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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
PROPOSES GUARDIANSHIP
BE MADE PERMANENT

By United Press
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S.-Sen.
Lewis. Illinois. will propose TO the
democratic national committee, that
IL abandon the periodical appoint
ment OF "A national chairman and
name somebody 10 hold the job
permanently as n business propo-
sition."
Lewis advocated having the new
chairman chosen as a business exc
c,ltive. He would maintain an office
in washington and would keep the
country informed OF party activities.
This plan has manifest advantages,
according 10 Lewis
Dem mocratic congressman expect
Homer Cummings. as Vance Nc
Cormick's successor. TO be national
democratic chairman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
AMERICANS ARE
To COME HOME
SOON MA re H
PerShing Ordered to Tell FoCh
u. S. Men Will be Sent
Home Fast.
BY United Press t:

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON, Jan. fS.-Ameri-
can troops will be brought home
from France just as fast as posi-
BILE. Gen. Pershing has been ordered
to so inform Gen. Foch
The American force will be re-
duced to a point where only such
forces will be left overseas as are
required under American interna-
tional obligations
Chief of STAFF March made these
revelations today, declaring that
the heads OF the various govern
ments are now working out details
Of what forces shall be left be-
hind. The return movement is slated
10 be as rapid as is compatible with
tonnage available.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
VETS IN MICHIGAN
SEEK TO DELAY VOTE
II United Press

tt United Press
LANSING. Mich. Jan. 1s-Ten
thousand names are signed 20 pc
tition filed with the senate request
ing the legislature 10 withhold rafi-
dcation Of the prohibition amend
ment until after the April elections.
The light wines and beer amend
ment viii be voted on az that time.
All signers OF the petition reside In
Detroit While both branches rtti-
fed the federal prohibition amend
ment. ratification viii not be com
piete until IL IS delivered in Wash
ington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
LEAGUE is FIRST ISSUE.

The delegates included the follow
ing:
United States-Pres't Wilson, Sec'y
Lansing. Henry White, Gen. Bliss.
Great Britain-Premier Lloyd
George. Foreign sec'y Balfour. Chan
cellor Bonar Law. George \. Barnes
France - Premier Clemenceau,
Foreign Minister Pinchon. Marshal
Foch. (as generalissimo Of the al
lies.)
Italy-Premier Orlando. Foreign
Minister Sonnino, Gen. Diaz-
Japan-viscount Chinda. Ambas-
sador to Great Britain. Baron Mat
sui. ambassador 70 France.
Belgium-Foreign Minister Hy-
mans. Emile vandervelde. minister
of justice.
Greece-Premier Venizelos and
Foreign Minister Politis.
Serbia-Premier Pachitch.
Assembly Solemn BrilIiancy.
With great dignity the full conf
missions of the associated powers.
including two representatives Of the
king of the Hedjas. desert potentate.
who helped whip the Turks, gathered
in the historic Clock room.
Having won their contention in
the preliminaries. belgium and Ser
bia had three delegates instead Of
two each. as prev iously announced
There was a solemn brilliancy TO
the assemblage at tile Iuai d'Orsay-
The faces Of some Of the diplomats
were very grave as they waited for
the moment OF opening the world S
greatest peace congress. An honor
guard saIuted the commissioners as
they entered.
The crowds waiting outside had
eIimDses Of motor car the flags Of
the nations that crushed Germany
nutterirg from them as they whisked
the representative int" tie court
YARD. There was FREQUENT cheering
and al plause.
Under the alphabstic arrangement
which delegates were seated in the
conference room. the Americans
were placed at the head OF the
table. on the right hand OF Premier
Clemenceau. The other commits
sioners were ranged about the big
horseshoe in alphabetical order.
The great doors leading 10 the
Clock hall were thrown open so that
diplomats and others invited 10 wit
ness the initial sitting could observe
the proceedings from adjoining
chambers.
Pres't Poincare. in making his ad-
dress. stood beneath a marble clock
surmounting a magnificent figure OF
Victory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
WILSON PARTIAL
VICTOR IN FIGHT
FOR PUBLICITY
Original Gag Rule is Modified
Despite Protests of
the French.
BY ROBERT j. BENDER.

BY United Press
PARIS, Jan. 1S.-The first sitting
of the peace congress today found
Pres't Wilson partial victor i'm the
fight for recognition OF his first prin-
cipIe-"open covenants. openly ar
rived at"
The gag rule which was imposed
to make the sessions secret had
been modified; and arrangements
made for publicity under certain re-
strictions. II may be stated that the
president will continue TO fight for
fuller recognition OF his principle.
He wants more publicity.
Today's peace conference sitting
was planned as a formal affair, with
an imposing turnout of troops, inn
pressive ceremonies, and a keynote
speech by Pres't Poincare. Long be-
fore the hour for the opening
crowds had assembled in the streets
leading 10 the foreign office TO cheer
the delegates as they passed.
SECURES Modification.
Pres't Wilson's vigorous fight for
an open conference was backed by
the universal stand OF the American
correspondents. He was finally sue
cessful in securing a rule whereby
a limited number Of newspapermen
would be permitted at the full sit
tings. The situation as IL stood today
was similar TO that in the United
States senate where reporters are
allowed TO hear all proceedings ex-
cept committee meetings and
executive sessions.
The presidents fight for his first
principle was unique in history, be-
from the correspondents OF the
United States and all the allied ma
tions except France.
Following are the facts:
Several days ago the president be-
gan a quiet movement for recogni-
tion of his first principle. Discus
siOns developed. Premier Lloyd
George agreed with Wilson. but
French. Italian and Japanese dele
gates refused TO agree 10 have the
press represented at any conference.
Finally with the aid OF Lloyd
George. the president succeeded in
having the gag proposal laid over.
pending suggestions from the cor
respondents. American newspaper
men led the protest against secrecy.
with representatives Of the press Of
Britain. Italy and smaller nations
uniting in the demand for publicity
the French dissenting throughout
Wilson's Only Reservation.
During the conversations the
presidents only reservation was said
10 be that there should be no pub
licity on some questions on which
there was no final action. lest the
report OF the proceedings should
come out piecemeai, this creating
misunderstandings which might
have serious results. This point was
covered in the rule prohibiting cor
respondents from being present at
committee meetings or executive
sessions. at which delicate matters
rlay De discussed, clashes between
statesmen may occur. and there is
a possibility that a wrong interpre-
tation might be drawn from such
episodes. no matter how carefully
the reports were handled.
The president expects that as the
conferences go on, delicate points
viii be disposed OF. and more and
more meetings will be public until
the final sessions, when he hopes
they Will all be open. The American
correspondents. however. are not
vet satisfied. ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
YANKEES BRING HOME
IT ENGLISH BRIDES

LONDON. Jan. lS.-The English
invasion OF America is about to
start An army Of British is head
ing for New York
The transport Plattsburgh viii
arrive there about Jan. %. with the
first - English girls who married
American doughboys Three hun
dred more Will follow soon. The
Red Cross is paying all expenses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
KAISER FEARS DEATH:
WANTS MORE GUARDS
BY Emitted Press
ArrE Ennnrr.r- n. /.

Bv United Press
AMERO%GEN. Holland Jan. 2.
Guards about Count BentinclS' .
castle were reinforced today when
il was reported that armed German
bolshevik plotted % raid the place.
seize the former kaiser and kaiserin
and carry them of 20 Germany for
a secret trial and death like the
cars
An airpiane has been observed
accommodating over the castle. This
greatly upset Wilhelm Hohenzollern
and his wife. They demanded fur
ther protection from the Dutch IN
addition 20 the KIDNAPPING plot. VII
helm fears a scheme 20 blow up the
castle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
REMOVE RESTRICTIONS
ON ALL SHIPPING
~ Inited D.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.-The
shipping board has removed all re-
strictions governing the movements
OF ships both sailing and steam. II
has been announced here. Sailing
vessels and ships under $500 tons
capacity. were prohibited from max
ing transatlantic voyages during
the war because of the slow speed
of such boats. Vessels Of all kinds
may now go wherever the cargoes
are destined.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
TO SERVE SENTENCE
FOR ATTEMPTING TO
DISCRE0IT WITNESS
BY United Press :

bN IUIttu ITeSS.
DETROIT. Mich, Jan. is.-Mable
Harris of st. Louis, today started u
serve a sentence of so days in the
work house here for attempting 20
discredit a witness in the federal
court.
During the trial of alleged whis-
ky smugglers in Judge Arthur J..
Tuttle's court. William b. Chase.
food and drug inspector and chief
witness for the state, was asked if
ne knew Mable Harris.
At this point the woman walked
up and exclaimed, Hello, Billy"
Judge Tuttle Immediately caused
her arrest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
AMERICANS TO EXPOSE
MORE HUN ATROCITIES
By United Press

By United Press.
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
IN GERMANY, Jan. 1S-(By cour-
ier 10 Nancy who were
prisoners in Germany will make af-
fidavits exposing "A number of new
German atrocities. Gen. Harries
stated today The worst of these
occurred when Germans, without
provocation. fired upon prisoners
playing football. killing and wound
ing numbers OF them.
The last of the American prison.
ers are now on their way home,
Gen. Harries said.
A commission has been appoint
ed TO assist in repatriating Russian.
Serbian and ROumanian prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
B0LSHEVIK FORCES ARE
RETREATING IN ESTH0NIA
BY United Press /:


STOCKHOLM, Jan. 1S.-Bolshe-
vik forces are retreating in Esthonia
on account OF a counter revolution
which has broken out in petrograd
according to a dispatch from Hell
singfors received here today. II is
believed that the bolshevik govern
ment may need stronger forces to
suppress the uprising and that this
is the reason for calling the Esthon-
ian army back.
Diplomatic advices received in
Washington brought the first word
Of the revolt against bolshevik rule
in Petrograd. Street lighting was
reported.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
EXPECT SENSATION
IN PROFIT PROBE
Congress to Act, Leaders in
Senate BeIieVe-ShOW
Figures.

By United Press:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-Sensa-
tional disclosures as TO packers
profits during the war will stir con-
gress TO action, senate leaders be
lieved today.
Federal trade commission experts
before the senate agricultural COM
mittee testified war profits were
three times as great as peace time
earnings.
Mem bers of the senate committee
believed the situation called for ac-
ton. Kenyon, Norris and Gronna are
especially anxious that effective leg
islation be put through at this ses-
sion. Conferences are being held
daily over suggestions for control
of the packing industry and stock
yards
Regulation i'm Vain.
Regulation by the food admin
istration didn't amount 10 anything.
so far as regulating packers profits
is concerned" Stuart Chase. federal
trade commission. investigator. said
at the hearing. Total earnings Of
the I'VE DIX BAGhtAS AOA ~ Wei z
S95. $4,000. testimony indicated. al
though witnesses declared accurate
figures were impossible, because of
faulty accounting methods OF the
packers.
Compile Figures.
Armour's profits before the war
averaged 6.5 percent but from 1918
TO 1917 they averaged 16.7 percent.
figures compiled by the federal
trade commission indicated. Swift's
pre-war profits were around Sc per-
cent. while during the war they
jumped 10 24.5 percent Morris
peace profits Of p doubled after
1914.
Evidence OF political activity was
seen by witnesses. Chase declared he
saw on Armour's books references
10 legal fees paid attorneys in a
number OF state capitals for service
in introducing bills and watching
legislators" Amounts were small
and would not total over $4,000.
Chase believed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
SAY MAN CONFESSED:
POLICE MAKE CHARGES
Rv United Press

DETROIT. Mich. Jan 1S-A
charge OF murder in the first de-
gree was made here today against
Gustaaf Biebuyeck. who the police
say confessed 10 the killing OF Mrs.
Raymond Van Doorne last Tuesday
when she repuised love making.
Biebuyeek. according 20 the po-
lice. said the woman tried 20 drive
him out OF the house with a butch
er knife and he beat her 10 death
with an iron bar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
THEY'RE COMING BACK

BY United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The
following army units have been as
signed TO early convoy:
Second battalion and medical de-
tachment of 372nd infantry, and
571st infantry. (both 93rd division) +;
nth engineers. 301st water tank
train: headquarters Fl 81 battalion.
first, second third 18th and 21st
companies Of goth engineers: 18th
and 18th engineers complete; third
evacuation ambulance company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
DISMISSED OFFICER
GETS YEAR IN PRISON

BY Tinted Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S.-Sen-
tences of dismissal from the service
and 10 years Imprisonment in the
case of Lieut. Georges Schuyler.
36Sth infantry. for absence without
leave from Camp Meade. has been
commuted by Pres't Wilson &c dis
missal and one year imprisonment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
if STATES RATIFY.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S.-Forty-
one states have now ratified the na-
tional prohibition amendment. Drys
expect further favorab ble action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
SEIZURE Of THE
RH|NELANDS IS
ROOT Of WAR
German Governor Declares
Foch'S Proposal Would
Engender Spirit of
Revenge.
BY WEBB MILLER.
by United Press:

by united FreSS;
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
IN GERMANY. Jan. I7.-CBy cour-
Ter TO Naacy)-If the Rhinelands
are taken from Germany a spirit of
revenge will be engendered-a
spirit that will bring on another
war. Count Won sGroote. governor Of
the Rhenish provinces. declared to-
day. 10 the United Press
(Marshal FOch. In an interview
with the newspaper correspondents.
made public today. declared that
France. in self defense. must keep
its hold on the Rhine.)
Won GroOte made the emphatic
assertion that the Germans would
never forget any retention by
France OF the Rhineland territory.
Ultimate redemption of such terri
tory by Germany would be the OBJ
ject of their hopes and endeavOrs"
he said.
Calls IL Violation.
Germany as "a whole. would con-
slider such severance as a gross vio-
lation OF the fundamental conditions
for an equitable peace OF nations
as proclaimed by Prest Wilson, p"
Won GrOote declared.
The territory on the eft bank
Cf the Rhine belongs TO Germany
and Is thoroughly German. (This
Is thckprea at present occupied by
Arnsr1e and allied troops)
wv fewould never forget such a
seve. aslae and the reunion with Ger
many would be the object OF our
most ardent hopes and endeavors.
These sentiments are most en-
phaticauy shared by the Rhineland-
ers themselves. They would con-
slider their separation from the rest
OF Germany a great misfortune. L
think the effects of such "a separa-
tion are clearly evident. do not
doubt for a moment that such
procedure would create a perman-
ent source of serious uneasiness and
perturbation i'm the political situa-
tion.
1t is my opinion that the Rhen-
ish provinces do not wish separa-
ton from Germany, but that some
of the inhabitants may consider that
the peculiar interests of the Rhine
land are not sufficiently guaranteed
bv the present relations with the
Prussian state and that their inter
ests would be better protected If the
RhineIand and perhaps other parts
of Germany. were divided into
separate states. within the German
realm
An effort to influence the peace
conference decisions. by whining or
wheedling. is evident in recent state
ments from German leaders. Won
Groote's plea and war hint. follows
an utterance from Bernstorn where
in he insinuated that il would be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
LICHN0WSKY WILL BE
GERMAN DELEGATE
BY United Press

BY United Press.
MUNICH. Jan. 16.-Cerman dele
gates 10 the peace conference viii
be the following. newspapers here
stated today:
Prince Bichnowsky. former am
bassador 10 Great Britains
Count Won Brockdorff- Rantzau.
foreign minister
Karl Kautsky. recently under
secretary for foreign affairs. and
head Of the commission which in-
yestigated and recommended pun
ishment for the kaiser as war
maker
Count Arco.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18

Lichnowsky's memories or his cX-
periences i'm London at the start OF
the war constituted am Indictment
for the kaiser's course and showed
that he forced the war For this
Lichnowsky was disgraced during
the kaiser's regime
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18

An effort TO influence the peace
conference decisions. by whining or
wheedlng. is evident in recent state
rnents from German leaders. Won
Groote's plea and war hint follows
an utterance from Bernstorff where
in he insinuated that IL would be
dishonest for the allies to retain the
German colonies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-18
THE WEATHER

Indiana-Part cloudy tonight and
Sunday. not much change IN tenn
ptrature.
Lower Michigan-Cloudy tonight
and Sunday Probably snow fur
ries. extreme north portion. colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-06

but they do not cease the prattle. And they are rewarded for theiv pains, too, Scott paints some admirable women, but they are almost altogether in the peasant class or the lower ranks of life, and he did not regard them as heroines.
 When Cooper began his long list of sen1-historical novels about American frontier life, he had abundant tradition for the creation of a conventional hero- inc. But he had something else; he had the woman of 100 years ago as his model. And she was different, very different, from the species of today Coopers wom- en were just as helpless and clinging as their predecessors in fiction of almost a century back But the hero of the Leather Stocking Tales and other stories of Cooper was a real man, en- dowed with all the sinews of war and with excellent facilities for defending and bracing up the frail but deserving beings that leaned heavily upon him for support. The supplementary character of these types was excellent.
 Now all this is changed. Oliver Wen
 
 coming 50 years ago in his "A Mortal An tipathy, where he represents an ath- letic college girl, dressed in bloomers, res cuing' from a fire grown young man who in his infancy had been carelessly dropped and injured by a nurse. He had formed an antipathy to all women which was overcome only when he was saved by the athletic ''bloomeress.' r
 If the novelists have anything to do with it, we are all to be saved that way nowadays Tall girls crowned, who rise above the men in public action and in private thinking, radiate from the pages and the covers of the modern novel They are dependent upon the men only for admiration and invisible support, and they cling only to the oars or the tennis "a cauet-
 George Meredith had moro to do with this new creation than any one novelist, and his Diana of the Crossways" has se- cured a large place among recent charac- ters in fiction. Meredith has several oth CTS like her, too. Meredith the athletic, outdoor, independent heroine in action and thought seems to be with us indef- nitely. And for this relief, much thanks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-06
1NGERsoLHs WHISKY LETTER

From the Kansas City Times.
 Robert G. Ingersoll wrote his famous whisky letter" to Wolston H. Brown of New York, who was ill with pneu- monia and for whom whisky had been prescribed. MT. Brown recovered, mar ried Colonel Ingersolrs daughter, and the original whisky letter now occu- pies conspicuous place on their walls at Dobbs Ferry The text of the origi- nal letter is as follows: T send you some of the most wonderful whisky that ever drove the skeleton from the feast or painted landscapes in the brain of man. It is the mingled souls = wheat and corn. In it you will find the sunshine and the shadow that chased each other over the billowy fields; the breath of June; the carol of the lark; the dews of night; the wealth of summer and autumn's rich content, all golden with imprisoned light. Drink it and youS will hear the voices of men and maidens singing the Harvest Moon, mingled with the will feel within your blood the starlt dawns, the dreamy, tawny dusks of many perfect days. For 40 years this liquid joy has been within the happy slaves of oak, longing to touch the lips of men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-06
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

It is a mighty meek married man who doesn't believe that he could cut the household expenses in two if he did the buying himself.
 Love is what makes a girl sit and hold a mans hand for hours and listen to what he says just as if he was say ing something.
 Home is place where man goes to exhibit his temper when things break wrong for him downtown.
 About the only fads a mother can afford to indulge in these high-cost days are washing, mending and cook ing
 This would be mighty quiet world if a man didn't make any more noise over his politics than he does over his religion
 If father ever manages to get the baby to sleep without choking. para goricking or chloroforming it, he acts as if it is too bad his wife hasn't as much sense as he has.
 A woman has to wear a smile all the time to keep the neighbors from reporting that she is having trouble with her husband.
 A woman was fined $50 for telling a judge to go the devil Serves her right. Women should learn that they can't talk to judges the way they talk to their husbands.
 The trouble with the fellow who tries to be better than other people is that he always acts that way
 Any mutt can attain popularity. But it takes level-headed man to retain it.
 If the social lion isn't any luckier than the rest of us, his wife does the roar ing when he is at home. The summer girl seems to have ar Idea that if she wears plenty of talcum powd6r she doesn't need any clothes.