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New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
1876 Czecho-Slavs
Request Passports
Local Recruiting Bureau Ex-
poets to Send ESQ to Fight
ing Front Each Week

A substantial forerunner for the
army of 100000 Czecho -Slovaks to be
recruited here, for which plans were
formulated on Sunday, has been pour
ing in from all parts of the country
A contingent numbering 1875 obtained
permits from the Alien Enemy Bureau
yesterday to leave the country. AS
their homeland is under Austrian con-
troll, they are technically classified as
enemy aliens.
1t is estimated that about $50 men
will depart this week. A regular week
ly total of about that number is ex-
pected to be maintained.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Washington Looks
Momentarily for
Reply From Japan
Especial Dispatch to The Tribune)

4
WASHINGTON. July 23.-Formal an
nouncement, either by President Will
son or jointly by the powers asso-
ciated in the war against the Central
sistance now preparing for Russia must
be made before the expedition actually
enters Siberia, in order to prevent pos
sibly fatal misapprehension in Siberia
as we'll as EWopean Russia, according
to Russian Authorities here.
The Bolshevik government, it was
said, has attempted to inspire the be-
lief in Russia that the Allied nations,
and especially Japan and Great Britain,
are predatory powers, and that an in
vasion of Russian territory by them
would mark the beginning of an effort
on the part of those countries to parti-
tion Russia.
The masses Of the Russian people, it
was asserted, desire and actually de-
mand military aid from the Allies, but
they must be Informed beforehand that
it is coming, in order to avoid the ap-
pearance of being moved by sinister
purposes.
There is no longer any reason for
secrecy with regard to the expedition,
it.was said, owing 10 the fact that the
Czecho-Slovak army in Russia controls
the Siberian railroad, with the eXcep-
ton of a comparatively short stretch,
and even that part of the line will soon
be in their hands, as they are now NOV
ing against the Bolshevik- German
Hungarian forces holding it. This
small reach of the road is on the Amur
branch.
There are few thousand Russian
coldiars in Ciharo opd mort horn Man.
churia who would be associated imme-
diately with the international expedi-
ton, according to Russians here, but
the number would rapidly increase,
drawing to them loyal Russians from
all parts of the country and from Eu-
ropean Russia as well. The popula-
tion's attitude, it was said, will be most
friendly.
The question of raising an army of
Russians in Siberia has not yet been
decided, owing to the doubt prevailing
until the last few weeks concerning the
determination OF the Allies to go to the
assistance OF Russia but it is believed
the situation now warrants considera
tlon OF the question, and it Will be
the subject OF important conferences in
America as we'll as in Europe and
Russia.
Russians here consider the possible
political effects and results of Allied
intervention in Russia to be more inn
portant even than the military signifi-
cance of the movement. They look to
the early reorganization of the poiti-
cal system of the country as certain
result of the military occupation. and
say it will be of little practical impor.
tance whether the Bolsheviki attempt
to deliver Russia into the hands of the
Berlin and Vienna governments.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Joint Military Action
Asked of Allies, Says
Vladiuosfok Dispatch

LONDON, July 23.-An undated dis
patch from Nladivostok, received here
to-day, says the Provisional govern
ment submitted to the Allies on July
10 a request for joint military action.
"There is every hope" the dispatch,
which was sent by Reuters correspond
ent, adds, "'thAt the situation created by
the movement of General Horvath. the
anti Bolshovik leader, will be liquidat-
ed and the danger of civil war averted.
The attitude of the Allies will domi-
nate the situation in eastern Siberia
The status of the Provisional govern
ment will be liable to modification un-
less concentrations are quickly
opened.
"Propaganda is active among the vast
number of prisoners of war, who are
freely mixing with the natives and have
unlimited capacity for mischief
"Two thousand German magyars and a
Thousand Red Guards, opposing the
Czechs, are strongly entrenched on the
Ussuri River, and another ,450O prison
ers and 5000 Bolshevki, with forty
three guns. are fortifying the positions
south of khabaroVsk"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Washington Expects Fa-
vorable Reply to Proposal
for Allied Intervention
China to Join in
Troop Movement
Re-establishment Of East.
ern Front Not Probable
Before Spring Of 1919

LONDON, July ga Reuter- dis
patch from Toxic dated July 19 says
a special session Of the Privy Council,
presided over by the Emperor. met that
day to consider the Siberian question
and passed the government measure in
the premises.
According to "The Daily Mails"
Tien-tsin correspondent, telegraphing
last Friday. China will participate in
the intervention in Siberia. The cor
respondent says this decision was
taken July lS at a meeting of Cabinet
officials.
A dispatch to The Associated Press
from Toxic July 10 said it was be-
lieved in political circles there that
the Japanese governments reply TO
the proposal made by the United States
relative to Entente Allied intervention
in Siberia would be dispatched to
Washington that day. The dispatch
added that it was understood the Jap
anese Emperor would accept the Ameri-
can proposals in every particular.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24

the temper of the people changed
Immediately. In the villages and
towns the Germans have to use rifles
and artillery to enforce their decrees.
Most of the factories are closed. At
first the workmen forced out the en-
the plants, they begged the owners to
return. The cost Of living is prohibi
tive. Bread made of straw and little
bran is sold at 26 cents q pound. Meat
is IS a pound. Clothes and shoes can
not be bought at any price.
Everybody in Odessa and in all tho
Russian cities she had passed through
prays for help from America, said Mrs.
Balbir. Even the Bolshevik say
America is Russa's true friend and
they would welcome Ame aid. All
hate the Germans and only await an
opportune moment to attack them.
Story of Eyewitness
A young graduate of Russian uni
versity, who for personal reasons re-
fused to tell his name, recalled a few
Incidents of which he was an eyewit-
ness in connection with the opening of
the Constituent Assembly, which was
dispersed by the Bolsheviki.
"The Social Revolutionists, who
we're in the majority" he said, named
Marie Spiridonova as chairman. When
she mounted the Speakers platform and
started to address the assembly the
Bolshevist members began to clap their
hands, stamp their feet and shout at
the top of their voices. The hubbub
! lasted twenty minutes, and finally Nine
Spiridonova had TO give up. A Boil
shevik took her place and the session
was opened.
"When Tchernoff, who was Minister
| 80 A h. of
spoke passionately for two hours on
the land problem, Lenine, to show his
contempt for the speaker, stretched
himself on his back at the foot of the
platform and slept until the speech
was over.
Bo!sheviki Not Afraid
"The Bolsheviki are a hard headed
people. They know wnat they want
and are not afraid to go after it. The
masses of their supporters are igno-
rant. Several months ago | was in Mos
COW and showed the sights of the city
to friends. We walked across an impor-
tant bridge and took pictures Of the
bridge, the nearby forts and other
points of military value. When we
we're through the Bolshevik guard ap-
preached us, pulled off his cap and with
childlike simplicity asked, Are you
gentlemen, German prisoners 2"
The party was met by representa-
tives of the Hebrew Sheltering and I'm
migrant Aid Society, 229 East Broad
way. and bv relatives and friends. Most
Of the arrivals were taken to the homes
Of the latter. They all spoke enthusi
astically about the arrangements made
by the society to care for Russian
refugees in Japan, regardless of race
or religion. The japanese were kline
! to them and showed their friendliness
in every possible way.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
President Is Quoted
In Home Rule Motion

LONDON, July 23. - John Dillon,
Irish Nationalist leader, gave notice in
the House Of Commons to-day that he
would ask the government tomorrow
for day of discussion on the follow
ing notion:
"The policy pursued toward Ireland
by the government is inconsistent with
the great principles for the vindication
OF which the Allied powers are carrying
on the war. This policy has greatly
alienated and exasperated the Irish
people, and if persevered in, will fur
ther ALLEVIATE and exasperate them and
reaching q settlement of the Irish
question on the basis Of friendship be-
tween the British and Irish nations.
THAT this house entirely indorses
the principles laid down by President
Wilson in his great speech at the grave
OF George Washington, when, speaking
of the objects for which America and
her Allies are fighting, he said: "These
great objects can be put into single
sentence. What we seek is the reign
of law, based upon the consent of the
governed and sustained by the organ
lied opinion of mankind These great
ends cannot be achieved by debating
and seeking to reconcile and accommo-
date what statesmen may wish with
their projects for balances of power
and of national opportunity. They can
be realized only by the determination
of what the thinking peoples of the
world desire, with their longing and
hope for justice and for social freedom
and opportunity
"And that this house is of the opin-
ion that the true solution of the Irish
question is to put into operation with.
out delay, with regard to Ireland, the
principles laid down by President Vi
son in his historic utterance."
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
N. 7. Soldier a Prisoner

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Names of
ten American soldiers prisoners of war
IN Germany were announced to-day by
the War Department as follows:
At Camp Darmstadt
MURRAY. John IT, corporal, Fall Village.
Conn.
BICHUM. Tony. private. SO Grove Street
New Britain. Conn.
= GRAvATr. Chester D.. private, Ocean
At Camp Limburg
OSULLIVAN. William. private, Forest
vile. Conn.
Camp Not Known
WILLIAMS. George NJ, corporal. $40
South Green Street, Henderson. Ky
BROWN. Joseph H.. private, 174s Rich
mond Terrace, West New Brighton. Staten
Island. NJ Y
KNOWLTON. Charles W.. private. Fair
field, Conn.
LAGASSEY, Joseph T.. private. South Elm
Street. Bristol, Conn 'N''''
STEWART, Randolph s., private, Plain
vile. Conn.
JONES. John W.. private. Oxford, Ala.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
No Report Made, Porte
Says, ON Investigation of
Tabriz Incidents
"Full Duty" Pledged
Disavowal of Acts, Apology,
Punishment of Soldiers and
Indemnity Expected
fSnec;n1 Dispn,ch to The Tribune J

Especial Dispatch to The Tribume>
WASHINGTON, July 23.-The State
Department received to-day through
from Turkey to the American demand
for an explanation of the Tabriz incl
dents, comprising the sacking of an
American missionary hospital and the
seizure of the United States Consulate
at Tabriz, Persia, by Turkish soldiers
who also declared the United States to
be an enemy Of their country.
The Constantinople Foreign Office as
serted that an official Investigation OF
the events complained Of was being
made under the direction Of the Minis
ter of War, but that to date no report
had been received. 1t cited the dlff1-
culties of communication and the great
distances from the Turkish capital as
obstacles to speedy finding by the
government. =, j.,
The Porte declared, however, that the
Turkish government would not fall 20
do its full duty if the report concern
ing the events at Tabriz should prove
true.
State Department officials were not
surprised at the Turkish communlca,,
ton, it being the traditional policy OF
the Turkish government to procrastl-.
nate and to dodge issues, and 1T IS not
expected that the subject will be kept
alive, except as a result Of diplomatic
pressure by the United States.
The "full duty" referred to by the
Ottoman Foreign Minister would mean
in international intercourse reparation
and apology. 1t was pointed out that
the Turkish government would not be
able to do more than to disavow the
act of its soldiers, express regret, pun
ish the offending troops and offer to
pay damages for the injuries wrought
hv the Turkish soldiers at TabriZ.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Italians Are Urged
ToDo War Work to
RefuteG German Lies
Munitions Plant Men Told
Their Share Is Equal to
Trench Duty

An appeal to Italian munitions work
ers in this country was made by mem
bers of the Italian army and the Ital-
ian Bureau of Information, whose head
quarters are at sol Fifth Avenue, yes
terday at one of the big government
plants ir New Jersey. Captain A.
Zaneaglione, of the Italian army, now
attached to the Italian Embassy at
Washington, and Professor Arbib-
Costa, assistant director Of the Italian
Bureau of Information, were the speak
ers.
at is you men of Italian birth who
are here in this, your adopted country,
who can best refute the lies that the
Germans tried to spread throughout
your mother country, Italy, that the
United States was selfish and would
not aid Italy. 1t is likewise you men
here who can testify to the falseness
Of the German propaganda which tried
to show that Italy was not heart and
soul in the war, and which was spread
throughout the United States," said
Professor Costa.
Captain Zaneaglione saw service in
the Alps, where he was wounded He
is now paralyzed in one arm. He wears
two medals for valor in action.
"You men of Italy" he said "have a
task before you aA important as that
of soldiers fighting in the trenches. 1t
is dangerous calling, this handling of
high explosives, and requires the same
qualities of courage required OF SOL
dier, and, like soldier you must per
form this task to be worthy of your
adopted country and your mother coun-
try. The United States is fighting tc
protect your mother country, and your
duty is as solemn as if you were fight
ing with the Italian armies You are
working in the interests of Italy and in
the interests of America, and it is all
| for liberty"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Cotton Situation
In England Serious

~ LONDoN, July 23-According to
shire's cotton industry has reached
an anxious period bordering on seri-
Gus crisis. There is the possibility of
the Cotton Control Board resigning
unless the government supports its
policy regarding the question of un-
employment.
1t appears that the president of the
Board of Trade has reserved the Cotton
Control Boards decision to abolish
the rota system Of unemployment, thus
weakening the boards position in the
trade. 1t is claimed that the Board
OF Control has steered the industry
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Allies Join in Pact
To Defend Murman
Region From Enemy

LONDON, July ga Russian
wireless message gives the text Of
an agreement between the repre-
sentatives of Great Britain, the
United States, France and the Muir
man Regional Council "for the de-
fence of the Murman region against
the powers of the German coalition"
The Russian forces will be under
a commander appointed by the coun-
Gil, but admission of Russian volun-
teers into the Allies forces will be
permitted, according to the message.
The three Allied powers are to pro-
vide the Russian command with the
necessary help in equipment, sup
pines, transports and instruction for
the Russian armed forces. They
agree not to interfere in the home
affairs of the region.
In view of the impossibility Of i'm
porting necessary food from Russia,
the three powers promise, so far as
possible, to provide food for the
whole population Of the region, the
distribution of which will be carried
out by trustworthy Russian troops.
ING! undertake, 1ufther, TO OBTAIN
the importation of necessary manu-
factured goods and material for con-
struction work and other purposes,
the expense to be betrayed by the
respective powers, whose representa-
tlves disclaim any purpose of con-
quest, and say, "The only object of
the agreement is to guard the in
tegrity of the Murman region for a
great united Russia"
The agreement, it is stated, was
sanctioned by the Murman Regional
Council on July Z and subsequently
by its General Assembly without op-
position.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Franco-Italians
Capture 600 IN
Drive in Albania
Allies Advance Through
Devoli Valley, Storming
Austrian Positions

LONDON, July 23.-Pushing forward
down the Devoh Valley, the French and
Italians have continued their sue
cesses in Albania, taking 600 additional
prisoners and capturing the Austrian
positions south of the Holta River, ac-
cording to official announcements made
in Rome and Paris to-day.
The French announcement reads:
EASTERN THEATRE, July 22.-
There was reciprocal artillery activity
in the region of Doiran and west of
the Vardar. Patrol engagements took
place in the region of Monte.
"ln Albania our troops continued
their attacks yesterday and after
heavy handto-hand fighting drove the
Austrians from all their positions
south of the Holta River. In the
course Of two days we captured 6OC
prisoners, including six officers and
twelve machine guns. On our left, on
the west bank of the Devoli, Italian
troops captured Hill 900."
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Asks Wilson to Aid
Liberty for Finland

Expressing the hope that President
Wilson will declare his sympathy with
Finland and his intention, on behalf
of the Allies, to see that Finland is
allowed to retain full independence
after the war, II. Montagu Donner,
president of the Finland Constitutional
League of America, issued statement
here yesterday, in which he said all
danger of break between the Fin
nish government and the Allies seemed
past.
The Finnish government, said Mr..
Donner in proof of its friendship for
the Allies, had declared for policy
of n-interference with the Murman-
Petrograd railroad, the line now held
by British and Americans.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Poincare Tells Emmanuel
Drive Guarantees Victor,

PARIS, July 23.-Victor Emmanuel
King of Italy, has sent his hearties,
Fluctuations to President Poincars
over the victory along the Marne, which
has regained French territory. In
answering the Kings message, Presi-
dent Poincare points out that il is
a double victory in that it has checked
the enemy and given the Allies &
chance to return to the offensive. In
closing he said:
This counter offensive is for all
the Allies a new guarantee Of definite
victory"
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Overstays His Leave;
Dies When Arrested

A soldier who had overstayed his
leave and who was traced to the home
of his sweetheart at 1914 George Street.
Evergreen, last night dropped dead
when detective appeared at the house
to arrest him. A physician who ex-
amined the body said that death was
caused by "collapsible heart"
The soldier, Edward T. More, was
twenty-five years old and lived at 1884
Woodbine Street, Ridgewood. Queens
He had been stationed at the Washinp-
ton ID. CO Barracks. Given leave. he
failed to return and the .police were
asked 10 fnd him.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Ukraine Seeks to Renew
Relations With Rur7unio

AN RDAM, July 23.-The
Ukraine Foreign Minister has sent a
special courier to Jassy, the temporary
Rumanian capital. with note stating
that resumption of diplomatic relations
with Rumania is desired and also in
forming the Rumanian government
that Ukrania had appointed consul
for kishinev, according to a Jassy
dispatch received by way of Bucharest
and Berlin.
Rumanian newspapers interpret this
to mean that the Ukraine republic
recognizes the union of Bessarabia
with Rumania.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
u. S. Gives Passports
To Lithuanian NationaI;sts

WASHINGTON. July % Three
delegates accredited by the Lithuanian
National Council in the United States
to the council of the same nationality
working in Switzerland to get inter-
national recognition for the new state
which they are e1deavorng to 0 gan
lze out of the former Baltic prov inces
of Russia have been given passports hv
the State Department. The delegates.
who will sail for Europe soon, are b.
Mostowski, Detroit; ]. Dobuzis. Bos-
ton. and K. Pakstas, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24

through an unprecedented crisis and
that, if dissolved, the cotton indussry
will be thrown into confusion.
The trade also is worried over III,
dispute regarding the recent wages
award and the demand of spinnsrs
using American cotton that thev bs
paid for fifteen and a half hours en,
forced stoppage Of work because os
insufficient American cotton supplies
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
Stettinius and Staff
Have Reached Europe

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Arrival in
Europe of Edward R. Stettinius, Second
Assistant Secretary of War, with a nu-
merous staff, was announced to-day by
Secretary Baker. Mr.. Stettinius will
make general survey of the supply
and industrial situation as it has de-
veloped with the expansion of the
American overseas forces.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-24
u. s. to Safeguard War Pictures

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-To safe
guard the Photographic story of the
war being made by the Signal Corps,
the War Department to-day authorized
the construction in Washington of ire
proof vaulas for the storage OF the
negatives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-12
VA. RY. & P. co. MAY
BUY ASHLAND LINE
Ut Il Understood That If Frank Gould
FnNors Proposition, Plan VIII BE
Put Into Operation.

The Virginia Railway and Power
company may take over The property
operated by the Richmond aud Chesa-
peake Bay railway. the Richmond.
Ashland line, and operate it them
selves This was Il story circulated in
business circles yesterday. 1t is under
stood that If Frank Gould. the prin-
ctpal stakeholder in the latter com
pany. will consider the plan faVorably.
1t VIII he put into operation Mr..
Gould is understood 10 be a stock
holder in the Virginia Railway and
Power company. The company want
ed 81 100000 for The property, and
says it has not been offered over one
quarter of that amount
The Chesapeake Bay line quite oper-
ations last December. much to the
Inconvenience OF the patrons who live
along the line. Northern syndicate
obtained an option on the property
which was allowed To expire, when a
satisfactory agreement could not be
reached.
officials of the Virginia Railway and
Power company are trying TO obtain
n straight hVe-cent fare from the city
council. and il is Understood that 1t
will support the company's petition II
they will take over the Ashland line
and operate it. Citizens who are in
tsrested have agreed to raise $3.50, 600
TO offer for the line, but though tele-
grams have been sent to Mr.. Gould
they have received no reply No effort
will be spared to get immediate &C
tion on the subject. II is said that
the interurban company has forfeited
it's charter and. therefore, the state
corporation commission is unable to
act in the matter.