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ALTHOUGH WAR EXISTS NOW NATION WAITS FOR CONGRESS TO GIVE FORMAL RECOGNITION

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3. The United States really It at war with the German Empire today, awaiting only the formal recognition of Congress. Every agency was moving to gird the nation against the government which President Wilson in his address to Congress characterized as an international foe to liberty. The cabinet at a war session was called to discuss the extension of credit to the nations already at war against Germany; the raising of money by taxation for use of the United States in the war; the equipment of the navy to the fullest state of efficiency to cope with the submarine menace, and the raising of a 'great army on the principle of universal liability to service the first increment of which is to be 500,000 men. , Bring Germany to Terms and End War. The council of national defense and Its advisory commission In a Joint session continued the work' of mobilization of the national resources "to bring the government of the German empire to terms and end the war," as the President expressed it. ' The war department and the army general staff was ready to present to Congress Its plans for raising an army just as soon as the legislative body asks for It. Work in Congress en the resolution to declare formally a state of war existing went rapidly forward. The Senate foreign relations committee approved the resolution as introduced without change in its effect. The House committee Is expected to act later today.

Yellow9 Paint Covers Pacifist Meeting Place (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3 A national guardsman of the Third District of Columbia Infantry, backed by a party of citizens, covered the front of the headquarters of the Emergency Peace Federation here with a coat of yellow paint today, while another party of citizens destroyed pacifist banners and literature inside.

BRITISH FREIGHTER SENT TO BOTTOM

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK. April 3. The' British steamship Cannizaro which left New York oa March 14 with a general cargo of grain and freight has been sunk acT cording to word received here today by New York agents of the owners, the Wilson Steamship Line. The crew about forty in number was safely landed at Falmouth. ,

Snobbery of High School Pupils, Who Made Fun of Child's Shoes, Caused Her to Give Up Studies

Are the young men and women who attend Richmond high school snobs? It would' appear with the recent announcement that the girls of the senior class had leagued against the wearing of expensive graduation dresses that true democracy was the ideal of the students. However, Edward Bitters, a working man who resides in Benton Heights, appeared before city council last night and returned an indictment charging snobbishness against the Richmond high school students. Make Sport of Shoes.

Protesting against any movement for the annexation of Benton Heights by the city of Richmond. Bitters stated that his daughter, after attending .the high school In this city for only three days, quit the school because the students had made sport of the shoes she wore. Bitters said that his daughter's shoes were the best he could afford to provide for her. "There is now only one student in Benton .Heights attending Richmond high school," said Bitters. . Bitters made an eloquent appeal against the proposed annexation of Benton Heights. He pointed out that it would be unprofitable to the city to take in his small suburb. He said the total assessed valuation, real and personal, less mortgage exemptions, was only $14,900, an assessment which would yield the city only a little more than $150 a year. He asked if the city could afford to make streets, pro-

HOUSE RE-ASSIGNS COMMITTEE PLAGES

vide street lighting and fire hydrants in the suburb on such a revenue. Satisfied With Muddy Streets. "We people who live in Benton Heights only want to go our own way unmolested. We do not want to be a part of Richmond. Our streets are poorly made and very muddy but with the present high standard of living we would prefer to wade around in our mud a little longer and save that money we would have to pay out in the form of city taxes," Bitters said.

He said there were 44 houses in Benton Heights and all but seven of them were plastered with mortgages, the smallest being $40. Handley Raises Question The question of annexing certain communities bordering Richmond was brought up by Councilman Handley, who requested the appointment of a special committee to investigate this Continued On Page Seven.

HEADS OF FAMILIES TO BE MUSTERED OUT OF SERVICE

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3. National guardsmen with dependent families will be mustered out of the Federal service it was announced today at the war department. " . Some guardsmen who came back from the border service and have again been called into the Federal service are bound to have close relatives solely dependent on them. The war department has ruled that men In these circumstances shall be mustered out- and department commanders have been so instructed.

WISCONSIN SENATOR CALLS FOR REGULAR 1 ORDER OF PROCEDURE, THUS POSTPONING v "WAR" VOTE UNTIL LATE ON WEDNESDAY!

Flag Raising Arranged For Johnson Plant

Men of 20 Years First to Receive Army Training

(By Associated Press) WASHTNfJTnN. Atiril 3 Universal

tion was formally launched today in !

the Senate when Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chairman of the military committee, introduced his amended bill providing for training of about 500,000 men of twenty years of age, and in the president's discretion many thousands more up to twenty-three years of age.

Richmond's first flag raising will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Proprietors and employes of the W. N. Johnson Sheet Metal works have arranged for this ceremony at which Capt. Paul Comstock will deliver a patriotic address. The public is invited. Employes today expressed hope that the example set by this company would be emulated by other concerns all over the city.

Railroads Ready To Move Troops

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, April 3 The movement of more than 100,000 men to the Mexican border -last year, gave the railroads a chance to work out plans for transportation of troops on a large scale, officials said today and they are now prepared to move any number to any point quickly.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3 The House completed committee organization for today by adopting a resolution to put the hold-oeer Republican members in the same places they held In the last Congress on the foreign affairs, ways and means and other important committee. New members will be assigned later.

Weather Forecast

Lodge of Elks

Support Wilson in Latest Move A resolution pledging Richmond Elks to support of the President and Congress and urging complete preparedness was adopted by the lodge last night. The resolution follows: "Whereas in the belief of the Richmond Lodge No. 649 B. P. O. E., conditions existing call for better means of defending the honor and dignity of the United States of America, the protection of the lives of her citizens and the preservation of property; "Therefore, be it resolved that we wire the president and our representative in congress, pledging our support to their efforts to accomplish the above results.". Secretary Dillon sent the following telegram to President Wilson: "Richmond Lodge of Elks with 400 members unanimously pledge their entire support in this national crisis and urge a thorough program of preparedness." In addition to the above Secretary Dillon sent the following telegram to Senators Watson and New and Congressman Comstock:

"Four hundred Richmond Elks urge your support of a program of complete preparedness."

COMMITTEE OF SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT WAR

EXISTraTrGER GOVERNMENT

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3. The Senate foreign .relations committee today approved the , administration resolution declaring a state of war exists with Germany in practically the same form as it was introduced in both houses of Congress last night. Changes are made to the wording but the effect remains the same. The vote vas unanimous except for, Chairman Stone. Senator Borah of Idaho, was absent. Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, who will handle the resolution on the floor went immediately to the House foreign affairs committee to show it the changes the Senate committee had made in order to have it put before both houses in the same form. He will report the resolution to the Senate today and an effort will be made to put it through as soon as possible.

28 MISSING FROM AZTEC

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3. A dispatch from Ambassador Sharp dated at Paris 5 p. m., resterday, said nineteen survivors from the Aztec were landed yesterday afternoon at Brest, and twenty-eight persons still were missing.

Raider's Captain Hates America

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Increasing cloudiness probably followed by rain late tonitht or Wednesday. Somewhat warrrer tonight. . . Temperature Today Noon 49 Yesterday Maximum 58 Minimum 27 Por Wayne County by WUE. Moore Showers and possibly thunderstorms tonight or Wednesday. General Conditions Generally fair weather with freezing temperatures occurred generally last night in Central states. Temperatures of rero on the Canadian border. It is warmer in the west, however. The storm covers the Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and Plain states, caiisinc unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday.

Troops Ordered to State Camps

(By Associated Press) SAN ANTONIO, April 3. General rershing today, authorized the announcement that orders will be Issued this afternoon directing national guard troops called out in the southern department to proceed to state mobilization camps immediately.

(By Associated Press) RIO JANIERO, April 3 The captain of one of the vessels captured by the German raider Seeadler says that the German vessel carries no torpedoes and that her commander's name Is Vbn Luckner. He describes the captain as a bitter anti-American, frequently attacking the United States as unscrupulous country whose only aim was the pursuit of wealth.

New York Calls Police Reserves to Be Prepared

ELEVEN PERISH WHEN TORPEDO WRECKS AZTEC

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 3,r-Eleven men of the crew, of t lAasteamer Aztec

probf.biy were lost when the vessel

was sunk Sunday night by a German submarine near Brest, France. The crew numbered 39, of whom 17 were Americans. Twelve American

bl'iejackrts, commanded -by Lieuten-' nt William F. Gresham, detached from the crew of the gunboat Dolphin :

and placed aboard the Aztec as an ! armed guard were saved, according to dispatches irom the French embassy' received by the French embassy in j Washington. The Aztec was the. first armed mer-l chant vessel to fall victim to German i submarine warfare. She left New j York for Havre on March 18 with a car?o of foodstuffs and general supplies valued at more than $500,000. No information as to whether the vprrpI was ata in iiko hcr puna !

against the submarine has reached her owners, the Oriental Navigation company. The fact that she was sunk at night with a heavy sea running leads to the belief that like the Cunard Liner Laconia, she did not even catch sight of her assailant.

(By Associated Press) 'WASHINGTON; .April 3. Consideration of the war resolution in the Senate was forced over until tomorrow by objections of Senator La Follette and in the House ft was delayed by lack of organization of the foreign affairs committee. It is expected to come up for action in both houses tomorrow. , Meanwhile President Wilson and the cabinet discussed all phases of preparation for the entrance of the -United States into the war and administration leaders in Congress began laying plans for raising money, most of, it, as the president suggested by a system of taxation on ' the present generation. Service BUI Launched The universal military service bill was formally launched . In the -Senate. Soon after the Senate adjourned as the climax of a stormy -scene which arose over LaFollette's objections the Hons also adjourned. Both house and senate meet tomorrow, the House at noon and the Senate at 10 a. m. When Senator Hitchcock reported the war resolution as amended and asked for its immediate consideration Senator LaFollette asked that, under' the rules, it go over until tomorrow. Senator Hitchcock then .. told him that if absence of printed copies was the base of bis obpection, he could promise the distribution within five minutes. ; "I ob ject under the rules," insisted Senator LaFollette. Senator Martin, the majority leader, angrily faced Senator LaFollette -saying: Scores Senator LaFollette "Of course it is within the power of the senator to carry this arer. i He has too much experience to make it necessary for me to tell him that his attitude in a matter of such tremendous consequences Senator LaFollette broke in with a protest against being "lectured" by Senator Martin. ; "I had no idea of lecturing the senator," Senator Martin retorted. T have a right to call the attention of the senate and the senators to the mo- ; mentous consequences of the resolution.' "It's quite unnecessary," LaFollette Interjected. "I think I realize tt as fully as the senator from Vlrglna does. I asked the regular order." Martin Hastens Adjournment. Senator LaFollette then insisted that the vice president sustain and announce the rule against further comment after objections has been made to immediate consideration of a resolution. The vice president call-, ed for other bills and resolutions and Senator Martin precipitated the adjournment. ' "I desire to stay right here," he announced, "but no other business shall be proceeded with until this matter is settled. I move that the Senate adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow." The gallery greeted this announcement with a war of hand clapping which was not suppressed. The Senate then adjourned. Senators of the Democratic steering committee decided later to hold continuous session beginning tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock to put the war resolution through. i . As. the cabinet assembled members said the three most pressing problems facing the government were: The raising of sufficient money to -finance war operations of the United States and extend credits to the entente allies. The raising of a larger army. The provision of adequate means of fighting German submarines. In addition to these problems the cabinet took tip questions of industrial preparedness already considered by council of national defense.

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 3. Every policeman in New York not on active patrol reported this morning for reserve duty. Police Commissioner Woods issued the emergency order last night after read-

PROPOSE HAY STATUE

MOOSE MAKE GIFTS TO HIGH OFFICERS

Retiring officers of the Moose lodge,

B. F.. Price trustee, and Charles Shaf-j piers where the German merchantmen

with a Moose ring and a morris chair, have been tied UP since the bginnmg

or tne war was increased today iromi

(By Associated Presf) PEKING, April 3. A bill has been introduced in the senate for the erection of a bronze statue of John Hay, former American secretary of state. The statue is intended to commemo

rate the stand of the United States in Rnnnnrr nf tho nnan Hnnr nnlinv in

ing, the President's address to Con-, Chlna and its action in refunding the

gress asking for the declaration of a Boxer indemnity, state of war between the United States !

and Germany. The order will keep) about 12,000 men ready for immediate' service. i

The force of customs guards at the

"AMERICA NEEDS YOU"

United States Army recruiting station for the Richmond District, comprising Wayne and Union counties, is located over the Iliff store, southwest corner of Sixth and Main streets. Recruiting officer, Sergeant H. H. Warner. ,Men between the ages of 19 and 35 eligible for army service. 'The nearest navy and marine rated at Indianapolis, corps recruiting stations are lo-

PRICES GOING UP; "WAR IS CAUSE"

VIRGIN ISLANDS ON POSTAL LISTS

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3. Postmaster General Burleson has issued an order maWng the domestic postage rates &nd conditions applicable to mail exchanged between the Virgin Islands, formerly known as the Danish West Indies and the United States.

respectively, last night. Frank Strayer made the speech of presentation. ( . J. H. Besselman and Frank Whitesell were appointed delegates to serve

on the mayor's patriotic committee.

JURY BEGINS FOOD PROBE

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, April 3. Investigation of the alleged participation of the Chicago Board of Trade in food price manipulation was begun by a Federal grand jury today.

400 to 700. German freighters anchored -off St. Apleton were ordered to .move closer together so that they might be more easily watched and additional guards were placed aboard. The news from Washington was announced last night in many of the theatres and hotels and restaurants. It was greeted there with cheers and

with the singing of patriotic songs.

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, April 3. Radical advances to the private consumer in prices of practically all commodities needed by the government in case of war were predicted " by Indianapolis wholesalers today. Limited supplies of practically all kinds of goods, the dealers say, will result in the higher prices as soon as the government enters the market for contracts or outright purchases. Arising market already has been caused by demands for tome of the things necessary to adequate defense of the country, they say.

20,000 SOLDIERS INDIANA'S QUOTA

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, April 3. Indiana's quota of troops, if the expected call for 500,000 men is made, will be about 20,000 soldiers nine regiments

of infantry, three regiments field ar

tillery, two regiments cavalry, four

field hospitals, four ambulance companies, a battalion of engineers, a battalion of signal corps in addition to the auxiliary sanitary troops, aero units, and such. Adj. Gen. Smith of the Indiana National Guard has completed detailed arrangements to start recruiting in all parts of the state, having planned to put a recruiting officer in each of several hundred small districts, as soon as orders are received to get the men needed.

SURVEY JEWISH BODIES

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 3. An investigation into the status of the Jewish rabbis ind congregations in the United States, together with an estimate of the Jewish population of every state will be .begun immediately by the Bureau of Jewish Statistics and Research of the American-Jewish committee, It was announced today.

EXPECT AUSTRIA TO CALL COUNT BACK TO VIENNA

(Ttr Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 3. President Wilson's address to congress the first official reference to the government's refusal to receive Count Tarnowski, newly ccrediated Auetre Hungarian ambassador and makes clear that the president has bo intention of forcing a diplomatic break with Austria at the present. The President said: "The Austro- ' Hungarian government baa, indeed,' avowed its unqualified indorsement.

and acceptance of the reckless and lawless submarine warfare adopted now without disguise by the imperial German government and It has therefore not been possible for this government to receive Count Tarnowski, the ambassador recently accredited te this government by the imperial royal government of Austria-Hungary, but that government has not actually engaged in warfare against citizens of the United States, on the seas, and I take the liberty for the present at least, of postponing discussion of our relations with the authorities at Vienna." Ambassador Penfleld is reported by press dispatches to be on his way home from Vienna, although the state department has declined to admit his withdrawal, and American embassy affairs there are in the bands of Charge Crew. It is considered likely that the Austrian government also win soon recall Count Tarnoweki, and conttnuo diplomatic relations through a charge as at present

Krupps Invade United States Through "Official" News Dispatches Sent Via Say ville . ' , , : i , . i '

BY CARL W. ACKERMAN (Copyright. 1917. The Tribune Association.) (Registered in accordance with the Copyright Act, Canada, 1917, The Tribune Association.) - Every American newspaper is printing daily propaganda written an(j distributed by the Krupp interests, the largest manufacturers of war muni-, tions for the German government. , For nearly two years the American press has been regularly printing dispatdhes from the Overseas News Agency. Some believed here these report were "official." This is only half

true. The Krupps have been financing this news association. The government has given its support and the two wireless towers at Sayville, Long Island, and Tuckerton, N. J., have been used as "footholds" on American soil. These stations- are just as much a part of the Krupp works as the factories at Essen or the shipyards of Kiel. They are to disseminate the Krupp-fed, Krupp.owned, Krupp-con trolled news of the Overseas .News Agency. Whep the Overseas dispatches first reached the United States the newspapers printed them in a spirit of fair

ness. They gave the other side, and in the beginning they were more or less accurate. But when international relations between the two countries became critical the news began to be distorted in Berlin. At each crisis, as at the time of the sinking of the Arabic, the Ancona, the Sussex and other ships, the German censorship prevented the American correspondents from sending the news as they gathered it in Germany and substituted "news" which the Krupp interests and the Imperial German Foreign Office desired the American people to

believe. Last December, when the German General Staff 'began to plan for an unrestricted submarine warfare, especial use was made of the "Overseas News Agency" to work up sentiment here against President Wilson. Desperate .efforts were made to keep the United States from breaking diplomatic relations. In December and January last records of the news dispatches in the American newspapers from Berlin show that the Overseas agency was more active than all American correspondents in Berlin. Secretary : of State Zimmermann, Under-Secre-

taries von dem Busche and von Stumm gave frequent interviews to the so-called "representatives of the Overseas News Agency." It was all part of a specific Krupp plan, supported by the Hamburg-American and the North German Lloyd steamship companies, to divide opinion in the United States so that 'President Wilson would not be supported if he broke diplomatic relations, v- s ' Double-headed Propaganda. ' Germany, as was pointed out in a previous. article, has been conducting a two-faced propaganda. While work

ing in the United States through her agents and reservists to create the impression that Germany was friendly, the government also labored to prepare the German people for war. The policy was to make the American people believe that Germany would never do anything to bring the United States into the war, but to convince the German public that America was not neutral and that President Wilson was scheming against the German race. Germany : was Janus headed. Head No. 1 said: - r "America, you are a great nation.

We want your friendship and neutrality. We have close business and blood relations, and these should not be broken. Germany is not the barbaric nation her enemies picture her." Head No. 2, turned toward the German people, said:' - "Germans,' President Wilson Is anttGerman. He wants to prevent us from starting an unlimited submarine war. America has never been neutral, because Washington permits the ammunition factories to supply the Allies. These factories are killing your relaContlnued On Page Seven. b