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New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Union Of Liberals
Urged i'm Germany
To Save Republic
Merger With Austria, Free
Thought in Religion, Press
and Speech Desired by
German Democratic Party

COBIENZ, Dec. % (By The Associ-
ated Press Appeals for the union of
all the Liberal parties which desire a
republic and do not wish Germany to
fall into the hands either of reac-
tonaries or socialists were made at
a meeting Sunday of the German Dem
ocratic party in Coblenz
The party desires a united Germany
including German-Austria, equality be-
fore the law of citizens of all classes
male and female, freedom of thought
and and religion, free press and free
speech, but no arbitrary attacks on
the rights of the church. Families with
many children it is declared, should be
projected from excessive taxation.
SO that the burdens NAV be horne
strong industry and healthy trade are
held to be necessary, as well as free
dom of trade from the fetters of war
industries. The abolition of war indus
tries is desired.
The party advocates the living of
free peasants on free soil. Officials
must be insured a livelihood in order
to insure good service. There must be
sympathetic care for the war-wounded
and for the dependents of fallen SOL
diers, which would be made a nojnt
of honor in the new Germany.
Upon this platform, it is announced
the German Democratic Party will
stand IN the National Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Reu0lting Marines
Still BarYicaded
In Berlin Castle

PARIS, Dec. 25.-Details of the
clash between sailors and government
troops, in Berlin on the night of De-
cember % and "a are given in a Ber-
lin dispatch received by way of Bernie.
Efforts were made in vain to induce
the marines to leave Berlin, and es-
peclally the castle whe,s they have
established themselves from the be-
ginning of the revolution They were
informed that they would not receive
their pay if they did not leave the
castle.
The marines eventually occupied
military headquarters, after sending a
delegation to the military commander
of Berlin demanding that $4,000 marks
be paid to them. At the same time,
a detachment of marines attacked the
soldiers occupying the university
buildings. In an eXchangee of ma
chine gun fire, three marines were
killed and four wounded.
Later, delegation was sent to the
Chancellor's palace to discuss the sit
uation with Chancellor Ebert, Richard
Barth, secretary of the Independent
Social Democratic party, and Herr
Landsberg, Socialist member of the
keichstag. The marines put these men
under arrest, but after long discus
sion they released them. The Berlin
commander also was arrested and the
amount of money alleged to be due the
marines was seized
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Peace Promoters Fill Switzerland;
America Is Looked To as Leader

here by both Bolsheviks and anti Bol-
sheviks Direct activities of tho Boil
sheviki were stopped by the Federal
government month ago, but they have
ardent defenders among the Swiss So
enlist press.
The German representatives all
plead for quick peace. They say it
is imperative for the resurrection Of
economic life and urge the pressing
need of foodstutfs which they are
hoping to get from America.
America is the magic word in Swift
zerland now. There is a real effort to
know America, and the newspapers are
printing more true and intelligent mat
ter about the United States than ever
before. 1t IS recognized that America
Is feeding almost every country in Eu-
rope and that she has no ends to gain
from the war But, above ALL Ameri-
can democracy for the first time is
taken seriously in Europe. The masses
OF Europe, with newly given power in
their hands, recognize they can follow
no better practical model than America.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Chicago French Celebrate
Lost Provinces Return
Alsace-Lorraine Association Re,
ceives Greetings From Joffre,
POincare and George V

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Messages from
President Poincare, Marshal Joffrc and
King George were read tonight at a
"Vlctory" dinner and dance by which
several hundred Chicago members of
the Association GGnerale des Alsaciens-
lorrains celebrated the return of their
beloved provinces to France.
The greetings were read by Felix
Wlldenstein, secretary of the associa-
ton, who represented the New York
branch of the organization. Lieutenant
Louis R. Caud was present as repre-
sentative of the French High Commits
sion
"rhe task of developing the indus
tries Of the countries still confront us ,"
Mr.. Wildensten said. "American en-
terprse can do more toward restoring
Alsace-Lorraine to it's former status
commercially than any of us realize. "
He applauded Americas war efforts
and accomplishments and praised Presi-
dent Wilson.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Prospect of Help
For Great Russia
Looming in South
Generals Skoropadski and
Petlura Aided by French
in Efforts to Control the
Situation i'm the Ukraine

WARSAW, Dec. 90 (By The Associ-
ated Press).-Relief for Great Russia
seems to be coming from the south.
General Skoropadski, the deposed Het-
man of the Ukraine, and French troops
are advancing from Odessa, and it is
beileved the Ukrainian situation will
soon be under control Petlura, with
NJ ms army OF peasants, and also the
ffehch. are moving upon Kiev, where
order IS soon expected to reign.
The f1ocks of released Russian prison
ers who are making their way home
ward through Poland, all of whom ap-
pear to be tainted with Bolshevism ano
are recognized as q danger in this re-
spect by che Polish authorities. are in
iacc ALREADY causing much trouble by
their awlessness in their search foI
food.
The Bolsheviki are taking advantage
of the penniless plight of these first
,housahds OF released prisoners. whose
toIal number Is estimated at two mill
ION, and have picked up several tho,,.
sand OF them for their army by offer
ing the men clothes, food and money
OF the last of which there is plenty
SINCE the Bolsheviki control the nrinf
ing presses for The production oI
rubles "
The hrst important arrests have iust
heen made of Bolshevik emissaries. who
are arriving from Russia with million.
OF rubles for the purpose of agitatio,
and are spending several thousands ri
fubles daily. Four men were taken i,
custody on this occasion. They claimed
they had the right to spend Their
money as freely as they pleased.
They are declared to be for the mos,
part RUSSIAN Jews, nearly all of then
bearing passports issued by Count
hesSler' who was expelled from here {
week ago as representative of the
berlIh government. They were sent here
ny Leon Trotzky as members of ar
alleged Ked Cross delegation, claiming
mat their mission was the care Of Rus
sian prisoners. With the Russian
fubles tiowlng so freely, the Polish
Eohce are attempting to find the source
OF the paper ruble epidemic.
Only American interference can de
stroy Bolshevism," said Count Alex.
ander Leluchin to-day in talking viii
the correspondent. at will not bt
downed by mere hunger. 1t is mis-
take to assume that it vii die with
hunger, because that is what it started
with. AT the present time there is nc
food in the cities and towns, no to-
bacco, no salt and no sugar.
The Bolsheviki began by robbinr
and killing the mobiles and the rich
Then they attacked the bourgeoisie, the
merchants. Now they are reaching the
bottom and trying to rob each other"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26

that the government Immediately took
action in the matter of communicating
with the main headquarters, namely
Won Hindenburg, on the issues that are
expected to be decided in few days
The Congress, on the whole, has gone
a considerable way toward clearing up
the situation in Germany and has re-
vealed the comparative impotence of
the Spartacus extremists, who put their
hope in fresh upheaval by means of
ceaSeless street demonstrations and
strikes.
The government has given promise
OF future stability by deciding for the
early election Of the National Assem-
ply, and as it is undoubtedly backed
both by public opinion and is probably
best able. to lift Germany from the
slough Of misery into which it was
plunged by its own criminal action
IT Is a government indeed whose lead
ing members cannot simply disclaim
responsibility for the sins Of the old
measure it is made accountable for
them
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Is ern storff SAYS
Germany Will Rely
On Wilson's Terms
Former Ambassador Also
Declares Ex-Kaiser Is Not
Irresponsible for Grimes
of His Government

PARIS, Dec. 25-"All the belliger-
ents have accepted President Wilson's
fourteen points, and the only question
to be discussed is their interpreter
tion," said Count Won Bernstorff, for
mer German Ambassador to the Unit
cd States, in giving his opinion of
what Germany's attitude would be at
the peace conference, according to the
Geneva correspondent of the "Matin." "
Germany" declared the count, will
keep to the Presidents programme,
which grants each people of an ethni-
cal group the right to dispose of it
self"
Silent on Future Wars
Asked if he thought the Presidents
programme would furnish the basis
for a lasting peace, Count Won Bern
stortf shrugged his shoulders.
"This is the only one which can be
proposed at present" he added, "and
the attempt must be made to apply
it. At any rate We shall support it."
When he was asked by the GORE
spondent what attitude Germany would
adopt toward the East, he replied;
"All the questions concerning the new
states which nave sprung up on the
Russian frontier are the affair of the
Allies. Let them disentangle things
as best they can. We wash our hands
Of Russia. We are content to safe
guard, as far as possible, the integrity
of our territory, consulting at the same
time the will of the populations"
Defends Former Kaiser
Asked about the White Book which
Carl Kautsky is said to be preparing
in Berlin, Count Won Bernstorff said:
81 don't think the book will reveal
the individual sponsibilities of the
persons who directed Germany in 1914.
1t will rather show the collective faults
of the regime.
81 do not favor handing over the
Kaiser to the Allies. A sovereign is
not responsible for the policy of his
government"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Gen. Mangin Creets U. S.
With Praise for Its Army

WITH THE FRANCO AMERICAN
ARMY OF OCCUPATION, Dec. "a (By
The Associated Press. ).-General Man
gin said to-day it was doubtful if the
Germans yet realized the enormous
part the Americans would have plaved
III the war had they been given the op-
portunity. TO the American CORES
pondents, whom he invited to a pre-
Christmas luncheon at his headquarters
at Mayence: General Mangin praised
the work OF the Americans, especially
those divisions which had fought under
him.
The General pointed out how the
Germans were now fighting to win the
favor of the foe from across the sea
saying that propagandists were pictur-
ing President Wilson in the benignest
tones, instead of declaring that he was
attempting ''to run the world" as thew
had previously done
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Karolyi Says Allies
Break Truce Terms

II UDAPEST, Dec. 24.--Count
D Karolyi, the Hungarian lead
er, In addressing the Peoples AS
sembly to-day, complained that the
Allies were not carrying out their
part of the arrnistice agreement.
He declared it was impossible to
maintain order while the food ne
cessities of the country remained
unsatistied.
Count Karolyi told the assembly
he had sent message to President
Wilson expressing adherence to
the Presidents principle and pro-
testing against what he declared
were violations of the conditions
of the armistice. He was conf
IDENTIFY awaiting the Presidents
decision, he added.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26

1t would be wholly inconsistent with
this conception of social organization
and of government to hide from the
peoples the making Of the structure
of freedom in which they are here
after to dwell Such a procedure Of
conccalment belongs to the era when
'sovereigns and statesmen were to
ordain and peoples to obey and follow.
"All Europe is saying goodby to that
and joining her voice to that Of Ameri-
ca. We must take counsel together on
the ground Of the future, not Of the
past"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26

them and the people of the United
States. l, like them, shall carry away
with me the most delightful recollec-
tions, and in my heart shall always say
as I now say:
"fVive la France"
The Presidential train, which left
Paris at midnight, drew into the
Chaumont Station at o'clock this
morning. General Pershing, General
Wirbe1, the French officer commanding
the zone; M. Fossien, Prefect of the
Department of the Marne. and M. Levy
Alphandery, Mayor Of Chaumont, were
on the platform to receive the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson, who, after re-
spending to the cordial greetings
passed through a salon hung with red
tapestries and flags to the courtyard
where company of the 109th French
Infantry and company of the 102d
American Infantry were drawn up to
render honors.
drizzling ooio rain was falling
when the Presidents train pulled into
the station. The troops declared the
weather was exceptionally fine, as COM
pared with the usual brand of weather,
and every one had broad smile beam
ing above his mud despatched khaki
uniform.
Things were in motion early for the
review. When the President raised the
curtain of window in his car, the first
person he saw was q strapping Ameri-
can doughboy on guard, who gravely
came to salute.
Merry Christmas" Says President
The President smilingly gave him a
"Merry Christmas" and made him the
happiest soldier in France. A French
troop train passing gave "Vive Will
son!"
AS his train moved in the President
saw on every hand monuments of
Americas participation in the war.
There were great piles of supplies
everywhere, and American soldiers
swarmed on locomotives, boxcars, tree
tops and every point of vantage to get
q glimpse Of the President and shout
8 merry Christmas"
The folks back home would have
called 1t the dreariest Christmas Day
IN history, but it was the greatest one
for these American troops, and evil
IDENTIFY very happy one for the Pres
adent. He was ready for the "bg day."
and looking forward to every feature.
He remarked that the rolling hills and
wooded ridges looked not unlike the
Virginia hills, where he was accustomed
to ride and play golf when at home
Greeted by Pershing
President Wilson's train was held I
outside the town for a time to accord |
with the programme Of the local Off
cials.
At the Hotel de Vile, the Mayor, in
a speech of welcome, announced to the
President that the town of Chaumont
in order to commemorate forever this
historic day, had decided to seal into
the wall Of the Hall of Fetes mar
bic slab bearing in golden letters the
uo'S VI 1ic eoAueliC VlSlb. ne dUOeO
that the people were planning to erect
monuments to the Americans and
British
The Mayor presented to Mrs. Wilson
box filled with gloves.
After the review President Wilson
and party went to Moneigny-le- Roi,
where he and Mrs. Wilson took their
Christmas dinner.
In the afternoon the President visit
cd the troops in their billets. He re-
turned to Chaumont in time to leave
at 6 O'clock for London.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
By Elias Tobenkin
New York Tribune
C,.c;oI C1bJo Cs,.,,.,.


Special Gable Serp;cs
tCopyrisft. 1919. Now York Tribune Inc.)
BERNIE, Dec. switzerland to-
day is n rocking g-cradle Of world peace
Geneva, Lausanne, Berne Zurich and
Basic are teeming with committees
from Germany, Hungary Austria, Rus
sia, Poland, the Balkans, Czccho-Slo-
vakia and Jugo-Slavia, all striving for
the most advantageous peace possible.
The Poles are talking for big Po-
land and the Czecho -Slovaks are laying
plans for such an extensive state that
the Poles are afraid Bohemia may be
trying to become to the small Slav ma
tions what Prussia was to the smaller
German nationalities.
Germany is hard at work here mould
ing opinion in favor Of a mild peace
on the ground of her hunger and with
a threat of Bolshcvism if the terms
are too hard.
The cause Of Russia is being pleaded
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Two New U. S. Bishops
Are Named bv Pone

ROME, Dec. 2s.-Pope Benedict has
nominated the Rev Joseph F.. McGrath
parish priest of St Patrick's Church
Tacoma, Diocese of Seattle, to be
Bishop Of Baker City, Ore.
Inc nomination is also announced Of
the Rev; Edmond Heelan, parish priest
OF the Church of the Sacred Heart in
Fort Fort Dodge, Iowa, Diocese of Sioux
City, as Titular Bishop of Gerasa,
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Early Thaw Floods Lyons
Snow From Glaciers
Forces Waters Over Ranks

LYONS, Dec. Heavy rains and
melting snow on the glaciers have swol-
len the Rhone to such an extent that
most OF the cellars and easements in
TINS city have been flooded. The bridge
oulit IN 1914 was swept away by the
hlgn and rapidly flowing waters.
The entire plain both to the nortb
and south of Lyons is Inundated ava -
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26

ier contemplated raising the question
Of its return to Spain, that country ex-
pressing Willingness, if necessary, to
concede Ceuta, on the Moroccan side
of the strait, to Great Britain in ex-
change for Gibraltar, holding that pos
session of Ceuta by the British would
afford equal stragetic advantage in
modern warfare
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
French Prisoners
Return Home From German,

PARIS. Dec. 25.-Two hundred and
sseventy-fve thousand French prisoners
have returned from Germany. There
stlll remain In Germany 200 900 French
men, large number of whom are
already homeward bound.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
American Consul Is
Arrested bv RoIshev;L; ;

p ODESSA, Dec. 20 (By The Associated
Iress The Bolsheviki have arrested
American Consul Treadweu at Tasb
kent Russian Turkestan. accord;nS ,'..> ~
a wireless message received here.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Spanish Premier and
Allied Leaders Talk
On Cibraltar's Future

PARIS, Dec. 25.-During the recent
visit here of Count Romanones, the
Spanish Premier. extended consulta-
tions are reported to have been held
by him with French and American
statesmen regarding the Moroccan
question, which was discussed in both
its military and financial phases. The
future status of Gibraltar is said also
to have come up for consideration.
On his arrival at Madrid Premier
Romanones is understood to have ex-
pressed great satisfaction over the re-
suit of his conferences.
1t was reported in Paris December @
that Premier Romanones planned to re
turn to Paris III the near future to
confer with Allied and American rem
resentatives over questions vitallv con
cerning Spain. In connection with the
status of Gibraltar it was declared in
some quarters that the Spanish Prem
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
City of CobIenS Plays
Santa tn americans
By Wilbur Forrest
Neao Yorit Tyibune
Special Cubic Servtce

New York Tvibune
Special Cabte .Service
Copyright. 1913. New York Tribune Inc)
rOBLENZ, Dec. 25.-As a
~ Christmas Offering the city
of Coblenz presented to every
American officer at the headquar-
ters Of the army Of occupation
box Of q hundred expensive
Turkish cigarettes.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Wur'enberg May Abolish
NObiliarv Titles and Power.

MUNICH, Dec. 25 (By The Asso-
Grated Press).-The New Wurtemberg
government, says a Stuttgart dispatch,
and powers.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26
Barbosa Has Formed
New Portuguese Canine,

LISBON, Dec. 24.-A new Portuousse
Ministry has been formed as follows.
Premier and Minister of the Interior
-Tamagnini Barbosa; Minister Of
Finance, Reimas; Minister of War
Cortereal; Minister of Marine. Souza
Faro; Minister of Justice, Alfonso
Mello; Minister of Commerce, Azevedo
Reeves; Minister of Agriculture, Fer
nandez Oliveira; Minister of Labor.
Forbes Bessa; Minister of Colonies
baptsta Coelho; Minister of Public In
structlon, Alfredo Magalhaes; Minister
of Food, Acevedo
General Rhodes Is Recovering
PARIS, Dec. 25-The condition of
Major General Charles D. Rhodes. head
New-York tribune., 1918-12-26

of the American Armistice Commis-
sion, who was injured in the fall eff an
airp lane near Paris Monday, continued
to show improvement to-day Unless
unforeseen complications occur his
complete recovery may be expeetei
soon
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
1t Was TO Be a
Before-the-War Show

The company decided OF musical
had enough of that. Let civilians go
10 the theatre to see chorus girls in
Khaki and George Cohan wave the
flag This show" said Lieutenant
O'Halloran, speaking for the division,
thirty thousand strong, will be a reg
ular beforet thewar performance. Well
not economize on settings, costumes or
effort. It'll be the equal of any revue
ever seen in New York City" And the
lieutenant was greeted with hearty
cheers.
Private Hugh STANCE, who dramatized
Seventeen wrote the comedy. 1t is
called you Know Me, AL. Doesn't it
sound metropolitan?
The scenery, costuming and lighting
are under the direction of Private c..
c. Bcall, formerly an art director in
large film company
Sergeant Leon De Costa provides
and directs the music. He directed
Alma, Where Do You Live?" before
taking UP his residence at Camp Wads-
worth.
1t was difficult to pick leading
lady. Oh, dear me-not because of
lack of material in United States
army camp. but because of the numer-
Gus fitting applicants. I can't imagine
a United States soldier in pair of
corsets and an evening gown, but
New-York tribune., 1918-03-17
Will Put On a Before
the-War Sho.u Writ
ten, Staged and
Acted by Profess
sionals, Who Haze
Left theWhit Lights
for the Trenches
By r. c. Gibbs

~ PARTANBURG is to have a regu-
- lar Broadway production, direct
cd, staged and acted by profes-
professionals, mind you, who
are all enlisted men in the eth Oi-
vision, National Guard, stationed at
Camp Wadsworth.
When Major General Organ appoint
ed Lieutenant ". J. OHalloran amuse-
ment officer and Lieutenant O'Halloran
sent out an o S for the beauty and
talent of the 9th, SO many applicants
appeared that it was necessary to cali
out the military police. So, they
thumbed through the 10000 personal
cards of the division, which, among
other details, give the mems previous
occupations. and when the next 0 S
was sent out, it contained the restric-
tion, "Only professionals need apply
From these men who had worked in
metropolitan theatres-most of the
National Guard at Camp Wadsworth
are New York and Brooklyn regiments
they picked only the best of the az
tors, directors, librettists, musicians
stage hands, scene shifters, cectr-
clans, etc. They had their pick Of all
the many craftsmen needed in the
building Of a regular show.