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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
ALLIES CONTROL
ARCHANGEL ZONE
U. S. Officially Learns That
Expedition Has Upper
Hand of Bolsheviki
GERMANS LEAD REDS

Washington. Dec. 31.--Favorable re-
ports on the situation in the ArchangeI
region of Russia where some unofficial
accounts have pictured the North Rus
sian, Allied and American forces as fac
ing destruction at the hands of Boil
shevikl In Overwhelming numbers have
been given to the State Department by
G. A Martiuszine. representative here
of the Archangel Government
1t was officially stated today that Mr..
Martiuszine had conferred with Acting
Secretary Polk, and that his information
showed the situation we'll in hand from
the viewpoint of the Allies.
According to these reports the Boil
shevik soldiers are officered by Germans
and consequently are able to make good
use of their artillery and rapid-fre guns,
but they have no stomach for fighting
that does not keep them at a distance
from their opponents
Paris, Dec. 31.-(By A. P.)-Bol-
shevism has been given serious con-
sideration during the last two days by
the American delegates to the Peace Con-
ference. especially since the receipt OF
dispatches indicating progress OF the
German Bolshevik element toward gain
ing control in Berlin. The progress or
the Russian Bolsheviki in Poland ana
EathOniR also Is DelnR CaTelully wdtcheu'
Although the United states has not
officially recognized the Polish Govern
ment, It has recognized the independence
Of Poland, and the American delegates
In paris have conferred with the Polish
representatives here. -,
While tie American delegation Will
make no statement concerning the protec-
tion TO be given Poland and Esthonia.
they are apparently inclined to prevent
the Russian Bolshevilu from dominating
those countries. Until the conference
actually convenes It will be difficult for
the Allies to take any preventive meas
ures. although the sufferings Of the Poles
and the Esthonians appeal strongly to
the Americans.
London, Dec. 3l.-(By A. P.)-Forces
NJ the Russian Bolshevik Government
have captured two villages In the region
or Reyal. according to a Russian wire
less message received here today. me
enemy" it Is added, has landed 800
men and four guns (evidentiy on the
Esthonian coast in the region or ReVal)'
The wireless message reads:
"On December 2S, in the Reval region.
we took the villages of Bikhona ana
Karkus The enemy has landed oVV
men and four guns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
A USIRLAN MINISTER'S CZECH
FOOTIMAN GOT LNFORMA 7TON
Copied Papers in Masters Library Every Night for MasdryEs Use
Neto President Fauors Federation of Ne,o Republics
in Central Europe

have most of the new States that have
risen from the ruins of the central en-
pires. has been further consolidated by
President Masaryk's arrival at Prague.
1t was recently reported from Vienna
that President Masaryk had conceived
a plan to form federation Of Slav
States, comprising the republics of Bo-
hemia, Poland and Jugo-Slavla, and
extending from the Baltic to the Adrl-
attic. This Austrian report attributes
to the Czechs Pan-Slavistic ambitions.
which they don't entertain.
In truth, Masaryk favors a great fed
Grafton of republics, not of Slav States
alone, but rather of all the newly
formed republics of central Europe.
Thus, he desires to include Lithuania
In this federation, although the Lith-
lanians are not Slavs, and he is willing
to take the admission even of Hungary
and German Austria into consideration,
but the two latter countries can only
hope to be received into this federation
of central Europe If they afford salts
factory proof that their political men,
tality has really changed, that their
democracy is not camouhage, and that
they have definitely renounce6 all de-
sire of dominating their neighbors.
As yet there is, in the opinion of
Czech statesmen no sign that Hungary
and German Austria have undergone
such transformation and have become
reconciled to their future existence as
States greatly reduced in territory and
wealth. Masaryk's federative scheme,
therefore, is still in a purely theoretical
stage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
POINCARE COMING
TO VISIT AMERICA
French President Will
Leave After Treaty Is
Signed, He Says
SAYS FOE MUST PAY
Will Be Made to Furnish La.
Dor and Materials, He As
serts, for Reparation

Paris, Dec. ,3f.-Presldent Poincare
He revealed this todaySn an inter-
view in which he forecast that France,
the United States and tho Allies in gem
eral would enter the conference already
agreed on the basis for peace.
No dates and no details have been
fixed for President Poincare's visit, but
June or July have been tentatively sug-
gested TO him.
Naturally" he said with smile. "as
President of the country where the con-
ference will be, shall be unable to
leave before 1t is ended"
Reports of material difference among
the Allies. President Poincare said-and
reiterated-are German fabrications.
81 do not foresee the slightest trouble
in arriving at complete accord. even to
the details" he said.
I'VE already are in harmony on gem
eral lines. The details will be settled
as soon as the delegates get down to
work. 1t will take some time. of course,
as there is a tremendous amount of de-
tail"
President Poincare early directed the
conversation to President Wilson's
presence in France in an evident desire
to show his appreciation Of the American
executives visit
I'VE are particularly happy over the
visit of President Wilson," he said.
He is bound to play a capital role in
the conference. Much good has been ac-
complished by his coming. We appreciate
his collaboration, which has been the
greatest help.
President Poincare smiled then added:
There is so much to do, he may yet
have to remain some time among US"
In response 10 a suggestion that the
French are modest to the point of reti-
cence, President Poincare replied;
"since the war Frenchmen have felt
this is time for acts, not words At
tackled without warning. France was
forced to bear the brunt of the fighting.
, lnluh tHc hBuiSs VI lho ShuSi oeSic-
tary Of State for Pensions. NJ. Abrami,
tell the story more graphically than mere
words" I
(France's total losses to the end of
October were 1881 900, or nearly per
cent of its population, making Frances
casualties the heaviest, proportionately.
of any belligerent.)
I'm addition to our losses in men," he
continued, "it will take years to re-
cover from the purely material setback.
That Is why GermanySmust pay not only
important indemnities, but must settle
for billions of francs, worth of property
destroyed or carried on"
(Copyright 1881
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
IRELAND'S FATE
HANGSIN
Secretary Shortt Says Com
ing Six Months Will Settle
Question of Peace or War
MAY ACCEPT HOME RULE
British Officials Declare RevO-
lutionary Movement Can
not Succeed

London. Dec. ?1.--"rhe coming six
months will decide whether the Irish
question will be settled peacefully or
bloodily," Edward Short, Chief Secre-
tary for Ireland, said today
The Dublin convention next month, at
which an attempt to form an Irish re-
public will be made, is expected TO be
the deciding issue.
THE Sim Feiners have an 'yportu-
nifty TO show their capaoIrty.' Short
continued. Sane. cool action Is now
OF the most vital Importance for Ire
land. We will not permit any advo-
Gates of extreme physical force to gain
control of the situation.
May Accept Home Rule
II do not consider that the large
Sim Fein vote in the recent parliamen-
tary elections shows a demand for sep
aration from England. I believe that
from so to 70 per cent of the Sim
Feiners can be persuaded to. accept
home rule"
From another authoritative source It
was learned that the Dublin convention
undoubtedly will constitute the most i'm
portant event in modern Irish history.
1t will be attended by 200 delegates.
called together from all parts of Ireland
by the Sim Feiners. 1t will consist of
Sim Fein members of Parliament and
several Nationalist members and the re-
mainder will be Sim Feiners specially
elected for the occasion.
1t Is understood that Great Britain
will refuse to recognize the peace dele
cation which will be elected by the con-
Nention. As result the subsequent ac-
tion of the convention will be highly i'm
portant. Government officials declare
that any revolutionary movement would
not have the slightest chance of success.
Reform Measures Planned
Well-informed Irish officials says the
British Government is considering loan
of two million pounds 100000, ,00O) for
the development of Irish industries
Army motor trucks will be provided for
road transportation and naval motor
ships will be turned over to the Irish
fisheries. Extensive road building will
be undertaken. School salaries will be
increased. Specia, provision will be
made for development of the peat and
fax industries.
The release of all the Sim Feiners in
termed in England is expected virtually
at once Count Plunkett, one of the
Sim Feners elected to Parliament In
the recent balloting. already has been
released. 1t is said he Is forming a
new Home Rule party to replace the
nearly extinct Nationalists.
Belfast, Dec. 31.--Sinn Fein prisoners
here have barriCaded themselves In their
wing of the Jail and declared their def
ance OF the authorities, military officials
reported today.
mulated enough provisions for a long
Siege. They have hoisted an Irish flag
improvised from a bed. coverlet, and are
playing revolutionary tunes on instru-
ments made from kitchen utensils.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
PENNSGROVE MAYOR
GIVES CASE TO JURY
Fisher and Other Officials
Deny They Accepted Hush
Money

Arguments In the case of Mayor ].
Albert Fisher, of Pennsgrove, charged
in Salem County Court with taking 500
as a bribe to cover up a criminal as
sault upon a sixteen-year-old Italian
girl, went to the jury shortly after 4
only one of several against Mayor
Fisher, his brother, Chief OF Police Clar-
ence Fisher, Constable Joseph L. Money
and Marshals Cooper Sparks and
Charles Stiles. The other indictments
grow out Of charges of malfeasance OF
office, the defendants being accused of
accepting money TO protect vice In the
powder town. These indictments will
come before the jury next week
In his address to the jury. Prosecutor
Summerill, called attention to the fact
that witnesses for the prosecution had
testified they were told there would be
no prosecution of the five Italians and
the girl would be sent out OF town, and
that no steps have since been taken
against them and the girl is out of
Pennsgrove.
Former Judge Clarence Cole, counsel
for the defense, pointed out that no dl-
rect evidence was offered to show that
Mayor Fisher had been guilty of the
crime charged in the indictment. Mayor
Fisher admitted he had accepted 800
from the Italians. but said he took 1t
only to secure counsel for them against
two other Pennsgrove Italians who were
trying TO blackmail them out OF $1,000
because OF their connection with the
case OF the girl
the defense, and his wife testified that
Mayor Fisher had spoken OF the case
TO the lawyer, but no retaining fee was
paid. Numerous character witnesses tes-
tihed their belief in the Mayors hon.
esty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
ROYALISTS HOLD
PRINCE WILHELM
Heir Apparent to Prussian
Throne Hidden With
Mothers Consent
WOULD MAKE HIM KING
Special Cable to Erening Public Ledger

Special Cable TO Euening Public Ledger
Copyright. 1918, Gy Ncto York Times Go.
Geneva. Dec. 81. A Berlin corre-
spondent informs me that Prince Will
helm. the German ex-Crown Princes
oldest son. was kidnapped by Prussian
monarchist officers at Potsdam soon
after the return of the Guard regiments
to Berlin and has been kept hidden by
them ever since. The correspondent
says that all effo' Is by the Berlia Gov
ernment to discover the young Princes
place OF concealment have proved un-
availing.
The hopes and intrigues of the Prus-
sian Junkers are now said to be GEN.
tered in this Prince, who is a boy of
thirteen. Not being OF age he cannot
legally abdlcate, nor can any one else
renounce his rights to the Prussian
throne for him. This lad is. therefore,
after his fathers and grandfather's abb
dication. from purely legal point Of
view. today King of Prussia.
The Prussian monarchists are said to
be holding him concealed in order to be
able to produce him at an opportune
moment and rally all the supporters of
the monarchy around him. Crown Prln-
cess Cecilie, who is said to have given
consent to her sons abduction, is still
In Potsdam with her younger children.
The correspondent adds that in his
opinion Bolshevism and monarchism will
soon be graphing in mortal struggle in
Prussia and will sweep aside or absorb
all other political parties, the present
Government, and the Bourgeoisie classes
being too weak to cope successfully
either with Liebknecht or Reventlow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
US. SPENT IS BILLIONS In 1918
Aggregate Cost for Year May
4 Total S24,5O0,OOO.OOO

Washington, Dec. 31,-(By A. Pit
cost the American people about SIS, ,160,-
900 900 TO run It's expensive war govern
ment and make loans to Allies In the
year ending today according to compu-
tations from Treasury reports
December expenditures, above $4,000
000,00 the record of the nations his
tory. sent aggregate war costs to date TO
approximately $24,500, 900. 900.
OF the s1S,160,000,0 900 paid out of the
Trea sury's Golfers In 1918, probably
$40, 900, 100000 went for the army and
the general military establishment,
about $1,000, 100000 for the navy, a
billion for the shipbuiding program. a
billion for other civil government needs
and 81, 100, 100000 as loans to Americas
brothers in arms.
Although hostilitles ceased nearly two
months ago, the Governments outlay
each day Is mounting on account of the
liquidation of tremendous war contracts
and Treasury officials said indications
are that the demands on the Government
In the first months of the new year may
be even more than for this month.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
HEROES ILL-TREATED, CHARGE
Congressman Johnson Says Re.
turning Wounded Are Neglected

X Aberdeen. 8. d., Dec. 31.--(By A. P)
Charging that wounded soldiers and
officers who were landed at New York
on the United States ship Maurl. Decem-
ber II, were treated with gross negli-
gence and herded like unruly school
boys, Lieutenant Royal C. johnson,
South Dokota Congressman, sent a tele-
gram to Secretary of War Baker con-
tanning the names of several officers
and men who. he said. were prepared
TO corroborate his charges.
Lieutenant johnson said that officers
were sent to casual camps at Camp
Merritt, N. j.. instead of to hospitals
and "were deliberately insulted by Ma
jor Gilbert. apparently in charge" He
cited the case of n sergeant. who, learn
Ing that his father was dying, was re-
fused pass.
'"The conditions complained of have
not been corrected" said Congressman
Johnson's telegram, ''and l shall ask an
Investigation by the Military Committee
Of the House Of Representatives in order
that wounded soldiers returning from
France shall at least receive decent and
courteous treatment"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger


Copyright 1918, bv NciO York. Tints Co.
Geneva, Dec. 81. - A characteristic
story of Czech patriotic activities during
the war Is revealed by the Narodni List,
or Prague, in a special issue in honor
OF President Masaryk's Homecoming.
All through the war the Czech lead.
ers were accurately Informed about the
most secret plans of the Austrian Gov.
eminent. The Vienna authorities knew,
but could never discover how the Czechs
obtained their information.
The mystery is now solved. A Czech
footman named Doubs in the service of
one of the Austrian minister's used to
steal every night into his masters
library, carry the documents he found
there to his room and copy them by
morning. The copies he brought regu-
larly to a Bohemian poet, Machar, who
handed them over to Professor Masaryk
and, after the latter's flight, to the
present Foreign Minister Benes, who
smuggled them over the frontier. Even
notes made by the Austrian statesman
in question during the day invariably
were in Machar's hands next morning.
Once Machar's fiat was searched by
the police, but he had concealed the
papers beneath the carpet of his bed
room, and, although Preminger, the
chief of the political police, actually
stood on them during the visit. they were
not discovered.
The political situation in the Czecho-
S!ovak republic. which all along has
given promise of greater stability than
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
EBERT SREADY
TOEND DISORDER
German Ministry N ow
Fully Supported in Use
of Force
TO SUPPRESS RUFFIANS
Premier Declares Arms Will
Be Used to Quell Dis
turbances
TO SUPPRESS RUFFIANS
turbances
by JOSEPH HERRINCS
BY Wireless TO Epening Public Ledger

& copDriOht. 1918. by Public Ledger Co.
aud Ncic York. Times Co.
Berlin, Dec. 31--(via Copenhagen)--
Premier Ebert received the EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER correspondent after
the joint meeting of the Peoples Com.
missioners and the Central Council,
and told him that henceforth any
crime against the public peace, by
whomspever committed, would be pun
ished unrelentingly, according to the
letter of the law
''The Peoples Commissioners have
now the full and unreserved support of
the Central Council, the members Of
which were elected by soldiers, sailors,
peasant and workers." he said, "and
they will fearlessly carry out their task
of preserving lazy and order through.
out Germany, and especial in Berlin"
Then Berlin in future viii be spared
events such as those of the Red
Christmas'?" inquired your correspond.
ent. ....
I'VE cannot of course, protect Ber-
lin against the Liebknecht.Spartac
harlequinades," was the reply, "but
we shall certainly prevent henceforth
all attempts at lawlessness in every
form, If necessary by force OF arms"
Would that mean that in case of
the repetition Of any unlawful action
on the part OF the sailors. soldiers or
+, citizens the Peoples Commissioners
would suppress them by force of arms,
. even at the cost of life?" asked.
Even by force of arms and with all
the attending consequences" was
Ebert's answer, much as we republi-
can Germans abominate bloodshed
Shooting at soldiers, Government ennis
saries or people, and destroying pub
lie property. are crimes which the
social democratic republic regards no
more lightly than any other state. and
will be dealt with accordingly"
"And how will these principles be
enforced?" was the next question.
"The Central Council" the Premier
replied, has given us full power to re-
arms as we consider necessary. and
to dismiss any body or formation. We
sholl not tolerate a few rufflans bully
ing the whole community and contain
mating what Is left of our military
forces. which do not answer our re.
cuirements We shall. Of course, only
retain men of unquestionable loyalty
to the republican Government, and at
once dismiss all others"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
GOLF COT HIM IN TROUBLE
Aviation Officer Played Came During
Hours Of Duty

IVoahInvton Dec, 3I--SeCOnu I4ItU-
tenant Blake r. .McGinnis, air service
played golf during duty hours without
permission, IL, A.. al,
A couyt-martial sentenced MN ,dnt tE H,st
Wilson commuted the sentence TO rep
rimand, restriction to the limits OF the
post for ST.; months and forfeiture or
5000 pay. s. T., "a
case of First Lieutenant William walton,
sentenced to dismissal for cursing pri-
yate at Camp Zachary Taylor.
In the case OF Second Lieutenant FL
ian clothing in the Panama Canal Zone
without permission. a dismissal sentence
was commuted to reprimand. restriction
10 post limits for three months and for
feiturc of $3.50 In pay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
PRINCE ALBERT AT COBLENz
Son Of British King Visits United
States Bridgehead Area

coblonE, Dec. 31.-(By A. P.)-Prince
Albert. the second son OF King George
various parts OF the American bridge
head area and inspected American
troops. He came TO Coblenz by automo-
bile from Cologne and had luncheon
with Major General Diclman, the
American commander.
The Prince, who formerly was In the
British navy. wass In the air service
when the armistice was signed and now
is acting as a liaison officer. He was
accompanied on his inspection trip by
several American officers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
GAS BLAST KILLS 4 CHILDREN
Flare From Blazing Car Envelops
Nearby Cottage

Huntington. W. Va. Dec 31.---(By Al.
PD-Flames from an exploding Raa
tank car near here yesterday Mashed
across vacant ground to the porch al !,
house $50 feet away, where four chill
dren were playing and all Of them we're
burned to crisp. Mrs. Sarah Walker.
40 years old. who was in the house
rushed out to help the children. and war.
probably fatally burned. 80
The tank car, on a siding, was being
loaded with gasoline when the fumes
lgnited, the force of the explosion being
directed to the cottage. The tive y,a.,,
working on the car were not Injured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
SPARTACUS BUND
FORMS NEW PARTY

- Copenhagen. Dec. Shy A. PD--
TIE congress of the Spartacus group.
which Is in session in Berlin, has
ADOPTED a resolution declaring that mo
honorable aproletnriat must have any,
thing to do with the Independent Social
lists. 1t was resolved also that a new
party should be formed under the title
The communistic Labor party of the
German Sparticus bund."
The congress was addressed in the
name of the Russian Soviet by NJ. Ra-
dels. head of the present Bolshevik mis-
sion in Berlin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
BOLSHEVISM RACES IN SILESIA
Red Republic Proclaimed as
Strikers Intimidate Employers

London. Dec. 31.-(By A. P.)-Boi-
shevism broke out in German Silesia on
Saturday. according to a Berlin dispatch
to the Express. Miners who are on
strike have seized officers Of the COM
panieR employing them. and. under mem
ace of loaded rifles, have compelled them
to sign 'all sorts of documents" the
dispatch says.
II Is stated that the disorders are of
Russian Bolshevlst character and there
has been numbering and pillaging In the
affected region. silesia has been de-
tlared Bolshevlk republic II is said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31

An eastbound Bainbridge street trolley
car struck wagon at Hancock street
today, and the impact threw the driver,
Edward Ambrose, of Front and Cath
arne streets, against the curb. He re-
ceived fracture of the skull and was
taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
z WARSHIPS co TO GERMANY
Two Destroyers and Cruiser viii
Get American Wounded

\ CopenhaEen, Dec. 31.-The American
cruiser Chester, which arrived here yes
tcrday with the American destroyers
Wickes and Aylwin. left today for Dan
eig. the port OF German Poland. The
deatroyerH have gone TO I.libeclk, also n
German Baltic port, The waTshlpE VIII
itlSf o. board sick Americans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
HINDENBURG FOR OCCUPATION
Would Support British Entry In
tn Berlin, SAYS Report

London, Dec. 31.-(By A. P0-Field
Mashhi Won Hindenburg has telegrapnea
to German industrial magnatsss osaynas SAYING
tinn ~ Berlin. according to Berlin
dispatch TO the Mail under date OF Sat
MrlaX.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-31
Clash in wes,phalia Coal Fields

:, Geneva, Dec. 31.-(By A. P)--Nev
disorders have occurred in the Ruhr Val.
icy coal fields in westphalia. German
hrIned strikers attacked soldiers guard
were damaged. The strikers were finaiiv
to resume work. '~iv