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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
THREE WEEKS
Before Peace Confer
ence Assemblies
Probably No Official Statements Con-
corning Number of Governments to
Be Represented or Tests to Be APP
piled to Determine Right Of Appli-
cants to Participate

Paris pc % (Hy Tic Associated
prcssD- More than three weeks prob
aGt viii clapsc before tho general
p,at. conference assemblies. 1t is I'M
nhly that any ~'Iciul stateriants will
be ISSUED in IN" meantime concerning
IN, number OF governments TO be rep
resented or tho tests 20 re applied to
drtcrmlnc tn" right ~ applicants to
participate.
T"chnica! Experts attacked 10 the
Obligations Of the principal powers
already have -Iv"n much study to this
eubJcct II negotiations looking 10 an
agreement on thus point have not been
undertaken already II Is certain they
viii be immt dilatoly after President
Wilson's return from London.
Notwithstanding the indlspositIon
Of tho British government 10 inject
business into Mr.. Wilson's visit 1t :
POSSIBLE that in ms conferences with
Premier Lloyd EcorG" ana Fore tgn
Minister Balfour The foundation may
hc laId for som" OF the questions rep
r,scntat,on which Mr. Wilson prob
ably has discuss, Il with Premier
clcmcGCcau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
RELIEF EXPEDITION
TO NEAR EAST TO SAIL.
COMING MONTH

New York. Dec Gan American
relief expedition carrying physicians,
nurses and supplies will sail next
month for the Near East, il was an
nounced here today by the American
committee for Armenian and Syrian
relief The United States govern
ment." the statement said. has
loaned the committee a 1000 ton
transport which will sail about the
middle OF January with a commits
sion of agricultural experts, doctors,
nurses. medical supplies. and great
numbers of modern American farm
ipmlements which will be used in
Increasing next years crop" Con-
tributions from all parts OF the Unit
"a States to the committees relief
fund during the week ended Thurs
day were announced today, totallnG
sI4l5S The largest gifts were Sl0.-
sos by the McKeesport, Pa. Com
munitv War Chest Association and
SO. 600 by the Citizens War Fund
Association of Springfield. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
B0LSHEv|SM
Widespread A m 0 n g
Released Russians
Who Are Making Their Way Home
ward Through Poland-Causin9
Much Trouble by lawIessness IN
Search For Food-Mary Joining
Boisheviki Army

Warsaw, Monday. Dec, Go.-(By the
Associated Press. The nocks of re-
leased Russian prisoners who are max
ing their way home wizard through Po-
land, all of whom appear to be tainted
with Bolshevism and are recognized as
danger in this respect by the Polish
authorities, e in fact attracting much
trouble by their lawlessness in their
search for food. The Bolsheriki are talk
ing advantage Of the pennless plight
OF these first thousands of released
prisoners whose total number is esti-
mated 1t two million, and have picked
up several thousand of them for their
army by Offering The men clothes, food
and money, of the last of which there
is plenty sir ce the Bo'sheviki control
the printing presses for the production
Of rubes The first important arrests
have just been made Of Bolshevks who
are arriving from Russia with rubles
for the purpose of agitation and are
spending several thousand rubles daily.
Four men were taken into custody on
this occasion. They claimed they had
the right to spend their money as free
~ as they pleased They are declared
TO be for the most part Russian Jews,
CONTINUED on Page 4-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
PRESIDENT RESPONDS TO
CHAUMONT ADDRESS

Chaumont, Dec 2J.-(By The AS
Sociated PreSsl.-In response to an
address presented to him at the io-
tel De Vile soon after his arrival
here. President Wilson said: Il feel
that ] have been particularly honor
ed in the generous reception YOU have
given me and it is the more delight
full because it so obviously comes
from the heart. And | cannot but he-
lievc that it is an instructive re
Spouse 10 the feeling that IL in my
breast because ! think that even YOU
who feel contact with our soldiers
cannot but realize the depth and SIN
cerity of the feeling Of the United
States for France.
1T is an ancient friendship which
is not only tentative, but one based
upon communion Of principle.
You have spoken very generously
and beautifully Of the relations which
and our soldiers. That is because they
came not only to associate themselves
with you as the champion of liberty
but they came with personal affec
lions iE their hearts for the people Of
France. and il music have been that
which you realized. They did not
come as strangers in their thoughts.
They brought with them something
that made them feel at home the mo-
ment they were at Hayre or at Brest
in France.
So | am very much moved bv be-
ing thus drawn. as they have been
into your midst and into YOUR confer
ences and wish to thank you very
warmly for them and the people or
the United States. /, like them, shall
carry away with me the most de-
lightful rccollections and in my
heart shall always say as | now say.
.Vive La France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
NO INTERVENTION
In Russia on Large
Scale at Present
Would Involve Difficulties and Dan.
gers of All kinds-Solution at
Present is to Guarantee Moral
Support to Various Governments
Which Have Sprung Up

Paris. Dec. .5-The Allied govern
ments have decided against further
intervention IN Russia, at least for
the present. according to indications
from official sources. Great Britain
and the United States, it is repre-
sented, while recognizing that Rus
STA should be assisted in a way to
permit her getting back t. normal
conditions, point out that military
intervention on a large scale would
involve difficulties and danger pf all
kinds.
Stephen Pichon. the French foreign
minister. explained to the committee
on foreign relations yesterday that
the solution at present favored was
to guarantee moral support 70 the
governments which have sprung up
at various points on Russian and
Siberian. territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
Have Been Accepted
by Belligerents
Declares Count Won Bernstortt, For'
mer Ambassador TO v. SONY
Question to Be Discussed Is Their
Interpretation

paris Dec. .i-'ll the bellisercntS
have accepted President Wilson's II
points and the only question to be dis
cussed il their Interpretation, sald
Count vou Bernstorff, former German
ambassador to the United States III CIV
I'M. his orinion of what Germanys at
,,t,,de would be at the peace confer
encc. according to the Geneva CORE
snond.nt Of the Matin. Germany, de-
c;aret the count. will keep t" the
Presidents program. which grants each
nconlt OF an ethical group the right to
dispose of itself.
Asked if he thought the President S
program would furnish the basis for a
lasting peace. Count Won Bernstorft
shrussed his shoulders. This is the
only one which can be proposed at pres
eat." ne added, ''and the attempt must
be made to apply to il. Al any rate We
shall support it.
when he was asked by the correspon-
dent what attitude Germany Woui1
adopt toward the East. he replied: All
The questions concerning the new states
which have Strung up on the Russian
frontier are the affairs o. the Allies
Let them disentagle things as best they
can. We wash our hands OF Russia. we
are content TO safeguard as lar as pos
sible the integrity OF our territory. con-
sul,ing at the same time the Will of the
populations"
Asked about the White Book ~hich
Karl kautskv is said to be preparing in
Berlin. Count Won Bevnstorff said: Il
don't think the book will reveal the in
dividuai responsibilities OF the persons
who directed Germany in 1914. 1t VIII
rather show the collective faults OF the
regime do not favor handing over
the Kaiser 10 the Allies A sovereign
is not responsible for the poi'cy OF MS
government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
FOR REPUBLIC
Appeal for Union Ger
man Liberal Parties
Made at Sunday Meeting German
Democratic Party at CobIenz-De-
sire A United Germany Including
German Austria

Coblenz, Dec. 2S.--(By the Associated
Press).--Appeals for the union OF all the
liberal parties which desire a republic
and do not wish the new Germany to
fall nto the hands either of reactiona-
ries or socialists were made at meet
ing Sunday OF the German democratic
party. which assembled in Coblenz 10
adopt a platform. The party desires a
united Germany. including German Aus
tria; equality hefore the law of citizens
of all classes. male and female; free
dom of thought aad religion: a fret
press and free speech, bvt no arbitrary
attacks on the rights the churches.
Families with many children. it Is de-
c!ared, should be protected from excess
sive taxation. So that the burdens may
be borne. strong industry and healthy
trade are necessar.'. as we'll as freedom
of trade from the letters Of war indus
tries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
"a PEACE POINTS bRYNH|LDA SAFE
Now at Algoa Bay,
South Africa
Thought to Have Been Lost Through
Striking Mine OF American Coast
Late in September-News Brings
Joy to Relatives Of Crew

New York Dec g. rived, Dec.
%. ship Brynhilda, at Algoa Bay.
South Africa This brief routine an
nouncement in the cable SLIP news
prove to he the best Christmas gift
possible to the wife and family OF
ship. who live at Maiden. Mass. and
to the families of her crew Of Il men
in that II is news from ship pre-
sumed TO have been lost with all on
board through striking a submarine
mine off the American coast late in
September
The Brynh,lda, with a full cargo.
including a deckload OF lumber. LETT
here Sept. y for South African ports.
Two days later q passing steamer
picked UP a lifeboat, badly damaged
as if from ar explosion, to which was
still fastened part of the davitS torn
from the ships side. The boat was
definitely identified as having been
part of the Brynhllda's equipment.
and later on navy craft searching the
scene for survivors found consider
able quantities of floating lumber and
wreckage which was also identified as
coming from the same vessel.
Tho ship carried wireless but Moth
ing was heard from her. Naval ships
instituted a search and requests We're
sent out to vessels covering the route
the Brynhiida would have talen to
watch for the ship or some evidence
of survivors. Nothing was heard and
her owners gradually accepted the
belief that she had gone down with
all hands. This belief was so firmly
shared by The underwriters that they
paid 50 per cent of the insurance on
the ship and ner cargo.
Maritime records show no other
ers, the Cosmopolitan Shipping Co,
today cabled Algoa Bay for conirma-
ton of the arrival anG Tor report
by the captain. In tho meantime the
captains wife was notified by tele-
gram that the ship had been report
cd and that il was possible the sea
had given up its supposed dead.
The Brynhilda is sailing ship OF
1892 tons gross register, built at
Glasgow III leS5 and was reconstruct
ed two years ago when the demand
for tonnage made heavy call on sail
ing craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
Prayers Of Peace and Thanksgiving Offered Up Churches and Homes
Throughout The Whole CountyMay Unique and Pretty Obsavaacs
Of fhe Day in Boston and New York; Made Possible by 1amna-
n Of War--SddWs and Sailors Accorded Lions Share Attention
PRESIDENT REVIEWS u S, TROOPS AT LANCRES
TELLS men he AND ALLIED HEADS IN AGREEMENT
RINGING ADDRESS DELIVERED BY Gen. PERSH|NC


Chaumont, Dec. 25.--By The AS
sociated css)--Prcsidcnt Wilson
received 2 most cordial welcome to-
day from the people of Chaumont. IL
town which has been closely asso-
ciated with the history OF the tmcri-,
can eXpeditionarN forces in France.
and is now the headquarters OF the
commanders in chief. 1t is the town
from which Americas part in finish
ing the war was directed. The freSi-
dental train. which lest Paris at mid
night. drew into the Chaumont sta
ton at O'Clock this morning. Gen.
PershinE. Cen. Wirbel the French
officer commanding the zone. NJ. Eos
sien, project of the department of
Marine. and NJ. Levy -.tlphandcry,
mayor of Chaumont. were on the
platform to receive the President and'
Mrs. Wilson. who after responding to,
the cordial greetings. passed. through
Il salon hung with rcd tapestries and
flags to the courtyard where a COM
pany Of the l09th French Infantry
and a Company 81 the l0"nd Amcri-
can Infantry were drawn up to rem
der honors.
President Wilson reviewed tho
American troops AT LangrcS. south
east of Chaumont. this afternoon, in
accordance with the prearranged
program. Thc review took place on
the Lan2res plateau Accompanied
by Mrs. Wilson the President return
ed here and tooh special train for
the North coast whence he will en-
bark for England.
In his address to the American SOL
diers today President Wilson said
that he did not find in the hearts Of
the great leaders with whom he was
cooperating any difference of prin-
Ciple or of fundamental purpose.
The exterior OF the staten and the
, courtyard had been decorated !or the
| occasion by American soldiers with
! the French and American colors. Al
| ter passing the guard OF honor in re-
! view. the President took his place in
q motor car and the party proceeded
! to the City hall. Dense crowds massed
| behind the lines of guards and the
streets were brilliantly decorated and
! hung with banners bearing inSCrip-
| tons of welcome. As the party passed
! through the people of Chadmont
! joined in q continuous aCclarnation
| of the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
Vanguard of Amer
ica'S Oversee Armada
Home Again
GRAND
REVIEW OF
SHIPS TO-DAY
Home Fleet Already in Hudson
River-Secretary Daniels to
Review Sea Fighters from
Deck Of MayAower. Anchor
ed Near Statue of Liberty

New York, Dec. 2o-Ten great bat
tleships. the vanguard of America $
overseas armada returning to home
shores after IS months service in
European waters. dropped anchor
this afternoon off Sandy Hook.
They will enter the harbor tomor-
row in triumphal procession and. I'M
der the shadow Of Liberty's statue,
pass in review before Secretary
Daniels. These Titans Of the sea.
leading scores of smaller craft in
the race for the homeland, reached
the Ambrose Channel lightship at 8
O'Clock this afternoon. They were
headed by the superdreadnouSht
Pennsylvania, which with Admiral
Henry T. Mayo aboard, conveyed
President Wilson's ship to the coast
uf France The first word that the
battle fleet was about to enter home
waters was received here shortly
after midnight today when the De-
Spatch. the yacht from whose mast
now flies the flag of Vice Admiral
4. ". Grant, picked up wireless
message from the Pennsylvania,
This message, signed by Admlral
Mayo. the commander in chief. eN-
pressed To the officers and men of
the home fleet the Christmas greet
ings Of thousands of sailor men re-
turning from war duty \ few min
utes later the radio apparatus OF the
DaSpatcll cracked out this message
The commander Of battle force NO.
| and the officers and men of battle
force ! sincerely appreciate the sea-
sonaI greetings received from the
commander in chief. In return, the
commander OF battle force | and the
officers and men of his command
wish a Merry Christmas and Hap
py New Year to the home coming
overseas forces
Outdistaneins the destroyers and
smaller craft which left for home with
them the 10 battleshps reported by
wireless that they could steam into New
York on Christmas day. They were or
iered. however, to loaf along as thelr
CONTINUED on Page 4, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
KAROLYI CLAIMS
AGREEMENT NOT
BEING KEPT

EuGaVcst, Doc. T!T1NIsl. -Eount
kArulyi. the Hungarian leader. IN adj
dressing the peoples assembly today
complained that The AHes scrc no,
carrying OF, ,heir par, 81 the armis-
t,. agreement, ne declared that il
was impossible 70 maintain order While
the food necessities Of the country re-
manned uasatistiod Count karolNi told
tia, assembly, he had sent a message 10
Presideut Wilson expressing adherence
20 the President principles and pro-
testing against what II" declared were
violations OF the conditions of the arm
istirc He was confidently awaiting the
President s decision he added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
SENT TO ALL COLUMBIA
Uni. MEN IN FRANCE

Butler. president OF Columbia. ii was
announced today. Those who have Of
rcred their lives are now called upon
60 offer their minds and souls" the mes
sage said in part. The sacrifices Of
war are over. but the sacrifices OF peace
are only now TO begin. These are sac
rifces that will put behind us selfish
ness. greed and willingness TO exploit
the souls and the bodies OF other men.
These are sacrifices that will turn our
minds away from bigness. from num-
bers and from accumulations. to char
aUer. to quality and to spiritual pow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
At BOSTON

Boston. Dec a5.--Thc sound of
Christmas carols breaking the un-
wonted silence OF the city streets as
the singers passed through the resi-
dental districts. pausin~ al eact
house where service flag was dis.
played brought to /; close a quiet but
joyous holiday IN this city. The rain
wflich prevented outdoor observarces
on Christmas eve ceased carly in the
day and before the night the sun was
shining. Part OF the postponed pro-
gram including a pageant in front of
the State House and on The Common
arranged by the League Of Gree Ma
tons was carried cut tonignt. Aside
from the customary home festivities
and church services the day was cS-
sentially one Of rejoicing aud enter
rainmcnt for soldiers and sailors,
man Nof item home from their Nieto-
rious fighting overseas. The war camp
community service provoked 4 Christ
mas frolic i'll Horticultural hall to-
night at which gifts were distributed
to service men. Other patriotic organ
izations kept open house at service
clubs for the men in uniform, Dinner
tables in thousands OF homes spread
their bounty for soldier and sailor
guests. The patients in the naval and
marine hospitals were chcered with
suitable entertainment. In rcmem-
brance of the poor. which was gen.
crous. service men themselves took
hand The officers and men Of the
battleship Nebraska, for example.
provided Il Christmas party for a
hundred children of the South End
district. Even those without human
comprehension Of the meaning OF the
day were given good cheer. 4 special
Continued on Page 4. Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
GERMANS TRYING
TO WIN FAVOR
OF AMERICANS

Ai'i tho Franco American Army
tHtnpatiun. Tuesday. Dec. "a
r Associated Press
dangu eatd TODAY II Was doubtful
wa Germans would have realized
'"" ,uurmnus part the Americans
s'c PLAYED la the war had they
''"u ciNon the opportunity To the
NTc0ran correspondents whom he
'I'oi - a Christmas luncheon
uis ucadquarters Mt Mayence. Gen.
Nansin praised the work OF the Am
'hr especially those divisions
which had fuugh, under him The
"h'rhl pointed out how the Ger
nan" were now lighting 20 win the
aver Il the foe from across the
"a saying that their propagandists
ere ricturing President Wilson In
hengncst tones instead OF de-
arms that - VA, attempting 10
N 80 entld. as they had previ-
'as.' dene.c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
Fore River Ship
Employee Killed by
Auto at Weymouth, Mass.

Weymouth. Mass, Dec. 25.-Hary
Quillgan. an employe of the Fore
River Shipbuilding Corporation was
struck and killed by an automobile
CT Bridge street North Weymouth,
tonight. The machine was owned
and driven by John b. Rudderham. n
prominent resident of Hull. Rudder-
ham picked the man up and drove to
The police station at quincy where he
said that Quilligan had been walk
ing in the street and that he had not
seen him until the car was almost
upon him. The Quincy police held
Rudderham or charge OF man
slaughter and ne furnished $1,000
bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
u. S. THIRD ARMY
PLANS EXCURSION
ON RIVER RHINE

wife the American army on he
Rhine, Tuesday, Dec, 24.-(By The
Associated Press),-Excursion trips
on the Rhine. requiring three to FIVE
days, have been planned by the Amer
lean third army for officers and men
on leave. Arrangements are complete
for requisitioninG three large river
boats each with accommodations for
frem three to four hundred men. The
plans also provide for shorter trips
TO begin soon and for this purpose a
fleet of 10 to Is steamers has been
requisitioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
River RhOne in
France Swollen
BY Rain and Snow

Lyons, France. Dec. 25.-(HaNas).-
Heavy rains and melting snow on
the glaciers have swollen the Rhone
TO such an extent that most of he
cellars and easements in this city
have been flooded The bridge butt
in 1914 was swept away Sv Inc nigh
and rapidly flowing waters The On
tire plain both to tie north and sou-h
of Lyons is inundated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
Gen. Pershing Speaks
To President and Troops

Chaumont, Dec. Shy the Assoeiat-
ed Press. -lmmediately after the re-
ception at the Hotel De Vile. President
Wilson with Gen. Persh'n and party
motored to Humes, where the President
reviewed a Enactment of the first army
of the American expeditionary formes.
Addressing the troops. Cen Pershing
said:
Mr. President and Fellow Soldiers:
We are gathered here today to do hon
Continued on Page +CoI. o.
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KILLED AND ~
HURT IN WRECK
AT NORGE, OKLA.

Chickasha, Ok. Dec 25.-Five persons
los; their lives and p were injured. 70
of them seriously. when a St Louis i
san Francisco freight train crashed into
a passenger train at Norge. Ok. six
miles southwest Of Chckasha. today.
Among the ccad was Second Lieuten.
ant J. Fl. McI.aren, addess unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
275,OOO FRENCH
PRISONERS BACK
FROM GERMANY

Paris. Dec. 25.-Two hundred and
seventy-fivc thousand French pris-
oners have returned from German y
There still remains in Germany 700
900 Frenchmen, Il large number ct
whom are already homeward bound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
RED CROSS ROLL
CALL MAY EXCEED
100000 IN US.

Washington. Dec. 25.-An en-
rolirent Of nearly 100000 was
shown by reports from the Amer.
lean Red Cross Christmas Roll
call received tonight at National
Headquarters here. Many divi-
SONS reported that thus far they
have been able to get only scat
ter'ng returns from many chapters
and this led officials to believe that
the ultimate total will exceed 90
100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-26
THE WEATHEl.
LOCAL SHOWS

North New England: Local SHOWS
and colder Thursday: Friday gem
orally fair.
South New England: Partly cloudy.
colder Thursday; Friday fair.
East New York: Partly cloudy and
somewhat colder Thursday; Friday
fair.