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The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Would Form
Pact Against
BolsheUisn1
DR.. Sof, Former German
Secretary, Urges ALI
ance Between Allies and
Huns to Stop Greatest
Menace of Present Day.
BY FRANK j. TAYLOR.

United Press Star Correspoudentl.
Berlin, Dec. 27.-An alliance be-
tween Germany and the allies to de-
feat bolsheyism was proposed by
DR.. W. S. Solf. former German Sec
retary, in an interview today.
Solf declared the spread of boil
shevism is the greatest menace in
the world today. and that the vic
torfous allied countries are in as
much danger from its influence as
Germany and Russia.
The allies must forget that Ger
many is their enemy" Solf declared.
we must unite in the one great
purpose of saving the world from
the dreadful consequences Of boil
shevism-
Germany has two kinds of rev.
Olution. The South German revo-
luton is a development of old
democratic traditions. The North
German revolution is adopting the
methods and shows the influence
of the Russian bolshevik.
Personally, I believe bolshevism
is not only the greatest menace
now confronting Germany and Rus
sia. but is equally menacing to all
adjacent countries. And once boil
Germany it will spread all over the
world, like the most contagious OF
diseases. 1t must be the aim and
duty Of all the powers to fight this
universal enemy.
''Bolshevism is even more dam
gerous outside of Russia than in
that country, where il originated.
Russia is a huge country, living
under simple conditions.
"Bolsheyism is accepted practi-
cally as a religion in politically
sickened Russia, but in the west
ern countries its developments are
merely along materialistic lines.
Il am sure bolshevism has pre-
pared its ground work in France and
Italy, the same as it las in Fin
land and Lthuania.
1T is barely possible that a VIC
torious nation is immune to the dan
gerous bacillus. but after the days of
victory and glory have been slightly
dimmed. the disease is sure to develop
even in the countries of our victor
ious enemies"
Solf was able to express his ideas
more freely than when he was holding
Office. He said he resigned because
he could not work with the radicals
although Chancellor Ebert and Philip
Scheidemann approved his policies.
DR.. Solf's remarkable interview was
given Christmas eve at the moment
when the Bolsheyiki. under leader
ship OF Karl Liebknecht, were gain
ing ascendency in Berlin and threat
ening to overthrow the present gov
ernment by force His TRADE against
the workmen's and soldiers councils
is doubly interesting from the fact
that a great part of Germany is con-
trolled by those very bodies.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
King and President Exchange
Praises in Man-to-Man Talk
American Leader Welcom.
ed Back to Land of His
Ancestors.

London. Dec. E.-The speech OF
King George at state banquet TO
President Wilson at Buckingham Pal
ace tonight follows:
This is an historic moment and
your visit marks an historic epoch.
Nearly $50 years have passed since
your republic began its Independent
life, and now, for the first time a
President of the United States is our
guest in England. We welcome you
to the country whepce came your an
cestors. where stand the homes OF
those from whom sprang Washington
and Lincoln. We welcome you for
yourself as one whose insight and
calmness and dignity in the discharge
OF his high duties We have watched
with admiration.
I'VE see in you a happy union OF
the gifts of the scholar with those OF
the statesman. You came from a
studious. academic quiet into the full
stream Of an arduous public life and
your deliverances have combined a
breadth of view and grasp Of world
problems with the mastery Of a lofty
diction recalling that of your great
orators OF the past and of our own.
Tell If Mutual Ties.
You com the official head and
spokesman C. Il mighty commonwealth
bound to us by the closest ties. It's
people speak the tongue Of Shakes
peare and Milton. Our literature Is
yours as youps is also ours. and men
of letters in Both countries have join
ed in maintaining its incompatible
glories.
ITO you, not less than TO US. be-
longs the memories of our national
heroes from King Alfred down TO the
days of Philip sydney and Drake
of Raleigh and Blake and Hampden
the days when the political life OF
the English stock in North America
was just beginning.
You share with us the traditions OF
free government as old as the
Magma Charta. We recognize a bond
Of still deeper significance in the COM
mon ideals which our peoples cherish
First among those ideals you value
and We value, freedom and peace
Privileged as We have been TO bt
exponents and examples i'm national
life of the principles of popular self
government based upon equal laws
it now falls 10 both of US alike tC
see how these principles can be ap-
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
FEDERAL JUDGE HOLDS
McADOO RULE ILLEGAL
Declares War Time Order Of ex-
Treasury chief Unconstitutional.

Lincoln. Nchr.. Dec "7.-Director
General MCAdoo's ruling that damage
suits against carriers under Federal
control SHOULD be brought in the dis
trict where the plaintiff resided az the
time Of the acCrual OF the cause OF
action. came to grief today.
President Wilson and W. C. Mo
Adoo cannot issue orders which con-
hict with an act OF Congress" was
the ruling Of Federal Judge Munger
in the personal damage suit Of Erie
sen against the Rock Island. The
road sought TO escape trial because
Friesen had left the State.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Owners to Get $65,000
for Damage to Property

Frank II. Walker and Frank E.
Smith, owners of lots adjoining the
west wall of the Government Printing
Office. are to receive jointly $4,000 as
damages to their property under an
amendment to the urgent deficiency
bill proposed by Senator Calder, of
New York.
The damage to the property grew
out OF the construction of the wall of
the Printing Office, and the lots will
become the property of the govern
ment when the amount is paid.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
MRS. WILSON SPENDS
BUSY DAY In LONDON
Shops with Queen Mary; Guest of
Readings; Honored at Club.

London. Dec 2. Queen Mary
guided Mrs. Woodrow Wilson on a
sightseeing and shopping tour of
London's fashionable shops today.
President and Mrs Wilson left
Buckingham Palace about the same
time to take up the days activities.
Following her trip as the shopping
guest of Queen Mary. Mrs. Wilson
was the guest of Lord and Lady
Reading at an informal luncheon. The
guests included Mrs. Lloyd George.
Mrs. John W. Davis and Mrs. H. H.
Asquth.
Mrs. Butler Wright. Mrs. Cavendish
Bentinck and Mrs. John Astor were
the selected escort of Mrs. Wilson
during a visit to the American Wo-
mems Club, where 4 reception was
held in her honor. Among the Ameri-
can women who were present were
the Duchess of Marlborough, Wis
countess Harcourt. Lady Ward, Lady
Paget and Mrs. Walter Burns.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Family Of Six Dies in Fire.

Bradford, Pa, Dec. 27.-Mrs. James
Dempsey and her five children were
burned to death at Eldred, Pa. when
their home was destroyed by fire
early today. James Dempsey, head of
the family. was at work on an oilwell
several miles from home when the fire
broke out.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
GREAT PIANIST
TO LEAD POLES
Paoerewski Leaves Lon
don; Labor Conference
Awaits Compers.

London, Dec. 27.-Diplomats here
are much interested in the sudden
departure, of Ignace Paderewski to
Poland and somewhat puzzled by
the rumor that coterie of infiuen-
tiaI Poles desires the great pianist
to accept the national leadership of
his native country.
If this event should come to pass
it will mark the newest departure
from the crusted customs of central
Europe. where before the war only
scorn would have greeted the pro-
posal of placing the reins of a ma
tion in the hands of a professional
musician.
Information nlizntion Possible.
Diplomatic circles here are also
taking cognizance of a report that
the labor conference in France will
take no action pending the arrival
of the American delegates to be
headed by Samuel Gompers. Con-
sideration is being given in govern
ment circles to the proposal that
the labor conference should make
it's Information and views available
for the peace delegates of the allies
who, if they think it advisable,
could consult unofficially with the
labor conference heads on certain
points.
Labor Leaders Await Gompers.
The belief is gaining ground that
from the meeting of the labor dele
gates in France will arise a scheme
for an international federation of
labor to unite the workers of the
world. Many difficulties are in the
path to such an achievement, it is
recognized, but if it is accomplished
such a league would possess power
for development of vast possibili-
ties.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
GIVES COMPOSITION
OF GERMAN ASSEMBLY
Editor George Bernhard Claims So
ciaEsts Will Have 200 Majority.

London. Dec. H.-Regarding the
probable composition of the national
assembly to be elected in Germany.
George Bernhard. editor of the Yos-
sische Zeitung. gives the following es-
innate:
The assembly will consist of 433
members. OF these about 200 will be
majority socialists and 20 independent
socialists; 80 will belong to the new
democratic party; 100 will belong to
the Christian socialist party, the old
Centre party, reconstructed on broad
er and no longer on a purely clerical
basis. The small remainder will be
distributed among the spartacus
groups and the conservatives"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
2 BOLSHEVIK SHIPS
TAKEN BY BRITONS
First Act of War on Sea Against
Russ.

London. Dec. 27.-News OF the first
act Of war by sea against the Russian
BoIsheviki was given out by the ad-
miralty tonight in the following state
ment:
H. NJ. S. Calypso captured two Boil
shevik destroyers, one of which was
bombing a lighthouse in the vicinity
of Reval.
THE Bolshevik men and officers
were taken prisoner
There were no British casualties" &"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
NEEDS MORE MONEY
FOR WAR WORKERS
Secretary Baker Asks S2,722,265
from Congress.

Secretary Of War Baker sent a re-
quest to the House of Representa-
tives yesterday for s.. II. .265.S0 as sup
Elemental pay for employees Of the
War Department
In a letter accompanying the re-
quest, Secretary Baker explained that
the original estimates amounted to
So, ,1SS,O42 and that these estimates
were framed while the war was on.
After the armistice was signed these
estimates were reduced to S3,21s. .SO4-2O.
This reduction was made with the
idea that the army during the year,
1920 would be reduced to $4,000 Since
then, Secretary Baker states, he has
learned that the country must main
tain a larger force.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Princess Pat Will
Wed Naval Officer

London. Dec. Fixing George
and ueen Mary announced to-
night their consent to the be-
trOthal of the Princess Patricia,
of ConnauSht, to Commander
Thepolon Alexander Ramsay, Of
the Royal Navy, who was aide
de-camp to the Duke of Con-
uaught when the latter was in
Canada and is a brother of the
Earl OF Dalhousie.
Princess Patricia is a first
cousin to King George.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Must Wear White Service
Chevrons, New War Ruling

Wearing of white chevrons to in
dicate home service is compulsory.
Secretary of War Baker explained
yesterday afternoon.
He said the War Department is not
disposed to rescind the orders. though
there has been considerable criticism
as to this distinction.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28

WORLD MUST PROVE UNDERSTANDING
OF RIGHT AND JUSTICE SAYS WILSON
This Is Woodrow Wilson's Birthday!
Born 62 Years Ago in Staunton, Va.

Woodrow Wilson citizen of the
people of the world, is 62 years of today.
He born in little parsonage in Staunton, Va De-
cember 28 1856 He will breakfast today amid splendos
the suite in Buckingham Palace
King who divided the Engshspeang people by driving
United States from the British fold in I776.
During the day he will be reception by Lord
Mayor Of London in historic Guild Hail. and
peace for the world with leading British
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Ignore Russ Peace Plea.

London. Dee. 1.-THE allies have not
responded to the Bolshevih request
for peace negotiations because they
have not been formally recognized and
are not considered a representative
government the Reuter- Agency de-
clared today.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
FRANCE IS SPLIT
over QUESTION
OF ANNEXATION
Socialist Deputy Demands
Light on Plans of Gov
ernment.
WANT SARRE BASIN
Project to Take Over Left
Bank of Rhine Is
Denied.

Paris, Dec. 27.-The political storm
that has been long brewing under
the surface broke out in the Chamber
of deputies today in the form of
sharp debate over Franco-British an
nexationist aims. Through it whizzed
flashes revealing President Wilson as
the chief hope of the French Social
lists, particularly as regards open di-
plomacy.
The exchange of strong remarks be-
gan when Marcel Cachin, Socialist
leader, demanded a fiat statement
from the. government as to whether
the Peace Conference shall be secret
or public. He mentioned the fact that
President Wilson advocated open
covenants of peace, openly arrived at. "
He reminded the government of the
secret pact with Russia in 1916.
Aristide BRAND. who was premier
at that time, replied that the results
of the conference would be made pub
lie. but that it would be impossible
for the allies to reach the agreement
publicly on all the multiple problems
confronting the pourparlers."
Loyal allies should be able to eX-
change views openly" was NJ. Cachin's
retort.
Touches on Syrian Plans.
The Socialist spokesman than touch
ed upon the subject Of the debate
over the disposition of Syria.
England" he said. ''emerges from
the war possessing a formidable
colonial empire"
With regard to the Anglo French
protectorate in Syria. he said. il was
necessary to assure the Syrian people
that they would have the full exer-
else of the right of self-determina-
ton.
NJ. Cachin then opposed annexation
Rhine and of the Sarre Basin. He de-
manded light on the governments in
tentions on this score.
Former Premier BRAND, in reply.
stated that the government did not
intend annexing the left bank Of the
Rhine. but added he could not deny
that the annexation of the Sarre Bas-
in had been contemplated.
silent About Russia.
Foreigh Minister PiEnon refused to
deny that the government intended to
send an expeditionary force to Rus
sia.
NJ Cachin accused Gen. Franchet
dEsperey. commander-m-chief of the
allied Balkan armies, Of cooperating
with Gen. Denikine. menacing the
government of the Ukraine.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
by G. c. LYON
Washington Herald STAFF Co

Washington Herald STAFF Corre-
spondent.
Paris, Dec. 27.-Hindenburg wants
America to be friendly with Ger
many.
He told me so in an interview
which 1 have just brought from
Germany.
Now that the war is over. 1 sim
cerely trust the two nations may
become friends again" he said.
The interview took place in gen
eral German army headquarters at
Cassel, in the Prussian province of
Hesse. about halfway between the
western border and Berlin.
On the day 1 arrived, Hindenburg
was out of the city. 1 was received
by Gen. Groener. successor to Lud-
endorfr as next in command to Hin
denburg.
The next morning Hindenburg
was still absent. and 1 was prepared
to give up the idea of interviewing
him, and resume my journey to Ber-
lin.
Courier Sent for Reporter.
was eating lunch in the Cas-
sci hotel when a courier came from
headquarters, saying Hindenburg
had returned, and would talk to me
at o'clock.
Hindenburg sent an automobile
which conveyed me to headquarters.
located in a big hotel in the same
grounds as the former kaiser's
summer palace, a mile outside the
city.
There were no signs of the revo-
hutton around headquarters.
Iron discipline prevailed
No red flags were flying.
On the walls hung oil portraits
of the former kaiser, and other
HohenZollern rulers.
At exactly o'clock German
major led the way to Hindenburg's S
private office.
Hindenburg, standing near a big
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Dutch Queen Is Threatened.

Amsterdam, Dec. N.-Queen WlIhel-
nina has received letter threatening
her life unless the Kaiser is forced TO
leave the country within eight days,
according to the TELEGRAPH. The let
ter was mailed in Amsterdam and is
anonymous
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Resignation of Creel
Can't Be Verified Yet

Paris, Dec. E.-No verihcation could
be obtained today Of rumors that
George Creel. head OF the Committee
on Public Information. had resigned
He was temporarily absent from the
city.
1t is known Creel ANNOUNCED his in
tention OF quitting before coming TO
EuroDe.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
SKORoPADSKI ABDICATES.
Directorum. Assuming Control of
Ukuainia. Enters Kief.

London. Dec. G.-The Ulrainian
foreign minister has informed diplo-
mats at KieI that Hetnan Skoropad-
ski abdicated on December a. accord
ing 10 dispatches received here today.
The directorum, assuming control Of
the country. entered Kieh on DeceD-
Der q
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
Gen. Ludendorf Joins
Ex-Kaiser's Alibi Club

Amsterdam, Dec. 27.-Gen. Erich
Ludendorff. former quartermaster
general and German dictator, is Iiv-
ing in solitude in a quiet German
town completing his memoirs, the
kreuze Zeitung announces.
The paper asserts the general will
clear up the question of the respon-
sibility for the war as well as
the circumstances surrounding the
Brest-Litovsk and Bucharest trea-
ties.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
u U. S. Destoyers Coming Home.

London, Dec. 27.-Seven American
destroyers, the last of the United
States feet attached to the naval base
at Queenstown. sailed homeward to-
day.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
OUSTED
AS HUN Chief;
SAILORS FIGHT
Liebknecht, Of "Reds," 7"
Rules; Hmdenbwg Is
Marching on City.
BERLIN RIOTS CONTINUE
Hun Sailors Disobey Orders
to Duty at Coastal
Cities.

Copenhagen, Dec. IA rumor
from Berlin late today says DR..
Karl Liebknecht, leader of the
German Reds" has been elected
president, replacing DR.. Friedrich
Ebert as head of the government.
Another rumor, unconfirmed,
but credited in many quarters, is
to the effect that Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg is marching on
Berlin at the head OF a strong
army of troops devoted to him.
His purpose is to restore order in
the capital, and he is said to have
the support of the entente powers
in his undertaking.
Amsterdam. Dec. 27.-Sailors who
mutinied and fortified themselves in
the royal palace have surrendered,
according to a Berlin dispatch dated
Tuesday. They were given their
liberty by Otto wells. city comman-
dant, who is a majority socialist, the
message said.
The palace has been occupied by
government troops. Sailors are re-
ported to hold the royal stables.
Latest dispatches indicated that the
sailors are still holding out and re-
newed fighting was expected.
Although the sailors have techni-
Cally surrendered. they refuse to
leave the city and have announced
they will CONTINUES to support Ebert,
who permits them to remain.
The city is on the verge of an
archy. and fighting is expected to
continue" the dispatch said.
Two conflicts are now under way
in the city-the armed opposition of
the sailors and their women to or
ders transferring the men to coastal
cities. and the efforts of the rejuve-
mated Spartacides to overthrow the
Ebert rt-Scheideman government.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28
THE WEATHER:

Today-Unsettled; probably light
snow. Tomorrow-Fair; not mucn
change in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday.
"a; lowest, "a.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-28

CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-17

plant expert. to iron out the city's
water troubles was not held today as
was intended owing to the failure of
Kiersted to arrive from Camp Fun
ston where he Is doing government
work. Kiersted became suddenly i'll
Wednesday night according to a tele
gram received this afternoon by
Frank NJ. Newland. city commissioner
of water and lights.
B. II. Tobias. 1927 Quincy street.
was held-up and robbed Wednesday
night by two negroes. The holdup
occurred at Tenth avenue and the
Santa Fe tracks. A watch. a pair of
spectacles and few oennies were the
valuables taken by the highwaymen.
One held a revolver near the man s
pockets Tobias is a Santa Fe en-
ploye. Tobias was struck over the
head but was not injured seriously.
Only persons who own stock in pro-
ducing oil wells or war babies are
eating eggs today. AT one grocery
store the product Is selling for 60
cents a dozen-one egg for nickel
while the general retail price ranges
from 40 cents to the aforementioned
maximum. The price. grocers say.
will drop with the first warm spell J
which will encourage bfddy to take
a more enthusiastic part in helping
to win the war. Neither are eggs the
only extremity. high price food product,
on the market. Creamery butter Is
selling for from As to. 81 cents
pound, with retail quotations on cleo
margarine and country butter in ac-,
cordance.
Frank E. Smith has and always will
have serious objections to cooking h. s
own meals. and therefore he desires
an immediate divorce from his wife.
Clara Smith. Besides her failure to
cook breakfast during the last I'VE
years of their seven years of married
bliss, Smith declares that said wife Of
tentimes failed to provide other meals.
Smith further recites that on numer-
Gus occasions he has come home at the
close of the day only to find his wife
gone and no supper in sight Further
more on these nights the wife is ac-
cused of not returning home till along
about 10 or II O'Clock. Smith asks
for a divorce and for costs. The
Smiths were married in Topeka on No
yember II, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-17
BIC SEED PROBLEM
Kansas viii Plant % Million
Acres of Crops This Year.
Jardine Says $4,000 School
Children Will Help.

Seed problems in Kansas are vitality
serious, according to Dean Jardine,
who spoke before the council of de-
Tense here today. He sail the state
this spring would plant twenty-five
million acres to various crops. Under
his suggestion the state defense council
will conduct a survey of the available
seed situation and work out plan for
distribution of seeds in all counties.
The sorghum situation was declared
by Dean Jardine as serious. He said
the shortage of seeds was greater than
at any time in twenty or thirty years.
Nearly 5000 school children will be
modified for farm work in the state
under the Jardine program. He urged
a siX-day school week and the release
of children and. teachers for early
work on the farm or in win-the-war
endeavors.
Before the end of the year, Professor
Blackmar declared, every community
will. realize the need of home guard
units. He urged support of the guards
and a vagrancy program that will
compel every man who won't fight to
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-17

Lewis will address the scores of the
most prominent men of the state who
will attend the banquet. Altho his
subject has not yet been announced.
it is expected he will have lot to say
about the war and administra ton
progress and policies AS a speaker.
Senator Lewis has won the admira ton
of all Washington since taking his
seat in the senate.
Senator w. II. Thompson of Kansas
will also be a speaker at the banquet.
Thompson will accompany Lewis on
the latter's trip to the SunfloWer state.
rar Program Announced.
The entire program for the banquet
was announced today by Birch. In ad-
sdition to Thompson and Lewis. the
speakers for the evening and their
subjects will be as follows:
Opening address, President A. w.
Kopke. Emporia.
Keep the Fires Burning" Judge
Thomas II. Grisham. Cottonwood
Falls.
- The Women of Kansas" Caroline
brennan, Arkansas City.
Calling to Kansas" James r. Start,
McCracken, Kan.