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The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
FRENCH BOARD
HAS AUDIENCE
WITH WILSON
President Will Greet Off
cial Mission of Scholars
at White House.
STUDY u. S. SCHOOLS
Members Of Party Will
Tour U. S. During Next
Three Months.

Arrived at an uncommonly oppor-
tune time, the official mission of
French scholars to the United States,
whose theme Is the binding of
France and America more closely to-
gether in intellectual sympathy" will
this afternoon be received at the
White House by President Wilson,
who has invited the mission to
luncheon tomorrow afternoon.
Prof. Theodore Reinach. editor of
the Gazette des Beaux-Arts, lieuten-
ant colonel in the French army; Prof
Emmanuel de Martonne, of the Uni
versity of Paris. and Prof. Fernanc
Baldensperger. also of the University
of Paris, the members of the mission,
arrived at Union Station yesterday
afternoon and were received by a
delegation of distinguished Washing
tonians.
Met by NotabIea.
Among the Americans who greeted
the French educators were Mai. Gen.
w. G. Gorgas, Charles d. Walcott,
DR.. James Brown Scott, Bishop Sha-
han, President Collier, of George
Washington University; DR.. Leo S.
Rowe. S. N. D. North. Col John Wig
more and William Phillips, first as
ststant Secretary of State.
In the three months which we will
spend in the United States" said Col.
Reinach, I'VE are planning to give
lectures about French matters in Eng
lish, not only to the few who under
stand French. These talks will be,
not about matters Immediately con-
nected with the war, but will be con-
cerned with the different aspects of
French culture and civilization. Mem
bers of our mission will speak on
French manners, geography, history,
natural science. music, archaeology
and fine arts, discussing what they
have been, are and are likely to be-
come.
I'm becoming acquainted with
American educators, scholars ana
heads of museums. we hope to learn
a great deal from them as well as
give them information about our
selves. We hope to learn from them
about the American system of educa-
ton with a view to adapt the French
educational institutions to the young
American. so that the great number
of young Americans who have here
tofore received part of their educa-
ton in Germany may now come to
France for it,"
should Ignore Barriers.
Col. Reinach pointed out that the
political institutions and the social
ideals of France and America are so
much alike that there is no reason
why the two countries should not
come closer together in the future in
intellectual, as we'll as commercial
and economic matters.
The program which has been ar
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The Washington herald., 1918-11-18

of the American church and Bishop
of Missouri, and the Right Rev. Frank
pu Moulin. Bishop Coadjutor of Ohio.
Fla RS OF our, allies fianked either side
cf the altar. this being the sole dec
grafton. Soon after President and
Mrs. Wilson arrived, the chanting of
the professional hymn reached the
compensation from a distant part OF
the building. all present joining in the
words as the procession of clergy and
choir boys. headed by lad bearing
a cross and another one holding alott
an American flag. entered the chapel
and moved to places on either side
of the altar.
The Very Rev. G.. c. F. Bratenahl.
d. D.. read the lesson. DR.. William
L. De Vries then sang ten special
prayers.
President Wilson seemed more deep
ly affected during the recital of the
prayer in behalf of those who made
the supreme sacrifice than at any
time during the service. This prayer,
which follows, seemed to affect every
one in the same way, many of the
women restraining tears with an ef-
fort during its rendition:
Prayer for Dead Heroes.
20 Saviour of the world, who on
the Cross didst offer up thy life
for the blessing of all mankind /;
we praise and glorify Thee for the
good examples of all those who
have followed Thee and have Of
fered their lives in the great war
for the redemption of their fellow
men, and for the defense and main
tenance of Justice and liberty. Re-
ward them with the fulness of joy
in Thy presence for evermore. Grant
to US all a like spirit of devotion
and oblation, and that their sacri-
fee may not be in vain. endue us
with the will and the wisdom to
continue their endeavors, to the end
that peace and good will. righteous
ness and freedom, may prevail
among all peoples. to the glory and
honor of Thy name. who livest and
reignest with the Father and the
Holy Spirit. one God. world without
end. Amen"
There was a general prayer of
Thanksgiving in which all Joined.
the congregation sang America
and then Bishop Harding delivered a
strong sermon.
The service closed with benedic-
tion and the singing of the recess
sional hymn.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18

WANTS UNION
Grand Duchy Would Avoid
German Influence by
Joining Belgium.

The growing sentiment of the LUZ
embourgers, who wish to see the
grand duchy delivered forever from
German influence and united again
with Belgium, has been much talked
of abroad in the last few days, owing
to the rapid developments in the Eu-
ropean situation. This announcement
was made yesterday by the Belgian
official information service. The Lux
embourgers, continued the statement,
are tied to Belgium by affinity of race,
common history, similar tempera-
ment and education and joint inter-
ests.
One bond to Belgium is the fact
that the grand duchy. having no unf-
versities of its own, sends many stu
dents to the Belgian universities; as
its civil law is still in the Code Ma
poleon, its lawgivers must be trained
in legal faculties where that code is
being taught those of Belgium or
France Many natives of Luxem-
bourg, the Belgian report added, serv-
ed with the Belgian colors in the war.
among them thirty-one officers. They
are also numerous in other public
services, particularly in the state
schools where their command of
French and German makes them use
full.
Feeling Toward Luxembourg.
The feeling of the Belgian people re-
garding Luxembourg is thus express
ed by the Belgian information service:
The Luxembourg question does not
concern Luxembourg alone; it is also
a Belgian question. Like the injus-
tice of the treaty of Frankfort in 1871
that tore Alsace and Lorraine from
France, so has the treaty of 1889 sepa-
rated from Belgium 10000 of its in
habitants.
Belgium has never ceased to feel
close kinship with its lost province
and very naturally, should Luxemt
bourg disappear as a state, her sons
would become again the proud and
true Belgians they were before 1899
and ever since long centuries"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
PEACE PROTEST.
OF. AUSTRALIA
GROWS BITTER
Hughes Assertion Of Right
to Bar German Trade
Stirs London Press.
WILSON CLAUSE ROLLS
Bonar Law Says Dominions
Will Have Full Share
in Negotiations.

London, Nov 17-Commenting on
the public imbroglio raised by Will
lam Morris Hughes. Prime Minister
of Australia. because Australia was
not represented at the Versailles
conference, and with regard to Pres
ident wilson's fourteen peace prin-
cipals, Chancellor of the EXchequer
Bonar Law made this statement to-
day:
In our view there is no real con-
nection between the peace confer
ence and the armistice terms. for
the reason that with the exception
of one clause everything the allies
and the dominions ever asked can
be claimed under these conditions
The British government has
given definite promise that its over.
seas dominions will have a full
share in the peace negotiations.
81 cannot go into details as to
why the Australian Prime Minister
was not invited to the Versailles
conference"
Premier Is Emph Htic.
The controversy was opened by Pre-
mier Hughes in a ringing speech al
the Baltic House in which he said:
Clause three Cof President VIII
sons fourteen points, deprives US oi
our most vital sovereign power. Con-
seauentIy. in the name of the Aus
tralisn people, I protest most en-
phatically against that clause.
President Wilson made it cleai
that the power to discriminate &c
tween friends and enemies has gone
forever. l do rot think the Amer
lean people intend that our free de-
mocracy shall be thus penalized. W.
will not submit 10 our rights beinl
taken from us for the benefit Of oul
enemies.
The Australian people will not give
the same tariffs and economic ar
rangements to Germany as to tn
United States. France and Italy
Does anyone think Australia vii
consent to such an invasion Of he
sovereign rights except with fore
majeure|
Protest. Treatment of DominIens
Til, Evening Globe in a stronl
editorial announces 1t viii suppor
Hughes and challenges the Londol
Times, saying: We protest TO tn
treatment of the British dominion
at the Versailles conclave. Non
/, of our allies is responsible for ii
as nothing would he more crafty
! ing to President Wilson. Premie
Clemenceau and the heads Of tn
other governments. than Canada
! Australia and New Zealand sittini
with Japan and the other twent,
powers that participated in tn
armistice conference.
The magnificent colonial troop
have won imperishable renown Il
{ the quarrel, which was not OF thei
seeking. and which concerned ther
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The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
GOVERNMENT CONTROL
OF CABLES RUMORED
Postmaster General Vested with
Authority Since Nov. 2.

Considerable furry was caused here
to-day by a report that the govern
I lment had seized the transatlantic
and other cables as q war measure.
Rumors that further international
TROUBLES had arisen and that the gov
|ernment had put a close clamp upon
lcable communication were rife.
Ever since the Postmaster General
(wss vested with authority over the
domestic wire companies the govern
nent has been considering taking over
the cables. ii was learned today.
International obstacles to this were
I'm the way and these had to be re-
moved by correspondence with for
|eign governments. itNwass said.
Finally the consent of all govern
nents interested was obtained and
khe President on November 2 signed
IN order giving Postmaster General
Burleson the same authority over the
Fzbles as he possessed over the tele-
Graph and telephone lines.
The raole censorship over press
ables was lifted several days ago by
be Navy Department
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
QUITS
WAR POSITION
Director of Defense Coun,
Gil First to Resign Since
Fighting Ended.

The first publicly announced retire.
ment from war service of the govern
ment by big business man since hos
tilities ceased was made known yes
terday in the resignation of Walter 8.
clifford, director OF the CouNcil of
National Defense.
Likewise, Mr.. Clifford was one of the
first recruits to war work which the
government made from the ranks Of
big business.
Returns to Employer.
Mr.. Clifford returns to the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company as
comptroller, his services having been
loaned to the government for the du-
ration of the war.
His place on the council has not
been filed. Grosvenor B. Clarkson,
secretary of the body. assuming Mr..
Gifford's duties in addition to his own.
In connection with Mr.. Clifford 5
resignation it is recalled that the
Council of National Defense was the
first war organization formed to as
sist the government in mobiiizing the
Industrial forces of the nation for WA
work.
Directed State Councils.
Its functions were largely absorbed
later by the War Industries Board
and the council remained as a purely
advisory body. Its organization now
consists of a field division eo-ordin-
ating the activities of the State Coun-
ellis of Defense and through them
the councils of the smaller political
units and several advisory commit
tees.
Secretary of War Baker, as chair
man of the council, expressed the
appreciation of the body of the re-
firing directors services, in accepting
his resignation.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
President Joins Officials
In Victory Church Service
Impressive Sermon Delivered by Rev. DR..
Harding Before National Leaders
at Bethlehem Chapel.

President Wilson, Vice President
Marshall and representatives of
|every branch of the government
Joined yesterday afternoon in a spe-
cial victory and thanksgiving serv-
ice held in Bethlehem Chapel of the
Episcopal Cathedral. Because of
the distinguished assemblage the
service, which was conducted by
the Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding. D. d.
LII. D., Bishop of Washington. and
attended by many of the prominent
clergymen of the Episcopal Church.
was one of the most impressive of
the thousands held yesterday in the
churches of the country.
For one hour and a half. except
for the period taken up by Bishop
Hsrding's sermon, the leaders of the
official life of the nation raised their
voices in prayer or hymns OF
Thanksgiving in gratitude for the
success OF the great principles for
which America and the allies have
been fighting. The 500 or more
persons present, the size of the
chapel limiting the attendance. will
probably never witness a more i'm
pressive spectacle. Not one of the
number entered into the solemn
spirit of the service more frequent
ly than President Wilson. During
the prayers and hymns his voice
was distinctly audible to those about
him and when Bishop Harding, in
the course of his remarks. referred
to his leadership in the great crisis,
the President sat with bowed head.
German Power Crushed.
Germany, the greatest military
power in the world when she began
the war" said Bishop Harding, "is
now reduced to impotence. The Kali
ser. more than any other man re-
sponsible at the bar of justice for
the horrors brought upon the world.
shorn of his power. is now a fugi-
tive in Holland. with whom the
worlds reckoning is not vet over.
What crash of dynasties and
crowns and empires"
The appearance of President and
Mrs. Wilson at the service was a
surprise to most of those present.
They entered the chapel at exactly
o'clock, the hour set for the be-
ginning of the service, and took
places reserved for them in the front,
to the left of the altar. Half an
hour previous Vice President and Mrs
Marshall had taken seats just across
from those reserved for the Presi-
dent Ambassadors and ministers of
the allied nations, members of Con-
gress, officials Of the American Red
Cross. members of the various war
boards. and officers of the army and
navy of the United States and those
of the nations with whom we have
been cooperating, the uniforms of
the latter giving a touch of color
to the scene, We're seated behind the
heads Of the nation,
Prominent among the clergymen
seated about the altar were the Right
Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle. presiding bishop
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
King
Fourth Ruler
To Abdicate

Amsterdam. Nov. liking Fried
erich III OF SaXony. who held out
to the hst against the nationwide
clamor in Germany for the elimius-
tion OF all kings and princes. has ab-
dics ted. il is officially announced from
Berlin. This makes the fourth Of the
Kingdoms kings" ''kingless."
Prussia. Bavaria and Wurttemberg
having been proclaimed republics in
the earlier phas,. Of the revolution.
King Friedrich August succeeded to
the throne on the death OF his father.
October Il, 1904 His divorced wife, the
Princess Louise. caused q worldwide
sensation ghen. after eloping with her
Children's tutor. she published a diary
laying bare her marital troubles and
shedding a food Of light on how
royalty lives and behaves"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
ASK SHIPS NOW
in LATIN TRADE
High Commissioners Want
Quick Action for South
American Coasts.

Immediate availability of ships for
trade with Latin America has been
asked of the Shipping Board by Sec
retary McAdoo, chairman of the
United States section of the Inter
tional High Commission.
Ships for trade with both east and
west coasts are asked. as well as
careful planning of freight ALLEGATION
10 avoid empty cargo space on south
bound trips, he announced yesterday.
Better service for the West Indies
and adjustment of calling dates is
also pointed out to the board as i'm
portant.
These are some of the steps taken
by the United States section of the
commission to stimulate trade with
South America. The section has also
recommended the adoption of the
metric system of weights and meas
ures as a further aid. and the or
ganization of a commercial reserve
of several thousand men to represent
American exporters in the southern
republics.
Many Volunteers for Crews.
The Shipping Board is making every
effort TO meet this as well as other
demands for ships. 1t enrolled about
1000 volunteers last week for train
ing as sailors, firemen and stewards
a higher number than the weekly
average for the war period. the board
announced yesterday.
The boards wants 1000 f1remen ir
the next two weeks and 1000 in a
month. With crews for the Ameri-
can merchant marine obtained, little
delay is anticipated in supplying suffi-
cient bottoms.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
MRS. WILSON IN
PARIS PARTY
Presidents Wife Planning
to Accompany Him
to France.

Friends of President Wilson stated
Yesterday that advices received in the
past twenty-four hours have led TO
the decision at the White House that
unless some vitality important domes-
tic situation develops in the United
States, the President and Mrs. Wilson
Will go TO Paris on the eve Of the
peace congress
In general way. officials here are
placing the date for the first meeting
of the congress as some time late In
February or the early part Of March
They point out that Great Britain will
not name her delegates until some
weeks after the general elections to
be held late this year and that no
steps will be taken until il is clear
that Germany has effected A stable
government and the threatening Boi-
shevist wave has spent its force
In society circles here il is an
open secret that Mrs. Wilson looks
forward with pleasurable anticipa-
tons to again visiting Paris. where.
before she became First Lady Of the
Land, she was a guest at least once
every year. She has a large circle
OF friends in Paris. many Of whom
have been engaged in much Of the
vital war work, and she is quite
naturally. eager to hear from their
own lips the story of the valiant
struggle which the Republic Of
France has waged.
Party VIII be Small.
AS yet no intimation of the COM
position of the projected Presi-
Dental party has been forthcoming.
but there is reason to believe that
ii would not be large. Although IL
would be necessary for the Presi-
dent to be accompanied by several
secretaries and clerks il is under
stood at the State Department that
the clerical members of the official
delegation representing the United
States will be drawn largely from
the personnel of the State Depart
ment.
1t is assumed here that the Pres
ident, in visiting the Peace Con-
gress. would be employed only in
aiding TO bring about adjustments
of differences which might arise be-
tween different schools OF thought
and would have no direct connec-
tion with the conferences.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18

those duties and Divine mercy and forgiveness for all
Of act purpose. and pray that in all do we shall
strengthen the ties of friendship and mutual respect upon
which assist build the structure of peace
and good will among the nations.
Wherefore. l. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United
States of America do hereby designate Thursday the
twentyeishh day of November next day of thanks
giving and prayer and invite the people throughout the
land to upon that day from their ordinary occupa
tons and in their several homes and places of worship
render thanks to God. the ruler of nations.
In witness whereof. have hereunto my hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done in the District of Columbia this sixteenth day of
November in the year of Lord thousand nine hun
ded and eighteen and of the independence of the United
States of America the hundred and fortythird.
WOODROW WILSON"
by the President:
ROBERT LANSING, Secretary of State"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
CONVENTION CALLED
FOR RECONSTRUCTION
New Jersey Initial State to Meet
at Newark December IL.

Trenton. y. J., Nov. 17.-New Jersey
is the first State IN the Union TO call
a "readjustment convention" TO frame
a comprehensive program TO meet
the needs Of the reconstruction period
at the emo OF the war.
Announcement that call was be-
ing issued foT such a gathering was
made tonight By Warren c. King.
president OF the manufacturers ooun-
Gil OF New Jersey. The convention
will meet at Newark on December II.
and every phase OF the States indus
trial and commercial life viii be rep
resented. Manufacturing interests. or
ganized labor. unorganizeo labor. agri-
culture and finance have been invited
TO send Representatives 10 the con-
ference te assist IN drafting q pro-
gram for cooperative wors 10 BE- car
ried out with the arrival OF worif
peacA
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
New Financial Writer for
The Washington Herald

RICHARD SPIkLANE. editor of Commerce and
Finance" the New York weekly has been engaged to
write two three articles week for The Washington
Herald Spilane has never gambled cent in Wall Street.
and he writes from the standpoint of the ordinary man
not the business potentate yet his words read eagerly
by the most prominent and powerful nanciers. We are
you will be greatly interested by what he has to say
about AMERICAS PROBLEMS OF PEACE His first
article will appear tomorrow on the Financial Page
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
RooseueH's
Body to Stay
Where Buried

Col. Roosevelts request that his
son, Quentin's. body be left some
where in France" where it is now
buried. has been granted by Gen.
March. it is understood.
The former President, ,ssoon after he
learned that Quentin had lost his life
while battling Hun planes against
overwhelming odds, expressed this
desire and it was announced last
night that permission had been trans
mitted to him.
Within a few weeks Col. Roosevelt
will go overseas to visit his sons
grave
Quentin Roosevelt was a particular
favorite in Washington while his
father was in the White House and
news of his death was keenly felt
in this city.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18
CHURCHILL PREDICTS
EUROPEAN DISORDERS
British Munitions Minister Says
Allies Must Stand Guard.

London, Nov. 17.-''There Is a prob
ability of extensive disorders through
out Europe and we must stand on
guard until everything is settled" :"
said Col winston Spencer Churchill.
British munitions minister today.
I'VE may need to maintain consid-
cradle armies for a long period" he
continued. Decentralization will not
be rapid The munitions firms every
where viii carry on until further or
ders.
The arnistice may lead through
many thorny paths, and there will be
many months of discussion before
final peace Is signed"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-18

II HAS long been custom to turn in the autumn
III of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty
God for His many blessings and mercies to us as
nation This year have special and moving cause to be
grateful and rejoice God has His good pleasure given
us peace. 1t has not cessation of arms.
mere relief from the and tragedy of has
as great triumph of right Complete victory has brought
u.s. peace alone but the confident promise Of new
day WELL in which justice shall replace force and jealous
intrigue among the nations Our gallant armies have par
hcpated in triumph which marred or stained by
any purpose of selfish aggression. In righteous they
have immortal glory, and have noby served their
ton in serving mankind God has indeed been gracious.
We have for such rejoicing evves and strengthens
in all the best traditions of national history
day shines about which hearts take courage
and look forward with hope and greater duties.
While render thanks for these things, let
forge. seek the Divine guidance in the performance of