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New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
England and america
Expected to Agree
On Policy for Seas

LONDON, Dec. 17.-In the course Of
an article analyzing the American
views of the freedom of the seas, the
legal correspondent of "The Times"
after referring to notifications in
these views, which he says have re-
suited from the war, continues:
Far from there being any necessary
antagonism between the British and
American views of the so-called free
dom of the seas there is revealed, as
the discussion proceeds, the possibility
OF an Anglo-American agreement re-
specting the main lines o. the declara-
ton of maritime ri ghts and duties, to
be worked out in detail, not only at
the peace conference, but at future
conferences.
Laws Are Similar
The law of the past has been the
same in both countries. The prize
ourts in England and in America have
ment may be continued if there is
recognition of the facts as they are,
among which are the unique position
Of England and the scattered, frag-
mentary character of her empire"
Enumerating the points on which he
assumes agreement can be reached,
the correspondent goes on:
Both countries would doubtless in
slst upon restrictions being imposed
upon submarine war, while the prac-
tlce of strewing mines in the open sea
is condemned by both Great Britain
and the United States. They both
sought in 1907 to prevent abuses Of
the practice, but were opposed by Ger
many Many questions affecting neu-
trails may be reviewed with the hope
of reasonable settlement if Great
Britain and America take the initia-
tive"
Rights of Neutrals
"The Times" in an editorial, en-
phasizes its conclusion that there is
nc antagonism between the British and
American view and it sees no reason
why an agreement should not be con-
cluded. In one form or another, it
argues, the doctrine of continuous voy-
age as developed by England in this
of the United States" is sure to be-
come part of recognized interna-
tional law.
"a Judgment in the British prize
court" adds "The Times" "lays down
the principle that neutrals whose prin-
ciples or policy lead them to refrain
from punitive action of their own
against the illegal action of others may
we'll be called upon to bear passive
part in the suppression of courses
which are fatal to the freedom of all
who use the seas"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18

NAL Mr.. Wilson's idea was to inspect
the golf course, which, on thl advice
of Rear Admiral Grayson, his personal
physician, he probably viii visit as Of
ten as time permits. The driver, who
was unacQuainted with the route,
missed the golf course, and Mr. Wilson
saw only the Palace, returning to Paris
in time for luncheon
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, who
will reach Paris on Thursday, will visit
President Wilson on the following af-
ternoon, according to the present ar
rangements.
Not to Dine With King Victor
1t was originally intended by the
Italian Embassy to have the King and
President at dinner together on Fri
day, but for ceremonial reasons it has
been dedided that this viii not be
practicable, as the dinner is to be in
the Kings honor, and it is not custo-
mary to have two heads of state at q
dinner when one is .ne guest Of honor
Yesterdays reception was The last Of
the affairs arrange1 wholly by the
French government. Hereafter al Mr..
Wi sons movements win be arranged
for by his personal staff. His conference
with Premier Lloya George Of l.r.at
Britain is still indefinl,c, as to tine.
but it is not probable that it will take
place before the end o. this week or
the beginning Of next.
Secretary of State Lansing was in
conference yesterday morning with
members of the American delegation
to the peace conference in an effort
to organize the working force. The
Secretary met each individual separate
ly and began the assignment of duties
to the various members of the Amer-
can group.
Secretary Lansing said it was clearly
impossible to do anything more than
this preliminary work, such as the
organization OF separate units, before
the holidays, although there might be
and probably would be informal con-
versations between the American and
Entente delegates to the congress, as
they met socially and unofficially.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Creel Refused to
Approve 4-Minute
Britain Day Talks
Attitude of Chief of Bureau
of Public Information Is
Ascribed in Capital 10
Anti English Prejudice
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. - George
Creel, head Of the Committee on Pub
tic Information. blocked the offlcia
participation Of the Four Minute Men
Of his organization in the Brita II Da,
observance held throughout The Unltel
States on December 7 and s, it wa
learned here too day.
This action was taken despite tn
earnest protestations Of Alton Par
ker, chairman Of the Britain Day Ma
tional Committee, and John A. Stew
art, chairman of the executive COM
nittce, who carried the matter to mem
bers Of the Cabinet it is stated.
When plans were being formulated
for the Britain Day observance the CO.
operation of the Speakers Bureau Of
the Committee on Public Information
was requested by the committee in
charge. The Speakers Bureau agreed
to cooperate and a ulletin intended
for distribution TO the Four Minute
men was prepared, printed at the gov
ernmcnt Printing Office, and a proof
submitted to Mr.. Creel personally for
his approval. The latter. however. de-
clined to approve the bulletin, and the
men in charge of plans for the Britain
Day observance were so Informed con-
fdentially by a member of Mr.. CreePs
staff.
In correspondence, the Committee on
Public Information stated the reason
for the refusal to cooperate was be-
cause the Four Minute Men had n ready
participated in British observance
on Trafalgar Day in. October and fur
thor because it was phys icaliy impos-
sible to make the necessary prepara-
tioor :.
Those who had charge of the
Pritain Day celebration, however,
point out that the October Brit sh OBJ
scyvNnce Of Trafalgar Day took place
during the influenza epidemic and that
VIII ormal Y the Four Minute Men,
addressed 10000 600 persons. they ad-
dressed less than 80 900 on that oc-
cason, on account Of the general clos
ing of theatres at the time. The ex-
planation that it was physically i'm
poss ble 20 make the necessary pre-
parations" is discounted by the fact,
it is said, that the proposed bu letin to
The Four NJ mute Men had been printed
and required only Mr.. Creel's approval
to go forward to the various organiza-
tions several days before the OBJ
scrvance.
1t is understood that Judge Parker
tried to secure a reconsideration of the
Creel decision through appea to SNc-
retaries Daniels and McAdoo, but fai.1l.
TIE upshot Of the matter was tat
during the observance of Britain Day
n 2,100 cities and towns on December
and 8, many Four Minute Men did
participate. but at the Instance of local
organizations and without the approval
of George Creel.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Children in Berlin
Also Are in Revolt

RERLlN, Dec. 16 (By The
~ Associated press) Several
hundred boys and girls paraded
the streets here to-day to the
Reichstag building, where the
Soi1iers' and Workmen's Congress
is being held. They demanded
votes fer persons eighteen years
Of age, abolition Of corporal pun
ishment in schools and the partici-
patton by children in the admin
istration of the government and
schools. They carried red flags
and incendiary placards.
A seventeen-year-o lad made
an address, warning the executive
committee of terrible conse-
quences" if the juvenile pro-
gramme was not carried out. The
chairman Of the executive COM
mittee declared his sympathy with
the children's demands. Later
the procession gathered in the
square in front of ths7 Reichstag
building, where youthful orators
demanded the removal of Premier
Ebert and Philipp Scheidemann
from office, opposed the conven-
ing of the National Assembly,
and threatened a Juvenile strike
throughout Germany if their de-
mands were not Immediately ac-
cented
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Wilson Reception
I'm Paris Meets
British Approval
Entry of America Into Old
World Problems One of
Most Important Events,
Declares London Times
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(Coryrisht, 1913 New York Tribune Inc)
LONDON, Dec. 17.-"The London
Times" editorial to-day on President
Wilson's visit and reception in Paris
touched the popular imagination here
and received general approval.
"The entry of tho United States into
the complex problems of the Old World
and the assumption of the duties which
that step INVOLVES arc one Of the most
important events of our time" the
nwspaper said. at was the greatness
of Wilson to have seen that they were
inevitable events. and he had the cour-
age to impress the truth upon his fell
low citizens. More than two years ago
he warned them that perseverance In
their traditional provincalism' had be-
come impossible.
"'We are to play leading part In
the world drama whether we wish 1t or
not he said The inexorable dictates
Of conscience so decreed that when he
convinced America of the truth of this
she leaped to her feet In the cause of
justice and right. Courage and faith
were needed in no common degree in
the nation and their chief to make so
great departure from the policy con-
sccratcd by the honorable name of
Washington handed down to them in
violate from the cradle Of the Repub
lc. Wilson discerned that they were
with him, and the departure was no
break, but necessary development.
Ire intervention of America was i'm
posed upon her by the most universal
Of all laws the great moral laws on
which her political life was founded"
THE Manchester Guardian,' speak
ing from the opposite angle of British
'hought, equally delights In Wilson's
Welcome and addsi "It is well. and
Should be so, for it is a hard task
which he has before him the task of
overcoming or reconciing many con-
ficting and short sighted ambitions
ard asserting the principles of justice
and moderation which he laid down,
and which in words at least the Allios
accented ~
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
II u. S. Destroyers
Le0ue Queenstown
On Long Trip Home

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 1t. - Great
crowds thronged the shore here to-day
to bid farewell to the feet of twelve
American torpedo boats which sailed
for home. The crews Of ships in the
harbor waved flags and cheered the
Americans rs they steamed slowly out
of the harbor.
The Stevens, the senior ship of the
squadron, led the way, followed by
the Jenkins, Balch, Cassin, Terry,
paulding Ammen, Caldwell, Conyng-
ham, Mccall, Sterett and Trippe. The
destroyers will go first to the Azores.
where they will join the tender ship
Dixie, which sailed yesterday. After
q short stay at the Azores they will
complete their VOYAGE to America
Rear Ad0 - Y Toward still
several destroyers here, and it is
rumored n I'll he guardship
Melville, viii leave by December %.
Other American destroyers are at
tached to this base, but are cruising
in different parts of the seas surround
ing Great Britain or are in French
WatorS
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Baltic Countries Ask
German Troops to Stay
Present Government Says Sud-
den Withdrawal Leaves the
Provinces Unprotected
Ne,c Yorh T ri b Il n {
T. 10


In The Tribune recently map was
printed to illustrate Berne dispatch
which reported that eleven divisions
of Bolshevik troops were advancing
westward on 4Oo-mile front from the
Gulf Of Finland to the Dneipcr River.
In this connection dispatch which
was sent by the present government of
the Baltic provinces to the German
government and printed in the German
newspapers of November 81 is of spc-
clal interest.
The dispatch follows: "The sudden
withdrawal of German troops from the
baltlc lands, particularly from Esthonia
ana Oescl, brings an unprotected coun-
try INTO the gravest danger and ex-
poses it to sure destruction from the
east. In the n..me of humanity we beg
mat the German forces be left in ali
elstrlcts OF the Baltic lands until help
from elsewhere can be expected with
certainty"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Italian Peace Party
Personnel Glanced

ROME, Dec. Exchanges have been
made in the personnel of the Italian
delegation to the peace conference.
which was unoficially announced re-
Gently according to the "Tribuna. -
mat newspaper says the representa-
tlves of this country at Versailles will
be be Vittorio Orlando. Premier; Baron
? ? on'y Sonnlno, Foreign Minister;
r. rahcesco Sayerio- -Nitti. Minister of the
Treasury; Leonida Bissolati- Berga- ,.
maschl, leader of the Reform Socialists
and Minister of Military Aid and war
Pensions; General Armando Diaz, com.
mander in chief of the Italian armies
and Vjce-Admiral Paolo Thaon di
hevei' former chief of tho naval staff.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Mayors Committee
Meets To-day TO Plan
Welcome to Sailors

Mayor Hylan's committee of welcom
to home coming troops was taken quit,
unawares by last nights announcement
that the United States battle fleet no
returning from European waters woul,
reach here early next Tuesday nor
ing.
When the word arrived Rodm
Wanamaker. chairman Of the organ;
tion. had departed for Philadelpl.
The official committee offices had b
closed and committee members, in
far as they could be reached, were
luctant to say, until they had confer
would be taken.
To-day, however, a special meet;
will be held and definite campaiA
settled upon to bring the city's schen
of reception into line with the pro
gramme outlined last night from
Washington by Secretary Daniels
Simu taneously an appeal will be is
sued by the subcommittee on decora.
tions. calling on the citizens to arrange
spontaneously" for a display of bunt.
ing and other decorations as "can be
made up at very short notice"
Home Fires Come First
Unofficially, regret was expressed By
several spokesmen for the committed
because of the curtailment of the elab
crate land reception that had been ten.
tatively planned for the incoming blue
jackets. Most of the members had
however, pretty well made up thei,
minds to this curtailment earlier in
the afternoon when, at an executive
session. communication from Secre.
tary Daniels was read, in which tn
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18

head of the navy made 1t clear that
home fires must take precedence over
every other form Of illumination to be
kinded for the boys.
The splendid plan you have OF re-
ccption, parade and dinner Is highly
appreciated" the Secretary wrote, but
| could not in justice to these men hold
any of them in New York, except
enough to take care Of the ships, longer
than one day after they arrive. What
ever plans are made for their re-
ception must keep this in view"
In Difference to this attitude Of the
Navy Department the Mayor, who pre-
sided at the executive session at the
City Hall, suggested that his commit
toe keep its plans tentative. The com
mittee accepted the suggestion.
Mayor Discusses Welcome
Touching on the personnel of the
committee of welcome, Mr.. Hylan, in
Il prepared speech, said:
''It has been found necessary to limit
the membership Of the Mayors com
mittee of welcome to 5000, and it Is
to be regretted that it will not be pos
sible to place on the committee the
names Of the thousands of applications
which have been made to the Mayor S
office. The committee represents all
shades of political opinion, creeds,
races and occupations.
~ am sure the citizens of New York
will be proud of the reception that the
committee will arrange for the return
ing troops, and there is no doubt that
the troops themselves will appreciate
the efforts of this committee.
"This is no time for political resolu-
tions or personal animosity The peo-
pie are united in their desire to give
Che boys the roval reception that they
are so justly entitled TO-
"The big, broad minded men and
women who are members of the COM
mittee have undertaken in most
patriotic spirit the inspiring task OF
providing for a proper and fitting cell
cbration to our returning soldiers
sailors and marines. and am deeply
grateful to them for their earnest and
sincere assistance"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
French Socialists
Would Call Strike
To Back Up Wilson
Jean Lonsuet, Leader of
Pacifists, Fears Allies Will
Override the President
at Peace Conference
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Copyright 1918 New York Tribune Inc
PARIS Dec. 17.-Jean Longuet, the
pacifist Socialist leader. who hopes to
influence MIR. Wilson to insist upon the
Socialist Interpretation of the Presi-
dents fourteen points. contrary to the
views of the Allied Premiers, SAID to
Tribune CORES spondent to- day:
"President Wilson is an extremely
nice man, but it is doubtful whether he
possesses the will Of Lincoln He will
need such will at the peace con-
gress."
Asked the reason for such a state
ment, Longuet, who is French Deputy,
sketchcd picture of peace situation
wherein President Wilson, the hero of
all European liberal elements, was fight
ing against the combined reactionary
forces. Longuet EXPIRE sed the fear that
Mr.. Wilson ultimately would COM
promise.
According to Longuet's opinion, the
Allies intend to ask an impossible in
demnity from Germany, which may
mean very !org, if not permanent, occu-
patton of various territories such as
the left bank OF the Rhine and the
German colonies, until the debt is pa ID.
Longuet promises the fullest Soc alist
support OF President Wilson's pro-
gramme, saying if the suggestion comes
from England to call general strike
to enforce the Presidents fourteen
points, it would undoubtedly be taken
up by the French workers.
Asked why the French Socialist partv
pretends to WELD such great power
When the present membership is only
5000, he said: ono French party has
a permanent organization like in ENG
land and America. rhe French Socia :
lists are the first party in France to
attempt such an organization, and the
NUMBER OF permanent members in no
way represents the Socialist voters ex-
pectcd at the next election.
lhe Socialists polled quarter of o
million votes at the last elections. out
OF total OF about seven millions. We
expect great increase of the workers,
votes as the result OF the general ac-
cess o. strength to the labor movement
throughout the world"
Longuet hopes that despite certain
mn mlsglvlngs, Mr.. Wilson will strike ont
strongly on a line of his own. IN ou' ou'
position to Clemenceau, Llovd George
and Sonnino. 'e0ise
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
u. S. Engineers i'm France
VIII Give Advice ON Recon
struction Problems

PARIS, Dec. IA delegation of
American engineers will arrive in Paris
tomorrow and will discuss with the
French engineers the matters of con-
structive work to be undertaken after
the peace settlement. They will take
part in the general conference at
Paris and visit the great seaports and
devastated regions.
A general meeting under the presi-
dency of NJ. Clementel, Minister Of
Commerce, will be held on January Is.
virtually ending the conferences
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Strait Closed to U-Boats
By Mythical Sea Barrage
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LONDON, Dec. 17.-When the sub.
marine campaign began in earnest Ger
many was getting many U-boats
Trough q Strait Of Dose~ des ute
all endeavors of the Anti-Submarine
Board, says "The Manchester Guardian'
IN describing "the greatest biuf of the
war"
a wonderful fixed barrage was then
designed with extraordinary electrical
appliances, alarm signals. contact
mines, electrical wires and dozens OF
new secret devices 1t happened that
these designs fell into the hands OF
German secret agents, who paid $4,000
for them
After that there was peace in the
power Strait. The new barrage was
too formidable and complete for the
German submarines in Their then stage
OF development. Germany knew when
she was beaten. For six weeks no al
tempt was made to break through.
But, strangely enough. there was no
barrage. None existed except in the
plans which had been foistad unon the
German agents. The British had
neither the right kind of mines nor
was the new mechanism then ready
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
King OFF Water Wagon

LONDON, Dec. 10 Correspondence
of The Associated Press Until armis-
tice week King George had not been in
the war and had not partaken of intoxi-
cants since 1915. On the night of the
signing of the armistice he had cham
pagne with his dinner, and after perus-
ing a long list of theatrical attractions
he selected something lively--one of
the mostnpopular girl" shows-which
he seemeato enjoy.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18

Massachusetts, hospital ship Solace,
supply ship Bridge, and one or more
fuel ships.
Plans for Small Craft
"Neither the exact number nor names
of the destroyers and converted yachts
that are returning from abroad are
known at this time. The dostroyers
and small craft on their arrival in the
North River will be anchored in berths
on the New Jersey shore to the west
of the fleet
"The battleships returning are: The
Pennsylvania Admiral Mayos flagship,
under command of Captain H. NJ
Mutton.
I'D vision Six, under Rear Admiral
Hugh Rodman; the New York flag
ship, the Texas. the Wyoming, the
Florida. the Arkansas. and the Nevada
"Division Nine, under Read Admiral
T. S. Rogers: the Utah, the Arizona and
the Oklahoma"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
Belgian Delegates
TO Versailles Chosen

BRUSSELS, Dec. II. The Belgian
government announces that It's dele
gotion to the peace congress will be
composed of Paul Huysmans, Minister
for Foreign Affairs, and former Min
lister in London; Emile Vandervelde,
Minister of Justice and Socialist
leader, and Baron van den Heuvel, Bel
gian Minister at the Vatican, and for
mer Minister of Justice.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
New Revolution Is
Begun in Bulgaria
Three Thousand Were Killed
When Uprising Took Place
Last October

AMSTERDAM, Dec. IA revolution
has broken out in Bulgaria, according
to information received by the "Lokal-
Anzeiger," Of Berlin, from Bulgaria by
way Of Hungary
Serious riots and peace demonstra-
tions in Bulgaria in September culmi-
mated in revolution in Sofia on October
%, when 5000 were reported killed in
street fighting between the Boisheviki
and the police. A republic was reported
proclaimed but was later overth rown.
Subsequently an attempt was made to
set up a peasants republic, but this
also failed.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18

straints has been shown by the expert.
ences Of the last year.
Our old system came to the ground
as result of Russian events which it
itself provoked. 1t is poor consolation,
however, that, in falling. one drags
ones enemy to the ground. To us any
other solution would be preferable"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18

How about a $3.50 Camp
Toilet Case, now $2.25, for a
soldier who's still on the job,
or the Boy Scout who S look
ing forward to his next Sum
mer's hike?
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
OUerseus Fleet
Keaches NeaU York
zuesd-. y Morningg' g

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New-York tribune., 1918-12-18

Gift order forms are in
order for those wishing to
give warm, wooden suits and
overcoats, or anything else
men and boys wear.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18

a recupsrative diet In influenza. Horlick
Matted Milk, very iSestible.--Advt.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-18
No Breach Considered Likely

It is not necessary TO assume, ac-
cording to the view Of American off
cial circles, that the French people
would go to the point of taking issue
with their own government, if it were
necessary, to support President Wilson,
for it is the belief of the American rep
resentatives that no issue of that kind
can arise.
President Wilson'S visit to Versailles
YestorGaN was unannonnced and infnr-
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-10

eused in s:eeialt. suited to his capa. bilitieS.
 The patient is furnished with set of instruments, q bed drawing board and textbooks. Then he is given able instruction. Ehe weeks in bed or in the wheel chair are utilized practi- cally When he is able to go into the work shops, the conyalescent is we'll along as a technician. and ready for further intensive training.
 So ii is with other lines. The busl- ness of education is, first of all, com mon sense and practical. The idea is to turn out thoroughly trained men for mems jobs at mems pay. despite any phys-cal handicap which may have rendered the men useless in their former callings.