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Arizona republican., 1918-03-21
PRESIDENT WILSON TELLS WHY HOLLAND
 SHIPS WERE TAKEN
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON. March 20.-All Dutch shipping in American waters was ordered seized tonight in proc lamation by President Wilson.
 The proclamation was issued after the war trade board received word from London that Holland had refused the American ultimatum for a trans fer of the ships according to the orig inal agreement which Germany blocked All Dutch shipping in British waters is being requistioned simultaneously.
 Naval guards will go on board the ships immediately. Approximately 77 vessels, with tonnage estimated as high as 600,000, thus will be added to the American merchant marine. The ships in British waters will add another 300, 900 or 100000 tons to the allied mer- chant fleet.
 President Wilson authorized tonight the following statement:
 President Makes Statement For some months the United States and the entente allies have been con- ducting negotiations with the Dutch government with the object of con cluding a general commercial agree ment.
 "A very clear statement of the char acter of these negotiations was made on March F to the Dutch parliament | by his eXcellency, the minister of for eign affairs of Holland. As appears from the statement the discussion pro- ceeded upon the basis of two funda- mental propositions, namely, that the | United States and the allies should 1 facilitate the importation into Holland of foodstuffs and other commodities required to maintain their economic | life, and that Holland should restore her merchant marine to a normal con- l dition of activity.
 Submitted in January
 Tt was the task of the negotiations | to develop specific application of these propositions which would be ac- ceptable to the governments concerned
 Early in January, 1918. the negotia tors came to an understanding which was embodied in a tentative agree ment which was submitted to the gov ernments concerned in order that, ii acceptable. it might be ratified, or ii unacceptable, counter proposal might be mades
 Negotiations Prolonged
 The negotiations becoming pro-
 Continued on Page .Ten)
Arizona republican., 1918-03-21
EXACT FIGURES
 ABOUT TONNAGE
 LOST ARE GIVEN
Geddes Holds Parliament in Close Attention AS He Replies to Claim Made by
 Huns as to Ships Sunk
Republican A. p. Leased Wlre]

LONDON, March 2O.-One of the most important statements made to the country recently was the speech delivered in the house of commons today by Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, first lord of the admiralty. He ap- peased the demand which has become general recently that the country should be told the exact amount of the shipping losses and he also an- nounced the appointment of Great Britain's foremost builder, Lord Pier rie, as controller general of merchant shipbuilding.
 Lord Pierrie will not be a member of the board of the admiralty but he will have direct access to the premier and the war cabinet. His appoint ment, it is indicated, will be received with the greatest satisfaction.
 Sir Erric's speech was a simple statement of facts, with no oratorical sentences, but he was listened to more attcntively than the most eloquent orators in thesgovernment
 
 The amount of tonnage sunk in the last twelve months was 6,00O,000, said Sir Eric, instead of 9,500, 900 as the Germans claim. The total allied and neutral ton mage is now 42,000,OOO. Sir Eric stated, the fact that it is at this figure being largely due to the new construction by the United States and the seizure of German ships.
 The output of new tonnage, contin- ued the first lord, was very low ili 1915 and reached its lowest point in 1916. This decline had been coinci- dent with the increased output of mu- nitions, and before the intensified sub marine war began Great Britain was 100000 tons to the bad.
 Net Loss is 25 Per Cent
 During the last quarter of 1917, said Sir Eric, the allies were averaging within 100000 tons monthly of mak- ing their losses good and were then replacing 7j per cent of their lost tonnage.
 At the present time, the first lord went on, forty-seven shipyards with 209 berths were engaged on ocean, going merchant vessels. The shipyaro work was completely disorganized during the first two years of the wal from various causes, he explained but nevertheless there had been ar enormous accomplishment by the shipbulding industry. The output fol the last quarter of 1917 was 420,00C tons as against 21S,000 tons for the last quarter of 1916. while during the last quarter of 1915 it had been only 42,000 tons.
 Expect to Make Good Loss
 When the controller of construction took over the shipyards there were fifty large merchant ships in various stages of construction upon whicf work had been stopped for lack of sufficient material or of labor, sai6 the first lord, and in many cases they were congesting the shipyards.
 It was well within the capacity oi the allied yards and even of the Brit ish yards, Sir Eric declared, to make good the worlds losses if given ,ar adequate supply of men and material In the fourth quarter of 1917, the for
 Continued on page two)
Arizona republican., 1918-03-21
DUTCH GOVERNMENT
 CHILLED BY SECOND
 HOUSE FUR COURSE
Republican A. P. Leased Wire1

LONDON, March 2O-The Reuter- correspondent at The Hague says that the second chamber today debated the shipping question, and the Dutch premier, Dr. Loudon, in a further statement explained that his govern ment had first intended to resist the associated powers demands, and only arrived at the present decision out of consideration for the imperative in- terests of provisioning the country providing raw materials for industries and with regard for the interests of the fleet and the colonies. The govern ment itself, said the premier, must bear the responsibility for the decision which could not be transferred to the parliament. The ministers only re- gretted that they had not previously consulted the party leaders or the house
Arizona republican., 1918-03-21
Germany Demanded Vessels

Surveying the course of the negotia tions, Dr. Loudon emphasized the necessity of Holland saving her mer- chant fleet, which was vital for the colonies and taking care that it was not driven from the eastern seas, Ob- viously he continued, once the Dutcf ships were requisitioned, Germany would oppose their sailing, and he concluded by announcing that wher Germany demanded an exchange ot vessels. the Dutch government immed- lately notified the American govern ment that it would be impossible fol Holland to provide vessels for the Bel. gian relief service.
 The speakers who followed the premier expressed dissatisfaction witt the conduct of the negotiations. bur were most bitter against the associated governments.
 Have Lost Compensation By acting as we have" said Jonk. her De Savornin Lehman, i've hay, lost our right to compensation if a yes. sel is destroyed
 The Liberal Unionist Patyn. de. clared:
 "The associated governments hay, done their best to drive us into ths arms of the central powers" The moderate Liberal Knobell asked What shall we do if the associated governments accept our proposals anC Germany torpedoes our ships bringing wheat?"
 1 Peter Troelstra, the social demo,
 cratic leader, complained that the decis
 ion was taken without consulting tn, parliament or the people. He wa skeptical concerning the hypothetical
 hundred thousand tons of wheat iron
 the associated governments Put No Hope in America l The Dutch people ought not to pu
 their hopes in America for provision ing he declared but ought to en
 deavor to obtain wheat from Ukraine
 The government ought to pursue nego
 tiations in that direction. German in
 terests do not clash with a favorabl
 attitude toward us; it is for this req
 son that we forget to take steps to ob
 tain corn from Germany. Tn my opinion Germany would b
 well within her rights in considerini
 our attitude toward the associated gov
 ernments as effective cooperation il | the war"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-21
Await Formal Reply


 As late as o'clock tonight it was disclosed that President Wilson during the day had been informed of the de- lay in the Dutch reply, with the re- quest that he indicate whether the re- quisitioning should proceed. He de- cided to await the formal reply, which proved unacceptable. although under other conditions it might have served as a basis for further negotiations.
 The presidents proclamation was is sued immediately, authorizing the navy to take over the vessels, which will be equipped and operated by the navy de- partment and the shipping board, the Dutch crews being supplemented by American civilian sailors and naval re- servists compensation will be made to the owners as required by law.
 Will Live Up to Agreement
 Although the ships have been taken over without any formal agreement, the United States proposes to carry out scrupulously the terms of the orig fnal pact, so that Holland shall re- ceive ample foodstuffs and will be pro- tected in her colonial trade by having sufficient tonnage to maintain its commerce.
 In statement outlining the negotia ; tions which preceded the requisition- l the permanent agreement with the Dutch government had been blocked by Germany despite the little king dom's acute need of foodstuffs, for which the agreement provided. A tenn porary agreement then was negotiated to tide over the emergency and that, too, was held up by Prussian di- plomacy.
 Feared Ship Destruction Although the reason never was formally expressed the president said it was generally known that the Dutch ship owners feared lest their ships should be destroyed by German submarines. That this fear was not wholly unjustified has unhappily been shown by the recent act of the Ger man government in sinking the Span ish ship Sardinero outside the danger zone, when carrying a cargo of grain for Switzerland, and after the subma- rine commander had ascertained this | fact by an inspection of the ships papers,
 | For two months the proposed agree ment lay in diplomatic pigeon holes without action and meanwhile, the president says. German threats have grown more violent" The final pro- posal to Holland was transmitted on | MdICu dllu Stl last AlOHudy dS i-lt time by which a reply was wished. Failing to receive a favorable reply, | the United States proceeded to re- quisition the ships as dictated by mili- tary necessity.
 In Effect at 7:05 o'clock | Secretary Daniels announced that the naval order actually taking over | the ships went into effect at 7:05 o'clock.
 Some of the Dutch sailors will be used and the others will be kept in this country. if they wish, their wages being paid by the United States gov ernment Those who desire to return to | Holland will be transferred there as fast as accommodations can be found,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
TRADE BALANCE DROPS
Imports for February Incrense. While
Exports for Same Month
DccrcaHc.

WASHINGTON. April 2.-Amcrica's
falling trade balance, while far from
the point where imports equal exports
is bein. studied intcntly by officials
to see II the unfavorablc effect on for
eiSn exchange may not be Offset and
restore the dollar TO parity In those
neutral countries where II is worth
less than 100 cents.
Imports Tor February. the Depart
mcnt or Commerce announced to-day
increased ss.oo0,o00. while exports de-
ciincd $685. 900. compared with Feb
ruary OF last year, the totals being
S201,7i5,54o for imports and s4ll.7Sc.-
5i3 FOR exports. For the frst eight
months OF the fiscal year imports
amounted TO Sl,stl.3l6.oeo an increase
OF s2ot,ooo,ooo over last year. The cx-
ports were S3.ss3.34s,2c7. which was
s2l9.ooo.o0o less than last year. Con-
se1ucntly, the trade balance OF sc,ooo.-
oo2,l37 is less By s50o.o00.o00 than in
1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
STANDARD OIL INCREASE
Advances Wages Of 10000
In Rcfncr!es az NirGinin
md NciGhhorinG states.

Kew YORK. April 1.-THE standard
Company OF New Jersey to-nlEHi
|antcd all OF it refinery plant on
hyees "A i,ot wage increase OF 10 per
nj, 10 become effective this morn
<. First-class bricklaycrs and watch
In are excepted. and viii be given 4
Der cent increase. while lead burners.
10 were recently granted a similar
Erease. will not he included.
rhc general increase Will affect more
hn 10000 employees III tie states
New Jersey. Maryland. Virginia.
nth and South Carolina, West Nir-
hia and the Disiric, OF Columbia.
will ultimately be extended to III"
Ssidiary corporation, the STANDARD
Company OF Louisiana. which or
ktes in Louisiana. mississippi, .Arkan-
/ and Tennessee.
tn addition to the fiat wage increase,
|. officials of the company aan":nccG
new plan Of insurance for all en-
byces, pensions for old employ ccS
no nave served the company foG
|cnty-five years land plan by which
/ company will pay sick and death
nefts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
CHARGE SPIES HAMPER
MAKING OF GAS MASKS
Reports From One Factory Indicate
1900 Out OF 5000 Arc
Defective.
PREPARATIONS ARE FOUND
Colorado Senator Attributes Strikes
in Various Parts OF the Country
as Due TO German Propaganda
Now Being Circulated.
rBy Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON. April 2.-Charges
that German spies arc interfering with
the manufacture OF gas masks in
tended for use in Franco were made
in the Senate to-day by Senator
Thomas. of Colorado. who declared that
in one factory 1900 out OF 5000 masks
were found defective. Even after the
defective ones had been discarded
number later were found packed with
those that had passed inspection. he
said.
Senator Thomas declared the masks
had been damaged by small perfora-
tons. and asserted the work was done
by persons In the factory. He said
is being done by German agents In
this country.
Senator Thomas declared the United
states now faced a serious situation.
The German drive. ne declared. has not
ended.
rs there any significance In the fact
that these labor conditions exist now,
or is 1t only n coincidence" the Colo
RADIO Senator asked. referring to the
reports OF strikes In various parts of
the country. He added he believed
them TO be part of German propa-
ganda.
~ contend that the man who incites
strikes at this time is an enemy OF
the United States and should be treated
as SUCH" Senator Thomas continued.
That Is equally true OF our profitcers.'
Declaring that union labor Is re-
sponsble for the Kansas City labor
trouble. Senator Reed. Of Missouri ga id
1t Will be "a very dark day for organ
lied labor" il il interfcres with war
industry.
Denounc!nE the Industrial Workers
OF the "'cr!d. Senator Pomerene. OF
Ohio. said they were Il fertile field"
for professional agita;ors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
Roll Of Honor
List Shouting Men Who We're
Killed or Injured on
French Soil.

WASHINGTON. April o.--To-d days
casualty list contained twenty-five
names. Two died OF wounds. one OF
an accident. four OF disease and two
OF other causes. Thirteen were slight
ly wounded. Second Lieutenant John
-. Graham died Of wounds and First
Lieutenant Henry X. billiard. Jr. and
Second Lieutenant Andrew Calhoun
were slightly wounded.
Died of wounds: Second Lieutenant
John b. Graham. Private Eugene w.
Elstun.
Died of accident: Private Frank
Henesck.
Died Of disease: Wagner Lyle vern
Rhoadcs. Cook Thomas l.. Fitzpatri, x
Privatcs Melvin Mathison and Fred
erick J. Sullivan.
Died of other causes: Mechanic
Fred Harbo. Private Henry Titzel.
Wounded slightly: First Lieuten-
ant Henry X. billiard. Jr.. Second Lieu
tenant andrew Calhoun. Corporal Mau-
rice Silverman. Cook Charles Capt.
strand. Privatcs Glen II. Caldwell. Earl
j. Campbell, Harry c. Dexter, James
c. Ferguson. Gradcn y. Godfrey. Stan
ley Godzind. James +. McHale, John
:. Stalka. Ernest T.. Weinman Jr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
QUEBEC RIOTS PROVE
FATAL TO CIVILIANS
Official List Places Dead at -Four and
Injured at Fifteen
Persons.
MERCHANTS ARE RNEI
Get Notices. Signed by "Thc Asso-
citation OF Liberty" Announcing
Their Business Places Are in Dam
ger Zone, and Advised to Beware.
rBy Asso slated Prcss.l


QUEBEC. April An official list
issued by the authorities to-day placed
the casualties in the anticonscription
riotinE here last night and carly to-
day ut four civilians dead. fifteen
wounded and five soldiers wounded. 1t
is believed others were wounded and
were treated privately. The coroner
announced he would hold an inquest
into the deaths tomorrow.
Letters signed 1.-The Association OF
Liberty" were received by a number
of merchants to-day. warning them
their stores were in the danger zone
and fnstructing them to take their
goods from their windows. Indicating
possible further trouble. the authorI-
ties suggested.
Fog lay over Quebec to-day. and.
fearing the operations OF snpers. the
military authorities posted proclama-
lions warning the people OF their
liability IL they attended illegal gather
ings.
This forenoon the city was compare
lively quiet. and it was hoped by the
military authorities that now that it
has been shown that no more breaches
OF the law VIII be tolerated the dis
orderly factions will abandon their
demonstrations.
So far the killed and wounded civil
ians appear to be innocent victims who
were not connected with the disturb
ances In any way, although the SOL
diers used every caro- to protect such
persons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
COMPLETE AND LEC|BLE
ADDRESSES ESSENTIAL
Post-OHice Department Tells Why
There Have Been Delays in
Soldiers Mail.
MANY MEN OF LIKE NAMES
Rank, Full Name and Organization,
Regiment and Company Should
BE Plainly Written - BE Certain
to Put on Return Address.
rBy Associated Press,


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. April More complete ad.
dresses on mail for soldiers will insure
prompt delivery. according TO a state.
ment issued to-day on behalf Of John
Clark, postal agent who has charge
OF the handling in France OF mail for
the American expcditionary forces
There have been many complaints from
officers and men about the time il takes
for letters and packages from home to
ach them.
The greatest cause of delay is said to
be improper or insufficient addresses
All letters to American troops in France
should be lcgibiy Addressed and the
addresses should contain the rank. full
name and initials of the addrcssee as
well as his organization, regiment and
company.
It should be remembered that there
arc many men Of the same name in
France, and there is no assurance tina,
lester improperly or insufiicicntly adj.
dressed Will reach the man for whom IL
is intended, even If IL passes through
the military statistical division. The
deiay is bound to be great If quantities
OF letters constantly are passing
through The statistical division, the
records being searched for each one.
All letters and packages also should
have upon them return address. II
Is explained that there is certain to
be some delay in mail delivery. because
OF disturbed sea and land traffic condi-
tons, but proper addressing, it is said
VIII eliminate much cause for com
plant in the future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
HE HAD SOME CHAUFFEUR
OmcfaI Told Banker Hi. Own Account
Nnlueless. hut Driver. Worth
While.
fBy Associated Press !

CHARLOTTE, y. c.. April c.-When a
high officer of the United States Army
from Camp Greene appeared at the
tcller's window of n Charlotte bank the
other day 10 have his monthly pay
check cashed. the president of the bank
recognized him and invited him to open
an account in that bank
My account" replied tho officer.
would be worth little to you. 1 have
only my salary as an officer, but il you
will go out with me to my automobile.
| will introduce you TO my driver. His
account would be OF some use TO your
bank. lie is worth more than 5000
OOO.''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
'OW ARCHIE WAS WOUNDED
Tor Theodore KooscycIt. Jr.. I<nockct
Down by Same Shell Which In
jurcd His brother.

OYSTER BAY. April 2.-Mrs. Rich
h Derby. daughter Of Colonel Eoosc-
he. received to-day the first letter
reach any member of the immedi-
/ family regarding the wourding OF
Dtaiu Archie Roosevelt. The Let
I. written by Major Richard Derby.
.dicaI corps. her husband. stated that
|. captain remained on his feet *ev
al minutes after pieces of shrannci
uch HIM. He continued TO ISSUE
.icrs until loss of blood caused aim
drop in the trench.
rho letter also contained the in:or-
,tion that Major Theodore Roosevelt,
I. who stood near hi; brother at the
nc OF the explosion. was kEccKcd
wn. but was not injured.
Captain Roosevelt was reported as
Ding finely" The former President
IS much pleased over the news.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
MONT BLANC RESPONSIBLE
Judgment Against Owners Of Ship CauS-
Ing Halifax Disaster for
S.0OO,GoO
IRy Assnciatcd Prcs-.l

HALIFAX, y. s.. April o.-Thc trial
OF the action and countcrclaim in the
Admiralty Court between the owners o..
the steamers Mont Blanc and the
owners OF the limo. each claiming
!".ooo.ooo against the other. was COM
p!etcd yesterday. Without leaving the
bench. Justice Drysdale gave his de-
c:sion that the Mont Blanc was 10 blame
for the explosion here last winter. and
said he would file memorandum ac-
cordnGly. The damages will, be as
scssed in the regular way against the
owners Of the Mont Blanc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
WOMEN AS CHAUFFEURS
Nine Leave Detroit for Atlanta, Driv-
Ing Army Trucks Loaded with
Supplies.

LANSING. MICH. April ITO dem
onstratc what women are doing to
help prosecute the war. nine young
women chauffcurs. attired in military
uniforms. were to leave here to-day
each driving an army truck with gov
eminent supplies for Atlanta
Six of the young women arc mem
bers of motor truck company or
the Georgia state Guard. and three are
from New York. All arc members OF
the National League for Womcn's Ser
vice. The group is in command Of
Captain *. T. Harrington. of Atlanta
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
!. MEA. ULTIMATE
COMPOSITE. DkT~TAI.iONS

what Efforts may be made 20 keep
purely American uu'; in q veteran
leloA o. one Of tho other a-aiics,
Gers say. The cXlgrnlirs Of 90 :,
q :he problem % 'tp,acinG !"sse,
Il ;"aI 10 Tho creation intimately
composite haualious rather ;han OF
visions. composed az french and
acrican or Rrii,sh ana American
It's. y complete merging of tn" mon
as certain, II is believed, rs is tho
mplctc merging OF regular army,
.tional Army and National Guard
It's in the American army. There is
practical way TO avoid x, officers
y. wi,hou, !npairlng the efficiency
the entire force.
There arc many officers who believe
is 10 be the only prac;ica! solution
the transportation and supply prob
ms. II American military power Is
be made Immediately available to
pei the German onslaught.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-03
CYLINDER EXPLODES
One Man IL Killed Outright md Four
teen Others Arc BADLY
Injured.

PITTSBURGH, April One man is
known to have been killed and four
teen others were injured when an oil
cylinder exploded In the plant q. the
Flanncry Bolt Company a Bridgev!!le
near here. to-day. The injured were
brought here on n special train. Re
ports from the plant were to the cffcc,
that five men had been killed outright
but officers Of the company said they
had received no statement from the
men sent to investigate the causa and
extent of tho accident