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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
AUSTRIA SAYS France
F|RsT SOUGHT PEACE
Vienna Statement Declares
Clemenceau Lied.

Amsterdam. April s.--The state
nents Of the French government and
ex- Premier Painleste that 1t was Aus-
tria, not France. which took the initi-
atiye resulting in the conversations In
Switzerland concerning the possibility
vi opening peace negotiations are de-
Lied by the Austrian government
which insists that France took the
first step. An official statement Is
sued in Vienna says the accounts
given by Premier cicmenceau and II
finieyc Of the meeting In Switzer.
land between Count Revertata. ths
Austrian representative. and Majo,
Armand. representing France. deviat.
from the facts in many important par.
ticulars. II asserts the initiati.e wal
taken by the Intermediary acting In tn,
name of the French government.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
Sharp Debate Caused Over
Rigorous Definition of
Disl0yalty.
RESTRICTS RIGHT TO
CRITICIZE, is PLANT
Myers Defends. Bill Against
Ro0sevelt's Attack;
No Vote.

Washington, April s.--Another day
OF lively senate debate on tne sedition
bill, which would punish disloyal ut
ttrances and attempts to hinder the
army draft and Liberty bond cam
paign. resulted in the adoption of
amendments designed to meet the OBJ
lection of senators that the measure
might prevent legitimate criticism of
the war.
The changes were in the clause
pcnalizing 'disloyal, profane, scurri
lous, abusive or contemptuous Ian
guage" directed at the form of gov
ernment, constitution. flag or uniforms
of the nation and calculated to bring
them into contempt or scorn.'
Changes in Wording.
Senator Thomas of Colorado offered
an amendment to provide that such
acts should be "wilful' and Senator
Borah OF Idaho proposed to substitute
the word intended for calculated"
There were objections that convictions
would be difficult to secure under such
language, but both amendments were
approved. that of Senator Borah by
vote Of "a to IS. with partisan lines
disregarded.
Denounees Prayer Lynehing.
Senator Sherman of Illinois took oc-
casion to denounce the recent lynching
Of German at Collinsyilie. H., as a
disgrace" and criticized town officials
for failing to protect the mob's VIC
tim. He urged that language of the
bill! penalzing 'contemptuous and
scurrilous' criticism should apply to
disoyal utterances only. and said As
sistant Secretary OF Labor Post and
George Creel, chairman of public in
formation, in the past had written ar
ticles severely criticizing the Amcri-
can form Of government, which would
be punishable under the measure as
now drawn.
Senator Gallnger, the Republican
leader, also urged that the prohibition
should be limited to disloyal utter.
ances and suggested that as drawn the
clause might be construed to prevent
legitimate criticism of the president in
the approaching campaign.
Myers Defends Measure.
Referring to the discussion Saturday
of Colonel Roosevelt's statement that
the bill would prohibit criticism of the
president. Senator Myers Of Montana,
said that neither the pending bill nor
the one proposed by him last August
would prevent legitimate criticism. and
that even IL the words president OF
the United States eliminated from the
original draft now were reinsertcd,
such criticism would not be affected.
The time for final vote was not
fixed. --
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
Seek TO Widen Fro Mt.

Seek TO Widen Front.
Facing American, French and British
troops strongly cntrcnchcd and well
equipped for battle. The German army
mas for the moment given I'D It's direct
uriVe against Amiens. After utter re.
pn'sn In his efforts to smash straight
through to his objective. the enemy
now Is attempting a new manruyer
which Is intended to broaden the field
OF action and reduce the menace Of a
counter offensive that would nnilify All
the gains made by the Tcutons since
March 81.
Reports from the battle line In
Picardy disclose the first stages Of this
new German offensive aimed at either
side of the salient in the allied lines.
From In Bassce canal In the north to
the sectors east of I.aon, the great ar
tillery forces of the enemy are thunder
Ing. with the bombardmcnt deepinins
al places to the intensity Of drum fire
Attempt 70 Widen Front.
The length Of this front Ii approx
mately l20 miles. North OF Lens, east
Of Arras. along the new front running
Montdidter and thence eastward past
| Lassigny and Eoyon to IL point far
beyond chauny. the Germans are ham.
mering the allied lines In an attempt to
break the dcfcnses and prepare. them
for the infantry assault which may Ln
expected at any moment.
On the western 'cibow" Of the sail :
cnt in the allied lines the Germans are
forced to fight uphill. Their advance
across the lower ground along the
Somme. Ancrc and Luce rivers has car
| rted them up TO II parapct Of hills.
which sentinel the road 10 AmienH.
Attacks along this natural bulwark
lhave netted the enemy only insisnifi =
| cant gains mt n horrible cost.
At points the Germans efforts have
gained, but these gains have resulted
only In the formation of sharp saiicnts,
which are swept by rifle and machlne
| gun fire and tcmpests Of shells when q.
ever enemy troops are seen forming for
an attack. B s#
This assault Is still going on and Ii
has made considerable progress. Tn.
Germans struck through the lower
forests of COucy and have reached a
point south Of the village Of Folern4
bray. The Berlin official statement
fclaims that 1900 prisoners have been
taken.
| That an attack OF large dimensions
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
FARMERS PLAN
TO OPEN DITCH
Bitter Root Ranchers VIII Pay Over
1918 Water Taxes to Provide
for Maintenance

in advance. We must have the money
within few days, though. for the sea-
son il growing late. Already $4,000
has been deposited tn the First Nation-
|al bank OF Stevensvilie, to be turned
over to the receiver Ii the fun s., 900 is
raised.
Work Will Start at Once.
"The receiver has promised to start
work at once on repairs If the money
Is made available"
Water taxes for 1918. at Sl.25 an acre,
will amount to about $4,000. Mr.. Ehr-
hart says. Nearly $4,000 In 1917 taxes
Is stll due, so that II fund of 1900
could be put in the receivers hands.
"This wouldn't be a bit too much"
said Mr. l;hrhart yesterday. for the
ditch Is in need Of extensive repairs,
and the receiver ought to have an
emergency fund. II viii do, however,
and the ditch can be put in working
order for $4,000"
Idle Season Viii Ruin Ditch.
Unless water flows through the ditch
this year the million dollar distributing
system will be ruined by the SUM- II Is
said. Realizing this danger and the
Importance Of securing maximum
crops In this war year, Federal Judge
George NJ. Isouruuin recently author
ixea the receiver to issue receivers
certificates in the sum OF $4,000
Money for these certificates has re-
pentedly been promised, but the bond
holders have finally refused To advance
anything
Mr.. Ehrhart is urging all farmers un-
der the ditch to remit their taxes at
once to the First National bank OF
Stevensville In order to save the 1913
crop.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
New Forces to Be Sent Into
Fight as Soon as They
Are Equipped.
SAMMEES AT FRONT
ROUT ENEMY PATROL
Attempt to Surprise Force
Fails; Fire Repulses
Germans.

Washington, April g.
Transportation Of American
troops to France already is
proceeding at the accelerated
rate contemplated by the
speeding up measures taken
after the battle Of Picardy
began. Acting Secretary
Crowell made this statement
today, but would give no de-
tails.
For military reasons the
extent Of the increased troop
movement has not been made
public.
Will Train With British.
Following the conferences l,otween
Secretary Baker and allied officials, Or
dcrs were given under which q British
official statement was issued saying
that American forces were to 10 brig
AIDED with British troops In order 10
hasten American participation In tho
war. Officials explained today that the
process to be followed was similar to
that adopted In placing American
troops In the front lines with the
French for training.
30 Days VIII Fit Men.
II has been estimated that 30 days
can battalion units assigned with the
British organizations viii tit the new
corners for active duty ut the front. All
divisions now moved from this eide are
composed OF men who have hAd sew
cral months Of preliminary tr3ining
ana who need only final instruction to
take their full share in the fighting.
The training process will be quicker
with the british than with the French.
lit is believed, because the language diff
ficnity does not exist. American units
viii find every British veteran an tn
structor and there viii be no need for
Iint.rpretars.
No Purely American Force.
II WAS Indicated that the new plI.ns
call for more extensive training
scheme with the British army than
has been the case with General Persit-
| ing's original force. There probably
| will be no attempt TO set up purely
American force within the British
ranks as has been done with the
| French. .-.
| The Americans are to he Withdrawn
when trained and turned over 10 efen-
crai pershins as n part of his army.
| They win share fully with tt.air British
| comrades the battles on their front and
| the belief her" Is that they will not be
| withdrawn as long as there is pressing
need for their service with the Britash
| lines.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09

Unable to secure any action from
the bondholders ofthc Bitter Root Val.
ley Irrigation company, farmers in tn,
Three Mile district, whose land liet
under the big ditch of the bankrup,
corporation arc going, to provide main
tenancc funds for the coming season
by paying their 1915 water taxes in ad-
vance in order to save the property
from ruin and great acreage OF fer
tile wheat land from idleness.
5000 Alreday Subscribed.
Judge +. c. Webster. it was am
nounced yesterday, has promised to pu,
water into the ditch as soon as possible
If the farmers will provide a working
fund of $4,000 through advance pay
ment of water taxes. Already. accord
ing to Louis NJ. Ehrhart of Stevens.
vile. "A member of the Ravall county
farm bureau, the Three Mile farmers
subscribed $4,000 at "A meeting recent :
ly. Mr.. Ehrhart was in MissOula yes
terday to complete ans understanding
with Judge Webster and TO make plans
for raising the rest of the needed
money.
Farmers Eager to Help Country.
"The land under the ditch produced
500, 900 worth Of wheat last year, and
will undoubtedly do better than that
this year If the water is not shut Off
said MIR. Ehrhart. THE farmers in the
valley realize the Importance of rails
ing wheat now: they want to do Alch
bit in winning the war. but without
water they are helpless.
I'VE have appealed to the bond
holders In vain, urging patriotism and
necessity. Now, rs "A last resort, we
are going to put up the money our
selves by paying our 1918 water taxes
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
HAYS ASKS MONTANA
TO HELP LIBERTY LOAN
Republican Leaders Message
Stirs Helena Crowd.

Helena, April s.-Will ii. Hays Of In
diana, chairman of the Republican Ma
tional committee, was in Helena today
TO meet Republican leaders, including
the state central committee. Mr.. Hays
also delivered an address for third
Liberty loan at a meeting which packed
n theater. He was introduced here by
f. c. Day of Helena, a Democrat. Mr..
HAYS left here late this afternoon for
Spokane.
Mr.. Hays was entertained at q lunch
con at which more than 100 representa- :
tive Republicans were present. No an
uouncements concerning the party
leaders conference was given the pub
lic but il is understood the campaign
this fall was discussed.
Mr.. Hays thrilled his audience with
the rlea to put the nations soul into
the var. 81. -zes. r.
ITO win this war abroad" he said
I'VE must have absolute unity at home
First. we must have that political peace
which shows TO the world that this Il
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
STRIKE STOPS WORK
ON BIG ARMS PLANT

Utica, y. T., April S.-With the
Utica military police guarding the
plant, the Savage Arms compafy's
factory, where are made the Lewis
machine gun and ammunition, are
idle tonight owing to I: strike of
nearly 1000 men. The company
officials decline to discuss the sit
uation. A committee of the ma
chinists' local, however. in Il state
ment. charged the company with
not granting promised increases in
wages and being discourtcous to
employees. .-s
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
FIRST STRAW HAT
APPEARS ON AVENUE

Lynch him, get rope" yelled
someone on the avenue yesterday
afternoon. In an instant a crowd
gathered, thinking that a pro-Ger-
man had made a seditious utter
ance They found the remarks
had been hurled at Alonzo Doug
las. the first man in Missoula to
make an appearance in a straw hat
this year. He got away without
any bodily harm.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
WANT so MILLIONS
FOR CONCRETE SHIPS

Washington, April S.-Fifty mil
lion dollars will be asked of con-
sress tomorrow by Chairman Hur-
ley of the shipping board for de-
velopmcnt of concrete shipbuildine.
The plan is to establish at once
five government yards.
As yet, concrete ships are ad-
mitted frankly by experts to be "a
gamble because the behavior OF
such a vessel under load in n
heavy sea Is unknown
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
MONTANA PREACHER
HELD FOR SEDITION

Helena, April S.--Rev. NJ Franz
of Retah, Dawson county, is under
arrest there on seditious charges.
according to word received today
by Attorney General S. G.. Ford.
He is said to have spread German
propaganda and opposed the draft.
He Is pastor Of the German Men
nonite colony of conscientious OBJ
jectors at Retah. He came to this
country two years ago from Can
ada, but Is said to have been born
In southern Missouri.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
FEAR COAL FAMINE;
SHORTAGE OF CARS

Washington. April s.-Shortage
of coal cars at the mines has be-
come again SO grave that fuel ad-
ministration officials say vigorous
action will have to be taken at once
by the railroad administration TO
maintain equality Of supply at all
bituminous mines IL another coal
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
AMERICAN PREPARATION
oIscoURAGES GERMANY.

Washington. April Sword that
American reinforcements are moving TO
the support of the allies IN lfcardy
has revived argument in Germany over
the efficacy of the submarine and
drawn from Captain Persius. military
critic of the Eerliner TagablAtt. the
comment that after being persuaded to
underestimate America, German opin-
ion is undergoing change. rsss s<f.s.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09

by department of justice officers a.
John Martin. under indictment in Chi
caep in connection with tho trial Of
". ". leaders now In progress there,
they announced tonight.
Martin was declared by the police to
hsTc been soliciting contributions to
the defense fund Of the Chicago de-
PENDANTS. He will be taken to Chicago
at once, it Is stated.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
AIR RAID MEMORIES
DRIVE MOTHER MAD

Minneapolis, April s.-Haunting
memories of Zeppelin raid on
London. which she went through
with her four small children. refu-
gees from Russia, in December.
1916, today caused the commitment
of Mrs. Marian Taper. 81 years
old, to the state hospital for the
insane at Rochester,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09

There was regular summer weather
yesterday and that lazy feeling which
appears when the days begin TO get
hot was noticeable. The snow Is fast
disappearing from Mount Sentinel.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
VILLA THREATENING
BORDER ONCE MORE

Marta, Texas. April s.-Francisco
Villa and his band of followers are
again threatening the Mexican
border garrison at Ojinaga, il re-
ports made to American officers at
Redford. Texas, opposite Mulato,
Mex, today are accurate.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
DEATHS INCREASE IN PARIS.

for March show an increase in the
deaths In the city of $50 due to a sud
den recrudesencs Of broncho-pneu- :
monia.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
Rush New American Army Overseas to Front;
Germans Seek Position for Renewal of Drive


Forecast-Partly cloudy Tuesday
with showers and cooler in west
portion; Wednesday probably
showers, cooler in east portion.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
II ssN q al us
Enemy Needs Broader Front
to Continue Advance
on Amiens.
CLAIM CAPTURE OF
1000 PRISONERS
No Definite Word Of Yankee
Units Fighting Beside
Allies in Picardy.

Paris. April S,-Thc war office am
hounccmcnt tonight says:
Iuring the course OF tho day the
enemy pressure continued nortl, of the
Aiiefie river in the region Of the lower
Gancy forest. The advanced sections
OF our troops resisted and hinaercl the
ADVANCE of the enemy, who ,yns I'm
greatly superior numbers. nIllctInr
upon him heavy losses.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09

No move toward assuming control
of tho police and sheriff forces here In
an effort to curb activities of Industria
Workers of the World organizers had
been made at late hour tonight by
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
Question Agent of |. w. w.
Concerning Talks With Jury

Chicago. April s.--W'hile department
OF Justice agents were busy seeking
more Information relative to the al
legged tamperinE with the ycnircmen
called for the trial Of more than 100
members Of the Industrial Workers Of
the World on charges of violation OF
The espionage act, A. l.. Carpenter was
taken before the federal authorities to-
day to be questioned regarding his
activities Carpenter, 1t is said, is al
r. ady under indictment in Idaho on a
charge Of tampering with "A jury.
Find Run Away in Spokans.
Spokane, April 8.--John Monette, ar
rested here Friday In raids by police
or local Industrial Workers OF the
World headquarters has been identified
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
Berlin Claims Advance.

Berlin Claims Advance,
Berlin. via London. Aprl 4. The
powerful German pressure along The
o'se IL forcing the French back at the
lower outskirts of Coucy wood, ne
eoroinE to the official report from gen.
efal headquarters this evening.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
LEkRO0T IN LEAD
Election Remains in Doubt Awaiting
Complete Returns in Scnn-
tOrial Primary.

Mll.W. .NCkEE. WIS, March .O.-Un-
Official. but practically complete. re-
turns from twenty-five Of the seventy
one counties at y. VI. give Lenroot
a slight lead over Thompson. the La
Toilette candidate. in the senatorial
primary.
The vote: l.cnroot. 2i.l97: Thompson.
2o,5$?. Neither candidate at this hour.
however. claimed victory, and the cleo
zion remains in doubt. In addition to
these figures. Lenroot has II slight ma :
jority in four counties complcct q
figures for which have not been re-
ccived.
Davies. the Democratic candidate.
has II plurality of three TO one over
Mccarthy.
Former Congressman Victor Rergcr.
unopposed on the Socialist ticket. had
polled only small vote on thc face
Of available figures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
PLAN TO STRETCH FLOUR
SUPPLIES TO THE LIMIT
Nation Far Behind in Filling It's
Promise to Supply the
Allies.
MORE RESTRICTIONS ARE DUE
administration Approves Scheme for
Division Between Bake Shops and
Nationwide Campaign to Elim-
mate Waste.

WASHINGTON, March l9-The food
administration tonight announced the
first of : series OF steps planned to
stretch flour supplies sufficiently to
feed the country and maintain ship
mcnts to the allies until the mex,
harvest.
Beginning with the baking trade,
which uses 40 per cen, OF the wheat
flour consumed in this country. the
administration has approved plans for
shops, sharing OF wheat substitutes.
and for II nationwide educational
campaign to eliminate waste, which
Chicago next Friday.
Further restrictions on the con-
sumption Of wheat. which were an
nounccd last week as under considera
ton. will be put into effect next
Aside from the shortage OF wheat in
the United States. another serious
problem is confronted by the food ad-
m!nstrGtion in making good promises
10 the allies. Not a single week $
shipments OF grain and cereals abroad
has cpuaicd the announced program
since January !, so that there remains
a deficit of $1,000 tons TO be made up,
in addition TO the regular supplies.
shipments reached a low point in
the week of February | To 4. as the
elimination cf weeks OF bad weather.
which dcmoraizcd both railroad and
overseas transportation, Only S4.65S
tons Wen; abroad il that week. I'm
provemen; h.s been shown since. but
even with clearing weather ii has been
impossible to transport the 30 900 tons
per week promised. Since January |
shipments have totalcd l.al6.9l4 tons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
FARMERS AND FARM
LABORERS co ON LIST
Provost Marshal Crowtirr Notifies
Exemption Board to Place
Them on Bottom.
\ LII CAN WORK ON SOIL
Senator Martin and Representatives
Flood AMI Harrison Have Impor-
tunt Conference With Chief Of Ma
tional Army.
ALL CAN WORK ON SOIL
Especial to The Times-Dispa,ch. ]


WASHINGTON. March l9-General
Crowdcr. provost marshal in charge Of
the draft. after repeated conferences $
with Senator Martin and Representa-
tivcs Harrison and Flood, to-day issued
formal instructions to the local cXemp-
tions boards directing them TO place
all farmers and farm laborers in class
class.
The effect OF this order Will be that
nonagr!culturist In class Al will be
called upon for military service under
the draft before farmers and farm
iaborcrs are called. Also. under the
plan in which the next army is to be
drawn-in small groups az ,ime-it
:y estimated that il will be late in the
summer before any of the special
classes of aGr!culturists will be reached.
This will enable the farmer laborers in
class Al. according TO War Depart
ment officials, TO plant and partly
harvest this years crops.
Senator Martin and Representatives
Flood and Harrison have been working
for several weeks in an effort TO have
the War Department place farmers and
farm labor in deferred classes under the
draft.
Mt. Flood said the effect OF this
order will be TO create a new class for
farmers and compel the local boards
TO exhaust all nonagricu!turists before
calling upon farmers for military
service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-20
ALMOST S"u0,0ao. coo FOR
PURPOSES OF AVIATION

Almost s20o,Ooo.00o is provided for
aviation purposes. :.nd. while I cannot
make public the details to which thl.,
large credit is 10 be applied it repre-
3cnts what our experts felt neccSsar..
and viii be used to greatly increase the
efficiency of the excellent services the
naval aviatorS are performing.
The bill provides the money neces-
sary to carry forward the thrce-ycar
program of Dreadnoughts, battle crui-
Scrs ana other types of ships already
authorized. 1t provides. as recommend
ed. another emergency fund OF $780,
100000. which may be used in the con-
Struciion Of destroyers and other small!
craft which are the present most
pressing need in the fight agains; the
submarine menace. Small craft and
merchant ships are the need OF the
hour, but ] an going 10 press the con-
Struction OF the big craft as soon AS
possible