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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

Especial TO The star by y. y. A.
PARIS. Dec. 5.--Clemenccau. big
gest and most powerful man In
France. acclaimed as the savior Of
hls country. ~ a real democrat
No palace for him-tho he's great.
er than king. more powerful than
the president OF France.
Clemenceau lives In dinRy apart
mcnt house in a narrow street In
Paris. It's not in the fine residential
district. either. His flat Is the sec
ond floor back"
The great man lives alone. save
for a servant or two His children
arr married and live elsewhere. He
has been separated from his wife.
whom he married in America. many
years
Doesn't Smoke
MIX is Clemenceau's favorite food
for his evening meal. He doesn't
smoke any more. He likes gray
clothes and always wears n soft
crush hat. quite ancient. His chief
recreation Is walking in the tiny
garden behind his flat.
Since he has been premier he has
changed his habits. lie gets 10 the
war office at very early hour In
the morning.
Formerly he spent most OF his
time at literary work. writing plays
and books and editing the newspaper
he founded. "LIIommc Llbre."
Worked In Night Hours
Then IL was Clemenceau's custom
TO have a bowl OF milk for dinner
and 20 to bed very early. He would
invariably get up at or , o'clock
in the morning and spend n couple
Of hours debating 10 his secretary.
Then ne would go back TO bed and
get up for the day" about 10
o'clock.
The long suffering secretary lived
nearby. II was his job 10 get him
self out Of bed and over to the Glenn
enceau flat at the exact minute Of
the night when the master felt like
climbing out OF bed and doing some
work.
Likes Fight
Clcmenceau has "A violent temper.
He likes fight. lie gets In rage
and fights with bitter. sarcatisc
tongue when he's opposed. But
paradoxically. those who have come
In contact with him a great deal say
he doesn't like people TO agree with
him all the time. he likes them to
come back at him. be wituer than
he is.
Most people. including officials.
are afraid OF the Clemenceau ire
For close TO half "A century he has
been either member Of tho cham.
bcr of deputies or senator He has
always been leader OF the opposi-
tion, and Is credited with pulling
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
HUN OFFICERS
CRUSH REVOLT

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 5.-Serious
fighting has occurred in Kreuz-
mach, in which revolutionists were
defeated by army officers. II was
reported here today.
Officers forced the revolutionists
at the point OF pistols TO haul
down he red flag. Following the
remo,l OF the wounded. the of.
flcers cneered the former kaiser.
Kreuznach IS on the Nahc river.
eight miles south OF the bend in
the Rhine at Bingen. II is in the
territory to be occupied by the
French under the terms OF the
armistice and is only is miles
south OF Kaub. which is expected
10 he the southern point OF the
American bridgehead. Kreusenach
is an important manufacturing cen
ter. 1t has n population OF $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

down more premicrs than any other
man.
Clcmeneeau IL II years old. He
IL n physician. but he has never
pracuccd Tho he has written IA.
nous books and plays and has becn
a public man all his life. he has
never been elected to the French
academy. Probably because candi.
dates for the "Immortels" ar. sup.
posed to call upon each member and
ask for his vote. clemenceau
wouldn't do that
IL he's ever elected. II will not b..
because he solicited the honor.
Visited America
II was in 1856 that Ciemenceau
went to America. and he saw the
surrender OF Nicksburg and now he
has seen American soldiers come to
France and forco the surrender OF
the German invaders OF his own
land. While In America. Clemen.
oeau was professor OF French III.
orature in an academy at Stamford.
Conn.
In 1871 Clemenceau was mayor OF
Montnartre. one OF the arrondIssc.
ments OF Paris In ls75-7s he wna
president OF the Paris municipal
council, which job is equivalent to
being mayor Of all Paris Each ar.
reimbursement has mayor. who is
appointed. Each elects members OF
the municipal council. which chooses
president.
Clemenceau's salary as premier is
l00. 900 about $4,000 francs a year.
The members Of his cabinet. whom
he appoints, get 10000 francs a year.
The president of France. NJ. Ray
mond Poincare. gets salary Of
I 900 900 francs a year. but he flvcs
In a palace, and is supposed to spend
IL all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

LONDON. Dec. 5.--,By Wireless) }
Both morning and afternoon pa
pers prominently display the United
Press dispatch filed by Robert j.
Bender Just before President Wilson
sailed. in which Il was stated that
the president undoubtedly will ask
disarmament on sea as we'll as on
land"
OBender further said that the pres
ident's insistence on contamination
OF Americas three-year naval build.
ing program may possibly reflect
his determination TO ask other ma
tons TO scale down" or the United
States will scale up" and that 1T
is reported the president regards the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
ALetter From Clarke

Editor Tho Star: feel that |
owe to The star and to the
banks OF Seattle an apology for
not calling to your attention the
peculiar position occupied by
Seattle banks on my list OF
$1,000 subscribers to War Saw
ings Stamps.
The banks OF Seattle have
carried at all times thruout the
year "a stock OF stamps amount.
ing to from 5000. 900 to 5000, 900
in value. They have sold them
to the public, and have made
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
Montenegro Hopes
for United States
of Jugo-Slavonis

PARIS. Dec. 5.-A United States
OF Jugo- Slavonia-" based on the orig
nial American federation. is ehe am
bition OF Montenegro. Nicholas Haid-
oucivich. minister of the anterior.
said in an interview with the United
Press today
We are heartily In favor of a
union of Jugo Slavs." said Haidouci-
vich.
We will join in a plebescite on the
question OF our future status. Tho
peoples will abide by the result"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

danger of militarism at sea to be as
great as on land and that he does
not favor a joint sea policy between
Great Britain and the United
States.'1
The Westminster Gazette says
THE correspondent OF the United
Press Is clearly a rather abrupt man.
or he would have endeavored to put
the new doctrine a little more per-
suasively."
The Gazette expresses hope that
Wilson will not stress naval disarm-
ament excessively. thus overlooking
the disarmament on land.
The Standard calls IL "A remark
able statement"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

collections on over 30.000
pledges entirely without profit.
commission or remuneration of
any kind. and entirely at their
own expense, n patriotic work
that cannot be cxcelled.
With so large "A stock OF
stamps on hand, a special re.
port was hardly necessary.
There is nothing slack" in
any Seattle bank that know of.
and | would like to make this
explanation TO the public.
Yours truly.
G. II. CLARKE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
SAYS RUSS
were NOT
GIVEN AID
kerensky Compares Ger
man Revolution With
Trouble in Russia
is BOLSHEvISM OODGEO?
ny EDWIN HuLIINGER

ny EDWIN HuLIISGER
lCopyright. 1915. by United Press }
LONDON, Dec. 5.-"If Russia
had G~rmsny's prr~<nt oppor.
tunity u should now be- a great
demora~y like America" Alex.
and~r kcr.nsisy. former Russian
premier. DECLARED In an inter.
view with the United Press to-
day. In which hc drew y com.
parison bsfw~sn the Russian and
the German revolutions.
4 believe the German revolution
aitho started under similar condi
tionA. and with similar aims 10 the
Russian. was able 10 avert BolHhe.
viNm.
There arc ihr-e striking features
in which the two differ
First. owing 10 peace progress
attained. Germany can devote her
entire effort 10 Internal reconstruc-
uon. INSTEAD Of being compelled, ike
Russia. TO defend herself stimuli
tnn~ousiy from the foe
No Propaganda
Second Germany is subject TO
no powerful. hostile internal propa
ganda.
Third. II starvation actually
threatens. Germany can get the al.
lies TO help. Russia had nobody TO
aid her
These spell the difference be.
tween success and failure. and tell
the story Of Russia's tragedy. II
Russia had G~rnany'a present or.
portuuity. she would now be a great
democracy. like America.
when the old regime was over.
thrown. Russia had TO fight an out.
side foe with one hand and do the
best she could to build up herself
with the other. As a result she WAS
unable TO perfect new economic
and political structure sufficiently
strong TO withstand the strain.
The Russian army was worm,
eaten with German propaxandists.
As an example of this. every time |
issued an order. while preparing for
tho July offensive. Rupprccht ap.
CONTINUED on Page Four
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
ENGLAND AGAINST WEAKENING NAVY
Why Do Frenchrnen
Wed Yankee Girls?
Here Is the Answer

they drive their own Rutomo-
hiles. They arv "cpatantes
They do not seem to b. afraid OF
anything In the world. not even
currents OF air" for they 20
about bare.headcd and bare
necked in all sorts OF weather.
They talk about anything. for
they are just as independent In
their opinions as they arc in
their conduct. The chanres arc
they can tell you what they
think about anything YOU choose
to mention. from the presidents
peace notes TO the best way to
get rid OF cooticH when you 40
back TO tho front. And IL they
say things that are funny and
you laugh at them. II only seems
TO please them. They arc not
embarrassed az all.
The American girls are very
pretty. too----nost OF them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
Prussian Prince
Says Ex-Emperor
Needs Protection

AMSTERDAM. Dec 5.-Prince
Henry of Prussia. brother OF the kai.
ser, has issued "A proclamation stat.
ing that tho eldest Hohenzollern"
has left Prussia. and that 1t is, there.
fore, incumbent upon him to do. ev.
erything possible to aid the lawfully
elected government.
AT the same time" he concluded,
lit is my duty to stand by tho kaiser
and protect him from harm
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
British Troops
Nearing Cologne

LONDON, Dec. b.-British troops
have approached 10 within 2o miles
Of Cologne. their principal objective.
II was shown in Field Marshal
Haig's official statement today.
I'VE have reached the line of
Kronenburg. Schloiden and Buren,. "
the communlque said.
Burcn Is 22 miles southwest OF
Cologne)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
VICTIMS OF
BANK Fight
REMSBERC
Statement Signed by Prom.
inent Citizens Recalls
Fremont Bank Failure

One OF the most sensational
canwaign documents. bearing
the signatures Of n score Of rep
re-entstive citizens of Fremont.
directed against Port Commi--
sioner Rcusberg. made its ap-
pesranee today.
IL recalls thu failure Of the
Fremont Stale bank. Of which
kemsberK was president.
The statement Is signed By vic
TINS OF the bank failure. and In.
cludes Senator Dan Landon, Sam y
Collins. Howard Mckee. a. d. Grow
r. c. Snider. J. A. Townsley. ]. u
Goodrich and X. c. Morrison.
The statement, under the caption
''Remsberg's Record" follows.
"On January 81. 1917. the Ere
mont State bank. OF which Judge G.
r. Remsberg was organizer and
president. closed It's doors owing dc
positors between $3.50 900 and si70.
900. practically all OF which was
from working men and women. The
depositors numbered 500.
The stockholders OF the bank
were c. r. Resnsberg. J. Harwood
Morris. s. r. Dixon and W. a. Nc
Cutchin. the directors were c. r.
Remsberg. J. Harwood Morris and
g. r. Dixon.
AT the time the bank closed rs
doors. Jan. 81. 1917. the s. =. Dixon
q Co, corporation. (of which G. T.
Remsberg was secretary. owed the
bank. on unsecured notes. t43, 900
or about onefourth OF the deposits
"One note. for $4,000. was dated
December 29th. 1916. only 81 days
before the bank failed. II was signed
by c. r. Remsberg. as secretary"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
Austrian Leader
Says Union With
Germany Is Vital

LONDON. Dec. 5.-There is a dis.
position to agree with the suggestion
OF Austrian Foreign Minister Bauer.
that German Austria necessarily
must join the confederation OF Ger.
man states. since reorganization of
the Austrian empire IL impossible.
Unless German Austria does make
such move. she viii be left in an
extremely difficult geographical and
economic position.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
(By Newspaper Enterprise
Association

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-why
do 30 many Frcnchmen who are
sen, to America with tho various
war missions OF their country
marry American girls
Because 70 them American
girls are different" They are
SO courageous. these little ladies
Of the New World. so independ-
ent They do not have 20 be
approached thru solemn avenues
Of watchful papas and matnma=.
and one can invite them to so to
the theatre, or even for an auto
ride. without taking papa and
mamma along They make en-.
gagements without even consult
Ing papa and mamma,
They play tennis and golf.
they ride horseback. they swim:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

/ fBv Unaed /
LONDON, Dec. 5.-Winston Churchill, minister of
nons speaking at Dundee declared that Great Britain is
determined to maintain its naval supremacy.
I'VE shall enter the peace conference with the absolute
determination that limitation shall be imposed
right to maintain naval defense" he said.
mo matter what appeals addressed to do not
intend TO lend ourselves any to restrictions which
will prevent the navy from maintaining its wedeserved
superiority on the seas"
In regard to internal affairs, Churchill said:
THE government has decided upon naturalization of
the railways but has not yet decided regarding naonaza
tion of shipping which is a complex question"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
Will Discharge
100000 Navy Men

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-Dis-
charge OF 100000 men from the navy.
as soon as convenient. has been au-
thorizcd by Secretary Daniels. He
said the forces would be considered
as units. and no individuals would be
dismissed in Europe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
Will Wear Masks
in Frisco Stores

SAN FRANCfsCO, Dec. City
health officer Hassler has asked
that all employees OF department
stores wear influenza masks again.
owing to the increase In influenza.
Thlrtyfou new cases were reported
yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
Daniels Favors
Wireless Control

WASHINGTON. Dec. b.---Govern'
mcnt monopoly OF all wireless in the
United states and its possessions was
advocated by Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
Belgian Forces
Are Approaching
the Rhine River

HAVRE. Dec. 5.--Beigian troops
have approached within is miles OF
the Rhine. It was indicated In the
Belgian official communiaue today.
I'VE have occupied Ncud." the re-
port said. "a light detachment has
entered Odenklrchen."
odenklrchcn Is an important town
Is miles southwest OF Dusseldorf
and Is miles northwest OF Cologne.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
PLAN TO INVITE
FOCH TO AMERICA

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-Marshai
Foch. commander in chief OF tho
allied armies, will be invited to visit
the United States. IL resolution be-
Ing prepared by a member Of tho
senate is adopted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

The president ls husily az work
on the tentative drafts Of the
speeches he VIII deliver IN France.
There is every indication that the
president VIII declare for grading
down Of armaments on sea and
land. and that no one sea power
can be supreme.
The president siep, late today.
and ~ was announced that his cold
ts bstter. The sea Ii rough.
Long wireless news reports are
being received by the president fire.
quently during the day.
Mayor Hytan OF New York Wish.
ed the president ''Gc<ispced" by
wireless
After disposing OF his routine
work. the president rests much Of
the time. under orders Of Rear Ad.
miral GrayBon. his personal physi-
clan The latter and President VII.
son take frequent constituuonals
about the decks. The president at.
tends the ships movies and partici-
patea in all functions.
The George Washington IN expect
ed to arrive In Brcst on Dec. i2. or
"a by way OF the Azores. Tho ships
wireless is in constant touch with
Washington.
All the vessels appointments are
very plain. The president and Mrs.
Wilson occupy the same suites that
were built especially for tho kaiser
and kaiscrin years ago.
1-b. .usoc xxalfer uho seryed tho
former kaiser and ksiscrin is serving
tho president and his wife in the
same suite
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-The
navy department was in constant
wireless communication today with
the presidential ship George Wash
ington and her convoy. Just be
fore 10 a. m. tho department stat.
ed that all was well with the party.
No definite report Of position had
been made at that hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
KING ALBERT AND HIS
PARTY ARE IN PARIS

PARIS. Dec 5.-King Albert OF
Belgium and his party arrived here
today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
ARM|STICE TO
Be EXTENDED?

LONDON. Dec. 5.-Thc Evening
Standard says IT understands the
armistice will be extended.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
AVIATOR
DELIVERS
U. 5. Mail
Pathfinder Arrives Here Att.
er Stormy Trip; Pre-
diets Regular Service

The first bag OF mail 10 be deliv-
cred in Seattle By an airplane was
officially turned over to Postmaster
Edgar Battle Thursday afternoon by
Flying Lieut. A. r. Hogland. Of the
United States army.
Pioneer Of the coming aerial mall
and passenger route along the Pa
eific coast, Lieut.. Hogiand rested In
SEATTLE Thursday. following his IL
hour flight from Sacramento to Seat.
ue in adverse weather. The aviator
arrived in Seattle at 317 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon. but was un-
able to affect a landing until 3:37.
A Rough Voyage
While. according to his statements.
Lieut.. Hogiand encountered natural
disadvantages I'm observing the
course OF the -neditated mali route.
he says the plan is perfectly feasible.
The success OF the initial trip. he
says. will justify the government In
establishing. without delay. an air.
plane service between Seattle and
points South. 1t took Hogiand only
i've hours to reach Seattle from Eu-
gene, Ore. In this interval. the avi-
stor few thru a stiff gale and hard
wind.
Arriving at the University Of
Washington grounds shortly after
D. n. Lieut. Hogland circled
three times over the university
buildings and trees. but was unable
to affect a landing on the limited
space. bordered with a cheering
rass OF men In uniform and civil
ian spectators.
He then directed his course to the
municipal golf links. where he
hnded without mishap. A crowd
immediately assembled. The space
eontaining the machine was roped
OH BY the police a few minutes
after the landing. to prevent its
possible injury.
Lieut. Hoglsnd was exhausted
and chilled. and was taken directly
the Hotel Washington in "A pri-
.ate car. There. following a warm
",n and meal, he related the in
ehents OF his epochal trip briefly
weather conditions are not
modified Friday. shall return to
sacramento by train, leaving my
plane In Seattle" Lieut.. Hogland
oselared Thursday. In discussing his
retgrn.
Ine trip was very hard. because
constant rain and a hard wind.
.oa should not like to attempt IL
immediately again II the weather
.nanges. and the outlook Is good. I
sid.
Lieut. Hogland's flight, thru the
orN OF weather conditions. Is "A
DEMONSTRATION Of the reliability Of
~ airplane. according 10 Seattle
Anrs and mechanical experts,
no followed the flight with the
@enest Of interest.
Makes 1t Mile a Minute
rtspite the severity Of the wind
.h ne encountered the entire trim
y hours ami II minutes. Lieut.
fcoHti"aed on paoe rem
..
a. . n newspaper fund fer relief
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05
WILSON TO
SEE FRANCE
next WEEK
President and Mrs. Wilson
Occupy Former Suite OF
HohenzolIerns
Is PLANNING SPEECHES

BY ROBERT J. BENDER
United Press Staff Correspondent
ABOARD THE L. =. :.
GEORGE WASHINGTON. Dec.
5.-.By Wir~Icss 10 New York;
President Wilson will talk plain
~ upon his IL principles when
he rvashc~ France.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-05

i, ans newspaper fund fer relief
4 ans. e oi Lille reached million and
'aafsr francs in three days
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-03
MILITIA UNIT
PRESENTED WITH
HANDSOME FLAG
Imposing Ceremonies Mark
Military Spectacle in
Island Park

For the first time in years Harris
burg had an opportunity last night
to see a color presentation to one
of its military organizations and just
at sunset a beautiful national en-
sign was given to Company I of the
Second Regiment of the Reserve
Militia on the Island drill ground in
the presence of hundreds of men and
women. The flag was the gift of f
H. Hantzman, one of the Capital
City's patriotic residents and the
presentation, which was a civic af.
fair, was followed by the escort OF
the colors to their place with full
military ceremony and a review OF
the organizations participating.
Company l is commanded by Pau
H. w. Harm and is composed OF
sixty-three sturdy young Harrisburg
ers, who are just home from a tour
of duty at Mt. Gretna where they
won high praise for their discipline
CONTINUED on Page 1O.1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-03
MODEL HOUSING
ORDINANCE FOR
CITY OUTLINED
State Bureau Suggests Form
Which May Be Slightly
Modified
TO CONFER NEXT WEEK
DR.. Raunick, City Solicitor
Fox and John Molitor to
Go Over Measure
TO CONFER NEXT WEEK

DIR. Raunick, head of the city
health department, and City Solici-
tor John E. Fox have entered heart
lily into the movement for better
housing conditions in Harrisburg.
They will meet next week with John
Molitor, head of the State Bureau
of Housing, with the purpose of de-
vising a housing ordinance for sub
mission to council at an early date.
I'VE can easily direct the con-
stfuction of new houses, sail DR..
Raunick to-day. I'VE need regula-
tions along that line, of course. but
our greatest difficulty will be to
make many rundown houses really
tt for habitation. The ordinance we
have in mind is especially designed
to meet this demand, as we'll as to
regulate all manner of new housing
developments.
DR.. Raunick said there are hun
dreds of buildings used in Harris
burg for dwelling purposes which
ought either to be repaired and thor
ouShly renovated or torn down.
The ordinance we have, in mind, /"