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The American Jewish world., 1919-01-17
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

IIldt the league OF HdllOHS SIlOulu Dc
trustee. Now it appears that the
Zionists themselves virtually are
unanimous in that England should
take the guardianship, particularly
if disinterested persons insist. Brit
ish fairness and proximity alone
constitute two convincing reasons.
New Judea, which 100000
American Jews and 100000 Jews
elsewhere want, now awaits ratif-
cation by the Paris conference.
The Forward of December 30th
has the following cables from Abe
Cahan:
London, December 28: Have just
seen Lloyd George and I asked him
what are the prospects for the Jews
to obtain Palestine. Mr.. Lloyd
George answered that he has taken
up the Jewish question with Presi-
dent Wilson and that they are both
agreed with the declaration which
the English Government has made
over year ago.
The answer of the English
Premier to my question gives good
hope that Palestine shall be pos
sessed by the Jews. However,
Judging by the situation in Paris,
it must not be deducted from Mr..
Lloyd Georges statement that Pal
estine will become an independent
Jewish state. 1t means only that
the Jews will be aided in establish
ing themselves in Palestine.
London, December 20: Yester-
day I cabled a brief resume of my
conversation with the English
Premier. Now will give you some
of the details of the interview:
"Can you tell me anything new
concerning what is being done to
get justice for the Jews in the
whole world, to assure them human
rights and protection against out
RACES and persecution?" I asked.
eyes," said Lloyd George, strong
1y emphasizing the word, "President
Wilson and I are entirely agreed
concerning the Jewish question
that all efforts must be made to Sc
cure for them justice and equal
rights"
"Did you also discuss the British
Declaration with President Will
son?" I asked.
eyes," the Premier answered,
"and we also agreed concerning
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dIlcIlIlOll, anu WHO Is lulI VI luCdo
on the subject and likewise cog
infant of the difficulties attending
its consummation, was asked con-
cerning the Zionist prospects.
81 hope and expect the Jewish ma
ton to emerge among the newly
formed nationa1ities of the world,
he said. Nothing has arisen since
Mr.. Balfour's statement, which has
in any manner diminished the
chances of Zionism. On the con-
trary, their chances have been
strengthened in many ways and
nothing but hopeful signs are ap-
parent"
He declared that the peace con-
ference would not adjourn without
hearing all the Jews had to say and
that it would consider and act on
their representations.
While all nations are selecting
their Jewish delegates, the status of
these delegations in Paris, however,
is not yet officially determined. In
this connection Mr.. Monzi is en-
deavoring to shape the representa-
ton scheme to admit representa-
tives of all aspiring nations. His
scheme is most interesting and is re-
garded as likely to succeed. His
ideas, of course, vary little from
those of leading statesmen and,
therefore, it is needless to fear that
the Jews will find any difficulty in
making themselves formally heard.
Rabbi Wise made statement to
me which is most significant be-
cause it was given to me after he
had conferred with the leading
dip1omatists here. They must, there
fore, share responsibility for it. Also
because DR.. Wise is in constant
communication by cable with Louis
7. Brandeis, Associate Justice of
the United States Supreme Court.
England Will Stand by Promise.
"I find after conference with some
of the heads of the British govern
ment that England will more than
stand by the Ba1four policy" he
said. "This I know, that the Brit
ish government and people have no
desire to have and to hold Palestine
for the sake of British interests.
"Great Britain may be expected
to accept the trusteeship of Pales-
tine provided she is forced by the
pressure of disinterested people to
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WAGE INCREASES
R abroad Employees
Asking for More

Washington. Jan. 3-Reques,s for
wage increases from various groups OF
railroad employees are under investiga-
ton by the board OF wages ana worg-
ing conditions OF the railroad admins
in the near future. This announcement,
was made today by the board in 4
statement incorporated in the annual
report of Director General Hines.
Wages and working conditions Of the
following classes of employees were an
nounced as the subject of inquiry: En-
gineers. fi,emen, conductors and train
men in road and yard services. en-
p!oyes engaged OF sleeping, dining and
business cars. employees in the police
department and employees OF the Ameri-
lean Railway Express.
The board set forth its policy re-
garding wage increases and working
conditions in the following statement:
While very substantial increases a
wages and greatly improved working
conditions have bee~ granted by recent
wage orders, they have generally been
less than men performing sidilar ser
vice for industrial concerns engaged II
war work are receiving, which differen-
tiais are considered warranted or &C
count Of the permanency of employment
on railroads while the employment Il
other government activities WAS brouga.
about by wal conditions and is more
or less transitory. The object has bee .
kept constantly In mind of creating :.
wage structure which in its essentials
would survive the war period
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NEW MEMS CLUB
HOLDS FIRST MEETING

The first meeting of the newly Or
eanized club of the Universalist church
was held Thursday evening at the
church vestry with a large number 81
men present. Officers were elected as
follows: President. Edgar j. Brown;
vice president. Otto Larson: secretary
ana treasurer. Edgar Douglass. The
clpb has been named the Mems Al
vance Club Of the universaiist Church.
The meetings will be held on the second
and fourth Thursdays Of the month at
the Modern Woodman hall. The menu
bership committee consists of Leon Teo-
belts, Henry Vose and James Getchell.
The members of the service committee
are Rev. c. A. knickerbocker. George
+. Vose and DR.. George G. Averill.
After the business Mr.. knickerbocke:
gave an interesting paper on "Provin-
cialism A social hour followed and
refreshments of sandwiches. coffee and
toughnuts were served.
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COLBY COLLEGE

Crawford Adams and his company
Of artists who have been on a
Lyceum tour through the State. gave
!. concert in the Colby chapel last
evening before a god audience. Mr..
Crawford, being obliged to stay over
night in Watervile, expressed his
desire to entertain the Colby stud
ents. The result was pleasant ev-
ening of music and readings before
an appreciative audience. With Ar
Crawford as artists were Miss Nan
Synott. pianist. and Miss Beatrice
Perry. reader.
In the second game of the inter-
fraternity league yesterday after
noon the Delta Epsilon team de-
feated the Phi Delta Theta team
the total scores being 1882 TO 11.9
The two fraternities which have
been holding out have at last en-
tered. thus making six-team
league.
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MAJORITY SOCIALISTS
HAVE PLURALITY

Basle. Jan. o3-Reports from AL :.
electoral districts in Germany, re-
turning the full number of 4ol MEM
bers of the national assembly. show
that The Majority Socialists have 4
plurality in the assembly. with 1854
votes. The next highest number was
returned by the Christian People
Party, the former Centrists. who will
have IS. The distribution Of the
members by parties follows:
Majority Socialists 1874.
Christian Peoples Party IS.
Democrats -.
German National Party "a.
Minority Socialists "a.
German Peoples Party .,5.
Guelfs 4.
Bavarian Peasants League 4
Wurttemberg bourgeois Party ..
Peasants and Workmen's Demo-
cratic League I.
Total 421.
Premier Ebert and PhiilpR
Schiedemann have gone to Weimar
to superintend the making over Of
the Court Theatre in which the ma
tional assembly is to meet
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Portugal Outcome
Still Uncertain

Paris. Jan. o3.-Contradictory ad-
vices on the status Of the monarchist
revolution in Portugal were at hand
today. \ wireless despatch from Mad
rid quotes Vigo telegram as stating
that the monarchial movement has
assumed a more serious character. On
the other hand hand Lisbon advices
declare that the government is on
the point OF quelline the rising.
The official journal Of the Lisbon
government has promulgated a decree
infiicting heavy fines upon the dis
tricts Of Oporto. Vizeu and Braga,
where the monarchists have been in
control These fines vary from $50
goo 20 800. 600 for every day the dis
trictS remain in a state of rebellion.
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FRENCH CITATIONS
FOR 2O8 AMERICANS

Paris. Wednesday. Jan .2.-Ci.a-
tons for aOS Americans are contain
ed in French army orders. according
10 the latest official journal. The lis:
includes Lieutenant Quentin Roosa
: welt. Major General John 4. Le-
jpunc. BriRadier Generals A. ]. Bow
Icy and W. c. Neville. Colonies vii
liam $. Mitchell. Hugh G. Myers, .tr
Edward Davis, Hiram Beorse. Ed
ward Stone. James Rhea and Fred
erick l.. Wyatt: .Aviators Edward V
Rickenbachcr and Douglas Campbell
and Chaplain Thomas q. Speers.
The citation Of Lieut. kuenti
Roosevelt RAIDS:
An excellent pilot and scout pos
sessinS the highest qualities Of cour-
age and devotion to duty. On JULY
10. 1918. in combat with five enc
my machines he brought down ona
Of his adversaries. He gloriously fell
in the course of an aerial combat on
July IL. 1915
American sanitary section No. 50i
was cited as follows
"Cnder command Of Leutenar.
blanchard, il has performed during
the year Of 1918 long service in the
evacuation of wounded from tht'
first line--at Nerdun in February and
March: in the Somme region in Nav
and June; on the Aisne in July;
Courcy in August and September:
Iys and Scheldt regions in Octobe,
and November
The 2Sth infantry; Co. c. 56th En-
gineers: American Sanitary Section
No $50 and the eth Machine Gun
Battalion were also cited.
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Location of Forces
Continued from Page Onel

~. Souilly. Major Gen. Joseph F.
Kuhn.
50. Ancy lie France. Major Gen
Samuel D. SturgiS.
81, MISSY Sur Seine. Ma or Gen
Charles j. Bailey.
So. Prauthoy, Major Gen. George
B. Duncan.
Ss4. Ito TIC skele,onlzed at LIE Mans
Nov. 2Sth).
Sc, tskeie,onized- for replace
Lent TO return to I. S.3
f. Martin.
SIS. Lagny. Major Gen. William
Weigel.
50, k.lburs. Brig. Gen, Frank l..
VIM.
30. Bernicastle, Brig. Gen. Joseph
p. O'Neill.
81. designated for Lafaret Ber-
nard). to early return Lemans. Majo
Gen. William Fl. Johnston.
81. Lemans. Brig. Gen. James b. En-
win.
DEPOT DIVISION
~. Aigna. Brig. Gen. Eli Cole
L. s. VI. {.
Sss. lie Mans Major Gen. f. 7
Glenn
So. Toui. Major Gen. Chase w.
Kennedy.
20. (skeletcnized for replacemen:
return to the L. 81.
40. Revieny. Major Gen. F. s.
Strong
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BAP1|STS DISCUSS
WORLDWIDE AND
NATIONAL PROBLEMS

There was very good attendance
at the meeting of the National
Committee of Northern Baptist Lay
! men, held at the Baptist church
! Thursday for the kennebec Associa-
, tions. The meeting was called for
the purpose of discussing the nation
al and world wide problems of the
denomination. DR.. =. H. j. Lerrigo
and Miss Ella o. MacLaurin and Rev.
n. a. Levy were present and thor
oughly discussed the topic before the
meeting. The morning session start
ed at about 1890 with fair attend
ance. and the meeting was devoted
entirely to the devotional exercises in
charge of Rev. DR.. Smith. Luncheon
was served at the church at noon
The afternoon session was opened at
. O'Clock with the address byb Dr.
| Lerrigo. The subject was most in
teresting TO laymen and ladies Of the
Missionary Society in attendance
The other speakers Of the afternoon
We're Miss Ella D. MacLaurin. who
! Rev. n. a. Levy. whose remarks dealt
with the Victory conference. The
supper was served at o'clock It the
church to the delegates and others
who were in attendance The even
ing session was opened at O'Clock
and there was a very large delegation
from North and South Kennebec AS
sociations present to greet the three
members of the team. The subjects
Of the team workers were most ap-
prOpriate at this time. Miss Mac
,, Laurin gave most impressive talk
On The Challenge Of the Hour: DR..
! Lerrigo on THE Victory Campaign"
and Rev. Mr.. Levy on The Past De-
ponds Upon the Present" The meet
ing was adjourned about . O'Clock.
The out-of-town people registered at
the meeting were: Ms. F. F. Walker,
Clinton; Mrs. 5 Burns, Clinton; Rev.
and Mrs Ernest F.. Holman. Fairfield:
Lucy Cannon. Sidney; Miss A. J..
Gwynne. Hailoweil; Mrs A. F. Drum
nond Sidney: Rev F. f. Longley,
Clinton: Mrs. Fred Hatch. Clinton /;
Fred Hatch. Clinton: Mrs A. N. Ma =
den. Fassalboro: Mrs Hugh Il. Hatch.
Fairfield Mrs. II. X. Giazier. Fairfield.
Mrs. II. Fl. Spinney. Fairfield: Mrs. A.
NJ. Glidden. Fairfield Mrs Edwin NJ.
Foster. Oakland: G. !. Rines, Augusta:
Mrs E. E. LonglSy. Clinton: Mrs. Belle
Longley, Clinton: H. NJ. Ford. Pitts
field; Sidney Wakeiy. Clinton: Mrs. Ella
Flood. Clinton L. Decker. Clinton; Efns
Decker, Clinton: Mrs. II. A. Plummer,
Benton; Mrs, W. +. Mitchell. Fairfield:
Mrs. A. E. Richardson. Benton; Mrs. =.
l. Besse. Clinton; Mrs F. S. Gordon,
CLINTON. Eev. r. A. A. killam, Oakland
Mrs. Frank Leighton. Fairfield: Mrs..
Peter Cleveland Fairfield.
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BERLIN ARMY
GAINING POWER

London, Wednesday, Jan. 22.-Since
German troops were summoned to
put down the Spartacan uprising in
Berlin. the army has been assuming
a position OF greater importance, ac-
cordins to advices received here.
Amsterdam. Wednesday. Jan. 81
Supreme command of the German
peace army has been transferred
from the Peoples Commissioners to
the ministers of war who will be re-
sponsiblc 10 the government. The
transfer was made with the approval
of the Soldiers and Workmen's Coun-
ell which will still be responsible for
all social and economic regulations
concerning the army.
Otficers will in future wear a dark
blue stripe on the left sleeve. All
other distinctive marks have been
abolished. The obligation to salute Is
reciprocal hut has been abolished in
the big cities.
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ANTI BOLSHEVIKI
Continues from Page ons)

ment in American quarters INCLUDES
to a negative attitude with some
suggestions that those responsible
he returned for Germany to deal
with.
The third subject indemnities. will
not he presented in the conference
with the amounts claimed by each
government but 4 committee Will br
charged with the examination or
these amounts and also Of determin :
ing the crobable maximum the enc
my powers are able to pay. The
meeting tomorrow vii! have adde,l
importance in Drinking together the
supreme war council. with Presiden.
Wilson, tie premiers and foreigi.
ministers. reinforced by Marshal
Foch. Field Marshal Haig. General
pershing and Gen. Diaz and the full
membership of the war council OF
Versailles.
Tire subjec, for consideration is
not Russia or Poland as was sup
posed but the status Of the present
military occupation Of Germany. Il
which the council desires informl-
,ion from the military leaders.
In some quarters il has been sua-
@ested the American strength in the
occupied regions should be relatively
larger than that Of the other forces
as the European allies have gone
through longer service. This view is
not shared in American quarters.
where It is maintained that the re-
latiNc American strength = fully Lp
Ia tho requirements. Til. presence OF
the military leaders tomorrow is eX-
pected 20 bring 4 pretty full under
standing on this subject.
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KING MONTENEGRO
ASKS PEOPLE TO
REMAIN QUIET

Paris, Jan. 2-Sy the Associated
Press.-The minister OF foreign ahai:s
OF Montenegro has made public the fol-
lowing note:
The King of Montenegro, learning
of the tragic events now desolating his
country. is ANXIOUS to stop the shedding
Of blood and mas addressed a note TO
his people as follows:
To my beloved people: ! beg you
70 remain quietly in your homes and
not oppose by arms troops which seek
possession of the government OF our
country. l have received the highest
assurances from high representatives
of the allied countries that very soon
a true opportunity will be afforded the
Montenegro people TO pronounce freely
on the political form of their future
government For my part. tell them
that / shall adhere to that decision
with pleasure
The message was approved by the
peace conference yesterday. which au-
thorized that it be sent to Montenegro.
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OAKLAND

A. the meeting OF the Red Gross
the following letter was written in re-
ply to his resignation as chairman;
To Rev. T. A. A. kil!am: II is wiki
deep regret that We accept your ros.
ignation as our chairman and We
herewith tender YOU a note nj thanks
for your untiring zeal in the work.
During the weeks and months We
have labored together YOU have ever
inspired US to put forth our best pos
sible efforts. AS we separate may the
years bring to you and YOURS Gods
choicest blessings and may We whom
YOU leave behind profit by YOUR eN.
ample and go forth to do better ser
vices to, our fellow beings and our
Master.
Oficers and Members of Red Cross
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stott have re-
turned from Lisbon Falls, where Nj
Stott has been critically III az the
home of his sister. Mrs. Reuben LID
by, since Christmas. Althouch III
weakened condition Mr.. Stot' s'o9d
the journey we'll.
Miss Elizabeth Welch has resumed
her duties at the Cascade Wooden
mill after passing weeks vlra'i""
at her home in Sahattus.
Bert Stevens was a business r.Sii"i
in Augusta Wednesday,.
The musical comedy entitled TIE
Tinker Twins" which was presenter
in Memorial hall Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings under the management 0.
Mr. and Mrs George Puilen was 4
great success. Memorial hal heiHS
crowded to its fullest capacity The
libretto was written by Miss Ei1zaoe,H
ONeil After the entertainment OF
Thursday evening a social dance was
held. Music was furnished by saw
telle's orchestra.
Gerald WEIGH Of Lewiston is vIsitih;
friends in town.
Mrs. Mary Hallett Of Summer street
received a dispatch from her nephew
Pvt hurry Leonard, Thursday morn
ing stating that re had just landed I"
New York and expects to be home s'o'
4 joint installation of Anon Lo's'
Of Odd Fellows and Acme EepeAa :
Lodge will be held Tuesday evening !"
Old Fellows hall. supper will DC ser'
ed at 80
Deputy Sheriff David Ellis attendeI
the meeting of the spor,smen FIST
and Game Association in Al-ls@
Wedne sday.
Mrs. David Ellis and Miss .A!>e ser
Ger were visitors in Augusta Wed""s'
day.
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FOOD RELIEF BILL
CONTINUED from Page Ono

vove the reputation Of Amrica. FOOD
Administrator Hoover. who has been
severely attacked by opponents Of
the bill, was highly praised by Sena-
tor Hitchcock and also by Senator
Smoot. The Nebraska senator SAID
attacks on Mr.. Hoover were "staos
in the back" and he Joined with
Senator Smoot in commencing the
Food Administrations work IN nix
ing livestock and meat prices. de-
claring both consumers ana proouc-
ers had been protected.
Senator Cummins in opposing the
bill declared that it commits the
American government TO policy of
internationalism and guardianship oil
European nations, while Senator
Sherman asserted that part OF the
money would be used to feed Russian
Bolshevists. Complete limitation OF
Germany az a military factor in the
world was advocated by Senator
Cummins. who argued that with Ger
many impotent to attack any league
OF nations would be unnecessary He
said Germany should be denied an
army or navy and be required TO pay
indemnities for the ruin wrought by
her forces on land. on the sea and
in the air Senator Sherman declared
the proposed appropriation was not
a relief fund but a campaign fund
and he referred to President Wilson
as knight Grant in Europe fight
ing wind mills.
The Illinois senator said the agree
rlent on a Russian policy reached at
Paris prop red recognition q the
Bolshevik government and in this
connection he inveighed against So
cialist propaganda which. he said. was
being forwarded by professors in
nearly every American college. De-
nounring these professors as fire
rands Of sedition." Senator She rInan
said some men of their type were at
iached to the American peace mis-
sion
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Battleship and Transports
Bring Soldiers Home

New York, Jan. ee33-TEe transport
Crizaba returned a.5sS troops to AM
erican soil today. About $50 are sick
or wounded. The arrivals include tie
Send Ammunition Train complete
and - casual companies. The hos
pital ship Mercy, with 500 sick or
wounded, and the Surname with 81
officers. also arrived.
The battleship Louisiana. carrying
troops, reported by wireless. She is
expected TO make Sandy Hook at .
p. NJ. and dock here tomorrow. The
baitleship New Hampshire also is
expected tomorrow with troops.
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TO CANVAS BAY STATE
FARMERS FOR WORK
FOR RETURNING SOLDIERS

Boston. Jan. .3.-Gov. Coolidge to-
day requested agents OF county farm
bureaus 10 canvass farmers for work
for returning soldiers and sailors. The
governors message to agents say:
In order 10 furnish; employment for
as many sailors and soldiers Is pos
sihln who may desire TO work on
farms and woodlands during the COM
Ing months I wish that Your bureau
would Immediately prepare census
Of the Approximate number OF men
that farmers in your county would
he likely TO require for their spring
and summer operations. and also for
their immediate work"
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ESTHONIANS Is MILES
FROM PETROGRAD

London. Jan. 3.-Esthonian officials
claim that the defeat Of the Bolsheyis.s
after the capture OF Narva amounted
70 complete rout. according to a Hell
sinsfoes dispatch to the Daily Mail.
Esthonian advance guards are nor
within 40 miles of Petrograd and con-
tnue 10 capture prisoners. arms ana
ammunition Their booty includes an
armored train.
The Esthonians intend to push az IA.
east al the l-uga and Pliusa rivers.
"hloh Will enable them to encircle the
city OF Psvok. 1t 10 said 10 be i'm
possible fer them 10 attack Petrograd
without outside help.
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CAPTURE LAUNCH WITH
$4,000 CARGO WHISkEY
IN MISSISSIPPI SOUND

New Orleans, Jan. 23--Revenue Off
GERS aboard a naval submarine chas-
er last night overhauled and cap
tured the gasoline launch Tim. car
rying a cargo of whiskey in Missis-
sippi Sound. according to announce
ment today hy F.. S. Pendleton, de-
partment of justice representative
here. Listening devices and othe,
apparatus aboard the submarine
chaser used in detecting underseas
craft were employed in locating the
lalrch, it was said. and two shots
were fired before the craft was
stopped The whiskey. valued n
$lI0G0. was sal TO he designed for
shipment from New Orleans to
Mobile.
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CORJ7RN GIRLS TO HAVE
PHYSICAL TRAINING

Miss Florence Emery. physical cur
tire director at Colby college. mas
been busiIy engaged this week IN
giving physical examinations to sne
girls at Coburn Classical institute
and as soon as the examinations are
completed the physical training VIII
he commenced at the institution. 90
burn las always had this course on-
ill two years ago. and the work VIII
be renewed. beginning about mex
Tuesday. The young ladies at the IN
stituticn are looking forward with
great anticipation to the physical Gull
fure training.