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New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
Washington Hears Allies
Will Consul Him About
the Proposed Punishment
OF All German Leaders
Extradition Is Puzzling
Doubt Also Exists as to Pre-.
cedent or Rule for Trying
William if Holland Agrees
Tribune Washinqton Rurena,

tribune Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, December A-The
American government has neither heen
approached nor has it expressed anv
opinion on the subject of extrad;+;ro .
and furnishing William Hohenzollern
former German Kaiser.
II is understood that the Allied
Fremlers will request President viii.
sons views on the proposed punish
ment Of the personaees in enomv
countries held responsible by the
Allies for the war and for crimes
committed during the war, but it is
also understood that President Wilson
Will remain non-commital, or else ad-
wise against the procedure.
SO far as is known here there is no
law or treaty relation in existence
which justifies the Allies in demanding
the extradition of the fallen Emperor.
and there is also said to be no rule
him, even should the Allies demand.
and Holland grant, his extradition.
Apprehension is known to exist that,
should the Entente Powers carry out
their present purposc-efaslsaiaing+ Will
lam Il before an nterpatioyaE, tribunal
Tor trial and sentence. the precedent
which would thus be set up might be
dangerous for all existing govern
ments, as it would be without warrant
of law, would, in fact, according to
some eminent publicists, be a viola
ton of existing ruls Of law.
Opinion here is that the only means,
within the law, of finishing the former
German Emperor is to require Ger
many, in the peace treay or earlier
pact to guarantee such punishmen
permitting the Allies to execute it.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
Americans to Stage Worlds Greatest
Olympic Meet With Allied Nations
Machine Gun, Artillery and Trench Mortor Competition
Planned, as Well Track Events, and Finals Will
Be Held i'm Paris

AMERICAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN FRANCE, Dec. 3 (By The Associated
Press).-Plans are under way in the
army for the most extensive series of
athletic contests ever held. The series
is to terminate in great inter-Allied
military Olympic meet. While vet
tentative, the plans have been approved
by General Pershing, the American
commander in chief, and the finals of
the contest swill be held in Paris, if
possible.
The plans provide for competitive
games, such as track and field sports,
shooting matches and the like. The
competition will begin by platoons and
progress through companies to regi-
ments, brigades, divisions and army
corps. and to the Allied armies.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
News Print Limit Off Dec. Is
Board Urges Voluntary Paper
Conservation for q Time

WASHINGTON, Dec. ALI restric-
tions of the use of news print paper
were withdrawn to-day by the War
Industries Board, effective December 15
In making this announcement, Chair
man Baruch urged the adoption Of per-
manent rules by publishers, prohibit
ing wasteful practices and continued
voluntary conservation for time.
Under the mandatory restrictions
placed by the board several months ago
publishers were required to reduce
consumption of news print paper ff-
teen per cent in daily editions and
twenty per cent in Sunday editions.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
Cro,Vn Prince Expected
To announce He Has
RenOunced His Rights

LONDON, Dec. 4-The remuneration
Of rights by the German Grown Prince
was expected to be published to-day
according to the North German Ga
zette," the former semi official organ,
The abdication will not concern his
successor, It is added.
Speaking at Bootlc last night, An
drew Bonar Law, the Chancellor of the
EXchequer, confirmed the statement
that the British government had de-
cided to press the Allies as strongly
as possible that the surrender Of for
mer Emperor William should be de-
banded and that he should stand trianl.
Should Watch William
The correspondent of "The Daily Ex-
press" calls attention to the fact that
former Emperor Williams act of re-
nunciation was dated at Amerongen on
November % and was published in Ber-
lin on November 30, and adds:
1T is obvious that telegraphic com
nunication between Amerongen and
Berlin is neither cut--as might be ex-
pected in the case Of communication
between an exled monarch and revo-
lutionists-nor is it subject to the de-
lay that all messages sent by ordinary
mortals meet with.
Many persons consider that both
the document and the manner of it's
publication more than ever justify the
Allies in keeping a watchful eye on
William, even if he pretends to be
slumbcring"
Prince Would Succeed Him
"The Times" In discussing the for
mer German Emperor's act of renunci-
alton, points out that there is still
room for doubt whether his abdication
is legal, and adds:
Moreover, the only effect of the
Emperor's abdication Is to make the
Crown Prince King of Prussia and,
therefore, until the German Empire Is
formally dissolved, the German EN-
peror. Last Thursdays document,
therefore, does not abolish the Prus-
sian monarchy and still less does it
set up the Republic of Prussia That
can oily be done by formal revision
Of the Prussian constitution, and until
that Is carried out the Prussian mon
archy still exists according to law, if
not according TO fact, and all the EN-
peror's abdication amounts to is a
declaration of his present intention not
to exercise certain legal rights.
"But these rights would still be sus-
pended, not abolished, whatever the
Emperor may do or say. and should
Continued on page four
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05

When completed, the programme will
embrace unique events for every
branch of the service, such rs COM
petition between machine gun organi
cations, the artillery, trench mortar
and other branches and between
platoons and companies of infantry.
The army will be assisted by the
athletic trainers of the Young Mems
Christian Association, the knights of
Columbus and other organizations in
rounding out the men for the track
and field events. Purely American
events will be confined to the Amer
lean soldiers, but British, French, Bel
gian and Italian soldiers will be asked
to meet the Amcricansi n the finals
of other events. \
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
French VIII Demand
Foe PAY All Far Bills

PARIS. Dec. 4.-Louis L. Klotz. Min
lister of Finance, IN discussing the re-
suits of the French liberation loan to-
day. said:
when comparing the last loans in
fwnce and Germany one finds that
generally speaking, each Frenchman
subscribed for 100 francs, while in
Germany the average was less than
200. '''"''
Premier Lloyd George. Of Britain.
has firmly declared that Germany must
pay the expenses OF this war. Premier
Clemenceau says: The most terrible
account Of a pcopl, to a people is
opened. Certainly the taxpayers will
accept al sacrifices but they must be
gwen knowledge of the fac that we
exactea from tho enemy complete resto-
ration and geDaration.'
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
Allies Say
Germany Must
''Pay in Full''
London Conference Is in
Full Agreement Upon De-
mands for All Indemnity

LONDON, Dec. 3.-All the nations
represented at the interallied confer
ence here to-day may be regarded as
in agreement with the policy of Lloyd
George as to compelling Germany to
pay to the limit Of her capacity
The Allied representatives were also
agreed on the proposition Of bringing
to trial those responsible for outrages
on humanity during the war.
In the absence of the American and
other Allied representatives it is un-
derstood the conference made all the
preliminary arrangements possible for
( the peace conference.
Four Meetings Held
Four separate conferences were held
to-day, one of the main purposes being
to secure the Endorsement by the rep
rcsentatives of the Dominions OF the
conclusions reached at Mondays con-
ference. Premiers Borden of Canada,
Lloyd of Newfoundland, Hughes of
Australia and General Jan Christian
SHUTS, from the Union of South At
the British Cabinet members concern
ing the affairs in the Dominions. Pre-
mier Lloyd George presided
The Earl of Reading, British Ambas-
sador to the United States; Sir Erie
Geddes, First Lord of the Admiralty;
Vice Admiral Wemyss, the First Sea
Lord and a number of the military
chiefs also joined in the consultations
Toward the close of the proceedings
the members of the Imperial War Coun-
Gil, with many technical shipping ex-
perts, were called in.
Details Are Withheld
1t is understood a general agreement
was reached on the matters deliberated
upon, but out of courtesy to the United
States, in the absence of Colonel House,
it will be necessary to acquaint Presi-
dent Wilson in detail with the decisions
before they are made public.
In reviewing the question of whether
Germany is able to pay war damages
and the war expenditures incurred by
the Allies "Thc Daily Mail" declares
hat the estimated Allied expenditures
of $4,000, 100000 are less than one
seventh of the main German assets in
sight
The railway systems in the German
states are the property of the various
governments, which, in addition, own
forests, mines and large areas of land.
The paper says that moderate esti-
mate of the value of German mineral
deposits is S955 900 900, 900.
In 1871 Germany made France pay
not only the cost of the war, but ex-
acted fine of five milliards of francs
and the surrender of Alsace-Lorraine
1.-The Daily MaiP says that the Allies
ask for no fines, but require "repara-
ton" only.
Seek Ability to Pay
Andrew Bonar Law, speaing at Bootle
last night, announced that the govern
ment had appointed a committee to
examine scientifically into the question
of how much the enemy would be able
to pay.
The government would propose such
procedure to the Allies and he believed
it would be adopted. An Inter-Allied
Committee would then inquire into the
whole question and decide what amount
was obtainable. Steps would then be
taken to secure its payment.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
Wilson's May Pass
Christmas in Britain
Tribune Lo1.do1, Bureau

Tribune London Bureau
I ONDON, Dec. -"The Man.
~ chester Guardian" while en-
phasizing the point that the ar
rangements being made for Presi-
dent Wilson's visit seem to un-
dergo change daily, says it learns
from highly qualified source the
president now is expected to be
in Europe six weeks.
"After his arrival in Brest he
goes to Paris, where he remains
for some days, chiefly for con-
sultation with Colonel Edward M.
House, then to Italy and after
ward England, where he will pass
Christmas, then returning to
Paris, where he will remain until
he sails homeward."
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05
H0n1ebound Troops Cheer Wilson Out TO Sea:
President May Oppose KaiserS ExtradIiti0,
u. S. So Far Fails
To accept U-Boats
copyright lSls. New York Tribune Ino)

Copyright. lals, New York Tribune 1no.)
Tribune London Bureau
I ONDON, Dec. 4.-There is
1 considerable disappointment
among Americans here that the
quota of German submarines
meant for dispatch to America
has not been accepted by the Navy
Department.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05

oontanued on page three
New-York tribune., 1918-12-05

Continued on page four
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
PHONOGRAPH RECORD
DUTIES MEN In WAR

To meet q really great need for phon.
ograph records for the soldiers ther,
has been organized the national recorC
recruiting corps. Of which the chair.
man is Major General Franklin Bell
The committee in charge Is composed
Of eighty men and women.
Major Bell writes The person whC
gives a record for the use Of our boys
gives something that will cheer and in
spire them as nothing else can Two
fragments Of letters from overseas
make a touching appeal for the joys Of
the beloved canned music
A corporal who shall be nameless here
writes:
We have just one talking machine
and IL is dated for many weeks in adj
vance. Each sergeant Of the billet can
engage 10 for an evening for his men.
The records are poor broken-down
collection. but they are slway5 being
played, because It is Just little bit OF
home in a far country"
This is Records for Fighters" week.
Every home has been asked 20 dig out
idle records and contribute needles.
giving them 10 the local dealer. who VIII
forward them TO headquarters.
The records must he in good condi-
tion. for one is asked not to send any
record for the use Of the boys AZ sea. in
the trenches and at the hospitals that
one would not play ones self. Or one
can send money 10 buy q small machine
or records or albums.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
CONTINUE WORK ON
MUNITI0N PLANT
By The United Press

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. oct. 30.-Work on the
mammoth ordnance plant at Neville Is
land. near pltsburg. will 60 on.
u was learned at the War Depart
ment today that this project Is being
pushed despite peace prospects. The
work will go on rapidly. II was stated
Besides. 10 was pointed out, one Of
the main objects OF the new plant was
ITS use after the wsr 20 make America
self-sufilcient in the matter Of heavy
ordnance 10 was planed to have this
large foctOry turn out both for The
army and navy guns sufficient for all
needs
Stories were current today that the
plant was being abandoned because the
War Department saw peace coming.
This was most emphstically denied, but
% was recalled that Congress is holding
up. for some unexplained reason.
si3oOO0O00 appropriation in connection
with construction OF the plant Incl
dentally War Department officials re-
peaied their warning that war work
must go on az fun speed regardless OF
what the peace indications may be.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
BELGIUM SEEKS
full Freedom
Objects to String of Neu-
trality Held by Central
Powers
ONE EXPERIENCE
FOUND ENOUGH

y. 2 A. Special 10 The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. u c.. oct 3O.-Bel-
sium after The war will not again be a
party 20 a scrap OF paper guarantee
lng her neutrality.
One experience Of that sort was
enough, and this time she viii demand
complete and independent sovereignty
without any strings tied to It in the
way Of treaties
Belgian legation officials win not dis
cuss the subject. but 70 Is understood
that some sort ~ pr0nounCement viii
soon be Forthcoming from the govern
ment az Havre.
The Belgians' position Is that a re-
turn 10 the status quo and renewal
OF the treaty Of ,S39. violated by Ger
many IN i9ii-which brought England
and indirectly America into the war
would curiail her sovereignty and en-
able Germany % exercise an economic
superintendency which would he into
lerable 10 the Belgian people
The people In occupied Belgium al
ready have made clear their opposition
90 naturalization. and KIng Albert hint
ed az 10 IN hts reply 90 the pope's peace
note last December. In which he de-
manded complete political. economic
and military independence without
ditiOns or restrictions.
The Belgian government. IN view of
the imminence Of a peace conference.
will soon. n Is believed. issue a detailed
statement setting forth as one Of rs
principal peace terms the principle that
II cannot again be a party 10 any agree
ment regarding IFS neutrality and will
reserve the right 10 preserve rs free
dom Of action as do other independent
nations such as Holland. Sweden and
Switzerland
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
WAR SUMMARY
(islaih nav of the MarN

I NANtHAN NtN ~ NNF WITT
Italian FrOnt-The British and Italian,
are across the PiaVe on front Of "a
miles and have advanced eight miles
east of the river. They are within
seven miles Of Niitorio the principal
Austrian supply and communication
base on the Venetian plains American
troops have crossed the river prepared
10 aid in the drive. King Victor Eman-
uel. crossing the Piave. Is reported 10
have been cheered by Austrian prison
ers. The Italians. French and British
are advancing slowly on the 20-mile
front extending westward from the
Piave. II Is officially announced that
25,000 Austrian prisoners and 200 guns
have been taken.
Balkan Front-Actual invasion Of
Hungarian territory i now hut mat
ter OF few days or hours. Allied
troops are within 20 miles Of the Hun
qarian border at three different points
in Serbia. The Serbs have pressed
nOrthWard 10 within 40 miles Of Bel
grade. Jugo-Slavs, MOntenegrin irregu-
lars and Albanian troops are menacing
the Austrian rear in Montenegro and
northern Albania.
From Holland 10 Nalenciennes-Nor
NAL artillery and patrolling activity.
From Nalencinnes TO LaOn - The
French made progress between the Disc
10 Serre.
From LaOn TO Nrdun-French and
American troops went deeply into the
German lines northwest of Rethel. The
French are on the outskirts Of Chateau
pOrcienne.
From Nerdun 10 Swityerland-Tw
German raids were frustrated on the
Lorraine front.
Austria -IIunaary--A state of siege has
been proclaimed in Budapest and Ger
man troops are being rushed there 10
restore order. Austrian monachial
troops are opposing both The republi-
cans and Count karolyrs adherents.
who have declared Hungarian indie
pendence. The Czecho SlavokS have es-
tablished a national council in Prague.
capital Of Bohemia. midway between
Vienna and Berlin.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
DISTRIBUTING THE
ELECTION BALLOTS

Ballots for the election next Tuesday
are being distributed TO the various
polling places throughout the county
by Clerk OF the Peace John L. Wright
The law requires that two ballots
for each registered voter be delivered
20 the headquarters Of each OF the
principal political parties. This was
done yesterday when the clerk OF the
peace had the ballots delivered 10 Re
publican and Democratic headquarters.
The clerk Of the peace Is also required
20 keep in MS ofilce two ballots for each
registered voter.
The law further provides that the In
speciors Of each election district In the
county outside Of Wilmington call at
the clerk Of the peace ONCE by 3oclock
in the afternoon the day before the
election 10 get the ballots, envelopes, in
struction cards. pencils, etc. Each In
spector Is given twice the number or
ballots as there are voters registered In
his district. This material for the city
districts Is delivered by the Depart
ment Of Elections on the day before
the election
Under the old law the ballot itself
was the secret part and ohe,k on the
voter. BY the new law the ballot Is
not held In such reverence, but n is
ne envelop In which IL has 70 be
placed that Is safely guarded.
The ballots from now on can be So
cured from the headquarters Of either
political party and in fact 'he voter
could get a ballot az this time. mark
A as ne desires 10 vote and vote that
particular ballot on election DAY. The
envelope. however. which Is not de-
'lvered until the day before the cleo
tion. Is an important under the present
law. which was passed only several
years ago.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
NO COUNTRY EGGS
AT ANY PRICE

Farmers in King street market today
met the Food Administration prices on
eggs by not bringing in any eggs 10
sell At noon there were no eggs TO be
seen the whole length Of the market.
II was a special day for pears. there
being hundreds Of baskets Of this fruit.
priced from 65 cents 10 81 a basket.
One stand displayed miniature pump
kin iack-o-lsnterns, which were popu-
lar al a nickel and A dime apiece. ac-
cordfng 70 size. There was compare
lively little poultry TO be seen. The
prices were unchanged. SIPS TO 50 for a
chicken
Spinach was plentiful at 70 cents a
quarter peck The lettuce was piled
high in crisp. green rows al 10 cents A
head.
The market was flled with dahyas
Of every color al IS and 20 cents a
bunch.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
SOLDIER Is FINED
$25 FOR ASSAULT

Judge Churohman. in Municipal Court
this morning, referred the cases. OF
Harry Chatwick. a Negro. and Peter
Dusick, both charged with breach OF
the peace. to court Oflcer Mcdaniel
for investigation.
Cornelius Green. a Negro. was fined
s. and costs for playing crap.
For assault and battery on Elmer
Taylor. Otto Bighaus. a soldier. was
fined S25 and costs. Lewis Archer. =
Negro. was fined s25 and costs for as
sault and battery on Paul Page.
The case Of Charles Warren. a Negro.
charged with assault and battery on
Sarah jefferson. was continued until
Friday morning.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
COURT DISP0SES OF
REGISTRATION CASES

Hearing Of registration appeals was
concluded by Resident Judge Rice yes
ferday afternoon dispOsipg Of three
cases appealed by the Republicans.
Four other appeals filed by the Re
publicans were Withdrawn. Richard 5.
Rodney and j. p. Cam appeared for the
Democratic party and Harry p Joslyn
and Caleb s. Layton. for the Republi-
can party.
The FIRST case taken up was that Of
Alfred Allen Bowman, Negro. Of the
nrst election district Of the Eleventh
Representative district. appealed by the
Republicans Bowman appeared for
registration a. the place for registra-
tion ~ his district. but was not regis
tered by the registration officer. He
proved his residence at Iron Hill and
Judge Rice ruled that his name be
placed on the books.
Judge Rice ordered Robert G. Gal
braith's name stricken from the books
on appeal Of the Republicans. Gal
braith registered from the hotel at Fifth
and Church streets in the Fifth dis
trict Of the Fourth ward, but IL was
shown that he had lived al that hotel
only one night
The appeal against the registration
Of Francis F. Kelly. who registered
from the same hotel was dismissed.
Joseph Stit. proprietor Of the hotel,
testified that Kelly has been stopping
al his place al intervals for the past
six months Judge Rice allowed the
name TO remain on the books.
Appeals against the registration OF
Edward B Crozier John T. Nicholson.
John Fitzgerald and Benjamin Cham
bers, an Of whom registered from the
hotel Of Mr.. sutt in the Fifth district
Of the Fourth ward. were withdrawn
by Mr.. Joslyn.
One appeal was heard at the morning
session. the name Of the registrant be-
ing ordered off the books because Of
non-residence in the ward in which he
registered None Of the appeals Of the
Democrats went to a hearing
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
FLooDs IHREATEN TENNEssEE

BY the United Press
KNOXVILLE. Tenn. oct 3O-With a
record breaking October flood racing
down the French Broad river from
mountains in North Carolina and from
the Virginia watershed the Tennessee
river had today reached a flood stage
Of unusual proportions.
High waters on the Little Tennessee
river are endsngerins several concrete
dams near Alcos, n. g., which furnishes
power 10 the big aluminium plant at
Msrysyille Washouts are reported on
the Southern Railway along the French
Broad river.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
MORE SUGAR FOR sICE

By the United Press.
WASHINGTON. Oct 3O-The Food
Administration today notified an State
Food Administrators TO increase sugar
alloiments 10 Spanish influenza patients
and 10 persons caring for such patients.
This action was taken because OF hun
dreds OF requests from hospitals in
cities where the epidemic has pre-
vailed. ~ 10 Is necessary for you 10
ask for more sugar for your state, e"
says Food Administrator Hoover's tele-
gram, I'VE shall be glad to entertain
your request"
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
81 MEN CHARGED
WITH DRUNKENNESS

Eishty-two men. rounded up by the
police YESTERDAY, were before Judge
Churchman IN Municipal Court this
morning. charged with being drunk. Il
required Just 81 minutes 10 dispose Of
toe Ions list of those who had imbibed
too freely. The greater number Of the
defendants were men from out Of the
city. most of them having come here
since the reopening Of the saloons.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
HUNS FIGHTING LIkE
MADMEN AGAINST

By The United Press.
PARIS. Oct 30.-Fighting like mad
men. the Germans are attempting to
hold the Allies on the present lines long
enough 10 obtain an armistice.
Thus, while the Allies are fixing con-
ditions for the capitulatlon they will
impose on Germany, the Hun chiefs are
ordering their underlings 10 hold or
die
President Wilson's correspondents
with Germany, which he stated In his
last note he would turn over to the
other Allies. has been received here.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
LIGHTED MATCH
FIRES AUTO TRUCK

An auto truck belonging 10 Mcmahon
Brothers. was proceeding smoothly
along Washington street this morning
with a load Of furniture near Twenty
third street, when the driver discovered
that he was Transporting a 1re. A Gig
aret probably thrown by someone land
ed in a mattress and set it on fire. the
flames also destroying a chair. There
was about s2i damage.