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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
WILLING TO AGREE To
WHAT SEEMS AH6k

At another juncturc during -
conversation the president ansd ~
me: 1T Is not right for any 60
In America to give my v1cWA J
am willing to agree to Whist eee
hest" ~ ~
closest possible touch with w1aAt -
happening in America. parttcuMrW
in congress. He is perusing the N4xN~
lessed and cahled texts Of spooeNee
by senator's and representative -
The keenest interest He = nulkY
aware OF what some OF theee ms34@
ances convey; growing hostANt
his plans and ideas concern5nG I'D
league of nations and the fre09oM
the seas xss {.
Mr.. Wilson does not howevaes e4ei
that these remarks by certain ms-
yiduals are expressing the thought
the bulk of the American peoptos ~
deed 80 thoroughly convtnced ~
president OF tho incontrovaFt5ntlteX IT
which he considers tnaaperA1H AMHs
ed up in one iasue-thAk ~ 49,
forward with the utmost 00n61m4o
to the time when his stand N&8 ~
thoroughly Understood by ALI ~
America and In Europe. In h1nsZ4Ms
fidence he Is strengthened BY 4
lief that the senate will - 01014
minded when It has all the fA6e1S
that II will not attempt to hold ~ N4Y
treaties that may be entered 4n4
Mr. Wilson expects to rne0t NJ
American peace delegates IN . 6edF
this afternoon and general pr0GTAM
is expected to be outlined IT thin 14A-
ference. $3.50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
Senate Amends Revenue Bill and
Provides for Tax on Products Of
Child Labor by Large Majority
Only Boys and Girls Canning Clubs
Are Exempt Under Resolution OPP
posed by Eleven Senators from the
. Southern States and One from Colo
rado---No Profit on Child Labor.

Washington Dec 18-An amendment to the bill to
impose the products of child labor adopted late
this afternoon in the senate by the vote Of SO to H. ALI OF
senator's who opposed with the exception OF Senator Thomas OF
Colorado from southern states follows Ala
bsma Beckha Kentucky Hardwick Georgia; Martin vlr
mons North Carolina Smith, Georgia. Smith, South Carolina
f1hnna. Colorado Underwood. Alabama Williams Mis-
|xissippi
sharp debate preceded the adoption of the amendment
those opposng taking the position that 1t was an
iona proceeding and would interfere with the rights OF states
Ito leqislate on such matter.
Supporters Of amendment argued that 1t was necessary
order to cure conditions arising out OF the recent
the United States supreme holding the child labor law
unconstitutional -,
Il was commended by Senator Hardwk who led the opposi
on 70 the amendment that attempt to make Of
TIE tai levying powers of congress to egate purely
police matter within the states
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, answering this argument
admitted that the section would produce little no revenue
Int would tend to correct a very grave evil
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
EXECUTIVE INSISTS UPON PLAN FOR PERPETUAL PEACE
ADMIRAL BEATTY LAUDS WORK OF UNCLE SANS JACKIES;
SENATE IMPOSES TAX ON THE PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOF
EYES OF FRENCH
EMPRESS WELCOME

Paris, Dec. 1S.-Prcsident VII.
ron today declared that he was de-
lighted with the message that he
had been able to read In the eyes
OF the French crowds.
A. y meeting with Representatives
OF tho American press at which an
ssOtincen,ent was made that the
members Of the American commits
sion to negotiate peace would meet
daily with the press. President VIII
SON. In response to a suggestion,
said
II have been asked to say a few
words I'm regard TO my reception
here. The reception was 80 tremen-
dOus that l do not know what to
say. was delighted with II. but I
was delighted for special reason
which Is not personal.
Il was saying to several OF our
French friends tipt l understood II
because ! saw In the eyes O.
crowd just the feeling that I had
for them and was aware that II was
sOrt Of n reciprocal feeling. hut
that moved me very much bccans"
that. Of q ursss, meant more than
mere gen rous cortiialify on the
part OF these delightful people. II
meant a thoughtful hack ground to
the thing which was very welcome,
and to como into that sort Of feeling
In this wonderfully beautiful city
made combination Of emotions
that one would not have more than
once I, life time.
THAT IL as well as can put 1t
OF hand
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
Provide Work for
Veterans Of War
WorL Under General Supervision
-es Va. MeIs.,nali Lee.

sc5at.rS and saifelrsN returning from
camps ar from abroad will not be left
10 sniff FOR themselves. If they wish
70 embrace the opportunities for en-
pioymeri that the United States en-
ployment service Of the department
OF labor. cooperating with the fed
eral community labor boards. the
state council OF defense tfhrouah its
local comnciis> and The various other
organizations that have been helpful
in war work. will arrange for them.
The Office Of James Il Bolts. fed
eral director, United States employ.
nent service. NTH floor Virginia Rail
way and Power building. Is entrusted
with pushing the work for Virginia.
Under this department. ". McDon-
aid Lee will have immediate super
vision of the work for the state. each
community labor board being the bu-
reau for operstiAIs In its territory.
The secretaries OF war, navy. agricul-
ture. interior. commerce and labor
have called upon the following organ
txations to cooperate in the work OF
finding employment for returning SOL
diers and sailors: United States army.
United States navy. department OF aE-
ricuiturc. council Of national defence.
woman's COMMITTEES. council OF ma
tional defense war labor policies
board. war industries board. federal
board Of vocational education. Ameri-
can council OF education. American
federation Of labor. American Red
Cross. Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton. national Catholic war council.
Knights ~ Columbus. Jewish welfare
board. yourz Women's Christian As
sociation. salvation Army. general
wartime commission Of churches, war
camp community service.
The foregoing organisations have
been formed into = national central
committee for the purpose.
& urEeht appeal A. made to employer.
to canvass their working force and
whenever = returning soldier. sailor or
war worker can be, placeo to notify
the chairman. OF Richmond's eommu-
nifty labor hoard. O. H. Funston. sos
Railway and Power building. II the
work IL In this city, or the chairman
Of the federal cnlpmunity labor board
In whatever section the employer has
work 10 offer. Particular effort will
be made to provide farm help. a. this
y 70 be one OF theSmost important
The various beneficial. organisations
viii SO that since this work 80 to be
eDecialised by the government there
should be coordination 10 ENf the best
results. In other words. each organ
bati0ri IL ,cn TONED to cooperate with
and work through the federal COM
nnunity labor boards. ~. scattered ef-
forts would be lcse effective.
Norfolk hss a.reAdv aken hold. of
the work WITH a lively interest. and
now, that II is 10 BE- launched In Rich
mord and other .'ties ~ virginia. e
Ii ~xpe~ted that the fullest coopera-
tion Will ~ given IN this patriotic
and deserving work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
WHAT THE PUBLIC
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

Paris. Dec. fs.-''Thc public
would like to know what they tell
each othcr-Wilson and C1cmcn-
t.can,'. Says tho Paris Midi. In
leading editorial. Tho public Is GU
rious. and rightly SO. We wish to
stimulate this legitimate curiosity
by asking:
Are not some people who he
liesc themselves accurately tipped
or really badly informed when
they assert that a complete agree
nienf does not obtain between the
American president and tho French
national leader concerning tho pitn-
cipal peace features. y
1T Il we'll known that for few
DAYS small intrigues were attsmpt-
ed to oppose Wilson to Clemen-
ccau. but that they were promptly
upset. They were decidedly child
ish maneuvers and had no effect.
However. II is unwtsc 10 leave free
rein to stupid imaginings and VIC
are grateful that the writers are
attempting TO portray in a trnc
light the chiefs of the American
and French democracics.
How happy We arc TO find
among their pages a luminous ar
tfclc by NJ. CIenenccau concerning
Americas role I'm the war and par
ticularlv Mr.. Wilson's influence"
The article concludes with q quo
tation from Clcmenceau's editorials
Harding President Wilson. which IS
significant when tho prsmier's So
cialist opponents print other quota
lions different In tenor dating from
the time prior to Americas entry
into tin. war.
One Of the skeletons that can be
heard rnttlin9 Is cartoon by Gas
sier. printed In the Socialist extrem-
list organ. Populaire. on October ~.
last. showing taemenceau Address
ing his foreign minister thus:
by tine way. Pinchon. tell me
about this Wilson they talk 50 much
about now
1t Is such things, the Paris Midi
editorial considers worth denounc-
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
BRAND Is Considered
GOOD ARTISAN or VY04 0 /

Paris. Dec. ls.-PresiAAnt yIy
prolonged conversation With AoQ%
Premier BRAND on the nrat
his stay here has given rise ~ 11oe
political specuiation which =
possible 10 indicate clearly,
sundays afternoon issue Of L:1nt
sigeant said: M &ss
President Wilson received ~ <4li
day different political man ara
Iversed at notable length with Af1t
BRAND. whom he had desired N
President Wilson remAmbek &
the former premier counts aIMonx Al
good artisans OF victory. having 4oE@S
seen the importance OF he ri
front, the saioniki sxpeditisa u
his work" Il IN NJ hi
:. Every reader Of the M1axo
remembered that C1emencoou NQUx
the MAcodonia entaFpfinA mloG nv
tsrly, coming the phrase: VI
!, Tho C~Smann ArN a1lm ~ @
The article then rafaTro6 ~ NJ + ~
port that tho French pNaHe 0q1
would b. Nemra. CiAne1 4s
<hOa, BouFGeOta and TIL
Mammal roch. 4ddtn9. ho4 ~
they NoQld not ~ tae o0lH y 81 Il
The FegNatndAf ~ - " :.
detected n ~ eoM4D S. IS; Il. n
- tpaeeNtAg a1tesneen ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
Admiral Beatty's
High Tribute to
Battle Squadron
"Come Back Soon; Good
Bye and Good Luck, :"
He Waves to His Com
rades of the Mist.

London. Dec. tS-Admiral Sir
David Beatty. commander OF the
British grand feet. paid n re-
mark able tribute 10 the Ameri-
can navy after the surrender of
the German warships. The ad-
dress was delivered on board the
United States hattlcship New
York on Desembcr I. but the text
OF the speech has just reached
here. Tln. admiral said.
II could not let the sixth
tAmerican) battle squadron go
without coming aboard the New
York and saying something of
what ] feel at this moment OF
your departure. What say
comes from the heart. NOT only
from my heart but from the
hearts of your comrades Of the
grand fleet.
81 wish first Of all To thank you.
Admiral RnIman. and the cap
tains. officers and ships COM
panes Of this magnificent squad
ron for the wonderful co-opcr.a-
ton ard loyalty yon have given
nse and my admirals. and the as
sis,ansT you have given us in
every duty Won had to undertake.
The support you have given us is
That OF true comradeship and In
time OF sfrrss that is worth
very great deal.
Il want to congratulate you
for having been present upon n
day unsurpassed In the history
of tho world. I know quito well
that you as well ms all your
grsf - "A H.
less disappointed. at not being
able to give effect to that ef1its-
encv Won have SO we'll maintained.
Il was a most disappointing day.
VI was n pjtiful day TO sec those
herrled by dogs 10 their folds
without an effort ON anytndy's
part. II was . day everybody
.sThe lsna3tioss ~ tic 9fnnd
SusIac.icnt to cause the enemy 70
surrcndcr without striking . blow.
II always had certain nisxivings
and when the sixth hattie squad
ron l,ccAme part Of the grand
fleet these misGivinks were doub-
IL strengthened sad tt knew they
NHSt1i&1 "k1tfN4Ss tk161Ht
.lsHr!ng alae lRst ssse4Sc lss,nths
Won have 6ccn with ms. we have
learned TO know each ether very
well. We learned tn respect cnch
other. I want you To take this
message hack TO the Atlantic
fleet. that you have left q very
warn, pIace in the hearts Of the
grand f3cct that cannot he
tillci until you cpmc hack or
send anos her squadron to repre-
sent you. You have given ne a
sSwpe Of the American Acct
which think will try the At
mntic feet elsaciency hard n re-
produce. hope that in the sun
shine which Admiral Rnx1man
tells me always shines ON your
own shores ron viii not forget
your comrades of the mist. and
volr pleasant stay In the North
Sea.
Il thank yOu a<Hin and again
for the great part the sixth bat
tic squadron l,as played In bring
ing about this grc.tdat naval VIZ
tory IN history. hope ron will
give this mcMAkc to your com.
radce: Come hsck soon. Good
bye and Ennd luck
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19

FREE WILL OFFERING
Evsngelist's Advance NJ a n
Outlines Work Cut Out
..Far Local Church People.
in Coming Revivals.

The churches OF Richmond were
last night asked to subscribe $4,000
10 defray the expenses Of Billy" sun
day and party during the Forthcoming
SERIES or rsvtssas at the famous esaM :
geiist in this CRY James Il. Walker,
advance imam Tor Sunday. who adj
dressed union meeting OF the con
gregations OF all of the churches tn
Centenary Methodist church last
mig hit. explained that this amount was
necessary to bring Sunday and his
party. numbering ten or twelve peo-
pie. TO Richmond. to entertain them
during the six weeks they will be here,
including hotel bills, provide automo-
biles for the evangelist and his party
and to pay the salaries of Sundays
secretaries. campaign headquarter
help. poslage stationery, telephone
and telegraph tolls, printing and other
incidental expenses.
The $4,000, which the churches
are asked to pledge before Sunday
and his party get here. Ii exclusive
Of the evangelist's personal remunera-
ton. which will be taken care Of in
the form Of \ free will Offering at or
near the close OF the campaign. The
mattsr OF financing the campaign will
be gone into cxhaustively At meet
ing OF the finance committee OF the
movement 10 he held in the audfto-
rum Of the Y. ~, c. A. the last Satnr-
day in December.
Union Service.
Last nights union meeting wA8
opened with . song service under the
direction OF walter c. Mercer. who -
chairman OF the music COMMITTEES OF
the Sunday campaign. Hymn books
which will be used In the forthcoming
revivals were distributed among IN
audience which MED the auditorium
OF Centenary church TO overlooking
and found Its way to the gallery. The
purpose Of the song service Waa to
accustom those present to tho songs
10 be sung during the revivals. Some
Of them are new to Richmond and
the audience struggled through them
valiantiy. but with marked uncer-
tainty.
Rev. c. B. Arendell. chairman OF
the neighborhood prayer meeting
committee, read several verses from
the ninety-seventh PaAlnl. after which
the Rev. DR.. Prayer. rector OF St.
james Methodist Episcopal church.
LED n prayer: The meeting ~. then
described - = nort Of John the Bap-
list. who goes befors Billy Sunday
to prepare the way. sAs
Mr.. walker sAluted his hearers with
& democratic Good evening, every
body" characteristic of sunday and
his associates. and hsxan and ended
by referring 10 the evAA8slist AZ
..Biily." The speaker thanked the
ministers Of Richmond who made
possible the joint meeting. which he
described as somethIng new in Rich
mond. Mr.. Walker aid that he was
favora bly,, Impressed with the preach
ers Of Richmond and told his hearers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19

HEHt 0l sNWtrtstbshNhs'
@he text Of the amendment az
Aiepted Is ~ follows;
second t2ue---That eyerS ierson
u her thaDsa bona ffd& 49, Nj x ris'
ntur etub. recognized by Sste axrt-
.arnl derartment OF a state and or
s,.e tg.ited states, operating any mine
yyAuuarry situated in the nt'ea
Ese - In which children under the Hss
q. ~ixtee, wears have been employed
q. t.sruitted TO work .duFtnx any per
~ n Of the taxable year or AIRY infFi
rsss--.f, 80. worRsfhx,. factory Or uaapf.
,,.rsng estaaasahsaesx Wy tsa -
VI United States IN whl~aa childn'n
Il der he sc. Of fourteen years have
i,sen eafplo~ed or permitted TO weak
~ ,sf,5i,,ran between the ages o! four
kf.er end sixteen have been employed
MI. rerritted to woTk more than eashs
hours In any dav or more than six day.
pans week or after the hour OF
SVEN I, clock post meridian. or before
~. hour of 8 o'clock ante meridian
fsr.nr any portion of the taxable year.
snetf nav fer each taxable year. IN
ssaition To all other taxes IMPOSED nt
1sw an excise tax eauivale 10 "
nsree MUM OF the entire net profits re
a. we'd or accrued for such year from
ehe sale or disposition of tho product
~ such mine, quarry, mill. cannerS.
Workshop factory or manufacturing
establishment"
nor r1enroot OF Wisconsin. In coliaho-
ration with Senators Kenyon OF Iowa.
and Porserene OF Ohio
senator I.enroot In speaking for the
vi amendment. said Il would take away
- incentive TO make a pront out OF
child labor and that the employment
* children would be abandoned az
all - ~ n -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
POLITICS LOOMS
ON THE HORIZON
Opposition to Mayor sap,
pointments Sets Leaders
into Motion.
EST CANDIDATES
East End is Sore Because Of
Non Recognition in Cab
met and May Fight
Mayor.

Scarcely had the last roll call
passed into history at the meeting OF
the city council Tuesday night. be-
fore movement toward an interest
Ing political campaign was started.
Disappointed councilmen az their
friends will at once organize a cam
paign against the mayor. because OF
the appointment Of men who we're dis
tasteful to them, and II was said that
the entire East End Is up in arms
and will throw all its power against
the further holding Of Office by a
mayor who so ''ruthlessly" overlookf
that section CT the city. in placing his
favors.
Already the name OF John Hirsch-
berg Ii being touted for the place. and
as candidate OF not only the East
End. but of the labor elements. he
may loom up formidabiy against
Mayor Ainslie
In making his appointments the
mayor stated that he did not take
into consideration the geographical
bounds OF the city. but named men
whom he believed would, represent
other.
II IL known that two Of the nonsi-
nees were not in keeping with the
wishes OF the active political forces In
the city. These forces have been lay
Ing dormant for some time. but Il ID
predicted that before tho next cam
pAign, there win be most formidable
opposition TO the mayor. due mainly
to the fact that he did not accede ia
the demands OF the politicians.
The police department. almost to a
man. were opposed to the selection OF
Myers as their head Many Of them
had expressed preference for Fpi-
ler or Wood The leading politicians
had, also, expressed themselves as
being unfavorable to the nomination
az Myers, 90 that with these two
strong elements against him. II 10 said
around the place where people con-
SGregate that the mayor win have =
rongh road to travel when he again
enters the campaign.
The name Of Capt. Morgan r. Mftl
That " the ONCE OF mayor. Several
years ago he was on the verge Of en-
|tertrE the racs, but chan1ed his mind
ut the last moment, despite imnortuni-
ties from many elements OF citizens.
President r. L. Peters, OF Clay
ward has been frequently mentioned
In this connection, and Il Ii said that
a. concerted movement win be
launched at the proper time 70 gel
MIN In the running.
According 10 the wiseacres the pcc-
pie may sxpect from now on much
talk along POLITICAL lines. and II Il
presumed that the .'ins'. viii fortify
themssives 70 that the .outs'' may
have some real aghttnx to ret By.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
to See
President Wilson
ccmmanaer-in-ch lef to Visit soidie'A
IT the Front Next Week.

Mt the tNWs IVA"
part. Dec. ls--Though American
General headquarters has not yet COM
p,eted the plans for President wilson
Christmas visit to the army, II Is pos
.ihle to give the general scheme OF
this. the most dramatic Incident OF
the presidents entire European srio
~her the commander -tn-chicf OF the
American army win meet face TO face
,ha veterans who have sanctified
themselves by blood and ffrc. making
possible the realization OF their su-
rreme commanders co m m d. to
make the world safe for democracy.
TO them. az tho worthiest workers
In the cause Of idesiism. President
Wilson with reveal all his OWE hopes
and labors on behalf Of a. ,"--,>A"nt
ealing Of tho worlds wounds and the
rope.
Not only the American soldier but
All Europe's ears will be keen TO
catch this modern Christmas message
Of peace on earth and good will to-
ward man"
chaumont, where doubtless the mes
sage will be delivered was the location
oil KGnSFA uGAQQuATNUia oA'th 80 ~'->
severe nghting last summer. II IS .
pretty little town. IN the Cote dor
department. unscarred BY war south
Of tho Toul sector. not far from the
vosges and verdun.
Extending from Chaumont south
ward TO DIXON tword lost in transmits
stony dtvisions comprising nearly ore
million men. occupy what WAS called In
vartfnes 4 rest sector. whore at the
time OF hostilities battered units re-
turned TO reht and repIentsh theii
ranks.
Now nearly all line units except the
army OF occupation in Germany are
uuartered in this sector.
In connection with the presidents
visit certain orders will issue for the
purpose OF assembling the. largest mum
Der practicable to hear the presidents
words.
Naturally no more than few thou
sand wilt he abs actually to catch
The sound Of his voice. but the wire
less existing IN the doughboys' ranks
win spread messAges across the whole
sector ~ quickly ~ Hertsian wavss-
Other thouaAnds who win not hear his
voice will $50 the commander -tn-chief.
Tor Il II known the president hopes
IN cover W sutosnobile tbs whole rest
eecter during his two days trip. us
tttng the Atvisicasl headquarters and
IinspeeetAg ths hegpitalA camps and
NaAto0me4&A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19

Pasadena, Cal. Dec. 1.--More than
s>lrhty wears old, Mrs c. n, Hollander
has knit 500 pairs Of wooden socks for
elders since the United States en-
,4ered the war She knits with In
aredible speed and has taught scores
~ younger women to do likewise. Re-
Gently she received letter OF thanks
xfrun 4 soldier In France. who said
IA had the largest feet in the COM
many. II thank goodness you had
80 hunch 70 make my socks large.
sTAey IRE certainly, comfortable and
Swaym.. ne wrote.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19

Captain Huntington and lieutenant
Tappan. who New to Richmond NrQua
Washington In hlplane. The night
wss to Rave been made Monday. t1lt
was postponed until Yesterday be-
cause. 4 the rain and fog BesidAs
showering the city With leala&ts, tho
rviatcrs INDUCED In Numerous 4vtA-
ton stunts that were inActAculhr and
thrilling. That the hieht riveyNd at
tention sharply ON the efforts ~ the
Red Cross to snroll everyone WITH "A
heart ard 4 dollar" w@As regarded A.
certain by roll call workers. v
vi Wherever our 80 L sailors
may be, the Red Cross viii atsv With
them until they are demobiIiseh," said
: statement dropped from the sky,
which bore the name 81 Weary VI.
Dav4sen, chairman Of the RSd Gross
war council Continuing. the s,ate-
naent aaid. IA part:
'.s.Sothink which Ne may 40, will
~ Ian undone either for the men IN
the wAF sons, for those retufAtrsx, for
those In the camps and ~A0speeals.. Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
ercnseese TrlD Poeei,onel3.

London, Dec. l0.-TPrenter Llovd-
Georges rikus 10 70 IA F-ratAcA Friday
again have heen postponed. due 70 tho
understanding here, It - explained.
1rae hand informati4n before the con-
feyeaee starts. Tho British peaee
dele1atee probably will not satl ter
|ooyp9aa dAys.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-19
Car ana Auso Conis)a.

sam 6slie, chauffeur Tor T. D.
'lSotchkiss. Ne. East Franklin street
eoaaideA. with An auto truck Tuss-
day AftkrNoon. shortly after I o'clock
IA Third and Frankiin strests. No
|Ons WIS hurt hsat ~ or Swas dan,