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New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
u. S. and Britain
Reach Reciprocal
Draft Agreement
They May Conscript Each
Others Nationals; Can
ada's Approval Waited
[Sta.f Correspondence


WASHINGTON. Jan. 18.--The United
States has completed negotiations with
Great Britain which allow each nation
to draft into its armies the nationals
OF the other. The treaty is awaiting
signature until the State Department
obtains the approval of Canada to it's
terms. or enters into a separate agree
ment with The Dominion.
This became known to-day in state
ment which the State Department fur
nished on inquiry to members of the
Foreign Affairs Committee of the
House. Though Canadians and British
have common allegiance, their sepa-
rate governmental systems dictate that
negotiations.
The statement follows:
cat the instance of some OF the CO.
belligcrcnts Of the United States in
Europe, who have a large number of
citizens or subjects in the United
States, the State Department took un-
der consideration the advisable
ity Of entering into agreements
with the Allied countries for the
purpose Of subjecting the citizens or
subjects of the contracting parties to
compulsory military service in the
country Of their residence. Early in
September the State Department pre-
pared a proposal to be made to the
belligerents on this subject, and
after informal discussion submitted it
to the government of each Of the Allies
for consideration.
"These negotiations have been pro-
ceeding with all possible speed but un-
foreseen incidents have arisen to retard
negotiations in Russia and Italy.
"On account of the act of Parliament
passed in July, The American proposal
to Great Britain had to be modified
A draft agreement in harmony with
that act has received the consideration
of both governments and is ready for
signature. We will either obtain the
approval Of Canada to this agreement,
or the United States will enter into
4 new agreement with Canada. With
a signed agreement between the United
States and Great Britain as model,
it is expected that no difficulty will be
had in reaching a similar agreement
with France, and perhaps with Italy.
"Whilc these negotiations have been
progressing with the great powers, the
smaller belligerents have. in many
cases, indicated desire to sign i'm
mediately an agreement which in prin-
ciplc followed the lines of the origina!
American proposal"
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Draft Registrants
Get Final Warning
Roundup and Punishment Will
Follow Failure to Return
Ouestionnaires

Martin Conboy, draft representative
Of the adjutant general here, ycster-
day issued final warning to regis
trants who have failed to return their
questionnaircs. He said that lcniency
would be shown delinquents who re-
turn their documents within the next
few days. but, thereafter. police
roundup would come and severe pun
ishment would follow.
Nearly $4,000 of the 100000 regis
trants in this city have not yet re-
turned their missionaries. according
to estimates Of the adjutant generals
office. Many of these. it is said. have
failed to receive the forms because
they changed their address without
notifying their local board.
In all cases. however, whether due
to negligence, ignorance. wilful fail
ure to comply with the law, or any
other reason. Mr.. Conboy said, the
registrant will be held accountable
He recommended that any registrant
who is not certain that his local board
has received his QUESTIONABLE should
Immediately inquire at the local head
quarters.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
r. Spoermann Free
Brother Of Spy Suspect Lib.
Grated After Informa-
ton Is Obtained

:, bALTlMORE. Jan. 49, Frederick Fl.
{. Spoerm"nn, brother OF Walter
;Spo;etmann' ., or, ann alleged German spy. held
IN ln'l here. and Mnrius Asch, both Of
whom were arrested in baltimore
shortly after Walter Spoermann was
it saNen near Newport News, Va, were
liberated to-day.
Assistant United States District A.
,orney Latane said the two men had
necn arrested in order to get certain
h,".ormaton. and that the information
having been obtained, the men were re.
leased.
y, WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.-While
waiter Spocrmann, allie gcd German Sc
Sret agent, was still in Jail to-day at
halt'more, officials of the department,
OF Justice and the Navy tried vainly to
agree on clear statement OF evidence
in the case
They said it probably would be three
or four days before an announcement
would be made Of the action to be
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Fifty Per Cent of Normal Is
Reached i'm Traffic at
Chicago
New England Makes
Good Recovery
Ice in Harbor Still Inter-
feres With Local
Relief Efforts

Reports from the office of A. r..
smith, Assistant Director Of Railroads,
yesterday indicated general improve
ment in the freight situation, but with
local storms tying up train movements
IN Ohio and Indiana.
Inc best reports came from Chicago,
"herc 1t was stated that pcrishablc
1relght and fuel were beginning to
move freely, with the switching tanrle
gradually being cleared up, though the
yards were still covered with snow.
iho efforts of an army Of men to dig
out cars were reflected in an increase
to 5O per cent os normal in freight
movements.
Improvement in the situation in
Mlchlgan was also reported, with the
right of way being given to coal trains
1herc was also slight improvement
IN Pittsburgh, with brighter nrosncct
Prospects Good in New England
New England. which on Thursday
was suffering from inc effects of a
snowstorm, was reported 20 have made
a good recovery, with tire prospects for
Improvement good.
On the other hand, West virginia
coal points reported only so per cent
OF empty coal cars available for load
ing. On Thursday only 43S cars were
loaded, and 56S were reported available
tor Loading yesterday. The outlook for
more cars, 1t was stated, was favorable.
Locally. ice conditions in the harbvr
lnterfered to great extent with the
movement of freight. There was also
shortage of motor power, due to the
large number Of tugs and lighters in
drycock or awaiting their turn in the
repair yards for new rudders and pro-
pelicrs to take the place of those
Broken in battling with ice foes.
Decrease of Freight in Ports
The freight traffic committee, in
Charge OF export freight at the six chic
ports on the Atlantic, yesterday made
public figures showing a small decrease
in the amount of freight at these ports
awaiting shipment abroad. According
to these there were Al, ,l01 carloads
awaiting shipment on January l and
1921 on January is, a decrease Of
1,790 carloads.
1t is shown that there were a total Of
24,971 carloads awaiting movement in
New York on January |. OF this num-
Der 7O86 were in cars, 4,778 were on
piers and wharvcs and 13,107 dumped
on the ground. On January Is there
were but $500 loads in cars, the loads
on piers were decreased to 1,445 and on
the ground to 1880, a total of 22,765
carloads
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Jiu Jitsu Hold Knocks
Upton Officer Senseless

CAMP UPTON, L. l., Jan. 1s.-Lieu-
tenant Philip M. Gray, Of the 3O5th In
tantry, volunteered to-day when Allen
cnstrate the "choke hold" Smith
warned the officer to signal with a
handicap if he felt himself losing con-
seriousness and proceeded to knuckle
his throat.
Lieutenant Gray never moved his
hands from his sides but fell senseless
within few seconds. Smith revived
Kim almost instantaneously and the
officer explained that he had no idea
that he was fnnting and it had not oc-
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Freight Tangle
Halts Building of
Merchant Fleet

NEWARK, N. j., Jan. 1s.-The ter
rible freight congestion under which
railways of the country are now suf-
of the United States merchant fleet
This state of affairs was demonstrated d
clearly to Edward N. Hurley, of the
United States Shipping Board, to-day
when he visited the great yard Of the
Submarine Boat Corporation at Port
Newark Terminal.
The keel of the first vessel that this
concern has contracted to build was
laid on December 20. Since then little
or no work has been done, for material
with which to do it is adrift about the
country in the 1000 freight cars con-
signed to the corporation, which have
not arrived
Thirteen other shipbuiding ways
these all are empty, waiting for 1000
carloads of fabricated steel that have
not yet been found.
1T is extremely unfortunate that
railroad transportation had to break
down at this time" Mr.. Hurley said af-
ter inspecting the yard. "If material
were only here we could have our first
launching within the next few months. .
Mr.: Hurley at once sent telegram
70 Dlrector Genera! of Transportation
McAdoo apprisng him Of the situation.
The officials of the plant are almost
desperate. All their efforts to get the
material that belongs to them have been
unavailing.
am almost worn to a frazZle," said
b. l.. Worden, general manager of the
yard. 81 have about used up the tele-
lhone and telegraph wires to Washing
ton, with no result. Federal officials
have been most kind and considerate
and they have done their best to get US
our shipments, but beyond a few cars
Of fabricated material we have received
little that could actually promote the
fabrication of the first ship"
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Food and Fuel Direction
Cost $1,498,93 to Dec. 81

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-Thc first
annual reports Of the food and fuel
administrations, covering the latter
part of 1917. we're submitted to Con-
gress to-day by President Wilson. Ex-
penditures for both administrations up
to December 81, 1917, amounted to ST.
498,932.
The reports paid tribute to the loyal
cooperation given by business men and
manufacturers, coal operators and
miners. They reviewed the work Of
the administrations, sketching briefly
all lmnnrtant stems aknn
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Central Board to Fill
imber Needs of u. S.
Commission Will Direct Buying
and Speed Up Deliveries on
Pacific Coast
Pacific Coast

WASHINGTON, Jan 1S.-Unified con-
troll of all government timber require
ments from tho Northwest has been
accomplished by the establishment Of
a commission, now on the Pacific Coast.
which will supervise all purchases and
speed up delivery.
- The Aircraft Production Board, the
Shipping Bonrd. the army and the navy
arc represented on the commission.
Howard b. Coffin, chairman of the Air
craft Board, announced to-day that the
commission already had begun work
IN obEaining spruce for aeroplanes, and
big tImbers for ships, without one in
tcrfcring with the other.
Several thousand mechanics recruit
cd for aircraft service abroad are in
the field, and thousands of others arc
oelng gathered here to supplement
them During the winter months,
Northern air training schools are be-
ing used to train mechanics.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Neu Hduen Road Sees
No Relief in Fuel Order
Special CorTcspontlcncc]

BOSTON, Jan. 1S.-Officials Of the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad said to-day that the five-d day
closing order will have no material ad-
vantage as far as the movement of
freight is concerned in this city,
Congestion on the road, they said,
is confined to the western part of tho
System, particularly New Haven, which
has remained practically the same for
two years. New Haven and other gate
ways of the road may experience some
relief, while on the other hand freer
movement from Western points is just
rs likely to increase the burdens at
these EatcWaVs
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Army Loses Att Horses and
Mules by "Shipping Fever"

WASHINGTON, Jan. 49, -"Shipping
fever" and its complications, for which
no satisfactory preventive has been
found. has caused the loss of Att
horses and mules in the army remount
service. An announcement to- day said
the loss amounted to SS35,975.
Steps have been taken to reduce as
far as possible loss from the disease, a
form Of influenza. Since the United
States entered the war army horses
and mules have increased from 66,145
to 314 000
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
To Inspect Asylum
Bird S. Coler to Aid Suffering
Children in Orphan Home

:, Bird $. Colcr, Commissioner of the
ncparuscnt of Public Charities, will
ASH, 'S', the Howard Colored Orphan
nsy!um at Kings Park, l.. L., to-day
~ Ti'h engineers and a representative of
,tc State Board of Charities to effect
what permanent relief is possible for
conditions which have sent a score of
."e INSTITUTIONS charges to the Hunt
'"gson Hospital with frostbttcn feet.
'or several days the asylum has had
10 coal and despite efforts TO use wood
Us Us luci there were many pipes that
ncrst and many children suffered. The
asylum houses 230 children and it is
probable that many of them will be
transferred 70 otLcr institutions to-
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Luxburg's Condition Worse;
Becoming Insane, Is Report

BUENOS AYRES, Jan. lS.-The direc-
tor of the German Hospital has in
formed the Foreign Office that the con-
dition of Count Won LuNburg, former
German Minister to Argentina, steadily
has become worse Count Won Luxburg
Now has been in the hospital five weeks,
suffering from nervous breakdown
The hospital authorities have urged the
necessity of removing the patient to an
asylum. where he can be more closely
guarded.
Foreign Office officials apparently are
attempting to keep Won Luxburg's con-
dition a secret, but it is reported that
he is becoming insane.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
have all these moved within the five
day limit.
No Freight Congestion
In Minneapolis Yards
[Specidl Correspondence

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 18.-W. r.
Trickctt, general manager Of the Mime
apolis Traffic Association, representing
all the shippers in this city, said to-
IN no way, since there is 10 congestion
ton in the yards here. The freight
saving order can benefit this market
IN no way siNcc *h"rn is no congestion
I'd since the coal supply is sufficient" "
There are Indications that the yards
may not be cleared out in the five day
period. as many railroads are thinking
OF laying Off switchmen to conserve
fuel. Manufacturers understand that
they are permitted to load and unload
cars, which they are doing to prevent
any congestion Of incoming freight.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Farmers Will Pay $3.50,
F. o. E. Seaboard, for Nitrate

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-A price Of
$3.50 ton, f. 0. b. seaboard. for the
nitrate for fertilizer which the Depart
mcnt of Agriculture has purchased in
Chile for sale to American farmers at
cost was announced to-day by Secrc
tary Houston. The farmers must pay
the freight charges from ports and the
state tag fees, and payments must be
in cash.
The nitrate will be handled at sea
board by representatives who will serve
without compensation. In the farming
districts county agents, assisted by
local business men. will handle the
shipments, and in counties where there
are no agents a committee of three or
more local business men will be ap-
pointed.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Industrial Peace Threatened.
Woman Tells Cotton Makers

BOSTON, Jan. 1s.-Unlcss problems
iinvolving the labor question are handled
more intelligently than they arc being
be looked for after the war, in the
opinion of Miss Frances A. Kellor. of
the National Amcricanization Commit
tee of New York.
Miss Kellor was one of the speakers
before the National Association Of
Cotton Manufacturers to-day at con-
ference held under the auspices Of the
associations committee on social well
fare
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Emma Goldman's "FarewelP'
Before Prison Barred in West

ANN ARBOR, Mich, jan 18.-Emma
Goldman, scheduled for two lectures
here tomorrow on the comparatively
innocent subjects, "The Women Martyrs
Of Russia" and "The Truth About the
Bolsheviki." will not be allowed to lect-
ure. according to Mayor Wurstcr.
MISS Goldman is billed to appear here
for the last time before going to Fed
eral prison to serve a two years SEN
tence. A committee Of three members
Of the d. A. r. waited on the Mayor,
asking that the dates be cancelled.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
German Troop Train Wrecked

BERLIN, Jan. 18 (via London).-A
German official statement issued to-day
says that twenty-five soldiers on leave
from the front were killed and q sim
liar number injured when three pas
scnger cars fell into the River Nahc,
which was swollen in food. The acci-
dent was caused by the washing away
Of dam.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Two Enlisted Men of Navv
Commended by Daniels

WASHINGTON, Jan. Secretary
Daniels to-day commended two enlisted
men of the navy for bravery in the line
of duty. Ray Nye, chief gunner's mate,
was commended for jumping overheard
from transport and rescuing a drown
ing man. John Harvey Stacks, a fire
man, displayed courage in putting oHt
fire aboard ship.
Nye's home address is 60 Warner
Street, Newport, r. L., and Stacks lives
at De Queen. Ark.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Plot to Embroil l.. S.
In an Asiatic War

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1s-At-
tempts to embroil the United States in
war with Asiatic countries to divert
attention from purposed revolution
against British rule in India were con-
templated in an alleged conspiracy to
foment the revolution, according to
documentary evidence introduced to,
day by the government at the trial
here Of thirty-one persons charged
with plotting to violate the neutrality
of the United States.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Prisoners Gifts Duty Free

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.-The Gus
toms Bureau of the Treasury to-day
issued an order permitting entry Of
gifts for prisoners of war, or interned
alien enemies in this country, free of
ordinary duty charges. This is in ac-
cordance with rules commonly observed
ty belligerents.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Ahead of Demand for Paper

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Print paper
stocks were shown in figures issued to-
day by the Federal Trade Commission
to be approximately thirtythrec days
ahead of demand. Publishers have on
hand 13S,0OO tons, manufacturers. A.
600 tons and there are 5000 tons at
terminals. The monthly consumption
is estimated roughly at 100000 tons.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
10 Promote I'd Lieutenants

>, WASHINGTON, Jan. Eighteen
;S.ousand temporary second lieutenants
81 ~ 'he regular army were made eligible
tI ,Tl promotion to first lieutenants in
,n mne National Army by War Depart
"ent order to-day.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Baker Backs Chaplain Bill

WASHINGTON. Jan. 49, Support for
the bill to provide a chaplain for each
l,20o men in the army was promised
waited upon by an advisory committee
on the moral and religious welfare Of
the army.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Louisville Expects to
Clear All CONGESTION

LOUISVILLE. Jan. 1S.-It is csti-
mated there are 1000 loaded cars in
the yards here, and if the weather al
leviates railroad men say they will
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19

y belligerents.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
ADVERTISEMENT

On account OF partial Industrial sus-
pension by the Fuel Administrator the
following changes in suburban train
service Will be made on Monday, Jan
uary 2lst
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1OO,OOOMAY .
HELP STEM
ADVANCE Of
AUSTRIANS

General Pershing is to determine
whether thousands Of American
troops may be spared from the west
ern theater for transportation to the
Italian front, It was learned today.
italian Ambassador di Cellere. in q
personal conference with Secretary
OF War Baker, emphasized that the
advantage OF American forces against
the Austrians would be to discourage
Tie invaders who have been fed BY
Germany with the propaganda that
the United States is not in sympathy
with Italy's cause.
Secretary Baker. It is stated, has
approved American participation IN
the hEhting against Austria but is
leaving the decision as TO the number
OF troops up to Pershing. A minimum
force OF 100000 men would be re-
CURED. according 70 military authori-
ties here, and II Sc felt this number
could be supplied.
The principal danger now in the
Austrian drive Is at Monticello, accord
ing TO experts here. That point must
Be held at all costs, they say. The
situation in the rest Of the Italian
theater IL satisfactory II is stated.
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mar schools today to step up on the
platform to receive their diplomas,
can do.
They are both eleven years old, an
unusually youthful age for q student
to be promoted from the eighth
grade to a high school. Margaret
was born June IS. 1906. and Robert
September 16, 1906. The average age
OF pupils graduating from the eighth
grade today Is thirteen years.
Little Robert Browning Is the
youngest, being three months young
er than the little girl
"He was one OF my star pupils"
said his teacher, Miss Mary Lackey,
principal OF the Dennison School.
Here Is the record that has estab-
lished Robert a star in his class:
Five "eXcellentB' and one good" on
his report. His forte Is mathematics.
''He is a real boy" said his teacher.
Things to Make Her Proud.
Margaret Catherine. the youngest
girl to step on the platform for her
diploma today, with white hair. rib
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us. SHIP.
NARROWLY MISSING.
.U-BOAT AND MINE.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June 1s.-An
American steamer carrying eighty
passengers arrived here today after a
thrilling voyage from a Cuban port
In the course OF which she narrowly
missed striking a mine and barely
escaped an attack by a German sub
marine.
The mine is believed to have been
laid by a German U-bOat The Ameri-
can steamer passed within Just a few
yards OF IL The location OF the mine
was reported to naval authorities,
and IL is presumed that II has been
removed.
The steamer had its experience
with the submarine when OF tn
coast In the neighborhood OF Charles
ton, S. c. There had been rumors OF
the presence OF submarines and the
passengers were keyed up to a high
pitch of excitement The FIRST warn
ing came when a British steamer was
seen speeding southwark. Almost in
stantly there came a wireless mes
sage from the British vessel, warning
that a German submarine was chas-
ing her.
81 will try to make Charleston" re-
piled the captain OF the American
vessel
turn back. You won't have time"
came the reply.
At that moment a patrol boat came
darting out from the shore.
"Turn around and go back to -"
megaphoned the Oh Fl officer. There's
a U-boat about seven miles ahead OF
you. Go back at once"
Then the little craft darted OF.
The American steamer went back
to the port she was directed to go
to. Three other vessels were racing
into the port almost at the same time
Twenty minutes after the American
steamer had received its first warn
ing the submarine was reported to
have torpedOed and sunk a British
bark.
The steamer almost struck the mine,
following It's U-boat experience. A
lookout spied the mine when the ves-
sci was but a scant fifty yards away.
The steamer was swung to one side
so violently that many Of the passen-
gers were thrown from their feet
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Frank @. Jones, millionaire trotting
horse owner Of Memphis, Tenn. and
Government war worker, g. to be
named Federal fuel administrator for
the District OF Columbia. TO succeed
John L Weaver.
Formal announcement OF the
change will probably be made By
Fuel Administrator Garfield toSSy.
Mr.. Jones, who has been in Cleve-
land, Is now on his way to Washing
ton TO take charge OF the offica and
will reach here late today. II is ex-
pected that he will take immediate
control OF the coal situation In
Washington that resulted last win
ter in much confusion, hardship, and
suffering, and tie closing Of the
churches.
Mr.. weaver is in St Louis attend
ing a convention OF real estate men.
II was stated at his home that moth
ing was known there OF the change
The National Fuel Administration
20 prepared to take drastic action 20
prevent q recurrence Of the situation
that gripped Warrington last year.
Plans have been mdas to assure a
coal supply in Washington ample to
meet the city's increased needs and =
formal announcement is expected.