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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21

Burgomaster Max was arrested
while performing his duties in Brus-
sells late in September, 1914. after dis
sensions with the German Governor
General Won der Goltz. Te was taken
to Germany and refused offers of the
German government to be returned to
Belgium if he would change his atti-
tude toward the Germans In Au-
gust. 1917. King Alfonso of Spain,
made fruitless attempt to obtain the
srelease OF BurgoIuaster Max. He was
liberated by the Germans several
days ago in accordance with the ar
mist.ce agreement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21

French notabies, and number Of
French officcrs were present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21
BCRGoMAsFER AGAIN FREE.
Adolphe Max, of BRUSSELS, Welcomed
Homo from Hun CaDtfVity

BRUSSELS. Nov. 2r.-Odolphe
Max. the Bnrgomaster of Brussels has
returned from captivity and was Civ
en- an enthusiastic ovation by the pop
ulace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21

artiBts to be the double of Mona
Lisa-we MAY end out what kind
OF a smile really meansi
The modern Mona Lisa was dis
covered By French portrait
painter. Pierre de Chambois. He
speciailzes in portraits Of women
and has spent a life time IN
search for such elusive express
sious as Mona Lisa 3 De Cham
bois declares that the eyes and
mouth OF Mrs. Riley are startling
IN their likeness to the famous
Mona a---and has persuadsd' the
i4ty % vt for = gVfTa.h
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21
CHEWING GI-AT NEEDED
IN YANK COMFORT KIT

Does Much Good. Especially to Pa
ticnts Who cannot smoke and Find
Eating Difficult.
AN AMERICAN HOSPITAL IN
FRANCE. Sept 13-CBy malI)- )-
When you are making up comfort
kits for soldiers at the front. have you
often wondered just W1.st is most
needed and what is extra among the
,doughboy's "finds'' In that big?
\ Here is what they have found most
essential and useful;
a safety razor, shaving brush and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21

A want ad IS .quickest-it finds the
new emplose, sells or rents, property
While you are 'thinking' about other
ways
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21

Doug Fairbanks last beauty lesson
for me was recipe for straight shoul-
ders and good military carriage-just
like our own Yanks'
He made me pick up big pottery
jar like this and balance IL on my
head with both hands.
Five minutes of this three times a
day taught me to walk like a soldier
head up. eyes front, shoulders back.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21

ifaU. S. PoLICE FORCE EQuAL
W.4SHINGTON. Nov. D. 4Anhcsica' $
coiats.Tbution TO The worlds ponce force
must equal that Of amy otiper power,
Secretary Daniels told the ntvaF af-
tssirs committee today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-11-21
CANTEEN LUNCHES ARE
VITAL FACTOR IN WORK

Efttfsh A'fONC Coon MesAAS Make IfON-
ifabIe Workmen.
LONDON, Nov. 2Q,r-canteen
lunches in war nunition factories
have been vital factor In improving
the efficiency of workers say. officials
OF the ministry Of munitions Instead
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
MEDICATION OF GERMAN RULER
 REPORTED FROM AMSTERDAM: IS
 NOW SUFFERING FROM INFLUENZA

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 3O-O1icial despatches from Berlin state that the former kaiser of Germany has made formal abdicaon from the throne of Germany the decree of abdcaton being received yesterday the German capital
 EXPRESSES HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
 In the decree the former ruler forth that he hoped the regent would be able protect the people ot the German nation against that which would be assa them the ruling hand of the Hoenzollern re- moved from the destnes of the German nation It his expressed hope that whoever controlled the future of Ger many would clear of anarchy keep the people from starvation and foreign supremacy.
 SOME SIGNIFICANCE ATTACHED TO WORD
 AMSTERDAM, Nov. 3O.-Some apprehension to the sincerity of the kaers abdcaton being expressed among those who have been studying the wording o the decree of abdicaon The kaiser the word regent that is the word that suspicion in the minds of those who believe that the abdcaton subteruge to appease the demands of the people and yet have the house of Hohenzolern rule the country.
 FORMER ADMIRAL. GIVEN CREDIT
 WASHINGTON, Nov 3O.-Thru diplomatic channels it has been learned here that the abdcation of the kaiser was secured only after consultation with Admiral Hinze, former head of the German navy It stated that due the nsistence of the admiral the kaiser signed the de- of abdcation and gave it into the adras possession to be delivered at Berlin.
 KAISERS SUITE WILL RETURN
 AMSTERDAM Nov. 3O.-The Daily Telegraaf has received information which leads it believe that the bers of the former kaisers suite will leave Maarn Holland time today with the intention of returning German soil Their decision somewhat hastened by the attitude of the allies who insist that Holland surrender all those who connected with the crimes committed during the
 KAISER UNABLE TO LEAVE HOLLAND
 LONDON, Nov. 3O-Reports from Amsterdam nd- that the kaiser the present time unable Holland, owing to sudden attack of influenza He is confined his quarters at Amerogen How serious his condition is not be ascerained
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
PRESIDENT MAY RECEIVE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE; INVITATION FOR
 ACCEPTANCE WILL BE EXTENDED

WASHINGTON, Nov 3O.-Advices from Chrisania state that President Wilson may receive the 1918 Nobel Peace Prize recognition of the work accomplished by him in bringing about peace.
 WILL EXTEND INVITATION
 CHRISTIANIA, Nov 3O.-It is probable that the President will in the future receive invitation from Denmark, Sweden and Norway visit those northern tries their guest and the time received the award of the Nobel prize The close proximity of the President during his attendance at the peace conference makes the possibility of the invitation being accepted look likely.
 THE NOBEL. PEACE PRIZE
 The Nobel peace prize is the legacy left by Alfred B. Nobel for the promotion of research in physics, chemistry medicine literature and measures for peace The of $9OO0O00 left by the famous Swedish inventor be used in the interests of the mentioned subjects The principal to remain intact the interest be divided into five equal pars about $4OOOO for each sae to be awarded to the person who makes the important discovery in physics to the person who has made the important chemical discovery improvements another to the person who has made the important discovery in physiology medicine; another the person who has produced the most ideasc work of literature and another the person who has promoted best the fraternity of nations and the abolisnent dmnution of standing armies and the formation and increase of peace congresses
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
GERMANY MUST PAY WAR'SCOST
 TO THE LIMIT

/ NEWCASTLE, Nov. 30.-In an ad- dress made here yesterday Lloyd George, in the course of his remarks, stated that Germany must be com pelled to pay the war cost to the limit, paying all indemnities and the restoration of the countries devas. tated; that the destrucuveness of Germany was her own act and she must pay as consequence.
 On the submarine question MT. George said punishment should be meted out to those who were res ponsible for the crimes committed on the high seas under the guise of war. fare.
 At the conclusion of his remarks he stated that England would make a sweeping investigation as to the cause of the war and would carry such in vestigation to final reckoning. The remarks of the speaker were greeted with prolonged cheering and thunder ous applause.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
BURIAL TO BE
 FROM TEMPLE
 TODAY. AT l:3O

The funeral services of the late James Freeman Bradley will be held this afternoon at the hour of one thirty from the Masonic Temple. The public services will be preceded by the short private Masonic service.
 A special choir will render two hymns. namely. Peace. Perfect Peace," and Tt Is Not Death to Die" and the duet 70, Morning Land" will be sung by Miss Ruth Lamb and Mrs. J. H. Caskey.
 The services will be conducted by Past Master J. J. Buckley with the Rev. w. s. Marble assisting.
 The pallbearers will be William Haldane, Chester T. Spencer, Peter McMullen, Roscoe F. Washburn. Mil ton D. Snodgrass and Martin Knuppe. Ihterment will be made in the Fair baks cemetery.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
HOLDS
 CELEBRATION
 ON ARMISTICE

PEkIN, Nov. 30.--The Chinese re- public started it's celebration of the allied victory over Germany Thurs day and for the first time in the history of the empire the forbidden city was thrown open to. all visitors.
 Pro- :aztt Hsu uA ;,ih Chang review ed tire Chinese and allied troops from the throne house and the American marine band occupied the square in front of the throne room. playing the national airs of the al. lies.
 The ministers of both America and Great Britain headed the dele gation of the representatives from the different countries and paid their respects to the president
 Turnout the city an air never be- fore felt is prevailing. The people have realized that the overthrow of their one.time menace had been ac. complished and they are rejoicing accordingly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
PERU DEMANDS
 INDEMNITY OF
 CHILEAN GOVT,

LIMA, Nov. 29.-At a meeting of the Peruvian cabinet and senate a resolution was passed whereby that government made a demand upon the Chilean government for damages caused by the anti-Peruvian riots that took place in some of the Chilean cities.
 The Peruvians living in Iquique were treated to considerable violence by Chilean mobs and much property was destroyed The Peruvian con. sulates at Tacna, Africa and Iquique were attacked by mobs and the con suls made preparations to leave fol home by order of their govern ment. Later the Peruvian govern ment extended an apology to Chile for its action, stating that they had been misinformed in the matter. Lat CT further attacks made on Peruvian citizens in Chilean cities and the in demnity was demanded.
 The Chilean consulates in Peruvian cities have received orders to pre- pare their departures for Chile i'm mediately.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
BEER AND MALT LIQUOR TO BE
 MADE NO MORE

WASHINGTON Nov. SO.-The brewing of beer and other malt liquors will cease at midnight to. night turnout the United States ac- cording to the prohibition proclama- tion of the President made some time ago.
 The committee which recommend ed that the proclamation be made have signified no intention of having the order rescinded although 1t was to be effective only for the dura- tion of the war.
 Christian Feigenspan, president of the Brewers association who is now at Newark, said that the brewers would make no effort to have the ban against the breweries lifted. Much property will go to waste as the result of the enforcement of the proclamation. At St. Louis ten thou sand men are out of work and mil lions of dollars invested in the plants will be lost to the owners.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
THOUSANDS BE LEAVING SOON
 FOR AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-General March announces that according to the report of General Pershing there will be nearly eighty thousand men on their way to America within a short time. The units that will comprise the contingent will be an. nounced at a later date. In direct figures the number of men that will be returned to the United States is 79,000; the number of officers is placed at 3,400.
 The casualties of the war. as an nounced by General Pershing, are as follows: Total casualties, 262, 723; killed in action, 2S.363; died oi wounds. 12,1O1; died from other causes. 17,O0O. The figures mention ed do not include the number oi prisoners taken during the wal up to November 26th.
 With the present. plans carried out 1t is believed that by the last ol December there will have been return ed to the United States in the neigh borhood of 16O,OOO officers and men
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
AUSTRIA WOULD BE ANNEXED TO
 UNITED STATES

VIENNA. Nov. 30,-The political situation of Austria Is becoming pathetic. Constantly the quarters oc cupied by the representatives of the Associated Press are besieged with influential citizens who request that word be sent their relatives in the United States as to their condition and if possible to send money SC that they may leave Austria.
 One group representing large political faction asked if 1t were not possible to have Austria annexed to the United States that the people might enjoy more freedom and be free from their present conditions
 The conditions said to be existing in Vienna are beyond description The women have hardly anything tC wear and occupy poor quarters. The food is of the coarsest: black bread that Is not nourishing, small Quanti ties of soup made of water and flour Is all that can be obtained by the poorer classes. Those who are able to patronize restaurants carry off every scrap of the food that remains on their plates. The situation is growing worse daily
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
COMPERS SENDS DELEGATION TO
 BE AT SESSION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will be at the head of the delegation from that or ganization that will be present at the International Labor conference that will be held in Paris while the peace conference is in session.
 Other delegates with Gompers will be William Green, secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers and Frank Dugy, secretary of the United Carpenters and Joiners of America.
 The object of the labor conference will be for the establishing of a new international trade union federation and to offer it's assistance in any mat ters requested by the peace confer. |ence.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
TO
 HEAD MEMBERS
 OF DELEGATION

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3O.--It was officially announced today that Presi- dent Wilson would head the peace delegation that would represent the United States at the peace confer ence to be held at Versailles.
 Those who will comprise the party will be. besides the President, Secre- tary of State Robert Lansing, Col. E. M. House. Henry White. former ambassador to France and Italy, and General Trasker H. Bliss. Whatever aid will be required in the way of clerks will be secured at the em- bassies in London and Paris.
 The party will embark on the steamer George Washington imme. diately after the converting of con gress next Monday
 The escorting convoy will be com posed of the battleship Pennsylvania and five torpedoboat destroyers. The ships are lying at the Hoboken pier with steam up. ready to sail
 The pier and the track leading there will be heavily guarded until the President and party have safely embarked on the transport. It Is expected that the speed made across the Atlantic will establish record. The George Washington since com ing into the possession of the United States has had several alterations made that will give her a higher rate of speed Twenty-one knots an hour for the entire trip is looked for
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
Nobel Prize Awarded Our President
GERMAN SHIPS
 WILL BE USED
 AS TRANSPORTS

PARIS, Nov. 30.--E. N. Hurley, of the shipping board, arrived in this city today as the final of his trip thru Europe during which time he made deep study of the transporta- tion facilities to be had
 For the solution of returning troops to the United States he has planned to use the German ships that are now in the possession of the allies. He will present the proposi- tion to the heads of the allied na- tions. and If the plans are accepted the despatching of troops for Ameri- ca will be begun at once.
 With the plan in force it is thot that all of the American troops now in Europe. with the exception of those actually needed for police duty. will be home again within ten months.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
LIEBKNECHT IS
 SPREADING HIS
 VIEWS AROUND

BERLIN, Nov. 30.-The activities of the Liebknecht partisans continue on larger scale today than at any time previous. The policies of Dr. Liebknecht are receiving stronger support today than ever before.
 A strong force of independents, socialists and democrats, all of whom are closely identified with the Lieb- knecht-Sparacus faction, have seized the entire German wireless system and are using it to transmit the pro. paganda of that faction turnout the country. Bulletined proclamations are issued by the agents of the Lieb knecht following in the several prov inces which are reached by the wire less and are having some effect on the people.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
FRONTIER OF
 PRUSSIA HAS
 BEEN CROSSED

LUXEMBURG, Nov. 30.-The Am. erican force of occupation have con. tinued their advance toward the in. terior of Germany. Yesterday they crossed the Our river, which forms the boundary line between Luxem burg and Rhenish Prussia.
 After crossing the river strong guards were stationed at the Luxem burg end of the bridge and the ad vance continued. The American forces will soon effect junction with the other forces of occupancy and a complete line will have been formed across the western portion of Ger many.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
JAPAN NAMES
 ITS DELEGATES
 TO COl.FEREECE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-The names of the delegates who will represent Japan at the peace confer ence have been handed in to the state deparment. It is probable that arrangements will be made for these delegates to accompany the Presi. dents party overseas on the trans. port that conveys the delegation from the United States.
 Marquis Sainji, former Japanese premier, has been designated as the head of the party. The military rep. resentative will be Major-General Nara. Viscount Kato, former Japan. csc minister of foreign affairs, and Vice-Admiral Isam Takeshita, chief of the general naval staff, will com prise the remainder of the delega. tion.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
SIBERIA TRADE
 BEEN RESUMED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. The United Russian bureau has reopened it's marine traffic with Siberia. Three vessels belonging to the bureau have recently been released by the war war trades board.
 Those at the head of the concern are urging former shippers to Si. beria to secure their shipping Ii. censes and engage in the exporting of commodities. which will find ready market at all ports of Siberia.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
DUTCH CONSUL
 HAS RESIGNED

DENVER, Nov. 30.-John B. Giejs. beck. Dutch consul for Colorado. Utah and New Mexico, has mailed his resignation to the Dutch govern. ment because of its attitude in har. boring the former German kaiser, and other acts during the war.
 Giejsbeek further stated that the Netherlands was about to inaugu- rate campaign thru it's consuls and some of the newspapers in America in justification of its acts in protect. ing the ex-kaiser.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
GRIEF COMES
 TO GOVERNOR

SEATTLE. Nov. 30.-Thomas Riggs, Jr., governor of Alaska, left this evening for the east to attend the funeral of his mother, who pass ed away at the family home in Washington, D. c.
 Governor Riggs made the trip from the Alaska capital on the steamer Spokane. arriving this afternoon. It Is his first trip out of the territory since his appointment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
BARUCH HANDS
 IN RESIGNATION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Bernard Baruch, chairman of the war indus. tries board, has handed in his resig- nation, to become effective on June 1st, 1919.
 Baruch is of the opinion that the affairs of the board can be closed by that time. He is desirous of re- turning to his private enterprises which have been neglected since he assumed the position.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
AVIATOR DIED
 DURING BATTLE

SAN DIEGO. Nov. 30.-Miss Marie Jepson, of this city, is in. receipt of letter from the International Red Cross society in which it is stated that her fiance, Frank Luke. had died in action.
 Luke was an American aviator who achieved some distinction in the air, and 1t is stated that during the engagement in which he met his death he set three enemy balloons afire and destroyed one aeroplane. His death took place on September 29th.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
ADDITIONS TO
 NAVY ARE MADE

NEWPORT NEWS, Nov. 3O.-The launching of the new 33.00O-ton bat. tleship authorized by congress in the 1916 building program will be ready for launching within the next few months. When completed the new sea monster will outclass any battleship afloat.
 At the Norfolk station the torpe. doboat destroyer Gamble will be plac' ed in active service and given trial for speed. It is expected that the new craft will attain a speed of thirty knots per hour.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
GERMANY KEEPS
 ITS AGREEMENT

PARIS, Nov. 30.--The Germans are complying with the terms of the armistice relative to that part which pertains to the surrender of the roll ling stock of the railroads.
 Yesterday the allies received the first of the 150,000 cars demanded in the armistice. The rolling stock con sisted of cars of all classes and were nearly all in first class condition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
HALF SUB NAVY
 WASDESTROYED

LONDON, Nov. 30.-It was an nounced today that approximately two hundred of the submarine fleet of Germany had been destroyed thru the activities of the allied submarine destroyers and depth bombs.
 The total number of submarines constructed in Germany was stated to be three hundred and sixty. With the number destroyed and surrender ed but little of the sub navy remains.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
SENATE RESENTS
 WILSON'S COURSE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-The members of the senate are assuming a resentful attitude toward the Presi- dent because of his selection of a non member of either body of congress to accompany him to the peace con ference.
 It is rumored that the Republicans will on Monday propose that spec ial senate committee be sent to the conference to keep congress advised as to what is transpiring.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
ALLIES DEMAND
 COMPLIED WITH

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 30.-The threat of the allies that hostilities would be resumed against Germany unless the returning prisoners were in better condition when released is being ob. served by that nation.
 A Berlin despatch was received stating that everything was being done to alleviate the condition of the prisoners and that in the future they would be released under more favora- 'ble circumstances. The prisoners will be given safe and unmolested con- duct to the lines of the allies in the future.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 3O-The Hu

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 30-The Hun garian governor of the territory now occupied by the troops of General Mackensen has decided to intern the entire command Of the German gen. eral in compliance with the orders of the French government
 It is reported that Mackensen will accede to the demand as his troops are entirely destitute of food supplies and are war weary. The men under his immediate command number 170.- 900.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-02
MASSACRE JEWS IN SYNAGOGUE

LONDON, Nov. S0.--According to Berlin papers a wholesale massacre of Jews has taken place in Lemberg, eleven hundred of the unfortunate people being killed in one day.
 Several had taken refuge in a synagogue, which they barricaded as a means of defense. Not being able to dislodge them the attacking party set fire to the building, cremating all who were within the structure.