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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
of Germans 7OWdrd
War Prisoners Brings Sharp
Demand for Action by Allies
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London, Wednesday, Nov. 20 (Brit-
ish Wireless Service) The Times, in
discussing the casualties during the
war calls upon the allied govern
ments to compel the Germans to treat
the prisoners in their hands without
abuse. 1t says that the losses IN the
war are the greatest since Asatic
barbarians carried on wars of ex-
termination
Now for the first time" it says,
1--WE begin to learn officially at how
great cost the victory has been won.
Our casualties on land amount to the
enormous figure of 3,049000, To
Judge the full sum of bloody sacrifice
the casualties of our allies and the
murders German has done must be
added.
These published casualties are
more than double the entire white
population of New Iceland or of the
Union of South Africa. They are far
greater than the population of any
city in the world except London and
New York.
Even now when the Germans are
whining and clamoring for the modi-
fication of conditions incomparably
milder than those they forced upon
Russia and Rumania, they show
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22

neither pity nor common prudence to-
ward the helpless victims still in their
power The brutality they are show
ling our unfortunate prisoners almost
exceeds belief They already have re-
duced the number by systematic
cruelty and starvation. They now are
turning them adrift without food,
warm clothing or money, to find their
way through hostile populations to
the frontier as best they can.
1T is time. and high time, for the
allies to tell the Germans that this
monstrous and inhuman abuse must
cease promptly They have the right
to make the demand and the power
TO enforce it, Their own peoples will
fiercely resent any hesitation in the
exercise of either"
The Daily News urges that the
names of commandments and all Off
GERS in the German camps which re-
lease prisoners in a helpless condition
should be demanded at once. pref
erabIv bv wireless" so that they may
be made to answer for their behavior
1t adds that the allied governments
should establish at once who it is that
now is responsible for the conduct of
affairs in Germany and what is the
exact position of the new government
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
RED CROSS UNIT
FIRST YANKS To
REACH GERMANY
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Paris, Nov 21.-A delegation of the
American Red Cross has crossed the
Rhine into Baden at Huningue, tHun-
ingen), placing the first Americans
on German soil The place where the
river was crossed is a short distance
north of the Swiss frontier.
The German soldiers accepted
American flags and officers cleared
the roads for the Red Cross trucks
and insisted that the Red Cross work
ers drink with them.
German soldiers councils in Baden
are selling German arms and supplies.
The population. which is revolution
ary, is in complete control. Ragged
and famished Italians almost raised
the roof of the Red Cross eanteen
with cheers when the Americans
opened the place
The Red Cross delegation left Switz-
erland for Alsace Friday. taking with
it a truck load of supplies. Two hun
dred Italians We're fed. A canteeu
was established at st. Louis. Ten
thousand Germans passed the canteen
all wearing revolutionary red ribbon
or rosettes. The officers and men
carried red flags.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
THREE HUNDRED
MILLIONS Topped
FROM WAR BILL
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Washington, Nov. 21.-Savings
through war department readiustment
orders, including cancellation of con-
tracts, are estimated at Sl,336. .000. 900
by Secretary Baker in letter read to
the senate by Senator Martin of Vir-
ginia, chairman of the appropriations
committee.
"On contracts which have been let,
hut upon which no work has yet been
DONE Mr.. Baker wrote, ''cancella-
tions aggregate saving of 500, 0,000,
600.
IAN order was made on the 18th OF
November cutting out all overtime
and Sunday work. The amount saved
by this order aggregates about $4,000
600. 600 day
In the bureau of aircraft produce
tion orders have been telegraphed
stopping all production on a large
numb of Items including planes of
various types. engines. parts and spe-
cal instruments, which aggregate the
estimated saving Of 1925. 900, ,000.
In addition to the foregoing, plans
have been made TO begin the demobili-
zation Of the forces under arms. How
rapidly il will be possible for ls at
present to return soldiers from over
seas cannot be Immediately deter
mined
In the termination of contracts for
supplies and war material, the war de-
partment is working in close harmony
with the war industries board and the
department of labor, in order that
there may be utmost freedom for the
resumption Of civil business and the
most complete opportunity for labor
released from war Industries and milf
tary service to find suitable and prof
table industrial and commercial re-
employment
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
HOW TO ADDRESS
PRISONERS MAIL

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Washington, Nov. 21.---Letters TO
American soldiers who were prisoners
in Germany when the armistice was
signed should be addressed to the COM
pany and regiment with which they
served before their capture, the war
department announced today The
words Former Prisoner of War in
Germany" should he written in the
lefthand corner of the enevelope.
Christmas packages may be sent to
men who were prisoners after coupons
to be attached to the parcels are OBJ
tanned bv.the nearest relatives of the
men from any local chapter Of the
Red Cross.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
MEDALS AUTHORIZED
FOR ALL SOLDIERS
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Washington, Nov. Bronze
medals for all soldiers and sailors who
have served in the war are authorized
by resolution adopted by the senate
today ard sent to the house. Senator
Pittman of Nevada, author Of the res
olution. read letter from President
Wilson endorsing it.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver. Colo. Nov 21.-For New
Mexico: Friday and Saturday partly
cloudy; snow flurries northeast por-
tion Friday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Arizona: Friday and Saturday gem
orally fair; not much change in tenn
Deratllre
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
The British. Grand Fleet, Five
American BattIeshipS and
Three French Vessels Re-
Ceive Captive Vessels
SEVENTY-ONE GERMAN
VESSELS GIVEN UP
Enemy Ships Taken to Scot
land and Anchored in Firth
Of Forth, to Go Thence to
the SCapa Flow

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Edingburg, Scotland, Nov. 21.--(by
The Associated Press)-Germany's
high seas fleet after its surrender to
the allied navies was brought to the
Firth of Forth today
The British grand fleet and five
American hattleships and three
French warships in two long col
umns, escorted the seventy one Ger
man vessels to their anchorage.
London, Nov. 21.-The German
fleet as specified in the terms of
the armistice with Germany was
surrendered today to the allies.
This announcement was made Of
ficially by the admiralty this after
noon
The commander-in-c OF the
grand fleet has reported that at
$3.50 o'clock this morning he met the
first and main installment of the
German high seas fleet which is
surrendering for mternment
The German fleet that surrendered
to the British today, it became
Known TINS evening, consisted OF nine
battleships, five cruisers, seven light
cruisers and fifty destroyers.
The point of the rendezvous for
the allied and German sea forces
was between 80 and 40 miles east
Of May Island, opposite the Firth of
Forth.
~'r Destroyer Strikes M.ne
The fleet which witnessed the sur
render consisted of some 400 ships,
including sixty dreadnaughts, so
light cruisers and nearly 200 de
stroyers. Admiral Sir David Beatty,
commander of the grand fleet, was
on the Queen Elizabeth
One German destroyer while on
its way acros the North sea with
the other ships of the German high
seas fleet to surrender to the allies,
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
TAKING 81 22|,QF CABLES
ATTACKED s. SENATORS
As BREAKING Of FAITH
ON PART Of PRESIDENT
WATSON SUSPECTS ACTION WAS
TAKEN IN ORDER To SUPPRESS
NEWS FROM PEACE CONFERENCE

Seizure Declared Unnecessary and Evidence of Program on
Part of Certain Cabinet Members With "SoCastc Ten
dences' to Effect State Socialism; Sherman CritiCises
Decision Of President to Attend Peace Council Declaring
There Is no Need for Such Step and That Executive
Will Be Out of Touch With Other Branches of Government
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
Not 10 Fix Mercury Price.

Washington, Nov 21.--Maximum
prices upon quick silver will not be
fixed by the war industries board, it
was announced today, but aefeements
now existing between quick silver pro-
ducers ard the board will rot be af-
fected.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
LOCAL REPORT.

A summary OF weather conditions
for the twenty-four hours ending at
6 p. m. yesterday follows: Maximum,
81; minimum, 25. range, 32; temp. at
6 p. m. 81; wind, southeast, clear.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
Prohibition Bill Completed.

During the day congress formally
completed and sent to President Will
son the bill for war time prohibition,
effective July l. next. The president
promptly signed the measure.
Other matters on which action was
taken before closing gavels dropped
were confirmation of the appointment
of former Solicitor General John w
Davis as American ambassador to
Great Britain and indefinite postpone
ment by the senate privileges and
elections committee of action on the
resolution proposing a contest of the
election of Truman II. Newberry. re-
publican, as senator from Michigan.
Except the war revenue bill, little
business was left unfinished by con-
gress which turns now, for the new
session, from the problems of war to
those of peace and reconstruction.
During the ten-day period before the
new session opens. the senate finance
committee will endeayor to complete
revision of the revenue measure,
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
Party Now in Majority At
tempting to Enact LegiSIa-
ton for Time When They
viii Be in Minority
SENATOR SIMMONS
SUBMITS HIS PLAN
Program Laid Before Senate
Finance Committee; Repub-
Iican Opposition May Delay
Passage Until Next Year

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Washington, Nov. 21.--A detailed
plan for revising the pending war
revenue bill so as to impose taxes and
provide revenue aggregating about
$4,000 OO0,00 next year and $4,000
600, 600 in 1920, in line with Secretary
McAdoo's recommendations was sub
mitted today to the senate finance
committee by Chairman simmons
decision on the plan was deferred,
but vote may be reached tomorrow
Republican members vigorously OPP
posed the proposal to establish 1920
tax rates in the measure, but Chair
man simmons said they were advised
that if hey obstruct the passage of the
bill with the majoritys plan to privde
1920 taxation, a straight levy of so
per cent on war profits to furnish the
government necessary revenues, will
be put through.
Senator simmons plan is to reduce
The bill to $4,000, 900 900 for 1919 pro-
poses the retention of the house rates
on incomes and war excess profits,
except the 6 per cent differential on
undistributed corporation earnings;
elimination of the 20 per cent tax on
luXuries and retention of other spe-
cial, miscellaneous taxes, but at rates
not to exceed an increase of one-third
over those cf the existing law
Would Abolish Profit Tax.
For 1920 Senator simmons plan
contemplates abolshing the war
profits tax, reduction of individual and
corporations normal sncame .rates
from to per cent and reduction by
about one-third in the excess profits
schedule as now proposed in the re-
vlsed committee draft. Also the spe-
cial miscellaneous taxes would be con-
tinued at the 1919 rates.
Both plans for 1919 and 1920 as pre-
sented BY Senator simmons, were said
to have the approval of the treasury
department and also, generally, of the
democratic mmembers of the finance
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
Session Unprecedented for
Length, Bulk Of ApprOpria-
tionS and important LegiS-
Iation Passed
REVENUE MEASURE is
BIG BILL LEFT OVER
War Tie Prohibition Measure
Completed During the Day
and Sent to the President
for His Signature

washington, Nov. 21-The second
session of the siXty-fifth, or "war"
congress, which began last December
3, ended at D. m. today under a
resolution which had been adopted
earlier in the day by the senate, Al to
is, and by the house without objec-
ton
Since the third and final session of
this Congress will begin in eleven
days-December 2--the adjournment
today was devoid of many of the
spectacular features usually accom-
panying the ending of sessions
President Wilson did not go to the
capitol because no legislation requir-
ing his action was passed by either
body and only small groups of men,
bers and spectators waited for the
falling of the gavels of Vice President
Marshall and Speaker Clark.
Very little business was transacted
in either house during the day, most
of the senates time being taken up in
a spirited debate, while the house,
after passing the adjournment resolu-
ton recessed until Just before
O'Clock The usual committees from
the senate and house waited on the
president and were advised that he
had no eleventh hour communications
to make
The debate in the senate was mark
ed by an attack on President Wilson
by Senators Watson of Indiana, Sher-
man of Illinois and Kellogg of Min
nesota. republicans. who voiced OBJ
lection To his action in taking over
cable and express lines, and an adj
dress by Senator Reed of Missouri,
democrat, vigorously opposing the
plan for a league of nations. No re-
ply to the republican criticism was
made from the democratic side. al
though Senator Lewis of Illinois, dem
ocratic whip, sought, but failed, TO
secure recognition. The proposal for
a league of nations however, was de-
Tended by Senator Phelan of Cali
fornia democrat
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-22
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Washington, Nov 2l.-President
Wilson's action in taking over con-
troll and operation of marine cable
systems and express agencies, We're
vigorously criticised today in the sem
ate by republican senators. who said
it was part of a plan to establish per-
manent government ownership.
The speakers were Senators Wat
son of, Indiana Kellogg Of Minnesota
and sherman of Illinois, and in the
debate the president was criticised
for his decision to go to Europe and
George Creel, chairman Of the COM
mittee on public information, who, it
has been reported, is to accompany
the president, also was attacked,
Senator Watson denounced the
presidents action i'm taking over cable
lines as a breach of faith and charged
that their control was inspired by a
desire for government censorship of
dispatches during the peace confer
ence so that the representatives of
the European nations at the peace
table may not know what is being
said in the American congress about
the conference.
In the midst of the debate. Senator
Lewis of illinois, the democratic whip,
sought to reply to the republican SEN
ators. but did not get recognition He
did however, offer n resolution which
would put congress on record as fav-
oring government ownership of rail-
roads and telegraph and telephone
lines
In declaring his belief that the
presidents action was breach of
faith, Senator Watson said congress
voted this extraordinary power for
war purposes only.
why is that step taken ?" asked
the senator "ln my belief II is TAX
en- simply because of the fact that the
president Is loath to give up any Of
the power that we have clothed him
with and that those subordinates about
him, including those or the cabinet, do
not intend to relinquish that power
unless compelled to do so by legisla
tive action.
President Trip,
1--WE are left to the wide field of
conjecture as to why the president
say fit at this particular time TO take
over the cables. Certainty no one
viii claim that he is taking them over
as necessity Of war. I take it for
granted that when the president
leaves these shores to all intents and
purposes the cable lines will be cut.
| take it for granted that he does not
intend that any man at the peace
table shall know what is being said in
the house of representatives and on
the floor of this body and l take it
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-01-01
DANGER SEPARATE RUSSO-C GERMAN
PEACE NOT REALIZED in ENGLAND
Petrograd Correspondent Urges Allies tate Peace
Terms Consummation Enemy II the hstS Ssans Vic a
terry FOR hililiSarists ana Defeat for Deilocracy
London, Jan. 1.-The Petroerad cor

London, Jan. 1.-The Petroerad cor.
respondent of the Daily News wonder.
whether the danger of a separate
peace is realized in England. He says
it would be defeat for German de-
mocracy, in addition to assuring the
vital ensIavement of Russia, as il
would be a victory for the military
caste in Germany.
"It may mean." he adds, much
more than Russia's neutrality If VIC
make no move, it seems possible that
the Germans will ask the Russians to
help them in enforcing Russian peace
terms on the entente allies. Trotzky
is we'll aware of the danger, though
faced with the necessity of concluding
peace, and is doing his utmost to
stimulate a revolution in Germany.
FratCrnization at the front already has
passed beyond control of enemy off,
GERS, and enormous quantities of rev.
olutionary newspapers printed in
German are being distributed.
Take Powerful Hand.
II am convinced our only chance in
defeating German designs is to pub
lish terms as near the Russian terms
as possible, and, by taking a powerful
hand in the proposed conference, help
the democratic movement in Germany
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-01-01
FRENCH CAPTURE
LARGE NUMBERS
Magnitude of Achievement
Grows as Full Details Are
Received.

Italian Headquarters, in North
crn Italy, Dee. 3I.--(By the As
sociated Press. -7Thet magnitude
of the achievement of'the French
troops, on the Monte Tomba re-
gion, grows as full details are re-
ceived. In addition to 1913 men,
including forty-four Austrian of
ficers, several of high rank, made
prisoner and seven large guns
captured, the booty includes sixty
machine guns, several trench
quick -irers and a great amount
of miscellaneous war material.
But the chief significance of the
stroke is the change from defensive
to offensive tactics, and the stirring
enthusiasm and sureness with which
the French delivered their initial blow.
Thus far the enemy has been on the
offensive, with the Italians delivering
telling defensive blows.
Now, however, the French have
turned the scale and the enemy is be-
ihS uNleiShcu III IilIS SECTOR tnCs
first time since he reached the Piaye.
The scene was southeast of Monte
Tomba, low, snowless mountain lust
west of the Piave, where the allied
lines turn into the mountain region.
Here the artillery preparations began
Saturday, but the main bombardment
began at noon Sunday and increased
hourly until the enemy was deluged
by the French fire.
1t was thsa that the crack French
swung forward in steady
lines from Osteria di Monfenera and.
a front of about two miN
The heaviest forces were on the rS
wing. Italian and British airmeS.
the same time attacked the erf
from the air.
The struggle was comparatiyy
short and sharp, with most of ~
lighting on the right wing. The
.illery had so damaged the enemy no
sitions that he was unable to mako
my effective resistance. The French
osses were comparatively insignifi-
,ant.
Austrian soldiers made up the en-
ire enemy force engaged, which is
aiken to indicate that the German
are being moved farther
vest toward the Brenta river. 1t also
las been established that no forces
re being moved away from this front
nd that no new forces are being
,rought here
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-01-01

while helping the Russians to force the
German government in the direction
it has had to take.
Whatever party might be in power
in Russia, it would be compelled to
conclude peace, and Trotzky's method
is moro likely to damage Germany
than the method of any more polite
person in his place. The natioualiza-
ton of the banks puts a weapon more
powerful than the guillotine in the
hands of the government and probably
will end much of the present sabot-
age"
The writer foreshadows a further
leavening of tho ministry by men from
other parties joining the government.
The Petrograd correspondent Of the
Times, who is visiting in London. con-
tinueS his -holshevik statements
todaY He says it is not unlikely that
the Germans who are now reckoning
upon the great advantages they ex-
pect from the Russian revolution, will
suffere a gricvous disappointment,
provided the friends of the Russian
ration cffcr it n helping hand.
To Offset Adventures.
He implies that the Russian people
will not continue to submit to German
exploitation through holshevik "ad-
if closer union is estab-
lished between Russia and the entente
allies.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-01-01
JAPAN NEGOTIATING
ADVANCE TO CHINA
Ten Million Pounds Proposed
for Improving Status of
Bank of China.

Pekin, Dec. 31.-The Associated Press
is informed officially that Japan is
negotiating an advance to China of
100000 pounds for the purpose of
improving the status of the Bank of
China. The negotiations are being car
ried on with the knowledge of the
American, British, French and Rus
sian banking groups in the syndicate
which, with Japanese and German rep
resentatives, was formed before the
war to finance China. The terms will
be similar to the previous japanese
advances under the conditions of the
reorganization loan, but the other
banking groups will take no part in
it, on account Of the refusal of their
governments to, permit the sending of
bullion to China.
Japan viii loan the money with the
object of exercising control over the
currency reform. The Japanese no
titles the other banking groups that
unless they were willing to partici-
pate in the loan it would be negotiated
by the Japanese interests.