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1 I I 1 THE RICHMOOT) VOL. XLIII., NO. 61Palladium and Sun-Telegram Consolidated 1907 RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. 22, 1918 SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS

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CRISIS NEAR AS RESULT OF AUSTRIAN'S CONDITION

London Newspapers Believe Austria-Hungary's Cry for Peace Accompanied by Riots, Is Cause. PREMIER RESIGNS LONDON. Jan. 22. Austria-Hungary's cry for peace, accompanied apparently by a condition of incipient revolt, is featured by the morning newspapers as a fact that is hurrying ,'the dual monarchy to a crisis. Long dispatches from Amsterdam show that the workers have become desperate because of lack of food and general war weariness. There is an evident connection of the strike movement with the negotiations at Brest-Litovsk, which have encouraged the socialists to insist that the war shall not be prolonged merely for the purpose of territorial agression. While most newspapers here attach the greatest importance to the upheaval and some infer that the Austrian government is encouraging the movement in a genuine endeavor to promote peace, the fact that the censorship has permitted reports to be telegraphed from Vienna with unwonted freedom, suggests to other commentators that there may be a deliberate purpose behind the license allowed in Vienna. The Dally Mail, for instance, suggests that it may be a case of shamming death to impress the labor party of the entente countries with the idea that Austria is ready to accept a Bolshevikl peace. Reports from Switzerland mention the arrest of peace demonstrators at some places in Austria. Clashes between hungry civilians and soldiers are reported, while in some instances it is said the soldiers refused to fire on the demonstrators when ordered to do so. At Gratz. where the trouble is acute, the soldiers abandoned their loaded machine guns to the rioters. Oerman newspapers report that Dr. Von Seydler." the American premier, has resigned and that Dr. Wekerle, the Hungarian premier, has determined to retire next month are not supported by any official announcement. Change Commanders. ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY. Monday, Jan. 21. By The Associated Pres3. General Szetozar Boroevlc has been appointed to succeed the archduke Fugene in command of the entire enemy front against Italy and it is believed that the change may have a considerable effect on the campaign. The two conspicuous army fissures on this front have been Field Marshal Conrad Von Hoetzendorff, commanding the mountain front, and General Boroevlc, commanding along the Piave. General Boroevic is the junior of the field marshal and his passing over him is in the nature of a disgrace, probably growins out of the operations on this front. Field Marshal Conrad von Hoetzendorff retains his command on the mountain front, lie ha3 represented the extreme element opposed to Italy and as chief th the Austrian utaff sought to provoke a collision with Italy during the Tripolitan war, and has even been charged with using the Vessina earthquake as a pretext for Austrian intervention in Italian affairs. General Boroevic in tactics on the Italian front have been uniformly defensive; rarely offensive. For two years on the Isonzo front he maintained a defensive and took the offensive I only when German reinforcements compelled an advance. Since the formation of the new Piave line his policy has been chiefly defensive. The appointment of General Boroevlc, therefore, is construed as confirming reports that the enemy proposes to maintain a defensive attitude dti the Italian front for the present. It is also regarded as a concession to the Slav element of Austria, as BorDovic is of Slavo-Creatian origin. General Boroevic stand. entirely outside the military court favorites like Conrad Von Hoetzendorf. THE WEATHER For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight, somewhat folder in north and central portions. Wednesday, fair continued cold. Today's Temperature. Soon IS Yesterday. Maximum 19 Minimum 21 below For Wayre County by W. E. Moore Light snow followed by fair and :older tonight, zero or below. Wednesday fair and continued cold. General Conditions The barometric pressure continues high over the south tnd west and moderately low over the Sreat Lakes. The temperatures are 'ailing in the west and zero weather ml probably-' below may be expected lonight throughout Indiana. It was 10 ibove this morning, the rise being due to low barometric pressure on the lakes, but those conditions are passing iv ay. Temperatures will fall again.

Got;. Morton's Nephew Enlists in Navy on Eighteenth Birthday William Throckmorton, great grand-nephew of Oliver P. Morton, Indiana's famous war governor, enlisted in the United States navy signing the required papers before Recruiting Officer Goldfarb. Throckmorton had been desirous of entering some branch of the service since the war was declared but had been barred because of his youth. Tuesday being the eighteenth anniversary of his birth he became eligible and he lost no time in presenting himself before the recruiting officer for examination and enlistment. He was born at Centervllle, the home of his illustrious ancestor, though he now resides in Richmond. He will be sent to Indianapolis Thursday and then assigned to one of the navy's training stations. Archie R. Blunk, 320 North A street, also enlisted in the navy Tuesday.

Boys "Over There Thank "Sock Shop for Christmas Gifts The boys "over there" appreciate the Christmas packages which the Sock Shop sent. Read the appended letters, received here, and be convinced : "Somewhere in France." Dear Friends: I take great pleasure in thanking you all for the Christmas package I received from you. The package was certainly fine and the things were just what I needed. The Camel cigarettes were the first I have been able to get since I left the states, and are my favorite cigarette. I really believe every man over here received a pack similar to it and believe me it certainly comes in handy. "I surely do wish I could do more to serve our country and help our boys but cannot We all are real well and in good health over on this, side, and hope you are the same. If I ever come back there, I will pay you a visit at the factory. "I do not know whether you will get this letter or not as I did not like to address the envelope to the Richmond Sock Shop. But I hope you all get it and if I can ever do anything to cheer you up I surely will do it. "You would be surprised to know just what kind and size of fellow received the package. So I will tell you about myself, as I think you will want to known as I am from Indiana myself and not so far from Richmond at that. I am from Fort Wayne and only six foot six inches tall, weigh close to two hundred so you see I am no small man at that "I sure do wish I were back in good old Indiana. I cannot say much more only that I send you my hearty congratulations and only wish I could wish you a Merry Christmas in person not only one of you but all. I will close sending you my best regards, I am Yours truly, Corporal Russell H. Wood, Bat. D, 105th F. A. A. E. F. France, Via New York. Thanks to you-all. "Somewhere in France." Dec. 26, 1917. "Richmond Indiana Sock Shop. "Dear Friends: I received the bag of gifts and found this address in it and want to thank you very kindly. Such things as you sent me are useful to a soldier. I am also glad to say that all the Indiana chaps are in the best of health. Hoping to hear from you, I will close. H. A. BOALS, 67th Brigade. Battery D, 150 F. A. A. E. F. France. Wilson Believes in Music for Employes Ed. N. Wilson, the dry cleaner, believes in music while you work. He has a victrola in his work room and while his employes makes things "as good as new," Mendelssohn's compositions, numbers from Beethoven and other great compositions are played. "It is a strange thing about the records that everybody wants to hear numbers from th best composers, so ihe music is an education as well as a pleasure." said Wilson. BANDITS GET $60,000 DETROIT. Mich., Jan. 22 Three bandits entered the jewelry store of Ralph Dewey, in the down town district this forenoon, bound W. R. Grainger, the manager, and escape with valuables said to be worth 560,000.

Senators Lodge and Penrose Deny Senator Stones Charges; Harry, S. New Defends Hays

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22. The first real political debate in Congress since the United States entered the war was precipitated in the Senate by Senator Stone yesterday when he delivered a speech accusing Republican leaders of playing politics with the war, with the object of taking the government into their own hands by partisan criticism. He drew caustic replies from Senators Lodge and Penrose, who denied that the Republican leaders had been guilty of playing politics, and who declared that they reserved the right to crtitcise the administration whenever they believed such criticism was in the interest of winning the war. The Republicans declared emphatically that they did not consider the president above criticism, and that the Democrats themselves were guilty of dragging politics into the war machin

CITY COUNCIL PROBES INTO GAS PROBLEM

Fail to Offer Any Method for Bringing Desired Relief, Horever. The city council last night devoted a major part of its session to a dis cussion of ,the gas situation, reflecting the opinion of the citizens in general that there was real cause for complaint, but failing to offer any specific method for bringing about the mucndesired relief. Councilman Von Pein began proceedings by calling for a report from the board of public works, to which had been referred two weeks ago, the resolution that the board ascertain the real causes leading up to the gas shortage and the probable remedy if any. President Johnson, of the board of works, told council that as yet the board had not had opportunity to delve into the problem, but that it expected to make an investigation as quickly as 6ther duties could be disposed of. It was then suggested by Von Pein that the Public Utilities committee cooperate with the board in an investi gation to see if some definite plan can be formed by which Richmond can be furnished with sufficient gas. Mayor Zimmerman stated that, during the former administration, every time a man was sent to Indianapolis to get new rates on gas, they were raised. ' Councilman Ben Bulla of the fourth ward stated that he considered it one of the first duties of the board to investigate this system that is being used of going over the city and turning off the "cut-offs" three times a day, and that it 6hould learn why a flow of gas cannot be maintained all over Richmond. Many places the housewives are almost freezing, and it takes hours for them to cook their meals, he said. In some places there has been absolutely no gas. "invite" Johnson A motion was made that Manager NImrod Johnson of the Light Heat and Power company, be invited to give infomation concerning the gas situation. Councilman Schneider stated that the West Side would like to have some information as to why there was no gas in this part, while in some parts the gas is high. Councilman White, who is employed at the gas plant says that people who say they know "considerable" about the gas question, "know nothing at all." He further stated that gas has peculiar habits, which cannot be explained, of being strong in some places for no apparent reason, while very low in others. He cited, for instance, South Sixth street, where he stated the pressure was very strong. When Superintendent Johnson was asked the reason for this, he stated he did not know. LICENSE RULES ARE RECEIVED Regulations as to the licensing of farmers and contractors for the use of explosives and the buying and selling of explosives have been issued to the county clerk by the order of the director of explosives of the d apartment of the interior at Washington. The regulations are as follows: "A contractor may purchase explosives from a company foreman, providing the explosives are used on the premises; but if he is an independent contractor using explosives at other places, he must procure a license." "A farmer requiring explosives will need a purchaser's license, and if he desires to Issue explosives to his em ployes ne must also ODtam a toreman s license and keep a record of all explosives Issued." "Under the purchaser's license one cannot sell, give or barter or dispose of explosives, except by personal use. Unused explosives must be kept in a safe place, securely locked. Farmers may obtain additional information from the county clerk's office where licenses are Issued. BRECEDA IS NAMED MEXICO CITY, Jan. 22. General Alfredo Breceda, former temporary governor of Coahuila, has been appointed governor of the federal district, which includes Mexico City. ery. They pointed to the inefficiencies in war management brought out by Inquiries. Stone Grows Dramatic Making his charges in most vigorous terms, Senator Stone dramatically marshalled his "witnesses" as if before a court to prove them. Senator Penrose came first; then Chairman Willcox of the Republican national committee, and, lastly, the "star" witness, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, whom Senator Stone denounced as the "most potent agent the kaiser has in America," and "the most seditious man of consequence in America." Despite several conferences with other Democratic leaders who were apprehensive of a partisan address at this time, the Missouri senator delivered, his speech with characteristic emphasis and gestures and In full, and Continued On Page Nine.

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Veteran of Many Wars Hungers For Service in European Struggle

Major Gustave H. Schoof, veteran of two wars, squadron sergeant-major of Canadian mounted rangers, and who has' been in Mexico where he witnessed the terrific fighting at Ojinaga and studied the Mexican rebel leaders from the viewpoint of a soldier, is in Richmond and spoke to the Rotary club members Tuesday. The major wears thfn uniform of the mounted Canadian police, the brilliant red of his coat being very attractive. The inquisitive reporter was interested in his shoulder straps, reminding one of chain dish cloths and was amazed to find they kept the Canadian from being wounded in the shoulder wrhen in battle. A lion's claw which he wore as a watch charm, was taken while the major was in the Boer war, the lion having killed his horse. "Canadians With You" "What do you think of us Americans?" he was asked. "Well, to be perfectly frank about it at first we Canadians didn't think much of you. We felt you were in this war to make money but now we know different. You Americans are made of the right stuff and you are Douna to win and let me ten you right now the Canadians are always with you," said the major; At the age 22 he entered the service and has been active ever since. He was in South Africa with mounted police and said by wearing a red coat he could arrest five men at one time, so afraid were they of his uniform. He was in the Matebela war and witnessed the capture of Rhodessia. During the Boers and Transvaal war he hunted big game in the interior of Africa. He has been with Madero in many battles in Mexico and after Madero was shot was made acting major. He was confined on jail but as he was a British subject was released. He has been in Villa's army and fought with Villa's soldiers. Speakingof the bloody battlefields of Mexico in 1914, he said: "I visited with General Pancho CHINESE ATTACK 0. S. GUNBOAT PEKING, Jan. 22. Reporting to the American legation on the attack upon the Moncacy, the American consul at Hankow urged concerted action by American and British war vessels to assure the safety of traffic on the Yangtse Kiang. Whereas, foreign vessels heretofore have been the objectives of snipers, the consul points out the Monococy was the targe't of a well-directed attack. The volleys began 15 seconds after the first shot was fired and continued until the return fire drove off the attacking forces. At least six foreign merchantmen and two war vessels have been recently attacked. REPORTS ATTACK WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. The commander of the American gunboat, Monocacy,' fired upon by Chinese rebels, reported today that he returned the fire and silenced it i

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MAJOR G. H. SCHOOF. Villa in his camp and watched him load his men to victory under fire. "I knew his intimate, private life, personal courage and iron will. The rebel was a veritable Napoleon. He was a man of blood and fire. He met every emergency on the minute. He was firm, resourceful and immediate. Carranza, whom I knew personally, is one of the cleanest and most intelligent men I have ever known. He is an idealist, just, fair and kind a leader of whom any nation may be proud. "I admire the judgment shown by President Wilson in refusing to recognize the tyrant and grafter Victoriano Huerta whom I have known for several years." The major is on a tour of the United States and will lecture at Earlham college, parochial schools and other places in Richmond. He expects to see service in France before the close of. the war. Sought Assistance of Perigord to Enlist "If they turn me down, I'll call on you to help me pass," Benjamin Rost, 18 years old, told Lieutenant Paul Perigord ' Monday on his way to Indianapolis to join the army. Rost was riding In the same car with the French officer. Perigord promised to help the boy in his ambition, but his assistance was unnecessary, as Rost passed without trouble. His mother, Mrs. Louisa Rost, is a widow but. consented to let her son join the colors. SAY WILSON URGED IRISH SETTLEMENT LONDON, Jan. 22 The Daily News says there is reason for stating that President Wilson quite recently made urgent representations to the British cabinet on the. desirability of an Irish settlement. The-Dublin correspondent of the Times reiterates the partially hopeful view of the convention, whose reports or report, he says, will at least advance the solution of the problem by stages of unprecedented length and importance. The end, he adds, cannot long be delayed.

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ROOSEVELT WILL NOT MAKE REPLY WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 Colonel Roosevelt came to town today and received a steady stream of callers at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. The colonel frankly said his purpose in coming to the capital now was to help speed up the war and confer with friends in congress. He disclaimed any purpose of replying to Senator Stone's speech in the senate yesterday. "I am infinitely less interested in what Senator Stone says about me than in what the president says about Senator Chamberlain," said Col. Roosevelt. "The national motto at this time should be 'Tell the truth and speed up the war.' I expect to see Chambrelain before I see anyone else and then to see Senator Hiram Johnson of California, and shall have nothing further to say until after I have seen thorn and perhaps not until a little later. "I hope also to see Senators Wadsworth and Curtis and Representatives Lenroot, Baer and Galvin. My purpose in coming here is to help by any means in my power to render more speedy and more effective America's entrance into the war for, though we have been at war nearly a year, we have not yet really entered into it. "Also, I wish to aid in backing Senator Chamberlain and representative Madden and Kahn in their fight for universal military training. These gentlemen and their followers are performing a great public service. "We Have Followed You" Say Letters to Judges I SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 22. Threat ening letters, received through the mail by P-lice Judges Timothy Fitzpatrick, Matthew Brady and Morris Oppenheim, were written by the same hand that penned the notes which warned in advance of the preparedness day bomb explosion in which ten persons were killed here, July 22, 1916, according to Theodore K-tka, a handwriting expert. Officers of th state council of de fense stated today that three letters signed "T. N. T." and similar in many respects to the missives mailed to the police judges had been received at headquarters of the council here. Letters received by the police Judges accused them of partiality to the wealthy and those addressed to the council of defense accused members of being in league with "plutocrats." "We have followed you and know where you live," the letter said. INCLUDES ALL PACKING PLANTS WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 The demand of Chicago packing house employes tor government control of the meat industry during the war was broadened today to include all the packing plants of the United States. It. was made clear' at the outset of hearings before the President's mediation committee that the employes believed the question to be one of national necessity and not merely a local dispute between the Chicago plants and their workers.

DEMOCRATS IN U. S. SENATE ARE SOLID FOR WAR CABINET

President's Approval of Secretary Baker Solidifies Sentiment Among Those Sup- - porting Bill for NTew Cabinet WILSON CONTRADICTED WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. President Wilson's denunciation of Senator Chamberlain's attack on the war department and his openly expressed approval of Secretary Baker had the effect today of apparently solidifying eentiment among senate Democrats who support the bill for a war cabinet despite the president's opposition. Some of them met announcements of President Wilson's determination to oppose the bill to the finish with declarations of similar purpose to support it to a finish despite the fact ther may not gather strength enough to compel Congress to accept it over thn president's disapproval. Senator Chamberlain said today he would not reply further to the president criticism but at a meeting of the senate military committee, senators. Democrats and Republicans, conferred and determined to urge the legislation. Will Make "Straight" Fight Next Thursday when the senate reconvenes. Senators Chamberlain, Hitchcock and Wadsworth todav announced, they will make a straUht-out fight on the "merits" of the war cabinet bill. When it comes before th senate for committee reference tht-y plan to open wide debate discussing at length the testimony in the committee's inquiry into defect in governmental machinery. Democratic Leader Martin and others supporting the president's position are preparing to oppose reference of the war cabinet bill to the militarv committee. The president's assertion that he had learned of the reorganization legislation only "second hand" was flatly contradicted today by military committee-members. They said both Senators Chamberlain and Hitchcock advised the president last week of the proposed legislation and that the president had written a letter stating his opposition. They pointed out also that a copy of the war cabinet bill was left last Saturday by Senator Hitchcock and Secretary Baker. The president's statement that war operation had been delayed by th? congressional investigation in calling officials and officers from their duties to appear before the committees al?o was disputed by committee members who pointed out that when MajorGeneral Crczier and Sharpe test' Med before the military committee they had been relieved of their duties, respectively as chief or ordnance, and quartermaster general. A caucus of house Republicans is planned tomorrow night to discuss endorsing war reorganization letrif latlon. Republican senators said today they might caucus also soon on the subject. FRESH OUTBREAK IS EXPECTED WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. Indications were that partisan debate in the senate, precipitated by Senator Stone's attack on the Republicans and Theci dore Roosevelt, will break out again Thursday when sessions are resumed. A two-day adjournment was arranged late yesterday in the hope that both sides would permit the controversy to dropfi but many senators did not take the floor and probably will insist on being heard. Packed galleries listened to Senator Stone accuse the Republicans of playing politics and denounced Roosevelt as the "most seditious man of consequence of America" as the senator's spee.ch had been given plenty of advance notice. The sallies of Senator Penrose, who replied for the Republicans, provoked considerable laughter at times and Vice President Marshall on one occasion would have cleared the galleries, but for Senator Jones point of order that most of the disorder wa3 among the senators themselves. Quaker Who Refused to Meet King, Dead LONDON. Jan. 5 (By mail) Jos. Firth Clark, a prominent Quaker who was known throughout England as "the man . who refused to meet the king," has died at his home In Doncaster. During the reign of Kinf Edward VII, while Clark was mayor of Doncaster, he received a telegram from the king's chamberlain announcing that the king was coming to Doncaster to see the St. Leger race,' and had expressed a wish that the mayor should be presented to him immediately after the race.. Clark wrote 'a dignified reply, explaining that as a quaker, he did not approve of horse racing and had never attended a horse-race. While he appreciated the honor bestowed upon him by the king, he added, he must decline to break his rule even in this exceptional circumstance.