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"THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY READS IT." "THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY NEEDS IT." r The Monroe journal PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS VOL.23. No. 23. MONROE, N. C, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1917. $1.50 PER YEAR CASH. JOFFRE'S RESIGNA TION NOT ACCEPTED. Rejection of Plans by Depu ties Caused Tender :f Res ignation Feb. 18, 1916. Monroe, April 30. That General Joffre on February 18, l'J16, tendtr ed his resignation to the French gov ernment when the chamber of depu ties voted a want of conhdeuce in JoiYre and repudiated his plan to abandon Verdun and entrap the on rushing crown prince by which the French commander-in-chief hoped to end the war at one stroke, is a state ment made by Robert Bowman or Chicago, just returned from the ser vice with the American ambulance corps on the Verdun front, who will lecture here on the Monroe Redpath Chautauqua. This bit of inside .French history has never been pub lished anywhere, certainly not in this country, until Mr. Bowman began his lecture tour at Jacksonville 10 days ago. Joffre's resignation was not ac cepted. Acocrding to Mr. Bowman, General Joffre had positive Information that the German crown prince was to In augurate his great offensive against Verdun on February 15. The old French hero, the defensive senlus of the war, knowing the phrenology of crown prince, carefully formulated a plan by which the Impetuous young Teuton was to be allowed to capture Verdun, and thinking that he had broken the back of the French line, was to be drawn on with the cream of his assaulting divisions until 60. 000 chasseurs cut off his retreat, with 10 French army corps, drawn up be hind Verdun, were to crush the crown prince's army and deal a blow that General - Joffre was confident would have such an effect on the Ger man morale that It would end the war at one stroke. When General Joffre outlined this plan in a secret session of the chamber of deputies, M. Declasse objected. "If we lose Verdun," he exclaimed, "we lose the war!" Bulgaria and Rumania (who had not then entered the war) would never espouse the cause of the allies if Verdun were lost, he argued, while Greece would take a stand against them. This argument appealed with such force to the deputies that Gen eral Joffre's plan was repudiated and he was given the gigantic task of re arranging his campaign - while the time consumed In doing this that cost the French 140,000 men. said Mr. Bowman. That they held Verdun was due to the terrible barrage fire of their artillery, he said. A battery of the famous French was placed at one of the most critical sectors with orders to stay there until every gun was destroyed which they did. Ev ery man serving these guns died at his post. At this point the French have erected crosses to 140 men who fell under similar circumstances, "worthy to rank with the 300 of Thermoyplae." Mr. Bowman will exhibit what he describes as the first photograph tak en "In the gas" ever shown on this Bide of the water. RECRUITS FOIl THE NAVY ApHuI For Men For the First Line of Defenc. Special efforts are being made In North Carolina this week to secure recruits for the navy at least the 400 allotted to this State and to remove from the State the stigma of being behind all others in this re spect. Posters In show windows in Monroe read: "Don't let Uncle Sam point his finger at you. Join the navy and do your own pointing." "The President's call. Will you answer It. Join the navy now. Your country needs you now. Our first line of defense." In the appeal for recruits it Is stated that "for 140 years the Unit ed States navy has had an unbroken ,eeord of honorable achievement. At every critical period In our coun try's history it has played an Impor tant and often most glorious part. The American people place implicit confidence In their navy, and have a justifiable pride in its accomplish ments. No more patriotic service can therefore be rendered than to help make the navy what la requir ed in size. "Recruits In the navy enlist for a term of four years, excepting mi nors under 18, who contract with the consent of their parents or guardians to serve until they reach their majority. The pay Is excellent when It Is remembered that practi cally all living expenses are borne by the government. The vocational training afforded in the navy Is un equaled In any civil employment; over 50 trades are utilized on board a man-o'-war, most of which r- taught wholly or In part In naval trade schools. It is an axiom that 'No man who has served In the na vy leaves the service without being far better equipped to earn his liv ing than he was before he enlisted.' " Futhermore promotion from the ranks Is rapid for deserving men and appointments are made from the ranks to the Naval Academy. Charlotte Is the nearest recruiting office to Monroe. Abend of Them All. A prominent physician of whom we read In the New York Times, up on opening the door of his consulting-room, asked: "Who has been waiting longest?" "I have," spoke up a man In a stentorian voice. "I'm your tailor. I delivered - your clothes four weeks go." (ovenior Biekett (Joes Fishing. Governor Bickett and Messrs. Frank Arm field and Hugh Houston went to Mr. Will Pusser's fish-pond in New Salem township last Tues day and spent three hours angling for the finny tribe. The pond U lo cated near the school house where the Governor taueht the young idea how to shoot In his youthful days, and Mr. Purser was one of his pupils. The party had a rood time, but they did not add much to the food stork of the country, as they caught only four fbh. While on his trip. Governor Bickett appointed Captain D. R. Pusser ns re cruiting officer for New Salem town ship. Captain Pusser says that it will be his aim to select all eligible Yankees in the neighborhood, and all native Republicans, to form the first ranks ia his regiment when complet ed to its full quota of one thousand men. His idea being to have them serve as food for powder until the boys behind them can get into ac tion. The Governor said that Mr. Will Pusser's onion farm was the finest he ever saw, and added that if he ate only one onion from that farm, he could go Into any bank in the country and. having breathed once or twice, get his note cashed Immediate ly for almost any amount without a minute's hesitation on the part of the bank's officers. SIKES NOMINATED MAYOR; A SECOND PRI.MARY NECESSARY Collins Was Nominated From Ward Two, and McRae From Ward Four, But Others Will Have to Run Over In the primary Saturday, Mr. John C. Sikes was nominated Mayor over bis two opponents, Mr. Clarence Houston and Dr. H. D. Stewart. His total vote was 275, which gave him a plurality of 71. Only two Alder men were nominated in Saturday's primary, who were: Mr. T. C. Col lins, ward two, and Mr. J. D. McRae, ward four. The vote on all candidates was as follows: For Mayor C. E. Houston 65 John C. Sikes 275 H. D. Stewart 139 For Alderman, first ward Walter A. Henderson 206 W. L. Howie 89 Walter F. Lemmond . .179 For Alderman, second ward-- T. C. Collins 257 J. B. Simpson 208 For Alderman, third ward W. E. Funderburk 160 W. M. Gordon 172 John W. Richardson 127 For Alderman, fourth ward J. D. McRae ..233 J. Baxter Williams 228 For Alderman at large O. B. Caldwell .. .. 179 R. H. Cunningham 56 C. H. Richardson 117 G. M. Tucker 112 A second primary will be neces sary to determine the nominee In ward one, ward three and for alder man at large. In ward one Mr. W. A. Henderson and Mr. W. F. Lem mond will run over next Saturday. Mr. W. E. Funderburk and Mr. W. M. Gordon will be contestants from ward three, and Mr. G. B. Caldwell and Mr. C. H. Richardson will run at large once more. The closest race in Saturday's pri mary was in ward three. There Mr. J. Baxter Williams, the present Al derman, was defeated by Mr. J. D. McRae by only five votes. The race In ward two was also close, Mr. J. B. Simpson, the Incumbent, being de feated by Mr. T. C. Collins by forty nine votes. With the exception of Messrs. John Falrley and J. W. Fowler, all of the present board were In the race. Mr. Sikes, who was nominated for Mayor. Is Alderman at large, but he has been serving only about six or eight months, having been elected when Alderman Fowler was chosen Mayor to fill the unexpired term of ex Sherlff John Griffith, who resigned. Mr. Henderson, who runs over with Mr. Lemmond next Saturday is the present Alderman from his ward. Teddy Hoes That American Troops Will Ho Sent to France. New York, April 30. Theodore Roosevelt, upon his return here from Chicago today, declared he hoped as Marshal Joffre had urged, that the people in this country would realize the necessity for sending without de lay an American force to the French tront. "To keep all our men here being trained by regular army, National Guard and Plattsburg officers for a year and then try to send them over as one army would mean In the first place a discreditable failure to do our duty during this year, and further more that the army when sent would be inefficient," said Col. Roosevelt. He added that those In congress who oppose the raising Immediately of some divisions of volunteers for such service "will be repudiating the advice of Marshal Joffre." French War M!f slon to Go West. Washington, April 30. The State Department announced tonight that the French War Mission would leave Washington Thursday to visit Chi cago and later would go to Kansas City. St. Louis. Springfield, Illinois, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. At the conclusion of the tour the party will return to Washington. Members of the commission. In cluding Rene Viviana, Its head, and Marshal Joffre, the hero of the Marne. will travel on a special train as the guests of the United States Government. COUNTY FOOD 1'0LMIS.40.V Board ANiiiitiJ Willi li In Turn Ap MiinK Mcluliers From Kuril School DiMiiet To Fight or Feed. The North Carolina Food Conser vation Commission in mapping out the campaign for Increased lood pro duction, decided that the most effec tive factor in this campaign will be the wink tf a Sub Fool Commission iu each county. And so ilie Chair man it ihe Board of County Commis-s-ioners, Superintendent of Eudcation, the County Farm Demonstration Agent, and the Home Demonstration Agent in each county to form the nu cleus for the County Commission, These persons to select three addi tional citizens, who, with them, will form the excutive committee of sev en. This committee held its first meeting Saturday, 28th, and appoint ed Messrs. J. E. Broom, J. Z. Green and G. L. Nesbit to complete the ex ecutive committee, and owing to the lateness in the season and the im portance of the work, those present proceeded to name one person from each school district to complete the Commission. The appointments are as follows: Monroe Township Bellfield, J. V. Griffin; Wingate, J. W. Blvens; Cedar Grove, C. F. Helms; Rock Rest, J. II. Williams; Mineral Springs, F. A. Krauss; Fowler's, C. W. Fowler; Benton Heights, Sam Phlfer; Carmel, R. L. Helms; Salem, R. W. Doster; Shiloh, T. Z. SecreBt; Tyndall, W. F. Alexander; Union Grove, J. C. Baucom; Secrest, Blair Secrest; Corinth, J. B. Doster; South Monroe, S. H. Rogers; Lee Park, T. C. Lee; Monroe, T. P. Dillon; Marshville Township Marshvllle, B. H. Griffin; Gilboa, H. M. Green; Faulks, J. Walter Haney; Maple Springs, E. F. Haney; Gaddy, W. H. Bras well; Fairvlew, G. W. Holmes; York, J. E. Austin; Midway, M. B. Phifer; Lanes Creek Township Union, Sanford Smith; Cool Springs, R. F. Krlmmlger; Smith, W. L. Thomas; Mills, John Richardson; Brown Creek, E. J. Riggens; Jenkins', M. L. Baker; Beulah, S. E. Belk; Belks, H. M. Baucom; Snyder, E. R. Snyder; Oakland, C. E. Rushing; Buford Township Turner's, J. S. Broom; Plyler's, A. M. Eubanks; Trinity, T. C. Eubanks; Parker's, M. L. Boone; Mt. Pleasant, Ellis God win; Mountain Springs, T. L. Hin-J son; Macedonia, N. A. Fundarbutk;. Altan, J. P. Rogers; Prospect, S. A, Lathan; Sandy Ridge, W. G. Grif fin; New Hope, J. P. Aycock. Jackson Township Stewart's, W. E. Stewart; Jackson Forest, H. M. McCain; Tirzah, W. S. Walkup; Re hobeth, W. J. Sims; Waxhaw, C. S. Massey; College Hill, Henry Mc Whorter; Walker, S. S. Dunlap; Ba ker's, W. F. Long; Dixie, W. W. Rob inson; Sandy Ridge Township Wedding ton, R. A. Hudson; Antiorh, J. P. Stlnson; Union, R. B. Cuthbertson; Pleasant Grove, F. W. Howie; Bond's Grove, T. M. Haywood; Marvin, J..S. Hemby; Wesley Chapol, H. L. Price; Flynt Ridge, C. F. Byrum; Beulah, T. B. Moore; Vance Township Mill Grove, D. W. Austin; Center Grove, P. C. Stln son; Red Banks, R. M. Conder; In dian Trail, J. W. Railings; Sustare. J. L. Benton; Hemby, Grler Squires; Stalllngs, M. T. Stallings; Goose Creek Township Jerome, I. D. Crowell; Brief, I. C. Clontz; Spruce Pine, A. B. Austin; Antioch, Luther Baucom; Carrlker's, N. W. Carriker; Pleasant Hill, C. J. Bras well; Plney Grove, E. E. Presson; Unionville, D. A. Price; Ebeneezer, J. D. Helms; Furr, J. C. Ford; Al bans, Vann Haigler; New Salem Township Morgan, P. J. C. Eflrd; Euto, C. A. Pritchard; Pleasant Hill, J. P. Fowler; Edwards, S. C. Thomas; Smith, W. E. Moore; Olive Branch, II. T. Gaddy; Little, II. W. Thomas; Holly, H. W. Staten; Stewart. G. W. Smith; Flint Ridge, W. B. Simpson; White. Ellis B. Pur ser; Hamilton. T. C. Edwards. All authorities are agreed that un precedented prices may be looked for this year for meat products, corn, wheat, oats, hay, Irish and sweet po tatoes, soy beans, velvet beans, cow peas, canned and dried vegetables and fruits and in fart all non-perishable food and feed crops. The farm er is not called upon to make a sac rifice, because It Is not necessary. Cotton and tobacco are the lowest priced farm products we have, even at their present prices, and farmers who raise these crops to the neglect of sufficient food and feed crops for their own use are to be In the calam ity howling class this fall. The executive' committee would urge that every member of the Sub Commission get active and urge that every family In his school district make efforts extraordinary to grow all the feed and feed possible for home use, and some to spare if pos sible. This can be done by keeping the garden busy growing vegetables for use while fresh and for canning. Better care of the poultry and pigs through the growing of grazing crops and a sufficiency of grain. The growing of sufficient corn for family and stock. And an abundance of for age for all farm animals. It is said that the Southern farmer can win this war by feeding himself and thereby letting the $700,000,000 worth of foodstuffs that we have been getting from the Western farm ers, go to the allied armies of Europe. It has also been said that we will have to either feed ourselves, that the allied armies may have feed to win the war, or that we will have to go Into the trenches and win It for them. It la op to us,' raise fef and food crops or fight. T. J. W. Broom, Secretary of Committee. JOFFRE WANTS UNITED STATl-S FLA(. IN FRANCE Says ill Hasten the End of the War and Inspire the I 'renin to Fisht Side liy Side Again. Washington. April 29. Marshal Joffre told the people of America to day through Washington new.-paper correspondents who called upca him, that Fiance cherishes ti e confident hope that the flag of the United States soon ill be flying on her battle lines. Victories sure to be won by the soldiers of the two Republics, once more fighting rhoulder to shoulder for liberty, declared the hero of the Marne. will "hasten the end of the war and tighten the links of affection and esteem which Inve ever united France and the United States." The marshal, replying to questions, said he deemed It advisable to send one American unit at a time to France rather than to wait for the complete equipment of a big army, because of transportation problems. He said, too, that he did not think Americans now with the French army should be withdrawn to serve under the American flag except possibly a few specialists who might be useful In developing the training of the new American force. He paid hearty tribute to the valor of Americans now fighting In France. American officer, he believed, were fully competent to train American men, and he gave it as his opinion that an American army would de velop rapidly. It was just before the marshal and other members of the French War Mission started for a visit to the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon that the correspondents gath ered at the home of Henry White. Emlle Hovelaque, General Coun selor of the Mission, addressed them briefly, concluding: "And now, gentlemen, you shall set General Joffre." A door at the end of the room far thest from the correspondents open ed and the Marshal walked in The famous soldier, wearing his uniform -4lue Jacket, brilliant red trousers anil leather puttees took a position at f the head of the council table, while his callers crowded nearer and began to file by. There was a clasp ing of hands and in the case of those corespondents who spoke French, a word or two of greeting. Then the Marshal took from the Docket of his mb&t two typewritten sheets of pa per and began to read in French. When the Marshal concluded, the correspondents applauded and he smiled. Then a military aide read an English version which he explain ed was hurriedly made and imper fect. SELECTIVE DRAFT GOES House and Senate Disagree ns to Ages Rut This Will Re Arranged Regis tnition to Begin. Washington, April 28. By an ov erwhelming majority both the senate and house passed late tonight the r.d ministratlon bill to raise a war army by selective draft. The final roll calls brought into line behind the bill many senators and representatives who had fought for the volunteer sys tem until routed by the decisive de feat of volunteer amandments earlier In the day In both houses. The senate, which haa voted down the volunteer plan, 69 to 18, passed the bill by a vote of 8i to 8. In the house the vote against the vol unteer plans was 313 to 109 and that by which the bill itself passed was 111)7 to 24. As passed by the senate the meas ure provides for the draft of men be tween the ages of 21 and 27 years, while In the house measure the agf limits are fixed at 21 and 40. These and lesser discrepancies will bo threshed out in conference early next week, so that the bill may be in the hands of the President as quickly as possible. The war department ) al ready has completed plans for carry ing it Into effect. Within a month after enactment of the selective draft bill Into law, Secretary Baker will set the date of registration for the men to whom it applies, and a proclamation will be Issued notifying them to appear at the registration places. The election machinery will be used to facilitate registration. Exemption boards will be localized to the greatest possible extent, as the war department wishes to get the benefit of neighborhood knowledge on claims for exemption and esti mates of the value of a man In his occupation. When the first class recruits as semble, America will see military training of a kind and on a scale which it has never seen before, for all the lessons learned from the Euro pean battlefields are to be applied, and much that Is new In military science, even to men recently In in struction camps, must be learned. In struction will follow to some extent the Canadian system. Secretary Baker indicated today passage of the draft bill will be fol lowed by further vigorous efforts to stimulate voluntary recruiting in the regular army and National guard. American Tank Steamer Sunk. London, April 30. The American oil tank steamer Vaccum has been sunk. The captain and part of the crew and the naval lieutenant and nine American naval gunners are missing. The Vacuum was sunk by a Ger man submarine on Saturday while she waa on the way to the United States. The chief mate and 17 men, In cluding three of the American navy gunners, having been landed. War Revenue Measure to Come Be fore Iloue Tomorrow. Washington. April 30. A war rev enue measure designed to raise not less than 1.50o,uvu,nu0 by direct taxes during the coming year will be reported to the house ways ani means committee tomorrow by a sul committee which has b ea d:aiu:t: the bill in secret session. Reduction of the income tax ex (tiiptions from 13.000 and $4.OU0 to fl.uuO and $2,v00 for single and married persons, respectively, and an increase of the excess profits tax from eight per cent on all amounts over $5.U00 to sixteen per cent are two of the sub-committee's proposals. The tentative bill also carries in creased taxes on liquor, beer, cigars, cigarettes and tobacco, new taxes on automobiles, soft drinks, ammunition places, freight anil passenger traflic and a stamp tax of wide scope. Much of the bill follows the lines suggested by Secretary McAdoo, but many of the most important proposals are re jected. The total of the proposed bill falls millions of dollars short of the orig nal figure of $1,800,000,000 to be derived from taxM this year. COLONEL'S BUGLE SOUNDS TO ARMS Roosevelt Makes Stilling Speeches in Chicago Would Go To France Still Anxious to Raise Division But Not Keen on Commanding It Now. Chicago, April . 28. "Farm and arm'." With this battle cry Theodore Roosevelt entered Chicago today ana In two stirring speeches urged that every energy of the nation be directed toward making the potential might of the United States felt In the war against Germany, and he demanded hat not an hour be lost In dispatch ing troops to the trenches. His first speech was made at a luncheon at noon; his second at a mass meeting in the immense amphi theatre at the stock yards, where the thousands who applauded his words were numerically exceeded by the hordes turned away in disappoint ment when it became necessary to close the doors. He advocated universal training a; a permanent policy; he advocated conscription, but he pleaded that he should be allowed to recruit a divi sion for Immediate service with the allies. He was roundly applauded when he urged that during the war the use of grain for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages be prohibited. "I want to get Americans Into the trenches of France at the earliest pos sible moment to show ou allies that we are us ready as they to shed our blood for the cause of democracy," he said. At the luncheon hour, Harry Pratt Judson, president of the University of Chicago, introduced a resolution to be forwarded to President Wilson re questing that the colonel be author ized to raise a division and to lead It into Fiance. Col. Roosevelt Inter rupted to ask if he might amend it. "Make it read that we want the division sent under any competent of ficers, and please to let Roosevelt go along." "Certainly," replied Dr. Judson, and his resolution was adopted un animously. "I'd go as a second lieutenant," said Col. Roosevelt. In his night speech Col. Roosivelt said that he did not care to enter a limited liability war. "When you hit a man hit him hard," he said. "If hitting, and despise you for hitting you hit him soft he will hate you for soft." Col. Roosevelt was shown an As sociated Press bulletin saying that Senator Harding's amendment to the army draft bill permitting Roosevelt to raise troops for service in France had carried. He paused in his speech, a smile overspread his face, and he' exclaimed repeatedly: "Bully! Bully!" "What Is it?" demanded a voice from the crowd. "I'll tell you In a minute. Just wait a moment," the colonel replied and concluded his set speech. When Col. Roosevelt read aloud the dispatch the entire audience arose and cheered for several minutes. "Now we'll go, Teddy. Now we are ready," came from numbers of throats. "I want to say," continued the colonel, "that this amendment was carefully drawn, not to Interfere In the slightest degree with the Presi dent's plan for obligatory service. I want to put myself In a position not to say, 'Go to the front,' but 'Come to the front.' " Six Hospital Units Ordered Out For Duty. Washington, April 30. Six base hospital units recently organized by the Red Cross for army medical ser vice have been ordered out for active duty, probably In France, and are ex pected to leave witLin three weeks, the Red Cross announced today. Sec retary Baker Indicated that other units will go forward rapidly. Each unit consists of 23 doctors, two dentists, 65 nurses and 150 en listed men of the medical depart ment, and Is prepared to care for 500 wounded men. New York Electrocution Day Changed Albany, New York, April 30. Ex ecutions of condemned murderers at S!ng Sing prison hereafter will be held at 11 p. m. on the Monday In the week set for enforcing the couri's decree. Heretofore the executions have been held early In the morning, usually on a Friday. - CHAUTAUQUA TO BE REST EVER. Program This Year More Successful Than Previous Years What Other Cities Think of It. Wm. S. Writht, local Redpath rep resentative returned yesterday morn ing from Kak-igh, wliere he attended a conference or the Kedpath adver tising men held there and learned of the wonderful suvcei.s thai the biR Chautauqua program is meeting wiiu this season in tiie cities already visi ted. Mr. O. E. Behynier, general manager of this gnat circuit, who witnessed the entire week's produc tion at Jacksonville, Fla., Savannah. Ga., and Charleston, S. C, attended this meeting and told of the great en thusiasm and delight the program created, packing the big tents to ca pacity at every performance, conced ed by the public and press to be the greatest array of talent ever assem bled and staged on a Chautauqua platform. Following is a few sections taken from an editorial of one of the big papers at Jacksonville, Fla., on the Mikado," who carry a special bag gage car full of scenery to present this gigantic and beautiful produc tion, gorgeously costumed. (The Florida Metropolis) Filled to overflowing, the big Redpath tent was peeked to capacity for the perform ance of "The Mikado," which scored a complete success, staged In a won derful manner, being hard to realize that so complete a production could be arranged under canvass, of but the fact remains that the presentation of this greatest of light operas of three decades ago was perfect, even to the smallest detail. How such a produc tion can be presented as part of tha Chautauqua program is still some what of a mystery here, as it is the kind of offering for which seats would bring three dollars, at least, at aar theatre. (The Savannah Tress) The throng; last night packed the big Redpath, tent to capacity, eight and ten rows of benches were placed outside the tent to accommodate the big crowd. It was a big reception for Signor Creatore and his great band of tal ented musicians. It seemed last night as If everybody In the city de sired to be present r.nd enjoy the ex cellent program. The soloist of the evening was Miss Ethel Harrington, who created a great impression, the talented and gifted singer receiving: an r.rpreciation that was none too great and sincere for the wonderful interpretation of fame and renown la this country rnd abroad. Miss Har rington gave a musical treat that won hundreds of new friends for this won derful soprano. From the opening number by the Bohemian Orchestra, through the sev en big days there is not one weak number, every day is a red letter day. moving up a notch from the high, mark set lite past two years by lhe Redpatl'.. Seldom has any commun ity been given the opportunity to hear such a tine week's program of. famous musical artists and celebrated lecturers. Mother Chautauqua, Now York; WInonr. Assembly, Ind.. and Bay View, Michigan, the three largest chautauqua centers In the world, do not present a stronger program. Think of it, this wonderful pro cram which opens in our city Thurs day afternoon, brought to our very door, and by purchasing a season ticket you not only get to hear this great array of talent, for twelve and one-half cent- a number but you heir your public rpirited citizens and your vVoman's Club, which is making this event possible. French Urge That Army Re Sent U The Front. Washington, April 30. With tha Judgment of the French war mission and the American Army General Staff seemingly in conflict as to when American troops should be stmt to France, particular interest attached to a conference at the White House today between President Wilson and Rene Viviani, head of the French mission. Decision re?ts with the President, through his constitutional function as coinniander-ln-chief of the United States army. It was generally as sumed that the views of the French officials disclosed in Marshal Joffre's statement yesterday advising that American forces be sent to the battle front soon, were formally presented to Mr. Wilson during the conference No Information as to that discus sion was given out. however, and no Administration officials would com ment upon the statement of the great French soldier. "Upon that subject I have no com ment to make," was the reply with which Secretary Baker met all In terrogations. U. S. Will Make Ixmn to Belgium Washington, April 30. In addi tion to the loans to France and Italy totalling between $200,000,000 and $300,000,000, the United States will soon make a loan to Belgium, the (mount of which is to be determined. Unofficial estimates place it approxi mately at $150,000,000. Administration officials have been In a receptive mood toward an appli cation for a Belgian loan ever since the war finance measure became a law, but formal application for a loan was not made until today, when tha Belgian Minister, Baron de Cartler. called upon Secretary McAdoo and placed befpre him tentative estimate as to the relief desired- .
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