Times figures were: oficers. LOIS;
ranks. T.7so; total 1AsA
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
Enemy, After -Four Days Of Blood
Letting, Advances Only -Four
Miles in North and South
ROME ADMITS HUN PROGRESS
Claims, However, Diaz Has Enough Troops
in Reserve to Hold His Lines
Intact.

For the first time since their gigantic drive began. the
Austans the end of the fourth day. that marked by
ferocous fighting claimed gains which, while still of local
character might affect the strategic situation if they were
pushed much farther.
These gains. admitted Rome dispatches were made on
both wings of the central Pave me the NORTH the for
mdabe height called MonteIo. and IN the south around and
of Capo Se. by the Austrian right and left respectively
The former is dnvng-or. correctly, creeping 50
far-n the direction Of the railway Of Treviso "a pivot
the vital line of communcahon) the latter toward Venice
queen of Italian cities.
FOUR MILES PROGRESS. . zs.
In the north the invaders have progressed four miles and
ground separating them from the an the south their advance
has been between three and four miles In both the fighting
the bank of the Pave which the Ausans have crossed
fourteen bridges which under attack of Brit
ish and Italian bombing planes.
The whole strength of the Austrian machine is being
cenraed against the Italian line. which they antay trying
by getting its and places sufficiently
far the westward endanger the of III.
Oderza Treviso-Verona rail.
STOPPED IN MOUNTAINS
invader completely
gaiued by Italians
allies and prisoners and guns have been captured
The of prisoners baggd by the
Vienna late yesterday the number
progress, either Montelo beyond
which the Austrans have reached the SOUTH would
columns the first day of the drive all that the
bold plan break the Italian front and
southwark the OF Diazs the plains
crushed in the first attempt at realization.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
ADMIRAL PAGET DEAD.
British Officer Was Once Naval At.
tache Here.

London, June 1S.-Admiral Sir ALFRED
Paget is dead at Brompton.
Admiral Sir Alfred Paget was at one
time British naval attache at WASH
ington. He was 65 years old.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19
Geruany and Holland Confer.

Ams dam. June 1S-The Telegraaf
tASe 30 economic negotiations be-
/, ,7Fseu Germany and Holland have
fru rzsumed-
The Washington herald., 1918-06-19

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