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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
SPIRIT OF
US. Navy
PR Al Sc D
BY BEAT TY
Disappointment Over Failure
Of Enemy to Come Out and
Fight Voiced by Head
of Grand Fleet.

London, Dec. l8.-The American
battleship squadron attached to the
British grand fleet displayed a spirit
of true comradeship throughout its
period of service, declared Admiral
Sir David Beatty, the commander
in-chief of the grand fleet, in fare
we'll address on board the u. S. S.
New York the day the squadron
was detached from the grand feet.
All hands had been called to muster
on the forecastle toshear Admiral
Beatty,
Speaks on New York.
After thanking the American Of
ticers and men for their co-opera-
ton, Sir David remarked that both
the British and the Americans were
disappointed at not having been
able to meet the German feet. He
declared that the day the German
fleet surrendered was "a pitiful day
to see Sir David said he had al
ways had misgivings that the Ger
mans would never come out for a
finish fight and these inisgivings had
been strengthened by the coming
of the American squadron.
81 could not let the Sixth battle
squadron go without coming on
board the New York and saying
something of what | feel at this
moment of your departure" said
Sir David.
Showed True Comradeship.
The support which you have
shown is that of true comradeship,
and in time of stress that is worth
a very great deal. As somebody
said the other day: The fighting
now is over and the talking now is
going to begin Therefore, l do not
want to keep you here any longer,
but want to congratulate you for
having been present upon a day un-
surpassed in the naval annals of
the world
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
Chicago Air Mail Service
Gets Off to Poor Start

Chietgo, Dec. lS.-An aerial mail
service between New York and Chi
cago began at 40 a. nj. today when
Pilot Leon D. Smith took to the air
at Belmont park, Long Island, his
biplane carrying 400 pounds of mail.
According to schedule he was to
have transferred his mail pouches
to another machine at Bellefonte,
Pa, but he met with delays and was
forced to land and the mail he car
ried was sent to Cleveland by a
train.
Postoffice officials tsaid that it
would take several days before the
service was running on regular
schedule,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
MILLIONS IN
RUSSIA Are.
IN.
WINTER COLD.
SIav Nations Pitifu| Plight
Due to Exhaustion from
War, Says Envoy in
Appeal for Help.

New York, Dec. lS.-Estimating
Russian casualties in the world war
at mot less than 100000 men, of
whom 3,000,000 were killed and about
100000 disabled for life" A. J.
Sack, director of the Russian infor-
nation bureau, declared in AL ad-
dress before the Foreign Commerce
club here today that "Russlas pres
sent pitiful condition is due to her
exhaustion from war
She is lying in seas of blood and
tears" he continued "and further,
millions Of her people are facing
death, this time from starvation.
About 100000 Russians will die
this winter unless the allied coun-
tries render the unfortunate country
immediate help on a generous scale.
Sacrifices Tremendous.
Russia has sacrificed millions Of
her sons and all her happiness to
make the triumph of the allied cause
possible and at this solemn moment
Of victory the thought of the demo-
cratic nations should be devoted to
Russia and they should not feel any
right to JOY and happiness until Rus
sia is made again great, free and
happy.
after the Bolshevist tyranny is
crushed and civic rights are re-es-
the Russian people will
again call a constituent assembly on
the basis of universal, direct, equal
and secret suffrage, and the assem-
bly, will define the constitution of the
state and will solve Russia's main
social prtoblems.'
Allies Thanked For Action.
Washington, Dec, 18.-Formal
thanks of the all-Russian govern
ment at Omsk to the victorious as
sociated nations for their action i'll
requiring Germany to evacuate Rus
sian territory, is expressed in a
cablegram received at the Russian
embassy today from the acting min
lister of foreign affairs at Omsk for
transmission to the State depart
ment.
After voicing regret that Russia
was unable to continue in the war to
the end the cablegram says the
Omsk government will accept with
gratitude any assistance the allies
will give in the regeneration of Rus
sia and declares that Russia should
not and shall not remain in her
present state, which threatens the
world with new and great commo-
t;ons"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
ATTACK ON EBERT
STARTS UPR0AR
IN HUN COUNCIL

Berlin, Dec. lS.-An indication of
the feeling prevailing the congress OF
soldiers and workmen's councils
was given at the session today when
turbulent scenes followed an attack
on Premier Ebert by George Lede-
bour, a radical and leader of the
independent socialists. Ledebour ac-
cused Ebert OF further counterrevo-
lutionary plans and called him a
shameful smirch on the govern
ment."
There were loud protests from all
parts of the chamber and the chair
man called Ledebour to order.
Some delegates demanded that
Ledebour be deprived of the privi-
lege of the floor. An uproar for Is
minutes ensued, after which Lede-
bour was permitted to continue, but
was warned against slanderous ut
terances.
War Minister Resigns.
Copenhagen, Dec. l8. - Herr
Landsberg, secretary of publicity in
the German government, has an
nounced that General Schuech, the
Prussian minister of war, had re-
signed. =
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
Wilson Sees Reciprocal
Feeling in Eyes of French

mendous that / do not know what
to say. l was delighted with it, but
| was delighted for special rea-
son, which is not personal
Il was saying to several Of our
French friends that l understood
it because | saw in the eyes of the
crowd just the feeling that I had
for them and was aware that it was
but sort of reciprocal feeling. But
they moved me very much because
that, of course. meant more than
mere generous cordiality on the
part of these delightful people 1t
meant a thoughtful background to
the thing which was very welcome,
and to come into that sort OF feel
ing in this wonderfully beautiful
city made a combination of emo
tions that one would not have
more than once in a life time. This
is as we'll as l can put it, off hand"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
AMERICANS Will
HOLD GIBRALTAR
Of Rhine river
Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein,
Opposite Cob|enz, Being
Prepared for Occupation
by U. S. Troops.

Coblenz, Dec. 18-The German
fortress of Ehrenbretstein, often
called the Gibraltar of the Rhine.
just across the river from Coblenz,
is being prepared for occupation by
the American troops.
Until December 9, the day after
the American advance guard ar
rived in Coblenz, the fortress was
occupied by several regiments of
Germans. Since then the fortress
has been cleaned thoroughly by
German soldiers, assisted by scores
of women.
The fortress and the grounds oc-
cupy more than 100 acres on a
rocky promontory, which is 400 feet
above the river.
An American postoffice has been
established in Coblenz. Owing to
the recent fuctuation in the value
of the German mark, only French
and American money is accepted.
The official rate of exchange is 142
marks for 100 francs.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
Year Before Normal Times;
McKelvie Talks Cooperation
Secretary Daniels Tells Gov.
ernors Peace Conditions
May Be Long Ways Off;
Must Keep Navy.

| Annapolis, Dec. l8.-War govern
OF the states, before adjourning their
annual conference tonight, inspected
the new superdreadnought, Missis-
sippi, anchored in Chesapeake bay.
They made the trip to the big craft
as guests of Secretary Daniels on the
presidential yacht Mayflower. Ear
lier in the day the governors heard
addresses by Mr. Daniels and Secre-
tarv Lane, who praised President
Wilson for going to Europe.
At the suggestion of Gov. Mlliken
of Maine, the executives agreed to
discuss with their respective con-
gressional delegations the question
of reimbursement by the federal
government of colleges and univer-
stiles which suffered heavy loss by
discontinuance of student army
training courses.
Too Many Social Affairs.
Many of the governors expressed
disappointment that social affairs on
the program had prevented adequate
discussion during the conference OF
practical matters of state legislation
and administration.
Alaska will be the meeting place
for another conference of the gov
ernors next summer providing one
half of them can attend, and Thomas
Riggs, jr., today obtained the prom
ise from Secretary Daniels to pro-
vide a ship for the trip. Selection
of the meeting place for the next
annual conference was left to a COM
mittee which is to choose either
Alaska or Utah.
A year, possibly two years, will be
required before the nation can re-
turn to normal peace conditions
and I'VE will be fortunate il condi-
ions abroad make rehabilitation
possible at so early a date" said
Secretary Daniels in his formal ad-
dress.
Iowa Governor Talks.
The navy, said the secretary, must
be increased and strengthened to
enable the United States to con-
tribute as many units as any other
nation to an international police
force. but, he added: 81 look to
see the peace conference put an end
to competitive big navy building"
Governor-elect ]. B. A. Robertson
of Oklahoma expressed the opinion
that the trend of returning soldiers
would be toward cities and that
mot more than 7 per cent of the
men who left the farm will return"
Gov. w. L. Harding of Iowa also
urged cooperation for marketing
The food gambler" must be abol-
ished, he said, and an efficient sys-
TEN of gathering information on the
production of foodstuffs developed
to guide farmers in determining
when to buy and when to sell.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
PRAISES RED CROSS.

A letter written from Some
where in France" dated Oc-
tober %, to the division master
mechanic of the Union Pacific at
Grand Island, whom the writer
addresses as Dear Bill" is a
strong endorsement to the Red
Cross. The letter is as follows:
Bill, any time the Red Cross
tries to get anything, 60 as
strong as you can yourself and
urge your friends to do like
wise. That is the organization
that is really doing the good
and great work over here.
The Red Cross workers are all
girls and young women of means
who have given up home and all
it implies to come over here and
do their bit, and they certainly
do it with a grace. Open day
and night and they never meet
nor leave a soldier except with
smile, and while he is in the cam
teen they try to fill his stomach
for him. If he has the money to
pay for it, all right, but if not,
he gets it just the same.
"They know no race, color or
creed and play no favorites and
there is not a man in the A. E. F.
that won't 60 to hell for them"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
four SONS WILL
COME BACK FROM
Army UNFRAMED
Mrs. Clara Bonham of Coun-
Gil Bluffs Hears from Boys;
James Promoted to
Rank of Captain.

Mrs. Clara Bonham, 2l5 West
Washington street, Council Bluffs,
". has four stalwart sons in mil
itary service. is the proudest and
happ;est mother i'll Council Bluffs.
Every one of her boys is coming
back to her without blemish, and
all have distinguished themselves.
A letter received yesterday from
her son, James, modestly announced
that he had received his full conf
mission of captain. He was SER
geant when he left Council Bluffs
with company L boys. was promoted
to second and first lieutenantcy for
meritorious action in the field, and
now, after being twice cited for
bravery and efficiency in action, has
had fuller recognition of his quail
tiles as a leader of men by getting
the next higher Office. At all early
stage of the battle of the Marine
Lieutenant Bonham plunged through
the river and led battalion of Iowa
boys against . horde of Huns that
outnumbered them 10 to one, and
turned the tide of battle in his favor.
When. they were crossing the river
the water was being churned into
foam by machine gun bullets fired
at close range from the opposite
bank. Lieutenant Bonham set the
example to his fellows by constantly
diving as they waded and swan to
the hostile shore and thus escaped
annihilation. Newspaper correspon-
dents cabled column story about
the exploit.
Mrs. Bonham does not know
when her boys will be home, but
she has heard from all of them since
the war ended and is confident they
viii ,f1 rorpe hark safe1y
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
~ R | E F
RI 7
4VR E E ZY
SHOPPING IN LONDON
EXCEEDS ALL RECORDS.
BITS OF NEWS

London, Dec. l8-Christmas shop
ping III London is exceeding all
previous records. In some OF the
great commercial establishments ad-
mission to stores of would-be pur-
chaserS has been regulated, owing
to the large crowds.
The general holidays are to be on
more extensive scale than ever be-
lore. A large number OF wartime
restrictions have been removed and
many of the food orders modified,
All soldiers in England are to have
y days leave of absence.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
PROGRESS
N ADE IN
EXCHANGE
OF VIEWS
Delegates Expected to Enter
Conference in Spirit of AC-
Commodation; No One
Nation to Be Master.
BY Associated Press.

Paris, Dec. 18.-After four days
Of gathering views of leaders in
France, President Wilson's closest
advisers say he has seen no reason
to change his belief that the founda-
ton of league of nations is in
separable from the actual peace
treaty itself.
These advisers say that the pres
ident in explaining his definition of
the freedom of the seas" will re-
assure Premier Lloyd George that
he has no intention of demanding
reduction of the British navy to
point involving the unsafety of the
empire, but will emphasize his feel
ing that the plan of league will
strengthen the empire.
Friendly. Toward Italy.
King Victor Emmanuel, who is ex-
pected to arrive on Thursday, al
ready has been fully advised OF the
presidents plans through conference
es with Count Di Cellere, Italian
ambassador to the United States, but
the president will take the oppor-
tunity to make personal explana-
tons to the king and also to make
clear his friendliness toward Italy.
The hope is expressed by those
surrounding the president that the
exchanges of views will clear away
all partial misunderstanding whuch
may exist in regard to Mr.. Wilson'S
attitude and prepare the way for the
assemblage of the conference with
complexities removed, so that it will
be ready to deal with principles and
any outstanding differences of opin-
ion that remain.
In all his conferences the president
has taken opportunity to impress
his views, it is said by those who
are authorized to speak for him,
that no one nation is entitled to as
sumo the role of master, or dictate
the manner or the conditions of the
representation of others.
Americans See Way Clearly.
There is some indication that
headway is being made in this di-
rection and that the members Of the
American mission are now seeing
their way clearly. All express the
conviction that delegates will enter
the conference in spirit of accomo-
dation.
Some undercurrents are inter-
preted as showing indications of re-
gret because the acceptance of
President Wilson's points in a gen.
eral way prevented some nations
from achieving their own objects
which might have been gained il
Germany's collapse had been made
even more complete. In reply, it
has been made plain to those with
whom the president conferred that
the United States government does
not consider the war victory
of arms alone and that victory
would be incomplete without an or
ganizatlon of nations to guarantee
world peace. :.
Statement by President.
President Wilson. this afternoon
gave out the following statement:
"The Paris edition of the Chicago
Tribune this morning, in a dispatch
accredited to its correspondent at
Washington. declared that before
leaving for France l gave assurance
that | approved of plan formulated
by the League to Enforce Peace.
This statement is entirely false.
Il am, as everyone knows, not
Continued on Page Two, Column Two,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
Poilu, Minus Feet,
Pushed in Chair by
One-Arnaed. German

Coblenz, Dec. ia concert
every afternoon by an American
army band in the plaza in front
of the government building here,
which is occupied as headquarters
by the Third army, is feature
of the daily life of Coblenz.
There is hospital nearby
from which recovering soldiers
of different nationalities stroll
to hear the concerts.
Among the auditors at the con-
cert Monday was a Frenchman
who had lost both feet as a re-
suit of wounds. He was in a roll
ing chair, which was pushed by
a German with one arm.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
WILSON SETS
LONDON VISIT
FOR NEXT week
His Suggestion Is Welcomed
by British Government;
Will Make Trip to
Rome in January.

London, Dec. lS.-President VIII
son is expected in England Deem
Der 26.
1t is on the presidents own sug-
gestion that he is coming to Eng
land next week. A communication
to that effect was received by the
British government this morning. A
reply was sent to the president, well
coming the suggestion.
As a result it will not be neces-
sary for Premier Lloyd George and
Mr.. Balfour to 60 to Paris. as it is
expected that the conferences be-
tween the president and the Brit
ish statesmen preliminary to the
inter-allied conference in Paris can
be completed during the president S
stay here.
To Visit Italy in January.
Paris. Dec, 1S.-Unless the inter
view arranged between the president
and the Italian king tomorrow
causes a change in the program, the
president will visit Italy about the
middle of January.
The papal letter presented to
President Wilson today by Mon
signor Cerretti, the papal under-sec-
retry of state, pleaded for assis-
tance on behalf of small oppressed
nationalities, especially Armenia and
Poland. The pope's letter also ex-
pressed the hope of just and dur
able peace being reached through
enlightened action.
Pope Benedict also spoke in be-
half of the new countries arising
from the partition of the dual mon
archy, mentioning especially Bo-
hemia. The pontiff asked President
Wilson to help those countries to
realize their ambitions regardless of
,oJ .al,n,Nn
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
Marshal FOch Wears
Old Uniform in Call
ON President Wilson

Paris, Dec. 18.-All Paris was
talking today of the call paid
President Wilson by Marshal
Foch yesterday, The great
strategist was expected to ap-
rear in full dress uniform and
wearing his decorations. On the
contrary, he appeared in a much
wcrr blue uniform, adorned oy
none of his decorations and wear
ing an old forge cap.
Marshal Focn told the presi-
dent that his visit to France PAID
the: country the greatest honor
possible,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
President Delighted With His
Reception in Paris, He Says,
Because of Its Thought
full Background.

Paris, Dec. 18.-President Wilson
gave his personal impressions today
at meeting with the representa-
tives of the American press of his
experiences thus far in France. At
the same time announcement was
made that the members of the
American commission to negotiate
peace would meet daily with the
press. The president, in response
to suggestion, said:
Il have been asked to say a few
words in regard to my reception
here. The reception was so tre-
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
Wilson to Attend Reception
Given to J0ffre by Institute

Paris, Dec. 18.-President Wilson
had a talk today with Gabriel Hano-
taux. formerly French foreign min
lister, regarding the arrangements
FOR the reception to be given by
the French institute tomorrow to
Marshal Joffre. President Wilson
will attend this function. He is
foreign honorary member of the in
stitute. M. Hanotaux is Marshal
Joffre's sponsor before the body.
1--WE talked no politics." said M.
Hanotaux this afternoon. II do not
meddle with politics any more"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
War Department Denies
Promotions to Officers

Washington, Dec. 18.-Secretary
Baker said today that the War de-
parthent is pursuing a fixed policy
in denying all promotions to officers
on active service. The blanket or
der of November II, cutting off pro-
motions both in the home forces
and overseas, he indicated, will not
be modified and the only way in
which officers who have been recon-
mended for promotion can attain
the advanced rank is through the
inactive list of the officers reserve
corps.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
RECESS FOR HOLIDAYS
PLANNED BY THE HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. lS.-Democratic
Leader kitchin, at the request Of
members. outlined to the house to,
day the program for holiday re,
cess. He said at tomorrow's session
adjournment will be taken until mex,
Monday. A three day recess for
Christmas will begin Tuesday, he
said, with only a formal mo bus
mess" session being held on the fol
loving Friday, when adjournment
will be taken until December 80.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
WOULD PUT RED FLAG
OUTSIDE PALE OF LAW.

Washington, Dec. l8.-In intro
ducing today bill to make it un-
lawful to display the red flag in the
United States, Senator New of In
diana, republican, said "the red flag
movement in this country is nothing
less than sacrlege upon the scared
memory of our boys who have given
their all on the battlehelds Of
France"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19

Christmas Roll Call membership
headquarters at Sixteenth and Far
nam, late Wednesday afternoon.
The mishaps occurred because
everyone in the vicinity was watch
ing man on the top of the United
States National bank building as he
tried to manipulate the rope which
drew the indicator upward to the
desired goal. 10000, instead of
watching their step or passing au-
tomobiles.
III everybody is going to watch
the thermometer instead of looking
where they are going, you'll have
to change those figures in the wee,
small hours of the morning." the
traffic officer threatened.
Added thrills were registered
when the rope broke as the indicator
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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
CRIPPLED SOLDIERS
MAY BECOME TOY MAKERS.

New York, Dec lS.-Thousands
of crippled soldiers will be offered
employment making toys, it was an
rounced today at the annual conven-
ton OF the toy manufacturers OF
America.
Material with which toys may be
made will be sent to soldiers who
are unable to leave their homes.
The work was declared to be light
and interesting and the need great
in order to fill the demand in this
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
OF NATIONS | |NkED
With PEACE PACT BY WILSON
u. S. Delegates Advocate
Sinking Enemy Warships

representatives, who it is added, feel
that such a position would result in
avoiding contention and materially
support President Wilson's declara-
ton that the war was not based on
aggression or the acquisition OF
property.
England. through Sir Eric Geddes,
first lord of the admiralty, had pre-
viously acquiesced in the American
plan to destroy the captured or sur
rendered warships, and it is declared
will continue to support the United
States although it is expected some
of the lesser naval powers will de-
mand that the prizes be distributed.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
French People Amazed
at President Wilson'S
DISREGARD of Convention

Paris, Dec. 1s.-President Will
sons disregard Of convention in
going about the streets unattended
and in using only army automo-
biles continues to cause surprise
y among the French people. In most
instances the president travels in
cognito, but the populace has no
trouble in identifying him.
One of the matters discussed by
the president today was his pro-
posed visit to the devastated reg,
ions and battlefields. The presi-
dent is said to be viewing the trip
with much expectancy.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
American Warship to Join
British Fleet in Baltic

Paris, Dec. 18.-An American war
ship was ordered today to the Bal
tic to participate with the British
fleet in reopening those waters, pre-
serving order and maintaining the
international character of the DEM
Onstration.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
England Acquiesces in Plan
But Some Lesser Powers
May Demand Distri-
button of Prizes.

Paris, Dec. lS.-The American
delegates to the peace congress have
resolved to advocate the sinking of
the surrendered enemy warships and
resist any proposition to distribute
them On the basis of naval losses.
This announcement is made by those
in close touch with the American
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-19
RED CROSS FUND
THERM 0METER
SHOWS BIC JUMP
Indicator on Headquarters
Building Arouses Much In
terest; $4,000 Mark
Passed Wednesday.

A score of minor collisions and
wrecks and a few mud-bespattered
suits and coats are incidental to the
$4,000 mark registered by the huge