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The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
SEES HUN-JAP
PLAN TO SPLIT
SIBERIA MELON
Leon Trotzky Makes Amaz.
ing Declaration Before
the Soviet Congress.

Amsterdam. March 1E-Three de
velopments stand out in today's news
from Pctrograd. two of them Of par
ticular interest to America:
1-Leon Thotzky made the amazing
charge that Germany and Japan have
agreed to split up all Russia "on
the basis of mutual interest!
2-The chairman Of the Moscow So
Wet meeting which ratified peace.
after reading Samuel Gompers' mes
sage warning against peace and
pledEing the aid of American labor,
characterized Gompers as the Amer
Jean Scheidemann." The meeting de
cided no reply to Gompers was nee
cssary.
3-Thc advance OF the German ar
mics in Southern Russia continues
The invaders are now heading for
kharkoff. -Fo miles east Of kiev.
AS regards Trotzky's latest "reve-
latiOn,' its Importance. as seen by
close political observers here. lies not
SO much in the merits or demcrits of
the charge Of japanese CollUsion with
Germany. but in the fact that it places
the Bolshevist leader on record as
against Japanese intervention in ST.
IBERIA. His statement implies that he
will fight such Intervention. as he says
he will continue to fight German i'm
perialism.
Because of Trotzky's strong intiu-
ence over the Russian masses. his
statement is taken here as n slap i'm
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
CABLE NEWS BRIEFS

Marshal ofre has been unanimously elected
French Academy.
Sir John Forrest Australian treasurer adopted title of
Baron Forrest of Bunbury.
Numbers OF dead German sailors drifting life buoys have
been found by Swedish fishermen.
Fire broke hospital ship Aisle living in the
Toadscad of Toulon. 80 "
Prince Arthur of Connaught has Belgian headquarters
and handed British decorations number of officers
AVE been seized in Stockholm Habor, Exchange
sage from Copenhagen
Seventeen have been killed and three injured by expo
on at the onkordla Coicry Oberhausen Germany An
seer is missing.
A Swedish steamer accompanied by ice-breaker,
cruiser gone Islands to rescue residents who
may be in peril from the Bolshevists
Last week r Lokeren small in East Flanders 27oo
of all classes turned of their homes by the
and deported to some unknown destination.
Lisbon telegram that "as the which TO re-
ports of cabinet crisis in Portugal have
composition of the ministry will remain unchanged
M Radoslavof the Bulgarian prime minister Berlin
after the negotiations BreLtovsk discuss po-
cal Questions with the imperial chancellor and other leading
htcaf personages" -.....E ...s
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19

pie as officially communicated by
| President Wilson through the Mos
cow convocation. The statement
follows:
"A sinister pact OF submission
has closed the circle of happenings
that have laid Russia open to the
! agCressor.
The conditions imposed by the
enemy are such that the very ex-
istence of the independent Russian
national organism appears to be
threatened and the cherished hope
Of liberty vanishing.
In these days of supreme trials
| for the country, the Russian en-
bassy aflrms its deep conviction
that the people OF Russia cannot
accept, as a definite solution of
their struggle for liberty, this
settlement of violence brought
forth by conquest, anarchy and
despair.
The presca, turn OF events, this
most bitter p,.ase of the great crisis
| Russia is passing through, is not its
ultimate outcome and a new task
Of national redemption arises before
the people of Russia-the vindica-
tion OF the very independence OF
the country, the reunion of the
Russian commonwealth, the liberia
tion of Russia from disrupture and
enslaYement.
ITO this broad task of liberation.
conceivable only with the co-opera-
tion and direct support of the allies
to this achievement, which should
rally, without difference of factions,
all those who strive to the establish
ment of politically united and eco
nomically Independent Russian de-
mocracy-wiH the Embassy in Wash
tnEton continue to consecrate all its
endeavor and effort. finding a source
Of inspiration and confidence in the
noble and heartful attitude of SYM
pathy and assistance which the Amer
leans never cease to manifest to
Russia in the hours of her darkest
trial"
1t is not believed in Washington
the lnter-Alliad War Council will con-
slider any expect purely military Gucs-
tions involved in the proposed plan
for intervention in Russia. This igs
due to the fact that Maj. Gen. Task
er Fl. Bliss is the official representa-
tive of the United States and. his
authority is of a non-diplomatic
character.
At the War Department indications
OF resentment were displayed over
the unofficial intimation from France
that the conduct of the war was suf-
ferinS through the unwillingness of
President Wilson to delegate greater
authority to representatives abroad,
The point was made that the White
House is in constant touch with the
situation by cable and that all vital
messages have right-of-way over
other business.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19

the face OF the theory. so widely held
in France and England, that the Boil
sheviki would welcome Japanese in
tervention. At the same time it was
interpreted as the most emphatic in
dorsement of the American policy
steadfastly pursued toward the ST.
bcrian duestion-opposition to Japa-
nsse interference. Out OF the mouth
of the man who next to Lenine wields
the greatest power over the Russian
people President Wilson's stand on
the Far Eastern problem has thus been
vindicated more convincingly than
could have been done by any long
winded reply that might have been
addressed to the American Executive
by the All-Russian Soviet Congress.
Little or no Importance is at
tached in political quarters at this
neutral point of observation to the
attitude of the Moscow congress,
to the head of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. The Russian mas
ses, 1t was explained. are at pres
ent in frame of mind from which
cool. considerate reasoning cannot
with Justice be expected from them
1t is frame of mind in which they
see red" and everybody who does
not embrace the cause OF the
worlds proletariat by shouting at
the top Of his lungs. down with
Imperialism" starting some sort of
revolt, looks to them like an arch
imperialist.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
ALLEGED SPY JAILED

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
She lived in luxury under various
aliases. including Mines. Davidoutch,
Maize. Despino and the Baroness de
Beville. The sources OF her income.
always ample for all of her needs.
We're at first shrouded in mystery, but
Charles F. de Woody. head OF the local
bureau Of investigation. learned
through close questioning OF Mime. Nix
that Won Bcrnstorff had made regular
payments.
At times the women were given as
much rs Sl.05J 4 month. it was stated.
Nine. Nix was not easily made to di-
vulEe the sources OF their income. She
maintained for some time that she
earned $lo0 a week as a dressmaker.
1t was only when confronted with
proofs that she broke down and con-
fessed the real paymaster OF the al
legged spies. 1t was said.
The WOman'S DupeF
Baron De Beville was infatuated
with Nine. StOrCh. whose alleged love
for intrigue appealed TO the adven-
tlrous in his nature. Federal agents
were inclined {. believe he had been
the woman's cupe
Nine. Storch. the American cFents
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
LINCOLN And
'HOHENZOILERN
INDEATHFIGHT
Senator Borah Urges Point
that War Is Clash of
Principles.

Calling upon farmers Of the United
States to cooperate with all other
classes in the supreme task of win
ming the war. Senator Borah, of
Idaho, speaking yesterday on the
agricultural appropriation bill. de-
cIared that there was but one issue
before the world.
That issue" he cried sis whether
the government of the HohenzolIerns
or the government OF Lincoln shall
survive. 1t is fight to the death"
The Senator was speaking in sup
port of the Gore amendment pro-
posing that the government raise the
maximum price on wheat to $3.50.
You can put on the Western front
all the men you can take across the
seas in ships. But II there is not
behind them a united people we
cannot win. Nothing will discour-
age Germany more than to show her
we are a united people," he said in
part.
This is a conflict between two
systems of government. That is the
issue. One or the other must go
down. Both sides realize this.
Magma Charta. Bill of Rights, Decla-
ration OF Independence, the Consti-
tuition, and other documents of hu-
man liberty against militarism.
1T is the same struggle for which
men have fought all the way from
Marathon to VeFdun-- We are called
upon to do what brave men have
been called upon to do from time to
time for ages past"
Here Senator Lewis, OF Illinois, in
terrupted. asking:
Does not the Senator feel that IL
We should lose our cause that with
lit would be cast away our Monroe
doctrine and our Asiatic exclusion
policy?"
Yes" answered I Senator Borah. LAS
to the Monroe doctrine, am sure that
would be lost, too. do not want to
discuss the other matter now"
Il make this Speech" he resumed,
because the idea prevails around the
country that this war is being fought
for European questions, to satisfy the
dynastic ambitions and to redistribute
territory
But strip the issue Of all incidental
and confusing things and questions,
and it comes to this:
shall the theory Of government ex-
enplihed in the dynasty. of the Hohen-
zollerrs, or the theory Of government
exCmplided by the faith of Abraham
Lincoln prevail?
This is a struggle OF ideals. a clash
of systems, L war OF IGeas.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
Thought Box Contained
Candy; Rang Fire Alarm

A pretty red box attached 70 a lamp
post on the corner OF Thirteenth and
E streets northwest excited the curl
osity OF little Jack Xnicious, 2 years
old. &l5 Thirteenth street northwest.
yesterday afternoon, and made fire
men Of three fire engine companies
utter expressions that would have
made Billy Sunday weep
Little Jack. attracted by the bright
red hue OF the fire alarm box. thought
that perhaps cakes and candies were
on the inside, and to satisfy his curl
osity broke the glass and opened the
door. But he was disappointed when
the much thought Of goodies" failed
to appear and his eyes only beheld a
hook.
Pinuing his faith on the hook. tina,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
Shaving Equipment Free
For Men Going Cover"

Uncle Sam likes his soldiers clean
shaven. Only among the older Off
GERS in the service are moustaches
in fashion. Gen. Peyton C. March,
Chief OF STAFF, even goes so far
as to wear a close-cropped Van
Dyke. To leave no excuse for stub
BILE the enlisted man who goes TO
Europe. under special orders posted
today, will receive free and as part
OF his equipment:
One razor. l small steel mirror
and l shaving brush.
1t any OF these is lost It will be
replaced free of charge.
\ shoe brush and clothes brush
will also go to each eight men.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
GODOWSKY SAYS
MUSIC SHOULD
CHEER HOMES
Greatest Pianist Of Genera,
ton Writes for Herald
Readers.

(EdItorss Note-This IL the
first Of a series of three les
sons written especially for The
washington Herald, by Leopold
Godowsky, 10. n large and ever
growing number of Americana
the formost pianist Of this day,
I'm all respects. BY all most in
tfmateIy connected with the
world Of music, Including his
own fellow plane virtuosi. he Is
recognised as the greatest tech
ntcaI master and teacher of the
piano that this generation has
produced. A formost concert
pianist he also occupied until the
war broke out the highest peda-
gogicaI post In the piano world
the dIrectorship of the Mns-
ter school of the Imperial
Royal Conservatory at Vienna,
a state school 10 which only
masters of the piano were ad-
mitted for a post-gradunte
course. He IL editor-In-chIef OF
the most imposing series Of
piano instructions ever printed
in America-The progressive
series of piano Lessons. In this
such leading pinnists ne josef
Hoffman were his assistants. He
f. head of the Art Publication
Society, a big educational or
EaniEation formed to Increase
America musical development.
Here the great Polish virtuoso
and teacher has written briefly
an Instructive outline for Ameri-
can piano students and their
parents which f. equally appIi-
cable to vocal or to other instru-
mentaI instructi0n.)
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
You viii Never Be Cured by Local
Treatment with Sprays
and DoucheS.

Catarrh is a condition OF the blood
and cannot be cured by local appli-
cations Of sprays and douChes; this
has been proven by the thousands
who have vainly resorted to this
method Of treatment.
Catarrh should not be neglected or
experimental with. The wrong treat
meut is valuable time lost, during
which the disease is getting a firmer
hold upon its victim. and making IT
more difficult for even the proper
treatment to accomplish results.
Though Catarrh makes its first ap-
rearance in the nostrils. throat and
air passages. the disease becomes
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
french FLIER Makes
AIR TRIP FROM N. Y.
Lieut.. Georges Flachaire Reache:
Washington in Battleplane.

Again WASHINGTON has been brought
withing flying distance of New
York!
Flying in a sfngle-seated French
battle plane, Lieut.. Georges Flach-
aire arrived here late yesterday af-
ternoon after a trip that began Sun
day afternoon at Mineola. Long Is
land, and was broken by an over
night stop in Philadelphia, and land
ed in Potomac Park at 2:30 yester-
day afternoon.
Lieut.. Flachaire will remain in
Washington for the next. few days.
1t is probable that he will join with
the British and American aviators
in the performance of their stunts
over the housetops of the city.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
U. 5. TO Stand ALOOF
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
made it clear in all exchanges with
the allies that in his opinion the
United States can best help in
the war against Germany by ain
tanning an independent position
politically. It is regarded as the
most effective way of keeping the
. nation united in a purpose to crush
Teuton aristOcracy and establish the
principles announced as war aims.
Lord Reading Sees President.
Lord Reading. British Arnbassad dor
and High Commissioner. Gallo - the
White House and talked he
President nearly an hour ~.
Details Of such discussions are lever
given out officially, but it is believed
by diplomats that the position of the
United States with regard to Russia
and Japan's proposals were thoroughly
canvassed. It is understood that the
slight difference in policies announced
from Washington and London is not
the subject Of serious concern by either
government
President Wilson also held a confer
ence with Senator James Hamilton
Lewis, Of Illinois. Two weeks ago,
Senator Lewis announced in a speech
on the day prior to the Chief Execu-
tive's last appearance before Congress
that the United States would never
= consent to the occupation OF Asiatic
Russia by japanese forces without the
expressed consent OF the Russian peo-
pie. After the Senator's visit to the
White House yesterday he appeared to
be confident that his first prediction
would prevail indefinitely.
Seeks Ru~ri1.' Sentiment.
II was that the Presi-
aent Is scr ugh every agency
AZ the 60 10 ascertain the
sentiment d. sian people. The
great difficulty. declared ia in
knowing with wiz to deal in Rus
sia- Information of much value is
said to have become available through
English sources, but an effort is being
made to establish direct communion
lion.
1t IS understood that the Judgment
of Ambassador Francis now at
Volegda will prevail as to what au-
thOrtties can best reflect the true
sentiment of Russia as a nation.
The President is said to have told
his callers that as soon as he has
collected all available information re-
lating to the attitude of the Russian
people he proposed to make it avail
able to the public. This could be ac-
complished, It was suggested. either
through an address delivered before
Congress or in a statement Issued
direct from the White House.
Such a move would not be accom-
, panied by the announcement of a new
! policy. The President would EXPECT
, 20 get a response from the country
which would reach him through Con-
gress. Upon that response would rest
/. the decision as to whether or not
Z there will be any change in the an
. nouneed attitude of the government.
[, It Is not believed the policy will be
modified under any circumstances
/, without a guarantee from Japan
: against territorial aggression in
I, Asiatic, Russia, in the event of oc-
4 cupation.
). Boris BakhmeteT, the Russian
= Ambassador, who came here as the
Representative of the Kerensky gov
.ernment, in a statement yesterday
denounced the action of the Pam
Soviet Congress in accepting the
German peace terms. He also ack-
nowledged the sympathy of the
United States for the Russian peo-
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19

It would open a second door where the
sweets We're. little Jack pulled the
hook. but no door opened.
Changing OF gongs. shrieks OF the
sirens and general excitement then re.
lieved his mind Of the disappo.urreu.
But his disappointment quickly
changed 10 fear when a policeman
took him by the arm and asked rn
why he pulled the hook. With tears
streaming down his cheeks the LAD
told his story and then was tu-r.d
over TO his father
Whether the father will use a ha.r-
brush could not be learned. but j, was
learned that little Jack will no, hear
the story Of the pot Of gold az the
end OF the rainbow. for his curios.,-
might lead him TO start search for q,
when the next rainbow appears.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
Don't Experiment with Catarrh;
Ii Often Leads to Dread Consumption

more and more aggravated and final
ly reaches down into the lungs. ar'
every one recognizes the ALARMING
condition that results when the lungs
are affected. Thus Catarrh may ba
the forerunner Of that most dreaded
and hopeless Of all diseases, consuuP-
ton.
No local treatment affords perns-
nent relief. Experience has taught
that S. S. s. is the one remedy which
attacks the disease at its source, ts
blood, and produces satisfactory re
suits in even the worst cases. Cs-ar-n
sufferers are urged TO give s. S. s.
a thorough trial. 1t Is sold By al
druggists. You are invited TO wTiJs
TO the medical department for expert
advice as TO how 70 treat your own
case. Address Swift Specific Co, 81
Swift Laboratory. Atlanta Ga--Adv-
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
PENSION ROLL OF ITS OWN.

1t is not generally known that Con
sress has a way of pensioning the
families of deceased members who in
variably receive a check for the years
salary OF the dead Congressman OF
Senator, as the case may be. This
year 1t is said the custom has been
observed in the case OF three Senators
and one Representative whose deaths
have recently occurred.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
GARDEN TRUCK
! SUPPLY UP TO
ClTY'S PEOPLE
E. F. Colladay Tells Of Need
Caused by Increasing
Population.

> TITS up to you to help" E. F. Cola
: SAY told representatives of citizens
associations at a meeting last night in
the District Building regarding the
local food situation this year in Wash
ington.
Farmers near here are confronted
with a labor shortage OF anywhere
from IS per cent to 50 per cent Of their
supply based on last years figures.
There are 10000 more persons here to
be fed over and above last year.
situation Serious.
The situation is serious. The pro-
duction on the farms which supply
Washington with garden truck and
/. vegetables can't be greater than last
year on account Of the abnormal war
I conditions. Even with a supply Of la
Dor sent to the farms from the city
and we intend to do this is some meas
ure-the production OF eatables from
the garden farms near Washington
can't exceed last years. And remem-
Der, last years production fed 10000
less persons than are in the city this
year.
so say it's up to you. Get your
T enANEA NAlAbo DOOllAlAes I1dNE
WashingtOnian coming in contact
fighter and help win the war on
this side Of the water"
II He asked for a vote of support
TO his suggestion. A 100 per cent
reply of the seventy-five present
showed the whole-hearted backing
promised to the garden committee
OF the District Council of Defense
. OF which he is chairman.
. Need of Backyard Gardens.
DR.. Knapp, of the Piney Branch
Citizenes' Association, told OF the in
creased need for cultivation OF the
backyard gardens, this year, because
~'of the transpOrtational tie-up and
congestion.
!. He declared that the shortage of
food in Washington would come from
outside, but that it was up to the
people here to do their best to keep
this shortage and the need for the
increased supply as low as possible
:. Follow McAdoO's suggestion" he
advised. He knew what he was
talking about when he told the peo-
: pie of this country to grow their
!, food in their own community"
Announcement was made by Mr.
Colladay that a city wide mass
: meeting for the purpose Of stimu-
T1ating and furthering interest in
gardening would be held in the
public library at o'clock, on the
night of April 2.
= Every person in Washington is
). invited. All candidates to the
- G''farmer-fi fighter class in the Dis
r trict will be directed what steps
TO take.
. COIlmisIoner Gardiner Speaks.
Commissioner W. Gwynn Gardin-
!, er. in a short address told of the
success he had with his little gar
den truck in Cleveland Heights.
Why the things grew and grew
and grew" he said, until 1 had
enough TO feed my family greens
sand give some away to neighbors. -
= Following the talk, Mr.. Colladay.
called for sentiments regarding the
proposition of home gardens this
year from representatives present.
Selden II. Ely. of the North Capitol
and lexington Citizens Associa-
ton; c. Q. Cameron. of the Piney
Branch Citizens Association; Miss
Cora Van SAINT. of the Conduit Road
I,itizens' Association and others
sgaye short addresses.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19
HERE IS THE ARMY TEST.

At one army camp each man IS ro-
quired to pass in eight L the fol-
lowing tests to obtain positive mark
for his unit:
Jump feet from a standing posi-
ton; chin 10 times: clear a bar at 4
feet inches; throw a 12-pound shot
80 feet; climb a 2O-foot rope in 10 sec
Onds; dash n yards in seconds; run
A mile in 6 minutes: lift GO-pound
weight over the head with one hand;
sit up from a supine position with n
50-pound weight suspended from the
back Of the head.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-19

state'. had probably started her ,r-
trigues in 1912. when she was only r.
for at that time she acquired a sud
den access of wealth, the expenditure
OF which appeared TO be lir7,te1 orrr
by her whims. From one Furcrear
capital 20 another she went. nssocf-
at!ng with officers, from whom A
carelessly spoken word might prove
Of value 70 Germany. She r-ssed
from Paris 10 Madrid. 10 Lisbon.
where. in the Hotel Palace. she VS.
declared 70 have reen involved &c
lively in intrigue f. GERMANY.
A report from New York -ra, an
attache OF a certain em-a-.s lr
Washington had been made -'.. dune
Of women involved in accusations O,
questionable activities against the
United states government, found no
credence here in the department OF
Justice last night. The department
has been in telephone communication
this evening with is New York
agents
4. Bruce Bislaski. chief OF the
Bureau OF Investigations OF the de-
Iartmcnt, sah thar he had received
no word or iD-imation that any en-
hassy w-s rompromised in the az
fair through its attaches or en-
Iloyos. He said he strongly doubted
the accuracy OF such a ryror..
Evening journal., 1918-07-03
T0P-AND-PRAY-
A-MINUTE-A-DAY
BILL is BLOCKED

WASHINGTON, July Reconsideration
Of a resolution requesting the President
to call upon the nation to pause one
minute each day 10 pray for success IN
the war was blocked in the Senate by
Senator Thomas.
Let US pray as we work and work
whether we pray or not, said the Colo
RADIO Senator in refusing unanimous
consent to take up the resolution.
Senator McCumber Joined In the op-
position with the suggestion, Il think
we ought to get along little more rap
idly in our war work and pray as we
60"
Senator Meyers, author Of the resolu-
tlon, and Senator Phelan spoke briefly
In It's favor