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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Military Experts Differ On
Course Allies Should Pur-
sue With BOIsheyiki
SITUATION in SIBERIA
Is BECOMING UNSTABLE
No Change In Present Allied
Policy Until After Peace
Conference.

Londsn, Dec. 19.-The bolsheviki are
gaining power in Russia, ii is indicat-
ed in recent dispatches. This is partic-
ularly true in the border states. where
the Germans are withdrawing.
Thus the allied policy regarding
Russian operations is becoming more
important. Contrary views are held by
allied military experts and civilian
groups concerning the .eoursc the
allies are to pursue. They range from
extension OF the military effort to
crush the bolsheviki to complete with
drawal from Russia
The situation in Siberia also Is becom
ing more unstable, as military chiefs
succeed each other in chaotic fashion.
Conditions in northern Russia are some
what screened by veil of silence, but
the allied operations there appear to
have been practically stabilized. The
one thing that is certain is that there
win be no extension or change in the
present policy until the aliied atti-
tuds and plans regarding Russia are
more fully explained at the peace con
ference.
The morning newspapers approve the
policy Of Lord Miner, war secretary,
mot to abandon Russia but to withdraw
the military forces as soon as possible.
Most Of them ask the government to
clearly define its plan Of campaign.
The Daily News calls upon the gov
ernment to make evident that we are
not pursuing illegitimate ends or impa-
tiently waiting for something to turn
up"
(, "We are at war with Russia and the
nation is entitled to know what the
end the government contcmplates. ("
says the London Telegraph.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
C|LlfTT AND MANN ARE
CANDIDATES
Certain That Representative
Fess' Name viii Be Put
Forward.

Washington, Dec. 19-Representativa
GiIlett, republican Of Massachusetts,, to
day announced himself candidate TO.
speaker of the next house of represen
tatives.
He has the unanimous backing Of thc
Massachusetts, delegation. Gillette Ia
the second candidate formally in the
field. Representative Mann Of Chica-
90, came out yesterday.
Representatives Fess, Ohio, still says
he is not candidate, but this name is
almost certain to be put forward. Fess
will have the support of the middle
west progressive wing.
Representatives Kahn, California,
Towner, Iowa, and Campbell Of Kansas
will be put forward but the vote for
them will be largely complimentary,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
TOLD LUDENDORFF TO
CAPTURE new YORK,
PARIS, and LONDON
German General Admitted
That Ii Couldn't Be Done
Even To Win War.

London, Dec. 19.-General Luden
dorff was told more than q year ago
that in order to win the war ne must
capture Paris, London and New York
He admitted 1t could not be dene
This was revealed today in an in
tcrview with DR.. Ratheman, head Of
the German General Electrical company
(cmploying 10000 men) obtained by
the Berlin correspondent of the Express
Germany is ruined for the next gen
Grafton, politically, industrially and &C.
onomically," Ratheman was quoted as
saying. ''The people do not know who
they can trust.
81 told General Ludendorff in July,
1917, 'to win the war you have got to
sslpture Paris, London and New York. ;
"'We cam do it,, he admitted and
said he wanted 'peace by understand
ing"
Regarding the present conditions in
Germany, Ratheman said.
off the allies do not send food with
IN two months there will be riots and
sickness throughout Germany
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
CERNER SAYS III. HAS
NOT ATTACKED DRAFT
Declares Socialists Did Not
Defend Men Who Refused
To Register.

Chicago, Dec. l9.-The national So
cialist party never solicited money for
the defense of men who refused 10 reg
lister for the draft. nor used any mon
ey for that purpose, declared Adolph
Germer, one of the five defendants, in
his testimony at the trial Of five So
Tcialist leaders here today.
The party did, however, use funds
in defense Of socialists who were prose
cuted for making speeches and distrib-
.uting literature, Gcrmer said, citing a
notice To- that effect published in the
New York Call socialist daily, in 1917
sdsde Early Peace Effort
Evidence tending to show that the
socialist party made efforts toward
peace as early as September, 1914, be-
fore the United States entered the con-
flict, was given. Germer declared
peace meetings were held in New York
and Chicago in 1914 and 1918 and that
an article printed in the Call at that
time blamed the war on capitalistic in
terests.
A proclamation was sent TO the work
ers Of Europe, Germer declared, on Au-
gust 4, 1914, blythe committee on i'm
mediate action Of which Victor Ber.
ger, another defendant, was member.
The proclamation urged the Europeans
to Griss to action" and fight for
Immediate peace" Germer said.
Germer denied authorship of let
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Major Riner Says Coach
Dietz Is Not Stacker

Vallejo, Cal, Dec. i3.-Lone Sta.
Dietz, ire Indian football coach o. the
Mare Island Marines, is not a slacke".
Major Riner Of the Marines made IT,
statement to-day. He declared Dietl
filed mis- QUESTIONABLE with the Spo-
kane daft board asking exemption
merely .hat he might finish the seasoi
with tic marines.
81 was aware Of Dietz plans,n said
MAJOR hiner. "He had practically ar
ranged to flLsi in the ma. ines imILe-
diatcly after the close OF the season.
He made tIcso arrangements with m,
before the sc1-on opened. Lone Star
isn't a siacscs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
king AND QUEEN OF
ITALY ARRIVED IN
PARIS TODAY At $40
President Wilson And Victor
Emmanuel Exchanged Visits
This Afternoon.
By Henry Wood
nited Press staff correspondent

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Paris, Dec. 1s.-King Victor Emman-
uel of Italy arrived in Paris at $40
o clock this afternoon.
The italian official party included
the king, Queen Elena, Crown Prince
Humbert, Premier Orlando, Foreign
Minister Sonnino and other ministers.
They were greeted at the Bois Bou-
logne station by the French cabinet,
headed by Premier Clemeneeau.
The king and his party were conduct
ed to the Quai D DOrsay, where he will
take up his residence.
President Wilson and the king ex-
changed visits this afternoon. The
days program also includes visit by
the king to Olemenceau's s office The
premier will return the call. The king
and queen will be the guests of Presi-
dent and Nine. Poincare at the Palais
Elysee this evening.
King Victor Emmanuel also will re-
view parade comprising Italian units
which fought ON the French front, dep
uties of the redeemed provinces and
members of the Italian colony in Paris
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Herbert SCHABACkER
Tells OF HUNS firing
PROPAGANDA OYER
Had Been In Front Trenches
3 Weeks When Armistice
Was Signed.

Herbert Schabacker of the 369th in.
fantry, writing under date Of Nov. "
to Prot. Erich Sehabacker, says,
Little did think that your first
letter to France would find me in the
first line trenches and just as the wal
is over. l have been in the line for
about three weeks, two of these in the
first line watching Fritz and picking
away at him when he showed himself
"The last ten days have been OK
tremely hard as through one of Fritz 3
tricks he got quite lot of information
Ny particular sector was the front an
gle of the whole line. In fact, few
days ago in bright light, l had to evac.
uate a small part to protect the sector
He opened up with all he had but
luckily | was able to stand him off.
" You cannot imagine how it feels
to be feeling safe again and not being
afraid any minute of being blown to
pieces or shot through by crack shot
1t was getting ON my nerves. For 1C
days | had very little sleep at nigh,
catching nap now and then between
visiting sentinels on post.
"During the day we worked to maka
things safe and comfortable around the
sector and dug out. 1 have alwav,
thought that an officer draws to much
money compared to an enlisted man
but 1 do not think that any more.
In Mountains.
Il am now in the mountains and can
now appreciate your talk of mountain
scenery as l have been through the
mountains, the Vosges. | am now op
posite Mulhouse, in Alsace.''
The writer enclosed several pampb
lets printed in French that the Ger
mans fired over in to the lines with a
big shell. Other propaganda is printed
in English with the headlines proclaim
ing, 1.-THE German People offer peace
The new German government has ap-
pcaled to President Wilson to bring
about peace. 1t is willing to come tc
an honest understanding with France
about AlsaceLorraine. The new Ger
man government has restricted the U
boat war. No passenger steamers no;
carrying troops or war materials will
be attacked in the future"
By this sort of propaganda the Ger.
mans hoped to undermine the fighting
spirit of the American troops.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Griling OF Milo Piper
Halted For Time BEING

Muskegon, Mich, Dec. 19.-nlness
of the prosecuting attorney has tempo
rarily halted the grilling of Milo H.
piper, accused of having slain Frieda
Weichman to hide his marriage to her.
Piper spends his time weeping and
pleading for the loyalty of his acknowl
edged wife.
State officials today declared they
have found evidence Of third mar
riage by Piper. Sheriff Siauffer de-
cIared he has learned Piper married
Marian Gray, manager Of Benton
5Iarbor matrimonial bureau, who later,
g,e claimed, was jailed by federal au-
'thorities and then pardonel by Presi-
dent Taft.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
LONDON WILL EINDEAvOR
TO ECLIPSE WELCOME OF
FRENCH FOR PRESIDENT

General Eugene De Miller, former
chief of staff Of the Fifth Russian ar
my on the east front, who has gone to
Archangel to command the Russian
troops cooperating with the allies, es-
timated that between 100000 and 900,
900 men weuld be needed on the north
ern front and a similar force in the
Ukraine. He expressed the hope Am
erica would provide the bulk of these
troops. He believes the winter is the
best season Car operations, as sleds can
be used for transport, whereas the
spring mud would hamper movements.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Wilson S Council To Be Sought
In Regard To Allies
Russian Policy.
By Lowell ndelIett

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
London, Dec. 19.-rLondon intends to
eclipse Paris welcome to President Will
son in the same degree that its popula-
ton exceeds that of the French eapi.
tai.
While great numbers Of organizations
political and non-political, have already
considered separate demonstrations in
Wilson s honor, it Is believed they ul-
timately will folow the example pro-
vided by Paris and combine in one big
celebration.
The government, Of course, viii p,o-
vide the president with every official
attention, but it is London's millions
who will furnish the real welcome.
More Than Holiday.
Wilson s visit, however, will be much
more than holiday, since he will ar
rive in the midst Of an increasingly
warm discussion regarding the alhes
Russian policy. 1t is practieasy .,f-
tain his counsel will be sought an ,n.s
regard. 1t is almost equally o.A .A4a
he will be urged to define in more dc
tail his attitude concerning freedom of
the seas and enlarge on his plan for
the league of nations.
Beneath the surface of social atten-
tions which will be showered upon the
President and AIRS. Wilson in the form
of parades, baLquets, speeches, memor-
ials and general Fluctuations, it is ev-
ident, therefo.e, much of the prelimi
nary work Of the peace conference will
be transacted bore.
Renewed interest in the Russian
problem is thu ou' growth Of persistent
rumors that great allied expedition
is planned for occupying Petrograd
and Russia, slpprcssing the bolshevik
govermnentand establishing order dur.
ing the present wip.pr. The newspap-
ers publish complaints from soldiers
who allege they ha1s been ordered to
Russia. The presssof all shades of po-
litical opinion hint that great opposi-
tion will develop if an attempt is made
to carry out such plan.
An attack on the newly formed dc,
mocracy, however mistaken might ba
the ideas held about that democracy,
would lead to disappointment in some
circles" said the Chronicle.
Mild in Comparison.
This is regarded as significant, be
cause the Chronicle is accepted as Pre-
mier Lbyd-George's S personal organ
But this comment is mild compared
with that of some of the other newspa.
pers.
"Before any big military develop.
ment, such as committing this nation To
war with Russia, the people Of thi'
country should be consulted the Ex
press said.
The Manchester Guardian has been
limiting for several days that the gov
ernment is proposing to enter the Rus
sian project on big scale.
"We might be sending machinery
and tools to Russia, instead of machine
guns" declared the News.
Divided in Opinions.
Russians in London are divided in
their opinions. Representatives of the
old regime are keen to see big mill
tary demonstration by the allies car
ried out. Moderates of the type Of
Kenensky say. thev would welcome al
lied Intervention if the Americans pre-
dominated. They declare no Others
would be welcomed by the Russian lib
erals.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
BY Robert j. Bender
United Press staff correspondent

kCnlteu III reSS SUIT cOrrtSpoHuenC3
Paris, Dee. 10. - President Wilson
and Premier Clemeneeau began an i'm
portant conference at Mnrat palace
this morning. 1t is believed a closer un-
Outstanding between the French and
ihe United States regarding details OF
the peace pact will be reached.
2 At the conclusion of the conference,
the president was scheduled to return
Marshal Foch S call.
Miss Margaret Wilson, who is expect
ed to resume her tour of American mii-
stary camps tomorrow. has asked to be
sent to the most isolated localities. As
"a result she probably will sing in Conde
sourt Christmas day, while the presi-
dent is addressing the doughboys at
American headquarters.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
England Practically
Cleared Of u. 5. TrOon

x London. Dec. l9-Great Brit !
X ain is practically cleared Of
\. American troops.
4 All the American camps ex- !
X eept those at Winchester and !
X Liverpool, have been cyacuat- !
X ed. The contingent still remain !
X ing here consists principally of j
X Major Biddle's staff and 2600
X wounded. These are being sent
X home as rapidly as possible. !
]. !: X X X X \. X X X X X X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19

There are two Gondecourts in the
American zone. One is Is miles east
and north of Verdun. The ether is 45
miles south of that city. The former
probably is the town Miss Wilson will
visit.
President Wilson and President Poin-
care attended the reception to Marshal
J0ffre by the French academy. They
sat among the members. Their wives
occupied the presidential hox.
The Wilson's will entertain Foreign
Minister and Madame Pinehon at
luncheon tomorrow. During the day the
president will receive all foreign am
bassadors and ministers at the Murat
Palace.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
EBERT REPORTED IN
FRENCH NEWSPAPER
TO HAVE RESIGNED
Soldatenrat Receives Propos-
ais That President Be
Elected Sunday.

Paris, Dec l9.--Le Journal says it
understands Chancellor Ebert has re-
signed.
Spartacus Checked
The Spartacus in Berlin appears to
have been checked. Zurich dispatch
to l. Information said today.
1t declared Chancellor Ebert has
been upheld by the workmen's and
soldiers council and is taking vigorous
action against followers of Karl Liebk-
necht.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Soldiers Will Have Big
Celebration Christmas

g Paris, Dec. 10. = Christmas )
green's, holly and Christmas
I trees are being commandeered )
by the American Y. M. c. A. )
/ throughout France preparatory J
to a big Christmas peace cele-
!; bration in all Y. NJ G. A. cen :
( ters.
( Hundreds of American girls !
and American soldiers have ;
been invited to attend the
: Christmas party at the Hotel
< Petrograd, the largest Y. M.
G.. A. hostess house in Paris.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
ISOLATION IS NO
LONCERPOSS|B[E
IN UNITED STATES
If League Is Not Created U. 5.
May Have To Enter COaI-
itiOn OF Nations.
BALANCE OF POWER ONLY
ALTERNATIVE OF LEAGUE
Cernlany's Threat Before Am
erican Entry Into War Was
Eastward Expansion.
(written for the United Press. J

New York, Dec. l9.--If the league of
nations is not created by the peace con
ference, the United States ultimately
probably will be compelled In sclf-ds-
Tense to enter into an international co.
alitiou to create balance Of power IA.
vorable to American interests,
A return to America g former policy
Of complete isolation is impossible be-
cause the United States now has in
Germany subtle and relentless Euro.
pean enemy. Alliances are the outcome
of international enmities. Nations do
not band together because they have
an affection for enc another, but be-
cause they have mutual interests to be
safeguarded against common enemy.
The only alternative to a league Of
nations is return to the old world poll
cy of balance Of power, whereby two
coalitions of nations seek to hold each
otherin equilibrium.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Berlin 8 Threat.

When America was hesitating about
entering the war, it was common
threat in Berlin that if America con
tributed to Germans defeat, German
craftsmanship would in future years
work for an alliance with Russia and
Japan, aimed against the United Sites.
Blocked from expanding westward, the
Germans would thus turn to the east
and would eventually seek with their
allies to dominate the Pacific.
It is such threat as this that forcos
a menaced nation into an alliance to
restore the balance of power. Often
a sufficient check against so preten.
tious design is the knowledge that q
counter alliance exists. II, however, the
blow eventually falls tho counter ALI
anee springs into instant defensive ac-
ton. A menace Of this nature against
United States would necessarily be di.
rectcd against Australia, New Zealand
and Canada, who have interests in tho
Pacific in harmony with America Is. If,
therefore, the league Of nations fails to
be created and IL America is compelled
to join an international coalition a com.
munity Of interest already exists for
the formation of an English speaking
league.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19

The woodwork industry in Klamath
county has payroll which exceeds
$780, 900.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
wilson AND PI||::EN|ER
CLEMENcEAU'

President Scheduled To Return Marshal Fochs Call After
COnference---MargaretW Wilson Will Probably Sing In
G0ndec6urt To Soldiers On Christmas Day While
President Will Address DOughboys At American
Headquarters
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19

The bootleggers have the wrong idea
Of the holiday spirit.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
GOVERNMENT ENDORSED
BY Frank J. Taylor

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Berlin, Dee. lS.--( Might )-The Eb-
ert-iaase coalition government has re-
ceived the endorsement Of the national
soldatenrat (soldiers couDcil.) Abe
vote was unanimous.
The soldatenrat accorded The present
government absolute control over ci,
william affairs, but reserved supervision
Of the army.
Resolutions adopted by the soldaten-
rat make the peoples council, com,
posed of six members, supreme in the
national provisional government.
administration Of military affairs by
the peoples council, however, will be
subject to approval by parliamentary
executive committee elected by sol
datenrat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
To Elect President

Berlin. Dec. 1S.-(Delayed) The ma
tional workmen's and soldiers coun-
ellis have proposals that the "German
republic" elect a president Sunday.
Prompt action in this connection, it is
pointed out, is necessary to give the
allies guarantee that Germany will
have responsible government whep
the peace conference begins.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19
Suppress Bolshevikj

Amsterdam, Dec. 10. = The Ebert
Haase government has suppressed the
bolshevik government at Neu Oeln, ar
resting members of the workmen's Is and
soldiers council, according to Berlin
dispatch received here today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19

Continued on page eight)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-19

Oregon: Tonight and Friday
rain west portion, rain OF snow
east portion; warmer tonight
east portion, strong southerly
winds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-06
RAILROAD WORK NOW
HAS BROADER SIGNIFICANCE
President White Issues Circulnr to r..
+. & +. Employees Announcing
Government Control,

William III. White. president OF the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mag Railroad Company. has Just issued
circular to employees OF the COM
pany announcing the taking OF the
railroads by the Federal government.
and urging the railroad men to work
with the government in every way
possible. since their "enEagement in
railroad service has broader siGni-
fcance than before"
After quoting the telegram received
by directors of the railroad from WILL
liam G. McAdoo. director-gencral Of
railroads, President White said:
AS you will observe. your engage
inent in railroad service has broader
Significance than ever before You are
not Simply railroad man." but an
active and important participant in
the great war for humanity and
democracy in which our country is
now engaged. Remember always tina,
your fellow-countrymcn and our allies
on the fighting front. the vitality es
scntial activities OF our government in
providing armament, munitions and
supplies, as well as the ina intenancc
and welfare OF our people at home
depend upon your individual, whole
hearted service. with untirinE vigil
"hce ana activity, in helping forward
inc tremendous task of transporting
the freight and passenger traffic or tho
nation with safety and promptness
the loading OF eac hear to it's capacity
the eiimina ton of delays in the yari,
GUS phases Of it's movement. tho
economical and efficient use of fuel
anu materials. wide-awakc and encr.
Eeuc alertncss to observe the sma n
thinss as well as the great, and 10 usc
every opportunity to speed on ~.
WORK 10 which our thought and Lahore
are being directed with redouhIad DO
sires and efforts
Let ME take this occasion to -
hno"iedse with grateful appreciation
me Always fine and high spirit of CO.
operation with which you have 81
sPiehdidiy responded to my appal,
lot service since the voluntary CO.
ordihation OF our railroads through
inc railroads war board last April
NOW that our government has hound
our railroad system together into ON,
great unified system, under the ad-
mihistra;ion Of tho dircctor-rencral
oil railroads of the United states
whose orders must be as mmediarr,
ana implicitly obcyed as those OF :,
military commander to his forces. the
call To duty comes to us with an even
more impressive significance, and ia
heightened by the inspiration of ma
trlotic purpose that must guarantee
US success in our utmost endeavors
In conclusion, let me ask each OF
you to let me know. by letter or IN
person. of any conditions. methods or