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war was in itself against our historic
presidents. From the fact the Allies had
turned the tide Of defeat TOWARD victory
only when they became united he drew
q lesson In favor Of the league.
I'VE had there" he said, "a league
Of nations to achieve q common end, and
only by that means was the end achieved.
II we stop there we have achieved a VIC
tory for war, but not for peace, and we
lave not made the world safe for de-
mocracy."
He called attention 70 the fact thai
the two Hague tribunals did much
toward working out the details for main
talnlng peace, and hat much more would
have been Accomplished had not Ger
many. Austria and the smaller nations
blocked the plans. Great Britain and the
United States. he averred, were pre-
pared to enforce arbitration. but they
could not obtain the necessary unanimity
OF purpose to this end among the other
participants In the conference, with the
result that the union of nations proposed
was purely voluntary and not binding.
Nations" he said, Unjust subordinate
some of their Individual ~idoeyncrasies to
obtain solidarity. 1t will not be easy.
but 1t will be easier now than It ever
will be again. The reason 10 that never
DetOre IN inc history Oh " WOTlu mas
the domination OF the world rested In
the hands OF free democratic nations"
President Lowell said h FESTIVE. cha
otto conditions which before the war
were rife only in the Balkans. had
spread now to the rest Of Europe as far
west as Switzerland and as far north as
the Baltic. This condition, he held. was
particularly true among the various peo-
pies Of Austria-H Hungary.
n delimitation Of territory" he
said. will satisfy any one OF them.
Anything now might start a hro that
would sweep over the whole Of Europe.
You havo a more dangerous condition
han ever before.
The only thing is for the great
Powers TO see that Justice Is brought
about and that the peoples of Europe
do not become wolves fighting one an
other. It Is perfectly obvious that the
only nations to-day that can initiate a
league Of nations are those that have
the war. I want the civilization OF
the future 20 be able to say that Amer
lea. represented as having only the
dollar for It's idea, gave the world the
greatest ideal Of the ages in the league
OF nations"
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$I.5OO.OOO FIRE
Bristol, Va.-Tenn., Business
Buildings Destroyed.

BRISTOL, Va.-Tenn.. Dec. 29-Flve
large business houses. including the
Dominion National Bank. were destroyed
tonight by fire. The flames were
checked only after the arrival of fire
companies from Kingsport. Tenn, in re-
sponse to n call from the Mayor Of
Bristol. The loss was estimated at
81, 800, 900.
The fire started in the five story struc-
ture occupied by the Mitchell-Powers
Hardware Company. AS the fremen
arrived there were a series of explosions
OF dynamite and shells in the building
nearby structures were set on fire by
flying embers, so far ~ was reported
there was no loss of life. ,
The destruction OF the plant of the
Bristol Gas Electric Company threw the
city into darkness and then the hremen
were further handicapped by the ex-
haustion of the city's water supply.
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portance to the last election IN Amer
lea and the result OF the Presidents
political appeal Is referred to,only oc-
casionally 1t has not dimne1 his
great prestige to the man in the street,
who still sees In President Wilson the
apostle Of world peace.
Stands as Peoples Champion.
Premier Lloyd George himself. in
his talk yesterday with the American
newspaper correspondents, stressed
the fact that the British are an I'M
emotional people; hence their recep-
ton OF the President was the more
remarkable. President Wilson in
every speech be has made on this side
so far has conveyed the idea that he
Is attempting TO be the peoples cham
pion, translating into words the
thoughts In their minds. Unquestion-
ably he Is using this with good effect.
f., The British Government, which has
lust been returned by unexpected ma
1otities, Is endeavoring to be respon-
sive to the popular desire which I'M
derlaid the welcome to the President.
There appears to be only one cautious
note of expressed by the peo-
pie of Great Britain and that is over
the American naval policy. They do
not understand Secretary Daniels's
naval plans.
Should the fear that they really
mean a challenge to the British navy
be accumulated by any deve'opment in
the immediate future. even though the
promise Is held out that the two
navies will cooperate to preserve the
peace OF the world, the Presidents
popularity here might quickly dimin-
ish. There was only one note OF dis
appointment after his Guildhall
speech and that was that the Presi-
dent failed 10 make any pronounce
ment on this subject, which, to the
English mind. is 8 vital.
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BERLIN ANXIOUS AS
CRISIS APPROACHES
Spartdcons Sure Their Hour
Has Come.

LONDON, Dec. 29.--Beriin reports
from Copenhagen and Amsterdam in
dictate that Sunday was being awaited
In the German capital with anxiety. II
being feared that the great open air
meetings which had been arranged
would lead to serious trouble.
The dispatches say the bourgeois
press was urging the support of the
Government of Friedrich Ebert and
Philip schneidemann, while the Spara-
cans were convinced their hour had
arrived and they would be able, with
the assistance of the marines, to sweep
aside all resistance.
Despite the promised evacuation, the
dispatches add. sailors still occupy the
Imperial Palace, and sontrfes are posted
Al all entrances. The Berlin TdqeS
Zeituno asserts that marines have oc-
cupled the Relchstag building.
PARIS, Dec. 2s.-Advices from Zurich
are to the effect that the situation IL
Berlin remains obscure, but that the city
evidently Is extremely disturbed. and It
was thought Sunday might prove a cru
cial day. Both political parties were
said to be making formidable prepare
lions.
The dispatches add that serious news
Is being received from Hamburg, Lubbock,
Kiel and Danzig. where revolutionary
sailors are masters OF the situation. It
Is also asserted that there have been
sanguinary encounters In the Ruhr Basin
region Of West Prussia.
BAsLE, Dec. 29.--The appeal OF the
Majority Socialists for Sundays pro-
posed demonstration a copy of which
has bees received here. invites the popu-
lation of Berlin to come out and express
in an imposing manner their will not to
be terrorized by bands OF armed men.
but to maintai- order and calm so as to
avoid the occupation of the capital by
Entente forces.
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Not Friends of whiskey.

American soldiers in France have
been able every day 10 obtain, during
certain hours, wines and beers without
7 estriction. They resent the rule which
prevents them at home, when in uni
form, from obtaining drinks. but still
more bitterly do they resent the posi-
hility t1at even after they have been
demobilized they will be unable to OBJ
tain the beverages to which they have
become accustomed. Il they happen 20
live IN 2 dry section OF the United
states.
In talking with many soldiers the
correspondent OF THE SrN frequently
heard the expression prohibition will
to 20 when we get back" on
further questioning Che majority OF
those who expressed themselves in this
manner qualified their first declaration.
It Is evident they are not opposed un-
alterably 10 prohibition OF whiskey and
hard drinks. but they contended thev
should not be deprived OF beers and
wines.
Probably not more than l per cent.
Of the private soldiers In the American
Army were accustomed to drink wines
at nome. Two circumstances resron-
sihle for their acquiring the new habit
are the comparative abundance and
.cheapness OF the ordinary wine Of
France. especially for soldiers. and the
FAC. that the American soldiers paw Ia
so high hat they can easily afford
something more expensive than beer,
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PADEREWSKI TO BE
POLISH PRESIDENT
Berlin Hears Of Purpose TO
Place Him at Head Of New
Republic.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Accord.ng TO IA,
patches from Danzig and Posen, con,,-
by way Of Berlin. It Is purposed TO oro.
claim a republic in Poland with y,
mace Jan PaderewskI as President
P~aderewski's entry into Poser sav,
the Berlin Zeituno am Mittao. ress,,
bied a triumphsl procession. The bous,,
we're lavishly decorated. the nlen,bs.,
OF Polish associations lined the stra.,,
and the band played Polish airs vbI,-
the crowds sang with enthusiasm. 81.
diers carrying rifles marched In the pto.
cession.
BERLIN, Dec. ga despatch TO -.
Lokdldn9ei1or from Posen says tgpa,.
Jan Padercwski had a f~aint!ns s5er
Friday.
BABEL, Dec. 29.-The Polish Mlnls,-v
has asked the German Government tor
supplies Of munitions with which 70 Az,
the Bolsheviki, according to reports IN
circulation here. II Is said. however
that Germany u not inclined 20 accei.
10 this request. taking the ground ,ha,
It would be contrary to the princlp,4
OF neutrality which the German Gov.
eminent has adopted toward the Boi.
shevtkL
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MICHIGAN PROTEST PLANNED.
Fears Entertained for Regiment
in Northern Russia,

DETROIT, Dec. ga protest against
the retention in northern Russia, in tie
face OF Overwhelming odds. of the 9sStt
Regiment OF Infantry (Michigan meal
will be drafted at a mass meeting which
Mayor Oscar Marx OF Detroit announced
tonight he win call this week.
II is said that the regiment comprises
the greater part Of the allied force fight
ing against the Bolsheviki south OF
Archangel, and their humiliation Is
feared. Relief or the establishment OF a
larger base will be asked. Hundreds OF
kilograms Of protest have already been
sent Michigan members OF Congress.
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WILSON HAS A RELIEF PLAN.
DIrector-GsneraI for All Europe
Recommended to Allies.

LONDON. Dec. 29.-The Express under
stands that President Wilson, who has
been giving considerable personal atten-
ton during his visit TO Europe to the
question OF fighting famine in the Gem
trail Empires. has Endorsed and sub
mitted to the Allies a. definite plan for
relief formulated by his advisers, In
Guiding Herbert Hoover.
1t is felt that the need OF some action
is imperative. President Wilson fayors
the immediate appointment of a director-
general OF relief for Europe. supple
menting the work OF the interallied food
council.
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st. Louis Man to Feed Europe.

ST. LOWS, Dec. 29-Edward NJ. Flesh,
81. Louis agent Of the United States
Food Commission n second vlce-presi-
dent OF the United States Food Admin
istration and Grain Corporation, will
leave st. o for London, Wednesday
to assume charge OF the distribution of
all food supplies In Europe. at the re-
quest OF Herbert Hoover.
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Dr. Alexander for Merged Church'

Announcement was made At Nester'
davis services Of the First Presayteria1
Church that the Rev. George Ale%aA'
der y D. former pastor OF the ih''eT.
sits Place Presbyterian Churea. h.a
hean selected to serve as pastor e.
thc consolidated institutions now RIA
inc I'M the First Church. TIE Re,
Tsrry Emerson F'o7dick. n y, W.
assist The Rev C1or''7 n Parshn-'
y o., and the Rev. Howard p-N'ei1
vii; respond TO n calls re o'''!a
board may make for their s~"rF'cf'
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Little Wine Drunkenness.

One hears Of very little drunkenness
in the American army due TO the con-
sumption of wines and beer. but ar
interesting sideliRht is offered by those
doughboys who have fallen victims to
hard drink furnished to them surrep-
tiously or otherwise. As Is always the
case, there are plenty OF dives near the
soldiers quarters where d%ouKhboys
with money cln obtain all the fiery
spirits they are willing to pay for.
These dupes of the mercenary dive
Keepers entertain feelings of the bitter
est hatred for those who have contrib
uted to their downfall.
The potlu calls his daily ration OF
wine his ''plnard." The American
~doughboy going home Is determined to
have his %"pinar1." which e his
beer. Devil take the whiskey, he saws,
but in view OF his deep rooted interest
in local affairs his attitude on prohibit
ton IS likely to be Influenced consider
ably by what he sees of the results OF
Its WORKINGS.
Great Britain has met rhe drink
problem not with prohibition, which is
regarded as impossible by some OF the
best informed men In England. As one
OF them said. the British workman
would rather lose the war thar give up
his beer. While that Is putting the case
in an exaggerated form, II Is true that
at the time when Germln submarines
were sweeping British tonnage from the
seas and the Government was appeal
Ing 10 all the shipyards TO rush work
to the maximum 10 replace the destroyed
shipping. several strikes broke out in
the big shipyaEds, traceahle directly 10
the discomfort OF the men over their
beer allowance.
Great Britain's restrictions were along
the following lines: Reduction in the
amount of beverages distilled or brewed,
a large reduction in the percentage of
alcohol In all beverages. fixing the
amount furnished TO each retailer and
the reduction by one-half OF the number
of hours during which intoxicants could
be sold.
A considerable increase in price as a
result OF these restrictions has so en-
couraged the advocates of temperance
that an Influential committee has petit
Toned the Government to retain the re-
strictions at least until ater demobiliza-
tiOn.
Considerable pressure is being brought
to bear to have them made permanent.
The advocates of the plan point out that
there has been a great decrease In
drunkenness under their operation, but
others say these figures do not represent
the true state OF affairs, as the great
hulk OF the class OF men who get drunk
are not In Great Britain Just now. but
In France in the army.
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ALBANIANS MAKE CLAIMS.
Seek Territory Lost In Last BaI-
kan War.

RosroN, Dec, Can American Al
bantam congress was organized here
to-day 70 work for the return TO AL
baEia OF the territory which speakers
allege was wrongly taken from their
country after the last Balkan war.
Delegates from lfty-two cities repre-
s~enting all sections OF the United States
attended. Dennis Kamhury OF Niles
Ohio. MAS elected president,
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Asks President to Talk.

These men, he said, laid the forR-
dations for that great love OF liberty
and justice which has made the Ameri-
can people and which has found such
practical expression in 20 signaliy help
ing TO the great victory In the European
struggle against oppression and wrong.
Il 1t not a further manifestation Of
tho same spirit which. In the Providence
o: God. is leading tie worlds con-
science IN It's cropping after universal
peace
Mfr. President. our prayer for you
ascend our love to YOU IS given. and
our praise of you shall be sounded as
long as we rave breath.
We all want to hear your voice.
Won't you say a few words 10 u.s.
President Wilson hesitated n moment
and then nswered, Yes SIR" and
walked to a place in frort OF the choir.
He was visibly affected as he resumed
MS seat after his address.
The Bishop OF Carlisle then read an
address in which he banked the Presl-
dent for his visit "to your ancestral
city and for your presence at our wor-
ship in this sacred house. hallowed to
you by association and bonds Of il!al
p!ety."
We recognize. with the whole OF the
God fearing world" the Bishop contin-
used. THE splendor OF your ideals and
the greatness Of your achievements on
behalf OF humanity for the promotion
OF righteous freedom of the blessings
o. peace and international brotherhood
among men.
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SOLDIERS DECLARE
WAR ON PROHIBITION
British and American Troops
Express Belligerent
Intentions.
DUE TO WAR CONDITIONS
Many Have Learned to Drink
Wine and Beer Because
Water Was Bad.
DUE TO WAR CONDITIONS

FAo uf fhbNfS -
PARIS. Dec. 29.-Both the United
States and Great Britain face a serious
problem In the expressed hostility OF
returning soldiers to the prohibition
legislation and the restrictions upon the
manufacture and sale OF alcoholic bev-
erages which nave been enacted in the
course OF the war. In both Anglo-Saxon
countries one hears the soldiers declare
that these restrictions must be removed,
that prohibition must Re recalled, and
that the soldiers will see that they are
wien they return.
Before accepting such statements at
their face value it would be wise to ex-
anime the conditions which apparently
are responsible for these declarations. In
the first place, men who ave passed
months or years in the business Of kill
ing other men in a foreign country are
inclined to be the most irresponsible OF
all men in their views OF conditions at
home they ave lost the home perspec-
tive and base their opinions largely upon
the everyday life OF the soldier. This
Is an abnormal condition in the scheme
ot civilization to start with. for in no
other aggregation OF men brought to-
gether for a given purpose Is the per-
cantace Of irresponsible, loose thinking,
urmatured men greater than in any
army.
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Pastor Tells Of Pride.

Then followed another hymn and the
Rev. Mr.. Booth afterward prayed for
the King and the President and his
family and also for a lasting peace.
The congregation then sang. The Battle
Hymn of the Republic" and Mr.. Booth
delivered his sermon.
II feel great PRIDE the pastor said
in part, that the sreat and honored
leader of the American people should
have left the company OF kings and set
aside important functions to travel to
this border city IN which his mother was
born 10 attend, as A humble worshtprer,
the church over which mis- grandfather
once presided. Such action reveals his
character. II Is n great spectacle for
the world.
Mr.. President, two-thirds OF your
nnne belong here. as the words Thomas
Woodrow were inscribed on the
church roll ninety-eight years ago.
From then until 1895 he taught the
church the word OF God. He gathered
round him a devoted band OF people
who learned to do righteously. Here
his children. amons them your tainted
mother. learned to sing their hymns
and 70 fear God. Herce the peculiar
qualification their church felt and eX-
pressed on your election TO your high
and honorable Office ard which deep
ened in the course of the eventful years
o; our presidency"
The Rev. Mr.. Booth reviewed the
landing Of the Pilgrim Fathers and
the establishment OF religious l!ber-
ties in America.
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FRENCH DECIDE ON
ACTION IN RUSSIA
Continued from First Page,

VI. Pichon weathered the storm calmly.
In the discussions to-day NJ. Franklin
Bouillon said the question of Alsace-Lor-
raine and OF the Sarre BASIN, accord
ing TO the Committee on Foreign NJ
fairs. formed one problem for settle
ment.
1T cannot he admitted" said ne. that
we should not take back the mines Of
the Sarre that Prussia stole from us in
1915. as she stole Alsace-Lorraire in
1871. on the other hand. the commission
is opposed to the making Of men citizens
against their will"
The speaker declared that the commit
tee was unanimous that the land on the
!eft bank OF the Rhine must be used no
more for enemy concentrations against
France.
Not a soldier nor a fort must remain
on the left bank OF the Rhine or In a
tone forty kilometers from the right
bank" he said.
The Chamber went into session this
evening. as the budget must b. voted
before midnight December 81 by both tho
Chamber and the Senate. There were
three sessions to-day, ard two have
been held every day for a week.
Only one vote on strict party lines
was taken. This was on Friday, when
the Government did not lose any
strength. despite the widely advertised
onslaught OF its opponents.
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Inspccts Old Documents.

President Wilson inspected documents
dealing with the residence here of his
grandfather. the Rev. Thomas Woodrow,
n then drove to the Salvation Army
hall, where once stood the building that
was the Presidents mothers home. From
here he visited Cavendish House In War
wick road. built by HE grandfather. and
where his grandfather taught school and
the Pre- s!dent's mother also lived for a
while. The President remained here for
ten minutes and proceeded to the Low
tier Street Congregational Church.
which was crowded.
The congregation rose as the Pres!-
dent n his party entered and were
conducted TO the front pew, As the
party walked down the aisle the ryan
list played The Battle Hymn of the
Republic" which was listed on the
programme as The American National
Anthem"
The Rev. Mr.. Booth entered the pull
pit, accompanied by the Bishop Of Car
isle. Mr., Booth gave the invocation
and the choir and the congregation sang
the hymn Before Jehovah's Awful
Throne" President Wilson Joined in
the sin zing.
Mr.. Booth read as the first lesson
from the sixth chapter of Isaiah, and
the choir chanted. "Oh, Sing Unto the
Lord a New Song" The Bishop OF
Carlisle nead the second lesson, which
was from the second chapter OF Luke
the story of Christ questioning the doc
tors In the temple.
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Pichon Pieases Americans.

The American delegates to tire peace
congress expressed eradication tonight
over the statement OF attitude by NJ.
Pichon. following President Wilson's
statement in his speech In the Guildhsll.
London, that the British leaders had
agreed TO accept his peace principles. ".
PtcAons's declaration was considered 10
remove the Cloud OF obscuritv which
hitherto had lowered over the prelImi-
naries OF the peace conference.
President Wilson'S statement in the
Guildhall. taken together with the devel-
Opmsnts OF the last few days, II IL as
serted In high quarters in Paris, viii re-
suit in a definite and speedy disposition
81 the main points of the question OF 4
league Of nations
France probably will designate her
delegates TO the peace conference within
a few days, and the American repreSen-
tauvcs express the hope that the first for
ma session of the conference will be
held soon after President Wilson's re-
turn from Italy, probably about Jam
uarv TO-.
Since France mas accepted President
Wilson'S principles through VI. Pichon.
and England apparently has lone the
same. the assent OF Italy to them was
declared tonight by some OF the Ameri-
can delegates to be regarded as assured.
The weeks programme Of the peace
delegates does not contain any specially
notable features. President WilSop'a
return 10 Paris IN the middle Of the week
will permit the going over OF the results
Of his conferences with the British lead
ers. and he probably will have further
talks with Premier Clemenceau and
other French leaders before his depar-
ture FOR Italy at the end OF the week.
Tn period for the visits Of royalties
Is over and the popular demonstrations
Will now give way TO the formative work
Of the issues before the peace congress.