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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18

Plans for a game of golf today on
the links at Versailles had TO be
abandoned on account Of the wealth
er Following his conferences with
Col. House and Sec'y Lansing the
president planned 10 stay in seclu-
sion at the AIurat residence and rest
Last nights reception at the Sharp
residence was extremely pictures
que. The president chatted infor-
mally with many officials and seem
ed 10 enjoy himself greatly.
A syndicate representing provin-
cial newspapers OF all politics sent
Mrs. Wilson an immense bouquet.
To Get Honorary Degree.
The Sorbonne proposes to make
Pres't Wilson an honorary doctor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
WILSON'S HOME
WITH WAR SOUVENIRS

PARIS. Dec. 1S.-American sol
Iiers are flooding the Murat palace,
where Pres't and Mrs Wilson are
staying. with souvenirs from the
battle fields
plays are a boche helmet and an au-
tomato revolver taken from a Ger
man officer. which were sent from
Germany by Gen Douglas Mac
Arthur. All Of the souvenirs viii be
sent TO the white house at Wash
ington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
EX-KAISER PLANNING
TO SEIZE EAST PRUSSIA
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international News Service
LONDON. Dec. 1S.-The eX-kaiser
is planning TO assume control Of
East Prussia at an early date. ac-
cording to a Central News dispatch
from Rome. quoting the Epoca.
East Prussia, the dispatch adds,
has decided 10 separate from the rest
Of Germany and establish an in
dividual state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
AMBASSADOR DAVIS
PRESENTS CREDENTIALS S
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international News Service:
LONDON Dec IS John ".
Davis. newly appointed American
am bassador 70 Great Britain. pre-
sented his credentials TO King George
at Buckingham palace today.
The American ambassado and his
aids were taken to Buckingham
palace from the American embassy
in three royal carriages.
Mr.. Davis is the successor OF Wal
ter II. Page who resigned on az
count or ill health The new am
bassador accompanied Pres't Wilson
on the voyage from New York 20
Brest and then came 10 England
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
"BlG BERTHA" KILLED
1856 IN LAST 10 MONTHS
international News Service

InternationaI News SERVICE
PARIS. Dec. 1S.-Germanys big
Bertha" the long range gun tina,
was used 20 lombard Paris, killed
1876 persons and wounded Az in
the last 10 months OF the war. ac-
cording 10 statistics made public to-
day by the Figaro. In the same time
German aviators who bombed Paris
killed 200 persons and wounded 392.
The statistics show that in 1914
80 bombs were dropped on Paris.
20 in 1915, 81 in 1915. IA in 1917,
and 396 in 1918.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
MEETS WHOLE DELEGATION
IN FIRST CONFERENCE
SINCE REACHING PARIS
President to be Made Honorary Doc
tor at SaTbonne Saturday-DeIay
in Conference Disappoints.
InteTnationaI News Service

PARIS Dec 18-A general peace conference program will
be adopted by the American ENJOYS Prest Wilson this af
ternOOn when he Will all of the American delegates
conference for the first time since his arrival Paris
1T Is not right for anyone in America give my views;
willing what best declared Prest
Wilson this afternoon.
Prest Wilson is deeply impressed by the apparent prOpA-
ganda published the United States and England and by
publican the United States lining
defeat his desires.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18

the date OF the ceremony being TEN
tatively set for Saturday.
The president spent most OF Che
morning reading long cablegramz
from the United states on domestic
conditions and in replying 20 them.
In spite Of the rainy weather Mr.
and Mrs Wilson took a short drive
At noon Gabriel HRnotouN, former
foreign minister. called upon Pres
Wilson. NJ Hanotoux Is a member
Of the French Academy and is now
attached 10 the staff Of the Con
servative newspaper Figaro.
Tomorrow Priest Wilson VIII at
tend a reception an the Paris homo
OF Marshal Foch in SAKE as.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
AMERICANS WANT CLOTHES
AND AUTOMOBILES MORE
THAN Any OTHER THlNGe

International News Service
WASHINGTON, Dec 1S.-Just
now the American people wan.
civilian clothes and automobiles
more than anything else, accord
ing TO reports reaching the de
partment OF labor. showing in
dustries In the healthiest condi-
ton during the reconstruction
period. These Industries are hav-
ing orders forced on them. it was
stated.
Reports from labor commun-
ity boards and employment serv-
ice representatives show a de-
Creasing demand for labor, the
most urgent demands being for
more skilled workers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
MARINE WORKERS PLAN
STRIKE AT NEW YORK
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International News Service
NEW YORK. Dec 1S-All ship
ping ir %ew York harbor may be
fei up tomorrow hy marine work
s-s' strike unless word is received
before tonight from The federal ship
ping board that the demands II the
unions wiz be- arhi-rated
Union leaders today circulated an
rrtimatum among the harbor work
o-S calling ou them % cease all
work. whether the operators wish
s. or not. if arbitration is not forth
com immediately.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
International News Service

international News Service
PARIS, Dec. 1S.-Pres't Wilson is
expected to make his first statement
concerning the peace policies Of
America in his address TO the sol
diers Of the American expediuonary
forces at Gen. Pershing's army
headquarters on Christmas day.
Tt is confidently believed here tha;
this address to the lighting men, TO
whom the president paid such high
tribute in his last address before
congress on the eve Of his departure
for France. will disclose 10 them the
substance of Americas aims at the
peace conference.
Thus far Pres't Wilson. in his pub
lie addresses. has confined his re-
marks largely 20 words Of apprecia-
ton over his reception and admira-
tion for the French people. He has
however. shown a keen conception
Of the suffering experienced by the
people Of France during the four
years conflict.
Gets Allies Views.
The various French points Of
view have been given 20 the presi-
dent by Premier Clemenceau and
Pres't Poincare. On Thursday the
president Will confer with Premier
Orlando OF italy, and sound Italian
opinion on the momentous questions
OF the peace conference.
Later in the week. probably Sat
urday. the president viii obtain the
British viewpoint from Premier
Lloyd George. Foreign Sec'y A. J.
Balfour and A Bonar Law. chan
cellor OF the excheIuer. From Pre-
mier Nenizeles OF Greece. the presi-
dent has learned that statesman IS
views on the Balkan problems
Persons close 10 the president
state that he has secured highly
valuable information from his per
sOnal- representative. Col f. NJ
House. who has communicated his
"shrewd observations" regarding i'm
portant questions.
II IS understood that the presiden-
is consulting Col. House in regard
10 the speech 70 be made 20 the
boys in khaki. The occasion prom
ises 90 be O dramatic one. a presi-
dent OF the United States. thousands
Of miles from home. giving the aims
and ideals OF America 20 the men
who have supported them on the
battlehelds OF Europe.
Idol OF French People.
The presidents mail is filed 20
-..-.-a ~--s~-g r-feh 1af4a~e from, fhr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
SEND REPRESENTATIVE.
srnati0nal News Service

InfeTuafI0n0I News service
MONTREAL. Dec. 1S-Leading
Montreal Irishmen decided last night
TO send ex-Mayor Guerin as special
representative to the Paris peace
conference. He viii bear resolutions
adopted by Irish organiza tions in
Canada
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
LLOYD GEORGE WILL
BE IN PARIS SUNDAY

PARIS. Dec. 1S.-(Havas)-David
Lloyd George. the British prime
minister, Will arrive in Paris next
Sunday. After a short stay in the
ca pital he viii proceed TO the Riv-
iera for a few days rest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
SPAIN'S PARLIAMENT is
SUSPENDED BY RIOTS
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lffrfHa afinItI News service
MADRID Dec lS-Serious dis
turbances are reported today az Bal
boa and barcelona. ar both or which
places there have been a few deaths.
according 10 alrices received here.
The king has suspended parlia-
ment indefinitely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
International News Service

PARIS, Dec. t8-PreSt Wilson held important conferences
with Col E NJ House. his personal adviser and Secy
Lansing today They both brought reports developments
the British and French governments which affect the situation
The American executive is extremely disappointed the fail
press the important which he had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
j. S. SQUADRON
LAST STRAW To
HUMBLE HUNS
Admiral Beatty of British
Grand Fleet Thanks Ameri-
can Navy For Aid in Beat
ing the Germans.
International News service


LONDON. Dec. 18.-"I want first
Of all 20 thank you Admiral Rod
man. the captains. officers and ships
companies OF this magnificent divi-
sion Csixth squadron. T.. S. NJ, for
the wonderful cooperation and 10y
atty you have given me and my ad-
mirals and the assistance YOU have
given us in every duty you had TO
undertake. said Admiral Sir David
Beatty. communicative chief Of the
Grand fleet In his farewell address
20 the sixth battle squadron of the
United States navy. The address
was delivered on the L. s. s. New
York on Dec. I. the day Of the sixth
squadron's detachment from the
Grand fleet. and was made public
here today.
"I could not let the sixth battle
squadron go without coming on
board the New York and saying
something OF what I feel at this
moment OF your departure" Admir-
al Beatty said What T say to yoI
] hope you viii promulgate TO your
comrades In other speeches and also
20 your comrades OF the Atlantic
fleet What 7 say 7 hope you will un-
derstand comes from the heart. not
only my heart, but hearts of Your
comrades Of the Grand fleet
Disappointing Day.
Somebody said the other day
The lighting is over now and talk
ing is now going 70 begin There
fore. do not want 20 keep YOU
here any longer but want 20 con
1ratulate YOU for having been pres
ent upon "a day unsurpassed i'm the
naval annals OF the world I know
quite well that YOU as we'll as ali
YOUR British comrades were bitterly
disappointed at not being able 20
give the effect 20 that efficiency YOU
have SO well maintained tt was @
most disappointing day-a pitifut
day 10 see those great u (German>
ships coming i'm like sheep being
herded by dogs TO their fold with
out an effort on anybody's part
but il wars a day everybody could
he proud or
'I have received messages from
several people Offering sympathy to
the Grand fleet and my answer was
the fact that the prestige of the
Grand feet stood so high it was
sufficient cause for the enemy TO sur
render without striking a blow.
had always certain misgivings and
when the sixth battle squadron be-
came part of -ho Grand fleet these
luisgivings were doubly strengthen
cd and 7 knew chen they Cthe Ger
mans would throw up their hands.
Last Straw for Huns.
Apparently the sixth battle
squadron was the straw that broke
the camels back However. the dis
appointment that the Grand fleet
was unable 90 strike It's blow for
the freedom OF the world is counter
acted by the fact that il was its
prestige alone that brought about
this achievement.
During the last q months you
lave been with us we have learned
to know eqch other very we'll We
nave learned 10 respect each other.
want YOU 90 take back the mes
sage TO the Atlantic fleet that Won
have left a very warm place I'm the
hearts OF the Grand fleet which can
rot De filled until you come back
or send another squadron 20 repre-
sent vOu."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
Wholesome Restraint.

"And, I further believe that the
most wholesome restraint that can
he placed upon those who might be
inclined TO repeat these atrocities
N the future will be the knowledge
that .he civilized world will mete
out severe punishment for such
crimes against humanity, and also
that treaties between nations shall
not be considered as mere scraps Of
paper"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
WANTS CONGRESS
ON RECORD To
PUNISH KAISER
Rep. DarroW Offers Resolution
to Sustain Hands of
the President"
International News Service


WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Punish-
ment OF William Hohenzollern and
every one associated with him in
the committing OF brutal atrocities
in the late war. particularly all con-
cerned in the sinking Of the Lusi-
tania, entailing the murder of Amer
lean citizens, men, women and chill
dren," is demanded in a joint res
olution introduced in the house to-
day by Rep. George P. Darrow. re
publican, Of Pennsylvania.
The resolution sets forth that lit
is the sense of the 65th congress,
representing the sovereign people OF
the United States. that it is the duty
of those who represent the United
States in the settlement of the terms
Of peace and other war questions in
Europe 10 cooperate in a lawful
manner with the allies" In bringing
the former kaiser and his associates
TO trial.
Would Forward Copies.
IL was provided that copies Of the
resolution be forwarded to Pres't
Wilson and the American peace
commissioners.
barrow pointed out in the resolu-
tion that the president upon reach
ing France expressed the convic-
tion of the people of the United
States when ne declared for such
action in the final settlement of the
issues of the war as Will not only
rebuke such acts Of terrorism and
spoliation but make men every
where aware that they cannot be
ventured upon without the certain
" Of Just punishment.
II offer this resolution" Darrow
said, first because ] am convinced
that the American people will de-
mand in the interest OF Justice the
punishment of those responsible for
the high crimes of the war lords Of
the central powers. ! believe that
the passage OF this resolution by
congress will tend TO strengthen the
hands Of the president and the rep
resentatives of the United States al
the peace conference in their ef-
forts to mete out punishment 10
those found responsible for these
out ageous crimes in violation of
TIE rifles and practices of interna-
tiOnal law.
Wholesome Raefro
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
Idol Of French People.

The presidents mail is filed 20
overhowing with letters from tho
French people OF all classes The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
Congress Faces Series
of Investigations as
Aftermath of War

get under way soon is that of the
war risk insurance bureau and the
delay in the payment OF allotments
allowances and insurance to soldiers
dependents which is provided for
in a resolution sponsored by Rep.
Louis T. McFadden. republican, OF
Pennsylvania The house rules COM
mittee, to which il was referred, IS
expected to act promptly on the res
olution, which provides for the ap-
pointment of a special investigating
committee OF nine representatives
to probe the charges Of laxity and
ineficiency made lately against the
war risk insurance bureau in the
house.
Still another investigation will be
started tomorrow when the house
Interstate commerce committee will
begin open hearings on the federal
trade commission bill for govern
ment ownership. supervision of con-
troll of the transportation and dis
tribution Of livestock and meat pro
ducts.
To Discuss Job Plans.
Railroad conditions, labor prob
lens and the furnishing OF perma
nent employment to discharged
American soldiers, sailors and mar
ines are other subjects house com
mittees plan to go thoroughly into
before the conclusion of the present
short and final session OF the 65th
congress.
A meeting Of the joint Newlands
railroad Investigating committee OF
the senate and house. appointed be-
fore the war 10 probe railroad condi-
tions in the United States. has been
called for tomorrow TO decide
whether it shall ask congress fo-
new lease of life to permit IL 70
investigate the railroad situation
that has developed In this country
since Americas entry into the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-18
THE WEATHER.

IndiRna--PartIy overcast tonight.
Thursday unsettled. probably rain.
no change iu temperature Lower
Michigan -overcast tonight. Thurs
day probably rain or snow. nc
change in temperature
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26
Your Saturday Evening Herald
The Best Yet

IT CMORROW marks the end the fourth year Of the
The Associated Press has prepared mastery ummay OF the
years dg ropments the mighty world struggle, viewed from
an and political well from strictly military angle
h article ha, been released for m publication the afternoon
newspapers, and will feature he Saturday Evening Herald
What , the outstanding feature Of the war;
How many nations have entered the The SIDE OF
the albc. succ July H. l9l7}
Wha' t the prospects for yoar}
these and other absorbing questions answered by the Ao
acd Press whose trained have gwen their best efforts to
make summary the last word the subject he article will be
illustrated with ahcial photographs from the front
As uua ho Saturday Evening Herald will carry the big
the world c day happens which for the
cragc cd.bIordgd American reader.
Also tomorrow, another naamcn OF Captain Kettle On the
Warparh" l page Of { Cuhdc Iynes nlmtabIe story
nodung famous character the doughty adycnurcr whose
name D., a household VOID on continents.
he magazine page usual with d. Crane Dr. Bruce horn
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The Hrads very own staff v1 help add local
Saturday Ruth + Wedge wl contribute interesting
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Cosuch ha rten editorial you'll hike cnltIed, Why
Glad I'm \a Hun
There v be business well literary features m the Saturday
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26

ilHt the crown prince, thinking t,s
French exhausted hy the tcrufc %
i,rsIN. battles thcN fought du..ur
Nur.h. Npui May ana June. had d.
'Id,d tu launch fresh offensive. Ito
was su confident OF success that l.r
dII not ,ud,ayOr 60 hido his prcpDrn.
uuus
when Generals Won Eincm, ,pu
Nulra ,ou Bochu and Won Ehcn start
od rno attack on the night on July a..
they ,vpoctrd 20 overcome an rosts
lance and easily capture Mont MirtI
Ep,uoy and Chalous. General 70
tam. however. had prepared another
plan which was presented 90 General
Iuch ON July l2 and which Wus lr.
proved the following day
EHr lea was To abandon advanced
pusts ana hold the prinyi pal line OF
r'wsttu," with only the ansomtoiN ,e.
sauiIHl forces mud iu the m,autIu,
pr'prr" e. counter offensive ON rna
G,rmun FLANK when the cr.my troul.
v,r, fully engaged IN butjlc
Eastward oi Hhelms the execution
of G'r,rul Iotatu's plan was u,ur.i.
Cos strong old positions but 60 ih.
westward ol that 'iD thr prohlom WuH
complicated because the organization
Of the ground h"ld hy the Frou,h hri
not h''u completed
Whu tU, httle opened. hpw.,,r.
and uupo-inr plans were put tu test
that uf General PciHiu proved ITSELF
superior go tho others Thc Fraurn
Americans. Buush and Italians ro
operated and completely upset lH"
crown pnuc,'a graudiosc project Tho
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26
JAPAN ACCEPTS U. s.
PROPOSAL TO ASSIST
CZECHS in SIBERIA
g, urr Assoe,ArsD ssrss

London July % 1t announced officially here that Japan has
decided the American proposal the Clecho Soyak
ID Siberia
Washington July 20 News that Official had
been made London that Japan had decided the proposal OF
the United give military the ClechoSoya
Siberia did alter the Of the declining reveal
the status OF the negotiations
The problem involved arranging International entente regard
Siberia and Russia complex The American proposal OF
such that possible render simple affirmative
negative response Therefore the Japanese government under the
necessity Of seeking further information This being mpartd but
lime IS required ior the necessary diplomatic consultations
However may be stated that the Japan and the United
fully agreed the broad principle be al
odcd the CIcohoSoyak forces Siberia and thai the exchanges
gong OF relate to the best accomplish that end
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26
PRESIDENT APPEALS TO
ALL PATRIOTS NOT TO
EMULATE HUN LYNCHERS
Nation Is Called Upon to Show World That While
1t Fights for Democracy Abroad, 1t Is Not De-
stroying Democracy at Home. Unlawful Group
Violence of Amy Kind Is Termed Betrayal of
America Ideals

Washington, July 20. President Wilson today
in personal statement addressed to his fellow
countrymen, denouncing mob spirit and mob ac,
tion called upon the nation to show the world that
while it fights for democracy on foreign fields it is
not destroying democracy at home.
The president denounced most emphatically mob
action of all sorts, especially lynchngs, and while
he did not refer specifically to ynchngs of negroes
in the SOUTH it is knwn that he included it in his
Characterization of mob spirit blow at the
heart of ordered law and humane justice.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26

Nrw York July 20 Lead un-
changed Sp.ltrr easy unchanged
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26
MOUTH OF BAG WHERE
STRANCLINC PROCESS
ISON GROWS TIGHTER
Capture of Villemontoire Marks Important Step in
Squeezing Process, While Fall of Oulchy-e-
Chateau Means That Enemy Has Lost Pivot
From Which Retirement Further South Has Been
Swinging.

NIemontouc ,c than five mules south o Soor, has bee
taken by the french and Americans while further south they have cap
ucd Ouchy ! lcC Cha'cau and swept east OF the
Between the Ounce and the Nanc the Americans pressing hard
the cncn rcs and have taken the southern half la f
forest winch brings them about miles directly
town OF fecE In adcnos the the roads leading back
the Marnc salient and through which German forces along the south
the line RS forest further southeast toward
the Marnc also / being emIicd OF the Germans
Nlemonlouc the Sosons Chateau Iherry road Is south
west OF BuIan which has been reported unofa have
by the allies h capture marks step process of closing the
mouth OF the bag in which the Germans an struggling
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-26
$4,000 PEASANTS
IN UKRAINE RISE
AGAINST GERMANS

London. July 20 \ peasant
rebellion has broken out ,n th"
Ukraine on formidable scale.
according tu Information re
rpiVrd today seventy five
thousand peasants tairly otti-
cirut troops with their Officers
and instructors are advancing
against the Gcrmins, detach-
ments Of whom have with
drawn before the hostile Id
vance reireating 80 klc' TN"
peasants are Wrll armed.