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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
4
Marshal Joffre urged Americans to send one unit at a time to France, praising American valor and predicting joint victories that will hasten the war’s end. He spoke during a Washington visit about training, unity with France, and keeping Americans from leaving the French army.
Amsterdam reports that in the first two months of unrestricted submarine warfare more than 1 600 000 tons of shipping was sunk. Dr Karl Helfferich German secretary of interior told the Reichstag main committee that the submarine campaign was proving a great success.
The report notes freight tonnage in the first two months rose sharply with over 1.6 million tons sunk, British losses exceeding 1 million. It cites government concealment of wartime statistics and estimates total British commerce still available at 7 to 10 million, warning that new ship construction cannot compensate for ongoing sinkings.
Reports from Vienna confirm a general strike ordered by the Austrian Social Democratic party for May 1. The Arbeiter Zeitung notes peace demonstrations will accompany meetings that day, with work to resume on May 2.
Paris dispatch reports twenty one crewmen from two French fishing boats attacked by a submarine off Auciernle remaining in the rigging were shot to death. The French Maritime League started an emergency fund for 63 orphaned children left by the tragedy.
Bavarian interior minister Herr von Brettreich has begun a circular campaign urging farmers to endure until submarines win a victorious peace. He argues Germany should avoid a hunger peace and hold out for a favorable settlement, as reported from Munich via Bern.
Paris April 29 General Petain legendary defender of Verdun is chosen to be chief of staff at the ministry of war. The cabinet after a war committee session decided to restore the post and entrust it to Petain, 61, known for his uncompromising stance and tactical skill.
The French gained ground northwest of Rheims and took prisoners. On the Arras front strong artillery fire and local attacks near Oppy repulsions. Along the Aisne Marne canal and Champagne French reconnoitering detachments repulsed. Russian troops recaptured ground southeast of Erzingan on the Caucasus front. British attacks failed except at Arleux en Gohelle, which remained in their hands.
Dr. Bernhard Dernburg, ex secretary of state for the colonies, in Breslau urged Germany to speed reforms as a popular movement grows stronger. He called on Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg to disclose Germanys war aims and said President Wilson should have received a concrete answer earlier.
The Berlin Vossische Zeitung reports the death of Vice-Admiral Kaiser von Kaltenfels, chief of the Austrian navy department, announced from Amsterdam via London on April 29 at 11:32 p m.
Washington April 29 Congress will resume work to reconcile Senate and House drafts of the war army bill. With administration drafts accepted overwhelmingly in both houses, conference is expected to resolve disputed points and send the measure to the President for signature before week’s end.
The Senate must re pass the draft bill with full debate and amendments and then confer with the House to harmonize the maximum conscription age, 27 in the Senate and 40 in the House. After preliminary business tomorrow the chamber may act on railroad rate resolutions.
Herbert C Hoover chairs a push for centralizing civilian relief under the Red Cross supply service for army and navy, citing European wartime duplication. He urges cooperation with patriotic relief societies and warehouse networks to unify soldiers comforts and hospital supplies.
The War Department to establish a North Atlantic Coast Artillery District based in Boston with Colonel Charles L. Phillips appointed commander. The district includes Portland, Portsmouth, Boston, New Bedford and Massachusetts Bay sections, under Brigadier General Edwards in the Northeastern Department. Major Thomas Q. Ashburn will serve as chief of staff.
British forces advance toward Douai after repelling German counter strikes. Canadians hold Arleux-en-Gohelle, near Oppy trench system, with heavy German losses reported. Berlin confirms some British gains but says most positions were retaken, while prisoner numbers rise toward 1000.
Amsterdam report says General Groener's warning that strikers are traitors and will be crushed by law drew sharp Reichstag committee criticism. Socialist deputy Gustav Hoch said the appeal corrupts free thinking workers and that grievances will cause strikes. Dr Ernst Quarck adds commentary.
Herr Bauer argues economic and political demands of labor cannot be separated and military orders fail to persuade workers. He says the government must engage with organized labor, or appeals will be dismissed in political circles. Herr Behrens adds that the appeal is poorly worded and that employers profiting from war to curb workers’ liberty must be sharply dealt with, as should farmers.
Amsterdam April 2 dispatch from Budapest reports plans for bills to expand democratic electoral reforms and to facilitate land purchase by all classes. Emperor Charles, in a letter to Prime Minister Tisza, says after meetings with party leaders there is no reason for resignation and reaffirms support for the government.
Pekin reports a government commission has advised entering the war against Germany. A declaration is expected within a fortnight and Parliament will consider the question soon.
The American minister Dr. Paul Reinsch held a reception today for twenty provisional military governors forming the military conference. The group had recently recommended that China declare war.
The legation guard extended honors as Dr. Reinsch and prominent Americans welcomed the delegation. The minister spoke of cooperation in China and the U S wishes, while General Hsu Shu Chang praised the United States as China’s best friend.
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