Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 151, 8 May 1917 — Page 1

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JOFFRE SMILES AT WARMTH OF HUNDREDS WHO CHEERED FRENCH MISSION AT DEPOT

Richmond paid her tribute to the heroes of France today. The train bearing the French conv mlssloners passed through on the Pennsylvania lines shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon and a crowd numbering several thousands was present Marshal Joffre, tb hero of the Marne, Vice Premier Vlvianl, Marquis de Cham bran, grandson of Lafayette, Col. Jean Chabry, the "Blue Devil," and others of the distinguished party appeared on the platform and smiled their appreciation of the enthusiasm of the crowd. A reception committee, composed of William Dudley Foulke. R. O. Leeds, John M. Lontz, E. G. Hill and Xavier de Nice, bore the greetings of the city. Foulke was admitted to tbe car platform and was introduced to tbe French notables by Third Assistant Secretary of State Breckinridge Long. Miss Helen Johnson presented a huge bouquet of roses to Marshal Joffre and was rewarded with a handclasp and a few, words of thanks from the great soldier. Foulke Introduced Premier Vivian! who spoke feelingly of the reception tendered the party by Richmond. He rpoke in French and his words were translated by de Nice, a Frenchman, who once served in one of Joffre's commands. Vivian! said in part: "We regret that we cannot stay longer with you as we would then be ' able to enjoy your enthusiastic reception more. "We came to America to greet the American people, who are our brothers. We are united in onr ideals, our purposes and our aims. "Lafayette came to you to fight for the common principles of democracy and we are coming to unite with you in a fight for the same aims, the aims of liberty. "It is. as good for you as it is for ' us to defend the principles of democracy and liberty." ., f , Chief Interest- centered 1 the pic turesque figure of Marshal Joffre, the idol of the French people. In his red and blue uniform of the Marshal of France he bulked large among the notables on the platform. Colonel Chabry, "the Blue Devil." also came in for his share of attention. Extra precautions were taken to exclude the crowd from close contact with the party. Police guards were detailed and with the soldiers and Boy Scouts had little difficulty restraining the crowd. Tbe crowd was enthusiastic. When Vivian! finished his address there were loud cries of "Vive la France" and "Vive la Vlvianl." Three French people were given an opportunity to shake hands with Joffre and Vlvianl. When the City band played "The Star Spangled Banner," and "The Marseillaise," all of the military and naval officers in the French party stood at salute. Word of the coming of the French commission through Richmond was received at 8:30 this morning by Mayor Robbins from Secretary Long. A reception committee hurriedly was formed, a band was engaged and bulletins sent out to inform the people of the affair. WRECK DELAYS FRENCH GROUP NEAR ARCOLA EFFINGHAM, Ills.. May 8. A special train carrying the members of the ' French war mission to the United States arrived here early today and remaineu for several hours before resuming the eastward journey after the tour of the middle west. The train was tied up here for most of the night, upon the advice of officials of the department of state in Washington, that citizens of all communities where stops were originally subjected scheduled might have an opportunity to see the distinguished visitors. . Members of the commission said they felt no ill effects from the derailment of the party's special near Areola, Ills., last night Most of the commissioners were asleep before leaving Areola, where the wreckage held the train about four hours last night and slept until late in the morning. Little Knots of People Collect. Long before daylight little knots of people began to gather about the sta tion In the hope of obtaining a glimpse of the guests. An investigation of the track at the Areola wreck by railway officials today disclosed a broken rail near the point where appear the first marks on the ties of the wheel flange of the tender of the engine derailed, the second of two locomotives, delaying the train. " Tho Rcc?rted theory . is that the flange cut off the nuts of the fish plate which bound the ends of the rails and thereby permitted the rolls to spread, lotting the day coach, one sleeper and the front track of tbe dining car down on tbe ties.

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CAN'T FIND FLAG OF WOMEN MEET With the announcement this morning that the special train bearing Field Marshal Joffre, M. Vlvianl and other members of the French commission to the United States would arrive here at 3 o'clock, the startling discovery was made that Richmond had no French flags to display in honor of the nation's distinguished guests. ' The first person to report the city's shortage of French flags was a woman, who 'phoned to The Palladium that she had not been able to purchase an emblem of the French Republic. "But I intend to make a French flag," she added, "so kindly inform me what a French flag-looks like." She was greatly pleased when informed that the French colors were ENEMY ARTILLERY ACTIVE AT NIGHT LONDON, May 8. 'The enemy's ar tlllery was active at Intervals through out the night at a number of places along our front, particularly in the sector between Fresnoy and Loos," says today's official statement. NATIONALISTS HOLD LEAD IN ELECTION MELBOURNE, Australia, (via Lon don), May 8. The nationalists are now leading in the senate election In Queensland but tbe result there is still in doubt. Some returns, principally from absent soldiers, are still to come, but it Is clear that the rout of the Labor party is complete. Majorities for the Nationalist candidates for the senate are Increasing steadily. Weather Forecast For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight Probably light frost. Wednesday fair. Warmer. Temperature Today. Noon 5S Yesterday. Maximum 48 Minimum ..............34 Forecast for Wayne County by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy but mostly fair tonight and Wednesday. , Probably frost in the lowlands tonight. Warmer Wednesday. General Conditions The reaction to warmer weather, promised for the middle of the week, is due to arrive tomorrow. It is due to an area of low barometric pressure in the Western Rockies. It is warmer in the far north with a temperature of 74 degrees at Medicine Hat. The mild spell will be of short duration.. Frost was general over the country last night, especially in the lowlands. ;

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ji v tit, uwui nfpuio CHICAGO, May 8. Bread at fifteen cents a loaf made Its appearance on the Chicago market today. The loaf was. larger than that formerly sold for ten cents and the concern manufactur ing it, one of the largest In the city, explained that Its advent meant a big saving of labor and wrapping expense, Looked to Ricnmond FRENCH NATION; EMERGENCY WITH EASE the same as the American colors, red, white and blue, arranged in three vertical bars with the blue field to the left, then the white field and then the red field. . Before noon several other women had 'phoned to The Palladium announcing their intention of making French flags and requesting information as to how to make them. : Terre Haute Smiles Back on Gen. Joffre TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 8 The French war mission headed by General Joffre and Rene Vlvianl made a brief stop here this morning at 10:38 o'clock. Restrictions put about the train by secret service men prevented any formal reception or speeches of any kind and the distinguished guests contented themselves with shaking the hands of a few French speaking citizens and smiling to the big crowd assembled to greet them. Mobilize Railroads To Handle Supplies CHICAGO, May 8 General plans for the mobilization of rolling stock of the various western roads for war purposes, with particular reference to transporting foodstuffs and munitions to eastern bases, were laid before railway heads here today by Daniel Wit lard, president of the Balto & Ohio railroad and head of the railroad commission of the national council for defense. Germans Fix Reports For Affect at Home COPENHAGEN, Via London. May 8 The German versions of the French official war report of last ; Saturday suppresses 'entirely the references to the capture of a portion of the Hindenburg line southeast of Vauxaillon. Other evidence of the doctoring of allied . official reports to make them agree with claims in the German official statements indicates the anxiety of the German authorities to the effect of the news from the western front upon public opinion. A supplementary -report supplies to the Monday morning papers, through the German ' official news bureau ignores all French successes except the capture of Winterburg HiH and is written in such a strain as to evoke headlines, like "French defeated on Aisne in gigantic onslaught." ASK VACATION OF ROAD A petition for vacation of one road in Center township and opening of another one to parallel it was presented to County Auditor Bowman Monday by Joseph J. Helms and others.

HOOVER URGES CENTRAL POWER OVER SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON, May 8. Herbert C. Hoover urged the senate agriculture committee today to hasten some central power for the contral of the more necessary foods. The experiences of Europe, he said, shows there must be some centralization of control over food, munitions and other things essential to the successful prosecution of tbe war. He did not say he believed a food dictator should be created. Food, he said, is one of the greatest problems faced by the nations warring against Germany. Europe has found maximum price fixing a failure but minimum price fixing has had better success. Local Man Served ' Under Noted Joffre Xavier De Nice, a Frenchman, sales manager of the foreign department of the . Davis Motor Car company, this city, was one of the members of the reception committee which extended the welcome of the city to the members of the French Commission this afternoon. M. De Nice was a soldier In the French army and at one time served under the famous Marshal Joffre. BILLIONS ASKED TO BUILD FLEET TO FOIL SUBS WASHINGTON, j May 8. Congress will be asked to appropriate $1,000,000,000 for the building of the great American merchant fleet which is to overcome the submarine menace. The program, involved by, the shipping'' board contemplates the diversion to government uses of the product of vtrfntteef Ttatll. In the-etnintry, - can cellation of existing contracts between those mills and private consumers and where necessary payment of damages by the government to the parties whose contracts are cancelled. Estimates of the shipping board are that 6,000,000 to 6,000,000 tons of steel and wooden vessels will be constructed by the government during the next two years. CLUB OPENS DRIVE FOR NEW MEMBERS A determined drive . for 200 new members is to be made, starting Thursday, by the Commercial club. The directors last night planned for the membership campaign and canvassed results of the subscription campaign, which brought in $3,200. An additional $300 probably will be obtained soon. - A luncheon at the Y. M. C. A. Thursday noon will mark the formal opening of the membership canvass. The directors will be hosts to membership canvassers and to 100 non-members. Although a majority of employers canvassed for their views on the Daylight Saving plan favored it, no action is to be taken until It has been tested thoroughly elsewhere. Forty employers favored the plan, four were opposed and several were neutral. French Flag Floats Over All New York NEW YORK, May 8. New York appeared today In a blaze of color in anticipation of the visit tomorrow of the French war commission and of the British commission which will arrive in the city early Friday. Workmen were busy completing the elaborate municipal floral and flag decorations at various points where the visiting envoys will be feceived and from private buildings the tri color of France, the union jack and tbe American flag hung side by side. 25,000 Will Survey New York For Draft NEW YORK. May 8. An army of 25,000 men and women will be requir ed to take the state military census in New York city according to a call issued today by the mayors' committee on national defense for volunteers, to act as registrars, interpreters and clerks. The state registration will not be taken until after the federal census and the committee hopes that many of the volunteer workers will co-operate with the authorities in charge of the federal work. - , PROSECUTION CLOSES NEW YORK, May 8. When the trial of Captain Franz Rintelen of the German navy . and seven Americans charged with conspiracy to interfere with the entente allies munition traffic was resumed here today, there were indications that the" prosecution would close its case tomorrow. -

SENATE REVERSES EMBARGO POSITION

WASHINGTON, May 8. The senate resumed today consideration of tbe espionage bill, after having adopted, without a dissenting vote, a new embargo section which would empower the president during the ' war when "the public safety shall so require" to proclaim it unlawful to export articles to "any country named." In adopting tbe provision the senate reversed its previous action. It voted last week, to authorize embargoes only against countries through which foods were found to be reaching the enemy. GROCERS IGNORE CHANCE TO SELL PRODUCE CHEAP In response to a call Issued by Mayor Robbins for a conference with the re tail garden produce dealers of the city, at the city' hall last night, just two grocerymen appeared. President Bavls of the board, who was to preside over this meeting, was greatly disappointed. The conference was called for the purpose of suggesting a plan whereby local retailers could purchase southern grown produce direct, eliminating the various middle-men's profits, and, thereby, selling to the consumers at a greatly reduced price. "It appears that the retailers of this city are not much interested in providing their patrons with cheaper produce," remarked City Food Inspector George McKinley. ( City May Compel Interest. "Perhaps 'they will become Interest ed when tbe city brings in a carload or two of first grade produce and markets the same at just prices," remarked Mr. Bavls.' -. He then explained the city's direct purchase plan, announced in The Pal ladlum recently, to the two retailers who were present and they expressed the opinion that the plan, was a prac tical one. No plans have been formulated by the city as yet In regard to marketing southern-grown produce, at prices es tablished through the elimination of middle-men's profits, as municipal enterprise. . McKinley states that certain com mission dealers have entered vigorous protests against the direct purchase plan and he says that even some of the retailers have made objections to the introduction of such methods In the fight against tbe high cost of living. .Cause of High Prices E. B. Davis, a representative of the Gulf Coast Produce Exchange which is leading an assault on the High Cost 'O Living, told how a multiplicity of commissions boost the prices of foodstuffs. - "Food products raised In the south are purchased by a local commission and shipped to Cincinnati or some other distributing point where they are sold to a commission in Richmond," he said. "This causes exorbitant proits to be attached to the foodstuffs." Another meeting will be held next Friday night at the City hall. A representative of the Gulf Coast Exchange will be present. "The 'recent food riots in Chicago and elsewhere justify the large interest the city administration is taking in the campaign to reduce costs," Bavis told the merchants. 200 Chicago Saloons To Quit Voluntarily CHICAGO, May 8. Two hundred Chicago saloon keepers voluntarily are preparing to allow their licenses to lapse and withdraw from the business because of the prospects of a dry America during the war, according to a report today to the city council finance committee from the comptrol lers office. Philadelphia Calls Off Great Reception PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 8 Plans for the reception in this city today to the French mission, headed by Rene Vivlani and Marshal Joffre were cancelled upon receipts ' of the news of the accident to the special train bringing the distinguished visitors from the west. ' 'v ; ' An elaborate program amid scenes resplendent in historical traditions had been arranged in honor of the distinguished Frenchmen, but Mayor Smith announced early today1 that the party would arrive too late to carry it out. ' . " ' NEW YORK LISTS ROAD ENGINEERS NEW,' YORK, May 8. Recruiting i lui c& uiuuiecr reiimeni .ui eagiusci 1 . A 1 Oj. serve Engineer regiment, began here today under the direction of the Military Engineering Committee, of New York. - . . The call for volunteers for tbe regiment was Issued last night immediately following receipt of the order from the war - department authorising the committee to proceed with' Its organi-

SUSPECT AMERICAN SHIPS OF SUPPLYING SUBMARINES OF GERMANY M ATLANTIC

WASHINGTON, May 8. The government is Investigating the activities of the steamer Manitowoc and other vessels of the American TransAtlantic company which are said to have carried supplies to German submarines in the Atlantic. The American Trans-Atlantic company has offices In New York and Boston and its ships fly tbe American flag. Officials here will not say what had aroused their suspicions, but admitted that the ships had been held for investigation at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, by order of the navy department. Both the state and Justice departments have been taking part in the investigation.

Hollweg Gets Blame For German Failure COPENHAGEN, , (via London), May 8. The - conservatives and Pan-Ger mans have now brought up their heavy artillery in the battle against Chan cellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg ana boldly lay the blame for the long duration of the war at bis door. The conservative Deutsche Tages Zeitung explains -that three or four days delay in German mobilization at the outset of the war, due to tne cnancellor's hesitant policy, caused the loss of the battle of the Marne. The paper holds that the troops that were detached to Russian Invasion of East Prussia would have been suffic lent to change the defeat of General Von Kluck's army Into a victory and that in that case the war would have ended tn a speedy and decisive Ger man triumph. RECROIT ENGINEERS OF RAILROAD LINES FOR FRENCH SERVICE WASHINGTON, May 8. Arrangements were made today to reserve, between 11,000 and 12,000 expert railway men for nine new volunteer regiments of army engineers Jto -be sent to France "at the earliest possible moment" to repair and .build railroad lines needed urgently in the big push against the Germans. They will be the first American troop units to serve on French soil, and though their work will be behind the trenches and they will be given only slight military drill, American officials are counting on their Impressing the French and British, and even German soldiers, with the fact that the United States truly Is in the war. Volunteers will 'be received by the regular army and national guard recruiting agencies in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Atlanta," San Francisco and Philadelphia. MUSICAL FESTIVAL FEATURES STUDENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS May is the month of festivals. The annual musical festival will be held in the Coliseum May 24 and 25. Children from the kindergarten through the High School will take part. Thursday evening wDl be 'Garfield night. Miss Edna Marlatt will have charge of this program when chorus of 400 voices will be featured. Grade schools will give the exercises on Friday afternoon. Each building will give a special stunt, bringing out the dramatic possibilities of music. High school pupils will take the solo parts in the patriotic finale at the close. Friday evening. High School will present the program. A chorus of 400, and an orchestra of 55 will take part. Ralph C. Sloane, supervisor of music, will have entire charge of the festival, with Miss Edna Marlatt as assistant. LOCAL RAILROADERS MAY SEE SERVICE ON MILITARY LINES As Richmond is one of the most im portant railroad centers in Indiana the announcement made today that tbe United States will at once recruit nine new regiments of tbe amy engineerins corps, these regiments to be composed exclusively of railroad workers, was received here with great Interest. These regiments of railroad workers will be the first American troops sent to France and they will be used in the operation of military railroads. The men will all be volunteers. It is stated that quite a number of railroad men residing in this city who are single and of military age are planking to enlist in this branch of the service, applying: for enlistment at Chicago, the nearest recrultlns station for the railroad workers division, of the army. ; j

FOOD HIDDEN UNDER COAL SAYS CREW

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. May 8. There are German submarines in the Atlantic, and until recently they have been supplied from the United States by ships flying the American flag, according to statements by members of the crew of the steamer Manitowoc which for several weeks was detained in the harbor at St. Thomas. .Twenty-one of the crew are returning to the United States after difficulties with Captain F. Hogstead master of the ship. ' The Manitowoc. Muskegon and 01a gnash all belonging to the same line, shortly before the Danish Islands became the Virgin Islands. U. S. A. put into the harbor at St. Thomas bound from Buenos Aires to New York supposedly to "await orders." Carried Coal and Supplies. They are still waiting for orders when the islands were transferred to the United States. According to these manifests all three ships carried coal and other fuel supplies. Members of the crew of the Manitowoc say all the vessels were -loaded -with contraband for German submarines. "When we left New York last we were supposed to hava a cargo of coal exclusively" said one of the crew. "Underneath the coal were all sorts of coal and food supplies. Supposedly the eargo was destined for Buenos Aires. Between St. Thomas and Buenos Aires we got rid of our cargo on the high seas to German submarines. We had no cargo when we reached Buenos Aires.". At Buenos Aires that ship, the Mus kegon, and the Allaguash all took on general food cargoes, oil and other fuel supplies which were covered over with several hundreds of tons of coal, they said. On the Manitowoc there were also placed two iron chests filled with gold, each supposed to contain $250,000. These, according to tbe men also were hidden under the coal. Ships Refused Clearance - While waiting at St. Thomas for orders the Danish Islands were transferred to the United States and tbe ships were not permitted to sail. Tbe crew of the Manitowoc tried to get some of their pay while idle in the harbor but Captain Hogstead refused to make payment. The men then made complaint to Rear Admiral Oliver, governor of the islands, who required Captain Hogstead to guarantee that he would not supply any more enemy ships before being permitted to leave the harbor, presumably for Buenos Aires. Captain Hogstead said be was unable to get any Instructions from tbe owners in New York. One morning, according to the crew, the captain ordered the ship's flag hoisted upside down, indicating there was mutiny on board. When officials from shore came on board to and out what the trouble was and the men insisted there was nothing wrong ex-, cept for the fact they had refused to. work unless their pay was guaranteed. v Finally they said, here Captain Hogstead signed such a guarantee. Shortly afterward it was learned tbe Manitowoc had been ordered to return to Buenos Aires and they were preparing to sail with her when tbey assert. Captain Hogstead repudiated his guarantee. France Gets Millions in Loan from U. S. WASHINGTON. May 8. France to day received tbe $100,000,000 the United States has decided to lend her to meet her expenses in this country during May. The amount was transferred by Secretary McAdoo to Ambassador Jessarand today by treasury warrant , HEAR RAILROADS NEW PROPOSALS CHCAGO. May 8. Hearings on pwn DosalB of numerous railroads through-, out the country to establish new diver-! don and reconsignment tariffs were under way here today before C. Vi Burnside. examiner for the interstate commerce commission. The general purpose of tbe inquiry, it was asserted, is to minimize as greatly as possible congestion of freight traffic. - The railroads propose fixing the diversion rates at $2 and reconsignment at $5., These - tariffs . are propose di chiefly to cover lumber, grain and coaL;