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Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
CIVIL WAR URGED BY
 BOLSHEV|K| LEADERS

MOSCOW, Wednesday, June b. (Ry the Associated Press )-The cen tral committee and the Moscow executive committee met yesterday to consider the critical food shortage and were addressed by Nikolai Len inc and Leon Trotzky, who urged civil war against rich peasants and village food spectators as the only means for obtaining bread for the starving cities.
 "The next two or three months" Trotzky said, must be considered the hardest times for the soviet to pull through.
 "The same men who create all these troubles for us, who have fooled the Czecho- Slovaks, have the insolence to say You are mad; you are waging civil war when there is plenty to eat. Do not play with hunger l retort: Don't play with hunger your self. This game may lead you too far. Do not blame us then. We have shown you already that we can fight and we will fight all our enemies. so. long live civil war. Within three months victory will be ours'.'
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
LLOYD GEORGE SAYS
 B|C EVENT COMING
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WASHINGTON. June 25.-Premier Lloyd Georges announcement yester- day that the world is lon the eve' of great events was taken in some quar- ters here to mean that he anticipated the delivery by the Germans of their utmost effort in France within a mat ter of days. It is assumed that infor nation has reached London showing that Germany has selected the alter native of fighting it out in France rather than forego the advantages of her offensive there while she rushed reserves to support Austria.
 There are many American officers who do not believe the internal situa- tion in Austria is as serious as reports from adjacent countries indicate and that Germany is confident it's ally can hold against the Italians long enough to permit it to concentrate all its power for a final blow in France. These officers anticipate the opening of a great drive on the western front at any moment. If it dones not come, they will regard it as admission by the German high command that the whole Austrian military and governmental fabric is tottering and must fall unless Germany rushes assistance to it.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
THREE MILLION MEN
 ARMED BY AUGUST 1
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WASHINGTON, June 25.-As a further step carrying out the war de- partment plan to have three million men under arms August 1, Provost General Crowder tonight called on the governors of all states, except Arizona and Illinois, for the mobiliza- tion between July 22 and 25, of 220,006 White draft registrants qualified fo. general military service.
 This call is expected to exhaust the number of men in class 1, and, when added to school acquisitions of 23,4S6 men, brings the total calls SC far announced for July to 24S,4S6 To complete it's program, the depart ment will have to depend on tho 100000 class 1 registrants from the June 5th enrolment and the 250,000 or 30000O to be obtained through the reconsideration now in progress.
 In the call announced tonight, New Tor kheads the list with 22,241 men; Iowa is second with 17,S49, and Wis consin third with 13,200.
 Some of the state quotas and camp assignments follow:
 California, 1000, Camp Lewis, Washington.
 Colorado. HOO, Camp Travis, Texas
 Kansas, 3.7OO, Camp Funston, Kan; 300, Fort RFiley, Kan.
 New Mexico, TAO, Camp Travis, Texas.
 Texas, s,7oO, Camp Travis, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
AUSTRIAN
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 VIENNA, June 25.-(Via Lon don).-The Italian losses since the Austrian offensive began have amounted to 150,000 men at the lowest estimate, says the Austrian official communication issued to- day.
 Since June 15, more than 50,000 prisoners, among them about 1,100 officers have been taken, the state ment adds.
 The text of the communication follows:
 "In the Montello region and south of it the enemy is feeling his way to the Piave with patrols. In the San Dona di Piave district cov- erins troops, which are protecting the crossing of our divisions, have had to ward off strong attacks during the last few days.
 Here also we have been able to carry out our movement in ac- cordance with plans and without loss of material.
 Since June 15, the Italians have lost more than 5o.000 prisoners, including about 1,100 officers. The totlI losses of the enemy at the lowest estimate amount to 150,O00 men.
 Yesterday the mountain front between the Asago plateau and the Piave again was the theater of violent battles. The enemy did his utmost to recapture the bill posi- tons lost June IS. During the greater part of the day there was bitter fighting on Monte Di Bella, the Col Del Rosso, AsoIone, Sola- polo and Monte Pertica. everywhere"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
ANOTHER PHASE IF
 CYCLES 0F GERMANY
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w WASHINGTON, June 25.-Ger- many's last declaration of war aims. as enunciated yesterday in the Berlin rtichstang by pr. von Kuehlmann minister for foreign affairs, was re- garded today by officials here as merely another phase in Germany's old cycle of military drives and peace offensves.
 In the official view, Dr. von Kuehl- mann's only new contribution was the attempt to fasten principal responsi- bility for planning the war upon Russia, the only great nation whose power has been broken by the Teu- tonic military and propaganda ma chimes. Since Germany previously had contended that England and, to a lesser degree, France, were responsi- ble for the hostilities, this move by the minister can only serve to strengthen the belief that main purpose of the speech was to invite peace proposals from the west, al- though no mention was made of peace negotiations.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
COMMON LABOR
 MUST STAY IN
 STATE, RULING
Federal Director Croaff| Issues Order Which Is
 Far Reaching In Effect
 Upon Conditions Here

In an official order issued yester- lay by Thomas J. Croaff, federal di- rector of employment service, it is ruled that common or unskilled labor must not be taken from Arizona for employment elsewhere without per nit is first secured from the depart nent Mir. Croaff represents. The or ter. which goes into effect on July 15, IS of far reaching importance, as will 'c seen at a glance.
 In exact text, the order is as fol- ows:
 Odder No. 1-CL.
 Phoenix. Ariz, June 25, 1918. Examiners, United States Employ ment Service; Local Agents, United States Public Service Reserve; {; United States Marshals, Sheriffs and Constables:
 Tn order that the supply and dis ribution of common or unslIilled la DOT. whether employed in agricultural work or otherwise. may be stabilized and utilized in farm work and other essential industries within the State 1f Arizona,
 Tt Is Ordered That on and after he fifteenth day of July. 1918, that no employment agent, employer. or other person. firm or corporation shall oe permitted to transport common or Inskilled laborers from the State of Arizona for employment elsewhere, without first having secured a permit therefor from this department.
 You will promptly report any dis regard of this order.
 THOMAS J. CROAFF, Federal Director, United States De- partment of Labor, United States Employment Service"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
|. W. W. P|CTUREDAS
 SAVIOR IF NATION
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CHICAGO. June 25.-The I. W. w. was pictured today as the saviour of the nation, by the first witness for the defense in the trial of the no leaders of the body charged with conspiracy. James P. Thompson, of Raymond. Wash. one of the defendants, testified that he was lecturer for the L w. w, and in his numerous speeches through out the country had often quoted from the federal industrial relations com missions report.
 When the people in their might rise to put an end to the existing order production will be paralyzed," Thomn- son quoted from his speeches. "The people of a great city like New York would be near starvation, and babies would starve. It was to meet just such a crisis as this that the I. w. w. was organized. that is. for the purpose of carrying on production when the ener- gies of the people and their industry are paralyzed. The I. w. w. will then be found to weigh heavily on the side of order.'"
 The witness declared that in strikes the l. w. w. never had relied on vio- lence but on solidarity to win.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
ENGINEER Is HELD
 FUR INVESTIGATION

HAMMOND. Ind, June 25.-Alonzo Sargent engineer of the Michigan Gen. tral train which collided with the rear end of a Hagenbeck- Wallace circus train near Gary last Saturday. was or dered held incommunicado tonight, by Acting Coroner H. C. Green. Gustav Klauss, fireman on the equipment train also was ordered held. No reason was given for the order.
 Lewis Johnson, conductor on the euipment train told the coroner's jury that Sargent admitted to him that he had been "dozing" just before the crash occurred.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
VON kUEH[MANN
 APPROVES ACTS
 IF GOVERNMENT.
German Foreign Secretary
 Tells Reichstag of His Effort to Prevent More Neutrals Fighting Huns
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AMSTERDAM, June 25.-Speaking on the military situation on the Aus tro- Italian front, pr. von Kuehlmann, German foreign secretary ignored the Austrian retreat across the Piave and told his hearers in the reichstag:
 "The Austro- Hungarian army has in a dashing onslaught attacked the Ital- ian positions, achieved noteworthy successes and has pinned down largo and important enemy forces on that front"
 With refernce to Russia Dr. von Kuehlmann said:
 Text of His Address
 Tt is impossible to believe that the great process of fermentation and wild irregular movement of conflicting forces, which the disappearance of the czaristic power released, has reached permanent equilibrium. All conditions in the former empire of the czar must to certain extent be described as un- certain. Our policy, in view of this situation, is close observation and ut most caution and, so far as purely in ternal affairs are concerned, corre- spondingly wise reserve.
 Finland an independency
 'The leaven of national fermentation within the Russian body polite led to the detachment and severance of whole series of entities, which have partly attained full national status and are partly developing toward that end. In Finland the battle has been decided in favor of the party which was striv- ing for Finland's independence. The soil of Finland has been cleared of Red Guards and everything points to Fin land being about to develop that high culture which is hers in the form of an independent state.''
 The secretary said the number of German troops which participated in the battles in Finland at the latter s edly contributed their share in shaping events.
 Situation is Difficult By the treaty of Brest-Litovsk." l" continued Dr. yon Kuehlmann, "Cour- land and Lithuania were severed from the Russian empire. It was from the outset clear to the negotiations that the partition of the Baltic region by the line fixed in the peace treaty was bound to create an extraordinary diff ficult situation.
 Tt was hard for the Lettish popula : | tion to endure the prospect of being cut up. The historical internal cohe- sion of the entire Baltic region sug- gested at that time objections against (Continued on page TWo)
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
OLDER MEN MAY
 bE CALLED FUR
 SERVICE IN WAR
Senator Fall Revises His
 Amendment Making Draft
 Affect Men Aged from 20 To 40; Committee Is Split
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NASI1IN1ION, June Z0.-EXten- sion of the draft ages above and be- low the existing limits-21 to 31 years-was discussed at length in the senate today.
 During the discussion, Senator Fall revised his amendment, which changed the ages to IS and 45, making the ages 20 to 40 and eliminating a pro- vision that youths under 21 years tary service.
 Amendments Go Over
 Disposal of the amendment and substitute by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska went over until tomorrow, with sentiment apparently evenly di- vided. In the meantime, some sena- tors regarded it as probable that some expression might come from the administration in view of report that President Wilson opposes any change for the present.
 The Fall amendment was vigorously supported by Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chairman of the military committee, and Senators Cummins of Iowa, Reed of Missouri, and others. Opposition was voiced by Senators Thomas of Colorado, McKellar of Tennessee and Kirby of Arkansas, all democratic members of the military committee, while several other sena- tors declare they favored raising the maximum draft age, but opposed low ering the minimum.
 Make Several Changes
 Senator Hitchcock's substitute amendment fixes the age limits at 20 and 40 respectively, and provides that citizens of the allied countries resi- dent in the United States shall be subject to draft and that nationals of neutral countries who claim exemp- tion shall be disbarred from American citizenship.
 Necessity for an increase of Amer ica's man power was the principal argument of those favoring the amendment. Opponents contended there are sufficient men now avail able, and neither the president nor the department has asked or approved the proposed extension.
 Gloss No. Soon Exhausted
 During the debate it was freely pre- dicted that class 1 would soon be ex- hausted and that unless the age limits are raised there will be a dis ruption of industry with consequent effect on the war program. Exten- sion of the iron ring" around Ger many by sending American soldiers to Russia, Italy, the Balkans and Egypt and declaration of war on Bulgaria and Turkey also was urged.
 Before taking up the Fall amend ment, the senate adopted numerous riders recommended by the military committee, including those for or ganization of a Slavic legion. A pro- vision for a Polish unit was stricken out upon explanation by Chairman Hitchcock of the foreig relations committee that the French govern ment feared an American organiza tion might interfere with the Poiist army now fighting there.
 This Amendment Accepted Another amendment, for training foreign units in this country, designed especially for securing man power from Latin America, also was writer into the bill without discussion.
 Senator France of Maryland offered an amendment providing for compul. sorry military training for youths O. 19 and 20 years.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
ACCOMPLISHMENT IF AMERICA FUR YEAR
 GRAPHICALLY TOLD
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 WASHINGTON. June 25.-The first division of the American army landed m France one year ago tomorrow. IS days after General Pershing reached French soil. In the 2 months that nave since elapsed. this division has grown to an army in size and by July million men, all told will have been sent forward Behind this million. another million men are in camps and cantonments. Behind these a third million will rap diy fll the gaps left as the divisions sail.
 Combat Troop 65 Per Cent
 Secretary Baker estimated today hat between 65 and 70 per cent of the men already shipped are combatant troops. The first division has been ex- panded 10 a fighting force of 650,000 men, backed by an organization of the supply and transport lines that it takes 25O000 men to make effective.
 On this basis. it is clear General pershing now has the tubstance of the first field army comprised of eighteen infantry divisions with all auxiliary troops. So far as known there has been no opportunity yet for the actual formation of this military unit
 Holding Five Sectors
 American troops are holding sectors of varying lengths in at least six places on the battle line. To meet the emer- yehcy presented by the German drive, however, they have been drawn away rom the region formerly assigned to The United States and are face to face with the enemy on the Marne, in Picardy and Flanders
 The real American sectors, however ie or the right flank of the great battle front. From within sight of he Swiss border where they stand on German soil. almost to the shadows of he battered fortress of Verdun American troops are in the trenches.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
BILLIONS IN TAXES

WASHINGTON. June 25.-The big ,cst harvest of taxes ever gathered by be federal government was finished tnight with the expiration of the time 'o~ paying excess profits and income isesssments without added penalties for delinquency. Estimates placed the sum collected from these sources at y2.775. .O00. .000
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
RISING RIVER FINDERS ITALIANS IN PURSUIT OF AUSTRIANS
Dies atRed Guard'S s
 Hands, Report
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 COPENHAGEN, June 25.-Rus- sian red guards have broken into the residence of Nicholas Roma noff, the former Russian emperor at Ekaterinburq and murdered him, according to the Russian newspapers Via says Stock holmn dispatch to the National sTidende.
 A dispatch received in Berne Saturday quoted the Zeitung Amm Mittag of Berlin as saying that the former Russian emperor had been transferred from Ekaterin- burg to Moscow for safe keeping.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
General Dia2
 Is HOnOred in
 General Order

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUAR- TIERS, Monday, June 24.-(By the Associated Press.)-As a reward for his operations against the Aus trians, King Victor Emmanuel has advanced Diaz ninety numbers on the active list of the Italian army. This action places General Diaz as ltaly's fifth ranking general.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
NOW bLAMES II ON
 PRESIDENT WILSON
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AMSTEtDAM, June 25.-Speaking in the reichstag today. Imperial Chan celler Count von Hertline said
 T said that these four points of President Wilson might possibly form the basis of a general world peace. No utterance of President Wilson whatever followed this. So that there is no object in spinning any further the threads here started.
 There is still less object after statements since then have reached us. especially from America These statements. indeed. made it really clear what is to be undcrstood-a peace league of people or league of peoples for the maintenance of freedom ard justice
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
Austrians Claim 5o,ooo Prisoners

NustTiahS Ciatm oU,UU0 Prisoners
 The Austrian war office admits a re- verse along the Piave, but announces that the retrograde movement has been carried out in accordance with plans and without loss of material. It is added that the Austrians have taken more than 50,000 prisoners from the Italians since June fifteen and that the aggregate losses of the Italians in the fighting at the lowest estimate is 15O.- coo men.
 Offensice in Mountains
 Holding the upper hand along the borders of the Venetian plain, the Ital- ians have turned on the offensive agalnst the enemy in the mountain re- glon and are attacking on various sec tors. Notable gains of ground have been made in addition to heavy casual tles inflicted on the enemy a large number of Austrians have been made prisoner and sixteen machine guns nave been captured, according to Rome. The Austrian war office. how ever, asserts that all attacks in this re- zion have been repulsed.
 6ombardments in France
 on the front in France and Belgium, oomoardments and raiding operations, the latter in considerable strength, continue. The French near Leport. north of the Aisne, have repulsed a German attack, but on several other sectors, notably in the Woevre and in Lorraine, themselves have carried out successful raids and taken prisoners. The Canadians near Arras have been successful in an. enterprise which netted them twenty-five prisoners and SIX machine ba pombarding the British front east of Amiens
 Germans Again Hint Peace Eynchronously with the defeat of the Austrians in Italy and the spirit of un- rest prevalent in the dual monarchy comes another acknowledgement from Germany that that country is desirous of peace.
 Through its foreign secretary, Dr hicnard von kuehlmann, the govern ment has made the admission that the | end Of the war could hn~dly be ex- pected through purely military decis-
 ions along and without recourse to dip lomatic negotiations, and that it was hoped Germany's enemies would req llze that in view of the resources of the Teutonic allies victory for the entente was a dream.
 Peace Terms CamoufIaaed The foreign secretary was evasive With regard to the future status of Bel
 gium, but asserted that the fundamen- | tai views of the imperial government differed from those ascribed to it by British statesmen. The aims of Ger many and her allies, he said, included a free. strong and independent existence within boundaries drawn for us by history" overseas possessions core spending with their greatness ot wealth and freedom of the seas to com merce.
 | Endorse English Views 1 In response to a recent speech by MT
 Asquith, the former British premier. ir
 which he said that Great Britain woule
 not turn a deaf ear to a peace proposa
 not couched in ambiguous terms, Dr Von Kuehlmann declared that Ger
 many could make a like declaration | knowing it also to be our policy" | One of the most remarkable utter.
 ances of the foreign secretary was 2
 declaration in which he placed the onus
 for starting the war on Russia, will
 France and Great Britain next in order culpable.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26

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Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
TEXAS BONE DRY"
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AUSTIN. June 25.-Texas became a "bone dry state at midnight when ap- proximately 750 saloons closed under d statewide prohibition act. Eighteen hundred saloons had previously been closed by legislative act re- establish ing ten-m mile dry" zone around mili- tary camps and shipbuilding plants.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
FRENCH

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 PARIS, June zo.-The war am nouncement tonight says:
 "Between the Disc and the Aisne, raids enabled us to take prisoners. The artillery activity was spirited in various sectors south of the Aisne, particularly in the region of SilIy-laPoterie.
 "On June 24, six enemy machines were brought down or fell in damaged condition"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
NINETY ARE
 IN T0DAY'S LISTS
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army casualty list contained 97 names divided as follows:
 Killed in action 54; died of wounds, '; died of accident and other causes, 7; died of airplane accident l.; died of disease. 5: wounded severely, 26; wounded degree undetermined, 2.
 Privates Oscar L. Bolinger, Indian Creek, Texas, and Michael Lynch Dnver. Colo. were killed in action
 Private Leonard w. Stromberg, Will lington, Colo, died of disease.
 No other man from Colorado, Texas, Arizona was named in the list.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
Embargo Upon Chinese Acts
 Is NOW Lifted
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 LONDON, June 26.-The em- hargo on Chinese action in Siberia has been raised. according to a Harbin dispatch to the Daily Mail. The reason given for this action is that Russia is taking no steps to prevent the Germans from advanc- ing in the east.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
LAND FORCE AT PoTI
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MOSCOW, Tuesday, June 1S.-The Germans have landed 9 force of 5000 infantry and cavalry together with ar tillery at Poti, on the Black sea, ac- cording to an official communication issliod today
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
GERMAN
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 BERLIN. (via London). June 25. The official communication is- sued by the war office today says:
 "The number of American and French prisoners brought in yes terday morning east of BadonviIIer has increased to more than sixty.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-26
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
ENGLISH

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 LONDON, June 25. - Field Marshal Haig's report from British headquarters in France tonight says nothing of special interest oc cured.