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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27

Unless a league Of nations is es-
tablished the entire world will i'm
mediately be thrown into the dis
card the contention that America
entered the war 10 make the world
safe for democracy cy." he said "Pres'J
Wilson's star will rise or fail with
his ability TO bring about an early
acceptance of world league for the
prevention Of future wars as a last
ing proof that our thousands OF
deaths and our crippled heroes have
not fought under a misconception or
i'm vain. All America stands prac-
tically solid behind the president for
am international league which will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
CONGRESS LIKELY
To HAGGLE OVER
GENERALSHIPS
Promotions For Gen. PerShing,
March and Bliss Will
Meet Opposition.
International News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Oppo-
sition already is developing to pro-
noting Mai. Gen. Pershing. March
and Bliss to the full rank of gen
eral.
Thus far the opposition is con
fined TO the military affairs com
mittee, which has been Informed
that Sec'y Of War Baker already has
recommended the promo otions to
Pres't Wilson. The nominations have
not yet been sent TO the senate
However, if a majority Of this COM
mittee lined up against the promo
tions, a report upon them could not
be made and they could not be acted
upon by the senate.
At the same time there is develop
ing an agitation for the promotion
Of the many brigadier generals who
led the troops in battle on the west
ern front, and especially Of Proves,
Marshal Enoch CrOwder.
who did most for the success
full prosecution of the war, Gen.
March or Gen. Crowder?" Sen.
Chamberlain. chairman of the mill
tary affairs committee, asked Most
probably. would say Gen. Crowder.
Then why should he not too be pro-
NOTED to a generalship?
Another member Of the commit
tee said there was no serious oppOsi
ton TO the promotion of Gen. Per
shing. but that his nomination being
coupled with those of Bliss and
March, might be dragged down
with the others"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
CARDINAL O'C0NNELL
ATTACKS BOLSHEVISM
international News Service

international News Service
BOSTON. Dec. BOlsheyism
is a destructive element and will
only retard civilization. What is
needed now is construction. and no.
destruction" Cardinal O'Connel de-
clared in a letter 10 Rev. Or. Samuel
Buchler OF New York. chairman Of
the executive committee of the Jew
ish Ministers Association Of Amer
lea.
In a letter made public today.
Cardinal O'ConneH expressed sym
pathy with the efforts Of the asso-
citation 70 eradicate bolshevism from
all the nations struggling toward
the right and regretted his inability
10 address the associations conven-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
BOESHFVIK ARMY
HEING REINEORCED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-F Fear
that bolsheviki troops win capture
Odessa and Omsk is expressed in
advices reaching the state depart
ment from Bucharest today. The
bOlshevik army has been augmented
by many former German and Aus
trian prisoners Of war and includes
besides these, the dispatch says.
1000 Chinese wOrkmen and 500
600 Russians, who were forced TO
join through fear and through
promises OF food.
The food situation throughout
Russia is rapidly becoming more
acute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
League Plan is
w ell Received
by the British
BY FLOYD MACGRFT

international News Service
LONDON. Dec. 27.-tl.45 %. mH
Two series Of conferences both
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"s'" "y "'' '"'At
In the morning the president met
Premier Lloyd George and other
statesmen az buckingham palace.
This afternoon the American eNec1-
tive visited the premier's official resi-
dence at 40. 10 Downing So
The conversations between th-
British ministers and Pres't- wilson
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27

insure the free use of the seas to
great and small nations alike, and
which alone can prevent the threat
ened spread Of bOlshevIsm and an
archism.'' -
Britten was of the opinion that
the surrendered and mterned Ger
man battleships should form the
nucleus of a world navy under the
direction of the league of nations.
This navy should be added to from
time to time, and should be continu-
ously maintained. by the signatories
of the league, on a war basis, he
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27

International News Service:
ZURICH, Dec. 27-TrOops sup
porting the Omsk government i'm
Russia have defeated the bolsheviki
in battle, capturing 5000 prisoners
and much war material, said advices
received here today.
The important city of Perm has
been recaptured from the bolshe-
Wiki.
The all-RusSian government a.
Omsk is headed by Admiral Kolo-
hak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
SEND UIyTNIATUNI.

ZURICH. Dec. 27.-The Polish
government has decided to send an
ultimatum TO Germany demanding
the revocation of a decree pro-
hibiting elections for a general as
sembly, according to information
received here today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
NIL SONS LONDON CONFERENCES SPEED PLANS F0|
AN EARLIER MI ET|NC OF PEACE DELEGATES IN Pa
PARIS PRESS URGES
INTERVENTION IN RUSSIA
BY VOLUNTEER ARMY
ternational News Service

International News Service.
PARIS. Dec. Intervention in
Russia by a volunteer army of
American, British and French
troops is being urged by the Paris
press II was reported today that
Gen. d'Esperey, d former commander
of the allied forces in the Balkans,
is en- route for Paris TO confer with
the government on the subject of
Intervention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
BOLSHEV VIK ARMY
BEATEN, DRAWS
RE|NF F0RCEMENTS
Dispatch to Washington Ex.
presses Fear 0mSk and
Odessa May be Captured.

international News Service
LONDON. Dec. 25.-Fiohting
has broken out between bOIshe-
viIS and Polish troops at Dem
brOvitza, i'm NOlhynia. said
Russian wireless dispatch pick
ed mp here today.
\ reglar battle is in progress.
The bOlsheNild have disarmed
the government militia at To-
maszow, Poland. the wireless
added.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
MEETS LLOYD GEORGE
AND BALFOUR; CALLS
RESULT SATISFACTORY
Cordial Spirit Prevades Conferences
and Common Ground is Believed
to Have Been Attained.
By JOHN EDWIN NEvIN.
InternationaI News Service.

LONDON Dec 27.-(23o p m.)-"Satisfactory." Tha.
was the only comment Obtanabe from PeS Wilson today fol-
lowing tee-hour with Premier Iovd George
A. j. BalOur the British foreign secretary.
learn personally that todays conferences are developing
situation which leads the president and his closest advisers
possible speed up the preliminary nteaied
feTenCeS following the return to Paris
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
HETMAN OF UKRAINE

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Gen. SkorO-
padsky has abdicated as hetman OF
Ukrainia (Russia) said a German
wireless dispatch picked up today
The abdication took place on Dec
Il.
The same dispatch added that the
German embassy has left Constan-
tinople as a result Of pressure
from the entente"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
RENEW PLEA FOR NURSES.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. Dec 27.-Sec'y
Of War Baker today renewed his
request 20 congress that members
OF the Army Nurse corps be retired
after 20 years OF service with IS
percent pay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
TO TAKE UP PROBLEM OF
ARMY OF OCCUPATION.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The
house military affairs committee.
Immediately after the holiday recess
will take up the problem of Ameri-
cas- army Of occupation.
It is proposed by Rep. Green, re-
publican. Iowa, that the armed force
Of this country in Europe, shall be
organized at once on a volunteer
basis and its strength shall not eX-
ceed 100000, plus units of the reg
ular army now stationed there.
Commenting on Sec'y Bakers re-
cent announcement that America
VIII have to maintain a force Of l.
O0O.00 men in Europe for an in
definite period, Green said today:
TT seems to me that this number
is too large. 7 believe that force
OF 100000 men, made up Of 400
600 volunteers and the 200. 600 reg
uIars already there NviIl be suffi-
cient"
Wants Volunteer Basis.
Mr.. Green proposes that the army
Of occupation be made a volunteer
organization. because, he says. I'VE
are being deluged with appeals from
all parts Of the country. urging the
discharge Of soldiers who have de-
pendents"
I'VE now have more than two
million men in the army said
Green. ITO maintain a force Of that
size 1t will cost this government be-
tween s4.OOO.0OO.OOO and $1,000
100000 annually"
Green's bill would have the ARM
of occupation hold such territory
as the president directs" and fur
ther provides that the members of
this army who are not in the reg
ular forces will be discharged when
the treaty Of peace is ratified.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
LAY ROBBERY To
CRIME SYNDICATE
Chicago Detectives Declare
Big Organization Directed
100000 Gem Theft.

international News Service.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Detectives
searching for the bandit quartet
which on Monday stole more than
100000 worth Of diamonds from
the office of NJ. Iralson. diamond
broker a. state and Madison sts.--
the busiest corner in the world
have unearthed a crime syndicate"
with headquarters in Chicago, but
with operatives in Pittsburgh, Phila-
delphia and New York, and possibly
other cities.
The police dragnet thrown about
the city following the diamond rob
berry Monday netted between 25 and
80 suspected members Of the crime
syndicate" last night The police say
many Of these stand high" in the
criminal world.
George Harris. a member of the
gang taken into custody last night
told the detectives the name of the
head of the local branch of the
crime syndicate" and his arrest is
predicted later today.
According 10 Harris. the boss"
would give instructions 10 members
Of the outfit before starting them on
crime round at night.
Boast Of Influence.
Several mem bers of the "syndi-
cate" are said 10 have laughed a.:
the efforts of the police 20 convict
misunderstanding their political
friends always looked out for them.
when they were caught.
The syndicate. according 10 police
estimates. has stolen merchandise
worth $4,000 during the past so
DAYS
The majority Of the merchandise
was shipped 10 other cities 10 be dis
posed Of. In turn, the representa- =
tives" OF the syndicate. operating IN
other cities would ship their loot 70
Chicago where a ready market was
waiting. il is said.
According 10 the police Walter
Stevens. alleged former labor slug
ger. twice convicted on murder
charges, was the directing head" O.
the Iralson robbery.
James Byrne, who was IN Iral-
sons Office at the time OF the ROB
berry IS said 10 have identified
photograph OF Stevens as a man he
saw in the building when the dia
mondS were stolen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
CHRISTMAS ON
RHINE BRINGS
HOME LONGING
American Army of Occupation
Swept by Thoughts of
Folks Back Home During
Holiday Season.
BY RERT FOED.
..--natlnn.l Wv. s.r.lc..

International News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
oF OCCUPATION IN GERMANY.
Dee. 2J.-(By courier to Nancy
Christmas on the Rhine" was the
title instnctively applied 10y every
doughboy in the American army OF
occupation 10 the first Yuletide in
history celebrated 10y armed United
States forces ion Germany. The
scenes were memorable and unique.
lut despite the varied progress OF
entertainment. the men were moved
Uy profound thoughts. They longed
to be home and admitted IT,
The jollihcation began at dusk
and continued until midnight The
cafes i'm Coblenz were decorated
with holly and evergreen and bochc
ogchestras played carols and Amer
lean airs. Some OF the officers joined
i'm the singing.
Amidst one group OF colOnels and
majors there was one man whose
face bore an unmoved expression 1f
great seriousness
Thoughts OF Home.
At the height OF the revelry this
officer is "a major-turned to
lieutenant colonel and remarked
"Bu. I'm thinking about my two
children The risk and excitement ls
over now and we have more time
20 think OF the dear ones at home
a lot OF MS are pretending be-
TER time than we really are having
I}ut our hearts are really ON the
other side of the Atlantic. Anyhow.
we can be thankful we are not 700
the trenches tonight
This was typical OF the straine1
celebrations in The public places.
Director John j. Donovan of Eos-
ton. Knights OF Columbus worker.
staged a dance for officers and Il
group of Red Cross nurses i'm the o.
ncers' club at Cohlenz
Attend Midnight Mass.
The t65th infantry formerly the
-Iightiug Goth of New York al-
tended "a midnight mass at q Ger
man church iu "a little hamlet call
,d Remagen. be-Jnd the Rhine Tho
ragimeutal band turned ont and the
r1eu marched throu-h -hc snow b0-
bind their col0rs. The toiling church
I.u proclaimed the hour of mid
night
The mau We're Ted hr Lieut. Col
Iu Donovan former Columbia uni
,ersitv coach who has just returned
1-om the hospital where he recover
cd from wounds received i'm battle
1t was q proud moment for Lieut.
'ol ~BuI" Beside him marched
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
Britten, Republican, Offers
Resolution Urging Early
Establishment of League
Declares World Society Must be Formed American Sol
dierS Have Fought Under MiSconceptOn
and Died in Vain.
InLernaLIonII - servL.e

WASHINGTON Dec pa resolution requesting the world
conference at Versailles create at the earliest practicable
moment league of nations that will establish enduring world
introduced in the house today by Rep Btten
publican of Illinois, Bren gave notice that he will ask for hear
ngs by the foreign relations committee upon his resolution early
ttar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27

Prest Wilson is understood now
20 believe it possible to make a
statement shortly explaining to the
American people what has been
done already and what is planned
for the future.
The scene Of the meeting Of the
president with Mr. Lloyd George ana
Mr.. Balfour was in a chamber i'm
Buckingham palace which had been
set aside for Mr.. Wilson's own use.
The room is magnifcently fur
nished. There is "a great table in the
center with easy upholstered chairs
ranged about it.
Wilson Outlines Views.
Pres't Wilson sat facing the fire.
place in which burned q CHEEKY coal
blaze. on his left was Mr. Lloyd
George: on his right the foreign
secretary.
During the early part of the con
ference Mr. Wilson did all of the
talking. He outlined exactly the tea-
sons for his visit TO England. Then
he spoke of the messages he had
previously exchanged with the al
lies from Washington. He explained
that he believed a common under
standing was necessary before call
ing a formal peace conference. Fol
lowing the presidents outline the
conversation became general
Every side Of the issues in ques-
tion was taken UP and views We're
frankly exchanged. When the con-
ference ended the British represen-
tatives shook hands with Pres
Wilson and then drove off The at
mosphere Of the meeting was one oil
cordiality.
Guest at Luncheon.
Shortly after the premier and for
eign secretary had left Buckingham
palace Mr.. Wilson motored 10 Down
ing ST where he was the guest at
luncheon. This luncheon gathering
permitted the president 10 meet and
exchange views with other states
men.
Afterward Mr.. Wilson unveiled
picture Of George washington.
After his return 10 Buckingham
palace i'm the afternoon Nr. Wilson
held further informal conversations
with British leaders before prepar-
ing 20 attend the formal dinner i'm
his honor this evening.
The president found il possible 70
get more satisfaction from today's
conferences than he had hoped. r.
was learned this afternoon Il is
now believed that his trip 20 Eng
land will prove a saver Of time.
Tn his speech AT Manchester on
Monday the president may outline
the exact progress up 10 date
Personal Contact.
The contact Of the president with
the British has been very personal
and the significance Of Yesterdays
reception 10 the distinguished visito-
remains strongly in mind. II may be
explained that while Mr. Wilson's
official visit has taken on this deem
personal touch. the American eXecu-
tive VIII nor attempt 70 develop any
decisive results until he returns 90
France. where his supreme peace
endeavors lie.
II IS possible for me 20 state that
the president is in the happiesi
frame OF mind over the warm-hesrt
ed welcome given him upon his arr
rival in London.
Failure not Probable.
AIr Wilson IS not willing 70 admit
for a moment the possibility OF fail
ure attending his mission 70 Europa.
As a matter OF fact. the president i7
now more than ever convinced that
the atmosphere through which he is
moving is most friendly toward him
Il is impossible to explain the
exact nature OF tho expected de-
relopmeurs because the presidential
viewpoint toward England depends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27
CANADA TO MOBILIZE

InTF"UIfI0H1I Vows NerTi"Ht
MONTREAL Que. Dec 1s-Ths
demobuization OF the Canadian
forces ~ the front viii commence
in February the Montreal Gazetts
states.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-27

CcONTINUED o. PAGE FOUB.l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07
Inspector Van Trump
Says Fruit Not Hurt

County Fruit Inspector j. S. Van
Trump returned today after having
spent the week over the county. Mr..
Van Trump does not think that the re-
cent cold weather has had a bad eff
feet on the fruit trees and expects a
normal crop next summer.
The peaches were the only fruit
which might have been hurt by the
frost, and the weather did not get cold
enough to cause damage, Mr.. Van
Trump stated. This is due to some ex-
tent because the lateness of the
season has prevented the buds develop
ing.
An increase in the fruit production
is expected in the county this year.
The acreage has increased and with
good weather the growers Should have
one of the most successful seasons in
the history of the state. The shortage
of labor is not expected to prove a
handicap as means of handling the sit
uation are now being devised.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

! Joseph Whitney, Of Portland, is in
the city for few days visit with
friends.
II. H. Fisk and family are here from
Siletz for visit of several days with
relatives in the city.
Mrs. Mae Ivie is expecting the arri
val tonight of her father, X. T. Maud
ing, from Los Angeles, where he has
been spending the past several months
with his sons, j. E. and G. K. Maud
ing.
Clyde Ecker of Independence is in Sa.
lem this afternoon ON business.
w. M. Lilyequist of MeMinnville is
registered at the Bligh this evening.
District Attorney Gale s. Hill of Al
bany is in Salem this afternoon ON
business.
John Heinne of Walker, Oregon, is
registered at the Marion today.
j. d. Fisher and l.. p. Bergman, off
cials of the Wells Fargo express com.
pany, are in the city ON an inspection
trip.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07
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Frank Masser, Of Shaw, was transact
ing business in Salem today.
J. A. Farr and family and G. M. Col
Inns, Of Polk county, were in the city
today on business.
Ebert Thompson and Fred Bernardo
left this morning for Eugene on bust
ness trip.
Judge o. P. Cashaw a prominent law
yer and politician os Roseburg, spent
today in Salem hobnopeing with polit-
ical friends.
Henry Downing, Of Mccoy, was in
Salem today transacting business.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07
FOR GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

Washington, Mar. Z. u Permanent
ownership Of all railroads and other
transportation systems within the Unit
ed States and on the borders is pro-
vided in bill introduced in the house
today by Representative Cary
The interstate commerce commission
would determine the amount to be paid
for the properties.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

torney B. W. Macy is handling the
case for the city. The railroad company
contends that it will endanger the safe
ty of the public if the street is opened,
and Attorney Macy contends that the
the railroad is simply following its gen
eral policy of obstruction in refusing
to open the street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

to force every idle man in the state to
90 to work. In a communication to the
sheriffs, solicitors and superior court
judges of the state he urges that every
idle man be rounded up and if convict
ed as a vagrant, be given the choice of
going to the chain gang or the farm.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

A New York woman has patented a
clothes line to which garments can be
buttoned, without the use of clothes
pins, so when the new idea reaches
Portland we may expect to find neat
little button holes being worked around
the upper rim Of our socks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

registered at the. Bligh. The team will
play a return game against the Mount
Angel hoop experts tomorrow night, and
where they are scheduled to tangle with
the basket shooters of the high school
there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07
CHAIN GANG ON FARM

Atlanta, Ca, Mar. I'm an effort to
solve the farm labor shortage in Geor
gia, Governor Dorsey today set in op-
Grafton the states machinery designed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

quality, cents.
Following the address of Prof. Joseph
*. Hart, of Reed College, at Waller
hall last night, the Salem Alliance for
Labor and Democracy adopted resolu-
tions recommending the British Labor
party program of reconstruction, cooper
alton of the democratic peoples of the
world for a similar world program, and
the selection of representative Ameri
cans to act for this country in perfect
ing such a program. Prof. Hart spoke
on the British Laboy party program.
characterizing it as the product of years
of study by the foremost economic auth
critics Of the British empire.
-O-
The Grant school has been very sue
cessful in raising a fund for the Jun
ior Red Cross, having collected to date
$l15.3S. OF this amount $25.O0 has been
turned over to the general fund OF
the Willamette Chapter and $4,000 spent
for yarn which is being knit into socks
by the students of the junior high school
Quilts, wash cloths, gun wipes and pin
! balls, are among the articles made by
the pupils of the lower grades.
Rev. Jacob Stocker, pastor of the Che
meketa Street Evangelical church, had
I a wheel torn from his automobile yes
terday afternoon when his machine was
struck by the Shasta limited. The aeci-
i dent happened about $3.50 O'Clock at the
Twelfth and Court street crossing. Mr..
Stoeker, had two children, Virgil and
Gertrude Devol, in the machine with
4 him, one of whom saw the train first.
/ The train was travelling at rate of
only about six miles per hour or it
is possible that much more serious con-
I sequences would have resulted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

Word was received from Monmouth
college that a special train would come
from the normal school tomorrow. This
will bring 125 Monmouth rooters, col
lege officials state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

There will be a mass meeting at the
armory at s O'Clock this evening at
which it is stated, the truth about the
paper mills situation win be told by for
mer employees. The action of the govern
ment mediation board will also be dis
cussed. There will be good music and
everybody is invited. No admission
charges.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

The Astoria high school basketball
team is stopping over in Salem this
evening and the party, nine in all, are
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-07

State Labor Commissioner Hoff has
received letter stating that his son,
Corporal Norlyn P. Hoff, had been SER
iously injured when he fell from dock
in French port. The message stated he
had suffered a broken hip and two ribs.
He is connected with regiment of en-
gineers.