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The sun., 1918-11-18
FEED ALLIES, THEN
ENEMY POLICY
British Food Controller Says
German Needs Must Be
Demonstrated.

LONDON, Nov. 1T.-John r. Clynes,
British Food Controller. writing III the
Sunday Times. says.
"One of the problems which lie before
Great Britain and her allies In the Inn
mediate future Is the feeding Of the
destitute and almost Starving masses on
the continent of Europe. There lie no
doubt that the condition OF the enemy
countries and some Of the neutrals is al
most on the border line Of starva ton.
This matter is one which we cannot af-
ford to ignore. Victory as we'll as war
imposes obligations on us.
ut is a satisfaction 20 me to have, in
conjunction with Mr.. Hoover, NJ. Boret
and Slgnor Crespi, set up the Interallied
Food Council. through which we have
been able to provide food for the Allies
and which now can be used to arrange
supplies for recovered territories, and.
lastly. for enemy countries. Our allies
and the recovered territories will CEN
tainly have the first claim on our at.
tention.
The emancipated peoples in Belgium
and northern France. Italy and the
Balkans already are receiving supplies
through our interallied organiza ton
We must OF necessity be satisfied as TO
the actual conditions of the German
people before sending our help 10 them.
Next week l hope to discuss the
whole situation with Mr.. Hoover and
the other food comptrollers at a meet
ing of the Interallied Council"
The sun., 1918-11-18
WEMYSS LAUDS WORK
OF u. S. NAVY IN WAR
Writes to Sims in Apprecia-
ton of Close Cooperation.

LONDON, Nov II. -- Congratulatory
messages have passed between Vice
Admiral Sims commander of the Ameri-
can naval forces in European waters
and Vice-Admiral Rosslyn Weruyss.
British First Sea Lord.
III IL a fact patent to all the world
that the defeat OF Germany In a large
part was accomplished by the power o.
the British Navy" said Admiral
Sims.
NIce-Admiral Wemyss. replying, wrote
as follows:
I'VE recognize with feelings of graft
tude the debt we owe the United States
Navy for Its wholehearted support dur
Ing the past eighteen months, not only
in the antl-submarine campaign and the
intensive mine laying programme but
also In sending its battle suuadrons "a
reinforce the Grand Fleet
I've do not forget that your destroy
ers came to our assistance at n moment
when our small craft were feeling the
severe strain OF three years of continu-
Gus warfare. We admire the singlcne sS
OF purpose which actuated your every
effort, and appreciate TO the full tho
loyal way in which you have worked
with us throughout.
THE close cooperation between our
two services has. venture to think,
been ono OF the outstanding features of
the war. Future generations In both
navies will always remember their preds-
cessors who worked shoulder 10 shoulder
during these momentous times to uphold
right and Justice"
The sun., 1918-11-18
AMERICANS IN ITALY
OUTRAGE TRANSPORT
MoUe So Fast Food Supplies
Fail to Catch Up.

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY IN NORTH
ERN ITALY, Nov. I7.-All tie army COM
mands are moving forward In order
to keep In closer touch with the evaSu-
ating troops. The americans, headed
for Tolmino to take N positions on the
frontier. are moving so fast that their
food and equipment transport has been
unable 10 keep pace with them. To-day
the Americans were fed by a passing
Young Mems Christian Association
truck.
During the offensive only one Ameri-
can was killed. Six were wounded
slightly, and all of them are proud OF
their hurts.
The roads are still blocked with blown
up bridges and general wreckage. There
still are thousands of uncounted pris-
oners behind the Italian front.
Prisoners with whom the correspond
ent talked indicated the greatest in
terest in American political events They
do not regard the United States as
an enemy.
Wilson is our God" said one Major.
"He finished the war and also is help
ing us TO freedom"
Gen. Nittiro Alferi. member OF the
Italian War Commission, former Min
lister of War and former food con-
troller, died to-day OF Influenza He
had played a most prominent part In
Italys war organization
The sun., 1918-11-18
SOLDIERS COUNCIL IN
CHARGE OF CAPTIVES
Prisoners to Be Sent Home
Without Delay.

LONDON. Nov. 1.-THE Prisoners
war Department announces that It has
been informed through the Netherlands
Legation at Berlin that the German
Soldiers Council has taken charge OF
the Ruhleben prison camp. All the
prisoners are reported to be well and
quiet prevails.
To prisoners OF war held by the Ger
mans will be granted opportunities for
returning to their homes without delay.
according to a German wireless mes
sage picked up here.
The Government Is sensible Of the
hard life of prisoners in Germany and
enemy countries and expects that every
where they will be treated as humameiy
as possible" continued the message "It
will take energetic measures II excesses
against them are committed. by subordi-
nate Authorities or private persons.
Nevertheless. II requests prisoners, In
their own interest to continue 10 carry
on their work until a determined period
A return in large numbers, without re-
gard TO a concerted plan for their being
sent home. must result In the greatest
prejudice TO themselves and the whole
population"
The sun., 1918-11-18
RIOTS IN HOLLAND
ARE GERMAN PLOT
Continued from First Page.

ing OF better food supplies, and appealed
for the peoples support by avoiding ex-
cesses, PETER J. Troe1stra. the Socialist
leader. accused the Government OF q
lack OF frankness In dealing with the
Chamber and declared that the people
no longer would tolerate secret wire
pulling.
I'VE now assert that the militarist
Influence emanates from the Queen and
her encourage. which Is In contradiction
at every point with the spirit OF the
people," said Troelstra. THE Govern
ment, instead of-rejoicinE at what ha
occurred abroad rather gives the i'm
preston Of a careful housewife afraid
for her china cupboard.
The Government appeals FOR order
because the Social Democracy sees that
the moment has arrived to~take over
the power OF the State. The promise
OF better food fails to reach the great
questions advanced at the Rotterdam
congress. Sunday.
THE workers will not abandon their
rights for meas OF pottage. We do
not desire anarchy or violence, but the
historic events In Germany happened
practically without violence because
there they understood that the moment
had arrived for socialism. We should
betray the workers n through fear Of
violence We allowed this historic mo-
nent TO pass.
The Government will not be able 10
rely upon the army, because the army
consists of workers who have been
treated by the wealthy Glasses In such
manner that the Army has become
their worst enemy Neither will the
Government be able TO rely upon two
thirds of the police force TO act against
the Social Democrats We aspire 10
power because the Government no longer
has the power or right to govern"
The sun., 1918-11-18

sands 81 German troops we're seen in
Brussels By the correspondent last night.
while Belgian cavalry was expected TO
arrive to-day. Meantime both Imperial
let and republican officers we're laboring
under the forced arffiistice 10 get the
Germans out Of the city. The repub-
lican soldiers have failed to keep the
promises TO maintain order which they
made when the new order of things was
established.
OWNS to the shattered discipline II
was impossible to get the soldiers en-
trained by Friday and an extension was
asked OF the burgomaster until Sunday
10 complete the evacuation. Yesterday
n committee Of the Soldiers and Work
mems Council left Brussels. presumably
for Berlin. Their adherents still in
Brussels, numbering thousands, are
maintaining a sort OF discipline among
themselves.
The excuses in the last week have
been numerous, but less than might have
been expected. Imperialist officers took
the situation In hand and executed
Evolutionary soldiers charged with
murder after a drumhead court ma rtial.
One case was that Of the siayers Of a
restaurant keeper and his wife, both OF
whom had been brutality killed for re-
fusing to hand over the key OF their
safe.
The sun., 1918-11-18
SALVADOR TO HOLD
ALLIED FESTIVAL
Government Joins With Citi-
zens Of Victorious Nations.

SAN SALVADOR. Nov. 17.-Citizens OF
Allied GOVERNMENTS here will celebrate
Tomorrow the dawn OF peace with n
brilliant festival. The Government OF
Salvador. uniting in the plan, issued the
following decree to-day:
The war In Europe having ceased
by virtue OF the signing Of the armis-
tice, which will bring as a consequences
the reestablishment OF normal times
the greatest guarantee that a happy f,-
ture for humanity IL drawing n&ar-the
Government OF Salvador IL impelied 10
celebrate with enthusiasm this happy
event and urges upon the people dem
onstrations OF sympathy TO be carried
out in a manner which will best show
the Joy OF the nation.
"Salvadoreans In rendering this hono-
age should arrange that the public
buildings be decorated and Illuminated
and the clergy should order that the
church bells he rung 10 add solemnity
to the most glorious triumph OF history.
THE municipal authorities of the re-
public are authorized 10 spend such
sums OF money as shall be necessary to
eaSTx aae fhasal plans tosnQkRaUEc
The sun., 1918-11-18
BLATCHPORD INSISTS
ON VICE ACCUSATION
Declares While He Commands
in Panama He Will Pro-
tect Soldiers.
LIQUOR STILL STRUGGLED
General Will Not Retract
Charge That Cities Arc Like
SodOm and G0mOrrah.
STILL STRUGGLED

PANAMA. Nov. Twin reference ia
Ns brdey restricting American soldiers
ia the Canal Zone from entering the
cities OF Panama ana Colon and the as.
sertion that these cities were like Sodou,
and Gomorrah, Brig Gen. Blstchto.d
commander Of the United States forces
here. to-day made the following state
ment:
The statement Is correct. My vhoIs
idea has BEEN to gaurd the men Of my
command from alcoholism and the social
evil In order that they might be fit go.
diers for their part In the war Now
that hostlities have ended I am onter-
mined to keep them from these evils 81
that they may return to their homes az
free from disease as when they came
under my charge.
AFTER months Of trying 20 persuade
the Panama authorities to assist in
keeping my men healthy, issued orders
last May fofbiddlnG the soldiers to enter
the cities Since then DEGREES have been
Issued in Panama restricting liquor
selling and providing for hfalth meas.
ures, but the low saloons continue 10
sell and the persistent smuggling ~
liquor in the Canal Zone and its sale I,
soldiers convinced me that no real safe
guards have been effected.
The day the armistice was signed
the cities witnessed scenes of drunken
disorder quite unprecedented. That night
was Speaking before an audience ~
several thousand Americans, among
whom were hundreds OF my men. I
thought IL the proper time and place 10
emphasize the idea that the end nj ,t4
war would not mean the end of the de-
sire OF the American people TO guard
their soldiers from such evils as e..
Isthmian cities offer. So long as co'n-
mand here vigilance in this respect wiz
not be relaxed.
81 feel the utmost friendliness COR
Panama and her people. but I will lot
compromise with alcoholism and the
cial evil. whether IN Panama or the
United states. That IL what my reetr-
ence 10 sodom ana Gomorrah mean, a
that Is where / stand
The sun., 1918-11-18
MACEDONIAN ARMY
NEARS ADRIANOPLE
French, British and Greek
Troops Reach the Banks Of -
the Martha.
BULGARS TALK OF GAINS"
Complain Of Interference and
Assert They Were Fight
ing for Their Rights.
BULGARS TALK OF GAINS"
~ WARD PRICE.

ny " AMI EhlNDs
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE srS from tie
London Times Serrice.
Copyright. 1878: all rights reserre9.
In MACEDONIA, Nov. 17.--British and
French troops. with Greeks coming to
their support, are along the banks Of
the Maritsa River. within sight of the
minarets Of Adrianople. The combined
army has been carried on Bulgarian
trains taken from masses OF demobllized
Bulgarians who were on their way
home
Flocks OF sheep and herds OF cattle
are being driven toward the British
Army. There is no sign OF lack OF
food in eastern Bulgaria. but the
peasants are unwilling to take Bull
sarian currency. A pair of boots or an
old cooking pot brings almost any price
In bartering One old clothes shop would
stock a whole farm in Bulgaria.
The Bulgars fail, or pretend 10 fail. TO
reahze they were beaten in the held.
and eth discuss their war aims" They
complain Of the interference by France
and talk az n they were only fighting
FOR the rights of Bulgaria" 1t is i'm
portant that this thick skinned disposi-
ton OF the Bulgar mind be realized by
the aired countries.
The Salonica army was so Injured TO
hard and long campaigning that the only
cheer we heard when the armlstice news
arrived was caused by an extra ration
issue to n particular contingent The
men ask. where do you reckon We go
now. Bil?' One British army corps has
opened sweepstake contest regarding
the next NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Bucha-
rest, Pola. or home being considered
equally likely chances
The war has bred in these now vet
eran armies OF ours a stoic!sm that
operates under good as well as under
evil fortune.
The sun., 1918-11-18
VIENNA LOOKS TO u. S.
FOR FOOD SUPPLIES
First Direct News From an
American Since Armistice.

VIENNA, via Geneva, Nov. 1.-THE
Associated Press correspondent. passing
through Austrian territory In the wake
OF the army Withdrawing from Italy
finds order everywhere. There Is a dis
position on Vie part OF the soldiers and
the population to forget the war Their
hope everywhere is pinned TO Presi-
dent Wilson, whom they expect TO come
quickly TO their assistance with pro-
visions. 1t is on this condition solely
that II Is possible TO maintain order
There is much exaggeration in the
rumors OF violence between the new
republics OF the former empire. The
correspondent is able to circulate freely
by train or through the streets without
fird!ng any evidence Of violence or fires.
The stories OF violence IN Gratz, Lintz
and elsewhere appear false.
The withdrawal OF the Austrian army
was made in good order With the
exception OF some incidents in city
OF Juso-Slavs. where there was a too
hasty attempt to disarm the soldiers.
Vienna appears full OF life. The
theatres are open and the only fear
Is that want will continue. food having
been refused by Hungary, the Czecho-
Slavs and Jugo-Slavs. II IS asserted
that Austria cannot continue without
bread. II is chiefly bread that ia lack
ing. Food conditions in Germany are
said to be better than they are here.
The above despatch received from "A
staff correspondent of the Associated
Press 10 the first direct word from an
American correspondent out OF Vienna
since Austria came to terms and signed
the armistice with the allied Powers.
The sun., 1918-11-18
FRENCH IN SEDAN AND
GRAVELOTTE FORTS
Adoance on Whole Front, Re-
claiming Many TotDns.

PARIS, Nov 17.-French troops hav,
occupied Maulhausen. Sedan. the Grav
elotte forts south OF Metz, Munster an,
Altkirch. according to the French Of
fetal Communication issued this eve
ming. Ii follows:
The French army. quitting the con-
quered positions on the day Of the
arfnistiee, resumed this morning It's
forward march TO occupy the regions
evacuated by the enemy Crossing
the frontier on the whole OF the front,
our troops penetrated Belgium and
the anpexed provinces (Aisace and
Lorraine). At the present time there
Is not a single one OF the enemy on
our national territory. The liberated
population everywhere greeted the
liberators enthusiastically.
On our left we have gone beyond
Marienburg. Couvin and Fumsy.
crossed the Semoy and reached Cafig-
nan. after having occupied the towns
of Bouillon and Sedan.
In lorraine our advance guards ate
In Gravelotte, In the forts TO the south
OF Metz. and at Morhange and Dieuse.
In Alsace we have reached Donon
and Schirmeck We are progressing
between Sainte Marie-aux- Mines and
Schlestadt. Further south we have
pushed forward to Colinar and En-
sishein. Beyond these points we have
Richacourt and Grey. Chateau Sa-
Inns. Munster, Cernsy and Altkirch,
which have become French again.
AT noon Gen. Hirschauer, comma nd
ing the Second Army, made at the
head of his troops solemn entrance
into Mulhausen. Our troops have re-
ceived the heartiest welcome into the
town. which is magnlficently be-
tagged The whole population, by
unanimous reclamation, expressed
their unshakhble loyalty to France.
The sun., 1918-11-18
U. s. OFFICERS IN BRUSSELS
Crowds welcome Them-Germnns
DO Not Interfere with Citizens.

BRUGEs, Nov. 16.-Thirteen Offices
of the United States Marine Corps
motored to Brussels to-day and found
a number OF armed German soldiers
mounting Guard, who did not at;em7t
to halt them.
They nett encountered a number r.
motor lorries flying the red flag and
finally were surrounded by crowds -
inhabitants. who, finding them Ame-'-
cans. raised tremendous cheers and in
sisted on kissing the officers and shak-
ing hands. their effusive welcome MAJ
ing progress almost impossible.
The officers report that the city j.
deliberately decorated. the colors of the
Entente Allies being plentiful, While
preparations are being made for tie
visit OF the King and Queen. The streets
were full OF liberated prisoners. still in
prison garb. The Germans we're doi-g
nothing to interfere with the Ordinary
life OF the city.
The sun., 1918-11-18
FOUR PARTIES STRIVE
FOR RULE IN AUSTRIA
One Headed BY Cardinal
Would Restore Monarchy.
Special Cable DeSpdfck to THE srN ire
Londch Tires Seyrice.

Copyright. 1913; all richts reserr c9
MILAN, Nov. 1T-Only one tran =
running between Vienna and Triest -
is an extraordinary train. for no tick s
arc sold and there are no guards, -
stops and no control.
II IS taken BY assault by libera..{
Italian prisoners. who pack trunks, ror't
and steps. Thousands arrive. in Tr!sst
daily on this train.
The line OF human lives from Tr'r.C
is sent by sea to Venice and Anoora,
but tho problem OF disposing OF ths-1
is not easy. They bring tales OF horror.
disorders and miseries
The situation In Vienna. according -
the latest prisoners, Is strange. Fo"-
political groups are striving for the as
cendancy. There is tho German "a.
tional council. of which some Socialists
like Seits are members This CONN r.
tee has raised a national guard ".
yellow; red and black cockades.
Against this COMMITTEES there Is Q
composed OF Viennese Democrats ",
are opposed to union with Germaay.
Th1y have raised a national guard b
red cockades. Then there is a cor
mittee OF extremists, composed most
of wo-klnen with their national guar
wearing red cockades. Finally there
4 party headed by Cardinal PIN, Wh.-
is aiming apparently at a resto.at.c.
Of the monarchy.
The plot was discovered and Card
Pifh placed under guard The food
situation is growing In gravity t.
Czecho- SlovAks refuse to supply food
their right 10 annex certain mixed T.. 8
Is not recognized
The sun., 1918-11-18
WILSON APPROVES
PREMIER'S POLICY
President Sends Message to
Lloyd George.

LONDON, Nov. 17.--President Wilson
has sent the following message to David
Lloyd George. the British Prime Minis
ter:
May Iexpress my sincere admiration
OF the admirable temper and purpose
OF your address of the 12th, tust repro
duced in part in our papers It is de-
lightful to he made aware OF such com
munity OF thought and counsel in ap-
preaching the high and difficult task now
awaiting us"
The speech OF Mr.. Lloyd George re.
ferred to was the one he nede last week.
In which the Prime Minister said there
must be no vindictive peace, but n Just
peace. He emphasized the added i'm
portance Of league OF nations, and de-
olared that victory should be an impetus
to reform.
The sun., 1918-11-18
FRANCE HoNoRs CLEMENCEAU.
Pfemier Congra tulated on Victory
by OmciaIs of Ministry.

PARIS, Nov. 1.-THE entire Cabinet.
the Under Secretaries Of state and Gov
eminent Commissioners waited on Pre-
mler Clemenceau this morning at the
Ministry of War to congratulate the
Premier on his patriotism and indefatl-
gable labor in bringing victory TO France.
The Clemenceau Ministry being just a
year old. an artistic souvenir was pre-
sented to the Premier 1t was a booklet
commemorative OF the Government s
work, and contained. among other i'll
lustrations. Daumier's pictures OF Don
Quixote and Sancho PanZa.
The sun., 1918-11-18


January last and the Presidents sub
sequent addresses.
Tho President In his address in New
York on. September az last referred TO
the league OF nations as necessary TO
guarantee the peace.
The reason to speak in plain terms
again, why II must be g,iaranteed," the
President. said, is that there will be
parties to the peace whose promises
have proved untrustworthy and means
must be found In connection with the
peace settlement itself 10 remove that
source of insecurity.
AS I see IT, the Constitution of the
League OF Nations and the clear deflni-
tion of It's objects must be a part, il in
sense the most essential part, OF the
peace settlement itself"
senate Opposition Likely.
n IL generally understood that the
constitution Of the league would come "A
the climax to the peace settlement, and
would have 10 follow and not 'precede
such other matters as the creation Of
new nations and the adjustment Of ter
ritotial questions.
But there IL every indication that be-
fore the President has chance to at
tend the peace conference, " he so in
tends. he will hear some plain words
spoken in the Semitic, which must ratify
any treaty made regarding the League
OF Nations. Opposition TO the idea will
be based largely on the grounds that 1t
will be violative OF the Constitution IT.
self for this Government 10 contribute
any part OF Its armed forces as an inter-
national police force to carry out the
authority OF the league.
"a dozen Senators are known to hold
strong views on this subject and are
preparing to deliver speeches In the
ncxt few weeks. Complaint Is made
that SO far neither the President nor any
OF the allied spokesman has descended
from glittering generalities regarding
the league and that there has been
little evidence that any OF the Entente
countries have been enthusiastic over II.
Armed Force Would ne Necessary.
A league that would do anything more
than merely seek to influence the senti-
merit of the world in any acute crisis
would have to have a tremendous mill
tary power behind 1t. This military
power would have TO make war on the
offending nation. The armed forces OF
this country could not be used for this
purpose without consent OF Congress, IL
In contended.
II is fully expected that Col. Il. NJ.
House, now representing the. President
in Paris will be a stanch advocate of
the league OF nations plan. 1t was
noted here to-day that col. House al
ready has had conferences with Baron
Sonnino. the Italian Foreign Minister.
The latter's policy has been understood
20 be In favor OF carrying out the
Treaty of London, which provides spe-
cifc advantages for Italy in the event. of
a successful war against Austria.
Tho solution OF this problem is ad-.
mittedly one OF the most difficult in
prospect, as the Jugo-Slavs and the ma
tional aspirations of the Slav races rec
ognized by italian Premier Orlando
naturally are involved in these territorial
adjustments affecting Italy.