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New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Austrian Socialists
Fear Women Voters
Will Restore Karl

VIENNA, Saturday, Nov. 80 (By The
Associated Press The term "votes
for women" is beginning to take on a
sinister meaning here, when con-
sidered in connection with the fact that
Emperor Charles mas not formally alb
dicated. The Socialist newspapers
claim that the women voters are being
influenced By TIE clergy, and they also
are making fierce attacks on Charles,
openly charging that he has agents in
Switzerland and other countries and
that he is working with the Christian
Socialist party with the intention Of
coming back to the throne of Austria
Hungary.
There will be elections in January
for new Parliament and the con-
frmation of the republic or the re-
establishment of the monarchy, accord
ing to the vote.
While the present Austrian govern
ment is unable to assume and pay the
totals of money due on war contracts,
which we're entered into jointly with
Hungary, Bohemia and the other
states of the old empire, it is making
on account. These are being
charged against the imperial govern
ment in the hope of securing reim-
bursement when the war debt is dis
tributed among the various republics.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Wilson Asked to
Help Seat Russian
Peace Delegates
Members of American De-
fence Society See Danger
in ignoring Country
Tribune Wnshinqton Bureau

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Representa-
tion of the law and order element of
Russia at the peace council was urged
to-day upon President Wilson in tele-
grams from branches and individual
members of the American Defence Soci-
felt by the society that President Will
aon's influence in the council could
bring about such representation, and
he is urged to exert his influence.
Among the points urged by the soci-
ETY. IN Its movement is the probability
that the Russian people, if ignored,
will turn in despair to autocracy and
will become a world menace. 1t also
is feared that such sighting Of that
nation might develop in it an antagon-
ism to the countries which left it to
its fate.
The recognition of the Omsk govern
ment in order that proper representa-
tives of Russia may sit in the peace
council, is another point urged by the
society.
Russia has borne and is bearing a
tremendous BURDEN" said Charles
Stewart Dawson, chairman of the board
Of trustees of the society, land it
would be cowardly and un-American for
us to abandon her. Russia looks to
America for deliverance from the Boil
shevist menace, and there can be do
doubt that the future of Russia lies
close to the hearts of the people of the
United States, who, we believe, will
support the policy of having the Rus
sian party of law and order represented
at the peace table"
Starvation Great Menace
Millions of people are fated to die
of starvation in Russia this winter the
society fears, due to the disorder that
reigns in the Moscow and Petrograd
districts and to the fact that Russias
transportation facilities have been de-
stroyed by the inefficiency of the Boil
shevlki, unless the Allies help Russia
to regain her feet and rehabilitate her
self. The society also understands that
Great Britain and France long have
been ready to render Russia help in
arming and uniforming the party of
law and order represented in the
armies opposed to the Bolsheviki.
"Ihe party Of law and order seeks a
hearing at the peace conference and
pleads for this aid" adds Mr.. Dawson.
No explanation has been received by
this government as to why Marshal
Foch changed the terms of armistice
concerning the withdrawal of German
troops from Russia after the text of
the original draft mad been communi-
Gated to President Wilson. The gen
eralissimo had received authority to
make some changes, but there has been
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Entente Likely to
Demand Remuneration
By K aiser's Heir

PARIS. Dec. 1.-The "Petit Journal
says it is convinced the associated
powers will now demand the formal
abdication Of Frederick William. the
former German Crown Prince.
In an article seeking to penetrate the
significance Of the publication at the
present moment of the German EN-
ror's abdication. Jean Herbette. DO
litical editor Of the Temps" con-
.udes with this passage:
More than ever it is possible Ger
many is preparing ourprise for us.
More than ever must France remain
close union with her companions in
arms. 40
But this union to be efficacious
aust be general. 1t is not only the
european y lies which must remain
hand in hand. The role of the United
States, which was decisive in the lat-
ter stages of the war, is no less de-
cisive in preparing for peace.
"Nothlng can be done which binds
the future before the arrival in
Europe of President Wilson. The com ~
yyersations which are now going on in
London have no diplomatic Character
1T is Foch not Pichon lForeirn
Minster) who accompanies PremIsr srls ~
Clemenceau."
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02

begin picking up, it Is declared, hot
periods from the Capitol If the Presi-
dent desires to be informed of them
x-President Taft, it was declared
here tonight, hearing Of the plan by
some Republicans to attempt to cross
examine the President during his ad-
dress to Congress, has earnestly ad-
vised the Republican leaders not to
permit anything OF the sort Mr.. TAM
Is said to- take the v:ew that II wou d
lower the dignity of the party and be
really serious breach for any ques-
tions to be put to President of the
United States
The leaders also are advising against
any serious proposal to adopt a resolu-
ton sending n Senatorial committee to
Versailles to report to the Senate on
the deliberations of the peace confer
ence. so that the Senate would be in
formed adequately before attempting
to ratify or reject the peace treaty.
Against Back Door Sneaking
"The nero introduction of the Cum
Minis resolution, providing for COM
mittee of eight Senators to go to Paris,
is rebuke enough" said one very prom
lnent Democratic leader tonight. 81 do
not think, however, that the Senate
should be put into the position Of
sneaking up to the back door of ths
peace conference. The President
should have appointed three Senators,
but he has failed to do so, and there is
nothing for US TO do"
1t was reported in Administration
circles tonight that the President will
oppose at Versailles the admission to
the peace table of a commits sioner rep
resenting the Vatican. as reported to
have been requested by Cardinal Gas
pari, the Papal Secretary of State. 1t
is also said that the President is op
posed to the admission of any repre-
sentatives of neutral countries. 1t is
thought, however. that if any league Of
nations idea at all is adopted, repre-
sentatives of the neutrals must be ad-
mitted later on in the conferences to
decide upon the details of such
league.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02

mean and contemplate figure, hiding
his head from the ruin he brought on
hls country, and that if we prosecute
hlm we may somehow impart dignity
to him.
"On the other hand how can
respect for international law in the
future be based on the immunity Of
the principal offender against it's pro-
visions in the past?"
Abdication Surprises Britain
The formal abdicasion of the Kaiser
caused considerable surprise in Eng
land 1t had been supposed. on the
strength of the announ cement made bv
Prince Maximilian or Baden while
Chancellor and the reports of the Ber~
lin Council Of Soldiers and Worknen's
Delegates that William Hchenzollern
had abdicated before he left Germany
for Holland.
The abdication of the former Grown
Prince was accented here as fact on
the same basis. but it is now believed
that Frederick William has not relin-
qushed his claim to the throne. The
ex-Emperor's pronunciamento speaks
for himself only.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
$50 Correspondents
Depart for France
To Report Parieys

Taking two day lead on the George
Washington, which is to leave this port
for France on Tuesday with the Presi-
dent and his party, the steamship
Orizaba left New York yesterday for
Brest with $50 newspaper correspon-
dents. photographers and motion pic
ture men.
She may not arrive off the French
coast ahead of the Presidential party,
however, as the George Washington is
a faster vessel and if pushed at top
speed may overhaul the shipload Of
spondents.
The passenger lists of the Orizaba
was made up OF newspaper men from
all parts of the country but the travell-
ers represent only part of the host Of
writers who have obtained passports.
The War Trade Bureau issued a
blanket export license covering all
baggage taken aboard by them. The
Orizaba, new steamship built for the
Ward Line and taken over by the
United States Shipping Board, will
probably arrive at Brest in the fore
noon # December II.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
$4,000, 900, 900 Allies
Bill for Sea Losses
British Suggest Germans Be
Forced to Run Ships in
Bond to Paw Interest
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i'1oUne London Bureau
LoNDON, Dec. l.-British naval men
estlmate that the total bill against
germany for sinking merchantmen will
amount to S4,oOo,oOO,Ooo of which
about one-half represents careoes and
one-half hulls
bermany's merchant marine is said
to be worth approximately s2.5OO.-
ooo.ooo, end thus inadequate to meet
the obligation. 1t is suggested that
Germany run her merchant ships in
pond for the Allies in order to paw the
interest on the debt and WI en- the
earnings increase to pay the CAPITAL by
degrees. Under this scheme the Allies
VIII use the ships for their own pur-
roses ana Germany, if she requires
1000, must fetch it in the dismal.tled
tatt'eshlps which she still retains.
mat portion OF the imperial fleet
winch still remains in Germany is con-
quite worthless for war purposes,
which, according to reports. German
Admiral Meurer volunteered also to
surrender to Admiral Beatty if he
wished.
1t is stated that the armor could not
be removed from the German vessels,
and that it would be uneconomic to run
them as cargo boats but it is argued
that Germany deserves no considera-
tlon. 1t is suggested also that some
boilers could be removed to make more
cargo space.
1t is reckoned that the surrendered
German warships approximate Allied
losses in naval units. but whereas most
of the Allied losses were old ard COM
parntively obsolete craft, the German
warships are Of the latest and most
powerful types.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02

no indication here that the consent
given by him for the enemy to continue
the occupation Of an. Allied country
was pleasing to this government.
The Allies and the United States
have not been in complete accord in
regard to Russia since the last days
of the Kerensky government. While
Kerensky was still in power. the Brit
ish, French and Italian governments
made sharp representations to the Pro-
visional Government, giving such
offence TO Kerensky that he complained
to the American Ambassador and ex-
pressed his qualification that the
United States had not joined in the
representations, which demanded that
Russia exert herself to still greater
effort, Notwithstanding that Russia, as
Kerensky said, was exhausted.
Wilson Against Intervention
France particularly, and the other
Allied nations also desired military
Intervention in Russia after the advent
Of the Bolsheviki and their negotiation
of a separate peace with Germany.
President Wilson resisted and did not
finally assent to a limited expedition
until after very urgent presentations
had been made by France. The an
nouncement by this government of the
purpose of the expedition IN associ-
alton with japanese troops, was to pro-
tect "the eastward moving Czecho-
Slovaks."
The British have issued a proclara-
ton at Archangel saying that Great
Lritain would never recognize d Rus
sian government which was not at war
with the Central Powers. But, hos
tilities having ceased, Russians. inclld-
ing those who are fighting the Boil
sheviki, assert that without an explicit
there can be no justi.
fcation for continued warfare on Rus
ci N tnrri rnr1r
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Ukrair1ial1s Here
Protest Against
Polish Invasion
Ask United States to Pre-
vent Restoration of ANY
Kind Of Autocracy
Fear Internal Strife
Reported Occupation Of Lem
berg Arouses Thousand
at Mass Meeting

More than thousand Ukrainians of
this city and vicinity made a vigorous
protest yesterday afternoon at mass
meeting at Arlington Hall, 90 st.
Marks Place, against occupation of
Ukrainian territory by Polish soldiers,
who within the last week are reported
to have entered Lemberg and to have
overwhelmed the population.
The local Ukrairians are backing
their countrymen in their stand for
democratic government, now that the
German military dictator has been de-
posed. They passed resolutions yes
terday asking that the United States
government exert pressure upon the
Polish government to stop bloodshed
which may lead to internal strife, and
pleaded with this government to rre-
vent the restoration in any form of
autocracy in the Ukraine.
The meeting was called by the
Ukrainian Federation of the United
States and plans for national congress
OF Ukrainians were outlined and local
delegates chosen. The congress will
be held in Washington on December
Is. with these aims: To oppose Polish
imperlalistic designs, to ask for
Ukrainian independence. to select an
American representative who viii sit
with the Ukrainian delegation at Ver-
sallles and to promise the support of
American Ukrainians to President Will
son for his international programme.
Regarding the capture of Lembcrg
lN,yth po1n tI,O =
issued this statements:
"The Ukrainian people will not sub
nit to the conquest by Poles of the
city of Lemberg, the capital Of Eastern
Galicia, which. with its popu alton
rs per cent Ukrainian, is historically
and ethnologically Ukrainian territory.
The Polish attempt to incorporate for
chilly Ukrainian districts into Poland
is an infringement of the principles
laid down by President Wilson in re-
gard to self determination Of peoples.
Ukrainians, conscious Of their rightful
cause, await with confidence the award
ing to abide by it. BY their precipi-
tate action, the Poles are endangering
the peaceful settlement of the con-
troversy."
Lemberg, capital of Galicia, as Aus
tria's share in the partition of Poland
was called, was the fourth most i'm
portant city in the Dual Monarchy. In
1900 its population was 159,618, of
whom more than 80 per cent were
Poles. Founded about 1859 by the
Ruthenian Prince Daniel, it was capt
ured by Asimir the Great in 1910, and
Polish thereafter, although
once the seat of an important German
colony.
Reports of massacres of the Jewish
in Galicia which have
reached this country led to the prepa-
ration OF a resolution requesting the
United States government to consider
the temporary occupation of Eastern
Galica by American troops as a means
to prevent further bloodshed and dis
organization. The resolution was read
at the meeting, but because Of the lack
of time for discussion it was not acted
upon.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Heavy Calibre Guns
Hidden by Germans
"Big Berthas'' and Parts of
Emplacements Shipped
Into Interior

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION, Dec. (By The Associa-
ted Press) (By Courier to Nancy).-
The inside facts regarding big Bertha
and the other monster German gun
may be locked up with the numerous
secrets Of Germany.
Information that reaches the Ameri-
can army othclals is to the effect that
the German guns of heavy calibre at
various points have been shipped to
the interior on fiat cars. Shipments
of parts Of big guns emplacements are
also reported.
Germans, interrogated as to the dis
position of big Bertha" and the other
large calibred cannon, claim to be
ignorant of their present whereabouts
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02

had arisen among the nations and pre-
sent a definite programme OF develop
ment to the peace congress.
VIII Take Up Duties
"I have been advised that the func-
try as the Mid European Union have
been assumed by new body already
sitting in Paris" he said. because
Of it's proximity to the scene Of action
the new body can more fully represent
the sentiment of the mid European ma
tiona.
"rhe departure for Europe Of lgnace
Padcrewsk has caused much specula-
tion on the subject OF the relations be-
tween Poland. Czech o. Slovakia and the
other midEmopean nations.
ut can be authoritatively stated that
the relations between DR.. Masaryk and
the Polish leaders are Of the friend
hest character. AS has been recently
announced, certain international diff
ferenccs which at one time existed be-
tween certain factions in Poland have
pcen harmOnized,
All Factious Represented
ut is now considered probable that
the new body in Paris, which would
seem to do away with the necessity of
the present mid European union, viii
give every facility for smoothing out
the differences which existed in the old
organizations.
Besides, Polnd and Czecho- Slovakia,
Rumania, Albania, Greece, the Zionists
and other interested nationalitics are
sad to be already represented and in
process Of formulating q harmonious
plan covering the interests of entire
middle Europe for submission to the
peace conference"
The most important function remain
lnf for mid Europeans il the United
states, Mr.. Norton said, "was thedis-
semlration CT information concerning
t5er peoples
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02

world, and in this way learned of the
Russian mobilization measures.
"But when | heard that the British
fleet had put - sea returned of my
own accord. They mad nearly caught
me. On my orders German ships re.
turned at once to the security of Nor
wegian harbors. Later it would not
have been possible for them to do So"
Calls OF Mobilization
The Emperor then mentioned dec
larations of General w. A. Soukhomli-
nof, Russian Minister of War, during
ward, which he later altered to the
statement that he had not ordered real
mobilization, but only readiness for
mobilization.
The Emperor, however, insisted on
the correctness of the first declaration,
according to which the Gar had been
caused by the Kaiser to recall his order
for mobilization. He declared that
General Nicholas Januschkcvitch, chief
of the Russian Imperial General Staff,
deceived the Car and the order was
carried out in spite of him. This
mobilization, the Kaiser would have it,
was the final reason for the war
Gar Forced Into War
The Russian war party at the court,
the Kaiser continued, already had in
the spring of 1914, compelled the Czar
to make preparations for war. From
that time Siberian regiments were
gradually drawn westward. They were
told that manmuvres were the reason
for these movements, and thus they
marched on to the Volga River and
further westward until they reached
Wilma, where they we're suddenly
handed out loaded cartridges and told
that they were now going to fight in
earnest
an fact said the Kaiser in ending
the interview, "Russian troops already
were over our frontier before war was
do 1oro6
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02

policy and solution as to territorial
questions with Serbia, Rumania and
Greece are imperative.
"The conference insists on the ne
cessitv of creating the league of ma
tions as necessary condition to
peace, and therefore declares itself
for revision Of treaties which have
been concluded up to the present and
for the establishment Of an interna-
tional condition founded on the indie
pendence and the right of self dis
position of peoples.
"Social democracy is against war
of conquest and aims at rapid con-
clusion of peace"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Germans. PROTESTING
"T er. .'ible'' Arnaistice,
Put Hope in Wilson

BERNE, Nov. 28.-The German
Peace Society at Munich Bavaria, has
directed q passionate appeal to the
Swiss press against the terrible
(armistice) conditions and their in
justice TO new Germany which has
rid itself of its militaristic leaders"
The appeal is addressed to call those,
in enemy or neutral countries who
represent the ideas of Justice and the
right Of national self development"
The message continues.
"The most prominent and most
powerful of those is President Will
son That he does not content him
self with the original armistice re-
qurements, calling for evacuation of
occupied territories, but has agreed to
the awful conditions imposed, is grim
ly portentous and probably will weak
en- his own influence in the extraor-
dinary peace conference.
eve do not give up hope that he
will hold 10 his oft-repeated solemn
programme that he is willing to Judge
the concrete peace problems justly, and
that with the help of pacifcally
minded circles in Allied countries he
will be able to romplish his wishes
eve appeal principally to the real
and lasting interests of the victors
" repeat to tn nj what we so often
and 80 insistently have said to our
own people during the war. A genuine
peace the creation of a worldwide
lasting peace guaranteeing order and
legality is only possible if no people
is outraged in its vital interest in the
right to self determination.
"a Germany humiliated, torn to
pieces, damaged and damned to a
miserable economic existence, would
be just as great a danger to a world
peace a. Germany protected in its
obvious rights and conditions of be-
ing, would be a protection for it,"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Dispute Over Adriatic
Frontier More Acute
Tribune Washinqton Bureau

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Italo
Jugo-Slav differences are becoming
more pronounced and the question has
reached decisive stage, says the
"Harvatska Drzava," of Agram. The
Serbian press bureau made public to-
day the following quotation from this
journal:
The request made by the Jugo- Slav
commtte for revision of the Treaty
of London in so far as the latter con-
Germs the Croatian territory on the
Adriatic coast, is supported by Ameri-
ca, England and France. Even in Italy
Minister Bissolati, leader of the So
important daily Of Milan. the
'Corriere Della Sierra as its organ, in
favor of an entente with the Jugo-
Slavs.
The continual declarations and con-
ferences of DR.. Trumbich show that
the question has reached q decisive
phase. However, everything seems
to indicate that the Jugo-Slay Com
mittee anticipates success.
"The question is indisputably of
great Importance to us, because at all
events the national frontier between
the Italians and ourselves must be es-
tablished during the pourparlers with
the Entente powers The Italians are
trying to establish it as much as pos
sible toward the east. while the Jugo-
Slav Committee endeavors to push it
back toward the west.
This combat becomes much the
more interesting because the members
of the Jugo-Slav Committee who di-
rect it automatically as we'll as in the
press are Croats from Dalmatia and
Istruda, and consequently men who
have lived in continual contact with
the Italians, becoming imbued with
their culture, and who have at the
same time spent their whole lives in
struggling against the Italians of the
country
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Germans Pillage in
Retreat From Russia
Poles Attack 1,5OO Marching
From Lodz; Denied Use
of Railroads

PARIS, Dec. l. - German troops,
which have been occupying Russian
territory. are returning to Germany
under great difficulty, according to
dispatch from Copenhagen. One de-
tachment of 1900 men marching from
Lodz, seventy-tive miles southwest OF
Warsaw. were attacked by Poles and
only succeeded in reaching the German
border after undergoing severe hard
ships.
The German army Of 100000 men IS
being forced to march homeward
through snow and rain. The men can
not use the railroads because the Rus-
slams returning to their own country
have taken over all the rolling stock
The Germans are pillaging as they
pass through villages, the inhabitants
taking flight as the soldiers approach.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-02
Body Functioning in u. S.
Will Be Superseded by
Other Body
Rivalries Are Ending
E. S. Norton Says Nations Are
Reaching Agreement on
Big Problems

Elliott S. Norton, who resigned v,s
terday AS executive secretary of the
Mid-European Union formed recently
in Philadelphia, announced that the
organization had been superseded by 8
similar body formed in Paris with
which Professor Thomas G. Ma,aryk
now on his way to become President of
Czecho- -Slovakia, and Ignace Padercw-
ski, who declined to be candidate for
the presidency of Poland, might be af-
filiated.
The new organization, he said, in
tended to smooth out differences that