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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
WILSON PLEASED
WITH SITUATION
Expresses His Satisfaction in
Personal Radio Message
To SeC'y Tumulty.

international News Service:
WASHINGTOE. Dec. 12.-Prest
Wilson Is pleased with the situa-
tion, both here and in Europe"
This statement was made in a per
sonal radio message from the presi-
dent to his secretary. Joseph P. Tu-
multy. the latter let It be known at
at the executive Offices today.
The president added that ne was
having a pleasant voyage and that
the sea air had completely cured the
cold which had been causing him
cOnsidera bic annoyance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
TREASURY CERTIFICATES
FOR 500 MILLIONS
Internatlonal - Service J..

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 12-The is
suance Of treasury certificates TO the
amount Of $500. dated Dec 1s. in
anticipation Of the NTH Liberty loan.
was announced BY Sec'y NcAdoo to-
day. The certificates are dated oct.
l9 and payment is due May 20, 1919.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
WILSON NOTES
WARN NATIONS
To KEEP PEACE
Peru and Chile Urged to Con-
slider Grave Responsible
ity For Disturbance of
World Peace Plan.
international News Service;

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. y. - The
United States government has
warned the republic Of Chile and
Peru that those persons who cause
agitations tending to lessen the pros
pect for permanent peace through
out the world viii be charged with
grave responsibility before the world
for their actions"
This was revealed today by the
state department in making public
diplomatic notes recently sent to
these two countries by the United
States in reference to their recent
severance of relations The notes
which are identical were sent to the
presidents of Chile and Peru by the
American ambassador at San Diego
and the American minister Of Lima.
respectively.
Offers Assistance.
The United States government
stands ready to offer either alone
or in conjunction with any other
countries of this hemisphere all pos
sible assistance 10 bring about a
peaceful solution % The difficulty the
communication further said.
The note adds that Pres't Wilson
feels 1t his duty TO point out to the
republics of Chile and Peru the OBJ
ligatio which they hold TO the
rest Of the world and mankind in
general to take immediate steps TO
stop popular agitations and reestab-
lish peaceful relations. The text of
the joint note as made public this
afternoon, follows:
The president Of the United
States desires to inform Your Excel
lency that the various incidents
leading up to the severance Of con
sular relations between the repub-
lies Of Chile and Peru have been
viewed by the governments Of the
United States with the gravest ap-
prehension Any agitation tending
to lessen the prospect for permanent
peace throughout the world particu-
Iarly on the eve Of the cOnvoking OF
the peace conference in Paris, in
which II is confidently expected that
steps will he taken to provide for an
era OF ldSllnB DtdCt dlLNAA- e'-A lNN
pies. would be disastrous, and those
persons who had caused this condi-
ton would be charged with grave
responsibility before the world for
their actions.
Situation Is Grave.
''The president Of the United
States feels II his duty TO draw 20
the attention Of the governments OF
Chile and Peru the gravity Of the
present situation and 10 point out
20 these governments the duty
which they hold to the rest Of the
world and TO mankind in general, to
take immediate steps TO refrain from
popular agitation and to reestablish
their peaceful relations.
That a satisfactory and peaceful
solution Of the matter in dispute be
/ tween the two countries may be ar
rived at there can be no doubt and
F the government Of the United States
/ stands ready 10 tender alone or IN
conjunction with the other countries
Of this hemisphere. all possible as
sistance to bring about an equitable
solution Of the matter"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
WARD DECLINES POST

International News Service
NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-George G..
ward has declined 20 accept the
usauaEership OF the Cables Of the
Commercial Gable co. and the west
ern Union Telegraph Co. according
20 an announcement made public to-
day hy Clarence H. Mackay, presi-
dent OF the cable company. in let
ter 90 Postmaster Gen. Burleson.
who offered Ward the appointment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
HOSPITAL SHIP REACHES
PORT WITH WOUNDED

international News Service:
NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-The Santa
Anna. from Brest, with As officers
q men and 70 civilians on board,
arrived here today. She was follow
ed by the De Kalb. with - officers
and 1920 men.
The United States hospital ship
Mercy which arrived of quarantine
last night with 3ss wounded men
from France. docked today. The
Mercy was overdue and reported
that she had put into Bermuda on
account OF rough weather.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
TIE KAISER,s FATE.
national News Service

LONDON. Dec. 12.-Lord Robert
Cecil. under foreign secretary. eN-
pressed the opinion in a speech thai
while the allies may not be able TO
extradite the former kaiser. they can
demand his surrender.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
DEMAND REPUBLIC.

international News Service.
DUBLIN. Dec 12-Sinn Feiners
are demanding a republic in Ireland
and those who are elected 10 parlia-
ment on Saturday may refuse 10 ST.
at Westminster, but attempt 10 es-
taAlish a parliament in this city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
Prince Murat'S Palace All in
Readiness to Accommodate
American Executive.
SOCIALISTS CRITICIZED
FOR TRYING MONOPOLY
lie Temps Says Wilson Is to
be Guest of All France
Not Any Faction.
BY HENRY C. WALES.


PARIS. Dec. 12.-Final details OF
making the residence Of Prince Muir
at ready for the occupancy of Pres't
and Mrs. Wilson were completed to-
day. Telephones haze been installed
throughout the mansion, even in the
dressing rooms. and bathrooms and
the electric lighting system has been
improved.
Pres't and Mrs. Wilson will dine
at an inlaid mahogany table, large
enough to accommodate 80 guests.
The prince left behind the celebrated l
gold dinner service for the use OF
the presidential party.
A beautiful gondOla-shaped bed
was set aside for the president, but
for fear It would prove too short,
another was provided for reserve.
Mrs Wilson will sleep In a can
opied bed Of pink brocade with pink
tapestries. Mrs. Wilson viii have the
services Of Georgette. the personal
maid to Princess Murat.
Room for Wardrobe.
The dressing rooms in the presi-
dents suite have closets big enough
10 hold many suits of clothes. and
100 pairs Of shoes, not to mention
the space for hats.
The commOdious closets IN Mrs.
Wilson'S dressing quarters will ac-
commodate 100 gowns, 200 pairs OF
shoes and slippers, so parasols, so
fans and other accessories Of the
feminine toilet.
The carpets on the floors are near
" an inch thick. Especial pains were
taken with the lighting system. The
lights do not shine direct from tho
bulbs but are shaded with globes of
soft tones.
In the parlors are great Candida
bras, with myriads Of. crystals dang
ling from them
The bathrooms are 30 feet square,
containing movable tubs.
There are more than 5000 glass
es in the pantries with which 20
serve upward of 60 different kinds
Of beverages.
Cooks and walters for the presi-
Dental party were provided by the
The grounds around the mansion.
a couple of acres in extent, will be
heavily guarded by French troops.
An electric lighting system has been
established so that the guards car
signal each other. Sentries will pa
troll the vast lawns ali the time.
The controversy over the alleged
attempt of the socialists to monopO-
lie Pres't Wilson is reaching a
warm stage.
Criticize Socialists.
The Temps in lengthy first page
article criticizes the socialist party,
| the general Confederation Of Work
/ ers. the League of the Rights Of
Man and other organizations which
/ have been placarding billboards with
appeals to give the American execu-
! tive a monster welcome. The organ
/ izations are accused Of trying to ex-
4 ploit the presidents visit in their
own interests.
+ TT is strange" says the Temps.
"to see these elements capitalizing
I Mr.. Wilson's visit that never ceased
to eXtol = peace by compromise
7 procedure which the president for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
No SLACKENING
IN RELIEF MAY
Be CONSIDERED
After Enthusiasm of Victory
Comes Realization of Ap-
paIIing Conditions in For
mer Occupied Towns.
By John It. PARKERsON.


LONDON. Dec. y. - America 3
friendly hand was never more need
ed in Belgium and northern France
than now. There are 5000 work
men unemployed in Belgium. de-
pending upon small sums daily from
the national committee 90 keep the
wolf from the door. All are looking
70 America TO keep them going
The enthusiasm in the first flush
Of allied victory is now giving way
t0 @ realization OF the appalling con-
ditiOns and the actual needs of the
millions in Belgium and northern
France.
Situation Is Acute.
4 careful survey Of the territory
and personal interviews with King
Albert and prominent officials OF the
American Relief association reveal
the first authentic account Of the
situation. the acuteness OF which has
been accumulated by the continued
whining and dickering OF the Ger
mans over the armistice terms.
ON ali sides anxiety is expressed
lest there be slackening of food
production and shipments from the
United States TO Belgium and north
ern France.
There must he a proper apprecia-
tion cf the critical period through
which this stricken land is passing.
When King Albert recently
grasped my hand at the conclusion
OF an interview ne said;
II knew Americans first as gen
e-ous friends Now I know them as
comrades I'm arms. am proud 70
have commanded American troops
iu the closing days OF the war;
Queen Deeply Touched.
queen Eliza beth was deeply
touched at the memory OF what
America did for Belgium.
II will never forget America s
aid she exclaimed.
Then the Germans We're still oc-
cupyinz part Of Belgium Now the
king and queen are back with their
peoples. but their hearts are sad al
the conditions they found. They are
looking 10 the United States now as
before.
4 sample OF German chivalry and
Eumanitarianism towards the strick-
ON people OF Belgium and northern
France was shown by this deciara-
tion of "a high German officer 10 a
commissioner who was distributing
food.
Il ann here as accompanying Of
Gcer with Won because I have got
20 obey orders. but IT. had my way
would put all Of these people i'm
side harbed wire and let them starve
To death"
Represents German View.
This German officer was not an
exception TO the rule. but one who
was considered above the average
officer iu intelligence.
It will require the introduction OF
new machinery. betting and tools in
the Belgian factories. largely through
the efforts Of Pres't Wilson. before
they can begin Co operate again.
The railroad lines I'm Belgium
with the exception of two of them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
ANITA KING IS ILL
,ternational News Service

international News Service:
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. Dec. II.
Anita King, moving picture act
ress. who recently had a narrow es-
cape from death i'm an automobile
accident here. was stricken today
with pneumonia at the home OF her
sister. Mrs. Hugo Keppen Of this
city. and is reported critically in.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
THE WEATHER

Indinna-Gcnerally cloudy tonight
and Friday. probably rain. warmer
tonight iu east and south portions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-12
CrIticize sorialists.

CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
WAGES AND JUSTICE

NY PERSON who has followed the changes in economic
~ thought which manifested in the few years be-
fore the war period the war; will appreciate
justice the necessity of the order by Mr. McAdoo
raising the of railroad workers of all classes and degrees
organized and unorganzed follows that great increase
expense operation must be met by increase in charges
There difference between rate increases made for the
benefit of the comparatively few persons who dominate rail-
roads made to increase the compensation Of the hun
dreds thousands those who actually operate the railroads
In large is withdrawn from production
swell the we'll being of few persons already we'll cared for
latter the funds of people increased
purchasing power is enhanced and the market is smu
lated.
sure this time, the market needs stimulation
Every energy devoted to the manufacture of goods But
the railroad workers do need the wage increase to put them
abreast the increased cost Of living and to enable them
tribute their share of the fund.
The announcement that to be paid the same
wages the work. also made by Mr. McAdoo but the
statement of a simple morality.
Women do things well men, and things
better But they have been at economic disadvantage pr-
cpally because they
Justice pays its way. The result of giving women fair
pay will be more at work. and work from each
The total stock Of commodities will be increased. is
true wealth. The wealth of nation not measured by money
hundred bushels of potatoes at S. bushel worth $780,
But 500 bushels of potatoes worth at 81 bushe only $780,
Yet there is dispute the actual amount of wealth
represented in the two illustrations The community which
has 500 bushels of potatoes richer than the community with
but 400 bushels.
Before the it easy to confuse money with wealth
Wealth is complex of arrangement of things
contribute to the health the comfort and the happiness men
and
The that work the will be produced The more
produced, the greater the average prosperity.
This is why the larger payments to railroad men, the
greater justice to women will show profit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
RED CROSS GIVING

THE CLOSING hours of the Red Cross collection Bridge
port exhibiting generosity commensurate with her
own economic power and with the magnitude of the occasion
The giving Bridgeport not the affair of the well to do
alone It is democratic generosity of everybody The to
81 campaign been entirely successful Few indeed are the
industrial establishments that have remained outside The
theatres have been fertile source
Corporations have gone generously into their Golfers.
Business have set aside fair portion of their profits
There has been getting together proof of unity which
an asset of greater value than the contributions that have
made War is above everything test of solidarity The
nation which cannot compose its internal differences which
cannot unite it's energies for battle is the nation which
not survive saunchest breed the breed that stand
shoulder to shoulder united effort until the victory
The Americans such stock. Nothing impair their
unity nothing keep them from the maximum effort possible to
their education their abilities and their genius.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.

Yonkers, N. Y, is a thriving, pros
porous progressive city, with moth
ing inherently humorous about it, but
the people of its big neigbor, Gotham,
insist upon saying things about Yonk-
ers which they think are funny. Such
being the case, it is quite appropriate
that Yonkers should be the adopted
home of Irwin S. Cobb, formerly of
Paducah, and the birthplace of John
Kendrick Bangs, the other famous
humorist. Mr.. Bangs was born in
Yonkers fifty-six years ago today. He
was educated at Columbia University
and studied law for couple of years,
but abandoned his legar career to be-
come associate editor of Life. Later
he was associated, in an editorial ca
pacity, with various other well known
magazines. His first book, Roger
Camerdon,' appeared nearly thirty
five years ago, and now the list of
titles of works runs into the dozens.
Mr.. Bangs was democratic candidate
for Mayor of Yonkers in 1894, but
was defeated, and the highest office
he has ever achieved was -presi-
dent of the Yonkers Board of Educa-
ton. A few years ago the humorist
established a home in Main. Mr.. Bangs
gained a place in the forfront among
American writerts with "a House
Boat on the Styx, 1.-THE Idiot" and
"Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica all of
which were published about twenty
five years ago,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
INCREASE IN RAILROAD RATES

cRUFNY OF the provisions of the schedule of increased
~ freight rates announced by Director General McAdoo
brings home to the ultimate the idea that the admin
sraon is striving apporon fairly the vast cost of the
"a cost that the ultimate consumer always pays.
Wars tremendous economic waste vast almost beyond
grasp of finite mind the imposition of burden upon
the world that must crush out all its vitality for generations
come if the load were not apportioned.
American railroads. for many decades fertile field for
spoismen, doing work efficiently and more
economically relatively than before The imperative
military needs of the country being served
receiving in proportion to its necessities spoaon of
railroads for private has become thing of history
the vast of the railroads have been diverted mill
tay needs and the financial requirements of the country
The increase in rates further contribution to the
high cost of living Increased cost of commodities
the retailer will be chargeda alwaysagains con-
The must meet the situation squarely and
the director general counsels with feeling he is TAX
another duty Nevertheless he will do meet
the situation with ntelligence-whch will help him
whether the retailer the really increase
means of profiteerng
We who have learned first the stringent living
conditions of allies the have little
to gumbe at the increase in railroad
small thing to occupy much attention when understand
that it is Of multiplicity Of employed distribute
burden of the of thing valuable beyond the
chsd Of the making of world safe for democracy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
MAGMA CHARTA.

The first great step toward English
constitutional freedom was the Magma
Charta, which was the beginning and
the basis of liberties for Englishmen
and Eng1ish-speaking peoples all over
the world. King John, who granted
the great charter much against his
will, was crowned king of England
on this date, May 9th, 1899, at the
age of thirty-three. He gave up his
kingdom to the Pope, receiving it
again as a vassal. Among both mobiles
and commoners he soon became the
object of almost universal contempt
and hatred, and the barons determin-
ed to limit his powers. The barons
assembled in arm at Oxford in 1915,
and Immediately proceeded to war
like operations. King John, intini-
dated and frightened, consented to
whatever terms the rebellious barons
chose to dictate. The fundamental
parts of the ''great charter were de-
rived from earlier Saxon charters.
The document not only protected the
mobiles against the crown, but secured
important privileges for every class
of freemen. John raised an army of
iAI0A H0lebI40o W H4dhe war on the mo-
bles and overthrow the charter, but
be fore the conflict was decided he
died in Newark in 1915.
The seventh centenary of that his
torci meeting between John and the
barons at Runnymede, when the Mag.
ma Crater was presented and accepted
by the monarch, was to have beer
celebrated three years ago( but the
festivities were limited because OF
the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
MANY AGENCIES Will ASSIST IN
. REGISTRATION DAY PROGRAM FOR
men OF q SINCE LAST JUNE 5
The Administrative System and the Duties of the
Governor and Governors Office

on the recommendations of the latter.
1t also acts upon the recommendation
that concern location of registration
Offices or additional offices for that
purpose. The regulations that nor
mally in a city of 10000 population
or over the present office of the local
draft board will be the place of reg
istration. In the plan for complete
registration the desirability of estab-
fishing convenient offices for the emer
gency is appreciated and its solution
left to the judgement Of the, local
boards and the adjutant general.
The preliminary work of securing
adequate Offices for registration and
a sufficient number of registrars
should have been completed by May
rs. On or before that day, every
local board was required to report
to the Governors Office by telegram
concerning the supply of printed ma
terial and confirming that all prepar-
ations for registration have been COM
pleted. The Governors Office reports
by telegram the situation in the state
and as to whether the registration or
ganization is in readiness.
Reports to Be Made June 6.
Local boards are instructed to tel
egraph registration returns to the
Governors office not later than the
day after registration. When the tel
egraphic reports of the state are COM
plete the Governors Office will con-
solidate them and telegraph them to
the Provost Marshall General at
Washington.
The names of all persons who serve
without compensation on registration
day will be forwarded by each local
board to the Governors Office. These
names and address will be consolidat-
ed by the Governors Office in a roll
and forwarded to the Provost Mar
shall General.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
CHANGES MADE
IN PERSONNEL!
OF new HAVEN

New Haven, May 27-Changes were
ordered in the operating department
of the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad today, in effect bringing
about a. merger of the Central New
England road with the New Haven in
general operations c. W. Clark,
superintendent of the Central New
England is relieved and will be as
signed to other duties. His place will
be taken by Harry c. Oviatt, who
comes from Hog Island ship yard,
where he was master of Transports
ton. W. H. Foster, general superin-
tendent of the New Haven lines west
of New London and Willimantic, as
sumes additionally the general super
intendency of the Central New Eng
land.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
BAREFOOT TO AID
THE FATHERLAND

Amsterdam, May 16-(Correspond-
ence of the Associated Press)-"Go
barefoot this summer and help the
fatherland' is the latest patriotic
catchword to be p1acarded in Ger
many.
of leather, rich and poor alike should
dispense with boots and Shoes" says
an explanation of the placard in the
Rheinische Westfa1ische Zeitung of
Essen. The old are urged to set an
example for the young.
''Why not walk on your 3bare feet
this summer says the Zeitung,
Neither old nor young need be
ashamed to walk barefoot anywhere
at home, in the streets, at school
or in church, - V. alss@s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27

German U-boats have sunk Is
Spanish merchantmen since the be-
ginning of the ruthless campaign.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27

The result of the enrolment of wo-
men voters for the primaries in New
York, city total 800, 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27
TAFT AND TEDDY
MEET IN CHICAGO

Chicago, May 27-Theodore Roose-
welt and William Howard Taft shook
hands in the dining room of the
Blackstone Hotel last night, while a
fashionable throng that filled the
dining room rose and cheered.
The only two living ex-Presidents
of the United States then sat down
together at Col. Roosevelt's table and
talked earnestly for half an hour, OBJ
livious to the diners, who stopped
their dinners to witness the historic
sight.
The Colonel continued eating while
he talked, and Mr.. Taft leaned over
from time to time to emphasize a
point-a characteristic of his-while
Col. Roosevelt nodded briskly in as
sent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-27

Harvesting of the 1918 wheat crop
began in Texas