The sun., 1919-05-02
U. s. WAR EXPENSES
SHOW AN INCREASE
Outlays for April Reach ST..
420,000,O00, One-third
Going to Allies.
TOTAL IS $50, 500, 900, 900
Salvaging of Government
Property Is Expected to Re-
turn $4,000, 100000.

WARRINGTON, May /. - Almost six
months after the signing Of the armistice
Americas war expenses not only are con-
tnuing without abatement, but actually
arc increasing over those Of the last few
months. This was shown to-day by n
Treasury report of Government OUTLAWS
for April, amounting 20 approximately
S1,420.000.0 900, of which two-thirds went
to pay the nations direct war bills and
one-third to the Allies to enable them to
pay obligations incurred in this coun-
try heretofore for war materials and
foodstufrs.
Following the big drop from around
~. 1000. 100000 month last December and
January to s1,1S9. 100000 in February.
war expenses have mounted month by
month. The increase in the last two
months is attributed to the gradual set
Ting Of manufacturer accounts by the
War Department and by the stronger
demand Of the Allies for credits with
Which to pay bills previously incurred in
this country.
Tho tremendous OUTLAWS in April
raised the United States actual ex-
penditures since the nation entered the
war a little more than two years ago to
about $30,500, 100000. About $1,000
100000 of this has gone to the Allies
and will be repaid eventually.
Heavy Expenses Imposed by War.
Without war the Governments ex-
penses probably would not have been
more than $4,000. 100000 in the two
years, officials believe. On this basis, 1t
Is indicated the Government has passed
about $18,500, o00,0O across the counter
for war materials, army equipment and
supplies. merchant ships, navy vessels
and the Overhead costs Of maintaining
big fighting machine. Through sale OF
materials on hand and salvaging OF con-
siderable Government property some Of
ficials hope to get as much as $1,000
100000 Net war costs will be reduced
by that sum, whatever 1t may prove
finally tn be.
In April the Government checks paid
by the Treasury amounted to about
1851. 900, 600 for ordinary expenses, in
GLIDING about 31oo.0o0.000 as interest on
Liberty bonds and certificates Of indsbt-
edness. More than $500, 100000 went to
the Allies. a larger sum than In any
other month since last October. Nearly
$11 10000 went into farm loans.
Income to meet these demands came
principally from sale OF certificates of
| Indebtedness, from which about $780,
| 100000 was realized in April. Approx
mately 500. 100000 came into the
Treasury late in the month as the first
fruits from the Victory Liberty Loan.
| Trickling in also were $1,003.00O in be-
| lated payments on the third Liberty
Loan and $4,000 OH the fourth loan.
Custom Duties at Low Point.
Taxes due in March, but not paid into
! the Treasury by revenue collectors until
the first part of April brought in about
&425, 900. 900. AZ an indication OF pur y
| imports. only 31s.850.000 was realize
from customs duties.
War Savings Stamps sales are falling
lower and lower In April they amounted
| to about $500, 900. In March they were
| $40, 143. 900. In February s15.sl6. 900, in
January s7O,ss6. 900. For each of the
| last six months OF 1918 sales We're on an
| average OF $l00.000.OOO.
After the Victory Loan campaign the
distribution OF War Savings Stamps will
become more systematic and conse-
quently will grow in volume. the Treas
ury believes. Officials admit that II the
sales do not increase materially the War
| Savings organization would be forced to
| diaband