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The sun., 1918-11-23
RUSSIAN DICTATOR
DECLARES POLICIES
Admiral Kolchak Says Crea-
ton of Fit Army Is First
Necessity.
WOULD END BOLSHEvIsM
HOrvath Supports Him, but
SemenOff Refuses to Be
RecOnciled.
By the Associated Press.

vLApIvosroK. Thursday. Nov. 21.-The
frst proclamation Of Admiral Alexander
Kolchak as Dictator and Commander OF
the All Russian Army and Fleet ia ad
dressed to the people Of Russia It is
dated at Omsk, November IS. and de-
clares the aims of the Dictatorship.
These aims are:
The creation Of a At army, the con-
quest OF Boishevism. the organisation OF
right and order. so that the people can
select the form OF government they de-
sire without hindrance and be able to
achieve their IDEAS OF liberty"
The proclamation appeals for united
action In the struggle against Bolshev-
ism and continues:
The All Russian Government has
gone to pieces. Having decided to bear
the burden Of the cross ! declare
will not follow the road Of reaction or
the road OF party struggle which would
lead to oblivion"
Lieut. Gen. Horvath has Issued an APP
peal to the people to remain quiet during
the transition period. assuring them that
"a single arm authority will bring a
return OF the former glory OF our ruined
and exhausted country"
The censorship at Omsk IL strict and
only official dispatches are arriving here.
II is understood that Gen. Semenofr, the
anti Bolshevik leader in Siberia, refus sc
to recognize the dictatorship of Admiral
Kolchak.
The sun., 1918-11-23
BELGIAN CIVILIANS
SHOUT FOR REVENGE
Punish Pig Germans, Cry
Robbed Shopkeepers.

BkUGEs, Nov. 22.-The civil popula-
ton Of Bruges is much more bitter to-
ward the Germans than the soldiers
who have fought them for more than
four years. Terms of bitter hate and
a demand for revenge come from the
civilians alone the soldiers grin soberly.
The correspondent entered cigar
store where an old lady sold him a
villainous cherOot. a relic OF German
occupation. She launched into a violent
denunciation of the invaders. THE war
must not end like this" she declared
I'VE must so into Germany we must
mako them suffer and expiate their
crimes" On the day of departure she
said, the Germans had robbed her store
n $500 worth OF the best cigars and
cigarettes,
On the Grand Place. in the shadow of
the famous belfry. an irate citizen was
declalming with many gesticulations
against invaders. The pigs. the swine"
he shouted. Shall they escape punish
ment? VIII they not suffer any OF the
hardships they Inflicted upon us: Shall
they not salute our officers while their
soldiers are pushed into the cutters as
our soldiers pass on the sidewalks? 1t
Is !nconceivable that their women are
TO be spared the humiliation of begging
for passports as our women had to do"
This citizen was a hotel keeper from
whom the Germans had requisltioned
$4,000 bottles OF wine from the hotel
cellars, according to the statement Of
one of his auditors
The sun., 1918-11-23
NEW YORK PRISONER FREE.
John KristensOn Says They Were
salIted by Retiring Germans.
Bv the AssOcfafed Press.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE AMERICAN FIRST
ARMY, Nov. 22.-Sergeant Robert Eau
cett of Virginia. Mimi, and Private John
Kristenson of New York city, have
reached here after two months impris-
onment at Colmar. They were dis
charged from the German prison on No
vember IL and told to make their own
way to the frontier They were the
only two American prisoners held at
Colmar. where they were used In con-
crete dugout construction.
Both relate a story Of most scanty food
and stern, but not brutal treatment
They state that their captors took away
their underwear. socks and shirts, leav-
ing them only their uniforms and shoes
The men walked three days before cross
Ing the frontier On the way they met
thousands of returning German troops.
who gave them half the roadway, all
the officers salutlng them.
Faucet says that the revolution at
Colmar occurred on November 10. the
revolutionistS ordering tho German OFF,
GERS TO remove their insignia and all the
soldiers and officers 10 wear the black
and red badge of revolution inscribed
1--WE are on the way home" The revo-
lutionists released NIL the military pris-
onsrs, but there was no EenefRl disorder.
The sun., 1918-11-23
HAS FAITH IN PLEDGE BY U. s.
Tardfeu Defends Oral Agreement
To supply ships.

PARIS. Nov. FOLLOWING an at;ack
upon the Ministry OF Marine by Deputy
Bergeon, who criticised the requisition-
ing OF merchant vessels. Cant Andre
Tardieu, head OF the General ComnIss.op
for Franco-American War Matters. an
swered for the Government He said:
We are charged with having beau.
construction of wooden ships We heel
the tonnage. l accept neither the char.
that the French Government is careless
nor the charge Of eeotism on the par, o.
the United States. We are behind 1Ou
600 tons OF shipping promised by Amer.
lea NJ. Bergeon criticiseS US To- 70.
having signatures to the agre omen with
America 1 will answer him. There IL
no need for signatures In order To- secure
tho execution OF Americas promise since
America has sent an army ~ 400. 0Oc
men to France
Great applause greeted this remark
Fernand Bouisson. Under Secretary o.
state for Merchant Marine. outlined Il
shipping bill that has been prepared an
stated that the Chamber would be asked
10 vote an appropriation for the project.
The sun., 1918-11-23

81 always 60 to CHILDS for
griddle cakes"-says one Of
the Country's Big Steel
Men
So do thousands of discrim-
mating people who knoqc
good cakes when they taste
them-light, delicate in tex
ture, tender, Drowned to a
turn with butter as fresh
and sweet as clover fields and
delicious syrup-makes your
mouth water just to think
about them.
Twice as good too, because
of the snowy whiteness Of
our dining rooms, which only
reflect the immaculate clean
illness of our kitchen.
Try real Seuthsru Gem Meal
rriddls cakes today thee
yon'il know Why svsryboiy
fron Dixie Gomez 20
The sun., 1918-11-23
@G@@!

group OF three military officers on the
night OF November 49, according 70
these dispatches. arrested without au-
thority two members Of the directory.
Avksentier and Zenzinof, and two
prominent citizens OF Omsk, Argunoh
and Rogovsky. The couT. the object OF
which Is not entirely clear, was at.
tempted without any participation or
knowledge of the Government. II was
promptly and emphatically disapproved
by the Government
To prevent further irresponsible ac-
tivities and to maintain the principle OF
firm governmental power, the Council OF
Ministers urged energetic measures and
issued special decree, authorizing Ad-
miral Kolclak TO take over the supreme
power of the state. BY his order the
offenders were turned over at once for
trial.
The chief aim Of the authorities. II 10
reported. Is 70 eradicate the possibility
of further Illegal actions or Bolshevik
eruptions and the complete Punishment
Of politics from the army.
The sun., 1918-11-23

against any accusation casting doubt
on the sincerity OF their attitude during
the world war.
inc reception of your troops will
oe pest proof OF the purity of our
lsp ons and of our sympathy. We
know that. in conformity with the prin-
eipals which have been proclaimed by
the allied Governments and for which
you nave fought, our independence will
De maintained, our rights consecrated
our treaties respected and our liberty
consolidated.
The blood OF Its children which
Moved with your own in the sublime
cause or liberty authorizes our people
20 express these wishes. II heartily de-
sires to be allowed by your victorious
armies to keep this device: we want
TO remain what we are
May its dellverers dispel It's appre-
hensions. 1t will have for them our
eternal gratitude.
'LuNEMBuRu NATIONAL COUNCIL"
The sun., 1918-11-23
WANTS WAR LABOR
BOARD TO CONTINUE
Secretary Wilson Sends Letter
to Taft and Walsh.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.--Continuation
OF the National War Labor Board until
the peace treaty has been signed IS
hghly desirable. Secretary Wilson has
informed William H. Taft and Frank
Il. Walsh, joint chairmen. in letter
in answer 10 thSr request that the board
be discontinued as soon as awards have
been made In the labor cases pending
while an arnistlce has been do
c!arcd,' said Secretary Wilson n his
letter. made public to-day. I'VE have not
We; reached the status OF peace, That
will not be reached until after tho peace
treaties have been signed and approved
by the Senate In the meantime many
problems ~ production and readJust,
ment will have TO be dealt with. For
these reasons 1t IL desired that the Ma
tional War Labor Board continue It's
activities"
Chairman Walsh sent his resigna ton
To President Wilson several days ago :;
but as yet the President has taken no
action on II
The sun., 1918-11-23
BRITISH DISMANTLE
2 FOE WAR VESSELS
United States to Get Some of
Surrendered Ships.

LONDON, Nov. 22.-The German battle
ship Koenlg and the battle cruiser
Mackensen which. although scheduled
for surrender Thursday, We're permitted
20 be absent, are being disarmed under
the supervision OF Nice-Admiral Brown
ing of the British navy, who was sent
20 Germany for that purpose, according
TO the correspondent OF the Daily MGil
with the British fleet. The KoeniE has
been in dock and could not be moved.
while the Mackensen had not been COM
p.eted.
Some naval men, the Daily Nal corre-
spondent adds reject the idea that the
surrendered German ships will ever be
returned to Germany. They believe
they will he divided among the Allies.
including the United States.
The sun., 1918-11-23
20 MORE U-BOATS
GIVE UP TO BRITISH
Red Badge Of Bolsheviki Re-
places Eagle on Caps Of
the Crews.
MEN IGNORE OFFICERS
German Captive Defends His
Shooting Of Drowning Vic
tins of Submarines.

LONDON. Nov. f2-Twenty more Ger
man submarines we're surrendered to
Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt OF Har-
wioh this morning. This makes a total
Of nifty mine submarines thus far handed
over. There would have been twenty -ons
surrendered to-day. but one sank during
the night.
A correspondent with the British naval
forces says that Just before noon
cruiser came into sight. followed by the
German submarines and German
transport. The transfer took place in
the harbor on account of the heavy sea
running. The majority Of the submarines
were large and nearly all were fitted
with wireless equipment.
When tho Germans arrived II was
noticeable that the revolutionary ele-
ment was decidedly present. Some Of
the officials had removed the Prussian
eagles from their caps and replaced
them with n sort OF red badge that
recognizes the authority of the Sailors
and Soldiers Council. There seemed
to be little discipline among the lot The
men took very little notice OF anything
their officers said to them, one shouted:
mo officer No Kaiser -
Most OF the submarines which sur
rendered to-day were commanded by
Sub-Lieutenants. One OF them said that
his senior officer did not come because
he had been mentioned in the British
press as n marked man.
The U-hoat which sank while on the
way to Harwich was victim OF the
rough weather.
Some Of the Germans were exceed
ingiy anxious to air such English as
they possessed, while others suppressed
their accomplishments in that direction
with equal care. One German officer
who was inclined to be Communicative
attached himself to the correspondent
and said he worked in London before
the war. He added
81 had an intimation, as many OF US
had, that we should be wanted In the
summer OF 1914 so went back to Ger
many month or two before war WA
declared. ! was not in the submarine
service Mt first, but volunteered for Il,
and had n fair share OF luck You
British say It was not fair fighting. but
We Germans believe that the end jusu-
hes the means Then you complain that
We shoot your men while they are in Ia,
water. Why not? The men might be
saved and night us another day. We
should be fools to let them"
The crew Of enc submarine. with the
exception OF an officer. were all intoxi-
Gated.
The sun., 1918-11-23
ANDRASSY HID WAR SECRETS.
Secretcd or Destroyed Vienna Ar
chiyes Dealing With 1914,

Special CAME Despa,ch 10 THE Sos.
PARIS. NOV % 1t now appears tina.
the startling rctclat.ous expected from
the publication of the secret documents
IN the archives OF the Old Austrian Hun
EarlWn Government will not be made,
despite tne decision OF the provisional
Government in Vienna 10 make them
public
A report from Zurich says It has been
l"ar'rd that Count Andrassy. former
Premier o. Hungary, either destroyed
~ carried away all the important docu.
mcIts, the publication OF which was ex-
pr'ted To- SHED much light on the early
history % the wa7, ard to confirm eN-
isting suFpicions concerning the re-
s"orsihAty for provoking the conflict
The sun., 1918-11-23

BASEL. Nov 22.-Entente troops are
marching on Kiev, according to advices
TO newspapers IN Switzerland. Gen
Skoropadaki, Ukraiuian dictator, has
surrendered and Gen. Denikin. leader Of
anti Bolshevist forces, has been named
his successor. with the consent OF the
Entente nations. il Is said
The overthrowing Of the Ukrainian
Government and the capture of Klev by
anu-Bolshevist troops was reported
through Copenhagen, Wednesday. Y
was added that the JTkrainan National
Assembly had fed and that a provisional
government had been established by
Cen Denikine Gen. Skoropadski has
been dictator OF the Ukraine with the
help Of the Austriars and Germans.
since last May
The sun., 1918-11-23
BRITISH CROSS THE MEUsE.
Hundreds of German Guns De-
Iiyered to Haig's Men.

LONDON. Nov. 90 - Field Marshal
Haig's communication dealing with the
progress of the British Army OF Occupa-
ton. issued this evening, says:
Our advanced detachments occupied
Namur yesterday evening and crossed
the Meuse south OF the town.
The march has been continued to-
day along the whole front.
Our troops have reached the line of
the River Ourthe and are approaching
Andenne and Ambresin.
Hundreds OF German guns and n
number of machine guns and trench
mOrtars passed into our possession in
the course OF our advance yesterday.
The sun., 1918-11-23
LET TRACES OF HUN REMAIN,
French Touring Club Protest.
Against Restoration of Buildings.
Special Gable Despatch to THx SUI.

Special cdoie Despatch TO THE Sun
PARIS, Nov, 22.---''I.et the traces OF
the Hun remain lest the world forget 4"
This !s the answer OF the French
Touring Club to the proposal OF the
Municipal Government OF Paris to repa ir
the damage done by German air bombs
dropped in various parts OF the capital.
SO long IS the buildings hit by these
bombs retain their solidlty and their ar
''stic aspect" says the Touring Club
statement. there are no reasons FOR the
placement Of the traces left by tho
bombs, but rather for rfle!r preservation.
which are the barbarians' signatures
II must not be forgotten that the great
est danger after our victory vii! be for
getfulness Of German crimes"
The sun., 1918-11-23
BRUSSELS HAPPY,
AWAITING ALBERT
King Comes to City to Reopen
Parliament for Peace
Duties.

LONDON, Nov. 22.--King Albert and
the Belgian Government left Bruges
Thursday and were expected TO make
official entry into Brussels at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, according to an Ex-
change Telegraph despatch from Brus-
sells
Belgian troops and gendarmes reached
the capital yesterday and restored quiet.
The newspapers resumed publication and
fiags are flying everywhere In celebra-
ton of the return of the King.
Some OF the administrative services
OF the Government resumed their func-
lions in Brussels Thursday evening.
King Albert will reopen Parliament to-
day Immediately after he reviews the
troops.
The new Belgian Ministry. tho des-
patch says, will comprise six Catholics,
three Liberals and three Socialists. in
Guiding the Socialist leader. Edouard
Apseele. Premier Coorenan will retire.
Baron de Broqueville will be Minister of
the Interior and Gen. Janson Minister Of
War. NJ Hymans will retain the port
folio Of Foreign Affairs and Emile Van
dervelde will continue as Minister of
Justice.
BRussELs. Nov 22.--The programme
of the new Belgian Government includes
universal suffrage for all males oveS
21 years Of age and a general election
as soon az possible probably next May.
The article in the penal code regarding
freedom OF labor would be repealed and
a Flemish university would be estab-
llshed.
The question OF woman suffrage is to
remain open.
The entry Of the Socialists into the
Government was decided upon at gen.
eral conference Of the Labor party, which
voted 80 to 3 in favor OF participation.
WASHINGTON. Nov. %. -- President
Wilson has sent the following congratu-
latory telegram to King Albert or BEL
gium Mt Brussels:
AT the moment that you reentcr Brus-
sells at the head OF your victorious army,
may not express the great Joy that 81
gives to me and to the American people
to hail your return to your capital.
marking your Anal triumph in this way,
which has cost your nation so much
suffering. but from which It will arise
I'm new strength to a higher destiny"
The sun., 1918-11-23
British Ready for Action.

A second notice bears the signature
OF Geoffrey Blake. commander of the
Queen Elizabeth. This notice set out
the time tabl eand routine OF sailing. and
here came this significant reminder {:
Immediate readiness for action is to be
assumed"
Definite Instructions were given re-
gardlng positions at training turrets and
guns. ut IL hoped" the notice said
that arrangements may be made to
The sun., 1918-11-23
Regeneration of Russia.

This new Development ia In, Ukraine
is accepted h.rc a. Indicating that the
regeneration Vi Russia Is progressing
more rapidly than had been believed
20 sslble few weeks ago.
Gable despat'nes received NJ tho Rus
sian Embassy to-day from Siberia throw
a rev light on the changes that took
place recently in the All russian Gov
of Cmsk and brought to the
r.Dn, .tdn'iral kOl"hLk rs dictator with
a., approval of the Government,
The sun., 1918-11-23
NEW GOVERNMENT
STARTED IN RUSSIA
Design Is to Bring About a
Federated Nation.

CoPENHAGEN, Nov. 22.--An All Rus
sian Government composed Of the Cen
eral STAFF OF the volunteer army has
been formed at Ekaterinodar with the
object Of reestablishing Russia on
federated principle. according to ad-
Vices from kiev. Former Foreign Min
lister Sazonon is Foreign Mlniste- Of the
new Government.
The sun., 1918-11-23

WAsHiNGToN. Nov. 22.--Thc report
from Copenhagen that new Govern
ment has been organized AZ Ekatcrlno-
dar. is accepted by officials here as in
dicating that this inportan, centre in
southern Russia has been chosen as the
seat OF the new Government OF the Cos
sacks under Gen. penklne. who over
threw the Ukrainian Bolshe vik Govern
ment.
While the new movement Is styled
AL Russian. the belief hero is For the
present, at least. that it l., clearly local
extending Its authority only over the
Ukraine ard the territory controlled hv
tie hon tospcks. II is regarded as
certain. however. that ,nc new regime
viii 'ud"avo. :" Corm union with the
Government IT, DnSk, w leI W.I!cn
Siberia and northern. Russia rs governed
The sun., 1918-11-23
YANKEES GET
WILD WELCOME
IN LUXEMBOURG
Grand Duchess Is Beside
Pershing as Troops
Enter City.
FLOWERS FOR SOLDIERS
Extends Warmest
Welcome Yet Received to
Advancing Troops.
FLOWERS FOR SOLDIERS
BY the Associated Press.

LrxrMBuRe. Nov. 22-with Gen.
Pershing, the American Commander in
Chief. at her side, the youthful Grand
Duchess of Luxembourg from the balcony
OF her palace watched the American
troops march into her capital.
Twenty-four hours before the Grand
Duchess had seen the long columns of
cray clad German soldiers depart for
their own country after the occupation
" her duchy for more than four years.
Gen. Pershing entered Luxembourg
head OF his troops. The American Com
mander in Chief and his stan drove into
the capital in automobiles. The General
was greeted by thousands or cheering
luXemburgers and with the blowing OF
arcHs and the ringing OF church and
.YchooI bells. -
Gen. Pershing issued a proclamation
shortly after the entry OF the Americans.
which said:
After the four years OF violation OF
y1.r territory the Grand Duchy Of Lux
'7,burg has happily been liberated. Your
r"ration from German occupation has
been demanded OF the invaders by the
:rm'es of the Americans and the Allies
- one of the conditions of the present
a~mtSticc. 1t becomes necessary now for
%" American troops to pass through the
irsnd Duchy of Luxembourg and to es-
iatlish and maintain there for a certain
time their lines of communication.
ave Come ms Friends"
The American troops have come into
he Grand Duchy. of Luxembourg as
friends and shall vigorously conduct
themselves according to International
law. Their presence, which shall not be
rrolonged more than shall be strictly
necessary. should not be for you n hard
hip. The functioning OF your Govern
'nent and your institutions shall not be
'1terfered with In any manner Your
lie and your occupations shall not be
7lolested. Your persons and your well
fare shall be respected.
IL Eill be necessary for the American
'rny To use certain things. railroads.
f"legraphs and telephones. and perhaps
ether public establishments for the needs
- lodging and transport. Furthermore
t-e commodities which become necessa ry
FOR US shall be paid for after Just esti-
mates
ut is presumed you will not permit
my acts of aggression against the
American army or give any information
~ a'u To It's enemy. tOu VIII Always
conform to the Instructions that the
American commander for the safety o,
lis troops and your proper protection
may give"
The Eighteenth Infantry OF the First
Division were the first American troops
- enter the city.
The Americans were greeted by thou
'anas Of civilians. who lined all the
s.reets through which the troops marched,
= h0ol children tossed flowers in their
pathway and each soldier received a bou-
Que Of Chryslnthemums
The American army of occupation nm
ar Con- Dickman tonight controls
cry road, city and village in Luxsm-
FH'g The Reigians were undemonstra-
tive in sone cases upon the arrival OF
allied forces, but II was impossible TO
Doubt the sincerity Of the welcome given
'5 the residents of Luxembourg.
The sun., 1918-11-23

,,s,sverIsh Headaches and body pains caused
I Nv . cold are soon relieved by taking
TTaeAAllNE BRoMO oUININE Tablets.
III, only one promo Qutninep r., W,
ri"'E's naiarsson tbs bon. sOes-ldp.
The sun., 1918-11-23

The Grand Duchess and the members
~ her Cabinet expressed qualification
mat Americans had come to take the
ulare of those whom they had been
creed to tolerate for so many wears
The Grand Duchess had taken up her
temporary residence in the Grand Ducal
'1'ace In Luxembourg in order to be
present when her capital was occupied
hy friendly forces. II was there that
hr.g. Gen. Frank J, Parker was re-
'o'yed when he called to assure her Of
tie attitude OF the advancing forces. The
lana Duchess Is slightly built little
s. nan and, attired in n simple silk
ir"ss, she appeared even younger than
.r 'weniy-three years.
S1o listened to Gen. Parker carefully
OH assured him she had no doubt OF
n. honest and helpful intentions of the
americans. She repeatedly expressA
h-r gratitude. Afterward she received
ier'.-Col Quekemey"r. Capt. Bell;haft
ard i.i"It Seaton Of Gen. Parker's qtaft
Cen larker's visit to Premier Emil
'.t5r and his presentation 10 the mem
e. o. the Cabinet brought the as
7s"1'" that the Government was in
TN.-H was evident spirit OF heartfelt
''u-i that the Germans had gone.
NtF arranged that the Ministers
{" state md the municipal authorities
s-' ID continue their functions, tho
~ rcan7' part in affairs being nothing
moo than to make Of Luxembourg a
i1. 100 tho lines of comnuuiC alton and
IN s'and prepared TO maintain order.