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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05

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LONDON Jan. 5.-A resaement allied war aims and a
fresh peace offer from Germany addressed all of the allied
governments may be looked for before the end of January
cordng to all indications today
1t stated good authority today that the of the
ententeS declaration under consideration The
form will take is not known but it will represent the views of
all the nations ranged against the German alliance
Arthur Henderson, leader of the labor party former
the cabinet said today that Russia and Germany able to
reach agreement he believed that the should he given
the most serious consideration by the allied governments and
compared with their
If negotiations between Germany and Russia broken of.
Mr. Henderson continued delegation BrtSh wOrkngmen
should be allowed to go Perograd to with Russian
Workmen
"Ths would be preliminary general conference of work
ngmen the labor leader added But the conference be
general it held at ALL and the minority socialists Germany
would have to have equal representation with the majority social
lists"
1t reported from Amsterdam today that the question
making peace offer the allies debated recent
council held by the kaiser Berlin The matter
definitely settled however owing to the uncertainty
negotiations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
MILWAUKEE, MAYOR SAYS
SOCIALIST PLATFORM Is
AGAINST CONSTITUTION
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MILWAUKEE. Wis, Jan. >. -
Socialist circles here today are
stirred up by the announcement Of
Mayor Daniel w. Hoan that he finds
it impossible to comply with the
platform recently adopted by the
socialist party at 81. Louis without
going contrary 10 the constitution
and laws OF the United States.
In view of previous declarations
by leading socialists that any man
who cannot concur in the St. Louis
platform must leave the party,
Mayor Hoan's declaration is believed
20 constitute a virtual withdrawal
from socialist ranks Mayor HOan
also declared the Milwaukee county
central committee OF the party had
endorsed his stand.
The 81. Louis platform, Mayor
Hoan asserted. Is not in accord with
the laws nor the war aims and poll
cies Of the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
To LIMIT LEAVES
OF AMERICAN MEN
Permission to Visit Paris
Withdrawn in Effort to
Keep Up Morality.
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Jan. 8. - The head
quarters staff was hard at work to-
day working out "A plan to determine
the areas 10 which leaves of alb
sence shall be granted officers and
men i'm the future This task has re-
suited from the recent general order
issued by Gen. Pershing cancelling
and suspendins all Paris leaves in
an attempt 20 keep up the high
morality OF the men.
a number of areas have already
been suggested. The Red Cross and
Y. NJ. G.. A. organizations are CO.
operating to establish winter sports
in the areas i'm question as a diver
sion for the men. These are TO take
teh place of theaters which the men
would encounter at Paris.
The plan is being evolved on a
business basis that will guarantee
the men clean. healthy amusement
such as skating. mountain climbing.
hockey. football and baseball when
the weather gets warm enough for
it.
The scheme is TO keep from Paris
as many men as possible except
those who have real business in the
capital and who receive official per-
mission TO visit it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
JURY SAYS SHE HAD A
RIGHT TO CALL THIS
LANDLORD A "SlMP"
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CHICAGO. Jan Landlord ~.
4. Fuzy OF East Chicago ordered his
tenant. Mrs T.. g. ID. smith. to va
cate. Mrs smith called him a
.-simp.
Citizen Fuzzy swore out ? warrant
Tor Mrs. Smiths arrest
Judge Fuzzy, sittins as city mag
istrate. approved and issued the
warrant. Then Judge Fuzzy chal-
lenged his own right 20 sit as judge.
appointed "a substitute and became
Prosecutor Fuzzy He empanelled a
Jury and got down TO work
The husband OF the woman APP
feared. however. and Landlord
Citizen-Judge- Prosecutor Fuzzy be-
came victim" Fuzzy when smith
cloutod him on the nose.
The p,otean official then ordered
smiths arrest and fixed the bond at
$1,000. smith produced the $1,000
and Fuzzy boosted The bond 90 So
900 and then % $1,000 This case is
yst 20 be disposed Of but the jury, in
fhc p.eantime. decided AIRS smith
committed no oiSense when she call
ed Fuzy = slmp."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
ABSOLUTE BREAK Il
NEARER THAN EVER.
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LONDON, Jan. >. Absolute
abandonment Of the relations be-
tween Russia and the central powers
seemed nearer today than at any
other time since the peace negotia-
ticns were begun at Brest Litovsk
as a result of the developments of
the past p hours.
Dr. Won Keuhlmann, the German
foreign minister, has returned to
Brest Litovsk with his anal instruc-
tions and if these prove Unsatisfac-
tory it is likely that the armistice on
the western front will be terminated
The situation that existed today
was this:
Russia has rejected Germany g
original peace terms on the ground
that they violate the principle Of
no annexations; Germany has re-
jected the two chief points IN the
Russian terms and refuses to re-
move the Austro-German armies
from occupied Russian territory.
Furthermore Germany has rejected
the suggestion Of the bolshevik en-
voys that the negotiations be trans
ferred 10 Stockholm and that the
socialist and labor parties be rep
resented at the parley.
Put il up to Assembly
II is reported from PetrOgrad
that the bolshevik government viii
put the whole question of peace up
20 the constituent assembly, which
has been called 20 meet on Jan. Is.
BY taking this step the Lenine-
Trotzky group which is now i'm
power at Petrograd would evade
responsi bility and give a flavor OF
democracy to its peace dealings on
account Of the disturbed conditions
throughout Russia and especially the
factional hostility IL Is doubtful II
the assembly can be convened upon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
VOICES
!. HER GRATITUDE
I D A NJ { RIGA
Dr.. MiIenkO VeSnitCh, As Head
of Mission, Delivers EIoqu-
ent Speech in Senate
on Saturday.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. Serbia $
profound gratitude for America 5
aid lin the most tremendous strug-
gle for the highest principles Of hu-
manity." was expressed this after
noon by DR.. Milenko r. Vesnitch.
chairman of the Serbian war mis-
sion, in an address before the SEN
ate. DR.. Vesnitch also sounded
warning that the war must be won
by the allies unless civilized ma
tions are to be crushed in slavery
under the Prussian heel
We accept with enthusiasm" he
continued, the doctrine of Monroe
as the doctrine Of the world. We
are happy to share with you the be-
lief that right shall command might
and that it ought not to be dishon-
.ored in its very inception.
Have Forgotten History.
How could an American citizen
remain Indifferent to the violation
of Belgian neutrality, expressed by
the imperial German chancellor with
the assertion that solemn interna-
tional treaties were but scarps of
paper?
Those who doubted the course
you would take are excused only by
the consideration that they had for
gotten your history.
Il said TO myself that the nation
with this origin and this history
cannot consent TO the overwhelming
of the whole civilized world by the
barbarous rule which centuries ago
had forced them TO leave their ma
tive countries and seek other homes.
THE Serbian nation, small but
honest. has fought for its liberties
as bravely as any one of its gallant
allies. and we have rendered a real
service, however small il may be,
TO the better future Of humanity.
Hope For Peace This Year.
81 appreciate the great honor of
being received i'm your senate. which
we regard the strongest asylum of
right Of liberty and of justice, and
as the noble temple for the prayer
Of a better future for the human
rlce We have faith that the
morning light will break in this
good year at hand and that il will
break with the sun Of liberty rising
upon a rose tinted sky. We voice
our unalterable faith that this mag
nificent republic is TO lead the ma
tions of the world 10 the mountain
of perfect peace and TO become the
arbiter of them all, because we know
that the American commandments
of peace are the commandments OF
justice"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05

that date.
The bolsheVik government is try
ing to reach and arouse the German
and Austro-Ilungarian people 20 ac-
.tion on the peace question. but there
lis little likelihood that they viii be
successful. JunkerdOm and Pan
Germanism has shown its teeth at
Brest Litovsk and there is slight
possibility that il will loosen it's mil
itaristic grip upon the population Of
tHO autocracies
Strengthens Morale.
I'm the meantime the rejection of
Germany's doubtful peace terms
and the angry denunciation OF the
German government 10y the bolshe-
Wiki at Petrograd is having a good
effect upon the morale of not only
the people but the armies at the
front
Ensign Krylenko. the bolsheyik
minister of war. is calling upon Of
fcers of the various army groups
for reports. These generally show
a strong sentiment i'm favor OF inn
mediate resumption of hostilitics
against the Teutons i'm retaliation for
the trick which the ENJOYS OF the
central empires tried to play at
Brest Litovsk.
Lithuanians Want Territory.
The government Of Lithuania.
which recently proclaimed its iu-
dependence has adopted a resolu-
tion which goes even further than
the bolsheviki i'm its demands upon
Germany. Lithuania wants 20 am
mex part Of Prussia in addition TO-
having its own sovereignty recog-
nized by the German government.
The Lithuanians demand also the
immediate withdrawal of an Ger
mar troops from their country.
The events of the next few days
ere expected 10 show whether or
not the allies viii formally recog-
-izc the bolshevik government
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
NJ 'CORMICK OUT
FOR SENATE SEAT
Chicago Congressman Desires
to Succeed James Ham,
iItOn Lewis.
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CHICAGO, Jan. Congressman
MediH Mccormick Of Illinois. in a
statement issued today, formally an
nounced his candidacy for United
States senator. Mccormick will seek
election as a republican and Will
contest for the seat now held by
James Hamilton Lewis. democrat.
In his announcement of candidacy.
Congressman Mccormick did not
make public the issues upon which
he viii base his campaign leaving
this question 10 a later announce
ment. His duties as a member OF
congress, Mccormick stated. pre-
clude any active personal campaign
while congress is in session.
Congressman Mccormick in
timated however, that war problems
would be one OF the issues he will
raise
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
F EAR EFFECT
Of AN At TACK
OVER THE LINES
TeutonS Engaged in Race to
Turn Out AeropIaneS and
AviatOrS to Meet Expect
ed Spring Drive.
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WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE. Jan. o.
Germany and the United states
are engaged in a real race to see
which can turn out the greatest
number Of aviators and aero
planes before spring.
Secret documents taken from
German prisoners prove that the
press agitation i'm the United
States for the urgent considera-
tion of a huge air fleet has
caused Germany 20 speed up
her own preparations in an eff
fort to beat the United States
al her own game.
The enemy dreading the eff
feet of the sudden appearance
of huge air feet upon the
morale of the army and the
civilian population Of Germany
is making feVerish attempts to
complete her own fleet before
that of America can Doe con-
structed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
FIVE SOLDIERSDIE
IN TRAIN WRECK
Canadian Pacific Troop Train
in Rear End Collision
in Quebec.
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DORVAL. que. Jan. 5.-Five sol
diers killed. 20 injured and two
missing and unaccounted for is the
toll OF the wreck OF Canadian
Pacific troop train here, according
to latest reports today The dead
are an members OF the Princess
Pats regiment returning from the
war 10 Vancouver. B. G.
Those injured. for the most part.
were only slightly hurt. The most
seriously injured were taken 20 the
\.ctoria hospital I'm Toronto There
were 250 returning soldiers on the
train bound for Vancouver.
The wreck occurred when a train
bound for Point Fortune ran past
a signal which had been set against
it. railway officials declare. and
crashed into the rear end Of the
troop train. The Point Fortune train,
III is declared, was traveling rapid
lv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
WILL NOT ACCEPT
SEPARATE PEACE
Japanese Embassy at Wash
ingtOn Endorses Statement
of Envoy to Mexico.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-A state
ment by Baron Otori, japanese min
lister TO Mexico, that Japan will re-
ject any offer OF a separate peace
with the central powers, no matter
how advantageous, was endorsed by
officials at the Japanese embassy
here today. That has all along been
the position of the Japanese govern
ment. officials said, and this SEN
timent. il was recalled. personally
was conveyed to Pres't Wilson by
Viscount Ishii. head of the Japanese
mission to this country shortly be
fore he left here TO return 10 Japan.
Japan's position, il was explained.
was outlined more than a year ago
when tentative offers of a separate
peace, i'm consideration of hich
Germany would turn over TO Japan
her Chinese colonies already cap
tured by the Japanese, were speci-
fically rejected Since then there has
been no change in the situation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
ELECTRIC RAILWAYS TO
BE C0MMANDEEREO

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. The
next step 20 be taken by the rail-
road administration viii be the
communicating OF many of the
electric railways OF the country. ac-
cOrding TO present indications. It
was definitely learned at the office
OF Director General McAdoo that
consideration is being given % the
electric lines Of the country with a
view 10 putting them 20 the most
efficient use.
There are thousands of miles 0C
electric lines ir the United States
the thickest network Of them being
in the Central Freight association
territory, comprising Ohio Indiana.
Illinois and Michigan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
DRAG RIVER FOR
BODY OF SUICIDE
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NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. j.-The
dragged today 10 recover the body
of Albert Blauvelt, OF Chicago, who
leaped 10 his death from a bridge
across the river BlaUvelt tied a
rope 10 the bridge with the other
end around his neck but the rope
broke and his body dropped through
the ice into the river.
Blauvelt was associate manager
of the Western Factory Insurance
association at Chicago and came
here recently on business trip.
He leaves "A wife i'm Chicago No
motive for his suicide has been
learned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
BOLSHEVIK ENVOY TO
MAKE EFFORTS FOR PEACE

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LONDON. Jan. maxim Litvi-
noff, the newly appointed bolshevik
20 England, declared to-
day that he would bend all OF his
energies towards bringing about a
general democratic peace
NJ. LitvinOff is in London, but has
not yet assumed his official duties.
nor has he been recognized officially
by the British government
After denying that the Russian
bolsheviki are pro-German. he added
that his first task will be 10 dissipate
false runOrs' about the bOlshevik
government and 10 put the bolshevik
before the world IN their true Light
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
GENERAL DEMAND
FOR SHAKE-UP IN
WAR BUREAUS
Movement CenterS Around
Chamberlain Bill For a
Munitions Portfolio.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The
general demand for a shake-up and
general reconstruction Of the war
management assumed formidable
proportions today. In both houses of
congress the insistence on action
was becoming increasingly formid
able.
Red tape, senators and represen-
tatives declare, has taken an unwar-
ranted toll in human lives. And tho
demand for immediate and COM
plete reform in The war department
was general. 1t centered in the ad-
ministration party where senator's.
entirely absolving Pres't Wilson
from all responsibility. declared the
entire war department structure
must be reOrganized at once.
Centers on Chamberlain Bill.
The movement centered its
strength upon the bin introduced
yesterday by Sen Chamberlain Of
oregon, democratic chairman of the
senate military affairs committee,
ripping away the red tape entang,e-
ments now clOgging governmental
efficiency and ablishing a depart
ment of munitions TO take over the
whole task Of supplying America 5
hghting forces with adequate sup
plies and materials.
The Chamberlain bill will have
the support Of substantially the en-
tire Il members of the military
committee and the solid republican
vote in the senate. There is a strong
sentiment for the measure in the
house. Only a direct protest from
the white house will block its pas
sage, in the opinion of its support
ere today.
Await Presidents Attitude.
Announcement OF the presidents
attitude towards the measure is be-
ing awaited with eagerness on both
sides. Sen Cham berlain. with the
backing of his committee, planned
10 push the bill TO an early vote.
without awaiting an expression from
the president but il was admitted
that open opposition from the chief
executive 20 the addition o: a secre-
tary of munitions TO his cabinet
would materially alter circum-
stances
Supporters Of the Chamberlin bill
made il plain today that they are
not satisfied with the recent shake
ur OF the ordnance bureau and the
quartermasters' corps of the was
department These are only half
way measures, they declared Com
plete coordination Of all the work
of obtaini lg supplies for every
branch Of the war service under one
head lis the only solution of the
present unsatisfactory condition.
they insisted. and this will be their
position until they get results
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
FIGHT
To HAVE j. s.
KEEP ROADS
Sen. Hiram Johnson to Lead
Campaign For Government
Ownership of TranSpOrta-
tiOn System After War.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. Admin
istration leaders have established
their battle lines today in anticipa-
ton of a sharp. if not prolonged
struggle over the railroad legisla-
ton introduced in response to Pres't
Wilson's recommendations.
Bitter fighting was certain on two
Important points of ths bill:
CD The basis for guaranteeing
dividends.
CD The provision for returning
the railroads 20 private ownership.
L. the midst Of the preliminary
Ekirmishing. permanent government
ownership took central position. A
strong movement gained momentum
i'm the senate. under the leadership
OF Sen. Hiram Johnson Of Califor-
MIA. 10 commit the government TO
definite program with regard TO re-
tanning control OF the railroads after
the war. Supporters took the view
that the bill Introduced yesterday
in 10th houses was too vague in this
respect. They want To have congress
write upon the statute books Ia un-
mdstaEable language what shall be
done with the roads after peace is
declared.
johnson Good Leader.
Sen. Johnson openly declared that
public sentiment would not permit
the return of the railroads To pri-
vate management after the war, If
the presidents program is carried
cut. He had as am ally the powerfui
aid of Sen. Cummins of Iowa. rank
ing republican member of the in
ter state commerce committee, and
enc of the leading authorities Of the
senate on railroad legislation.
The California senator is regard
ed by his colleagues as am admirable
leader for the fight for the perma-
nent government ownership of the
railroads. tie takes the position that
'1f the people are 20 do all the work
and foot an the bills for the rail-
roads during the war. il would be
tafair 20 the public interest 10 re-
store the roads 90 private control
Call Plan too Liberal.
\ substantial group of members
in both houses made clear today
th,ir opposition of the years 1915,
1916 and 1917. for computing the
average earnings of the railroads as
tI,e basis for guaranteeiEs dividends.
They declared that the United States
should follow the example OF the
british government in computing
average earnings on the pre-war
basis. The presidents plan is too
liberal 10 the railroads and too cost
Is 20 tho public treasury, they held.
No formal action was i'm progress
today ON the railroad legislation.
The house Interstate and foreign
commerce committee and the senate
interstate commerce committee viii
take up the bill Monday. Meanwhile
senators and representative spent
the day studying the measure. It is
the intention of the committees TO
hold hearings next week. Sec'y Nc
Adoo. director general of the rail-
luads. probably viii be tine first wit
uess called. To was generally con-
ceded that at least "a month would
be required 20 put the legislation
through both houses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
No MEAT OR WHEAT AFTER 10.

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NEW YORK. Jan. 5.-I-ate din
nors I'm New York will have 90 be
contented with meatless and wheat
less dinners after 10 p. m. starting
ne2t MONDAY. Hotel and restaurant
keepers an lounced the plan today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
SLIGHT CREDENCE TO
RUM0R ABOUT JAPS
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IHE HAUL T. Jan. 5.-SIlgnt
credence is given in diplomatic cir
cles today 10 the rumor that Japan
is 10 ente- into diplomatic relations
with the bolshevik government at
Petrograd. Il Is supposed that the
rumor was based upon the sugges-
tion made by the Chronicle in Lon
don that the allied governments
recognize the bolshevik government
if il breaks of all relations with the
central rCwers and re-enters the
var.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
NeW General Peace
Offer IS Expected
From Teuton Allies
ReStatemen of Entente War Aims Presenting Views of All
GermanyS Enemies May Also be Expected in
January, According to London View

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 5.-Turkey has made peace offer
to Russia guaranteeing annexaons, disarmament and
free of the Dadanees and the Bosphorus
tain conditions, said dispatch from Petrograd today
AS to mdemnihes Turkey suggests that individual
losses be refunded.
The Turkish offer also touches the Persian question and
recommends convention of the to regulate future
trade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
CAMPBELL Is KILLED.

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LONDON. Jan. 5.-Lieut. Com
mander Allan Campbell. son Of Mrs.
Pat Campbell. the famous actress.
has been killed I'm action in France.
il was announced today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05
IN MINE
WHICH CAVES IN
All But Seven Escape and
They Are Buried Under
Tons of Coal and Rock.

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WILhES BARRE Pa. JAM --
one hundred men and boys working
in the Bsruun mine Of rhe Peuusvl-
tauia Coal Co 10 Pittst0n were trap-
ped today when the middle reiu
caved iu. The gauEwav was not en-
urely closed and au blt seven men
have been accounted Tor and they
are thought 20 be buried under the
thousands OF tons Of coal and rock.
Twenty men received slight INJURIES.
The caye-iu was caused 1y the
robbins OF the supporung pillars and
is one of the biggest caFe-ins iu this
section for 25 years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-05

TROLLEY OXERTURNs. . DEAD.
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EI'FFALO. ". Y. Jan 5.-A troll
ley car. running from Depew 20
buffalo. overturned az the city line
here early this morning and three
persons were instantly killed