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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
RUSS PROBLEM
UNDETERMINED
BY J. w. r. MASON

written for the United Press)
NEW YORK. Dec. 3I.-Refusal
by the allies to send an army into
Russia to subdue the Bolsheviki is
in accord with the principle of the
Monroe doctrine, under which the
United States has persistently
refused TO sanction the collection of
Latn-American debts TO Europe by
means of warships.
Democratic opinion in Europe is
indorsing the American viewpoint
and will not sanction the use of for
eign mercenaries to come to the re-
lief OF any faction in Russia
The plea OF the Russian moder-
ates for armed aid from the West
ern democracies is. in itself. a strong
criticism OF the influence of the inn
moderates themselves in Russia
II they cannot overthrow the Boil
sheviki without the aid OF alien help.
the implication is very strong that
the moderates are in minority.
II follows. from this fact. that the
allies must soon begin to consider
the question OF recognizing the Boil
shev;ki administration. II the ma
jority of the Russian people want
the Bolsheviki in office, then the
Bolsheviki regime is the de facto
government of Russia.
The actual test as to whether tho
Bolsheyiki really are the majority
party is the continued inability Of
the other parties TO take over the
government themselves
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Continued ON Page Ten
VOniInucd on Fage TcnI
PLANS WORLD
LABOR COURT

LONDON. Dec. Establishmcn Mt
OF n permanent international court,
to adjust employment conditions as
part OF the league of nations. Is being
considered by the British cabinet. the
Express said today.
The war cabinet is considering a
proposal 10 ask the peace delegates
to appoint n commission for investi-
cation OF the question of information.
al adjustment OF conditions OF en-
ployment." said the Express.
"A plan In expected TO be submit
ted for establishment Of an interna-
tional court TO secure joint action on
such matters. II is certain the sug-
gestion Will be adopted. and II IL GER
tain such an organization would
grow out OF the peace conference as
part OF the league of nations.
France cordially sympathizes
with labor's demands that It he rep
resented in the negotiations, and II is
likely that several employers and
workers will go TO the conference"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
CHICAGO. Dec. 31.-Victor L.
Berger. socialist congressman
eaect from Wisconsin, accepted
his opportunity today 10 deny
flatly charges OF pro-Germanism.

Called as witness in his trial
here with four other socialists on
charges OF conspiring to violate the
espionage act. Berger was permitted
TO talk freely on his own carrier. So
cialism and newspapering.
Are you pro-kaiser7" asked the
prosecuting attorney.
Nor roarcd Berger. You can't
be pfo-kaiser and socialistic at the
same time; the terms are contradic.
tory"
HeEarstng the aforementioned
charge Chat as editor Berger ordered
German dispatches printed ahead OF
allied battle news In the Milwaukee
Leader. Berger quickly admitted IL.
They were all lies" he said. Il
believed the German lies were n little
nearer the truth than the allied lies.
told my men to print the German
lies first. and then the other lies aft.
er them"
In discussing socialism. Berger de-
clared his belief that the war would
have been prevented II French and
Belgian delegates 20 the information
al socialist congress at Copenhagen.
in 1910. had not blocked denuncia-
ton OF nilitarism and Imperialism.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
TRACTION VOTE
IS DUE TODAY

The vote on the traction bills au.
thorizing the city to take over the
car lines on payment OF $4,000. 900
in public utility bonds. was slated
for meeting OF the city council late
Tuesday afternoon.
The vote will be taken this after
noon; we expect a majority for the
deal" said Mayor Hanson. at noon.
Unless something unforeseen
arises, the traction deal will be set.
tied once and for all this afternoon, {"
said Councilman William Hickman
Moore. after coming out of confer
ence with the mayor.
Corporation Counsel Walter +.
Meier and Assistant Corporation
Counsel Kennedy. spent the morn.
ing in conference with the mayor
and Moore-again probing the trac.
ton bills for any overlooked de-
ficiencies.
A five-to-four vote in favor OF the
deal Is expected. with Councilmen
Erickson. Lane. Haas and Cotterill
voting against the measure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE WILL VISIT AMERICA
TREATING OUR
YANKS ROUGH

The outburst of Senator Chamberlain yesterday
in criticism of the treatment of soldiers cannot
be dismissed as political propaganda
Go TO the Soldiers and Sailors club in Seattle Go
To any place where few soldiers sailors
grouped. Talk to most any of them in private-and
you will know that there is abundance of fact to
substantiate the charges set forth by Senator Cham
berain.
Theoretically men who discharged entitled
TO months pay TO start them in civilian life again.
In practice however many of them do not get
this pitifully small amount the $50 which in
these days of high costs is almost insignificant
The governments treatment of soldiers-and their
famies-has been rough. outrageously Whether
il has been due TO neglect otherwise the suffer
ing is the same.
And We have today the spectacle Of the brave
men who had offered their very lives to their
try thrown upon the world empty yhanded Their
salaries have not been paid in full. in many in
stances their dependents have not received the gov
ernment allotment for months. They enter civilian
Some OF them have had to apply to the Seattle Red
Cross for enough money to furnish them with lodg-
ing and food until they could get a civilian job
II is not healthy situation. II is not good to
have these discontented. suen grumbng.
Proud of their country in war. they must not be
ashamed of it in peace time.
The red tape which has made this situation pos
sible must be cut-and cut swiftly
Our soldiers and sailors entitled TO a better
deal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Says Britain and
II. S. Are Agreed

LONDON, Dec. 3I.-CompIete un'
dcrstandlng has been reached be.
tween Great Britain and the United
states as result OF President VIII.
sons visit. according to the Ex'
change Telegraph today, quoting n
member OF the presidents suite as
lts authority.
The news agency said 1t was in
formed that there In now n com
pIete and solid understanding be.
tween the two countries"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Famous Men Won't
Be on Committee
With VIM. Hearst

NEW YORK. Dec. 3i.--The names
OF Dr. Henry Van Dyke. former min
lister to tho Netherlands. and Charles
u. Hughes. former Justice OF the su-
preme court Of the United States. to-
day were added 90 the list OF those
who have declined TO serve on the
mayors committee 60 welcome re-
turning soldiers, because OF the bres-
encc of William n. Hearst as chair
man OF the committee.
Correspondence between Hughes
and the mayor and Van Dyke and
the mayor was made public today.
Both Van Dyke and Hughes ex-
pressed appreciation OF the invita-
ton. but declared Hearst's presence
prevented.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31

complete for an all.night French
mRsque ball.
At the Pantages, Moore. Levy's
Orpheum and Oak theatres. special
midnight matinees will be staged.
Moving picture houses running
midnight shows include tho Liberty.
Coliseum, Strand and Colonial.
The Levy's orpheum entertain.
ment will include an ailnight dance
on the stage and In the foyer.
Scores OF private dances will be
held thruout the city.
Hazen J. Titus. president OF the
Chnuncey Wright Restaurants Co.
will entertain the Mother Ryther
Homo children at New Years day
dinner Wednesday at i422 Third ave.
Mother Ryther herself will be
there" says Titus. "and we are
planning a great treat for these less
fortunate kiddies. for whose welfare
and happiness we all must help"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Captain Seeking
Jobs for Troops
From Camp Lewis

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 2i.-Captain
Beverly s. Clendenin began n tour
OF Northern California counties to.
day. seeking jobs for soldiers.
lie ls detailed to make good the
promise OF the state council OF defense
that California will guarantee to ev.
cry honorably discharged soldier
and sailor. either his old job or a
better one.
Clendenin was detailed for the
work by Gen. Leitch. commandant
at Camp Lewis He has already met
with big employers and farmers OF
San joaquin and Sacramento val.
Ieys.
Later they will visit the southern
counties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Hindenburg Wants
British in Berlin

LONDON. Dec. Marshal Won
iiindenburg has teiegraphod Ger
man financial leaders that he will
support British occupation of Bcr-
lin. 1t was reported in IA dispatch
received by the Daily Mail today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Three Homes Are
Blown Up; Bombs
Scatter Shrapnel

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-Homes
OF three prominent citizens here were
in ruins today. the result of explo-
sions OF shrapnel bombs, timed to so
off practically simultaneously.
one person, Mrs. VIM. Gray
Knowles. wife of n city court judge,
was injured by flying shrapnel
Tho homes attacked by the bomb
ers were those of Justice Robert Won
Moschzisker. state supreme court.
Superintendent OF Police w. II. Mills
and Ernst Trigg, president Of the
Chamber of Commerce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Montana Enters
Ranks of "Drys"

HELENA. Dec. 3i.--At midnight
Monday. following day OF fast
and furious liquor sales. Montana
went dry. Enormous quantities OF
liquor are stored for private use.
tho law not prohibiting this. In
Butte. $50 saloons were closed also
three breweries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Why Not a Captured
Cannon in Seattle?

Let us see that Seattle gets captured German
cannon!
Let's take the matter up with our congress-
man and the department.
Set that relic up in front of the city hall or in
some other public square, where all see it.
1t will be than memorial of the valor of
American sodiers-who, by the way, never have lost
a
1t would keep green the memory of democracy's
victory autocracy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
S250,000 MORE
TO GO ON W.S.S,

Seattle. on the last lap of its ef.
forts to subscribe its quota in War
Savings Stamps. must buy s25o.000
worth by midnight tonight. or the
city will have blotted its war record
with one failure.
Mondays sales of stamps totaled
$4,000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Two Residences Are
Damaged by Fires

Two residences. one at Ballard
and one i'm the University district,
were damaged by fire Tuesday
morning. The first. at 925 w. 57th
St. the property OF Il. o. Barnhart.
was damaged to the extent of 5000:
the second, owned by Mrs. Gertrude
Knapp. at 4131 14th ave. N. f.. sus.
tanned n $3.50 loss. Fire in both in.
stances originated from the kitchen
stove
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Influenza Slightly
Increasing Tuesday

Indications that Influenza was
mounting slightly were contained in
Tuesdays health department reports
by noon. one death and 81 new
cases We're reported
Ten deaths and 90 new influenza
cases are recorded by the city health
department Monday, these embracing
the ts-hour period OF Sunday and
Monday.
The daily average may be expected
to mount again. because OF the con-
gestion and excitement OF the holi-
days, according TO the city health
commissioner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Forbid Germans to
Aid the Bolsheviki

BERLIN. Dec. 31.--The German
army command has telegraphed
strict orders to the eastern command
against giving arms to Bolsheviki
sympathizers, declaring such action
would be in violation OF the armis-
uce and might lead to renewal OF
the war
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
by EDWIN HuLLINGER

Omitted Preaz staff Correspondent
LONDON. Dec. si.--The coming
six months will decide whether the
Irish question will be settled peace.
fully or hloodily. Edward Shortt,
chief secretary for Ireland. told the
United Press today.
The Dublin convention next
month. At which an attempt 20
form an Irish republic may be made.
is expected TO be the deciding issue.
The Sim Felncrs have an oppor.
Shortt said. Sane. cool action is
now OF the most vital importance
for ireland. We will not permit any
advocates OF extreme physical forcc
10 gain control OF the situation.
Il do not consider that the large
Sim Fcin vote in the recent parlia-
menary elections shows n demand
for separation from England. | be-
licvc that from so TO 20 per cent Of
the Sim Feiners can be persuaded
10 accept home rule"
Important Meeting
From other sources the United
Press learned that the Dublin con-
vention undoubtedly will constitute
the most important event in modern
Irish history. II WIN be attended
by the Sim Fciners. II will con-
sist OF Sim Fein members OF parlia.
ment and several nationalist mem.
bers and the remainder will be Sim
Feiners. especially elected for the
occasion.
IL ~ understood that Great
Britain will refuse TO recognize the
peace delegation which will be elect.
cd by the convention. As result.
the subsequent action OF the con.
vention will be highly important.
Government officials declare that
any revolutionary movement would
not have the slightest chance OF sue.
cess.
Well informed Irish officials say
the British government Is consider.
ing n loan OF 100000 pounds $40.
900 900, for the development OF Irish
Industries.
Army motor trucks will be pro-
vided for road transportation and
naval motor ships will be turned
over TO the Irish fisheries. Exten-
sive road building win be under.
taken.
School teachers salaries will be
increased. Special provision will be
made for development OF the peat
and flax industries.
Sir Horace Plunkett. IL is report
ed. is forming new home rule
party TO replace the nearly extinct
nationalists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Prince Henry to
Support Wilhelm

BERLIN. Dec. 3t.--Prince Henry
was quoted today as declaring that
he will personally testify that his
brother, the former kaiser. zealously
endeavored until the last moment TO
avert the war
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
RALEOUR IN PARIS

PARIS. Dec. 31.-Forolgn Secre-
tary Balfour arrived here today and
went into conference with Col.
House on details OF organization OF
the peace deliberations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
SENTENCED TO DEATH

ROME, Dec. 31.--The supreme
court has rejected the appeal Of
Carpi and MaschinI. sentenced to
death for completely In sinking the
battleship Benedetto Brin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
WILL DESTROY OPIUM

LONDON, Dec 3f.--The Evening
News announces that II understands
the Chinese government viii destroy
200 chests of opium valued at
100000 pounds 914 900 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
1e.02i YANKS TO COME

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Desig
nation to early convoy OF 2.13S off
GERS and 12,O2a men OF the A. Il. T.,
was announced by the war depart
mont today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Denies Any
Trouble in
Peace Talk
Poincare Says Reports Of
Difference Are Mere
fabricati0ns
PRAISES U. S. TROOPS

BY WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS
copyrighted. 1918. by United rrcssl
PARIS. Dec. 3i.--Pr~sident
Poincarr Is planning TO visit the
United States after tn. pace
conference.
lie revealed this to-day. during
Press. In which he FORECAST that
France. the United States and
the allies In general win enter
the conference alrcady agreed
ON the bases for pcace.
No dates and no details have been
fixed for Polncare's visit. but June
or July have been tentatively sug
gestcd to him.
Naturally he said. with smile,
the conference is held. will be un-
able TO leave before ~ is ended"
Reports of material diffcrencsn
among the allies. posncar- declared
then reiterated--arc mere flbrica.
lions.
See~ No Trouble
Il do not foresee the slightest
trouble in arriving at complete ae.
cord. even TO the details" he said
we are already In harmony on gen.
cral lines. The details will be settled
as soon as the delegates get down
TO work. II will take some time.
OF course. as there In n tremendous
amount OF detail"
Poincarc early directed the con.
vcrsation to President Wilson's
presence In France. In an evident
desire TO show his appreciation OF
the American executives visit
We are particularly happy over
the visit Of President Wilson," he
said. You saw the reception accord.
cd him. This was due equally 20 the
French people admiration for the
American people. and to the
appreciation OF the great role the
American president played In the
war.
I'VE wish him Joy in his new cit.
ixenship quite as tho this were his
home. He Is bound to play capital
role in the conference. Much good
mas DfsU hcCorDpnSueu Nv MS Cofb-
ing. We appreciate his collaboration.
which has been the greatest help.
MANY problems remain to be
solved. not only for Western Europe
but for the Near East. Africa and
elsewhere. All necessarily will come
up at the conference where we
hope, at least. TO have the assistance
OF your president In the settlement
OF the principles before his de
parture."
Poincare smiled. then added:
There is so much 10 do he may
yet have to remain some time
among us"
President Poincare greeted the cor
respondent at the door of his study
in the Elysee palace and Indicated
chairs at the side OF his desk. a
beautiful example OF the Louis
period. Only one other person was
present. a staff captain who pre-
sented the correspondent.
The whole tone OF the convcrsa-
ton was permeated with the presi-
dents friendly feeling toward Amer
lea.
In response 10 a suggestion that
the French are modest TO the point
Of reticence. the president replied:
since the war. Frenchmen have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Wilson Is
Ready for
Italy Trip
Leaves Dover for France
Today After Sending New
Year Greetings
ANSWER ClEMENCEAU
BN ROBERT j. BENDER

BN ROBERT J. BENDER
United Press Correspondent
DOVER. dec. 3i.---President
Wilson will reply 90 Premier
CIemenceau's speech regarding
balance Of power" at the prop
cr time.
The president left England to-
day perfectly satisfied with tho
results accomplished and not In
the least disturbed BY Clem~n-
ccau's statements.
a careful analysis OF the speech
indicates the French premier is
prepared TO conc.de much In the
interest OF right His attitude IL
not regarded as any cause for
alarm.
Thanks King George
Wilson's hast act before his de
parture was TO telegraph 20 King
George. thanking him for his hos
pttastsy and sss>sstas~ --asus snss ps>s
family "a Happy New Year and
peace and prosperity for Great
Britain.
The president and his party left
Dover for Calais on the transport
Brighton shortly after II a. m. a
naval and military guard was
drawn up at the pier whsn the par
~ embarked
The Brighton will be escorted
half way across the channel By
British destruycrs. where they viii
be replaced by French destroyera
British alrplanes will accompany
the steamer to the French coast
President Wilson's departure
from England brought to close
one Of the most momcntous events
In British history.
There was no doubt that the pco.
pie. as well as the statesmen. felt
the presidents visit had accom-.
plishcd complete understanding
OF British and American aims.
As the president departed. his
sweeping declaration at Manchester
against "A balance OF power" togeth-
er with Premier Ciemenceau's open
advocacy OF return TO that ancient
form OF alliance. filled the public
mind.
Theories Are Aired
while newspaper headlines empha-
sizcd Ciemcnceau's quotation OF his
conversation with Wilson. interpret
ing II as showing the president was
agreeable toward Britain's retention
OF control OF the sen, private conver-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
PERMIT DISINCORPORATION

Superior Judge Tallman signed
petition of the Seattle Pile Driving
company, a local stock company. to
disincorporate the concern Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Russ Bolsheviki
Arrive in wilma

STOCKHOLM. Dec. 31.-Russian
Bolshevik leaders were reported to-
day TO have arrived in wilma. pre-
pared to annex Lithuania to the
soviet republic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Bolsheviki
MakeGain
in Battles
Christmas Day Fight Nets
Terrorists important
Advantages
HOLDING RAILWAY LINE
BY Unsfcd Press Leased Wire
Direct to The Star

LONDON. Dec. 31.-Capture Of
10 towns. four villages and an i'm
portant section Of railway by tho
Bolsheviki WAS reported In q wirc-
less received from Moscow today.
On Christmas day. the dispatch
said. the Bolsheviki captured Novo-
zbkon. Savliychi. Purovka. Shumli-
va, Pogoreitay. kadoff. kordy. Or
lovka, Klintay. Trupansk and four
villages
Two days later they occupied the
Zaporojeki railway from Nejnod-
neproysk 20 Grishino. After stub
born battle on December IS. the
Red army captured Kirbilihof- Tho
same day the Let's took zegevold.
near Riga.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
ALEXANDER TO PARIS

ATHENS. Dec. S.--Kins. Alexan-
der will visit Paris. London and
Rome the last of next month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Sentenced to 80 Days
for Stealing a Suit

Pleading guilty to the charge Of
stealing suit OF clothes from Mike
Gavin, local clothier, Robert f.
Thomas was sentenced 10 90 days
in the county stockade by Justice OF
the Peace Brinker Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
GERMAN BUSINESS
MEN ARE HOPEFUL.

They hope for the granting Of
raw materials by the allies and per.
mission 10 restrict importation OF
manufactured products while they
are getting on their feet commercial
ly. Business men OF the country
await. like dogs on leash. the an
nouncement Of terms on which they
can resume business relations with
the world outside. Until these terms
are given them. they can only pre-
pare for their future activity.
The same uncertainty applies to
the business Of people outside Of
Germany with the Germans.
THE Germans have never feared
boycott. They do not now. They
say a boycott on German goods is
impossible"
Dunning says the food situation in
the Industrial districts IL acute. He
has sent TO the staff OF Food Di.
rector Hoover "A report that "20. 900.
0e9 people will be threatened with
starvation in these districts unless
the allies help them"
He said IL was a question mainly
Of low reserve stores and difficulties
Of distribution combining 10 make II
almost impossible TO get food to
these congested districts as rapidly
as needed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31

The prisoners are said 10 have ac.
cumuiated enough provisions for a
long selge. They have holsted an
Irish flag. improyised from a bed
coyeriet. and are playing revolution
ary tunes on instruments made
from kitchen utensils.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Irish Held
Prisoners
Start Riot
Peace or BIoodshed Is to
Come in important Ques-
tion in Next Six Months
THE JAIL is BARRICAOEO

Tuesday - the last day 10 make
good on War Satfnps Stamps.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31
Services for John s. Brace. proml

nent lumber dealer. who died sun.
day. were held from the family resi-
dence, 40 N. Prospect ST.. Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31

CHPBULDING has been particular contribution the safety
Of the world But did We dug pockets
and approximately five millions charitable and
enterprises odd Liberty Bonds
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31

! Tuesday is the last day TO make
good on War Sdtin0S Stamps.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-31

BELFAST. Ireland. Dec. 81
Sim Fcin prisoners hire have
barricadsi themselves In their
wing Of the Jail and declared
their defiance Of the authorities.
military officer~ report.