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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20

Paris, Dec. 2O.-Questions bear
ing directly or indirectly upon the
policy of the French government at
the peace table are stirring up the
chamber of deputies, and also the.
press. While the popularity of
Premier Clemenceau with the major
ity Of the parliamentarians is still at
its height, there is much eagerness
and some evident impatience for full
Information from him concerning
important matters that confront the
nations. and on which he has not
yet spoken.
The French are particularly cur
ious to learn who is to represent
them at the peace conference and
what the attitude of the government
is to be in respect to the practical
application of President Wilson's
peace program.
Where's YOUR Button?"- !
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20
PEOPLES LEAGUE" IS
BERLIN ORGANIZATION

London, Dec, 2O.--A Peoples
League" has been organized in Ber-
lin. according to Copenhagen dis
patch. The leagues committee in
cludes Prince Maximilian, Hugo
Haase, Count -von Bernstorff and
Matthias Erzberger.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20
VAST SUM SAVED BY
! ENDING HOST|L|T|ES

Washington, Dec. 20.-Represen-
tative Sherley, chairman of the house
appropriations committee, announc-
ed today that more than SIS. 6.0O0,-
100000 of cash appropriation and
contract authorization voted for war
purposes, will be expended.
Where's YOUR Button?"-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20
PRESIDENT WILSON IN
LONDON THURSDAY

London. Dec. 2O.-lt is definitely
announced that President and Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson will arrive in Lon.
don on Thursday and will be the
guests OF King George at Bucking-
hmm palace.
Where's YOUR Button?"--
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20
FRENCH MISSION CHIEF
KILLED IN UKRAINE

I Geneva, Dec. 20.-Lieutenant Col.
Henry villaine, chief of the French
mission sent to collect evidence con-
cerning Ukraine and Poland, has
been killed by Ukraine soldiers, 1t is
reported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20
GERMAN PROPAGANDA
STILL ACTIVE IN U. S

Washington, Dec. 20.-German
propaganda still is at work in the
United States, the state department
was informed today in a dispatch
from The Hague. A Professor
Brinckmann. who directed propagan-
da in this country from The Hague
during the war, was said to be in
charge Of the present operations.
Officials here assumed that the in
formation was sent from The Hague
to explain the spreading or reports
that the United States and the allies
are not. in agreement over certain is
sues to be dealt with at the peace
conference.
Where's YOUR Button?"-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20
FAMOUS UMPIRE is A
VICTIM OF INFLUENZA

Boston, Dec. 20.-Francis silk"
OLaughlin, famous American league
umpire, died here today of influ-
enza.
Where's YOUR Button?"-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20

officials OF the German foreign Of
flee are on strike as a result of the
governments acceptance OF the res
ignatIon of DR.. Solf as foreign min
lister.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-12-20

Amsterdam. Dec. 2O.-All leading
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27

slton OF the sailors and their women
To orders transferring the men TO
coastal cities. and the efforts OF the
spartacides TO overthrow the Ebert
Scheidemann government
The Spartacides. under the leader
ship OF Kari Liebknecht. have an.
nounccd their intention Of forcing
the present ministry 10 resign. The
dispatch said they continue In pos
session of the Norwaerts plant. from
which they are issuing the Red
Vorwnerts." The building is defend.
cd by IS machine guns and an ar
-nored car.
a portion OF the palace was still
held by the sailors. while the govern.
ment troops held the remainder. II
was believed that Ebert. fearing the
sudden growth in power of the Spar.
tacides. would halt the attack against
the sailors and seek to enlist them on
his side.
Many Of them have already openly
declared their loyalty TO the chan.
cellor. in view of his disposition to
defer enforcement OF the orders
transferring them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
REDS SUGGEST
TALK ON PEACE

STOCKHOLM. Dec. 2T.--Ailied in.
tervention In Russia, pursued to its
logical end. can only produce great
slaughter OF both sides. Boris Lit.
vinoff declared In note to Presi.
dent Wilson on behalf OF the soviet
government.
The note. which became public to-
day. was sent to Wilson In London.
simultaneously with "A communica-
ton directed to the American. Brit
ish. French. Italian and Japanese
embassies here. offering to open con.
versations regarding peace with tho
Bolshcviki.
Lltvinoff Is understood to have
suggested that the discussions in.
cIude boundaries. payments OF debts.
mining and economic concessions
and the purchase OF seeds and agri-
cultural implements.
In his note TO Wilson. Litvinoff
declared that the Bolsheviki are at
tempting 20 build up n social system
In which all people will have equal
opportunities. lie said the Red
Terror" followed and did not pre-
code allied Intervention.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27

NoIE-Ihe star does not know the author following
The she sa,s u mss not written for publication feel letter
bat IL Is too fine thing to keep to ourseives-Editor.
Editor The Star.
Dear Sir: For the past two years have made
practice OF saving all the daily papers and from time
to time go thru pile and clip out items of war
and various other things that would be interesting in
scrapbook. Today was my day for doing this duty
and quite pile had accumulated on top of my desk
reached vour l~aus 90 s.n,srhsr % % no pps % @~ay when
beading star Liberty Hen Ringer
For unaecounsahe article
ard as read II today heart How
similar TN some points to my own sad story.
- twenty-five years ago las, Jun. ssh or on ,has day in
sss my son was born ana was %. proudss. mother IN the
Jordan remained there for nearly 50
hours to bring forth child Ny thrOebed
his little head nestled IN br..st
Less than later the father
p-ncs but within my heart wsr the all absorbing emotions o.
moherhooi and TO the best Of ability brought
when he was JUS, Is he wanted TO enlist IN the
Annapolis But he delay
' ana * knew M ., . fss ,, ne r.. s % would a n & IN,
TIE station
ne Atlantic Coast 70 aboard ,e T. stlnhs'oA ne
' over being to the % oso%s
Germany had already made three trips naval
The before during the Of 1915 something
within me prompted me to ma. an effort to ss' back = E. and
rad in large Montana town and services entitled %
1 delightful with
during a prernonitson that would
him again
station TO the
w I the He guyed properly.
laughing and l. hurt to the heart said Don't
this the last time will
he said: For shame brave little
Why another I'm thru with the navy.
will be together forever and
the day afterwards"
he words heard him utter. and
m dying III forget them.
father that that was our last VISIT
words
day in service By blue star has
VV glad that nc willing TO die that
Ava that did not suffer In vain In
lonely hearibroken war mother
m writin publication only r. IT, RS letter
that had TO have an avenue OF
escape and impose time for which crave
foxvenesx I wrote and sign, did then
JUST ANOTHER WAR MOTHER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
and
Britishers
in Session
BY ROBERT j. BENDER

Omitted Press Correspondent
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Great
strides toward amicable settle
ment Of highly important peace
preliminzriss were made today.
when President Wilson, Prcsnicr
Lloyd George and Foreign Socre
tary Bzlfour conferred at Buck
inghasn palace.
This was the distinct understand
ing at the conclusion OF the conver-
sation. President Wilson met the
British leaders in his apartment The
! session iasted an hour and half
The president Is known TO have
got down to cases. with the pre-
micr, Before Wilson returns to
Paris. each win know the others
views on such vital questions as
freedom OF the seas. indemnities. the
Russian situation. disarmament. con.
scripton and the league OF nations.
The league OF nations purposely Is
named last. since the steady swerv-
ing OF British governmental opinion
during the last ten days in favor of
a definite league organization appar-
emily has left little to be desired
from Wilson's standpoint
The United Press is able 10 an
nounce that Lord Cecil's interview
with Lowell Mellett regarding the
league OF nations embodies the views
OF the British cabinet. 1t is equally
certain that the plans. as outlined to
Mellett, were presented to Wilson to-
day for consideration.
During the conferences a large
crowd stood outside in the rain.
Among them was Viscount Grey.
President Wilson unveiled a por-
trait OF George Washington in the
Downing street offices after the
luncheon.
Mrs. Wilson was the guest OF
Lady Reading AT luncheon.
As the president and the British
ministers came down the steps OF the
palace. shortly after noon. they were
in high good humor. They departed
at once for Downing street. where
they lunched with other British
statesmen and American Ambassa-
dor Davis.
President Wilson approached the
conferences with the greatest conf
dence that a thoro understanding on
the basic principles OF the peace set
tlement would be reached. The
length of his stay in England would
be determined exactly by the prog
ress made in this direction.
He is expected to make the frank
est exposition of his views in his
conversations" with the British pub
lie. particularly in his speech at Man
chester. the great industrial center
of the country.
That the world need expect no de-
parture from the formula he has
drawn up was indicated in his speech
to the American soldiers Wednesday,
in which he said:
IF we did not insist upon the high
purpose which we have accomplish
Continued on Page Tenl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
''Mother of Wretches"
Battles for Mooney

Mary Jones, mother Of wrctches."
has answered another cry from her
children.
This timc IT'S to right tho wrongs
that labor feels In the case OF Tom
Mooney. sentenced 10 life imprtson-
ment IN San Quentin after n trial
that has drawn international criti-
cism upon the prosecution methods
Mother" pleaded $4,000 Of her
Illinois Federation Of Labor children.
'go out to California and see what
you can do. There's something
frightfully wrong with the legal
machinery that can permit man TO
be nent 10 the penitentiary without
a fair trial"
It's Her Life Work
All her life Mother Jones has been
answering such calls from the men
and women who toll.
And 80 this silver-haircd. pink
checked. blue eyed matriarch OF tho
masses packed her carpet bag and
took the first train for California
She presented her appeal for new
Mooney trial to Gov William -.
Stcphens Failing OF results from the
state executive who commuted
Moneys death sentence to life inn
prisonment. she aaid shc would
carry the case 60 President Wilson.
What the great men of the nation.
and the organized working manhood
OF the nation failed TO accomplish In
this case. the force OF universal
motherhood which she embodies may
achieve. believes the grand old wom-
an OF the labor world.
In behalf OF the Illinois Federation.
Mother Jones Is empowered to carry
the contest TO the highest tribunal of
the nation should Gov. stephens re-
fuse his influence.
Communication OF sentence she char
acterized MS a cheap evasion OF an
issue that he has become worldwide
AN issue that Mooney Is regarded
as symbolizing.
we want no charity she
said after Interviewing the gov
ernor. I'VE only want justice.
Mooney Is nothing, but what
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
Hohenzollern Palace Is
Shattered by Artillery

Despite the close range. many OF
the shells went wide and damaged
other buildings. Flying debris killed
and injured civilians as some OF the
shells exploded at a considerable dis
tance from the target. The palace
itself was badly damaged.
Soldiers stormed and captured por.
tons OF the palace following the
bombardment. but were unable to
penetrate the royal stables. in which
the sailors were firmly entrenched.
The crowd seemed to be divided in
its sympathies. but il was unani-
nous in its enjoyment OF the spec
tacle OF the former kaiser's abode
crumbling before artillery fire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
by FRANK J. TAYLOR
United Press Correspondent

BERLIN. Dec. 24-Heavy casual
ties were suffered today by curious
bystanders who gathered to witness
the attacks on the royal palace.
where mutinons sailors defended
themselves against government
troops. a great number OF sailors
and soldiers also were killed or
wounded.
A battery OF 17-millimetcr field
pieces was brought up by the sol
diers during the night and artillery
fire directed at the palace at inter.
walls thruout the day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
u. S. Socialists
Plan Delegation
To Swiss Meeting

CHICAGO. Dec. 2T.-American So
cialists hope to have delegation at
the international socialists congress
1t was announced today.
Adolph Gerner. national secretary
OF the socialist party on trial here
charged with espionage act viola
tons. said passports would be re-
quested of Washington for at least
three delegates.
Besides Gerner, those mentioned as
delegates were: John w. Work. Mil
waukee: James O'Neal, New York;
Prof. Scott Nearing. Chicago, and
James Maurer, Pennsylvania
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27

commercial and Industrial machine
is the most simple. anyway.
"Bolshevism is accepted practically
as a religion In politically sickcned
Russia. but in the Western countries
It's developments are merely along
-naterialistic lines.
The most devilish OF the ideas Ie-
nine has given birth to is the sol
diers' and workmen's council. which
Immediately disorganizes every de-
cent and sound organization and de.
stroys discipline.
we have seen Its work In Ger
many. ! arm sure Bolshevism has
prepared It's groundwork In France
ana Italy. the Same ms II has in Fin.
land and Ilthuania."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27

The allies must forget that Germany their enemy,
said Sof 1--WE must unite in the great purpose of
saving the world from the dreadful consequences of Boil
shevism
Germany has two kinds of revolution. The South
German revolution is development of old democratic ira
dtons. the fruits of which will rpen into the esab
lishment of a stable government.
The North German revolution is adopting the methods
and shows the influence of the Russian Boshevik The
scenes we every day in Berlin Hamburg Dresden and
the industrial centers of Wesphalia and the Rhneland
find their analogy in Moscow and Petrograd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27

"the main reason being that the
kaiser wanted TO rule the world.
The others responsible are the
crown prince, Admiral Won Tirpitz
and Gen. Falkenstein G'alenhayn0
and Gen. Falkcnstein Q'alkenhaynO
we're"
In direct contravention to opinions
recently expressed by other German
officials. Barth declared that free
dom of the seas is "nonsensical," :"
and that the league OF nations is
impossible, unless ii is socialized.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
German Says Ex-Kaiser Should
Rebuild France and Belgium

LONDON. Dec. 27.--Shooting the
former kaiser and his co-conspirators
against world peace would be letting
them off too easily, in the opinion
OF Richard Barth. socialist member
of the German government
The best punishment would be to
make them rebuild Belgium and
Northern France. he declared, in an
interview with the Berlin CORE
spondent OF the Express.
personally, | believe the war
originated In Berlin" said Barth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27

Personally. belicve Bolshcvis-n
In not only the grcaiest menace con.
fronting Germany and Russia. but is
equally mcnacing 60 all adjacent
countries. and once Bolsheyisrn has
developed power In Germany. IL viii
spread all over the world like the
most contagious OF diseases. IL must
be the aim and duty OF all the pow.
ers 20 fight this universal enemy.
Morn Dangerous Outside
''Boishcvlsfn IL even more danger
otss outside OF Russia than In that
country, where Il originated. Russia
10 n hugo country. living under sim.
pie conditions. IL In rich In re-
sources seifsupporting. and It's food.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
Cold Wave Knocks
Down "Flu" Lists

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE
cold wave sweeping the western and
northern sections of the country
brought a great improvement in the
influenza situation. public health
service officers announced today.
Latest reports show fewer cases in
the districts visited by cold weather
than for several weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
Lord Cecil Says England
VIII Urge Nations League

opening left for possible failure OF
the league 20 materiaiize.
Investigation In government cir.
cics reveals that Cecil is speaking
the British governments mind as
well as his own.
Now we know the horror Of
war" he said. "A year from now
the old glamour may return. We
must guard against this possibility. +"
Outlines Foundation
He gave the following provisions
as the necessary foundations of the
league:
First--A permanent secretariat.
Second--A fixed place OF meeting.
Third--Periodfcal meetings
These meetings must include work
ing members, men really entitled TO
speak for the peoples of their coun-
tries. such as premlers end foreign
ministers or their equivalent.
Meetings must be held at least
once n year.
Fourth-It Is essential that no
war shall be possible until II is dis
cussed, either at the periodical meet.
ing or at meeting especially called
for the purpose.
Those things are the vital
things" Cecil said "Of course as
I recently outlined. the league must
have non-contentious as well as con
tentious features. II must have
broader purposes than merely pre-.
vention of wars. II must have ad-
nlnistrative powers AZ well as the
authority to settle disputes"
Silent as to Seas
It In impossible yet to get the
closely guarded British official view
OF freedom OF the seas.
Other important principles OF the
ueace settlement are freely dis
(Continued on Page Tcnj
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rious thought here and abroad.
The disposition here IN against
large scale Intervention lest that
should develop into war. The whole
problem. however. In likely TO cryE.
tallizc. now that President Wilson
has consulted with British leaders
Rumorn have been current here
that another Afaerican division
would be sent. with four allied Dit
visions. 20 Increase the forces in
Russia. These stories lack confirrna-
ton.
Home effort i. being made 10
'.knokc out" The adminissratson's at.
titudo with n general declaration
that American troops will not he
withdrawn from Russia until that
country has been restored to some.
thing resembling stability.
Thus far. however. the adrnlnistra.
ton haa rcfusid steadily 20 commit
itself Ia any declaration further than
that the situation is unchanged.
Forre Men Into Army
The Russian Boisheviki have
drawn into tho army 100000 citizens.
most OF whom fear for their lives
thru violence or starvation II they
refuse TO Join.
state department advlceE today
gave this information. adding there
was a considerable number OF Aus
TRAN prisoners and Chinese work
men In the Red" army.
Food IS reported extremely scarce
In both Pctrograd and Moscow. and
army membership In about the only
chance for many citizens TO obtain
even slight sustenancc.
Workers who loaded Swedish
steamer at Petrograd were reported
by Swedish captain 20 be cmaciat.
ed. weak. and so hungry that they
stole garbage.
The important cities OF Odessa and
Kicff are in danger OF capture by the
Bolshcviki. according to other ad'
vices.
Press reports OF the attempt to kin
Cen. Semenoff. the anu-Bolshcvik
leader. were coflrmcd by dispatches.
A hand grenade was thrown at
him. but he was not seriously wound
cd.
a Bolshevik uprising Is reported
near Ornsk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
Poland Aroused
by German Order

ZURICH. Dec. 27.-The Polish
government has decided to issue an
ultimatum TO Germany. demanding
revocation OF the prohibition against
East Prussia's participating in the
elections for the Polish national as.
sembly. according to di1pssSaes re
celved here today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
Rescue Children
in School Fire

LONG BEACH. Cal. Dec. 27.-Au
the children were rescued, II was
believed. at 1870 "A. m. today from
the American Avenue school, which
was almost totally destroyed by fire,
This is one of the largest school
buildings In Long Beach.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27

Four days are left-only four:
Friday, Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday are left in which this city
is to make good on its War Savings
Stamp quota. You, the individ-
ual, must do your part. Even if
you can buy only one stamp, do it
promptly. Every stamp counts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
the courts do 10 him Is as big rs
civilization.

Ninety-year -oid Mary Jones. whose
life has been n battle and n march.
carries in her features the traces OF
tho years spent in mothcrinK the op-
pressed. But the imprint OF bitter
struggles and OF terrible pictures has
not taken from her that remarkable
beauty OF benevolencc that CLOVIS In
eye and cheek.
The world Is all right" she said.
TITS heart Is In the right place. But
20 few people know what's going on.
They have 10 be educated. And 80"
she concluded. II havo 90 be n teach
r.as well as mother 20 my wrctches."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
BY LOWELL MELLETT
United Press Correspondent

LONDON, Dec. 81. - Great
Britain not only Is willing but
detsrmined that the peace CON
rss shall organize permanent
league Of nations before Its ad-
lournment.
Lord Robert Cecil. foremost Brit.
hh authority on this subject, made
this clear In an Interview with the
United Press today.
Cecil said he had never entertain
- any notion Of the peace delegates
mmpiy giving the league Of nations
Idea their blessing and leaving the
details TO be worked out In the fu-
ture. On the contrary. he wants no
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
SAYS WHOLE WORLD
is FACING MENACE

nd
by DR. noas the
p # is the creates menace n the ddt a
dunhs ina much dnnehn il Germany nd dRuGa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
ALLIES ASKED BY HUN
CHIEF TO FIGHT REDS
Has Lots of Fight Left Yet!

LATEST photo OF Mother Mary champion
Thomas J. Mooney.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
Women Joining Revolt of
Mutinous German Seamen

PARIS. Dec s7.-Thc Teuton
Bolsheviki have occupied the
courts In Essen. ejetring all the
judges. according to Zurich
dispatch received by Ie journal
today. The dispatches said the
German press II becoming more
pcs~simistic regarding the new re
volt.
LONDON. Dec. 2..-Wiycs and
swecthczArts Of the mutinous sail
ors have seized rifles and joined
In defense Of the royal palace
against the loyal guard. accord
ing 10 n dispatch filed In Berlin
"Wednesday night and received
by the Express today.
Altho the sailors have technically
they refuse to leave tn,
sity. and have announced they will
to support Chancellor
Ebert. who permits them 20 remain
The city Is on the verge OF an
.rchy. and fighting Is expected tc
the dispatch said.
Two distinct conflicts are now un
icr way in the city--tho armed oppo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-27
More Yanks
TO Siberia.
Is Report.

WASHINGTON, Dcc. Elm.
crease Of allied military forces
In Russia for policing. but mo In.
Prevention. was today given No.
rtous thought here and abroad.