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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
SCORES IRISH REPORT
Chief Secretary Replies to Walsh
Dunno Document.
British Offlclal Asserts More Thar
Half the Points Are Without
Foundation.

London, June ia 12-page mem
orandum on the report made by
Frank Walsh and Edward f. Dunno
on conditions In Ireland has been Is.
sued by James I. MACPHERSON, chief
secretary for Ireland.
or the Al points MACPHERSON char.
acterized 81 either as absolutely
without foundation" gross exag.
geration" or absolutely untrue"
Regarding the allegation that five
persons died OF violence in prison,
MACPHERSON declared there were nc
deaths.
In response to the charge there were
10 willful murders by soldiers, the
chief secretary said 1t was untrue and
cited mitigating circumstances for sew
eral shootings.
MACPHERSON cited the report of JUS
tice Dodd's special parliamentary com
mission. which Investigated the treat
ment of Sim Feiners in prison. OF the
20 points not directly characterized as
untrue, about dozen were branded as
exaggeration or misstatements.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
CHANGES TOO SLIGHT
German Officials Considering Re-
lection Of Treaty.
Allied Answer to Peace Terms 10 Re-
sarded at Berlin as an
Ultimatum.

Berlin. June 19.-The Allies answer
to the German protest on the peace
terms is considered here as nothing
less than an ultimatum. Government
circles are frankly dfsmayed and the
same talk about impossibility OF sign
ing is heard which followed publica.
ton OF the original terms,
The change in the terms, as indicat.
ed by the red interlineations In the
text Of the old treaty are so slight as
to cause dismay among those who
have had the opportunity of examin.
ing the document. The financial mod
ifications are considered unimportant
and Objectionable and the terms gov
erning Germany's admission to the
league Of nations are declared to be
unsatisfactory.
1t is considered possible that Count
Won Brockdorff -Rautzau, head of the
German delegation, will not return to
Versailles on account of the demon.
stration there against the delegates,
some of whom were hit with stones
Herr Meyers eye was injured by glass
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
Senator Knox Opens Debate on
Resolution Dividing Cow
enant and Treaty.
FRAMING new PLANS
Opponents Of League Of Nations Are
Considering Proposal to intro
duce Joint Resolution peciar-
ing War at an End.

Washington, June 19.--Leaders In
congress are considering joint resolu.
tion by which congress shall declare
the war at an end and thus relieve
itself Of blame for prolongation of war
conditions while the treaty is being
discussed.
Announcement that Germany must
act finally on the peace terms by June
%, diminished hopes of bringing the
Knox resolution for separating the
league of nations covenant from the
treaty to a vote before the treaty is
signed.
The result was a series of confer
ences among league opponents who
had planned to try for roll call to
warn the peace delegates what oppo-
sition that league would encounter II
submitted here intertwined with the
treaty. Although no definite course
had been agreed upon, 1t is likely
there will be an effort to have a test
vote on some collateral issue Friday
or Saturday.
II is not considered likely that there
will be an effort to bring the Knox
measure technically before the senate
until Friday, when Chairman Lodge OF
the foreign relations committee re.
turns to the capitol.
Knox Pleads Against Haste.
Senator Knox opened debate on his
resolution with a plea against hasty
acceptance of the league OF nations.
He cautioned that its ratification
would mean a departure from Ameri-
can traditions.
evitably result in super-government
empowered to act even upon the do.
mestic affairs of member nations and
to preserve for all time the territorial
boundaries to be fixed by the peace
treaty. He asserted the new Monroe
Doctrine provision would efface that
policy from international affairs and
argued that the amendment adopted
to cover withdrawal of league mem
bers would make such withdrawal
absolutely impossible"
The speech, which held closer at
tention than any previous utterancs
OF the treaty controversy marked the
beginning of debate on Mr.. Knox,
resolution, declaring the peace terms
should be ratified without delay ant
the league of nations proposal lef
| for late consideration.
II ask for time," said the senator
merely to consider whether or not
under the covenant as drawn, the
power to put us at war will still resi-
with US or be placed in body out
side our own government and IL placed
outside, whether or not such lodging
of the sovereign power is desirable.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
PRESIDENT VISITS BELGIUM
Wilson Lauds Nation in Address to
People.

Adinkerke, Belgium. June 19.-Pres.
ident and Mrs. Wilson and their party
arrived here from Paris at S:45 a. IN.
They were met by King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and at
$3.50 a. m. left by motor for trip over
the Belgian front
President Wilson delivered the fol.
lowing message to the Belgian people:
Il am happy at the opportunity to
visit a nation which defended the bar.
riers of civilization under the most
crushing difficulties. / strongly desire
to meet Cardinal Mercier, Burgomas.
ter Max and General Leman, and to
see the damage to the country whose
only fault is absolute loyalty to its
conception of national honor and fldel.
ity to its pledges"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
DeIegaes to A. F. of l.. Conventics
Refuse to lndorse American
Recognition.
FAVOR IRISH REPUBLIC
General Strike Proposed for July 4 IL
Behalf Of Thomas Mooney, Con-
vIeted of DynamltIng, Is
Voted Down.

Atlantic City, N. j. June 19.-Dele
gates TO the American Federation oil
Labor convention, amid general UP
roar, refused to indorse recognition oi
soviet Russia, although urging recog
milton by the United States of the lex
listing Irish republic" and voted
against the general strike proposed fol-
July 4, in behalf of Thomas Mooney,
convicted in connection with the pre-
paredness day bomb explosion in San
Francisco.
Discussion of Bolshevism developed
when the resolutions committee re
ported resolution asking withdrawal
from Russia of American soldiers, but
refused to report others demanding
recognition of soviet Russia and lift
ing of the blockade of Russian ports
The committee refused to indorse rec
ognition of the Soviet or any other
form of government in Russia until the
people of that country by constituent
or other form of national assembly,
shall have established a truly demo
cratic form of government"
May Day Holiday Rejected.
The debate was said by veteran la
Dor leaders TO have been the most bit
ter they ever heard. 1t followed re
lection by the convention over the
strenuous protest of the radical group
of proposal to change American La
Dor day from the first Monday in Sep
tember to May 1, 'as bond of affec
tion to unite all the world of labor in,
to universal brotherhood"
Samuel Gompers led the first against
the May-day resolution, asserting that
American Labor day was "a day for
American labor, and not a political
event as it was in Europe"
Peter Bollenbacher of the Pennsyi
yania state federation, protested
against rejection of his resolution
which called for the lifting of the Rus
sian blockade, declaring he had offered
1t 'on humanitarian grounds" to bring
about relief of women and children
John p. Frey, Cincinnati, delegate oil
moulders and chairman of the commit
tee, replied that organized labor was
going to insist on recall of all Ameri
can troops from Russia, but that II
could hardly favor sending food there
for fear the Bolsheyiki would get it
Many more men than we ever hat
In Russia" he added would be nee
essary, If 1t was to be insured that foot
and clothing sent there to relieve tn,
masses would reach their proper des
tination."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
PERSHING CANCELS SAILING
Regulars, Scheduled for Home, to Re-
main In France.

Washington, June 19..The Fourth
and Fifth Divisions of regulars have
been removed from the list of units
scheduled for early return to the Unit
ed States, the war department is ad-
vised by General ]. J. Pershing. These
two divisions were scheduled to- sail
from France this month and officials
believed cancellation of the sailing or
ders would have been made only un-
der plans of the inter-Allied high COM
mand and with the approval of Presi-
dent Wilson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
TROOPS GUARDING BORDER
Precautions Have Been Taken to Pre-
vent Villa Raido.

Precautions Have Been Taken to Pre-.
vent Villa Raids.
El Paso, Texas, June 19.-Eyery bor-
der city, town and hamlet along the
Rio Grande In this district Is being
garrisoned by detachments Of Ameri.
can troops by General Erwin to pre-
vent the possibility Of q Villa raid
across the border in retaliation for
the expedition against Villas forces in
Mexico.
Company @, Nineteenth infantry,
was ordered to Ysleta, Texas: Com
pany Fl OF the same command to Fa-
bens, opposite Guadalupe, chihuahua.
and Company to Fort Hancock,
Texas. In addition a machine gun
platoon was ordered to Fabens.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
HOUSE ROBBED DURING PARTY
Thieves Secure Jewels Valued at More
Than $25. 900.

Chicago, June 19.-Jewels valued at
more than $4,000 were taken from the
residence OF Mrs. Nellie Magnus Loeb,
daughter Of the late Adolphus Busch,
during whist party.
The residence occupies an emf
nence on Fullerton parkway overlook.
Ing Lincoln Park and the robbers
worked within sight of the party on
the front veranda. They looted the
bedrooms on the upper story while
the servants were engaged in serving
the guests below
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
MEXICO MAY FILE PROTEST
Officials Consider Invasion Violated
Sovereignty.

Washington. June 19.-"The govern.
ment and people of Mexico consider as
violation of Mexican sovereignty the
crossing of United States soldiers into
Mexican territory" Gen. Candido
Aguilar, confidential ambassador OF
President Carranza, declared in a for
NAL statement at the Mexican embas
sy.
However, after conference at the
State department with Henry p. Flet
cher, ambassador to Mexico, DR.. Rojo
the Mexican charge, said he had pre-
sented no protest to the American gov.
ernment and that he had received nc
instructions from his government to
make one.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
Newspaper Attacks U. s.

Rio Janeiro. June 1.-THE propa-
ganda campaign against the United
States. begun q month ago in paid
notices In q local newspaper, con-
tinues. These articles reach approxi-
mately 1000 words daily. Dispatches
unfavorable to the United States are
being published. Fiume and other
matters vitality concerning the Italians
are frequently the topic, with yitriolic
attacks on President Wilson. North
American 0fEicial and commercial cir
cIss assert that NO action Is contem'
plated, --
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
Sentiment of Cabinet, However,
Said to Be in Favor of Re-
jecting Peace Pact.
OFFICIALS ARE ANGRY
Claim Reply of Allies Utterly DIsrs-
gard German counterproposals and
Concession Deemed Not Suf.
ficlent--America Criticized.

Deal, England, June 19.-Eieht
American steamers laden with
provisions for Germany are de-
tained In the Downs pending the
signing of the peace treaty.
Welmar, June 19.-The German
cabinet discussed the Allies re-
ply to the counterproposals In a
conference lasting several hours.
At the conclusion of the session
the official spokesman made the
following statement: "The incli-
nation certainly Is all against
signing the treaty. Absolutely the
only deterrent to such a course is
consideration of whether the fate
OF Germany would be worse
through refusing to sign than
through signing"
Weimar, June 19.--No statement has
been Issued by the German cabinet on
the Allied reply to the German coun-
terproposals, but the Associated Press
learns that sentiment in the cabinet
Is almost unanimous against signing
the treaty, the only objection being
the possibility of Bolshevism and
chaos in Germany.
Germany fears the consequences of
rejecting the revised peace treaty.
This attitude is apparent In govern.
ment circles here.
Opposition to the pact has not abat-
ed one whit, following receipt of off,
cial summarization of the revised
terms from Versailles by telephone
and telegraph. But the prospect of
Allied invasion, an economic blockade,
Bolsheyism and food shortage was OBJ.
viously the dominating influence here,
Astonishment and anger at what is
regarded as utter disregard of the Ger
man counterproposals were voiced on
all sides. No government official could
be found who looked upon the conces.
sions as sufficient.
America is Criticised.
The tendency now is to criticize
America for the situation Germany
now finds herself in, rather than Great
Britain or France.
The general sentiment was express.
ed, however. that signing by the pres.
ent government is impossible One
authority declared 1t was doubtful
even IL Foreign Minister Brockdorff
Rantzau will return to Versailles, es
pecially in view of the demonstration
by French civilians there as the Ger
man delegate was about to entrain fol
Weimar. The stoning of the delegates
with the consequent injury to Frat
Dornbusch and Herr Myers. is regard
ed as breach of all diplomatic ameni
ties 1t was suggested that IL Ger
many's decision Is averse, Secretary
Won Haniel In Versailles would bs
merely instructed to report this fact
New Government Foreseen.
But IL the present government can
not see its way clear to sign there
appears to be no question that al
ersatz Substitute governmen) will
be quickly organized, with the indie
pendent Socialists dominating. Sucl
government would unquestionabl,
accept the terms, with the support O.
the bulk OF the German commoners.
Germany has until o'clock Monda,
evening to consider her answer, ant
It Is apparent that she will make full
use OF this period.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
FORMING HOME RULE UNION
Some Irish Leaders Consider Republic
Unattainable.

Dublin. June 19.-An influential or
ganization is being formed in Ireland
under the name of the Irish Domin-
ion league" 1t is composed of men
who believe that an Irish republic is
unattainable. but think prompt mea-
sure OF home rule on the fullest colon.
ial lines Is necessary.
A weekly paper, the Irish Statesman,
In the interest of the league is to be
published. The directors include Sir
Horace Plunkett. William Butler Yeats
and T. P. O'Connor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
Is SONS KILLED IN LATE WAR
French Farmer and Daughter Also
Shot by Germans.

Paris, June 19.-Thirteen sons killed
on the field of battle, three discharged
with grave injuries. one wounded four
different times. the father and one
daughter summarily shot by the Ger.
mans for going to Lille to celebrate
the centennial anniversary of rela.
tive. and another daughter killed by
. German shell at Dunkirk. is the rec.
ord OF the family Of M. Vanhee, Z
French farmer OF Reminghe near
Ypres.
M. Vanhee had 36 children, ~ sons
and IA daughters, all OF whom were
living when the war broke out.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
U. S. Orders 1850 Planes.

Washington, June 19.-ceneral G. r.
Menoher. director of the Air service,
told the Senate Military Affairs CON-
mittee he recently had ordered the
purchase Of 1850 new planes. includ,
ting many pursuit planes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
CANADIANS ATTACK Boobies

400 Dominion Soldiers Try to Rescue
Arrested comrade.
London, June 19. - Unrest among
Canadian soldiers in England because
OF continued postponement OF home
ward sailings eliminated in an attack
by 400 Canadians on the EPSON police
station. Several policemen were
wounded, one seriously. The purpose
Of the attack was to release q Cana
dian soldier who had been arrested.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19

Atlantic City, June l9.--The Ameri.
san Surgical association, comprising
some Of the country's most noted sur
geons, In session here, unanimously
dropped from its roll OF membership
al German and Austrian honorary
fellows.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
MERCHANT SLAIN IN STORE
Minnesota Man Found Dead In Place
of Business.

Biwabik, Mimi, June 10. - Jacob
Carlson, 40 years old, who conducted
a store at Markham, a farming CEN
ter 16 miles south OF this place, was
found dead In his place OF business.
He had been shot, and authorities be-
lieye he was murdered during the
night by men attempting To rob the
store. Two strangers seen lettering
near the store are sought.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
WILSON STOPS BLOCKADE
President Gives Orders That Foe Gets
Food Halted by British.

President Gives Orders That Foe Gets
Food Halted by British.
Adinkerke, Belgium, June 19.-Pres.
ident Wilson has ordered all American
vessels unloading in German ports to
disregard British orders to cease dis.
charging their cargoes, it is reported.
American naval vessels, 1t was stat
ed, were also ordered to disregard a
British order for establishment of
the blockade of Germany.
The presidents action was under
stood to have been taken prior to his
departure from Paris for Brussels.
News of the British move was said to
have aroused feeling, since the SUI
preme economic council-which has
charge of blockade operations-is said
not to have been consulted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
ALIENS WILL BE DEPORTED
Those Arriving in England During
War Must Leave.

London, June 1s.-In consequence of
riots at Liverpool, Cardiff and else
where, in which colored men have par
ticipated, the British government has
decided to repatriate at the earliest
possible moment all aliens who came
to England during the war, according
to the Daily Mail.
The bulk of these are Chinese, the
others including Swedes, Danes and
Norwegians.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
ASK BuRLEsoN's REMOVAL

A. z. Of 1. Convention Also Hits Bol-
shevlsm and Mooney Strike.
Atlantic City. N. J., June ia
resolution asking President Wilson
Immediately to remove Postmaster
General A. s. Burleson from Office
was adopted unanimously today by
the American Federation Of Labor.
In convention here.
Amid general uproar delegates re-
fused to indorse recognition OF soviet
Russia, and voted against the general
strike proposed for July 4. IN behalf
Of Tom Mooney, convicted IN con
nection with the preparedness day
bomb explosion in San Fralscisco:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
ALLIES PLAN CONCESSIONS
Notifications May Take Effect II Ger.
many STuus.

Paris. June 19.--Among the conces-
sions contemplated for Germany In
case she signs the peace treaty is the
use OF 80 per cent of her merchant
ships for two years. Other such con-
cessions will be permission for her to
dispose of her gold reserve and to pur.
chase the minette ores necessary for
smelling her own iron ores.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19

Louisville. KY, June 19.-Liquid
shipments on railroads by express
companies after next Friday, literally
will be nothing stronger than milk.
The Railroad administration notified
all distillers here that no whiskey
would be received after that date.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
WILL ABOLISH CENSORSHIP
British to Close Postal Censorship
Office In Few DAYS.

London. June 19.-The Office of the
postal censor. 1t became known, prob
ably win be closed Saturday, after
having been in operation throughout
the war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
All American Troops May Be on Way
Home by Aug. I.

Coblenz. June 19.--American troops
along the Rhine will be on their way
home before Aug. 1, II the Germans
sign the peace treaty, according to
present plans.
The Fifth division, now in Luxem-
burg, would be the first to leave. The
other four divisions would entrain at
the rate of 5000 a day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19

Oakland, Calf, June 1s-John J.
Weller, known as REV" Weller, is
held in the city jail on suspicion Of
being the author OF a recent threaten
ing letter sent to Walter J. Petersen.
captatin Of detectives, and letters OF
similar nature to Senator Hiram
Johnson and other Oakland and San
Francisco persons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
Spectators Hold Timber. Charge.

opecuIatorS FoIu fmber, ChaF9e.
Chicago, June 19.-Louis Wallis Of
the United States Department of La
Dor declared before the National Asso-
citation of Veneer and Panel Manufac-
turers' convention 1,200,0OO,00O board
feet OF timber and other build
ing material was in the hands of lum
Der spectators.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
roe Sends Gold to Swiss.

Geneva, June ia German train
has arrived at Basle with $4,000, 900
gold marks consigned to the Swiss
government for the repayment OF
loans negotiated during the war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19

Paris. June 19.-Betting In Paris
was to 2 that the Germans would
be forced to accept the revised peace
treaty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19
suenos Alres strlke aettled.

WV NsTss SSTSNU OesSS00s
q Buenos Aires. June 19.-ThA trans
portation strike which began Juno -
and threatened completely to tle -
;raGc n this city has baen slt13ed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-19

Oarsmen to Meet at st. Louis.
st. Louis, June 19.-The Central
States Amateur Rowing association
will hold its annual regatta here at
Creve Coeur Lake. July 26 and 81, It
was decided at meeting.
PRESENT PLANS UNCHANGED
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-12-10

Dan McGibney, who is associated
 th Captain Griffith in placer opera lions on Peters creek in the Cach -ora district recently left here for the states on business in connection ,trh that property. He told a rep
 sentative of the Anchorage Times n his arrival there that he and Mir. Griffith will install a sawunu on Peters creek this winter and will ,at 100000 feet of lumber to be used n the Cache creek district.