(!,OUi at1 # WnLttrtfl PUBLISHED Dl\AILY under order of TIE PRESZDENT ef TIE UNITED STATES by COMMITTEE on PUBLIC INFORMATZON GE.ORGE CREEL, Chalrnan * * * COMPLETE Record of U. S. GOVERNMENTA.ctittles [YoL. 2 WASHINGTON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1918. No. 471 U.S. OVERSEAS CASUALTIES JAPANESE EMPEROR DECORATES MR. M'ADOO RESIGNS AS TOTAL 236,117 COMPLETE, SIX AMERICAN ARMY OFFICERS SECRETARY OF TREASURY The War Department authorizes the GEN. MARCH ANNOUNCES; following: AND RAILROAD DIRECTOR;- The Japanese Ambassador has in- formed the Secretary of State this His UNITS NOW ORDERED HOME Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Japan, ACCEPTED BY PRESIDENT has conferred decorations upon certain of- LISTS AS DESIGNATED ficers of the American Army.as follows: NEEDS REST AND TIME The Grand Cordon of the Order of the BY GEN. PERSHING Rising Sun on Gen. Peyton C. March, TO RETRIEVE FORTUNE Chief of Staff of the Army. Aero Squadrons, Construc- The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Duty to Himself and Family Paulownia upon Gen. John J. Pershing, tion Companies, Radio commanding the American Expeditionary To Return to Private Life, Fore'. - Detachments, and Coast The Grand Cordon of the Order of the He Says, Now That Peace and Field Artillery Regi- Rising Sun upon Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, Is Assured - Wa rmly American representative at the Supreme ments - Demobilization- War Council. Praised by Mr. Wilson in Second class of the Sacred Treasure - on This Side Going on upon Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, Chief Letter of Regret Quits Steadily-Questions Are of Embarkation. Treasury Soon as Suc- Third class of the Order of the Rising Answered Concerning Lo- Sun upon Col..Constant Cordier and Col. cessor IsNamed,and Rail- cation and Activities of Harry H. Pattison. road Administration on Various Divisions. MR. RYAN RESIGNS AS HEAD January 1, 1919. PRESS INTERYIEW BY GEN. MARCH, No- OF THE AIR SERVICE AND AS The following correspondence has been vEaErn 23, 1918. made public: In its advance through Luxpmberg and Germany the American Army, as ASSISTANT WAR SECRETARY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, you see from the way it is adicated on Wasington, November 14, 1918. the map, apparently is making for Cob- WILL RETURN TO CIVILIAN DUTIES DEAR NIR. PRESIDENT: Now that an at- lens. The French are occupying the mistice has been signed and peace Is as- sector to the east and the British the Believes His Work, Now That War Is sured, I feel at liberty to apprise you of sector to the north. Our latest report my desire to return, as soon as possible, from the Army shows that we have Over, Is to Help in Readjustment to private life. advanced 50 -miles during the 6 days Baker Reluctant- I have been conscious, for some time, from November 17 to Novdmber 22, and Problems-Mr. of the necessity for this step, but, of we still have 70 miles to go before reach- ly Accepts His Resignation. course, I could not consider it while the ing the Rhine near COblenz. At the country was at war. -present rate it should take us about to The War Department makes public the For almost six years, I have worked December 1 to reach that final position. incessantly under the pressure of great We have a-report from Italy showing following correspondence: 21, 1918. responsibilities. Their exactions have that one American battalion of an Ameri- Nov. drawn heavily on my strength. The in- can regiment is now at Cattaro and one DEiR MR. SECRETARY: adequate compensation allowed by law to battalion at Fiume, and the third will With the signing of the armistice and Cabinet officers (as you know I receive probably take station at Trieste. the consequent reduction in the program no compensation as Director General of Demobilization Going on Steadily. of aircraft production, I belielve my.work Railroads) and the very burdensome cost here has become relatively unimportant. of living in Washington have so depleted The demobilization on 'this side has I have not taken over the actual diretion my personal resources that I am obliged been going on steadily during the week. of military, aeronautics and my connec- to reckon with the facts of the situation. On Thursday I went up to Camp Dix to tion with it has not made any real I do not wish to convey the impression see how things were going on there, and change in its operations. that there is any actual impairment of they had reached the point where they I feel strongly, that now the war is my health because such is not the fact. were turning out some 200 men a day. As a result of long overwork I need a That comprises everything-the turning over, my duty lies in the line of my for- the reasonable period of, genuine rest, to re- in of guns, equipmqut, etc., and charging mer work. Labor and industry of plenish my energy. But more than this, country must be quickly adjusted from a each man up with such articles as he-bas I must, for the sake of my family,- get lost, physierd examination, and furnish- war to a peace basis, and the copper pro- my' per- vital to the back to private life to retrieve ing them with money and traneportation duction is one of the most sonal fortunes. from the camp to their homes. In prepar- country's welfare. I believe I can do I can not secure the -required rest nor Ing for the demobilization, the command- much in helping to bring about stable the opportunity to look after my long ing general had asked all the men where conditions, and that I should take up the neglected private affairs unless I am re- they proposed to go, so as to make the work immediately. lieved of my present responsibilities. proper arrangements -with the railroads * I therefore resign as Second Assistant I am anxious to have my retirement ef- to take them to the proper destination, Secretary of War and Director of Air fected with the least possible inconvenq (Continued on page 6.) (Continued on page 3.) ience to yourself and the public seirvic 2 THE OFFICIAL U. S. BULLETIN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1918'. but it would, I think, be wise to accept my resignation now, as Secretary of the Discharge of Enlisted Men Authorized Treasry. to become effective upon the appointment and qualification of my suc- cessor so that he may have the oppor- . In Certain Individual Urgent Cases tunity and advantage of participating promptly in the formulatioll of the poli- The War Department makes public the 2. The instructions contained herein cies that should govern the future wxork following circular, No. 77, from the office apply only to individual and exceptional of the Treasury. I would suggest that of The Adjutant General: cases ani are not intended to release men my resignation as Director General of in large groups or blocks for kny general Railroads become effective January 1, DIscHARGE or ENLISTED MEN FOR RELIEF. employment or occupation. 1919, or upon the appointment of my suc- OF FAMILY OR URGENT NEED IN INDUS- 3. Application for discharge under the cessor. TRIAL WORK. provision of this circular will be made in I hope you will understand, my dear 1. Department commanders within the each individual case by the soldier con- Mr. President, that I would permit noth- United' States, commanders of ports of cerned and through his humediate com- ing but the most imperious demands to embarkation, and commanders of camps manding officer. No man who voluntarily force my withdrawal from public life. not under the jurisdiction of department enlisted prior to April 1, 1917, will be Always I shall cherish as the greatest commanders or of chiefs of bureaus of discharged under this-authority. honor of my career tie opportunity you the War Department are authorized to 4. Men discharged under theseinstrue- have so generously given me to serve the discharge enlisted men upon their own tions will be included in such weekly re- country under your leadership in these application when there is sickness or ports of men discharged as are required epochal times. other distress in the soldier's family, or by the War Department. Affectionately yours, when he is needed to resume employment W. G. McADoo. 5. Cases of the character indicated aris- in an industry or occupation in whird ing in places not covered by this authority The PR]ESTDENT, there is urgent need of his services, pro- The White H ouse. will be forwarded to The Adjutant Gen- iided that such discharge will not dis- eral of the Army for final action. rupt or cripple an existing organization (220.81, A. G. 0.) and that the soldier's services can be By order of.the Secrethry of War: The President's Reply. spared. Consideration will be given to the fact that the machinery of camps PEYTON C. MARCH, - TiE iiITE Housn, must be utilized in the demobilization of General, Chief of Staff. Washington, Novmber ?1, 1918. the Army and due regard must be taken Official: MY DEAR MR. SEORETARY: that it is not retarded by the discharge P. C. IHAnnIs, - I was not unprepared for your letter of pers4nnel connected therewith. The AdjuNat Gencial. of the 14th, because you had more than once, of course, discussed with me the circumstances which have long made it 4 serious personal sacrifice for you to NO HOGS INPACKERS' DROVES STATE FUEL ADMINISTRATORS remain in office. I knew that only your high and exacting sense of duty had kept UNDER 150 POUNDS WEIGHT TO DISCUSS NATURAL GAS NEEDS you here until the immediate tasks of the war should be over.