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The Washington herald., 1918-02-12

Missing" somewhere in France.
as the result of a Hun raid on the
American sector in France. 1t is prob
babIe that Private Lewis is a captive
of the Germans.
ITS awful to think that my brother
is a prisoner over there said Sergt:
Lewis, when he was shown the oniciai
casualty list. This Is the nrst ume
that 1 had any idea that anything
had happened to Hugh. Why. we are
looking for a letter from Bull You
know that's our nickname for husn-
most any day. And now to think ne >
a prisoner" h,,
the news. This is the tirst time IN
varied experience as meihoer
ITncle Sans fighting force mat aD
mishap has occurred to Private Lewis
He has seen service on the Mexicah
border and in Panama. ana has taken
the training course at Plattsours'
When the war was declared between
the United States and Germany, ne
Immediately re-enlisted ana was eager
to get the front.
Private Lewis Is "a years old, Is un-
married, and is a member OF Com
pany A, sixteenth Infantry.
He is such a brave, fine-looking
Fellow" said Mrs. Valera Lewis, his
sister-in-law. Before he went he
used to say that he just wanted a
chance to get at the Germans and
that il anything happened to him,
like losing an arm or a leg. Uncle
Sam would take care OF him.
In Lewis last letter to his relatives
here he thanked them for the Ameri-
can tobacco and for the other COM
forts they had sent him. He ex-
pressed his liking for his surround
ings in France.
Sergt Thomas Lewis has been a
member of the Marine Corps for
eighteen years, and has been sta
toned at the Washington headquar-
ters of the Marine Corps since 1906.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
SENATE

Harding, of ohIOI
I thought il was very fine. 1t
pleased me best Of all the messages
Americanism. And it displayed
affairs abroad.
johnson, of California;
/ regard the speech as an inter-
probation OF the other made Jan
uary 8. The Presidents message
today will reassure anyone who
has felt alarmed at possible
policy OF territorial aggression by
this country. l could not have sub
scribed 10 all the utterances of the
President in his speech January s.
But 1 am delighted with most of
today's speech and its modification
Of some of the statements of the
Presidents war aims address. i
think the message today expressed
more closely the nations hopes in
the war, and also brings us much
nearer peace.
Lewis, Of IuinoIst
1 am satisfied the President had
information that justified him in
feellng that Austria looks to the
United States to encourage her in
her wish TO break away from Prus-
sia. The President undoubtedly
knows from information just at
hand that Austria wants to be
known as the leader in the effort
to establish indepedent nations.
And she is ambitious to lead, over
Germany, to take the opportunity
to be first to bring about peace on
terms that may keep all nationali-
ties within her own borders con-
tent to remain as part of the Aus
trian empire, but yet independent,
just as the States within our union.
Smith, Of Michigan
The thought which the President de-
sired to express could not be easily
misunderstood. His treatment Of Aus
tria's attitude was generous, and, 1
think, just. His new pronouncement
regarding Poland and other homo
eeneous peoples was in line with
thought underlying his recent mes
sage and his original conception of
his duty as President Of the United
States. can't help but believe this
utterance will have a wholesome ef-
feet on the people OF Austria and
Germany, while its whole tone is CAL
culated to strengthen the confidence
OF the American people in the justice
and fairness Of American aims.
Cummins, Of Iowsi
1t was an admirable message.
McKellar, Of Tennessee
It's step in the direction OF peace.
Stone, of Missouri,
1t is a rift in the clouds-a most ex-
cellent speech.
Pemerene, Of Ohiot
1t was another blow on the wedge
prying Germany and Austria apart
Sheppard, of Texasi
1t was a masterpiece, for il isolated
Germany's military party and held II
| up in soorn to the world.
Underwood, Of AIsbsmst
1t was a very clear expression Of
the views of the American.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
BOLSHEVIKI DISBANDS ARMY
AS WAR is DECLARED ENDED;
PEACE TREATY NOT SIGNED
Prisoners and Troops on Russ Front

Russian prisoners in Germany in Austria 100000
Total, 100000.
Teuton prisoners in Russia mostly Austrian 10000
German troops East 'front.' IIo6ooo; Austrian troops
East front, 100000. Total 100000.
Russians in maximum, all fronts 4oooooo Rumanans
in arms, 100000. Total, 100000 .''
Turks in 100000; Bulgarians in arms. 100000
Man power released by Rusas separate peace exclusive
of prisonersOn Russian side central allies SIDE
3,So6,ooo Total 7oo6,ooo.
These figures pertain the time of signing of Russian
Teuon armistce Most OF the Teuton have been
ferred to the Western and other fronts ,ys,a..
Russia's trade with central powers in 1oI3 -zsS-a
Russian imports from Germany, $32I,37S.ooo ~
Russian exports to Germany, $I26,zS6ooo -
Russian imports from Austria-Hungary $Iz,s4I,ooo
Russian exports to Austria Hungary, $I26475oo.
Chief imports from Germany machinery and wooens
Chief exports to Germany cereals timber and
flax.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
UPON WHICH u. S. WILL MAKE PEACE
WINS CONMENDA TON IN CONGRESS

that negotiations and peace may be
nearer than any Of us dream.
Reavis, of Nebraskai
1t is the ablest and most adroit OF
the Presidents messages. 1t would
not surprise me if the result were that
political conditions in Austria should
be radically affected, and that at once.
SIayden. of Texast
The whole series of recent speeches
have shown one tendency-toward
peace. First. Lloyd George, then Will
son, followed by Won Hertling and
Count Czernin. They have the single
effect of clarifying the peace situation.
setting out the terms and emphasizing
the fundamentals. Suppose the terms
even seemed far apart; what would
this continued discussion mean? 1t
could only mean peace; and when. as
lately. the terms have been closer and
closer together. we are justified in the
conclusion that peace is very near.
Fess, of Ohio,
1t removes all doubt as TO our aims
in the war. Better than that, it lays
OoAO WIN ihcISllcSS analysis lllc olA-
ferences between the statements of
Won Hertling and Count Czernin. The
best thing We can do is to accentuate
that distinction to the German people.
Thus 1t Is that peace will draw near
Garrett, of Texas,
Every move the President has made
is a step toward peace. We have re-
garded him as a great moral leader;
he is in addition a great diplomat. His
diplomacy is mighty because his moral
ideas grow as they are restated. His
goal now is peace, and he is driving
toward 1t.
Sims, of Tennesseet
We are willing TO trade-to be
shown We are wrong as to the de-
tailed terms. That is what the meS-
sage means. 1t does declare, how
ever, that there are some things
where we know we are right and
where we never will yield. 1t brings
US near an honorable peace.
Dill, of Washington,
I should say that this speech is
greater than a battle won. That
event might solidify opposition. This
will tear it apart; arouse discussion;
make the German and Austrian
people really think about why they
are fighting.
Harrison, of Mississippi,
The most frequent misinterpreta-
ton is that President Wilson is
calming down." If not actually yield
ing. His statements are merely the
expression of a reasonable, peace
loving man. On the final, funda-
mental terms. he gives no sign of
weakening
Miller, of Minnesotai
1t is a renewal Of the excellent ex-
preston of aims OF the American ma
ton. 1t is proper to infer that the
President thinks there is a chance
for Austria to be weaned away from
its ally
Rogers, of Massachusettsi
1t is a speech for foreign consump-
| ton. 1t is a softening of detail, but
/ stiffening Of the fundamentals OF
an American peace. 1t shows Austria
that we viii go far in reasonable
negotiation, but that, in our insistence
for a permanent peace. we are
| adamantine.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
RAIDS NOW FEATURE
FIGHTING AT FRONT
Both Allies and Germans Center
Activity on Reconnoitering.

London, Feb. II. - Reconnoitering
raids are developing more and more
on a large scale. Today Australian
detachments in an effective penetra-
tion of the German front southeast
of Mess.zes took twenty-eight pris-
oners. after infiicting many casual
ties and much damage.
Berlin today reported taking pris-
oners in accommodating expeditions in
FLANDERS and in Lorraine, the lat
ter reference giving rise to specula-
ton as TO whether American troops
were involved.
- Artillery activity was displayed by
the Germans on the French front.
In Italy. too, the gun duels have
been revived. The Italians beat OF
two Austro-German raiding attempts
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12

In HOG ISLAND
SHIPYARD DEAL
Both Houses of Congress
Told Conditions Consti-
tute National Disgrace.

Conditions at the Hog Island, Phila-
delphia, shipyard were denounced on
the floor OF both Houses Of Congress
yesterday as a national scandal
Oficials of the American Interna-
tional shipbuilding Corporation, which
- doing the work, were called on to
repay to the government great sums
alleged to have been wasted, perhaps
criminaily." The directorate OF this
concern reads like roster of leading
American financiers.
Before the Senate Commerce Com
mittee conducting an investigation, a
part owner Of the tract which was
sold for government purposes at
5000 an acre, admitted 1t had been
assessed for many years at 500 per
acre, and that the highest price paid
for nearby land was $500 an acre, by
the City of Philadelphia.
Conditions Not DefensIbIe.
Speaking on the $4,000, 900 bill for
housing at shipyards. Chairman Alex
ander, of the House Merchant Marine
Committee, the administrations s
spokesman, replied he could not de-
fend the conditions at Hog Island dis
closed by pending investigations.
THE disclosures" he said, replying
to Republican accusations, ARE a dis
grace and they impugn the character
of the great American capitalists who
have permitted their money to be
thrown away like water The condi-
tons challenge them to repay to the
government the many millions which
have been wasted"
Representative Lenroot, Of Wiscon-
sin, sweepingly attacked the un-
limited expenditures allowed under
''know-how" contracts.
Here is a great 'know-how' con-
cern," he said, composed of the great
est men financially and having at
their disposal the ablest men profess
sionally at construction.
THE government pays them a great
commission for the 'know-how.' What
do they 'know-how? They have
known how to loot the Treasury, and
they have been exceedingly success
full at that"
He declared the event showed the
need Of a Congressional committee or
a commission to check expenditures
of war departments.
On the Senate floor, Senator Varda-
man, a member Of the investigating
committee. declared the condition "a
lasting scandal and infamy."
The Senate committee had before
1t Lieut.. Col. Charles N. Black, part
owner of the original Hog Island tract.
He disclosed still another subsidiary
OF the contracting concern-the
American International Terminal
Corporation, organized to hold title to
the land.
1t was this concern. he said. which
had bought he land for 5000 an
acre. The government pays this COM
pany rental of per cent a year
on this valuation. Lieut.. Col. Black
Is volunteer worker in the ordnance
division of the War Department,
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
HOUSE
Flood, of Virginiat

Flood, of Virginiat
The statesmen of the central en-
pires are unable to cope in diplomacy
with President Wilson, His accept
ance of the apparent Austrian pur-
pose. but his disagreement with Ger
many. leave the dual monarchies in
an awkward position. 1t is obvious
that the opportunity is opened for
the peace party in both these coun-
tries to reopen their campaign with
definite assurance to their public
that America wants only a reason
able peace. 1t is my earnest opinion
that this line of diplomacy, carried
on as it is to be, will mean peace
within a year.
kitchin, Of North CaroIinat
1t is a splendid message in its COM
bination Of terms. 1t declares we
will fight to the end for the right.
but that those of our enemies who
desire peace will find US ready to
| negotiate on a reasonable basis.
Mann. of Illinois,
The message was addressed not to
Congress or the American people, but
/ to the chAncellories of Germany and
Austria. 1t is drive for peace.
Mason, of Illinois.
1 am happy that the President
has omitted all mention to Alsace-
Lorraine. In his omission generally
Of the former fourteen concrete
conditions Of peace, he has changed
his message from an ultimatum to
| an invitation to q friendly agree
ment. The President says in effect
that his former terms were sug-
gestions and that the American
people are willing to be shown
whether they are wrong.
Bacr, of North Dakota,
The President makes his plea to
the people of the dual monarchies
the source Of ell power. even as the
| apparently secure autocracies OF
those lands shall find. We shall
tear asunder the dual monarchies.
London, of New Yorkt
I am glad that the~President Is
i not repeating the mistake of the
European countries in dealing with
the Bolsheviki. The cause of our
| being in war was that our ships
| "SAc sunni puS the dlnl Oh IL IL, ds
he emphasizes, a peace that will be
lasting. His statements may en-
tighten some of our own people
They will give US standing with the
liberals within the central powers
and that Is the likeliest source OF
a coming peace-a peace which
say will come before next falls
elections.
sherley, of Kentuckys
1t emphasizes that the United States
1 Is in the war for an unselfish motive
think it is misinterpreted when the
meaning is found that 1t is a yielding
from previous positions. On funda.
| mentals and on justice, 1t is firmeI
| than ever before. 1t shows to Austria
4 that only Germany stands in the way
of peace, and it shows the people ol
Germany that only their war lore
blocks the highway for them.
Pou, OF North Caroiinat
1t must be apparent to all that Il
brings peace nearer. 1t gives the hin
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
TURKSOPPOSE
JEWISH PLANS
FORPALESTINE
Former Rulers Will Not
Agree to Autonomy
for Zionists.
Special Cable to The Washington
Herald and New York Tribune.

Special Cable to The washington
Herald and New York Tribune.
Amsterdam, Feb. n.-Talaat Pasha,
the Turkish grand vizier. in an in
teryiew with DR.. Julius Beckwer. rep
resenfsg the ''vossisfhs zeitung' Of
Berlin, declared mat the Turkish gov
crnment could by no means comply
with the demands of Jewish Zionists
for the autonomy OF Palestine.
He made many vague promises in
regard to Palestine. but, in spite Of
the fact that Jerusalem is in the
hands of the English and that the
English government has decided to
give autonomy to Jews, the Turkish
grand vizier indirectly showed that
Turkey has changed her attitude very
little in regard to Zionists.
The occupation Of Jerusalem by the
allies, and the English promise to the
Zionists, has provoked a general de-
mand on the part of German and
Austrian Jews for a statement from
the central powers favorable to the
Jewish cause which would counteract
the influence of the English promise.
1t was on account of this general
cry that the ''Vossische Zeitung" sent
a representative to Constantinople to
interview the Turkish grand vizier.
Following is the grand viziers 5
statement:
Defends Turkish Policy.
I'VE always had the best feelings
for our Jewish fellow citizens, and
Jews have always been as dear to US
as our other citizens. Turkey Is the
only country where the anti-Semitic
movement has been unknown. We
have favored the Jewish colonial
movement in Palestine, thanks to
which, there are now flourishing Jew
ish colonies there.
I'VE cannot, however, grant the
Jews any privileges which all our
other citizens do not possess. .
''If the Ottoman government up to
the present has had to introduce GER
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
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D. C.. FUEL OUTLOOK
FRIGHTENED BY COAL
Shipments Arriving Indicate Famine
Period Has Passed.

For flve-day period shipments Of
anthracite to Washington will be in
creased by 1.ooo tons. At present there
are being shipped here 2,40o tons Of
anthracite the estimated average
daily needs of the District. The in
creased shipments were promised the
local Fuef Administrator yesterday
by United States Fuel Administration
officials.
Yesterday arrival of anthracite coal
in the city were the largest for sew
eral months. The figures given were
for the forty-eight-hour period over
Sunday. Anthracite arrivals were 142
cars carrying 61s6 tons and btu
minous eighty-one cars, 4,246 tons.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
COLONEL SET BACK
BUT STILL RESTFUL
Latest Report from Bedside Not as
Encouraging as Expected.

New York, Feb. 1.-Col. Roosevelt's
condition was reported tonight as hav-
ing suffered set back. A bulletin is
sued by the attending physicians to-
night and brought from the coloners
room by his secretary, Miss Stricken.
read: Col. Roosevelt's condition has
not materially changed since yester-
day. There was a slight set back
during the night and today he was not
as well as yesterday but it is expect
ed he will be more restful tonight" I"
He bore his pain with characteristic
stoicism. Mrs. Roosevelt has remain
ed by his bedside almost constantly.
His daughters, Mrs. Longworth. and
Mrs. Derby, have been frequent visi-
tors.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
Saved 7o4 from Drowning.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1l.-Charles E.
Clark, veteran life saver at the At
lantic bathing beach, died here to-
night. He has a record Of having
saved 7o4 persons from drowning. He
also served as an Indian fighter in
the Sioux war and was decorated for
bravery.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
Suspicious Candy Leads
To Arrest Of Russian

A man giving the name Of William
Saltzman, who says he is a native of
Russia, and who claims to live on
Georsia avenue, Washington, was
taken in custody at Camp Humphrey,
Belvoir. Fairfax County, Va, today on
suspicion Of peddfing candy which it
is thought by the authorities at that
place to contain pulverized glass.
Saltzman was brought here and
turned over to Deputy U. 8. Marshal
William Schoeni and lodged in Jail
pending a preliminary hearing.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
BOY
: HELD BY HUNS,
REPORT SAYS
Washington Herald Report
er Gives First Distressing
News to Relatives.

A Herald reporter was hrst to carry
to Sergt. Thomas Lewis, Of the Ma
rine Corps. 14l4 Seventh street. Con-
grsss Heights, the news that bis
brother. Private Hugh Lewis. Of the
Sixteenth Infantry. American expedi-
tionary force. was reported missing.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
Anarchist Under Arrest.

San Francisco. Feb. 11.--Kurt Kind,
a New York anarchist. was arrested
here today on a Presidential warrant.
He Is said to have applied for en-
ployment at munition factories, ship
yards and airplane plants throughout
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
Col F. A. Wilcox Dies
OF Pneumonia Overseas

Gen. Pershing has cabled the War
Department of the death of Col. Frank
A. Wilcox, who died on Feb. Q of
pneumonia. His brother, BENJAMIN
w. Wilcox, lives at 81 North Main
street, FAN River, Mass.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
Powerful Wedge Driven
Into Teutonic Solidarity
By Address to Congress

President Wilson yesterday held open the door separate
peace for Austria.
At the time he gave that basis peace appears
in the latest uteances Of the rulers of Germany
Before hastily summoned joint Congress he drove IN
place what Of his hearers regarded the powerful wedge
employed split apart the alliance and to
arae the people of Germany themselves from the military
rule them. ,
Once the President place the upon which
America demands that the of the world shall be buded The
fourteen parcuazed which he laid down in his epocmakng
address Of January he assembled principles The
clples are:
The Washington herald., 1918-02-12
FOUR MAIN POINTS.

First that each of settlement based uoon
the essential justice of that particular
mens as are most likely bring settlement that per-.
Second that peoples baeed about
from sovereignty they hattels and
pswns game game forever dsedied of
the balance of power but that
Third territorial settlement involved this war must be
made the interest and for the benefit OF the populations
cerned and of adjustment compromise of
claims amongst rival states; and
Fourth, that all wedehned national aspirations
corded the satisfaction be afforded them without
introducing pepetuatng old dcod
onm that would be likely the peace Of Euope
and consequently of the world"
the face the toll of the transport and the announce
ment that Russia has definitely and the Ukraine has signed
with the central powers the President told cheering audience
that more American troops and always more would go France
until a just peace attained. - -
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