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WILSON DUE AT HUB
ON SUNDAY NIGHT
Address to Public Probably
viii Be Made Monday.

WAsHISGToN. Feb. 19.-Wirelcss des-
patches to the White House to-day from
the Presidential transport George WASH
tngton Indicated that the ship was maxi
ing such good speed that she might drop
anchor in Boston harbor Sunday night
In that event President Wilson probably
would remain aboard until Monday morn
ing and deliver his address in Boston
some time during that day.
The Boston speech is expected by Ad-
ministration officials to be confined al
most entirely 10 an appeal to the coun-
try for support Of the League of Ma
tons. IT was said to-day that the Presi-
dent probably would utilize the oppor-
tunity to take the public into his conf
dcuce as TO the need OF such a league.
but that lac would reserve any detailed
explanation of the articles OF the pro-
posed constitution for conference with
members OF Congress and an address to
Congress on the subject, which he prob
ably Will deliver soon after arrival in
Washington
Secretary Tumulty has arranged to 20
to Boston Friday 10 complete arrange
ments for the Presidents address ana
10 he really 70 confer with the Pres.-
dent on the situation at home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
S469. 100000 OF AERO
ORDERS CANCELLED
1900 De Hauiland Planes and
2O,I47 Motors Built.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 1e.-Aircraft con-
tracts totalllng s4G9;OO0, 900 have been
cancelled or suspended by the War De-
partment since the signing of the ar
inistice. \ Department statement TO-
day said SO per cent. of the total rep
resented orders for engines and parts
and 80 per cent. for planes and parts.
During the week ended February I
about 100000 worth OF engines and
planes were delivered. leaving orders
still to be filled valued at 10000, 900
Outstanding orders for service planes
on the day hostlities ceased aggregated
1925, 600. 900, and up to February 7
about Sl14.000000, or 81 per cent. of
these contracts had been cancelled The
outstanding orders November II for ser
vice engines was 1927. 900 900. of which
sl93, 900. 900. or SIS per cent, have been
cancelled.
The total production Of Liberty mo
tors TO February was 20.147, with AL
still to be delivered Contracts for go
526 Of the motors were outstanding No
vember II, but those for 23.622 were
cancelled
The production of de Havnand planes
~ to February I was 1900, exclusive
81 2O4 shipped without engines There
are still ~ planes OF this type to be de-
ivered. Outstanding contracts Novem-
Der II called for 6,075. OF which orders
for 1850 were cancelled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
U. S. ACTION LIKELY
IN CENTRAL AMERICA
New Peace Doctrines Will Not
Prevent Move to Check
Unrest.
Special Despafch TO THE sue.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Theoretical
striving for world peace. 1t now de-
velops, Is not going to prevent the
American Government from resortng to
Immediate warlike measures in Central
America II the threatening situation
there warrants action. This was made
clear to-day. Publication In THE SUN
Of the unrest In Central America. the
danger Of trouble between Honduras
and Salvador on ono side, against Guata-
mela and the growing friction between
Nicaragua and Costa Rica, caused con-
siderable excitement in Latin American
diplomatic circles here to-day Fear
that agents were at work TO profit by
the new peace doctrines Of President
Wilson was frequently expressed.
Meanwhile official information reached
the state Department Of the threaten
Ing trouble caused by the concentration
OF Costa R'can troops on the Nicaragua
frontier and the fears the Nicaraguan
Government entertained OF an invasion.
1t may be stated that the United States
will not permit an invasion of Nicara-
qua by Costa Rica even II force is re-
CURED to prevent this American war
ships now in Southern waters are avail
able for duty in Central America
Cabled reports that Nicaragua had
been forbidden by the United States
result of this unpreparedness she
was now at the mercy OF Costa
Rica were explained here. 1t seems
that the American financial adviser in
Nicaragua discouraged the spending OF
money to keep up large military force,
but the American Government did not
compel Nicaragua to do away with all
military protection.
From Laceiba. Honduras, came Off
cial information to-day confirming the
reports of intrigue In Salvador and Hon
duras.
President Bertrand OF Honduras de-
cided some months ago to perpetuate
his power. II is said, by selecting Gen.
Francisco MeJia. Minister OF the In
terror, for his successor. Mejia. one Of
the shrevdest diplomatic manipulators
In Central America, according to diplo-
mats here, was selected TO carry out
Rertrands plan in cooperation with Sal
vador Of establishing the new republic
of Morazan. representing a union OF
Salvador and Honduras, and finally alb
sorbing Guatemala.
Later Bertrand Is said to have trans
ferred his support to Jeronimo ]. Reina.
who also was in the scheme. Both Mejia
and Reina died suddenly, however
breaking up Bertrand's plans, according
to diplomats here. Because OF these re-
ported activities OF Bertrand there is
pronounced opposition to his alleged ef-
forts to force the election OF a candidate
TO be chosen by himself
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
BORAH CALLS ON
TAFT TO GUARD U. S.


States OF its traditional attitude toward
purely American questions
This was thought necessary and wise
by Elihu Root, no mean authority upon
national policies and International af-
fairs II was specifically urged by Sena-
tor Lodge, long a defender OF this policy.
1t was also thought proper and neces-
sary by Senator Knox. an acknowledged
leader OF the American bar and your
honored Secretary OF State
1T am also told by those who were in
public life at the time that II met with
your Endorsement. Most of all, II was
insisted upon by Theodore Roosevelt,
who always stood dauntless against
every infringement OF American rights
and for the full preservation OF Amsri
can principles Now The Hague conven-
ton has been swept aside for a. more
drastic organization with vastly In
creased jurisdiction and greater powers,
"If 1t Was deemed necessary and wise
70 have this reservation in The Hague
convention how can II bs-t6.itended that
Il is not equally necessary and wise to
have this reservation in this proposed
constitution OF the League OF Nations?
II you were called upon as a lawyer TO
draw an ordinary contract imposing
heavy obligations upon your client. but
from which contract certain vital things
were TO be reserved would you leave the
question OF the reservation and the pos
sible loss OF those things open to con-
struction or contention?
-Now In this contract into which II
Is proposed TO enter, presumably for all
time and by which we are imposing
stupen6ous obligations upon our people
and our children and our children's
children, shall we leave open 10 con.
tention or construction the question OF
whether or not there shall be reserved
TO the American people a policy they
have long cherished, and which. In my
judgment. they still believe indispensa
BILE to their future happiness and tran
guilty?
ut must be remembered too that thi;
constitution Is only a proposed constitu
tion. Mr. Clemenceau stated speclf
cslly to Mr.. Hughes that amendment!
would be offered and that opportunit,
would be given to all who desired L
offer amendments. Italy gave officia
notice that she would have amend
ments to offer. Japan did the same.
will not therefore delay consideration
for single hour for the United State
| to offer an amendment. II all parties
| concerned desire that It shall be re
served II will not even fead to discus
sion.
THE discussion submit TO you there
/ fore Is this: Will you and other friend
| and advocates of the league indorse al
exception or reservation clause to b
attached to this proposed constitution Fl
the language OF the reservation attaches
to The Hague convention Of .lso1?
Very respectfully.
Il q ". n 2oRAz."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
CARDINAL GIBBONS
MAKES w. S. S. APPEAL
Urges All of Catholic Clergy
to Promote Campaign.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-Cardinal Glib
bons issued to-day through the National
War Savings organization an appeal for
continued support Of the Government 4
war savings campaign this year.
THE man. woman or child who has
learned to spend wisely and look for.
ward to the future and to lay by some-
thing which will help him IN unforeseen
emergency Is not only helping himself.
but IL becoming a BETTER and more USE
full citizen" said Cardinal Gibbons. I'VE
should welcome the opportunity afforded
by our Government to continue the saw
ing habit. To buy War Savings Stamps
Ia the clear duty Of every American citi-
sen, young and old.
IT urge all our clergy to promote this
campaign by every means In their power
I urge our good people to give 1t their
heartisst support. and from the splendid
svideaoss OF their patriotism shown IN
rhs last two years I am confident that
y val msst with great HaoessA"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
SHIP BOARD FACTS
SOUGHT BY GOULD
Sweeping Inquiry Into Plans
and Activities Is De-
manded.
Special Despatch to THE Scr.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia sweeping
demand for facts involving the plans and
activities OF the United States Shipping
Board IL contained in a resolution of
Representative Gould IN. ". which was
taken from committee and passed by
the House to-day.
The resolution calls on the President
for all facts involving the recommends
lions made by the United States Ship
ping Board relating to seamen's wages
equalization OF the higher costs II any
of building ships In American yards and
the method or policy adopted for oper-
ating American ships in competition with
foreign owned ships. whether by the
United States Government or by private
corporations or individual American citi-
xens: also full information as to the
plans which have been adopted Cor pro.
viding stations for furnishing fuel Tor
United States vessels In all parts of the
world.
Although the Senate has been in
to some extent" said Mr.
Gould In discussing the resolution. there
has been no definite development which
will siva any basis for the expectation
that some policy will be given out in the
n13x xLx4E4F vFF. r~.sTr 49,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
40 SMALL PACKERS
FORM CORPORATION
They Organize Tentative Ex-
port Concern Under Webb
POmerene Law.
TO KEEP FOREIGN TRADE
Action Is Brought About by
Chief Of Food Administra-
tons Meat Division.

CHICAGO, Feb ia Tentative ex-
port corporation, composed OF meat
packers exclusive of the Ave large pack
Ing companies. was formed to-day by
representatives OF forty firms from all
over the country.
twenty-five firms pledged $4,000
each. IL needed. TO start the corporation
under the provisions of the Webb
Pomerene law. Frederic S. Snyder Of
Bolton. chief OF the meat division OF the
Food Administration, called the meeting
and explained that. as the meat division
would soon cease to allot foreign orders.
the small packers might find 1t advisable
to organize to retain some of the foreign
trade which came to them through the
exigencies of war.
Thirty-eight per cent. OF the pork
product shipped to Europe since the
Food Administration began alloting or
ders came from the small packers, he
said. He added that for two years more
at least the demand for meat would ex-
coed the supply.
His remark that the ALLEGATION of or
ders probably would cease soon was re-
Elected in the provisions pit on the Board
OF Trade. where hog products registered
declines of 10 to rs cents. 1t had also
bearish effect on the corn market.
ANIL dShtI lllt HuNlCe O1 I0e
meeting as to whether the meat division
should continue during March IT, sta
billie the price of hogs. The extension
was unanimously approved after Mr..
Snyder gave the opinion that IL the
$3.50 guarantee for hogs were with
drawn the price would advance rather
than recede. He explained that the fu-
ture course of the market depended
largely on such governmental action as
might be taken in Europe with regard
to stabilizing prices and regulating sup
plies.
Mr.. Snyder said that the ailotments
to the small packers were equal to the
combined allotments 10 Armour & Co.
and Swift & Co.
James Agar, a Chicago packer said
small packers would be In a bad way
unless the allotments by the Food Ad-
ministration continue for at least an
other month.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
MOTHER SAVES ASTOR FUND.
Mrs. Dick Provides for Boy to In
crease s3,OOO.OOO Inheritance.

A report filed in the Surrogates' Office
Yesterday by Mrs. Madeline Force Aston
Dick. who was the widow OF Col. John
Jacob Astor. revealed that instead of
using the 100000 inheritance that
came to her son. John jacob Aston. from
his father. she is supporting the boy out
of her own income. That is being DONE
according to Mrs. Astor's attorney.
Henry Gildersleeve, that the boys for
tune may be enlarged through aocumu-
lation OF unexpended income.
Young Aston Is 6 years old. His
mother is his legal guardian. Her re-
port to the Surrogate stated merely that
she had neither received nor spent any
thing as guardian in the last year.
Reckoned az producing 3 per cent. from
now until the boy is 81 years of age. It
was estimated that then the $1,000, 900
will have increas ed to $s.357,SS9. The
boy was born several months after Col.
Aston lost his life in the sinking of the
Titanic. His mother now is the wife OF
William T. Dick,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
pENNA. DELEGATES MEET.
Action on speakership Fight Il
Postponed.
Special Despatch to TIE sus.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 1s.-Inabiiity of
some members to attend to-day's meet
Mg Of the Pennsylvania Republican dele
cation in the House prevented action In
favor Of any candidate for the Speaker
ship. Members OF the delegation who
'sre supporting Representative Giliett.
however. said that discussion indicated
strongly the practicability of applying
the unit rule to all except two or three
OF the delegation II such course Is
ceemed desirable at a later meeting.
II is generally predicted that any
thing like solid support from the Penn
sylvania delegation for either Mann or
Glllett will turn the tide decisively.
~ present there are twenty in the dele
gallon avowedly Gillett supporters.
There are three who probably could
not be drawn away from their support
OF Mann. There are five who feel thom-
selves pledged TO Mr. Mann unless the
delegation acts as 4 unit In which event
tnsy would feel justified IN supporting
Gillett.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
JERSEY TUBE BILL APPROVED.
New YorIs's Share of $4,000, 900
Practically Ready.

ALBANY. Feb. 49, - The Assembly
Ways and Means Committee voted to-
day to report fayorably tomorrow the
bill appropriating $1,000. 900 to begin
construction work on the New York New
Jersey vehicular and pedestrian tunnel
and making available 100000, New
York states one-half share of the total
cost ms soon as the state of New Jersey
makes the other half available
The bill will not come up for passage
in the Assembly until the middle OF next
week. Then It will go to the Senate for
consideration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
MISS PERKINS TAKES OATH.
Industrial CommissfOncr VII
Start on job To-day.
Special Despatch 70 TIE srs

ALBANY, Feb. 19.-Miss Frances Perk..
ms who was confirmed yesterday by
the Senate. took her oath OF office to
day as member OF the State Indus
trial Commission and tomorrow will
report tor duty at o'clock at the Of
fees Of the commission, ESQ Fifth ave-
nue.. New York.
IT intend to buckle right down TO
work and try 10 be successful in this
new Job" said Miss Perkins, "T do
not know yet Just what / shall have
to do. but the commission will meet
Friday and I expect NJ that time to
have some tasks assigned to me"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
BOSTON SUFFS BAR j.
ATTACK ON WILSON
president Has Done Too Much
Good for World Women
Leaders Say.
ARMY TO HALT ANNOYERS
Greeting by Wireless Tele-
phone to Liner Planned
$50 Miles OFF Shore.

BosroN, Feb. 19.-Mayor Peters an
nounced to-day n general committee OF
welcome to greet President Wilson on
his arrival. There are ESQ members.
The committee will meet The George
Washington in the harbor, but no one
will be allowed to board the ship until
she has locked. 1t was announced.
While members OF the National Wom-
ems party, headed by the State chair
man, Mrs. Agnes Morey of this city. are
said to have considered the possibility
of a demonstration on the Presidents
arrival, the Boston Equal Suffrage As
ISOLATION notified the Mayor by letter
that 1t strongly deprecated ANY attempt
of the National Womans party to an
noy the President"
I'VE believe the President has done
too much for the good OF the country
and the whole world to be troubled at
this time. We feel he has done much
for the cause of woman suffrage and
have nothing but gratitude for him.
said the letter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Connecticut strike Ase.t over.
Special DssSaicA to TIE suS.

Special DesDdtoA to The suS.
pLAlSFrELp, Conn.,. Feb. 1s.--With the
exception Of a strike OF 1000 at North
'rosvenordale. which has nothing to do
WIN hours of wages. all textile workers
OF Connecticut. numbering about $4,000.
we're at work to-day. All questions were
settled satisfactorily ana In every oass
forv-etsht hours work with oorrespsnd-
NC pay kas beaa asann1sd ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Ignorance No Excuse.

THE chairman Of the committee after
a plea for economy in which he saws,
however that the expenditure Of 500
600, 100000 Is a matter behind us-the
paying of that $4,000, 900 900 is vet to
be done-brings in a 5000 900. 900 bill
and says he has no information about
II. as II was put on at the other end Of
the Capitol Do the people want us TO
continue passing these appropriations
without any information or not?
I'm the two years which this Federal
Aid for roads has been available only
eight States report the completion OF
road projects involving Federal aid.
Arkansas has completed 5ia miles; CAL
ifornia, 81 miles; Louisiana, 4 miles /;
Massa chusetts. 1873 miles: North Caro-
lima, miles; Vermont less than mile !;
Washington, 35 miles. and West Vir-
GINA s.5 miles"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Edge Names Essex Surrogate.

TRENTON. Feb 1?.-Howard sherwood
OF Newark has been appointed Surro-
gate OF Essex county by Gov. Edge to
succeed Judge Fred r, stickel. Jr.. re-
Gently named County Judge
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
$2OO,OO0,OOO VOTED
FOR BETTER ROADS
House Democrats Insist on
Grab Despite Republican
Pleas.
SMELL FIGHTS vAINLY
Points Out S7O,OOO,OOO Is AL
ready Available-45 Miles
Built for $4,00O,000.
Special Despatch TO THE srS,


WASHINGTON, Feb. by a vote Of
I to 26S the House insisted to-day on a
5000, 100000 extension OF It's pork" diet,
accepting the Senate's good roads rider
to the $500, 900 post office appropr!a-
ton bill in face of almost fearful ap-
peals OF Republican leaders to their
cohorts at least to take a stand against
a continuation OF wild eyed" raids on
the public wealth.
Although Representative Smell. fight-
ing the provision. pointed out that
$40 100000 df the $4,000, 900 originally
appropriated in 1917 for Federal aid to
good roads remains unexpended and
that only forty-fve miles OF road have
been built with the more than $4,000
900. so far expended. the House in
sisted on hanging on to the tempting
5000, 0o0.0 morsel placed in the bill by
the Senate, the subject matter Of which
came before the House for the first time
in consideration of the report. This
rider makes the appropriation availa BILE
In three annual instruments
Democrats' Last Grab,
The proposal was written into the bill
by Senator Bankhead and represents,
along with the two other pork measures
now before one branch of Congress or
the other, the last reach of the Demo-
cratic members for Treasury funds prior
to the advent OF the Republican Con-
gress.
Uncle Joe" Cannon and Repre- senta-
tive Smell On. " led the fight against
the measure, while Representative Mad
den tII). n Republican. and Repre-
sentative Saunders (Va), Democrat led
the pork hungry forces
The test of strength came on a mo-
ton by Representative Cannon to re-
commit the conference report and strike
out the roads rider.
Have the members OF the Sixty-hfth
Congress gone absolutely stark mad in
desire to expend money" aksed Rep
resentative Smell Are we absolutely
unmindful of the fact that every dollar
OF this must some day be paid from the
savings OF the people? Have we become
so accustomed to dealing in hundreds
OF millions and billions OF dollars that
we cannot get our feet down to earth
and look at proposition in a sane and
busineSslike way? When We have lust
passed revenue bill. or a tax, on our
people so big that you did not dare
to levy 1t at one time for fear that II
would absolutely strangle the business
or this country; bill so large that the
American people. as rich and powerful
as we are. are Obliged 10 take four bites
before they can swallow II, the time has
come for the American Congress 10
stop, look and listen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
Brothers Held In hail.

The brothers Solomon. who were ar
rested and held IN bail between $1,000
and $4,000 yesterday, were John, Kallil,
Abraham. David. Elias and George.
John was designated by Garrett w.
Cotter. Assistant United States Attor-
ney, as the brains of the alleged con-
spiracy, and Kallil as the strong
armed director" Kallll is alleged to
have supervised the workings Of the
various places by visiting them several
times a day, each time wearing different
clothes and using false boards.
The Indictment names twenty trade
names under which places are alleged
to have been operated in this city In
addition similar places are alleged to
have been opened in Philadelphia. Balti-
more. Bridgeport, Boston, Worcester and
In West Virginia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-20
16 SYRIANS HELD IN
BIG TRADING FRAUD
Six Solomon Brothers and Ten
Others Arraigncd on Con-
spiracy Charge.

Sin OF the brothers Solomon. who are
alleged 10 have entertained fellow wan
ierers from the Leyant nightly with
stirring tales OF adventure amid the
Intricate affairs or commerce as trans
acted in the new Bagdad. were among
sixteen Syrian to he arraiGned yester-
day before Judge julius VI. Mayer in the
United States District Court. The broth
ers are alleged 10 have been the leaders
OF a conspiracy whose complicated af-
fairs were directed from night to night
at restaurant IN the Syrian quarter
with a resulting cost to wholesalers,
tobbers and commission merchants OF
81 ,O00, 900.
The defendants are alleged to have
misused the business practice OF giving
line OF credit to applicants who can
present satisfactory evidence OF financial
responsibility, 1t is alleged they opened
places OF business in folly, buildings
places OF business in lofty buildings
CT their tenants. furnished offices at
uactively. registered their trade names
with the County Clerk and then asked
FOR credit, giving as references other
concerns established by themselves.