Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-09

vice presidents; AdoIph Timm, Philadel-
phia. secretary: Hermann Weder, Phfia-
delphia, financial secretary; Hans Wen.
tiger. Philadelphia, treasurer.
Simon Wolf before the convention yes
terday, charged that Russia was vio-
lating the treaty OF 1892 by refusing
American passports to hundreds Of per-
sons on account of their religion.
This refusal, he charged, showed bad
faith on the part of the Russian govern
ment, being directly in violation OF the
treaty, and that persons holding these
passports were refused admission to the
country. 1t was matter of too great
Importance to pass unnoticed by this
government, he declared, and should call
for an explanation from the Russians.
Sightseeing This Afternoon.
The delegates are being given an oppor-
tunity this afternoon to see other points
Of interest in the city. At O'Clock a
trolley trip has been arranged to Airing
ton national cemetery. the former home
Of Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Fort Myer.
A wreath will be placed on the grave of
Admiral w. s. Schley.
1t is expected that the 18th Cavalry
will give one of its daring exhibitions of
horseback riding and drill at Fort Myer.
which the delegates are anticipating with
great interest. The entire body of dele
gates took advantage of the trolley trip
They will he shown over the grounds at
Arlington and will decorate some of the
graves. While at Fort Myer they viii be
shown over the military post.
Closing Program Tonight.
The convention will be brought to a
close tonight. when a typical German
''kommers'' night will be held at the
New Willard Hotel. This will he the one
unique German feature of the convention,
and to visitors who are not familiar with
German customs will be a source of gen.
eral interest. The delegates might as
we'll be in their native land, 1t is said,
for tables will be arranged about in the
manner of German beer gardens, stems
will be served and old German drinking
songs sung. Oratory will bring the con-
vention to close.
Business relating to the prohibition agi-
tation commanded the attention of the
delegates at the business sessions yester-
day, resulting in vigorous denunciatlOns
of temperance agitators. After heated
debate a resolution condemning prohibit
ton societies was adopted. DIR. Ernest
Richard of Columbia University, chair
man of the peace committee, introduced
q resolution asking that the alliance use
its influence with Congress to secure the
passage of a reciprocity and peace pact
between Germany and the United States.
The resolution welcoming peace agree
ment between the United States. Ger
many. England and France was likewise
adopted.
Heated Debate on Prohibition.
When the question of prohibition was
introduced it created an uproar among
the delegates. They presented a strong,
unanimous front in favor of re-estabiish-
ing the army canteen"; plea for home
rule in every city. town and incorporated
village where questions of temperance are
concerned and congT atulated Maine on the
vote she recently recorded against state
wide prohibition.
They took the stand that 1t was the
God-given right of every man to resist
the oictation of societies which have no
more right to tell him what he shall eat
or drink than II has to tell him what
clothes he shall wear
The personal liberty committee OF the
alliance arranged a set of resolutions
affecting these propositions to be pre-
scented to the alliance.
American customs and manner of living
were again brought into the limelight, and
the press of the country was attacked
by some speakers. A resolution was read
scoring the press for Objectionable arti-
Giles. relating especially to the detriment
of Germany and the German-American
Alliance and the reports of the Moroccan
situation. DIR. Joseph Kern Of New York
and Prof Henry Waismann Of the same
delegation, the latter in defense OF the
press, engaged in a war Of words. with
q result that a resolution introduced by
Dr. Kern was toned down.
Immigration 0fncial Criticised.
The delegates dipped into national poll
tics They demanded the resignation OF
Immigration Commissioner Williams Of
New York for the welfare of the service.
and the Immediate discharge Of all incom-
petents In the forestry service.
At the conclusion Of business the dele
gates visited the various German socie-
ties Of the District-the Washington
Saengerbund, Arion and Turnverein club
houses-and were Informally entertained.