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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
SOLDIERS
ARE GIVEN WELCOME
More Than 5000 Ynnks Arrived In
New York on LaplAnd and
Minnekahda From England.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.--More than
5000 American soldiers arriving
here today from England on the
transports Lapland and MInnekahda
shared as a part OF their homecom-
ing reception the tremendous ova-
tlon given President Wilson as he
sailed for France on the George
Washington to help seal their vic
tory at the peace table.
The Lapland, bearing more than
1000 officers and men, most OF
them aviators, came in Just as the
presidential ship was about to sail.
The Minnekahda. which came in a
short time later. with 4,039 men
aboard, passed the George WaJhlng-
ton in the narrows. On each occa-
sion cheers for the president and
cheers for the soldiers were blended
as the ships passed,
Secretary OF War Baker. who had
come TO New York to witness the
presidents departure, visited the
Lapland as the troops were being
debarked and spent two hours chat
ting with them.
The British ensign over the stern
of the Minnekahda was flying at
half mast in tribute to Walter l..
Hart OF Malakoff. Texas. a member
of the 18th construction company.
who died OF pneumonia during the
VOYAGE.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
Woman Is Badly
Burned as Result of
Automobile Accident

Presence OF mind and two over
coats saved the life OF Mrs. George
Solander OF Blxby. wife of a we'll
driller, who was seriously burned
about the face and limbs when her
gasoline soaked clothing caught
fire last night just as she was be-
ing extricated from the wreckage
of the automobile in which she
had been riding.
Mrs. Solander, her husband and
Mrs. Ralph Spencer and her baby
were returning from Tulsa where
they had been on a shopping tour.
When about six miles east OF Sa-
pulpa, their Ford dropped off the
roadside down a ten foot cliff and
landed bottom up. pinning all four
p isengers underneath. None was
able to move for several minutes
and Mr.. Solander had Just sue
ceeded in crawling out from be-
meath tho automobile but was un-
able to move the car in order TO
release the others. Just at this
time. Joe Harper. we'll known Sa-
pulpa automobile dealer, and his
wife. who were on their way 10
Tulsa to hear the Cobb lecture.
came along. They Immediately
went to Solander's assistance and
another motorlst who happened
along also gave aid. They had
succeeded in moving the car to
enable Mrs. Spencer TO free her
self and baby and Mrs Solander
was being freed when the gasoline
tank burst and she was drenchcd
with gasoline.
From some cause the gasoline
took fire and Mrs. Solander be-
came literally a burning torch. II
was here that Harper and his
wife, seeing her danger, pulled off
their coats and threw them around
Mrs. Solander. The flames were
extinguished but not until Mrs.
Solander had received very pain
ful burns.
The entire party was taken In
Harper's automobile 10 West Tulsa
where DR.. Odon treated Mrs So
landers burns and she was re-
moved TO the home of a friend
where IT was said late last night
she was resting comfortably. So
lander's Ford was destroyed, Mr..
and Mrs. Harper came on to Tulsa
but arrived here too late for the
Cobb lecture.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
.HUMORIST COBB HAS.
A SERIOUS STREAK
Man Who Kids the World Through
Saturday Evening Post Brings
Fine Sentiment 10 Tulsa

America wants no territorial
gains In this war save the mounds In
France under which lie the bodies Of
American soldiers" said Irwin Cobb
last night in his story Of this coun-
try's part In the great conflict.
He had just told the 1000 Tulsans
at convention hall OF the great and
beautiful sentiment of the French
people who have adopted the graves
of fallen Yanks, who lle buried In
various spots throughout that re-
public. how the French women are
caring for them and keeping them
green and how they gather In every
little cemetery throughout that
stricken nation and weep over the
little round graves OF the soldiers
who came from n foreign cline to
make the supreme sacrifice.
"If there are any mothers In my
audience who have lost sons In the
great cause. and their bodies now lie
underneath French soil, let them be
consoled with the knowledge that the
noble women OF that country are
caring for their last resting place,
following the institution established
by the people of Brest on last Decor
alton day"
as IL 10 ne SuppObeu HluCn VI tne
Cobb talk sparklcs with his inlmlta-
bic wit and humor. He told OF the
fine fighting qualities OF the Yank
soldiers and the sacrifice OF the allies
in order that the war might be won.
And he sprinkled his story with
irvingcobbesks and saturdayevening-
postisms. based on his observations
in France and Belgium that brought
here the war from humorous side
as well as serious.
Cobb has seen lot of the war and
In spite OF hte fact that he insists
he'sa "rOttOn talker,' he n.opped up
on Tulsa when he delivered his vision
OF the conflict and what It means to
America and the world. Tulsans IN
dorsed II to man.
To the average American. Mr..
Cobb registers as a humOrist In his
writing he's "A juggler OF words and
metaphor. He Is an inventor OF
phrases and master OF simile. Last
night, he presented new slde-a
serious side--and he embodied in II
all of the sentiment and patriotism
that It takes to rally red -blooded
Americans. He certainly talks the
American language.
Mr.. Cobb was brought TO Tulsa by
the Community LyCeum course.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
GLASS CONSIDERING
POST OF TREASURY
Appointment Offered Virginia Con-
gressman and Nomination VIII
BE Made II lie Accepts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Repre-
sentative Carter Glass OF Virginia.
chairman of the house banking and
currency committee, is understood
to have been offered the post of Sec
retary OF the treasury by President
Wilson and his nomination Is eX-
pected TO go TO the senate imme-
diately IL he decides to accept
Members OF the house said today
that Mr.. Glass reluctance to sur
render the seat in congress TO which
he has Just been reelected after IS
years of service. was the only con-
sideration holding up the appoint
ment. Mr.. Glass himself would not
talk further than to say that he was
not ready to make any statement.
The understanding, both at the
capital and In official circles, gen.
orally is that President Wilson had
the nomination prepared last night
after conference with Mr.. Glass. II
Mr.. Glass accepts, II will go in, pos
sihly after Secretary Tumulty COM
municates by wireless with the pres
ident aboard the transport George
Washington on his way to France.
Secretary McAdoo's resignation as
head OF the treasury Is to take ef-
feet upon the appointment OF his
successor. He continues as director
general OF railroads until January / &,
or until a successor is named. The
indications now are that a new di-
rector general will not be named i'm
mediately.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
LLOYD GEORGE MEETS
ENGLISH OPPOSITION
Candidate Files Against English Pre-.
mler In Coming Elcctions--Bal.
four Is Unopposcd.

LONDON. Dec 4,--This was NOM
Ination day for candidates for par
lament In the coming general elec-
tlon and among the surprises was the
appearance OF an opponent Of Pre-
mier Lloyd-George at Carnarvon.
from which district Mr. Lloyd George
holds his seat. He Is Austin Harri-
son. editor OF The English Review.
who is standing on the plank OF a
league OF nations and the abolition
OF COnscrlption.
Another striking feature of the
nomination was the large number OF
unopposed returns.
Thus out OF 707 members 70 be
elected to the new parliament, 104
have already been returned upon
posed---ll coalition unionists, 2s
coalition liberals, II laborites, 90
Sim Feiners. one nationalist and
one Independent.
Among those elected are A. j.
Balfour. William Brace, parliament
tary under secretary TO the home
department; John Robert Clynes.
former food controller: J. Austen
Chamberlain, James William Low
ther speaker of the house OF COM
mons, and William Crooks, laborite.
The Sim Feiners elected include
Prof. Edward Devaler OF East Glare.
Count Plunkctt, from North Ros-
common. and William Cosgrave.
from Kilkenney.
The success of the Sim Felners in
securing 22 returns out of a total OF
lOj Irish seats was another of tho
days surprises. They had only six
seats In the last parliament
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
Who'll Be the Next?

In spite OF the fact hat Tulsans
have been learning to give, they
have forgotten their lesson.
There are but 20 days remaining
during which subscriptions to the
Empty Stocking Fund may be made
Donations to this fund should be gen
erous. as the needy population of
Tulsa has increased greatly during
the past year and II will require n
much larger amount this Christmas
than was necessary year ago. The
local humane agent must have an
idea Of the amount that will be
available that he may arrange his
lists of needy families and determine
just how much can be spent in each
case, and few dimes contributed
in this direction will insure a little
happy heart Christmas morning. All
checks should be made payable TO
the Empty stocking Fund" care Of
The World.
Previously acknowledged ..s14s. 90
X. d. Gwynne.'. '.......,..,.. 200
Total ....'.'.''...'' l0A'VV
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
N,KAISER REFUSES
TO GIVE INTERVIEW
hohenEollcrn Says He Is Private
Citizen When Asked by Corre-
spOndcnt for Statement.
By The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
-nAMERONGEN, Holland, Dec. g.
lluesday) II am a private citizen
Snu While In Holland will not make
any statement whatever for publi-
cation" IrP
u ms was the former German en-
Peror's message to the Associated
rress correspondent when he called
today. -
The German general Acting as or
Sey' formerly governor of Metz,
wvrvWusht the message direct from
"nIiam Hohenzollern, who last
Senihg was inclined to make q pre-
Tn Teuoh nut today changed his mind.
'ne message continued
q, iou must fully realize my posi-
S,I SVn' am threatened on all sides
hn n criminal charges, which, IL
uusht' | must face, Therefore |
1t reserve my statement until
e"S,ges are actually brought.
~, H'so' owe n certain loyalty to
o ne present German government and
Inot n'It make "A declaration which
""snt compromise others"
me correspondent requested the
eIneraI TO ask the former emperor
c,r ~nelher he would confirm the
hwn hown princes assertion regarding
sse, re Kruger telegram, and the gem
a. '.,r. brought back the answer.
me crown prince is absolutely
sInat TI.leSt in his facts. The telegram
S,eaoy %. written was laid before me
for signature. l refused to sign 1t
unaa mn ,hree days, but finally did so
Inru Iet pressure Of the German dip
whm whats and my political advisers,
senS, mI advanced many reasons for
haw'nrns h%rns the dispatch. or course,
sibiIi,g.' ibng signed it, take full respon-
ara me former emperor and emnress
tab,o eauing a very quiet life. Their
bawe be Is OF the simplest; in fact they
o1,r,o submitted to regulations re-
brea1 them to be rationed for
i,v u ana butter and other edibles
occ0sss De-, as the ordinary country folk
rounSinaily they walk in the sur
hsra haulns ing woods, but recent dsys
Lmno.o.een e oeen 80 wet 1t has been almost
'AS'0le for them to go out,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
ORIGINATES AT WASHINGTON
Howard and Other Oklahom-
ans Prepare Measure to
Submit to Legislature.
RECEIVED WITH SURPRISE
Local People Profess to Know
Nothing of Project; May
Be Discriminatory.
Special 10 The World.

Special 10 The World.
MUSKOGEE, okla. Dec. 4.---Oil
men here today disclosed a plan pro-
posing reduction Of the gross pro-
duction tax on oil from per cent
to Il per cent on all oil produced
IN this state which IL sold to Okla.
hom6 refiners They propose to
leave in effect the per cent tax on
oil shipped out OF the state for stor-
age or refining.
Acceptance OF this plan by the
state legislature before which the
plan will be placed would mean the
conservation OF Oklahoma oil ex-
pansion OF the oil industry and rea-
sonable assurance OF an adequate
present and future supply of oil for
Oklahoma's great refineries. The
plan was originated at an informal
meeting in Washington n few days
ago attended by T.. B. Howard of
Tulsa, congressman elect, and who Is
just concluding n term as state audi
tor; Judge Shea Of Tulsa. II. w.
Pentecost OF Oklahoma City. James
Swindler and w. ID. Egolf OF Musko-
gee.
All OF these men are well known
az oil operators. 1t il planned to
have a general oil meeting In Okla
homa City within the next ten days.
Chambers OF commerce and CONNER
cial clubs in Tulsa, Muskogee and
other oil centers OF the east side OF
the state will be asked to send dele
gates TO this meeting. OIL men also
will be invited to attend individually.
The Muskogee story was read over
the telephone TO q number OF prom
inent oil men and attorneys last
night, but none had heard of the
plan proposed by the Oklahomeas In
their Washington conference.
All were much Interested In the
plan but none cared to express his
opinion until he knew more about II.
Among attorneys. however, there
was a disposition TO view the pro-
posed legislation as discriminatory in
that II attempts to classify the re-
'lneries TO which oklahoma pro-
duced oil may be delivered. This
L was pointed out, might be con-
strued as in violation OF the anti
trust law. although Judgment was
sparinEly pronounced on the basis Of
an incomplete and perhaps vague
OF the proposition.
The plan will probably be made
the topic OF interesting discussion in
oil circles today
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
TO END ,PRUSSIANISM
Last Word Tells Object
to Put Down Mill
tary Power.
PARTY IS HEADED FOR BREsT
American Port in France
Debarkation Point;
Gets Reception.

NEW YORK. Dec. I.--Bound on
mission. the principal objects of
which are the abolition OF mIlitarism
ana the attainment of a just world
peace woodrow Wilson, first preai-
dent OF the United States to visit
Europe while In office. was toniKhtD
speeding across the Atlantic toward
France to attend the greatest inter-
national conference In history.
On the transport George Washing
ton' one-time German passenger
inner manned by navy crew and
with deck guns ready for action, and
accompanied by naval convoy, the
president left New York harbor to-
day amid a demonstration without
parallel In the history OF the mort
The president took his place on the
flying bridge AZ the great ship moved
down the bay River craft and ships
or many nations dipped flags and
footed whistles and Thousands OF per
sons bade him Godspeed in cheery-
and flag wavings from skyscrapers
and piers.
Cpwds Shout FarewelI.
Ott quarantine. where Staten
Island throngs waved and shouted a
second farewell and monitors, gun
boats and artillerymen at Fort Ham
llton Joined In saluting gun fire, the
George Washington met its ocean
convoy, tho ght Penn
sylvania and q quintet of destroyera
With her official consort ana 10
other destroyers which Joined the
fleet for cruise 10 the limit OF
American Territorial waters, the
George Washington disappeared over
the eastern horizon shortly after
| noon.
Mr.. Wilson left his native shores.
according to persons who conferred
with him before the George washing
ton sailed, determined 10 fight agalnst
militariEm In any form. He feels
that the crushing OF Prusslan mill
tarism is part of his plan for the
future peace OF the world, these in
formants said.
Meets Returning Troops.
In emphasis. Il seemed. OF Amerl-
cas- part In bringing about Germany's
downfall, the presidential party, out
bound. met some of the American
hosts returning from overseaa Two
thousand homecoming aviation
troops on the Lapland cheered the
George Washington as she left her
pier and outside quarantine the
Minnekahda was sighted, steaming
DIP the harbOr with more than 1000
soldiers and passengers.
In command OF Admiral Mayo, the
peace squadron is heading, II Il
undertood. for Brest. an American
debarkation port In France, It's date
OF arrival is uncertain, but q quick
passage IL not required, as ample
time remains for conferences prelim-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
ALLIES IN AGREEMENT
ON PEACE PLANS.

LONDON. Tuesday, Dec. S.-All
the nations represented at the in
traallied conference here today may
be regarded as in agreement with
the policy of Lloyd George as to COM
pelling Germany TO pay to the limit
OF her capacity. The allied repre-
sentatives were also agreed on the
proposition OF bringing to trial those
responsible for outrages on humanity
during the war
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
PORTO RICO LEGISLATURE
WANTS SELF.G0VERNMENT

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, Dec. a.
A resolution was introduced in the
lower house of the Legislature at n
special session today requesting the
United states to grant complete self
to Porto Rico. A mem
orial to President Wilson, asking
this boon, also was put before the
house. Both documents express the
belief that the Porto Ricans have
demonstrated their capacity for self
government, a right ~bich always
has been denied them.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
Aisne Thrust Ncxt.
TrnInmen Strike,

OMAHA. Neb.. Dec. 4.-Trainmen
'of the Omaha and Council Bluffs
Street Railway company went on
strike at 3 o'clock this morning. The
demand for recognition of their
union and better working conditions,
including shortening of working
hours. The street railway company
has refused TO deal with than as a
union. About 900 men ard, Infected.
See the new II. * l.. EIectrics.
Carload juAD arrived. Battery serv-
Ice Corporation, 416 South Boulder.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
LEIPZIG COUNCIL WANTS a
HINDENBURG ARRESTED.

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 4.--The
soldiers and workers council at
LEIPZIG has decided that German
generals headquarters shall be dis
solved and Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg arrested. according to the
Lokal Anzeiger OF Berlin.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
Recruiting for Marine
Corps viii Be Resumed

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Recruit-
ing for the marine corps will be re-
sumed once more under orders is
sued today by Secretary Daniels, En-
listment will be for four years
former standards will be maintained
and there will he no limit on the
number OF men to be accepted
Emergency sub stations established
during the war in small towns VIII
not be reopened for the present.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
OPEN DISCUSSION
ON PEACE URGED
Borah Submits Resolution to
Publish Terms Immediate
ly on Conclusion.
PARTY LEADERS IN CLASH
Williams and Reed, Demo-
Gratis, Disagree on League
of Nations Plan.
"A POINTS NOT MADE CLEAR
Republicans Assail President
for Not Elaborating
Their Meaning.
"A POINTS NOT MADE CLEAR

WASHINGTON. Dec I.--Presi-
dent Wilson'S IA principles and
terms, the league OF nations. inter-
national disarmament, open diplo-
macy and other subjects connected
with the forthcoming peace confer
ence. were discussed in the senate
today during five hours of debate in
which many senators, both repub-
licans and democrats. Joined.
During the discussion Senator
Borsh Of Idaho. republican, intro
duced a resolution proposing pub
lication Of the peace treaty imme-
diately upon its completion and open
discussion Of II in the senate. while
Senator Frelinhuysen OF New Jer-
sey, republican, offered a resolution
seeking Interpretation by the presi-
dent OF the IL points
Both resolutions wiz 10 sent 10 the
foreign relations committee, which
before the senate discussion opened.
considered for almost two hours be-
hind closed doors the resolution OF
Senator Cummins of Iowa, republic
an, proposing appointment OF a SEN
ate committee to- attend the Paris
conference to keep the senate in
formed Of events there. Action on
the Cummins resolution was post
poned until tomorrow, with admin
istration leaders and some republic
ans reported opposing its approval.
The committee also decided to put
over until next week the resolution
Of Senator Knox OF Pennsylvania, re-
publican, calling for postponement
Of action by the peace conference on
the questions OF a league Of nations
and freedom OF the seas.
Points Not Elaborated.
The senate's debate. which con-
unued intermittently until adjourn
ment tonight. was opened by Sena-
Tor Frelinghuysen, who, in offering
his resolution, declared the president
had never elaborated on many of his
II terms and demanded that the
American people be informed OF
their concrete application.
In reply, Senator Walsh of Mon
lana, democrat. said delay in criti-
clsm OF the Ia principles was ground
Tor belief that the country approved
them. Senators Poindexter of Wash
lngton, Knox OF Pennsylvania and
Johnson, all republicans. challenged
That view, They insisted that after
their enunciation peace discussion
generally had been frowned upon
until recently, and consequently
there had been no general discussion
OF them. Senator johnson said that
CONTINUED ON PAGE TEN.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
PERShNG REPORTS
ADVANCE BY YANKS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-General
Pershlng's communique for Tuesday
says The third American army,
in Its advance into Germany today
reached the general line Dahlem-
Hsenschmltt Witthch BerncasteL
Osa -Steinberg."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
IRIS SPEAKER IS SLATED
FOR MANAGER OF INDIANS

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Frrls Speak
cr, star batsman for the Cleveland
American league baseball club, * to
succeed Lee Fohl as manager OF the
team, II was reported here tonight.
Announcement OF Speakers promo
ton will be made at the annual meet
ing OF the league in Chicago, next
week, It Is said. Fohl will be given
the or :iun OF remaining with the In
dams ls coach of pitchers. the posi-
ton ne held before becoming man
uupr
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
POLES TELL HUNS
To EVACUATE.

GENEVA. Dec. 4.-(Havas) The
Polish government has sent an ul-
unlatum to Germany asking for the
immediate evacuation of Polish ter
ritory by German soldiers. who are
said 10 have been committing atroci-
ties. according to the Geneva Jour
nal IL the German answer is not
satisfactory, 1t Is added, most ener.
getic measures" will be taken by the
Poles.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
WILSON TO MEET
HOUSE ON ARRIVAL.

MANCHE ESTER, England, Dec. T.
President Wilson, the Guardian to-
day says il understands. will spend
1 few days concerning with Col. T.,
NJ House in Paris and will go thence
To Rome, returning from Italy to
spend Christmas in London and go
ing again to Paris for the remainder
OF his visit.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
WIRE BRIEFS.
GERMANS DENIED
NAVAL CONCESSIONS.

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 4.-The re-
ply OF Admiral Beatty. commander
Of the British grand fleet. TO a re-
quest by Germany for mitigation OF
naval terms OF the>armistice. refuses
any concessions regarding merchant
shipping or fishing in the North sea,
the Berlin Wolff bureau states.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
BERLIN FEARS OUTBURST
UNDER DIR. LIEBKNECHT.

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 4.-The Ber-
lin government, according to the
Deutsche Zeitung of Perlin. seriously
fears bolshevik outburst under
the leadership of DR.. Liebknecht,
the radical socialist. The extremists
are said TO have n quantity Of ar
tillery and munitions concealed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-05
CrOpn Princes Formal
AbdicdtiOn Expected

LONDON, Dec. 4.-The abdication
OF the German crown prince was ex-
pected to be published today, says
the North German Gazette. the for
mer semi-official organ, according to
adyices received here. The abdica-
ton will not concern his successor,
IL is added.