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The 80V“; ernment will. as quickly as possible: my before the house proposals for the; compulsory enlistment by selective; draft of from 50,000 to 100.000 men: Sir Robert reviewed at length his trip; to England. and the proceedings of. the. imperial war cabinet. He discus-; ml the various recommendations: mace at the recent conference, which“ is hereafter to be an annual affair, and emphatically declared himself azaiust an imperial parliament with power of taxation over the dominions. Praise for Canadian Troops The Prime Minister spoke in glow- ing eulogy of the achievements of Can- adian soldiers at the front, told of their sobriety and excellent discipline, and of the remarkable dash and cour- age in action. From the report of a German staff officer he read: “The Canadians are good fighters and there; are no deserters among them.” Inci- dentally he alluded to the great work of the Canadian Forestry and Railway Construction Battalions. General Stewart, with two battalions, had built a railway in four days which the army engineers had said it would take at least six weeks to build. As to the progress of the war, he could only say that it certainly would Wt end in 1917. The big drive on the estern front up to date had only re- covered from the Germans an insig- nificant portion of territory. A great struggle still lay before them. The Germans entered the campaign this spring on the Western front with one million more men than they had in the spring of 1916. Canada had at merit, the Prime Minister said, four adian divisions at the front. Un- to» more recruits were enrolled rapid- ly in Canada they would not be kept up to strength. Up to date Canada had sent overseas 326,000 men. System Broke Down More men had to be secured, but the voluntary enlistment system had OfldentLy broken down. A grave res- ponsibility therefore confronted the ernments. Every man was bound duty to fight in defence of his oomtry, and the life and liberty of Canada was just as truly at stake in France and Flanders as though the war was being fought on the soil of Ontario or Quebec. He concluded by saying: “I bring back to the people of Canada an ap- peal for more men. I have promised our soldiers in the trenches, and I have promised the government of the empire. that so far as I am concerned this help will be given." Sir Wilfrid Laurier followed brief- ly and did not commit himself or his party upon the subject of conscription. He said they were united with the government in the determination that Canada should stay in the war to the end. He deferred judgment upon the proposals of the government until they were submitted to the house. A report on Monday from Madrid says: The Spanish Government's note to Germany concerning the at- tack by a German submarine on the Spanish steamer Patricio recalls that a. number of notes of protest previous- ly addressed to the German Govern- ment still remained unanswered. It declares that the transaction of all diplomatic business with Germany will be suspended untill replies are received to these, according to the newspapers. It also demands the ful» fill‘meut of conditions agreed upon by the German Government to prevent unwarned attacks by submarines on Spanish ships in the safety zone, and asks for an indemnity for the Patri. Spain Demands Fulfillment of Sub- marine Condition do A despatch from Rome says: Ital- ian infantry have achieved the most brilliant single success of their big offensive on the Julian front. By a desperate assault on Friday the ital. ians stormed and held the heights 0! Hill 652, the dominating peak on Monte Vodice. On Saturday the Ital- ians extended their gains on Hill 662, which is the key to the Austrian posi- tion north of Monte Santa. along the Isonzo. North and east of Gouts on Gorizia, the Italian successes continue. Dashing Allies Win Strong Points on lsonzo Front A despttch from Amsterdm on Sunduy aid that as Germany’s gram reserves will be exhaustec} by July 15_, great eflorts are to be made to hmost quickly where the corn ripen: earliest. Mowing and threshing machines, horses, wagons and laborers will be despatched to these districts and elaborate military and civil measures are being adopted for carrying out the The British Admiralty issues the fol- lowing dobyod statement: “The Brit hh transport Cameronia, with troops. to ood by an enemy 311me- in. In the eastern Mediterranean on April 15. On. hundred and torty men An ”gal post between Tux-h mdi Rome, 325 miles apart. w W: ated Sunday morning. . I MAY BREAK WITH HUN ITALY ’8 BIG DRIVE Germany’s Harvest Efforts May 24th, 1917 British Transport Sunk BRITISH GAINS General Ntvelle’s troops started an- other oflensive on Monday. Capture of several lines of German trenches in the Moronvilliers sector. on the northern slepes of Cornillet, with 800 prisoners taken, was reported in that day’s omcial statement as the firs: net result. The War Office told of a re- Hindenburg’e Line Pierced on Mile Frontâ€"Progress North of Sensee RlveIh-French Wins sumption oi active, cute; llgULlng on the greater part of the whole front. Further success along the Hindenburg line was achieved by British troops in spirited fighting Sunday night, Field Marshal Haig reported on Monday. A despatch from the British Front says: On Sunday in the neighborhood of Fontaine-les-Croisilles, where we seem to have forced our way farther up the Hindenburg line, also to have gained ground on the north side of the Sensee River. By an early morning attack on Sunday the British estab- lished themselves in a further section of the Hindenburg line near Bulle- court line on a front of over a mile. Sir Douglas Haig’s report of Sunday night’s date announces numerous un- successful attempts were made to shake the British hold on the posi- tion, and fierce fighting occurred throughout the day. Heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy, and a number of prisoners taken. Purpose of New Offensive The new offensive is for the pur- pose of bringing the British forces to the north of Bullecourt in alignment with those within the village. A press correspondent writing to the London Times, says: Both at Bullecourt and Roeux German officer prisoners told us derisively that we might be able to take them, but the Germans would surely win them back when they wanted to. The prisoners went on to tell us of great masses of troops the Germans had prepared to throw in. Well they have thrown in pretty large masses, but for the mo- ment both Roeux and Bullecourt re- main in our hands more completely than ever before. French Throw Enemy Back A P'aris despatch says: The Crown Prince planned a general offensive last Saturday night with the object of regaining the positions recently lost to the French on the Chemin-des- Dames. All night long and late into Sunday morning a drumflre of heavy shells and asphyxiating projectiles was directed against Petain’s troops, but the counter-preparation of the French prevented the launching of the assault over the greater part of the menaced front, and the German troops massed for the attack were not able to leave their trenches. At points where the Germans did reach the French lines! spirited fighting took place. the Germans losing. Except on a front of about 200 yards north-east of Cerny, where the enemy obtained a footing in advanced trenches, the French positions were maintained. Twelve miles west of this sector the French stormed the Teuton defences near Lar‘faux mill and captured some sections of trenches. Brussiloff’s Troops Bombard Enemy Positions The Russian armies showed on Sun- day further signs of a renewal of ac- tivity by artillery and mine throwing bombardments at four points along the Russo-German front. German troops attacked Russian positions on the northern end of the Russian VVest- ern front east of Kalnoem, but were repulsed. says the official statement. Teuton forces also attempted an as- sault on the Russian trenches east of Koverka, on the Roumanian front, but mm dispersed. ~ Evidences are multiplying that the most energetic efforts are about to be made to rehabilitate Russia’s aggres- sive fighting force. Minister of War Kerensky announces his intention of maintaining an iron discipline among the troops, lacking since the revolu- timiury movement. This move includ- es the compulsory return of all de- serters by May 28, under heavy pen. i French “Tanks” Do Well ‘ “Pilote'd by audacious crews, the ' tanks have demonstrated what eflect- ‘ ive aid they can give infantry attacks,” I says an authoritative statement on the i work of French tanks in the recent ; oflenaive on the height: between the IMO and the Anette Austrian Force Engages with British Driftersâ€"Sink 14 The. British Admiralty announced last Friday that fourteen drifters had been sunk in a raid by Austrian light cruisers in the Adriatic Sea. and that the British light cruiser Dartmouth was torpedoed in a subsequent engage- m lit with the Austrian warships, but reached port safely. The admiralty stated that the British warships Dart- mouth and Bristol pursued the enemy ships to a point till near Cattaro, when. some, enemy coming to their assistance the British warships were compelled to withdraw. Efforts to escape registration for military service under the selective service law by trips to Canada or any other country will not succeed, said a 1eport from Washington on Sunday. The Canadian Government is to co- operate with the United States to de- feat the purpose of slackers. It is likely that similar regulations will be made effective relative to attempts to leave by ships to foreign ports or to Mexico. French Transport Submarined The French steamship Colbert, car- rying a number of French military passengers, was torpedoe'd and sunk in the Mediterranean, April 30, by a Teuton submarine. Fifty-one persons, including the commander ot‘the ves- sel, lost their lives. Announcement A. -- DCL, LUUV nnnnn 7‘ _ _ of the sinking "6f w't.hemf73<>ll'.uerftfi *vâ€"ras' made Sunday by the French Admit. altY. RUSSIAN FRONT ACTIVE INK ENEMY WARSHIPS Combine Against Slackers NEAR BULLECOURT Canada's Conscription will be Based on British Experience The government’s conscription measure will be introduced this week, probably on Friday, says a dispatch from Ottawa, Monday. The cabinet sat all day Saturday working out the details of the bill. While the final draft of the measure has not yet been decided, the bill will probably contain the following‘provisions: The British system will be carried out as far as conditions in this country will permit. All males in the Dominion between the ages of 18 and 40 will be compel- led to enrol. Enrolment will be made with local boards created for the pur- pose. No class will be specifically 61' empted by the bill, but all selections will be made from the list of enrol- ments by the military authorities at Ottawa, due regard being had to mili- tary emciency and to the industrial Appeal: from Decisions All enrolment of the local boards will be forwarded to Ottawa, and the selection of men will be made by a special board at headquarters here. Appeal from the decisions of this board will be taken to the county court. This system is now being work- ed in Britain with very satisfactory results. It is the intention to keep v- "â€" the national service apart from enrol- ments for military service. United States. Secretary of War} Baker issued this announcement late‘ Friday: “The President has directed an expeditionary force of approximate- ly one division of regular troops, un- der command of Gen. John J. Persh- ing, to proceed to France at as early 3. date as practicable. Gen. Pershing and Staff will precede the troops abroad.” President Wilson also issu- ed a proclamation setting June 5 as the date for the registration of the proposed selective draft national army of 500,000 men to be raised under the terms of the army draft bill. On sign- ing the army draft bill to-night, Presi- dent Wilson issued a statement say- ing that. acting under expert advice from both sides of the water, he would be unable to avail himself at the pres- ent stage of the war of the authoriza- tion to organize volunteer divisions. The army law provided for an ulti- mate force of approximately two mil- lion men to back up the first troops to go the front. Even before the bill was signed, the War Department an- nounced that the full strength of the National Guard would be drafted into the United States army beginning July 15, and concluding August 5. President Wilson Directs Force to G0 at Once A London despatch on Sunday says: In a personal conference with Labor leaders and Government officials of the Munitions Department the Prem- ier brought about such mutual conces- sions as to insure settlement of the strike of machine workers and a prompt return to work. The state- ment adds: “The Government will not authorize the arrest of additional men in connection with the strike. No further action will be taken to effect the arrest of two of the ten men against whom warrants have been is- sued who are not already in custody. The Government will be prepared to suggest to the Magistrate that, pend- ing the trial of the eight men arrestâ€" ed, they should be released on their own recognizances, and that there should be no victimization in conse- quence of the present strike of any Government or controlled establish- ment.” The settlement of the ma- chine workers’ strike is a great per- sonal triumph for the Premier. Lloyd George Effects Settlement of Dispute Swedish Ships Sunk L News that the Swedish steamers ' Vesterland, Aspen and Viken, laden with grain from England, had been sunk by German submarines was re- ceived herevlate Saturday night, says a report from Stockholm. The mes- sage said that eight members of the crew of the Viken and two of the men ,; ward the Vesterland had been lost. North America will be Chief Source of Supply A report from London says: “Great Britain is depending on the United States for food supplies, at least for the next two months, until the har- vest,” said Baron Devonport, in a statement on Friday. The Food Con- troller emphasized that Great Britain’s reliance was on her cousins across the sea, and he pinned the statement down with the crisp remark that “America is our sheet-anchor.” He said the largest supplies of grain and other foodstuffs were in Australia, but owing to the distance these supplies could not be relied on. Great Britain was looking to America, said Baron Devonport, for guidance in the solu- tion of the allies’ food problems, and would be ready to be guided by sug- gestions from Washington. FOLLOW BRITISH PLAN Kennedy Jones, Director of Food Economy, expressed the belief that the German submarines were begin- ning to be mastered in an address de- livered at. Edinburgh, Saturday night, on the necessity of economy in food consumption. The grain supply now on hand in the United Kingdom is sumcient to last for twelve weeks, ac- cording to estimates. Mr. Jones de- clared that by the time this stock is exhausted the new harvest will be available. 'r German “Anti-Tank" Guns Germany’s war inventors have de- vised a. new form of weapon known as “anti-tank” guns, says a London despatch. It is a short-barreled seven- inch weapon, hurling a shell with tre~ mendous power. A number of them have been captured by the British forces on the Arms front. PREMIER STOPS STRIKE SUPPLY BRITAIN ’5 FOOD economlc' necessities of the coun- DlVlSiON T0 EUROPE New Methods Against Subs THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. PROFITABLE BEEF PRODUCTION Eight steers were selected, in such condition that they could be classed as good stockers. These were dehorned and fed a prepara- tory ration for a few weeks previâ€" ous to starting the test, in order to get. them accustomed to their feed and surroundings, then divided into two lots of four each. The four heavy fed. or Lot ‘1. were given 50 per cent. more roots and meal than were the four light fed. or Lot 2 Number of days in test, 93; total weight at the beginning for Lot 1. heavy fed, 4,573 pounds; at finish 5.29:”) pounds, an increase of 72:3 pounds. For Lot 2, light fed, at beginning. 4206 pounds; at finish 11880 pounds an increase of 674 lbs. .l‘he original purchase price was 6.25 cents per pound. live weight. The selling price was 8.1 cents per pound The gross profil for Lot 1 “as $143 0.9; for Lot" ... $132. 40. The The results obtained at the Ex- perimental Farm at Nappan in feed- ing good smokers, heavy fed vs good stockors light fed, were as fol- lows: total cost of feed for Lot 1 for 93 days was $99.16; for Lot 2. $75.29, leaving a net profit for Lot 1 of $13.93, or a profit per steer of 810.98; for Lot 2, a net profit of $57.11, or per steer $14.28, a difference of $3.30 per steer in favor of the light fell. The average prolit per steer for three years, over and above the cost of feed at market prices, was for Lot 1, $16.06; for Lot 2, $18.05. a difl'erenre of $1.99 per steer in fa- vor of the light fed. The average! cost for three years to produce 1 pound of gain was 11.08 Cents in the ease of heavy fed and 9.57 cents for the light fed. The ration fed to Lot 1 at the beginning of the period was 60 pounds of roots, 6 pounds ol‘ meal. 1 pound molasses. At the fin- ish. 40 pounds roots, 16.5 pounds of meal, 2 pounds molasses. For Lot 3 at the l'ieginning 40 pounds roots. 4 pounds meal and 1 pound molas- ;ses; at the finish, 30 pounds roots, I11 pounds meal and 2 pounds moâ€" 'lasses. The meal mixture was made up of 200 pounds of ground oats, and barley (equal parts by weight), 200 of hran, 50 of oilcake, 50 of cotton seed. The meal mixture cost $1.50 per hundredweight; roots were valued at $2 per ton; hay at $8 per ton; and molasses cost 20 cents gallon. It will be noted that the greater profits were realized for the lighter fed steers. Similarly, the light fed good butchers, as per results given in Series One, gave the greater pre- fits, but a greater difference was noted in the good butchers, light fed. than in the above instance, which would naturally be expected hOC-{IUSC the former are too advancâ€" ed to make the same profitable use of the food consumed as would the latter. Nevertheless, there appears to he a profitable limit in the a- mount fed, even to good stockers. as the above test verifies, as it also does, that g¢;)('_)d profits can be realâ€" ized by the proper finishing of good beet One. of the number of poems writ- ten by soldiers in the t1enches and minted in the London Dispatch: Her seed is sown about the world, The seas for her have pathed their waters. She is known In swamps that steam about the burning zone, And dreaded in the last white lands that freeze. For her the glory that was Nine- vah‘s . Is nought: the pomp of Tyre and Babylon Nought: and for all the realms that Caesar wonâ€"â€" One tithe of hers were more than all of these. 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