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?y+ WEATHKB—General fair tonight -ui-1 Saturday except snow THE DAILY JOURNAL HERALD TUB JOURNAL HERALD RECEIVES THE FULL UNITE J FEES 3 WIRE R__WS REPORTS [>i:LAU'A»_' onio, i ;;ii».'.v, EVE nixg, ii*:cKMi;i;r ss, :.H7. VOLUME 73. XO. Mil. •RICK TEN CKXTS PER Width P OF ROAD TRAFFIC: PROFESSIONAL SPORTS HAVE FINE TEAR DESPITE WAB _F Ry ROHKRT i. RENDER United Press Staff Correspondent. Washington, Dec. 2 8.—The great American railroad, leased and operated by the United States government, came into existence at noon today. War freight has the right of way henceforth. Simultaneously the railroad war borad, consisting of leading rail executives, conferred with Director General McAdoo, regarding details of operations to follow transfer of their lines. This was the only feature marking the most important step the president has taken since mobilizing an army for the war. On the transportation system of the country depends largely what will happen to the kaiser in 1918, McAdoo says. And upon McAdoo's administration of the roads under federal control depends eventual government ownership politicians declare. In a little oflice, off those occupied by members of the interstate commerce commission today, Mc Adoo takes up his great work. flrst order is expected to call His! for gress will pass at the president's re quest, in addition to working out tho equitable compensation or "rental" the government will pay the roads, it is presumed he will also attend to tbe pay roll of tbe million railroad workers who will have a new boss in the government. Matters of investment of government moneys in road improvements and added rolling stock; and of disposing of any excess earning the government may make'', also are expected jto come under him. Below these three- sub-heads, i highly centralized working organizations will gradually be evolved, util', izing present railroad organisation ! as far as is compatible witb the plan ' of divorcing private interest from I the management. J This plan given today as the "probable and logical" arrangement,! it was emphasized, may not lie' wholly adopted at the outset. Director General McAdoo an-; nounced first steps will be taken cau- ■ tlously to avoid audden disadjust-, ment of traffic. Existing organiza-1 tions too, must be weighed that ev-1 HENDERSON. BRITON LABOR LEADER. VOICES WILSON'S WAR AlfiffSIN LABORC0N6RESS Ry LOWKLL MKLLKTT United 1'rcsss Staff OofT_qpoad_H_, London, Dee. 28.—Endorsement! of President Wilson's war aims and urgent plea that Britain make clear ; to the world even more emphatic i than heretofore that he is not fighting a war of conquest was the mes-, s;ige delivered to Britain's trades un-' ions and labor congress today by the ialierite leader, Arthur Henderson. The session was specifically called to discuss war aims. Henderson ward Carson to treat that proposal with scorn and contempt. Henderson outlined Carson's (recent speech at Portniouth in which he declared that "not speaking lightly we knew Austria and Turkey did not want to continue." I "Aren't we justified," Henderson continued, "in concluding that Aus- ] tria and Turkey are ready for a settlement, provided the government Is ; prepared to deal with them as Ger- . many is dealing with Russia? Why ; wasn't a similar course pursued, moved adoption of President Wil- especially with regard to Turkey, by n s outline of war aims in full. , us? Did we prefer t0 take jerusa- "The war," he declared, "becomes j lem forcibly? It it surprising, that a struggle of old and new systems of neutrals, Russia, even America, can government. Secret diplomacy and suspect us 0f annexationist designs? compulsory military service should! "Labor must demand a ciarifica- ie rendered unnecessary. ton of Britain's position, if the The allies must renounce their workers are failed for further sacri- intention of creating an impenetra- flees. hie liarrier against the German peo-' "This does not mean the white p]e.. Germany's autocracy must give! feather. Labor does not desire that lace to democracy. Militarism must; Germany lie admitted to a league of o universally discredited. nutions while intoxicated by her mili- Declaring his complete support of tary triumphs, bur tbe allies should President Wilson's war aims for makes it clear that the struggle will America, Henderson continued: continue only for principles and "The American peopl ar fight-j ideals and not for conquest. ing for a league of nations more "i.aiior asks an opportunity to as- than anything else. And yet this certain how Germany is prepared to moment has been selected by Sir Ed-j accept the Ialiorite peace proposals." Above (left to right): Bennie Leonard, Clarence Bowl aad and Ralph De Patau. Below: OM Bo-ebod. the i of the Tear's older horses, and Willie Hoppe. ln spits of the war professional sports hare prospered through the past year and there have been manj, .rents of im-x-rtance in the history of sports. Bennie Leonard not only won the lightweight crown but per-*) formed generally in a way that has cause, many to regard him as a champion who has never been surpassed.! C__-*-Qee Rowland, the "basher" manager of tha Chicago White Sox who led his team to the world's champion-l ship, ls undoubtedly the individual star of tho bast baseball season. Ralph De Palma set a now world's record of 688.13 miles for six consecutive hoars of driving, and Willie Hoppe, professional billiard champ, set a new record with an unfinished ran of fifteen ia a twenty-point match. Old Rosebud polled a comeback and ranke_i -• *he star of the fear's older horsaa. jery positive force may be utilized; that he w„, not BU()erge(le the pres. in the reconstruction. unt indlvldua, managements _ Imin-Us, tec that may contribute toj legislation to be asked of congress great government bureau occupying Immediate relief of freight conges-\***meilamy atter the recess, besides]several buildings here with branches tion Hereafter shipments will not!defln,M8 the fl8Cal relationship of thei everywhere, is the assurance they ae RUSSIA A K E S ;u?t to relieve the monotony of •1 1 drills. KIRK RKSTROVS PLANK FACTORY By United Press Cleveland, O., Dec. 28—The Ackerman Wheel Company's plant here, making aeroplane parts for the government was destroyed by fire here today. Firemen say the blaze waa in*- cendiary. Loss was estimated at Sin,ooo. be confined to any one line, hut to plan, will provide for transferring to will be given -other traffic. McAdoo's intentions, pending enactment of needed legislation by congress are to disturb present operation of the railroads as little as possible. He will direct through ex- reported to have received from the I president to the contrary. In giving this assurance to the the one great system. All freight Uncle Sam'8 ******** **** *** ********* precedence over all odd ******** workers for creating ja wage adjustment board or directors railroad executives, the president is I and probably for the prevention of (reported to have said, "and, gentle-j Btrikes, it was state today. . ,men, I believe I can control my dep- [ McAdoo's plan to compensate rall-'"t>'." which brought a general laugh (roads on a basis of the average net'0*' **** feeling. income of the last three years, the! President Wilson te reliably re- istlng agencies temporarily. But j government to retain all over thus (ported to have told the railroads' meantime he is drawing plans for a sum for maintenance, new projects iwar board that McAdoo will func- highly centralized business organi-'and reasonable dividends to stock-[tion principally through them tem- zation the fabric of which was offl-j holders will constitute the crux or j porsirily. In the midst of war, the cially outlined to the United Pressjthe conference between railroad oT-; president said he did not desire to today as follows: ificials and McAdoo today. |demoralize the greatest industrial W. G. McAdoo as director general i Congress also will talk itself; l***** ** **** world. The executive hoarse on the governments decision!admitted to him their inability to to compensate the railroads on a]cope with the present crisis under basis of the maximum earnings of!existing laws with existing difflcul- the past three years instead of thej ties in financing. Therefore govern- pre-war period. ment intervention was decided on. The railroads regard the government's intervention primarily as fi- nancially relief. The war board :t SALARIES IN ECONOMY PLAN TO OECffi 0. S. A. TREASURY 15y Seoraji Martin, campaigns and other minions spent United |__aa Staff torn*-pomlrnt by '.he individual roads in merchan- Washington, Dec. 28—Director <*>***** Q******** to the public Will General McAdoo of the U. S. rail- and the single controlling head, assuming all powers and all responsibility. An assistant director general In a personal advisory capacity to the director general. This man will be a man of broad railroad and finan- lJ cial experience, though not officially connected with any railroad to be a I today's meeting with McAdoo ma.le "buffer" between railroad interests I pointed inquiries regarding the ea> and the director general. John Skel-ltend to which they can non count ou ton Williams, former (president ofj his aid in obtaining needed funds to finance improvements. A govern ment loan is not wanted, they stated nor any appropriation from congress | for equipment. If McAdoo will ap the Seaboard Air Line and present controller of the currency is mentioned for this post. Three chiefs on whose shoulders will fall the actual operation. [peal to the public to buy railroad se- These will be a director of opera- jcurities as they buy Liberty bonds, tions, a director of traffic, and a di-jor if the government will itself buy rector of finance. jthe securities the railroads will fi- The director of operations will lie j nance themselves, the board stated. the man told to get cars rolling in The railroad's predict that advanc- the most efficient, economic and ( ing expenses will necesaitatie %the practical manner regardless of any'government making good a deficit on interests except those of the public I most of the roads. Diversion of and the paramount one of winning j freight, pooling of equipment and] the war. He would enforce the vast*, other war efficiency measures will pooling of rolling stock, terminals make some Hues prosperous and re- and other equipment made possible :duce the revenues of others. The by government administration. In guarantee of net income, however,! short all problems of actual physical j will protect all roads. In Kngland operation would be up to this man, jthe government takes the surplus Of subject, of course, to direction of;the prosperous lines and use it tok Directr General McAdoo. In view of | make up tjie deficits on lines stripped his duties, this man, it was regardedi0f commercial freight for moving a certainty will be some prominent j troops and munitions free. broad visioned railroad operator, j McAdoo has power to order divi- Several, including Daniel Willard, jdends cut. As the guarantee merely president of the Baltimore & Ohio, J serves net income, the division of Hale Hoiden, president of the Burl-j this income may be varied to pro- ington and Fairfax Harrison, presi- j vide more for improvement than, in dent of the Southern, are mentioned. pagt years, just as stockholders have The director of traffic, it is pre-jenjoyed different dividends In tbe sumed, will regulate priority and di-ipagt. Tect movements of all freight, co-or- j By general or special orders, the .inating with tbe director of opera- president's proclamation provides, tions. | McAdoo may do most anything be The director of finance will handle; deems necessary to run the railroads the fiscal adjustments between the road owners and the government, under provisions of the legislation con- as a war machine solely for efficiency and victory. Ry RAl'LH Tl'RXKR. I'nited l'ress Staff Corrc«|K*ndent. Tokio, Dec. 28.—Two hours of street fighting preceded the surrender of the Bolsheviki forces in Harbin to Chinese troops, acocrding to a foreign office dispatch today. roads, plans to slash millions of uselessly spent dollar-' from the payrolls of that line. This is part of the general economy program which he will eventually put into effect. Kvery atom of extra gilding on the railroad dollar sign will be chipped off. Fabulous salaries of railroad presidents will come tumbling down or disappear altogether. Millions paid to elaborate staffs of freight solicitors will be lopped off. Expensive passenger traffic ticketing departments will be done away with. Duplication of expensive administrative forces at great terminals will be stopped. "Rigid economies will be effected as soon as I get my hand more firmly on the problem," said the director- general today. "Until then it is useless to specu late on precisely what I shall do further than to say that this great enterprise will be run with a minimum of fxpense and a maximum of adequate service." Financial geniuses elected presidents of railroads for their monev- getting and money-handling powers will be useless now that government! control makes the roads credit perfect. Many of these men will either step out of the railroad game for the, duration of the war or become "dollar a year" men for the government. Other officials made unnecessary by government control later will drop out or be transfrred to other work. General and divisio officers of; By American roads during 1916, received $53,200,650 In pay checks, a lit tie more than two per cent bo clipped off when th'* director-gen eral gets around to it. It is not likely that any large num- uer of clerks will be put out of jobs by reorganization of the terminal administrations uncer the govern- By United Press Bulletin—Amsterdam, Dec. 28— Russian peace negotiators have accepted Count Czernin's German ment unification pla.i because office terms as the "basis']' -for general Btaffs have been reduced by calls to peaee discussions and will renew the war service already. If additional conference at Brest Litovsk Wednes- employes are needed, \\om"ii will be **** ***** according to word from employed wherever possible to re-, that city received here via Berlin lease men for duty with the colors, today. , i Czernin asked for an immediate ; negotiation of matters affecting Russia alone. \V. I'K'.LKR Staff <'<>iT«*ji**oiiiieiit PEACE United Press Bulletin—Paris, Dec 88.—France will refuse to negotiate any German- contrived peace such as the deft terms announced by Count Czernin provides. Deputy Picton declared today in the Chamber "of Deputies. ilis declaration was received with great applause. RtDS ORDER CLOSING or PRIVALEBANKS American Army In I 8—Two American sol- j diers, privates, memoers of a wood cutters division, were killed on a re- j '■ent moonlight evening when a Ger-j man aviator dropped bombs on their camp. United Press Recent nights bave been ideal for ' By United Press. Washington, Dec. 28—Food Ad-! raiders. A brilliant noon lights up! Petrograd, Dec 2s.—All private ministrator Herbert Hoover failed to' the snow-covered country like a mid-, banks in the city, including some of the appear before the senate sugar in-night sun. Last night it was possi- foreign branches were closed by or- total of all railroad employes' sala-; vestigating committee today as re-; ble to read a newspaper out of doors ■ der of the Bolsheviki government to- Ship Wrecked; Passenger. Saved 28—The British ries paid during that yar. All other quested, angering or an average of $868.69 per person committee, per year. | Hoover's counsel, Curtis Big railroad presidents' salaries ley. in a letter said the members of the in the reflected light. Precautions day. Soldiers and sailors occupied ■such as extinguishing all lights in the buildings. Many directors were II. Lin.l- the American camps and villages arc arrested, adminls- of scant protection when the moon-; The National City Bank of New The only gnarantee the roads have | as was the cargo. London, Dec. steamer City of Nagpur has been range from $25,000 to $75,000. trator "had been called to New York light shows the camps and men | York has a branch in Petrograd and wrecked ln Delagoa Bay, Portuguese Pour are reported to receive $75,000 late yesterday to attend an important sharply outlined on the white snow.', presumably would be affected by the East Africa, according to a dispatch each, ten others $50,000 each and'conference on tonnage." Airplane motors are occasionally order mentioned above. The hank in to The Times from Lisbon. The pas- the remainder on a scale down. i Lindley said.Hoover would be back heard all over the American zone, j New York however said it had re- sengers, numbering 259, were saved, Several millions tied up In expen-1 early next week and would be glad For the most part the Sammies boy-: ceived no word from its representa- sive national railroad advertising to testify. ishly hope for a visit from the raid- [ tives in Petrograd.
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Full Text | ?y+ WEATHKB—General fair tonight -ui-1 Saturday except snow THE DAILY JOURNAL HERALD TUB JOURNAL HERALD RECEIVES THE FULL UNITE J FEES 3 WIRE R__WS REPORTS [>i:LAU'A»_' onio, i ;;ii».'.v, EVE nixg, ii*:cKMi;i;r ss, :.H7. VOLUME 73. XO. Mil. •RICK TEN CKXTS PER Width P OF ROAD TRAFFIC: PROFESSIONAL SPORTS HAVE FINE TEAR DESPITE WAB _F Ry ROHKRT i. RENDER United Press Staff Correspondent. Washington, Dec. 2 8.—The great American railroad, leased and operated by the United States government, came into existence at noon today. War freight has the right of way henceforth. Simultaneously the railroad war borad, consisting of leading rail executives, conferred with Director General McAdoo, regarding details of operations to follow transfer of their lines. This was the only feature marking the most important step the president has taken since mobilizing an army for the war. On the transportation system of the country depends largely what will happen to the kaiser in 1918, McAdoo says. And upon McAdoo's administration of the roads under federal control depends eventual government ownership politicians declare. In a little oflice, off those occupied by members of the interstate commerce commission today, Mc Adoo takes up his great work. flrst order is expected to call His! for gress will pass at the president's re quest, in addition to working out tho equitable compensation or "rental" the government will pay the roads, it is presumed he will also attend to tbe pay roll of tbe million railroad workers who will have a new boss in the government. Matters of investment of government moneys in road improvements and added rolling stock; and of disposing of any excess earning the government may make'', also are expected jto come under him. Below these three- sub-heads, i highly centralized working organizations will gradually be evolved, util', izing present railroad organisation ! as far as is compatible witb the plan ' of divorcing private interest from I the management. J This plan given today as the "probable and logical" arrangement,! it was emphasized, may not lie' wholly adopted at the outset. Director General McAdoo an-; nounced first steps will be taken cau- ■ tlously to avoid audden disadjust-, ment of traffic. Existing organiza-1 tions too, must be weighed that ev-1 HENDERSON. BRITON LABOR LEADER. VOICES WILSON'S WAR AlfiffSIN LABORC0N6RESS Ry LOWKLL MKLLKTT United 1'rcsss Staff OofT_qpoad_H_, London, Dee. 28.—Endorsement! of President Wilson's war aims and urgent plea that Britain make clear ; to the world even more emphatic i than heretofore that he is not fighting a war of conquest was the mes-, s;ige delivered to Britain's trades un-' ions and labor congress today by the ialierite leader, Arthur Henderson. The session was specifically called to discuss war aims. Henderson ward Carson to treat that proposal with scorn and contempt. Henderson outlined Carson's (recent speech at Portniouth in which he declared that "not speaking lightly we knew Austria and Turkey did not want to continue." I "Aren't we justified," Henderson continued, "in concluding that Aus- ] tria and Turkey are ready for a settlement, provided the government Is ; prepared to deal with them as Ger- . many is dealing with Russia? Why ; wasn't a similar course pursued, moved adoption of President Wil- especially with regard to Turkey, by n s outline of war aims in full. , us? Did we prefer t0 take jerusa- "The war," he declared, "becomes j lem forcibly? It it surprising, that a struggle of old and new systems of neutrals, Russia, even America, can government. Secret diplomacy and suspect us 0f annexationist designs? compulsory military service should! "Labor must demand a ciarifica- ie rendered unnecessary. ton of Britain's position, if the The allies must renounce their workers are failed for further sacri- intention of creating an impenetra- flees. hie liarrier against the German peo-' "This does not mean the white p]e.. Germany's autocracy must give! feather. Labor does not desire that lace to democracy. Militarism must; Germany lie admitted to a league of o universally discredited. nutions while intoxicated by her mili- Declaring his complete support of tary triumphs, bur tbe allies should President Wilson's war aims for makes it clear that the struggle will America, Henderson continued: continue only for principles and "The American peopl ar fight-j ideals and not for conquest. ing for a league of nations more "i.aiior asks an opportunity to as- than anything else. And yet this certain how Germany is prepared to moment has been selected by Sir Ed-j accept the Ialiorite peace proposals." Above (left to right): Bennie Leonard, Clarence Bowl aad and Ralph De Patau. Below: OM Bo-ebod. the i of the Tear's older horses, and Willie Hoppe. ln spits of the war professional sports hare prospered through the past year and there have been manj, .rents of im-x-rtance in the history of sports. Bennie Leonard not only won the lightweight crown but per-*) formed generally in a way that has cause, many to regard him as a champion who has never been surpassed.! C__-*-Qee Rowland, the "basher" manager of tha Chicago White Sox who led his team to the world's champion-l ship, ls undoubtedly the individual star of tho bast baseball season. Ralph De Palma set a now world's record of 688.13 miles for six consecutive hoars of driving, and Willie Hoppe, professional billiard champ, set a new record with an unfinished ran of fifteen ia a twenty-point match. Old Rosebud polled a comeback and ranke_i -• *he star of the fear's older horsaa. jery positive force may be utilized; that he w„, not BU()erge(le the pres. in the reconstruction. unt indlvldua, managements _ Imin-Us, tec that may contribute toj legislation to be asked of congress great government bureau occupying Immediate relief of freight conges-\***meilamy atter the recess, besides]several buildings here with branches tion Hereafter shipments will not!defln,M8 the fl8Cal relationship of thei everywhere, is the assurance they ae RUSSIA A K E S ;u?t to relieve the monotony of •1 1 drills. KIRK RKSTROVS PLANK FACTORY By United Press Cleveland, O., Dec. 28—The Ackerman Wheel Company's plant here, making aeroplane parts for the government was destroyed by fire here today. Firemen say the blaze waa in*- cendiary. Loss was estimated at Sin,ooo. be confined to any one line, hut to plan, will provide for transferring to will be given -other traffic. McAdoo's intentions, pending enactment of needed legislation by congress are to disturb present operation of the railroads as little as possible. He will direct through ex- reported to have received from the I president to the contrary. In giving this assurance to the the one great system. All freight Uncle Sam'8 ******** **** *** ********* precedence over all odd ******** workers for creating ja wage adjustment board or directors railroad executives, the president is I and probably for the prevention of (reported to have said, "and, gentle-j Btrikes, it was state today. . ,men, I believe I can control my dep- [ McAdoo's plan to compensate rall-'"t>'." which brought a general laugh (roads on a basis of the average net'0*' **** feeling. income of the last three years, the! President Wilson te reliably re- istlng agencies temporarily. But j government to retain all over thus (ported to have told the railroads' meantime he is drawing plans for a sum for maintenance, new projects iwar board that McAdoo will func- highly centralized business organi-'and reasonable dividends to stock-[tion principally through them tem- zation the fabric of which was offl-j holders will constitute the crux or j porsirily. In the midst of war, the cially outlined to the United Pressjthe conference between railroad oT-; president said he did not desire to today as follows: ificials and McAdoo today. |demoralize the greatest industrial W. G. McAdoo as director general i Congress also will talk itself; l***** ** **** world. The executive hoarse on the governments decision!admitted to him their inability to to compensate the railroads on a]cope with the present crisis under basis of the maximum earnings of!existing laws with existing difflcul- the past three years instead of thej ties in financing. Therefore govern- pre-war period. ment intervention was decided on. The railroads regard the government's intervention primarily as fi- nancially relief. The war board :t SALARIES IN ECONOMY PLAN TO OECffi 0. S. A. TREASURY 15y Seoraji Martin, campaigns and other minions spent United |__aa Staff torn*-pomlrnt by '.he individual roads in merchan- Washington, Dec. 28—Director <*>***** Q******** to the public Will General McAdoo of the U. S. rail- and the single controlling head, assuming all powers and all responsibility. An assistant director general In a personal advisory capacity to the director general. This man will be a man of broad railroad and finan- lJ cial experience, though not officially connected with any railroad to be a I today's meeting with McAdoo ma.le "buffer" between railroad interests I pointed inquiries regarding the ea> and the director general. John Skel-ltend to which they can non count ou ton Williams, former (president ofj his aid in obtaining needed funds to finance improvements. A govern ment loan is not wanted, they stated nor any appropriation from congress | for equipment. If McAdoo will ap the Seaboard Air Line and present controller of the currency is mentioned for this post. Three chiefs on whose shoulders will fall the actual operation. [peal to the public to buy railroad se- These will be a director of opera- jcurities as they buy Liberty bonds, tions, a director of traffic, and a di-jor if the government will itself buy rector of finance. jthe securities the railroads will fi- The director of operations will lie j nance themselves, the board stated. the man told to get cars rolling in The railroad's predict that advanc- the most efficient, economic and ( ing expenses will necesaitatie %the practical manner regardless of any'government making good a deficit on interests except those of the public I most of the roads. Diversion of and the paramount one of winning j freight, pooling of equipment and] the war. He would enforce the vast*, other war efficiency measures will pooling of rolling stock, terminals make some Hues prosperous and re- and other equipment made possible :duce the revenues of others. The by government administration. In guarantee of net income, however,! short all problems of actual physical j will protect all roads. In Kngland operation would be up to this man, jthe government takes the surplus Of subject, of course, to direction of;the prosperous lines and use it tok Directr General McAdoo. In view of | make up tjie deficits on lines stripped his duties, this man, it was regardedi0f commercial freight for moving a certainty will be some prominent j troops and munitions free. broad visioned railroad operator, j McAdoo has power to order divi- Several, including Daniel Willard, jdends cut. As the guarantee merely president of the Baltimore & Ohio, J serves net income, the division of Hale Hoiden, president of the Burl-j this income may be varied to pro- ington and Fairfax Harrison, presi- j vide more for improvement than, in dent of the Southern, are mentioned. pagt years, just as stockholders have The director of traffic, it is pre-jenjoyed different dividends In tbe sumed, will regulate priority and di-ipagt. Tect movements of all freight, co-or- j By general or special orders, the .inating with tbe director of opera- president's proclamation provides, tions. | McAdoo may do most anything be The director of finance will handle; deems necessary to run the railroads the fiscal adjustments between the road owners and the government, under provisions of the legislation con- as a war machine solely for efficiency and victory. Ry RAl'LH Tl'RXKR. I'nited l'ress Staff Corrc«|K*ndent. Tokio, Dec. 28.—Two hours of street fighting preceded the surrender of the Bolsheviki forces in Harbin to Chinese troops, acocrding to a foreign office dispatch today. roads, plans to slash millions of uselessly spent dollar-' from the payrolls of that line. This is part of the general economy program which he will eventually put into effect. Kvery atom of extra gilding on the railroad dollar sign will be chipped off. Fabulous salaries of railroad presidents will come tumbling down or disappear altogether. Millions paid to elaborate staffs of freight solicitors will be lopped off. Expensive passenger traffic ticketing departments will be done away with. Duplication of expensive administrative forces at great terminals will be stopped. "Rigid economies will be effected as soon as I get my hand more firmly on the problem," said the director- general today. "Until then it is useless to specu late on precisely what I shall do further than to say that this great enterprise will be run with a minimum of fxpense and a maximum of adequate service." Financial geniuses elected presidents of railroads for their monev- getting and money-handling powers will be useless now that government! control makes the roads credit perfect. Many of these men will either step out of the railroad game for the, duration of the war or become "dollar a year" men for the government. Other officials made unnecessary by government control later will drop out or be transfrred to other work. General and divisio officers of; By American roads during 1916, received $53,200,650 In pay checks, a lit tie more than two per cent bo clipped off when th'* director-gen eral gets around to it. It is not likely that any large num- uer of clerks will be put out of jobs by reorganization of the terminal administrations uncer the govern- By United Press Bulletin—Amsterdam, Dec. 28— Russian peace negotiators have accepted Count Czernin's German ment unification pla.i because office terms as the "basis']' -for general Btaffs have been reduced by calls to peaee discussions and will renew the war service already. If additional conference at Brest Litovsk Wednes- employes are needed, \\om"ii will be **** ***** according to word from employed wherever possible to re-, that city received here via Berlin lease men for duty with the colors, today. , i Czernin asked for an immediate ; negotiation of matters affecting Russia alone. \V. I'K'.LKR Staff <'<>iT«*ji**oiiiieiit PEACE United Press Bulletin—Paris, Dec 88.—France will refuse to negotiate any German- contrived peace such as the deft terms announced by Count Czernin provides. Deputy Picton declared today in the Chamber "of Deputies. ilis declaration was received with great applause. RtDS ORDER CLOSING or PRIVALEBANKS American Army In I 8—Two American sol- j diers, privates, memoers of a wood cutters division, were killed on a re- j '■ent moonlight evening when a Ger-j man aviator dropped bombs on their camp. United Press Recent nights bave been ideal for ' By United Press. Washington, Dec. 28—Food Ad-! raiders. A brilliant noon lights up! Petrograd, Dec 2s.—All private ministrator Herbert Hoover failed to' the snow-covered country like a mid-, banks in the city, including some of the appear before the senate sugar in-night sun. Last night it was possi- foreign branches were closed by or- total of all railroad employes' sala-; vestigating committee today as re-; ble to read a newspaper out of doors ■ der of the Bolsheviki government to- Ship Wrecked; Passenger. Saved 28—The British ries paid during that yar. All other quested, angering or an average of $868.69 per person committee, per year. | Hoover's counsel, Curtis Big railroad presidents' salaries ley. in a letter said the members of the in the reflected light. Precautions day. Soldiers and sailors occupied ■such as extinguishing all lights in the buildings. Many directors were II. Lin.l- the American camps and villages arc arrested, adminls- of scant protection when the moon-; The National City Bank of New The only gnarantee the roads have | as was the cargo. London, Dec. steamer City of Nagpur has been range from $25,000 to $75,000. trator "had been called to New York light shows the camps and men | York has a branch in Petrograd and wrecked ln Delagoa Bay, Portuguese Pour are reported to receive $75,000 late yesterday to attend an important sharply outlined on the white snow.', presumably would be affected by the East Africa, according to a dispatch each, ten others $50,000 each and'conference on tonnage." Airplane motors are occasionally order mentioned above. The hank in to The Times from Lisbon. The pas- the remainder on a scale down. i Lindley said.Hoover would be back heard all over the American zone, j New York however said it had re- sengers, numbering 259, were saved, Several millions tied up In expen-1 early next week and would be glad For the most part the Sammies boy-: ceived no word from its representa- sive national railroad advertising to testify. ishly hope for a visit from the raid- [ tives in Petrograd. |
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