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Senate Considers Measure as ' Un-American and Will Not Pass it in Present Dangers bus Form. ' v Petty Officials Hail Bill With Joy as Putting: End to Criticism of Their Conduct of Office. Big Interests Favor Law Which Would Protect Shady Deals From Glare of Publicity. WASHINGTON, May 3. The realisation that, the proposed espionage bill is not only unconstitutional but unAmerican and dangerous continues to stir up opposition to it in both Houses of Congress. This is particularly true of the Senate. The bill cannot possibly pass that body in its present Jorm. Even its supporters, who are led by Senator Overman, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, admits that should a reasonable substitute be offered it would be accepted. The cold fact is that while the cry of "Stand by the President" is all powerful in Congress as it is throughout the 'country, not even the administration's most outspoken friends are willing to go to the length of gaging the , press and the public at the behest of a couple of cabinet officers. ? - Whole Bill Dangerous. ' ' While opposition has been thus far

concentrated on one or two section? quip Borsarelli, and two Italian statesOf the bill, It is the belief of the men and nublieists. Mr. Nittl and Mr.

thoughtful and Intelligent men in the Senate that the entire bill is fraught with grave perils to the liberty of the American citlsen and - should . dav ftated by an overwhelming majority. In almost every section It leaves to the judgment of 'the' Administration question the the Constitution has already left to the Judiciary Branch of the Government ' ,1 It is an open secret in Washington that every bureau , subordinate, down almost to the messengers in the State, War and Navy Buildings,, are looking forward eagerly to the day -when the bill will give them absolute immunity from criticism. ' . . "The day is soon coming," said one of these this afternoon,- "when anybody who wants to ean talk about the way I run my -business. I'll soon be able to run it the way I d please and there's a nice jail around the corner for any knocker who doesn't hap pen to like it." This attitude, of course, is not taken openly .by higher officials. But there is not one of them who does not know that under the proposed law he will have powers which will be greater than any that have been exercised by any recent Czar of Russia. Could Wreck Newspapers "Give me this bill," said one -of them, "and I can wreck any newspaper and ruin any public speaker in the United States." It is only fair to say that this man . Is opposed to this bill on the grounds contained in his state ment. . ... In Congress there is a growing be lief that under the probable appllca tlon of the bill the freedom of Con aressional speech will be seriously cur tailed. If Administration subordinates can prevent the publication of all news that in their judgment is inadvisable to print, they can cut; off abruptly the publication of Congressional -speeches Riving information which reflects upon the Administration. This applies . only to a single secContlnued On Page Three. Weather Forecast ". For Indiana by United States Weathe" Report Cloudy tonight and Friday, -Probably-rain.- - Temperature' Today. . - . .. ''Noon . 5 J ..5S Yesterday. Maximum .Minimum t .33 For Wayne County by W. C. Meore Rain tonight or Friday.- - .. . - General Conditions The western stprm ib slowly moving northeastward nnd Is being delayed by high pressure over the lakes. - Weather -remains unreasonably cold on account of. the storm taking a southeasterly course. The cold is breaking up in the northwest. ... ' By CARL W. ACKERMAN (Registered according to the Copyrtffht Act. Canada. 1917. by The Tribune Association. Coypright. 1917, The Tribune Association.) " In the Berlin "Tageblatt 6n Januiry 16, 1317, Dr. Engcl. one of the-Al-lermcn of Berlin, stated that there were 3.000,000 Illegitimate children ?orn In Germany since tbo beginning f the war, and that this number was increasing at the rate - of . 20,000 anaually In Berlin. - "Only- a vigorous, . rich increase in hndbirth can make up for the enor

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Williams Has Office ButWaWaDe

What is an office without a desk? ' 'J. Edgar 'Williams, secretary of the local i branch ' of the American Committee for-' Armenian and Syrian Relief, has an office- in the Y. M. C. A. But" he has do desk. He wants one and needs one. : ' ' ' v " ' Dr. M. F. Johnston, chairman of the local society, today asked that ' any one having a desk f not in use who would lend it to the organization notify him. French Commission . . . ... ... 4tf . . .- . . - . Leaves For Chicago . WASHINGTON, May 3. Members of the French commission leave late today on a special train for Chicago, the first leg of a. tour of the country which .will last a week or ten days. ITALY CONVEYS GRATITUDE FOR . U. S, CHARITY WASHINGTON, May 3. Representatives of every element in the political,' scientific, business, and social' life of Italy is the commission of distinguished Italians soon to land in America. '-. ; ; . ' ' As officially announced by the' Italian embassy,', the principal purpose of the Italian government in sending the commission is to convey to the American government and people some sense of the Italian peoples' deep gratitude to .the Americans, not only .for joining with the entente allies in the war but .for the many acts of charity and . benevolence extended to Italian soldiers since the beginning of hostil ity. - -: ' J'... Also the Italian commissioners are desirous of consulting freely "with American officials regarding co-operation in dealing with shipping and subsistence problems. The mission Includes a prince of the Italian reigning house, Ferdinando dl Savoia; Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy; two members of the cabinet, Enrico Arlotta and Mar Ciuffelli. FIGHT ON IIOLIWEG 1 GAINS . ) i f . y.h: COPENHAGEN. Via London, May 1 Such German newspapers as ; are now permitted to reach here, although evidently 'carefully selected for the absence of military news or any: information in regard to the strike movement, indicate that the campaign against : Chancellor Von BethmannHollweg is again ' in full swing: - SAILING VESSEL SUNK WASHINGTON. May 3. The Amer, lean sailing vessel Margaret was destroyed off the Irish coast on April 27 by a submarine, She was set on fire. No mention of-loss of life is made. Several sailing vessels of that name. Three Men Drowned on Armenian Craft LONDON, May 2. Three men were drowned by the sinking of the American steamer Rockingham by a Ger man submarine, survivors who reached, land today report. No word has been received of the boat containing the thirteen missing men. There were twelve naval gunners on board. RUSSIA TO MOVE MUNITION PLANTS PETROGRAD, (via London), May 3. The Russian provisional government has sent to the Russian representative in the entente countries a note assuring the allies that the change in government in Russia cannot afford a pretext for any slackening on the part of Russia in the common struggle of all the entente allies. NEW YORK FALLS . SHORT OF QUOTA NEW YORK, May 3. With only three days remaining in which to fill New York's quota of 2,000 naval en listments recruiters men . and . women began today a rigorous drive to nil the requirements' set by the navy , de partment. - RAISE JEWISH RELIEF ' NEW YORK, May 3. The campaign to-raise $4,000.000 New York city's share of the $10,000,000 fund for Jewish .war suffererswas begun today. Sanctions mous loss of life which the war brings us daily." declared Dr. Engel.- "The increase in population must, therefore, be recognized as one of the most important problems of the future.- To continue the increase in population we are forced to consider the illegitimate birth, which is already 10 per cent, of the normal rate. The war compels us, also, whether we wish it or not, to consider this kind of increase 'in population in the future in a. kindlier, manner. - Our object now mast be to better the: situation for the illegitimate child.- ' :

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SUB MENACE IS PROBLEM BEFORE THE ALLIES NOW

Mission Subordinates ; All Other Issues, However Im- , portant, ; in Conferences With U. S. Leaders. ' WORKING IN THE DARK WASHINGTON, May 3. That the submarine menace and ways to combat it by increased shipping, freight selection and naval co-operation, is the main interest ' of the British mission became certain today from many different sources. , The issue was focused by Premier Lloyd-George's statement in parliament that the need. was for ships and still more ships; Lord Percy's exclamation here, that destruction, was outrunning construction; and declarations of Secretaries Lansing and Lane that the submarine situation is grave. It is now evident that other matters before the British commission, however vital, are being subordinated. - One of the great uncertainties of the situation is a total ignqrance of the number of U-boats Germany is building. - Admiral De Chair has estimated this at two or three a week, but many officials here believe it possible to turn out many more on standard plans. ? PLAYS SOLDIER; SHOT BY CHUM; DEATH RESULTS Murray Johnson, 13, son of Mrs. Mabel Johnson, a widow, 227 South Tenth street, wanted to be a soldier and light for his country..-He took his 22-calibre. rifle,' sawed off the barrel made it Into pistol.' ' Then he loaded the weapop. , , " Yesterday afternoon young Johnson exhibited to i playmate with much pride the gunSeKad made to fight the Germans. The' other boy picked up the weapon. There was a flash of flame and Johnson dropped to the floor. Johnson died this morning at 10:30 o'clock at Reid ' hospital. The ball completely penetrated his chest. Hemorrhages were the cause of death, no vital organs having been injured. " . - , , -, 4 Name Withheld by Request ' At the request of Mrs. Johnson the name of the unfortunate boy who shot her son is not made public. Mrs. Johnson stated that the shooting was accidental and that if the name of her son's playmate became known it would only add to his intense anguish. This boy is in a highly hysterical condition and has been under the care of a physician ever since the tragedy occurred. He states that he can 'remember nothing as to how the gun was discharged. He said he believes it exploded Just the instant he picked It off a table in young Johnson's bedroom. The two boys were chums, being in the same classes at public school and at Reid Memorial Sunday school. Murray Johnson is survived by his mother and by a sister, Miss Alice Johnson. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. NEW YORK GREETS SAILORS OF FRANCE v NEW YORK, May 3. As gue6t$ of the city at Madison Square Garden to night 1,000 sailors and marines from the French warships that escorted the French- commission to the United States,, will be accorded the greatest ovation ever given by Americans , to forign sailors. GOMPERS REVEALS FURTHER MATERIAL . NEW YORK,. May 3. The; cross examination today of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor a witness . in 1 the trial of Franz Rlntelen, of the German navy, and seven others charged with conspiracy to foment strikes, in munition factories,, is expected to bring out further details of conversations he had during- 191 - with one -of the- defenders. ; : m-"f';t- ' '!

Birth of 3,000,000

-This frank statement by one of Berlin's physicians, who is connected with the city government, shows that social conditions in Germany have reached the point where they demand careful consideration. ' Dr.' Engel presents other Startling statistics. He states that the nuniber Of illegitimate children born in cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Munich has increased from 15 per cent in 1914 to 45iper cent' In 1916., He declares that i' unless " -the . government does something Immediately to legitimatize these children a big percentage of the

Bakers to Consider Making 10-CentLoaf ! to Prevent Wastes

"The executive board of the Indiana Association of Master Bakers," said Thomas P. Snyder, publicity director, here today for a meeting of the local masters of bakery plants, "met at In dianapolis two weeks ago and decided to take decisive steps toward the elimination of the wasteful five-cent loaf. . "This is a patriotic step directed by Governor Goodrich's food conservation plans, and the national Injunction of President Wilson, to all industries to do their utmost to increase production and eliminate waste; ' "A meeting of the local bakers has been called. If the plan the executive board of the 'state organization has approved" Is carried through, there will appear a series of advertisements calling attention to the saving to be affected by the use of the ten and fifteen cent loaves of bread, and the elimination of the five cent loaf." FRENCH MISSION ADMITS CUTTING JOFFRE'S SPEECH WASHINGTON, May 3. Although the French mission has accepted full responsibility' for . censoring Marshal Jeffre's remarks on the immediate need of sending . American troops to France, , controversy continues as to whether the expurgation might not have been ..made as a result of the opposition of the army general staff to sending American troops out of the country at a time when they are wanted for. training the new army. , . ' The state department has officially disclaimed any part whatever in the expurgation and has made it . plain that it issued Marshal Joffe's statement as it was delivered by the French mission; purely as an act of courtesy to the visitors, because it has facilities for issuing copies of. documents and the French mission has none.1 " - .... v Order Private Boats Into Patrol Service GREAT, LAKES, 111 ," May 3. Many privately , owned motor boats and lake yachts, tendered for government use; snortly: will-be ordered into the, coast patrol service,' according to a state ment made by Capt, W. A; Moffet. com mandlng the U, S, Naval Training Sta tion here today, after his, return from Washington., f t ; 279 MEN LOST ON JRANSPORT SUNK BY WASP LONDON, asay 8 -The British trans, port Arcadian was sunk by a submarine, April 15. It is believed 379 men were drowned. TANK SHIP IS SUNK PHILADELPHIA. May 3. The British tank ship British Sun, owned by the Sun Oil company of this city and leased to Great Britain has been sub marined and sunk probably in the Mediterranean, according to a cable received today by Howard N. Pew, president of the company. The crew was saved. Chicago to Banquet French Commission CHICAGO, May 3. Arrangements for the entertainment of vice premier Vlviani, Marshal Joffre and other members of the French war mission, who are to arrive here tomorrow from Washington are to be completed ; today. ; The plans '.include, besides a number of luncheons and dinners, two meetings,' one public and one semipublic. - ... . BRAZIL'S MINISTER RESIGNS POSITION RIO JANIERO, May 2. Dr. Lauro Muller has: tendered President Braz his resignation as minister of foreign affairs. The government has received information that the Brazilian minister to Germany has been ordered detained In Berlin and has ordered the detention of Adolf Pauli, German minister to Brazil, who is on his way to Uruguay. future German race , will be illegitimate. ! - ' '. ; ; ' : The problems confronting the "city and nation as a result of this situation are as numerous as they are important,. In the first place, the government, the doctors and the educational classes do not like the idea of having these chidlren raised as illegitimate offspring. They want the government to adopt the children and provide by legislation for their education and sustenance until they are at least fourteen . years of . age. .. . Proposals have been made, also, for the children

ALLIES TEAR GREAT HOLES IN BATTERED TEUTON LINES

Haig's Men Vi Let Loose New Offensive in Face of Ap parent Deadlock Effected - by Reserves. ' PROGRESS REPORTED New breaches in the already badly battered ; German line on . the ArraB battlefield are being; made by the British in a heavy assault ftunched on a twelve-mile front today. V ,. Striking in three miles south of Lens, " on ;f the Acheville-Vimy road, General Haig's troops drove at the Germans all along the ' line as far south as Croisilles on the Sensee river 8 14 miles southeast of Arras. '. Virtually the whole front of the afc tack, at the beginning of the Arras battle on April 9 was thus under as sault by the British infantry. f . Breaks Apparent Deadloek The attack came at a moment when it seemed as if a deadlock had been established ' for a ; time at least, because of the heavy reserves which had been brought up by the Germans and the strong resisting powers they were displaying. - -'At the-initial-success and the renewed offensive the British official report speaks .positively recording the character of a number of strong enemy positions ."Unofficial accounts of the fighting specify British progress at several points. From Arteaux, captured last week in the big drive north of the Scarpe which broke into the Odov ! line, progress has been made towards Fresnoey marking a still deeper thrust into the Oppy positions. - This operation seems likely to force the speedy evacuation by the Germans of the town' of Opny. to which thev have been, desperately clinging. The British had already , advanced south of it when they captured Gavrelle. and are. now pressing into the north of " V German Are' Driven Back. . South jor Arras-Cambrairoad r he Germans have been driven back from the region of Heninel In the direction of Cherisy. Occupation of Cherisy by tbe British would mark an advance of more than a mile. - Correspondents also mention British progress in the Bullecourt region. While not . pressing ahead 'on any wide front, the French along the Aisne sector and in the Champagne are giving the 'Germans no rest, employing their artillery vigorously and niching out a section of the enemy line here and there. Last night, in the hills east of Mont Haut, where strong German positions were recently taken an isolated position , was reduced and its garrison of more than 200 men captured. German counter attacks in this region were repulsed. There may be significance in the reports of activity which are coming from the Verdun sector and the lines to the southeast of it. There has been considerable patrol fighting. in these regions and especially active artillery work is In progress In the sector of St. Mlniel, where the Germans have successfully maintained a deep salient since early in the war. TWO FOREIGN FIRMS ' BIO ON NEW BRIDGE Two Indianapolis bridge firms the btanaard concrete Bridge company and . the National . Bridge . company have submitted new sets of plans for the Main street and South G street bridges bids for which will be opened May 12. . ' The official set was submitted by Bridge Engineer J. W. Mueller. Con tractors according to state law, may bid on any of the four sets now at the office of County Auditor Bowman. - ITALY TO EXPLAIN PURPOSE OF WAR ROME, (via Paris) , May 3. The Giornale D'ltalia, in a semi-official article about the Italian mission to America, says that in addition to a discussion of financial, economic and commercial questions, the mission is intended to explain to the United States, tbe sacrifices made by Italy, and her purposes in entering the war. ENTER FEDERAL SYSTEM WASHINGTON,' May 3 Formal announcement of the probable entry into the federal reserve system of a large number of state banks within a short time was made; today by the. federal reserve board. - to take-' the names of their : mothers and be made legitimate children by a special act of the Reichstag. At present the government is doing nothing to decrease the birth rate. On the other hand, everything-possible is" being done to encourage the Women to have children. ; Exceptional care is given to mothers : and-. prospective mothers. They can go to government hospitals during confinement. If they are girls working in factories they are given from: one month to six weeks' vacation at that time.pn full, pay, and the city pays whatever physician and

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Bakers Resume Work

With Stake Closed CHICAGO, May The two thou sand bakers who have been on strike since last Saturday, prepared today to resume work early tomorrow, an agreement for ' a ' settlement having been reached last night by represents tlves of tbe bakers and the employers at a conference in the office of United States District '"Attorney Charles F. Viviani Kisses Hand of Congresswoman at Hoase Reception WASHINGTON. May 3. The French mission was received on the floor of tbe House today with roars of cheers and cries of "Vive la France." Rene Viviani head of the mission delivered a stirring speech in French and Marshal Joffre in response to a great demonstration said "Thank You" and then waving his hand above, him shouted "Vive la Amerique." The Frenchmen shook hands with the members. As Representative Jeanette Rankin passed down the line Viviani bending low, kissed her hand. HAAS TO JOIN BROKERAGE AS LOCAL AGENT E. M. Haas, secretary of the Commercial club, announced today that he would" become" Wayne "county " representative of The R. L. Dolling company, Investment brokers, on May 15. Mr. Haas will remain with the Commercial club until the membership campaign now under way is completed. The Dollings company is a permanent specialized service that ban dies high class securities; road, school, municipal,, government and general market bonds. ? Serves Club Many Years Mr. Haas has been, connected with the Commercial club for many years as a member and officer. Many of the pians which the organization . carried into execution were proposed by him. He was business manager of the Palladium for twelve years under the late Isaac Jenkjnson. He served as county clerk and as postmaster of Richmond. Mr. HcVs announces that he will maintain an office in Richmond and handle the Interests of his concern from this cits. , . ; firms Subscribe to New Club Fund Be ready Friday! ' The committee from the' Commercial club will start out in the morning for subscriptions., ' About one. hundred firms will be visited.; - j :'; . .. A number of firms have already expressed a desire to Join in the move ment for the rejuvenation and have subscribed as follows: American Seeding Machine company, $200: F. and N. Lawn .Mower, $100: Hayes Track Appliance. $100; United Refrig erator, $100; Beebe Glove, $25; A. H. Battel, SoO; Richmond Malleable, $25: Arlington Hotel, $50; Richmond Home Telephone, $100; F. S. Bates, $50; The Palladium, $50; G. O. BalUnger, $25; Richmond City Water Works, $100: The Pilot Motor Car. $50; Seidel Buggy, $25; Jones Hardware, $50; Richmond Lumber, $75; Automatic T00L $100. . COMMUNITY SINGS VOTED SUCCESSFUL; PLAN FOR NEXT FALL Richmond . will have Community Sings, next year. Residents of West Richmond decided at its final sing last night, i The meeting was held in the West .Richmond Friends', church. The Sunday school orchestra played accompaniments for the . singing. ; Rev. Charles Woodman, pastor of thechurch opened the meeting with a short address. ., . .- Special numbers of the program consisted of vocal solos by Elden Mills and Julius Hutchens, violin solo by Helen Rethmeyer, and two readings by Miss Charlotte Rodgers. At 'the close of the meeting, the question of having a comunity song festival next Christmas was discussed. The audience unanimously voted for community sings. next year and for the Christmas festival. CARRANZA TO RECEIVE EXTRAORDINARY POWER MEXICO CITY, May 3. A bill has been4 introduced in congress giving President Carranza extraordinary Dow ers to deal with the financial situation in Mexico. : I nurse bills are necessary. The result ! So 4 1. -. IT1. . . V ' Mumvua ui juuag gins, espe cially those among the working people, are "having children and in this way contributing to the future of their fatherland. It is not considered a disgrace in Germany to have a child if the girl is not married. On-the contrary, they are complimented for it, and women who do not have war babies are not considered loyal Germans. Prostitution at the same time has decreased. In such cities as BefHn, Hamburg, Munich. Cologne and Frankfort. there are no war time red light

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House Resumes Debate on Espionage Measure With Prospect of Vote Before Night Comes. , Rep. McCormick Seeks to Amend Legislation to Prohibit Only Publication of Specific Data. Cites Letting of Contracts for Wasp Chasers to Brokers as Ground for Publicity. . WASHINGTON, May $. The fight on the censorship section of the espion age bill . was resumed In the House today with . indications that . amendments would be made and a final vote taken possibly before night. In "connection with this announce ment that he would seek to have the measure amended so as to prohibit only the publication of a specific information, Representative McCormick of Illinois, - declared that passage of the bill as drawn might exclude news about food speculations, ' typhoid ' in the army or car congestion. In a prepared statement Representative McCormick declared that be bad heard Secretary Daniels recently gave contracts for submarine chasers to brokers instead of ship builders and that contracts were not being carried out because of the failure of the brokers to obtain bonds and their inability to get action by ship builders.- 3uch information the statement continues. might be suppressed by the proposed law. BRITISH AIRCRAFT CAUSE UNEASINESS IN GERMAN RANKS BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE (By Associated Press Cor respondent), May 3. The Germans have delivered strong counter attacks at several places, principally . against Gavrelle and Loos. At all the points of attack and counter attacks, heavy flghting Is proceeding. , In the meantime the British airmen taking full advantage of the long spell Of good weather, are continuing their relentless offensive both by day and by night. Within three days they have accounted for, fifty-live enemy machines and have carried out many enterprises behind the German lines. Tbe German, soldiers plainly dislike the continuous presence of the British aeroplanes for many unposted letters captured during the infantry . attacks dwelt upon the uneasiness ', the machines cause. Dnring a recent raid the Germans defending their supply depots brought into play a powerful searchlight where upon a "Britisher promptly flew at it like a giant . moth, let loose a light weight bomb directly over the lamp which went out to burn no more. HOUTS' CONDITION REPORTED CRITICAL The condition of James Houts, 916 Sheridan street, who was injured in a railway accident in the Pennsylvania yards Monday, is reported as still critical. Houts Buffered a broken arm and was otherwise Injured about tbe body and head. He is confined at the Reid Memorial hospital. Houts was injured when a hoisting shaft broke in the-East end construction camp Monday. ; BRITISH FOLLOW UP BIG GUN FIRE . " BERLIN, (via London). May $. New ..British attacks were begun on a wide front on both banks of tbe Scarpe early this morning after drum fire which followed the continuous artillery engagement of the past few days, army headquarters announces.

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districts. - For over a year the problems Incident to tbe birth of filegiti-' mate children have been attracting the attention of physicians. The plan which it seems probable tbe govern-, ment will sanction is the following: ' . Every child born to an unmarried woman will take tbe nam of the mother. The city already pays all the expenses at birth. After that the mothers will be given from 1 to 3 marks a day toward the cost of earing' for and' feeding the infant. Ae the child sets' (Continued On Pasj tlx. -' ' ' ' ' ' - - , - i