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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
ROLL CALL ONLY

! Boston. Mass, Dec. 4-That the
American Red Cross will conduct no
further campaigns for war funds was
the statement made here today by
George A Gaskell, New England
chairman for the Christmas Roll
lCall of the American Red Cross. Mr..
Gasgelrs statement was based on a
telegram received today from RI. P.
Davidson. chairman of the American
Red Cross War Council.
That there will be no further Red
Cross campaigns for war funds does
not. Of course, affect in any way the
coming membership Christmas roll
call campaign the week of December
18th to 23rd This campaign, how
ever. is not for money but member
ship campaign for the year 1919, the
cost Of membership being the nomi-
nal dollar.
/ In his despatch 70 Chairman Gas
keM Mr. Davidson said: The field
for Red Cross effort is going to be in
the future upon a tremendous scale
and of a beautiful and inspiring char
acter The Christmas roll call will
constitute the very foundation Of Red
Cross effort in the future and | firm
.ly believe that the future of the Red
Cross will be devoted TO service
which cannot receive less than the
whole hearted and active support of
the whole American people. It's abil-
~ m req lie that future Will be de-
pendent upon the support and the
membership for 1919 obtained during
the week of the Christmas roll call.
In this period OF transition from
war TO peace 1 believe that this COM
ing campaign will be such a tremen-
dous success that our Red Cross or
ganization which has been built to
such huge proportions out of love.
sympathy and effort during the war
may continue to be the agency Of
human service worthy of the whole
American nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Vocational Training for
Returning Troops Planned
At Government Expense

and what ii rightly conceives to be
the immediate offering Opportunity
for special training. by which these
men, despite their handicaps may be
made efficient in some line Of civil
usefulness and given earning power"
Compensation to several hundred
applicants was denied by the war
risk bureau. on the ground that they
were not sufficiently injured or that
their injuries resulted from wrongful
or wilful acts, not in line of duty.
The board relates at considerable
length the plan generally followed in
an effort TO locate men deserving
help and vocational training and the
system by which they are placed in
professions and industries they were
learning before the war. All expenses
at the school TO which they are rs.
signed. together with transporea-
ton and pay en- a regular graded
scale are met by the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05

Washington. Dec. Vocational re-
education at government expense Of
wounded American soldiers is getting
under way in II districts embracing
all sections of the country.
A report today by the federal board
having this work in charge showed
on Nov. 9. the date of the latest sum-
mary. a total of 1854 cases in which
such training would be needed. OF
this number 434l were brought to the
attention of the board as eligible by
the war risk insurance bureau. More
than one half Of these men have been
allowed disability compensation.
The bureau of war risk insurance.
the report says, lis working cordially
and tremendously with the federal
board in the endeavor to do the best
thing possible. for the disabled men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Reimbursement Problems
Considered at Congress
Prominent Men of Nation

I head OF the Bethlehem Steel Corpora
ton, and Director General of the Emer
sency Fleet Corporation, and Harry 4.
Wheeler, president of the Chamber OF
Commerce Of the United States. M.
Wheeler amid great applause urged that
American business should be represent
cd at the peace conference in France.
Mr.. Schwab made An appeal for great
merchant marine to give outlet to sur
plus American products and declared
that labor should be permitted to or
ganize in individual plants and share IN
the prosperity Of the country. Secre-
tary Redfield said that no rash hands
should be laid on wages: that the proper
spirit Of trade is not excessive profits
but service. and that the American bug
moral values wher dealing with his
customers in all lands.
There is some talk here tonight that
committee OF American business and
industrial men might be sent to Europe
during the peace negotiations.
Secretary Redfield prefaced his speech
with the statement that his remarks
were not TO be taken as an official state
ment
Il am more and more impressed" said
Mr.. Redfeld, in reading current discus
sions and rejecting upon them with tine
truth that readjustment is very largely
. state OF mind-that It requires not so
much a program OF fixed lire Of pro-
ceGure as an evolution While we are
discussing it the process OF readjust-
ment is proceeding almost silently all
about u.s."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Meets Ocean Convoy

Of Quarantine. Staten Island,
where throngs waved and shouted a
second farewell and monitors, gun
boats and artillerymen at Fort Ham
ilton joined in gunfire. the George
Washington met its ocean convoy
the Superdreadnough Pennsylvania
and quintet of destroyers. With
her official consort and ten other de-
stroyers which joined the feet foT
a cruise TO the limit of American
territorial waters the George Wash
ington disappeared over the eastern
horizon shortly after noon. Mr.. Will
son left his native shores, according
ing to persons who conferred with
him before the George Washington
sailed, determined against militarism
in any form. He feels that the crush
ing of PruSsian militarism is part Of
his plan for the future peace of the
world, these informants said. In en-
phaSis il seemed of America part
in bringing about Germany's down
fall. the presidential party outbound.
met some of the American hosts re-
turning from overseas. Two thousand
tloopS vi liit
Lapland cheered the George Wash
ington as she left her pier. and out
side Quara ntine the Minnekahda
was sighted, steaming toward the
harbor with more than 5000 soldiers
as passengers. In command of Ad
Iniral Mayo. the peace squadron is
heading. it is understood. for Brest.
an American embarkation point in
France. Its date Of arrival is uncer-
tain, but a quick passage is not re-
Quired, as ample time remains for
conferences preliminary to the main
peace assemblage
Speeded on his way by aviators who
manouevered above his transport, the
President will be welcomed off the
French coast by a squadron of Am
crican ships, French, British and
Italian vessels also. it is expected
will join in the greeting at sea,
which will be followed by a success
sion Of official ceremonies. marking
the progress Of the American ex-
ecutive to Paris, to the war front.
and presumably to the capitals Of
Great Britain, Belgium and Italy.
The liners passenger list contains
a group Of prominent names probab-
81 without parallel for any single
voyage in the annals of shipping.
With the President are two of his
fellow delegates to the peace confer
of State Lansing and
Henry White. former ambassador 10
France and Italy, who will join Co.
E. NJ. House and Gen. Tasker II.
Bliss. already in Europe. Guests of
tie chief executive included the
French and Italian ambassadors
John w. Davis. newly appointed am
bassador to Great Britain, high mil
tary and naval authorities, represen-
tatives OF various government depart
ments and a staff of specialists to
advise the American peace commits
eion on problems OF political, econom-
cal, trade and racial characteristics
Of lations affected by the war.
Mrs. Wilson, with wives of Secre-
tary Lansing. Ambassador Davis and
. lie French and Italian ENJOYS are
aboard the George Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
To Solicit No More WarFunds
For Red Cross--Coming Roll
Call is for Membership Only
FUTURE PLANS

! Washington. Dec. 4.-Future plans
OF the American Red Cross under
which the great organization built up
during the war will be devoted to
pea ce time relief work not only in the
United States but 'throughotu the
world, were outlined in a statement
Issued tonight by Henry p. Dawson,
chairman Of the War Council.
Mr.. Dawson, who was speaking TO
tn. 1854 chapters and 22,ooo.900
members of the Mercy organization.
said it is confidently believed there
need be no further campaigns for
funds Instead the annual Christmas
IoL cali for members will constitute
t. foundation of the Red Cross.
Since the armistice was signed
said Mr.. Davison's statement. i have
had opportunity to confer N Falis
with the heads of all American Red
Cross commissions in Europe and la
ter in Washington, of the presen.
United States war council OF the ltcd
Cross, the managers of the Ii Red
Cross divisions Of the United States
and with the heads Of our depart
mcnts at national headquarters. l am,
therefore, able to speak now with as
surance in saying that the beneficent
work of the American Red Cross is
, to. go forward on a great scale. not
alone as heretofore, fo- purposes Of
relief in war, but as an agency OF
peace and pernlanent human SER
vice.
Since Americas entry into the
var, the purpose Of our Rcd Cross
has been primarily to aid our army
ard navy in the care Of our own pien
under arms and, secondly, t. extend
relief to the soldiers, sailors and civ
| iians of those atoms whlcf were
| fighting our battles along With their
own. With the funds which have been
50 generously contributed by the
American people this war work o.
! Continued on Page 4-Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
MANY DELEGATES
Especial to Journall

Waterville, Dec. 4.-Thc postponed
meeting of the Maine Woman's
Christian Temperance Union opened
for a two day session at the Cetchell
Street Baptist church Wednesday
morning with large delegation. from
the counties Of the State. the exec.
utive committee. and with a large at
tendance. The heads Of all the de-
partments was present. The meet
ing was to have been held in
Rockland early in the spring, but on
account of the influenza epidemic 1t
was postponed and the change of
place of meeting. decided upon.
The attendance in the morning
was not very large, but at the after
noon session there was a big dele
cation present, several of the dele
gates arriving on the noon trains.
The following is a record of the
War Work in the Maine w. C. T. L.
along the lines Of Americanization.
There are 5000 foreign-bo w.
men in this State. OF these 2291
speak English and 10 attend night
schools and special classes. Fifty
two are mothers and 81 are near rel
atives of men in the service.
Six unions have interested these
relatives in the plans of the W. G
T. L. Seven families who are on the
calling list and one immigrant wo-
man are to become Americanized.
Two urions are represented in COM
muntics by an Americanization
committee. They invite young for
eigncrs to attend social and reli-
.ious services. the local superintend-
ent distributes literature and takes
children to Sunday school. A COM
munity house is kept open by one
of these unions four days a week
with one Jewish =. L. with 26 men,
bers and one with French, Greeks,
Albanians and Syrians with Is mem
bers.
(Continued on Pace 2. Col, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
White Ribboners
in Waterville for
Two-Day Session
WORLD PROHIBITION
(By the Associated Press

10Y lliS aSSOCldleQ 1TGSSJ
Waterville. Me. Dec. 4.-World
prohibition is set as goal toward
which to work. now that the move
ment for national prohibition is near
ing realization. Mrs. Althea G.
Quimby Of North Turner said today
in her address as president at the
annual convention Of the Maine
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
THE major victory from a nation
al outlook" Mrs. Quimby said. was
the passage by Congress OF the Fed
erai prohibition amendment, which
already has been ratified by IA states.
1t doubtless will be one of the first
measures brought before the LeSisla-
tUre of Maine next month.
We rejoice that four more states
have entered the prohibition ranks.
making 50 prohibition states, and the
very favorable vote in other states
assures US that during 1919 the re-
quired So states will have ratified the
Federal amendment"
A memorial service was held al
noon for the members who had died
during the year. Reports from the
superintendent OF the several de-
partments were heard during the af-
ternoon. One minute speeches were
given by each county president. Dr.
Sarah Sweet Windsor, head Of the
New England staff of women physi-
clans. representing the social by
giene division section on woman'5
work. gave an interesting address on
Ter work. The convention was well
coined in the evening by Mayor E. c.
Wardwell on behalf of the city and
by Rev. Charles +. Robinson of the
churches. DR.. c. E. Owen. secretary
of the Civic Christian League gave
the principal address,. Mrs. Gertrude
Stevens Leavitt Of Portland spoke
briefly on What Next?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
ALLIED CONVOY TO
MEET AMERICANS
OFF FRENCH COAST

New York Dec. abound mission the principal Do
ects of which the abolition of mtarsm and the attain
men Of just world peace Woodrow Wilson, first President OF
the United States to visit Europe while in office tonight
speeding the Atlantic toward France to attend the
greatest international conference in history.
On the transport George Washington one-time German
passenger liner, manned by navy and with deck
ready for action and accompanied by naval convoy
the President left New York harbor today amid demon
sration without parallel in the history of the port.
Mr. Wilson took his place the flying bridge the
great ship moved down the bay River craft and ships of
nations dipped flags and footed whistles and thousands
of bade him Godspeed in cheers and fagwavngs
from skyscrapers and piers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Paris Papers Comment

Paris. Dec. 4.-The Paris newspa-
pers print the principal passages ct
President Wilson's message to Con-
gross and special writer's comment
favorably.
Tho Figaro gives this reason for
not printing the full text:
The length of the document makes
rublic:tt'or of the text impossible.
Be:,t.eS it is addressed. as is natural,
more particularly to the American
reopl. "
Julien Sore. writing in the Ou'
says.
"Yf President Wilson'S speech
brings us no new information on in
.crnarional policy. il gives us acg-
xestions which may serve the allied
re, nments in approaching the Off
ficult questions OF generalization
" hich none had foteseen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Ban Lifted
on Use News
Print Paper

Washington. Dec. 4.-AIl r..
trietions Of the use of news print
paper were withdrawn today BY
the war industries board, effect.
i've December IS. In making this
announcement Chairman 6aruch
urged the adoption Of perm anent
rules by publishers prohibiting
wastefuI practices, and continued
voluntary conservation Of reading
matter space for time.
Under mandatory restrictions
placed by the board several
months ago, publishers were re-
CURED to reduce consumption Of
news print paper fifteen percent
in daily editions, and 20 percent in
the Sunday editions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
RECRUITING FOR
MARINE CORPS
TO BE RESUMED

Washington. Dec. 4-Recruiting FOR
the Marine Corps viii BE- resumed at
.cnce under an order Issued today by
Secretary Daniels. Enlistments will
he for four years. former standards
will be maintained and there win be
no limit on the number cf men 10
he accepted. Emergency suh-stationa
ard boards during tine war in email
owns will not be reopened for the
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Western Union and Postal
10 Be Merged Under Control
of Former by P. 0. Order

will sustain i-reparable damage II was
fled by Charles e. Hughes and William
W. Cook as counsel for the company.
Soon after the complaint was filed t
was announced at the Offices Of the
Commercial Gable Co. that Vice Pres
:dent George G. Ward would refuse ap-
ro;ntment as director o. the combined
Western Union commercial cable sys-
TEN authorized today by the postmas-
ter general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Rep. Glass Believed Choice
President for Office of
Secretary of the Treasury

Washington. Dec. .4-Representa-
tive Carter Glass of Virginia. chair
man Of the House banking and cur
rency committee, is understood to
lave been offered the post of Secre-
tary of the Treasury by President
Wilson and his nomination is expect
ed to so to the Senate Immediately
II he decides to accept. Members OF
the House said today that Mr.. Class
reluctance to surrender the seat IN
Congress to which he has just been
reelected after IS years Of service
was the only consideration holding
Up the appointment. Mr. Glass him
self would not talk further then 70
say that he was not ready t. make
any statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Senate Wrangles
OverPeaceProbler
And Defers Action

foreign relations committee which.
before the Senate discussion OPP
ned. considered for almost two
hours behind closed doors, the res
olution of Senator Cummins Of
iowa, Republican. proposing appoint
ment of a Senate committee TO attend
the Paris conference to keep the Sem
ate informd of events there. Action
on the Cummins resolution was post
poned until tomorrow with admins
tration leaders and some Republicans
opposing its approval.
The committee also decided to put
over until next week the resolution
OF Senator Knox of Pennsylvania,
Republican. calling for postponement
Of action by the peace conference on
tie questions of league of nations
aud freedom OF the seas. The Sem
atc's debate. which continued inter-
Iittently until adjournment tonight,
Continued on Page q, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05

Washington. Dec. 4-President Will
sons fourteen principles and terms
The league of nations, international
disarmament, open diplomacy and
ether subjects connected with the
forthcoming peace conference We're
discussed in the Senate today during
five hours of debate in which many
Senators, both Republicans and
Democrats, joined. During the dis
cussion Senator Borah of Idaho, Re
publican, introduced a resolution pro-
posing publication Of the peace treaty
Immediately upon its completion and
open discussion of it in the Senate
while Senator Freylinshuysen of New
Jersey, Republican. offered a resolu-
ton seeking Interpretation by the
President of the fourteen points.
Both resolutions will be sent to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05

The understanding both at tEe
Capitol and in official circles gener-
ally is that President Wilson had tho
lromi.l;tion prepared last nigh: after
"a conference with Mr. Glass. II Nj
Glass accepts, it will go l.. possibly
after Secretary Tumulty ccmmuni-
Gent aboard the transport George
Washington on his way TO France
Secretary McAdCo's res sanction a:
head OF The treasury is to take effect
upon the appointment of his success,
sor. He continues as director gen.
eral of railroads until Jan. l or I'M
II a successor is named. The indi-
cations now are that a new director
general will not be named Immediate
To-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Maine Assessors
Gather at Capital
For 2 Day Meeting

g.. .'g ar State wide impor-
hr ule 'uc second annual confer
cn ol tlc local assessors OF Maine
r.ch vg opened "Wednesday at the
sl " ''e House OF representatives
the STATE House and will he con-
'n4cd To-Day. There was u good at
.ar ID pi'o or the storm, nearly
assessors representing all parts
Do ~'.f' icing present, and the
ram was filed with val
.-.I' ..-S. ,t1ons ana recommended
o. tor 'ha assessors in their work.
1lc ...rution was presided over
fe l-.- .u,u'. Clement : Stetson
Gro hartman 81 the Board OF
nm" assessors The speakers at the
'He-rn1r SION were W. :. Town
'rt ....rwau 81 the board OF as
's...s nl y " port. VINO gave an ad
t., ro' fGo subject. Res ponsibil-
Fl" '. .H 'N-s' ~~or and the Property
.m'. '.l pr:ou g. Hormell pro
Government ~ Bowdoin
s N." spoke upon Problems
" NI4'.n Roth addresses wcre
''".' npr"..af.d by the assessors
"' followed Ms intoresting dis
''l oi officers for the en-
$50. taxi place at TO-DAY ;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05

for the soldiers were blended as the
ships passed.
The demonstration which attended
tie arrival of the Lapland ard the de-
parture of the George ashington
had just begun to die away when the
Mlnnekahda hove in sight but it's ap-
pearance stirred the crowds gather
cd on the shores and the water craft
Whistles into another tumultuous
E,tetlng. AS the Minnekahda neared
her pier, she passed a ferry boat
transporting the soldiers from the
Lapland to Long Island City where
they were to entrain for Camp Mills
and the cheering Of the soldiers broke
out afrcsh. Both troop ships were met
at their piers by Red Cross workers
who distributed sandwiches. cakes.
chocolate. coffee and ciga rettes . the
nicn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05

upon their Interpretation and appli-
cation.
The Daily News asks anxiously for
evidence Of the acceptance of the
spirit Of the II points. the letter Of
which was accepted. with one ex-
ception. by the allies. and deplores
the ominous absence of any con-
sidered or worthy reference to the
supreme issue before the world" in
tho coalition government appeal 70
the electorate of Great Britain II
accuses Premier Lloyd George of
appealing 10 the mob instinct. talks
Of underground Vaccinations to cs-
,ablish conscription in Great Brit
ain and then asks IL the omens are
lerter in France and Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
GENERALIZATION
CONTINUES AT
CAMP DEVENS

Aver, Mass.. Dec. i.-Orders were
received from Washington today for
the rehabilitation of the entire de-
pct brigade at Camp Devens except
for four battalions and small training
detachments. Twelve hundred men
were sent back to civil life today and
it is expected that about 1000 will be
discharged tomorrow. The first off,
Ger to receive his discharge left camp
t"daJ and 1t is planned TO discharge
about 200 officers on Friday.
constant influx of New England
men from camps in other parts Of the
country sent here for discharge Is
anticipated for some time to come. A
thousand men from Fort Monroe. Va,
are exDectec within day or tive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05

Atlantic City. y. j., Dec. 4.-Four
thousand men representing virtually
every branch of business and industry
in the country assembled here today a
reconstruction congress. listened 70
messages on readjustment problems de-
Ivered by Secretary OF Commerce VIII
liam c. Redfield. Charles N. Schwac,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Jobs for 100000
Soldiers in Ship
Yards and Marine

Washington. Dec. 4.--Plans were
agreed upon today by the War De-
partment and the Shipping Board un.
der which offers Of 100000 jobs in
shipyards and the merchant marine
will be placed before soldiers soon tc
be mustered out OF tha-sery1ca,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Postal Co. Protests

New York. Dec. 4.-Complaint in an
injunction suit against Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson was filed by the CONNER
ciai Gable Co. here today seeking to
prevent the postmaster general from
assuming control OF the company's ma
rine cable system.
The complaint alleges that IL the post
master general is not enjoined from
carrying out his purpose the company