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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
ORDERS ALE POSSIBLE r:
IN EMERGENCY ARMY CO
War Department Directs None Be
Retained After September 80
Except in Essential Cases.

In furtherance of the general policy
Of the War Department of having
the emergency Army demobilized by
September 80 next. so far as possible,
supplemental orders have been issued
for the discharge by the date named
of 'all men enlisted or drafted for
the emergency who are physically
eligible for discharge and who are
not in confinement awaiting trial or
serving sentence by court-martial."
II is specifically directed that no
emergency soldier shall be retained in
service after September 80. unless 1t
has been definitely determined in each
individual case that he cannot be
spared or replaced by an available en-
listed man of the Regular Army. or,
under existing authority. by civilian,
or unless he has made requisition in
writing to remain temporarily in serv-
ice. or is included in the Medical Corps
personnel surplus for transfer to a
general hospital.
Where emergency men are retained
after September 80 full explanation
will be made as to the necessity for
the same and an estimate will be
given as to the date when all such
men can be dispensed With. There
will be no relaxation of effort to dis
charge of these men, and report will be
rendered when all have been dis
charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
FALLS Church PROTESTS
PROPOSED FARE RAISE
Washington Virginia Railway
Company Asks Increase in Pas
senger Rates on 2 Divisions.

FALLS CHURCH. Va. August 81
A mass meeting Of citizens of Falls
Church was held in the school audi
forum last night to protest against
the proposal Of the Washington-Vir-
ginia Railway Company to increase
its passenger fares between Wash
inston and practically all points on
the Mount Vernon and Falls Church
divisions. The company has filed a
schedule of it's proposed rates with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and the state corporation commission
and asks that it be permitted to put
them into effect at once. Protests have
been filed by patrons Of the lines and
hearings asked.
A copy of the railway company's
petition was read at last nights meet
ing. showing that the proposed in
creases in rates will average more
than SO per cent. The generally
voiced belief was that patrons of the
line, realizing the higher cost Of all
things entering into railway opera
ton, would not object to an increase
Of 10 or even Is per cent. but they
deemed an increase Of so per cent to
be exorbitant and unwarranted.
A committee consisting of S. e, Hut
ton, H. Scott Ryer. Harry A. Fellows,
Harvey e. Riley. H. c. Birge and ].
H. Parmalee was appointed to CO.
operate with like committees from
other points on the line in resisting
the increases proposed by the railway
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
&INUMUM WAGE MEASURE
;aO BE CONVENTION TOPIC
Federal Employees Federation at
'rSan Francisco Likely to Urge
II Nolan Bill.

i$Khen the National Federation of
Sederal Employees convenes in annual
nanvention in San Francisco a week
Aom Monday. it probably will again
ftut forward the Nolan minimum-wage
NH as its principal legislative recon-
sanitation The bill, which would
Gfve a minimum wage of 50 a day to
every government employe. has pass
"a. the House by a big majority.
sLuther c. Stewart, president Of the
Federation, in an address last night
before Federal Employees Union No.
-, at Dunbar High School. announced
that he would recommend to the con-
vention that it make its principal
hight for the Nolan bill. He predicted
victory for the measure.
ssMr. Stewart spoke at length of the
origin, growth and accomplishments
81 the National Federation. Another
speaker was William ]. Hendricks.
who represents the government print
Ing office on the Redistribution COM
mission. Mr.. Hendricks said govern
mont clerks would receive a fair deal
from the commission in it's reclassi-
&cation of salaries. The union in
dorsed Mr.. Hendricks for appoint
rnent as District Commissioner, to
succeed Commissioner Gardiner, whose
term has expired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
Mr.. TREADWAY ATTACKS
HOUSING CORPORATION
Charges Publication of Report on
Expensive Paper, at Cost Of
About $4,000.

Representative Treadway of Massa-
chusetts introduced a resolution yes
terday calling for an investigation
of expenditures by the housing bu-
reau and it's agencies. and on the floor
of the House attacked the Housing
Corporation. especially with reference
to the publication of report on ex-
pensive paper containing many illus
trations and bound. He said he had
been informed by the government
printing office 1t will cost in the
1eighborhood of $4,000
Representative Treadway said that
in his judgment this publication could
not be gotten out at less than 50 a
volume. Representative Caldwell of
New York called attention to the fact
that accompanying the book is let
ter stating that it is to be sold at
$3.50 a copy.
During the debate Chairman Camp
bell of the rules committee, in re-
Spouse to the statement made by Rep
resentative Sears Of Florida. told the
House that the rules committee had
been previously urged to report out
poration, but at that time they de-
ferred action on the supposition that
the Senate intended to order an inves-
tigation.
Representative Treadway said that
he will press for early action on his
resolution, and Chairman Campbell
of the rules committee indicated that
his committee would be favorable to
the proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27

not only on railroads. but in all other
lines of business, lies in a reduction
of the living cost, not in increased
wages" said Warren s. Stone, head of
the Brotherhood of Lacdinotive Engi-
neers, commenting here last night on
the railroad wage policy as setfDrth in
statement by President Wilson
Monday. Mr.. Stone added that the
engineers are not satisfied with their
present wages, but are hopeful that
the living cost will soon decrease suf-
ficiently to make living conditions
easier. but II there is a continuation
of present prices for food and other
articles the engineers will ask for an
increase in wages. Mr.. Stone said.
William Heiniger. acting chairman
of a Cleveland branch Of the American
Federation of Railway Employees. left
for Chicago last night to inform P. F.
Richardson, president of the National
Federation of Railway Workers of
Cleveland, of sentiment on the cents
men,
Warren S. Stone today verified the
Los Angeles reports that the men had
been ordered back to work.
The order was issued following sew
eral long-distance telephone CONVEX
sations during the night with repre-
sentatives Of the brotherhoods on the
Pacific coast.
To messages received from striking
yardmen of the Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe railroadP Mr.. Stone replied
that under no circumstances would
the brotherhood support a sympa
thetic strike. I'VE are anxious to get
the men back to work." Mr.. Stone
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
j. S. AWATORS TO AID
POLES IN WAR ON REDS

PARIS. August 26,-An American
aviation squadron is being formed in
Paris on the line of the Lafayette
Escadrille, to fight with the Poles
against the bolsheviki Maj NJ. c.
Fauntleroy of Chicago and Capt. NJ.
c. Cooper of Jacksonville, Fla, have
been authorized by Gen. Rosvedowskf.
head of the Polish military mission, to
form the squadron. which will consist
of aviators who. like themselves, have
seen service in the war.
Among the members already enroll
ed are Lieut.. George NJ. Crawford of
Wilmington, Del: Lieut.. Kenneth
Shrewsbury of Huntington. w. Va;
Lieut. Edward J. Corzi of Brooklyn
and Lieut.. Carl H. Clark of Tulsa.
Okla. The squadron will be christened
the Kosciuszko squadron, after the
Polish national hero and Washing
TONS aid-de-camp.
1t is expected to go to Poland on
September Is. Its members will hold
the same rank as they held in the
American Army, but with the CORE
spending Polish pay.
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SERVICES TOMORROW
FOR COMMANDER CASTLE
Naval Officer, Who Died at Sea, to
Be Buried From st. Thomas
Church Tomorrow.

Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at l o'clock at St.
Thomas Church for Commander Guy
Wilkinson Stuart Castle. U. s. NJ, COM
mander of the Martha Washington.
who died at sea en- route to Brest Au-
gust TO- The body was brought from
France on the George Washington to
the residence Of Mrs. Castles mother
Mrs. ]. w. Bayne, 2219 California
street.
Canon William l. De vries will on,-
ciate at the services tomorrow Inter.
cemetery. The following win be naii.
bearers: Mr.. Louis Castle, MI. r
Tenant, DR.. Scott D. Breckinridxe'
Col. Elisha Theall. y. s n c.; Com.
mander Kenneth whiting. q. s. ~
and Lieut. Commander Hensley Lacy,
U. s. N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
MIR. HINES MAKES APPEAL.
Declares to California Strikers That
Government Cannot Act.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 27.-Di-
rector General Hines of the railroad
administration last night appealed to
members of the four brotherhoods
whose strike virtually paralyzed
steam transportation in southern Cali
fornia to return to work.
The appeal was made in a statement
given out here. in which the director
general declared the government was
powerless to act in the dispute be-
tween the Pacific Electric lines and
their employees. out of which the
strike of steam employees grew. The
statement said:
Il have great confidence in the in
telllgence and fair-mindedness Of the
yard. train and engine employees and
confidently appeal to each one of them
to give this matter his personal con-
sideration and give the government
the support it is entitled to on every
account in operating steam railroads
MIA generally. The railroad admins
tration has been handling this matter
with the chief executives of organiza-
tons or trainmen and enginemen and
1 am making this statement after con-
su!tation with them on the subject.
Il wish to ask every railroad en-
ploye involved in any way in the
strike on the steam railroads in Los
Angeles to give his personal consid-
GRAFTON to the real facts of the situa-
ton as far as the government Of the
United States is concerned. The
United States Railroad Administra-
ton has no more control over the
Pacific Electric Railway Company
than any of the other short lines run
ming through the United States.
contemplate that the government
should take possession of any such
lines. and the government did not do
so and has no statutory power to do
SO. Therefore, employees who have
been led to believe that the govern
ment can and ought to deal with this
situation in any way are resting
under an entire Misrepresentation Of
facts.
THE men in train. engine and yard
service on the steam railroads have
agreements for continuing in service
on those railroads while in govern
ment control. Moreover. the chief ex-
ecutives of the organizations have
national agreements with the railroad
administration providing for the
orderly adjustment of all grievances
without any suspension Of work.
Both the local agreements and the
national agreements are being violat-
ed and repudiated by the action taken
and do not believe such action can
have the sanction of any fair-minded
employe of the railroads. who will
carefully give his conscientious
thoughts to the matter involved. I
appreciate how easy it is. especially
to arise in connection with problems
of this character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
HIS WORK BAFFLED,
SAYS COL. ANSELL
Charges Official Heads With
Opposition to His Efforts to
Secure CIemency for Men.

Samuel T. Ansell formerly acting
judge advocate general of the Army.
told Senate committee today that
Secretary Baker, Gen. March. chief of
staff; Maj. Gen. Crowder. judge ad-
vocate general. and other general Of
ficers placed deliberate obstacles in
his way when he sought to obtain
clemency for soldiers given harsh
sentences. The committee is consid-
ering bill by Senator Chamberlain
for extensive changes of the military
justice system.
When he first made formal re.
port on the general subject of re-
form in the system in 1917 Ansell
said the report never got beyond"
Gen. Crowder Immediately, he said
he was relieved-"with the knowl-
edge il not the suggestion of Secre-
tary Baker''-from all duties relating
to military justice.
Did Not Like Liberal Views.
1.-The truth u.s." said Mr.. Ansell. that
they didn't like my liberal views OF
course, they won't sty it, but the racIs
speak louder than Words r7s
When he had opportunity later as
acting Judge advocate general to re-
sent c1emency recommendations to
major generals, Ansell said frequently
he received curt replies. Amounting
to mind your own business"
Secretary Baker later issued a gen.
eral order prohibiting the Judge adj
vocate general from making clemency
recommendations, he said, but added
that in numerous cases, when he was
in charge of the Office in the absence
of Cen Crowder, he disregarded this
order.
After the armistice, Mr.. Ansell
stated. Army punishments, especially
in camps in this country, became more
severe. At Camp Dix. in particular.
he said, punishments were shock
ing"
When ne reported these conditions
to Gen. Crowder, Mr.. Ansell said, the
judge advocate general said he was
reluctant to act because he feared it
ment of the system of military JUS
tice''
Charges that Secretary Baker. Mai.
Gen. Enoch R Crowder, judge advo-
cate general. and Col. John H. Wig
more, established a propaganda bu
reau to discredit critics of the exist
ing military justice system and to
defend the system" were made be-
fore a Senate military subcommittee
yesterday by Samuel T. Ansell, for
merly acting judge advocate gen.
eral.
Ansen said several officers and
about fourteen clerks were regular
ly assigned to duty in the bureau
to issue statements to the press and
to Congress. He also charged that
officers who criticized the system
were "menaced. threatened and dis
ciplined" while those who defended
it were promoted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
Pledges Aid to Actors.
Gary Declines to Meet
A. F. of L. Men Personally

NEW YORK. August 26.-E,lbert H.
Gary. chairman of the board of the
United States Steel Corporation, de-
ally John Fitzpatrick and other rep
resentatives Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, who constitute a COM
mittee appointed to organize the work.
ers in the iron and steel industry.
Mr.. Gary sent word to the commit
tee that IL 1t. had any statement it
wished to make 1t should be reduced
to writing and then it would be con-
sidered by the corporation.
II think it is better for those gen.
tlemen and for me-" Mr.. Gary wrote.
TO leave no chance for misunder-
standing in regard to what has been
and shall be said. 1 have intended
no personal discourtesy.'
The effort to arrange a conference
with Mr.. Gary came a few hours after
the hurried return from Europe Of
Samuel Gompers. He made no COM
ment upon his return on the situa-
ton in the iron and steel industry.
Regarding his visit to Judge Gary,
Mr. Fitzpatrick said: I'VE are making
progress. Further than that I have
nothing to say"
The committee. heaQed Oy MIR. f1tz-
patrick, has been authorized to call
a strike on August 30, IL 1t fails to OBJ
tain the concessions desired.
NEW YORK. August 27.-After Mr..
Gary had refused to see them yesterday.
representatives Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor sent him written re-
quest asking for a personal interview. it
was announced today by William q.
Foster Of Pittsburgh. secretary Of the
committee.
Mr.. Foster declared that no attempt
was made to outline the demands Of the
men in the letter to Mr.. Gary, which
was simply a formal request for a
personal interview. Referring to the
problems the committee wishes to dis
cuss. Mr.. Foster said:
This is not matter that can be
handled in mail order style
Mr. Gary declined today to discuss the
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
Car Shortage and Labor Blamed
COAL CAR SHORTAGE
IN NATION 10 PER CENT
By the Associated Press.

by the ASSOCIATED ffeSS.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, August 81
Nearly 40 per cent of the coal cars Of
the Southern railway and Louisville
and Nashville railroad are at present
unavailable for use. according to local
officials of the Southern Appalachian
Coal Operators Association.
Approximately 10 per cent Of the coal
cars belonging to the entire railroad
system OF the United States. they state
further. are unavailable for use in haul
ing coal. This latter condition Is likely
to continue at least until the drst of
the new year. they claim.
OF the 700, 900 cars built for hauling
coal over the railroads of this country
only 635, 900 are able to be secured for
use in transporting this necessary prod
uct from the mines to the consumers.
The remaining s., 600 cars are being used
in carrying road material, of which an
immense amount is now being used in
the construction Of federal highways.
Lumber. it is said. is being rushed
from the mills in quantities heretofore
unheard Of. and open-top cars, such
as would ordinarily be used for the trans
portation Of coal. are being rushed into
the service Of transporting this build
ing material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
ORDERS CALIFORNIA
R. R. MEN TO WORK
CONTINUED from First Page.)

ments of fruit to and from packing
houses, today had assumed serious
proportions. Factories at San Juan.
states fruit canning industry, have
little tin plate on hand and will have
to close soon unless the situation Is
alleviated.
Trains destined for California are
being held at points as far east as
Albuquerque. N. M.
The Army transport Dix is at San
Diego awaiting . cargo Of mules for
vents from being shipped to the port.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, August H.
THE solution Of the wage problem,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
HUNS HALT PAMPHLETS
TO Birdie SPARTACANS

BERLIN. August Is Thy the Asso-
ciated Press).-With a view to coun-
tering an expected Spartacan anti
government pamphleteering campaign
of great proportions. Gustav Noske.
secretary Of military affairs, has for
hidden the issue Of brochures and
pamphlets in Greater Berlin or in the
suburbs Of Spandau, Teltow and other
places. He also has forbidden the
publication Of new newspapers with
OF Official sanction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27

the committee has put itself on record
The issue becomes one of Immediate
or postponed ratification. Mr.. Wilson
plans to tell the country what is in
volved for them in that issue-the
cost to them of delay. Undoubtedly
the senators will follow Mr.. Wilson's
trail and say him nay in public meet
ing.
Both sides will be heard for the next
month on the stump. Then letters TO
members of the Senate will begin TO
pour in from constituents everywhere
For the most momentous issue in
American history will be decided by
the people within the next two
months-an issue of isolation or part
nership in world affairs
Copyright. 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
Approval by Organizations.

Representative Johnson of Mississip-
pi spoke in favor of the bill. He said:
Bankers and money lenders of the
larger cities are opposed to this bill.
because 1t interfereS with their lend
ing money at 8 per cent interest to the
soldiers with which to buy farms and
houses. The bill has been approved by
the American Soldiers Legion, by
thousands of soldiers individually. farm
ers' organizations, commercial or
CARNATIONS and many others who have
the welfare Of the soldier at heart"
Representative Scott of Michigan
spoke in opposition. He said: Ever
since the bill was introduced a Mr..
Harris. representing the Big Horn De-
velopment Company of Montana. has
been spending his evenings at the
X. Of c. and Y. NJ. c. A. headquarters
in the city. frequented by large num-
He has devoted a great deal of affable
attention to these boys in the apparent
effort to make them believe that this
bill exceeds the millennium.
rs 1t necessary to convert the SOL
der to a realization of what he
the hearings not to exceed $4,000 SOL
diers can be taken care of under this
bill. That number is one-fifty sixth
OF the Army and Navy. Do you wish
to penalize the other 100000 as we'll
as those who do not wish to become
farmers?'
Representative Nichols of Michigan.
who is opposed to the measure. asked
Representative Mondell some Ques-
tions, and during the debate that fol-
lowed Representatives Smith of Idaho
and Sinnott of Oregon, who is chair
man of the committee on public lands
that held hearings on this bill, spoke
in favor of the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-27
COAL HEARINGS GO
OVER TO TUESDAY
Senate Committee Gives Ma.
tionaI Association Officers
Time to Gather Data.

Hearings by the Senate committee
investigating the coal situation were
adjourned today until Tuesday to per-
init officers Of the National Coal As
ISOLATION to gather information for
presentation to the committee relative
to causes Of existing high prices and
a threatened shortage this winter.
Naturalization of Mines Asked.
Naturalization of the coal mines is
sought by many mine workers and a
bill to that end has been prepared,
Harry N. Taylor. president Of the Ma
tional Coal Association, testified yester-
day.
The plan is for the government to buy
the mines and turn them over to the
men for operation, Mr.. Taylor said AL
ready many of the miners are demand
ing six-hour day and flve-day week.
he added.
Car Shortage and Labor Blamed.
Testimony was given to the effect
that shortage Of cars and labor DIM
culties were hindering coal production.
So emphatic were the witnesses that
the railroads were at the bottom Of the
present low production that Senator
Frelinghuysen, chairman Of the COM
mittee, indicated the committees inten-
ton Of bringing Director General Of
Railroads Hines into the hearing.
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Republicans Plan for Campaign.

Reorganization Of the republican
congressional campaign committee
viii be effected at a conference OF
House republicans September 3. Rep
Yeeeutatfve Tess of Ohio fs expected
to Be Reelected chairman without
opposition,