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Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-04-10
TO ALL DELAWAREANS
Farm labor And Production
For 1918
Food productiOn-Its Necessity

OuI HdlIOlldl
states that food production stanos
at the top for state and Individual
effort. Without large increase
in farm output to support our
troops and allies abroad, in add-
ton to ourselves at home, we can !
not win the titanic struggle Tor
human freedom, and secure sa1e
and permanent peace.
Committee Formed To Aid
2. The undersigned have organ
lied as a joint Federal and otate
Committee of seven to assist ALL
DELAWARE to increase farm pro-
duction, particularly as affected by
the labor problem, so that Della
ware may stand at the top IN state
agricultural increases for 1918.
This committee or a part OF II VIII
eventually become a sub-commlt-
fee of the new State Defense Coun-
ci as soon as that body (recently
authorized at the special session
of the legislature) is properly Or
ganized and the numerous state
activities on defense work can be
co-ordinated and centralized under
the new administrative council.
Census and Special Investigation
8. At the preliminary meeting
of this committee of seven the hrst
reports on census and special IN
vetigation of farm labor, now un'
der way, indicates:
(a) An active interest in mos
sections of our state to increase
production this year and the de
finite intention of most farmers u
plant and till more extenslvel,
!. and intensively.
OBJ No statewide concern l,
the labor problem so far as plant
ing and tilling, but definite be
lief that large assistance will b
needed during the harvest period:
in the late summer and fall Q
1918. -,
(c) General evidence that tn
burden of large increase in cost
of labor, ETC., is falling more hea'
ilv on tenant farmers working 0
shares than on landlords, whic
condition is tending to discouras
tenant farmers, except where LAM
lords have recently voluntari
readiusted their share arrang
ments with tenants for patriot
reasons, to assure greater con
dence and action in tenant farl
ers. AS share agreements aife
between As and so percent OF t
farms of Delaware, this questl
becomes highly important.
Delaware Trainers Show Patriot
Effort
a. The active interest OF De
ware farmers to increase their o.
nut for 1918 is evidence OF tn
anpreciation of the world-probl
and proof of their patriotic
fort that is greatly to our cree
This committee of seven wishes
convey to all agriculturlsts
Delaware the message from wa
ineton that national support '
be rendered to every agricultu
community needing labor dur
the periods of greatest demand
the farm. The committee
wishes to strongly supplement
statement from the national 8
ernment by the assurance that
committee, through organ'
work in the State of Delaware
hv acting in such capacity as
be further requested by the
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-04-10
Helping With the Supplying
of Labor

5. With this preliminary state
ment of plans to carry out the en-
rollment of available tabor for this
purpose and for placing such
workers at proper times on need
ed farms, the committee of seven
makes this urgent appeal to every
farmer in the state to increase still
further his program for farm pro-
ducts by additional planting this
spring, with the full expectation
that the national and state author
tiles, through the organization now
being perfected, will be prepared
to take care of their additional
labor needs when the harvest per
iods arrive for the different crops
Landlords Can Aid By Helping
Tenants
6. With reference to the i'm
portance of encouraging tenan
, farmers to greater activity, tn
: committee of seven also strongl
} appeals to landlords who may nc
7 yet have acted upon the change Q
conditions, to make special stud
1 of their tenants problems an
: those questions which may be di!
: couraging the tenant from a grea
e err planting this spring. Landlord
!, who have not yet taken up this i
f sue can be of great patriotic Sc
vice at this time by such Temporal
e reimbursement of their share a
s rangements with tenants as wi
= assure the tenant against loss ar
n to give him a chance of reasonab
h profit, when taking into accou,
.e the large increase in costs of labo
l. seeds, fertilizers, ETC., in compa,
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1918-04-10

ment Service Delaware.
Jos. M. Armstrong,
State Director for U. .
Boys Working Reserve
M. o. Pence,
State Leader of County
Agents for Delaware.
Charles Warner,
State Director for Public
Service Reserve.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
EXCESS PROFITS
 TAX CONSIDERED
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WASHINGTON. July 26.-The grad uated excess profits taxes of from 30 to 80 per cent on net income beyond exemptions and exemption of $2,00O plus 10 per cent on the amount of in vested capital. as tentatively decided yesterday were virtually adopted by the house ways and means commitAee today. Taxation of luXuries, estimated by the treasury as capable of raising s2, ,000, ,000,000 will be considered Mon day.
 While not definitely deciding the matter, a majority of the committee was favorable to a provision that in no case should the excess profits tax eX- ceed so per cent of the net income nor be less than 10 per cent of the net in- come in the case of corporations with capital exceeding $200,000.
 Several members of the committee were disposed to favor a flat tax of so per cent, but the committee rejected the proposal as discouraging to initiat- i've
 There still is a discrepancy of almost two billion between the revenue esti- mated to be yielded by the excess prof it's and income taxes as proposed and the s6,000 000000 sought from those sources under the $S,000, 100000 revenue program.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
Germans Strive Hard to
 Hold Back Adversaries in
 Counter Attacks But are
 Forced Farther Back
(By The Associated Pressl


 The ninth day of the allied offensive in the Soissons- Reims salient saw a iessening in the intensity of the battle along the western side of the salient. Only mutual bombardments were in progress. Along the Marne and south west of Rems the allied troops were still at deadly grips with the enemy.
 The Germans strove hard to hold back the French and American troops in the forest north of the Marne, de- bouching from the woods in strong counter attacks. The enemy every where was forced further back and the forests have been almost entirely cleared of Germans
 French Captures Vantage Points
 Southwest of Reims heavy reinforce ments have been thrown along the front. In the region of Reuil, where the battle line turns sharply toward Reims, the French have captured sev- eral points of vantage, including the village of Reuil. The yhave advanced northward. notwithstanding the vio- fence of the counter move. To the northeast, where the Germans are facing the British, the Germans have recaptured Mery and Hill 204, but the British have retained their hold on | Virgny and most of the other territory taken in that region.
 | Eastward from Reims in Champagne the French now have regained nearly all their old line positions and daily are harassing Nhe Germans with coun- ter attacks.
 | Americans Advance Lines Before the fighting died down along the western side of the Reims Soissons salient, the villages of Oulchy le Cha teau and Villemontoire were captured l hx- 1orsT -l,x. advanced their lines eastward of Oul- chy. The fall of Oulchy gives the al- lied forces the key to the heights dom- mating Fere en Tardenois, which lies lonly a short distance to the east. At lOulchy forty guns and hundreds of IprisonerS were captured.
 Big guns have been pulled up for the capture of Fere en TardenoiS when the time is ripe
 Guns continue to throw shells from all angles into the German forces in Il side the big bag.
 Huns Preparing For Retreat
 While there has been no attempt by the Germans at a general retreat, an indication that a retreat is purposed is shown by the fact that the enemy is using comparatively small forces of in fantry on various sectors. depending mainly on his machine gunners to re- tard the progress of the allies.
 In France and Flanders the British have been compelled to withstand sev- eral violent attacks by the Germans. near Hebuterne and in the vicinity of Meteren. The enemy in both sectors was repulsed with heavy casualties.
 Allies Hold Upper Hand
 On the other battle fronts the mili- tary activity is nominal, although con- siderable fighting continues in Mace donia and Albania with the allied troops holding the upper hand.
 The British navy has lost the armed cruiser Marmora through submarine attack, while torpedo boat destroyer has run aground and sunk.
 Warning has been sounded by the British premier to the striking muni- ton workers that they must return to work by Monday or become liable to the provisions of the military service act.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
DIPLOMATS VISIT
 GREAT SHEPARD
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PHILADELPHIA, July 26.-Central and South American diplomats were today given an opportunity to see Hog Island ship yard in action. The visit ors accompanied by Edward N. Hur- ley. Charles NJ. Schwab, and other of ficials were taken over the yard and given a boat ride on the Delaware to see the two-mile front of the big plant.
 Charles M. Schwab, in welcoming the visitors, said:
 We are no longer South Americans or North Americans. but all are plain Americans. The Hog Island yard and other shipyards are a guarantee to the world of the policy of this country.
 Speaking for South America, Am bassador Naon of Argentina, congrat- ulated the people of the United States on the wonderful achievements for the welfare of humanity.
 Your success is our welfare. Your welfare is our welfare. Your glory is our glory" he said.
 In an interview. Mir. Schwab said the shipyards of the country when working at capacity will turn out 1900 steel ships year with a tonnage of about 10,o00.000 and the same number of wooden ships of 3,5o0,oo0 tons each ! year
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
Wheeler Not Expected To
 Visit BiSbee
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BISBEE, Ariz., July 26.-Captain Harry C. Wheeler now a member of the United States army but formerly sheriff of Cochise county, has returned to the United States from France but is not expected by his friends here to visit Arizona. it became known today. A telegram received by Mrs. Wheeler at Tombstone today from her husband, said he had arrived at Washington, D. C. and expected a few days leave of absence. The message asked Mrs. Wheeler to meet him at Alamagordo, x. M.
 Captain Wheeler. who was indicted by the federal grand jury at Tucson last May in connection with the de- portatiOn of 1,1S6 striking copper min CTS and their alleged sympathizers, from Bisbee last summer, also is a CO., defendant in damage suits growing out of the deportation filed at Tombstone and aggregating more than s6,000, 900. Service in these suits cannot be ob- tained on Captain Wheeler until he re- turns to Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
TO HATE AND FIGHT
 AUSTRIA FOREVER
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AMSTERDAM. July 26. - "The Czechs declare they will hate and fight Austria forever and, God willing. they will in the end destroy her completely. because Austria embodies a century old crime against the liberty of man kind' said deputy Stransky, d Czech socialist. in moving in the Austrian lower house an indictment of the min isters for their decree ordering the partition of Bohemia.
 The highest national duty of the Czcchs is to harm Austria wherever and whenever. possible continued Stransky. This we owe to the Czechs people and to our loyalty to the Bohe- milan crown which loyalty can only be put in practice by betraying Austria. Therefore, we are determined to be- tray her wehenever we can."
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27

The government referred to is prob ably that recently set up by General Horvath.
 The provisional government at Omsk has assumed supreme authority. in Si- beria and proclaimed Siberia's inde- pendence, according to a Reuter- dis patch from Peking under date of Tuesday
 The provisional government has an- nulled all Bolshevik decrees and re- established the Siberian duma. Ap- proVal of these actions has been re- quested of the Nladivostok govern ment
 A telegram received in Peking from Omsk says in view of the o-operation of the Czecho- -Slovaks and in view of the numerous war prisoners in tn, bolshevik ranks and the opposition of conservative quarters and commercial and industrial classes who are under mining the position of the Siberian government in the eyes of the popula- ton. the commissioners of the provis- ional Siberian government have decid- ed to assume authority in Siberia.
 This authority it is added, rests in the council of ministers. constituted al Omsk, pending the arrival of all mem- bers. All the soviets have been or dered closed and decrees have been is sued restoring the land to the owners pending solution of the agrariar question by a constituent assembly.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
ENEMY SITUATION
 THOUGH A WK WARD
 IS NOT UNT'ENABLE
Kaiser Says
 HQrdeSt Job
 Yet to Come
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lHepublcan A. P. Leased WlreJ
 THE HAGUE, July 26.-"The hardest part of the job is still be- fore US. The enemy knows the war is about to reach the point of de- clsion and is summoning all his length for final defense and counter offensive"
 This was the observation of the German emperor, recorded by Karl Rossner in the Berlin lokaI Anzei- ger, and apparently made on the eve of General Foch's offensive. On the same occasion, Field Marshal von Hindenburg cave Rossner the following statement:
 ''lt is to be hoped the people at home are full of confidence. But they are not learned in patience. Over haste is no cood.
 "Preparation is half the battle, and the people must remember we are not working with machines that can be smashed as soon as the job is completed. We are working with the most sacred thing we pos sess, namely, the blood and life of the German people. Our last re- serves must be strong men who will return from the trenches to take up peace tasks. We must not be left at the end like smashed ma chimes but must be strong and un- weakened"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
PETIT |ON IF 0|L ] INTERESTS GRANTED
[RepubIican A. P. Leased wire]

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 MEXICO CITY. July 26.-A petition presented by representatives of for eign oil interests in Mexico requesting that the government postpone putting into effect a decree promulgated early in this year imposing taxes on oil leases and rentals, has been granted by the cabinet, although earlier today it was announced by the treasury de- partment. that the decree would become effective on August 1, the date origi- nally set
 Under the later ruling the time has
 been extended to August 15, and this
 decision was arrived at after the cab-
 inet had debated a report submitted
 by Minister of Commerce Pani and
 Rafael Nieto, sub-treasury to the min-
 ister of finance. It was also decided to make some qualifications in tn,
 decree but as yet these >have not been made public.
 The decree which levies taxes against land owners who operate theil own properties and upon all rentals ol leases and royalties paid by those de- veloping the land, was made the sub ject of protest by the American gov ernment.
 Under the new decree a tax of 10 pei cent will be levied upon leases amount ing to five pesos year per heetare- approximately 21a acres. Leases from five pesos to ten pesos a year will be taxed 20 per cent, and leases exceeding ten pesos a year, 50 per cent. Most leases are made on a renta and a royalty basis, and in addition to the tax on rentals. 50 per cent of all royalties must be paid either in money or in oil. as the department of finance may determine. Heavier taxes ar,
 also imposed on land owners.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
CABRAL AND MEDINA
 PLAN REVOLUTION
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FL PASO, Texas, July 26.-A mani festo was received here tonight from Sonora outlining the plans of Juan C.. Cabra and Julian Medina for conduct ing q revolutionar-' movement against the Carranza government in that state. They were reported to have crossed the border recently with 1000 men 10 take the field against the federal gov ernment. This is to be a part of the Villa movement against Carranza, the manifesto stated
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
JAPAN ID ACCEPT
 AMERICAN PROPOSAL
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LONDON, July 26.-It is announced officially here that Japan has decided to accept the American proposal to as sist the Czecho- Slovak armies in Si- beria.
 The problem involved in arranging an international entente regarding Si- beria and Russia is very complex. The American proposal was of nature that it was not possible to render simple affirmative or negative response.
 Therefore. the Japanese government was under the necessity of seeking further information. This now is be- ing imparted, but some time is required for the necessary diplomatic consulta- tions
 However. it may be stated that the entente, Japan and the United States are fully agreed on the broad princi- pies that assistance must be afforded the Czecho- Slovak forces in Siberia and that the exchanges now going on relate to the best means to accomplish that end.
 The object of the Japanese mission to Siberia is specifically and definitely defined as move to assist the Czecho- Slovalls, according to a statement made to the Associated Press. The sover- eighty of Russia is in no way threat ened. it is declared. and as soon as tho mission has been accomplished. every soldier will be withdrawn from Russian soil.
 WASHINGTON, July 26.-News that an official announcement had beer made in London that Japan had decided to accept the proposal of the United States to give military assistance tt the Czecho- Slovaks' army in Siberia did not alter the course of the govern. ment in declining to reveal the statu: of the negotiations.
 Variously publihsed accounts of tht negotiations were denounced as specu lative and as possibly giving informa tion to the enemy. President Wilson's statement on tn, subject has been drafted, but will no | be issued until all the details have beer 1 closed.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
STRIKERS LIABLE TO
 MILITARY SERVICE.
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LONDON. July 26.-Premier Lloyd George tonight announced in behalf of Inc government that all men who are wilfully absent from work on or after Monday next will be deemed to have voluntarily placed themselves outside Inc munitions industries. Protection certificates will cease to have effect and the men will become liable to the provisions of the military service act, the premier added.
 The statement nointed out that ccr- tain workers had quit their jobs in dis regard Of their leaders and remained idle against the advice of the union ad- Nisory committee.
 frhey have ceased work" the state ncnt said, not in pursuance of a trade dispute but in an endeavor to force the government to change national policy essential to the prosecution of the war.
 While millions of their fellow coun- trymen hourly are facing danger and death for their country, the men on strike have been granted exemptions from these perils only because theii services are considered of more value io the state in the workshops than in tho armv.'
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
BRITISH SHIP IS
 SUNK BY TORPEDO
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LONDON, July 26.- The British armed, cruiser Marmora was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine Tuesday, according to an announce ment made by the British admiralty tonight Ten members of the crew of the vessel are missing. and it is pre- stunned they were killed. The admiralty also announces that a British torpedo boat destroyer ran ashore Wednesday and later sank. Thirteen of her crew are missing. and it is presumed they were drowned
 Naval records contain Tho cruiser named Marmora and if is possible the vessel sank rwas the Peninsu1ar and Oriental steam navigation company steamers Marmora of 1e.509 tons gross. She was built at Belfast in 1903, was $50 feet long, and had a beam of sixty. feet
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
BRITISH

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 LONDON, July 26.-The British official communication issued this evening says:
 "This morning hostile attack upon posts held by us in the Ave luy wood north of Albert, was re- pulsed. A raid attempted by the enemy during the night in the neishborhood of vieux Berquin also was driven off with losses.
 "A few prisoners were captured by us early this morning in the course of the enemy's unsuccessful attack upon our positions at Met eren."
 British airmen brought down 25 German airplanes and forced down six others out of control in air fighting yesterday. Fifteen of the British machines failed to return. This announcement was made in the official announcement on aerial operations tonight.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-27
FRENCH
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lRepublican A. p. Leased Wire1
 PARIS, July 26.-Only artillery activity prevailed south of the Ourcq river Friday, the infantry on both sides remaining in their trenches, according to the French official communication issued this evening. Several additional ad- vances have been made southwest of Reims.
 The communication follows:
 South of the Ourcq there has been reciprocal artillery activity withoug infantry actions.
 "On the northern bank of the Marne we captured at the close of day yesterday Reul and the Saw arges far. We also pushed back the enemy to the southern out skirts of the villages of Binson Orcquiny and ViIIers- Sous ChatiI- lon.
 "The total number of prisoners captured on the 18th at ViIIamon- tore and the region of Oulchy Ie Chateau was seven hundred.
 lon the Champagne front our troops, after having broken the German offensive on the 18th and 18th have carried out during the following days series of local at tacks. In spite of the enemy's re- sistance we have made to the East of Suippes an advance of about 1500 meters to the general line of St. HiIaire Grande, Souain and Le MesniI-Lez Huries. We have re- conquered entirely Main de Mas sizes and reoccupied in this region our former first line. During these operations we have taken eleven hundred prisoners, two hundred machine guns and seven guns.
 "Aviation-On the 18th our avia- tors brought down or forced to land seven enemy machines.
 "Eignteen machines were brought down by British aviators working in conjunction with us. On our part, we dropped more thar 38 tons of bombs during the day
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