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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
Major CasudtiesNOt
 YetRepOrteG, 16,QOO
Killed in Action, Died of Wounds, Disease. or Other Causes, Severely Wounded and Missing.

Washington Dec 6.-The war de- partment announced today that l6,000 major casualties including killed in ac- tion, died of wounds. died of disease or other causes. severely wounded and mssing, have not vet been formally reported to the next of kin. The ar rearS in minor casualties is much larger. it was added
 From cable reports now expected the department hopes to. clear up the arrears iii major casualties within a week, except for a few names with respect to which Identification has not yet been completed. The minor cas- ualties not yet reported to the next of kin represent slight wounds involving relatively brief disablement and in most cases the men sustaining them already have been healed. The total in this class also includes many dup lications, the same soldier having been slightly wounded two or more times.
 The official statement issued today shows that of the total major casu- alties reported by General Pershing on November 27th 5092S have been reported to the next of kin. with 5,550 still to be reported. Of the 14.776 missing and prisoners of war sent in by General Pershing 14.093 have been cleared up finally.
 Ten thousand men seriously wounded and reported by cable,'' says the statement. "are being held up be-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
PRESIDENTS SHIP IS
 APPROACHING THE AZORES

On Board U. s. s. George Washing ton, Dec. 6, 10 a. m. (By Wireless to the A. P.).-President Wilson today read from the wireless deSpatcheS Winston pencer ChurchilPs renewed declaration for British naval suprema- cy. The president evinced great in terest in the bulletin, but did not com ment on it.
 It is apparent that this subject is uppermost in MT. Wilson's mind and he is expected to express himself on it soon after reaching France in public address or in conferences with the entente statesmen preceding the ses- sions of the peace congress.
 The president slept late today, but after breakfast he again was hard at work on his accumulated correspond ence.
 The George Washington is running into warmer waters now that the yes sel is approaching the Azores. The weather is variable today but mostly fair.
 President Wilson today was in wire ! less communication with Admiral Mayo on board the battleship Pennsylvania, which is conveying the George Wash ington.
 The George Washington probably will make the trip to the United States with wounded while the presi- | dent is in attendance upon the peace | conference.
 It is probable that President Wilson will go to Italy after he has visited France and England.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
REVENUE BILL IN
 SENATE NEXT WEEK

Washington. Dec. 6.--tn reporting the war revenue bill to the senate to- day Chairman Simons of the finance committee arranged for feginiing of debate next Tuesday with exclusive right of way given the measure.
 FYling of committee reports on the biii WIS deferred until next week Sen tor simmons will present the major itv report and Senator Feurose ot Pennsylvanfa will file minority re- rort. attacking especially the plan Of fixing 1920 rates. Senators Shoot of I-tah and La Toilette of Wisconsin, republicans, gave notice that they would file separate reports to present their individual views.
 Senator Simmons served notice to- day that every effort to expedite the biIrs passage woud be made, and Sen ator Penrose replied that while no alibuster would be attempted, there would be thorough discussion, espe- riaIly Of the 1920 tax plan. which re- publicans generally are vigorously op- posing.
 As revisel by the senate committed 10 meet peace time conditions, the measure is designed to raise S5,e53, poo as against sS.20O A0O.000 which would have been yielded hy the house draft passed September 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
AMERICAN TROOPS RENEW
 MARCH TO THE RHINE

With the American Army of Occu- patton, Monday, Dec. 3 (By the A. P). Studied indifference again character ized the German reception of Ameri- can troops on their way to the Rhine today. General Dickman's army re- newed it's advance at daylight, and by tonight had reached the line approxi- mately twelve miles to the eastward. Scores of additional villages and small towns were brought under the domi- nation of the American army, but none of them is of great importance
 At American headquarters in Treves, General Brown, as military governor, and General Smith, who is in charge of civil affairs, have begun the work of administration. Local authorities in virtually every community have agreed to retan their posts and CO., operate in the maintenance of order.
 General Pershing has issued a proc 1amation calling upon the people to return to their normal pursuits and assuring them that if the conduct of military affairs is not molested, and if good order is kept, they will not be iuferfered with
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
SENATE CONFIRMS THE
 NOMINATION 3F GLASS

Washington, Dec. 6.-Tne nomina- ton of Representative Garter Glass to be secretary of the treasury to suc- ceed William G. McAdoo was confirm ed tonight by the senate without ob- iection.
 Mir Glass immediately will resign from congress. in which he has served sixteen years, and will take up his new duties on December 16. Mir Mo Adoo will continue as director gcn- eral of railroads until his successor for that position shall have been ap- pointed.
 Representative Glass said today that he had every reason to believe that the future policies of the treasury would not be different from those now being pursued except as varying cir eumstances may suggest.
 There is no further statement that could make at this time which would either interest or enlighten the public" said MT. Glass. q would readily wish that I may succeed even approximately as well in administer ing the affairs of the treasury as has the distinguished man whose retire ment so distresses the country. It is my judgment that his retirement is | national misfortune.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07


 Captain Lipsner said in hss letter that he attempted last h.ghl 10 dis. cuss with Otto Praetger. second as- slstant postmaster general, the order relating to the appointment of mex perlenced men to important positions in the aerial service, as well as the proposal to have special mail carving alrplanes, but had been cut short with the announcement that the conclusions had been reached and would be carried cut regardless of what he thought or said
 T wish to resign," he said, ito keep spotless my record as first superin- tendent of the aerial ma1l service" :"
 In his letter of resignation Cap .ain Lipsner said:
 Tn the past three weeks, since the ending of the war. there have come to my attention apparent efforts made by representatives of certain aircraft manufacturers and the Manufacturers Aircraft Association to have the post office department spend tens of thou sands of dollars unnecessarilv in con- structlng special airplanes made for mall carrying and having extensive al- teratlons made on the military air planes which the war department s-- direction of Secretary Baker. has turn 1 ed over and is turning over to the | postoftlce department 70 be utilized ir ] the aerial mail service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
 HAS RENoUNcED THRONE

Paris, Dec. 6. 5:25 D. m.-(By The A P.)-Crown Prince Frederick Wif- helm has renounced his right to the German throne. A despatch received in Basic from the semi official Wolff Bureau quotes the crown prince in renouncing the throne as having said:
 I renounce formally and definitely all rights to the crown of Prussia and the imperial crown which would have fallen to me by the renunciation of the emperor king or for other reasons. 5 "Given by my authority and signed by my hand. Done at Wieringen, De- cember 1, 1918.
 (Signed) WILHELM"
 In an interview with correspond ent of The Associated Press on the island of Wieringen. received in New York, December g. which bore no evidence of delay and presumably was given not earlier than December 2, Frederick William said:
 q have not renounced anything and have not signed any document what ever"
 He added that should the German government decide to form a republic he would be content to return to Ger many as a simple citizen. ready to do anything to assist his country-even to work as laborer in a factory. x.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07

Paris, Dec. 6 CBy the A. P.).-Presi- dent Wilson will be informed by wire less today of the plans for the assem- bling of the inter-allied conference and the meeting of the peace congress. He also win be advised concerning the recent gathering of the supreme war council at London. In the meantime, reports that the president has app proved of anything done at the su- preme council are premature, as the steps taken at that meeting will not be made known to him until today. The plans concerning the peace meet fngs are the results of Colonel Edward M Houses long talk with Premier Clemenceau. following conference with Baron Sonnino. the Italian foreign minister and the Earl of Derby the British ambassador to France.
 The inter-allied conference will re- assemble on Dec. 10 or IT. The meet iugs will be at the foreign office in the Ouai d'Orsay and not at Versailles. David Lloyd George, the British pre- mier. and A. J. Balfour, the foreign minister, expect to come here at that time 10 meet President Wilson and attend the conference. but the elections in Great Britain may not permit them 10 remain more than two or three days.
 The opening of the peace congress Ia set for the first week in January. It was the desire of the Americans to begin at the earliest possible moment. other delegations felt that a later date would be necessary, owing to the Christmas holidays and the official functions connected with the presence of President Wilson and King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, but the first week in January finally was chosen. The first meetings will be for the actual framing of the preliminaries of peace with the representatives of the enemy powers. who will be present.
 The names of the French delegates 10 the peace congress have not as yet been announced. but it is understood they will be three members of the government. and possibly a fourth member. The British delegates Will
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07

those which are not. in unreasonable restraint of commerce re- stricts wholesome cooperation and de- priveS both industry and the general public of it's benefits.
 A risingsvote Of unanimous endorse- ment was given the Rockefeller prin- ciples of industrial relations It urged upon all units of industry where they may not row be employed the appli
 cation of such principles. The reso- lution stated. however, that it neith
 CT approved nor rejected Mr. Rockez
 fellers particular Ian or machinery
 fellers particular plan F machinery
 for carrying out the principles. Regarding the cancellation of war
 contracts, the congress decided that it is in the public interest that all wac orders placed by the government, whether regularly executed or not, should upon cancellation be promptly and equitably adjusted and satisfied as if every formality had been oh- | served What is regarded as an important 1 step ;n the work of stabllizing busi- ness through the. readjustment period
 was the creation of a war service | executive committee which will keen l the business and industrial interests 1 of the country in close touch with the government One of the duties of the lcommitte will be to keep the various
 war service committees continually il- l formed on matters of common inter est and co o-ordinate the work on prob 1 lems of national of national interest.
 The congress voted to rake steps to l encourage and preserve tipivotaf in- | dustries" that have been developed during the war. These pivotal indus
 tries produce articles upoE which othv CT industries depend and which were l formerly obtained from foreign coun- tries, notably, Germany.
 Other resolutions adopted by the congress included these:
 I Suggesting the desirahility of the
 two existing vacancies in the Feder-
 al Trade Commission be promptly fill- :. ed with able men of bread business !, experience and clear vision prepared to , assist actively in discharging lasts l along constructive lines.''
 Recom\ ending the development of public works of every sort so that ern- ployment may be create5 for unskiiled labor; that the construction of a great : merchant marine be continued and 5 ampliffed: that revenue legislation tc 3 be passed by congress conform to the r views expressed by Organizations oi 9 commerce and industry; that tax laws : shall provide that during present eon-
 ditions the taxpayer shall he allowed tt S make 8 deduction from his apparen t profit by way of a reserve for q sub, h sequent shrinkage in tlle value 0
 imerchandise:; the strengthening of re = lations with South America by a viz s orous development of commercial an, Il financial associations, and favoring = the adoption of unifrm cost accoun e by industries.
 Fl Various other resolutions were adout : ed looking to the further developmen d of foreign trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
OF FINNS
 IN DANGER OF STARVATION

New York, Dec 6.-Thousands of Films are in danger of death by star vation and the Finnish government has appealed to 'he board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church to use their influence in obtaining floor for Finland. it was stated hero today by the point Centenary Committee of the church. The appeal was delivered through the Rev. Karl Hurtig. Metho- dist pastor at Helsinfsfors, the com mittee said. In presenting the plea( Mir. Hurtig added:
 "A year ago Finland bought wheat from Apesica, but has not yet reeeiv- ed it."
 The committee announced. that part of the $S0,000,0OO centenary fund re- gently raised by the church will be spent for the relief of Finland.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
STORY OF THE SALVAGE
 OF A BRITISH SUBMARINE

London, Nov. 29 Correspondence of the A. P).-An extraordinary story of the salvage of British submarine which went down in Gaerloch lock, near the Clyde, has now been publish ed. The submarine had 73 persons on board, including naval contractors and men from the yard where she had been built. The order was given to sub merge, and she had descended just be- heath the surface when water began to pour into her aft and she descended stern down to a depth of 15 fathoms.
 An inspection showed that the ven tilating shaft had been left open and 31 persons in the rear of the vessel were immediately drowned The fore part was shut off and the 42 persons there were saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
RECORDS OF GERMAN
 PROPAGANDA SUBMITTED

Washington Dec. 6.-Confidential records of the department of justice dealing with the activities of German agents and others in the United States were placel today before the senate committee investigating brewers and German propaganda by A. Bruce Bic laski, chief of the departments bureau of investigation.
 They dealt with correspondence of Count Won Bernstorff, former GermaA ambassador, and others concerning the possible purchase of the Washington Post and other newspapers; the send ing of William Bayard Hale to Ger many as correspondent of the Hearst newspapers, described by Von Bern storff as having "outspokenly placed themselves on the German side" and with. suggestions of fomenting trouble between the United States and Japan as a means of stopping munitions shipments to the allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
KING ALBERT ACCLAIMED
 EVERYWHERE IN PARIS

Paris, Der. 6.-(Havas,) King AL bert of Belgium, accompanied by Prince Leopold this morning visited tine Belgian hospital at Courbevoie and also home for soldiers. He was warmly acclaimed everywhere. At the soldiers home the king was received by Belgian officials, Belgian Boy Scouts, repatriated soldiers and sev- era1 hundred citizens.
 Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by NLme Poincare, visited the Belgian Hospital Albert I, the Cochin Hospital ard St. Gervais church. bombarded by the Germans on Good Friday, She was greeted enthusiastically in the hospitals by the wounded, with whom she shook hands.
 Later the king and queen were the guests at a luncheon at the foreign office and from there went to the city hall, where a reception was held in their honor. The president of the mu- nicipal council. in welcoming the Bel gian monarchs. told of the love Paris had for them. The king thanked the president and expressed the wish of all Belgians for the continued great ness and prosperity of Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
DISCUSSION IN SENATE
 ON LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Washington, Dec. 6.-There was general discussion in the senate to- day on the proposed league of nations with Senators Lewis Of illinois, Walsh of Montana. and Williams or Missis- sippi, democrats, supporting such an organization, and Senators Borah of Idaho, republican, and Reed of Mis- souri, democrat, opposing it. Few senators followed the discussion, the average attendance during the day be- ing about thirty.
 The resolution of Senator Cummins Of Iowa, republican, proposing ap- pointment of senate committee to so to Paris and keep the senate in formed on events at the peace confer erce, was not brought Up today be- cause of the absence of it's author. The senate adjourned tonight until next Tuesday, when the war revenue bill will be taken up with right of way given it. Peace discussion, however, is expected to continue during the de- bate on this measure,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
SHIPBUILDERS ARE FREE
 TO ACCEPT ALL CONTRACTS

Washington, Dec. s. American builders may accept contracts for steel or wood ships to be built for private American interests without making application to the shipping board for a permit. Similarly wood ships also may be built for foreign account. This was announced tonight by Bainbridge Colby for the shipping board.
 In announcing the lifting of the ban on ship construction for private inter ests, MT. Colby said:
 Tt will be the endeavor of the ship ping board as rapidly as is consistent with the public interest to conduct the business now subject to regulation back to unfettered operation through normal channels. This cannot be ac- complished all at once, but I can say to the shipping men of the country that this is the objective which the board is keeping before it as guide in it's day to day transactions"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07

cause of discrepancies in initials or enlistment numbers and 10o,o0e men less seriously wounded. including many slight casualties. are still to be drawn from the hospital records which have been forwarded bv courier from France"
 The statement attributes the great delay in reporting casualties and the large number of errors which have been found to the fact that "our growing army was operating on many fronts under many commands and in the later fighting it was used to press the enemy for a quick decision every other consideration being subordina- ted''
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
Condensed TeIegrams

Turkeys fleet was turned over to the Allies.
 inspiration Copper produced 7,5oo,- 1 900 pounds of copper in November.
 Peru is reported seeking a loan of $33.OOO,000 from American bankers.
 An additional credit of $24,764, ,036 was extended to Greece by the Treas ury.
 Shipping Board fixed the price for 3,500-ton wooden ships at $700,0o0 apiece.
 Abandoned canal lands in Schenec- tady, N. T., were sold by the State for $3S0000
 Railroad employees wages were in- creased over 50 per cent. in the last two years.
 There were only 54e failures in November. compared with 676 in No vember, 1917.
 Robert S. Lovett resigned from Rail- road Administration. He will return to the Union Pacific Railroad.
 A bill was introduced in the House providing for the payment of one months pay to returning soldiers. A contract for 500 standard loco motives was awarded to the American Locomotive Go. by the government. i Secretary Daniels announced he is l in favor of government ownership of all radios owned by private interests. Minneapolis flour output for last week amounted to 499.225 barrels, as compared with 5S0.S40 barrels in 1917
 Savings approached $12,000, ,oo0, 900 are expected to be made from the SPA 2S1 ,000,00 War Department appro- priations.
 l In a robbery on the Leavenworth State Bank $100,O00 worth of Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps were stolen.
 Secretary Daniels announced that about 100000 men. 20 per cent. of the personnel of the navy. will be dis charged.
 Lieut.. Edward Berry Wall. of Or ange, N. J.. was killed when an air plane in which he was Sfiying at
 Mather ield, Sacramento. fell.
 In formal proclamation issued by
 Governor Whitman of New York, he
 asked all the people to observe today
 as Britains Day. Charles Morgan, of the New York Kane, was suspended from the Stock
 Exchange for five years The State Department was notifide
 that the King of Runania conferred
 the Military Cross of Michael the Brave on General Pershing. The Chilean consul at CalIao, Peru reports a hostile demonstration al
 Lima.
 A new director general of railroad.
 to succeed William G. McAdoo may not be named for two weeks or more Major General Clarence R. Edwards has consented to speak at Hartford S The date is left open. A state convention of the Sons o
 Irish Freedom has been called for Dec l5 in New Haven. Three hundred thousand cases o influenza and pneumonia, of whicl s l5,000 proved fatal, were reported il
 Massachusetts during the recent epi demic.
 Thirty-five officers anl 455 men 0 the Seventy Sixth division, homewar bound from France on the steame Canopic, are expected. to arrive a Camp Devens Saturday or Sunday. Mount Holyoke college girls are [ furnish entertainment once d week fc
 the soldiers at Camp Devens. Louis Superior of New York, raj
 road porter, was fined $500 in feder: = court at Rutland, Vt, for smugglin T drugs into this country from Canad
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
NEW YORK cuRFEW
 ORDINANCE VETOED

New York. Dec. e.-The curfew or
 dinance recently passed by the board of aldermen was vetoed by Mayor Hy- Ian today as unconstitutional The ordinance provided that children ap- parently under IS years old should not be allowed in any public place or on the streets after 10 o'clock at night in summer and 9 o'clock in winter, un- less accompanied by an adult. The mayor held that children might be on the streets alone after the hours stip- ulated upon many legitimate errands.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
HOSPITALS FOR SICK
 AND DISABLED SOLDIERS

Washington: Dec. 6.-IIospitals cost ing $26,000,0C0 and providing 13,00O beds are estimated as necessary to care for discharged sick and disabled soldiers.
 Assistant General stimson. of the public health service, asked the house building committee today with the approval of Secretary McAdoo for an appropriation of $10,000 900 to provide the first 5000 beds.
 New hospitals are planned at Nor folk and Seattle. he said. and at sites yet to be selected in the Massachusetts Berkshire Hills and in Northern Caro- lima. Additions also are planned to the marine hospitals at Bostcn. Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Evansville, Louis- vile. New 0dleans and San Francis co. St. Louis and Wilmington N. C., and at the Fort Stanton. N. M, sani- tarium.
 Hospitals now under the control of the army are expected to be turned over to the rublic health service after demobilization Dr. Stimson said. how ever, that the cantonment hospitals are best only for temporary purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
TO CONTINUE Y. M. C. A. WORK
 AMONG FIGHTING FORCES

Atlantic City N. J., Dec. 6.-Plans for continuing the work of the Young Mems Christian association among the American fighting forces after their return from the battlefelds of France were discussed at conference here today of representative of the inter national committee of the Y. M. c. A. state committees and local associa- tions.
 It was decided that vital changes in the Y. NJ. c. A. nome base opera tions were necessary if the work here in the future was to keep pace with the magnificent results attained over seas. Committees were appointed to formulate a home base extension pro- gram and were instructed to report to- morrow.
 pr. John R. Mott, general secretary of the international committee, pre- sided over the conference.