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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
7
The series of lectures at Chevy Chase Camp drew lively interest among attendees. Mme Grouitch spoke on war while fair rookies and others listened eagerly after a night on camp cots. Attendees noted strong appetites and good instruction.
New York diplomacy reports another victory for the American Woman's League for Self-Defense. The group, once on the verge of splitting over breeches versus shirts, is saved as it divides into cavalry and infantry. Members may choose either branch to join.
Franklin Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy spoke at the National Service School camp in Chevy Chase guiding 600 attendees. He urged women’s roles in peace and war, highlighting relief work for the wounded and peace preservation, as Mme Grouitch and others described wartime suffering and relief efforts by American women.
National service school lectures announce Henry Breckinridge on National Preparedness, Dr Arthur Stimson on Hygiene and Sanitation, and Mrs H D Howell on Experiences With the American Ambulance. Lectures in the assembly tent this Wednesday at 3:30 pm are open to the public.
Janet Richards, chair of the federation's legislative committee, stated that a substantial level of preparedness is reasonable and the camp embodies the most reasonable and desirable form of preparedness.
Two ships chartered by the American Belgian relief commission have been sunk within two days. Fridland from Portland to Rotterdam with 7000 tons of wheat went down after a wireless report. Hendenhall from Portland and Lubeck to Rotterdam is also reported sunk. City of Rochester and Rio Branco losses also confirmed.
Mexican forces under Gen Pablo Gonzales seized Cuernavaca after twelve hours of brutal fighting. Advancing from Puebla and Mexico, the constitutionalist push also yielded other Morelos towns, marking the first occupation of the Morelos capital by forces allied to the government since Madero.
The cabinet met yesterday for the first time in months to review the administration’s general legislative program. Secretary Lanning attended without a docket. Mexican and German affairs were lightly touched. A shipping bill and other measures were targeted for expedited action, while Mexican tensions remained unresolved and no new dispatches from Gen. Scott or Ambassador Gerard were reported.
London reports in the Daily Chronicle say Augustine Birrell may resign as chief secretary for Ireland with other officials including Gen. Friend Sir Matthew Nathan and Sir Neville Chamberlain also expected to retire. Asquith in the Commons hoped for early discussion on Birrell's resignation while noting Ireland England communications are nearly normal.
The British premier announced a general conscription bill to end piecemeal measures, arguing existing machinery cannot supply needed men. He said the bill aims to settle the issue, with 206000 unattested married men added to support armies in the field. The Commons debated, largely approving, while some Liberal and labor members opposed, and Irish nationalists stayed aloof.
Berlin May 2 The foreign minister said the government had not yet decided how to respond to the American note on Germanys submarine campaign. He added that once the chancellor returned from headquarters a definite statement would be given, but the importance of the issue prevented a prompt one.
The article reports that conferees in Washington view the Mexican crisis as nearing resolution. It notes U S aims to avoid intervention while continuing peace talks with Gen Obregon and Gen Carranza. Generals Pershing Scott and Funston are mentioned along with possible base at Colonia Dublan for coordinating efforts.
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports that a prourte contingent of Russian troops arrived in Marseille France on May 2 and were enthusiastically cheered as they disembarked and marched through the streets amid arrests.
PARIS reports French forces occupy 500 yards of German trenches near Douaumont and take 100 prisoners while widening gains along the Meuse. Berlin says British trench north of Loos falls. Verdun artillery duels intensify as French attacks east of the Meuse are repulsed. Saloniki notes British sunk submarines and shipping losses in Marmora. Marseille notes Fourth contingent Russian troops arrive.
The district appropriation measure seems headed for passage around June as the House prioritizes administration bills. Page and subcommittee delay gave way to a shift as the Porto Rico, shipping, and rural credit bills are debated, with Republicans aiming to stall Democrats on key acts urged by the President.
Germany accepts Tubantia was torpedoed not mined and will replace the tub with a larger Hamburg American liner. Dutch owners will pay the cost difference. The Tubantia sank March 16 after leaving Amsterdam for Buenos Aires amid conflicting claims of torpedo wake and bronze fragments. The German and Dutch officials continue investigations.
A favorable report on Senator Smiths pension bill to raise police pay was ordered yesterday by the House District committee. A special Friday night meeting will consider the police and fire pension bills and the Page loan shark bill. The measure aides police pay but leaves fire department relief uncertain amid broader pension lobbying.
Five hostile airships attacked the northeast coast of England and the southeast coast of Scotland Tuesday night. A few bombs were dropped in Yorkshire but no casualties or damage details have been released. Official notice from Sir John French, commander in chief of the home forces, confirms the action.
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