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The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08
EIGHTEEN KILLED
IN EXPLOSION

PiTTssuRe, jan, s:-Eishteen
men. women and girls were killed In
an explosion in a film, exchange build
ing here today. Many others were
injured and are in very preearious
No one seems to know just how the
explosion occurred. The shock shook.
ed che ense,e building and was felt in
tire entire block surrounding.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08
MAY LOCATE HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. q. c. Steel and two
daughters, Mildred and Lillian, were
arrivals today from cSeattie and are
guests at the Stedman. Mr.. Steel
10 a pioneer mining man Of the north
and may locate here.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08
CHAPLIN HELD LEGALLY SANE
NEW YORK, JAM, 8:-Chas.

NEW YORK, JAM, 3:-Chas. E.
Chaplin, former city editor Of the New
York Evening World, has been deelar
ed illegally" sane by the Iunacy COM
mission appointed after Chaplin had
killed his wife early last September.
Under the ruling Of the commission,
Chaplin will have to stand trial on the
charge OF murder In the first degree.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

Guy s. Chaplin, superintendent at
the karheen Packing plant, at kla-
~sock. was ketchikan passenger on
the Alameda today. Mr.. Chaplin will
leave for the west coa;t shortly to
visi. the plant.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

j. w. cordeii, returned today from
cattle, where he was called by the
ness Ct h;s father, who died the day
arrived. Mr.. cordeIi recently dis.
osed Of his transfer business TO Mr.
ID. Newman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

eERNE, JAM. e:-Most Of the men,
hers Of the former Austrian royal
house. who have remained in Austria
are reported 70 have sought safety in
Neutral legations in Vienna. The Ar
-en.inian and the Gillian legations
have offered hospitality 20 a dozen.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08
SIX GENERALS TO Be GIVEN
HON0RS FOR HOME SERVICE

WASHINGTON D. c. jan S:-General March announced to.
day Secretary Baker approved his recommendation
that distinguished service medals be awarded the following gen.
eal officers for services rendered home during the
Major General William NJ Black chief of engineers for pann
and administering the military railroad service.
Major General Enoch Crowder preparing operating
the draft laws provost marshal general.
Major General George w. Goehas (ered) for recognizing
Quarterhaser Department organizing and administering
the division of supplies purchase and storage general staff
Major General William c. Gorgas (etred for organizing and
administering the Medical Department surgeon general
Brgader General Frank T. Hines organizing admins.
terng the embarkaton service
Brgader General Henry ervey general staff for directing the
division of operations staff which had charge of the
hlization of personnel
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

NEW ORLEANS. JAM, s:-Francis-
20 Tudeiia. first p ruvisn Ambassador
y IN. United States. arrived here and
will Leave tomorrow for Washington.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

CHICAGO. JAN, s:-rhe trial Of
Henry Ford's 100000 libel action
asains. the Chicago Tribune has been
Sc. for February 10. in this city.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

Richard WskeIin, Of the Horthwes-
ern ehee Company, OF Seattle, wa,
an arrival today on the Alameda an
IS at the Revilia.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

The foundations Of the new world
to be built after the war will be laid
in goodwill among men.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS

.nu.kbpund--
City Of Seattle, tomorrow.
.NOr.l.buund--
Princess, Monday night 18th.
Alaska, 18th.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

Mr.. c. HELEN, who went south for
the holidays about month ago. re.
turned on. the Alameda today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-01-08

= nc" photograph. OF MaJ. Gen
Enoeh II. crowder, United States prn.
vost marshal general
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-18
Buy Red Cross seals Now
AT THE PALACE TONIGHT

The opponents OF the strenuous life
and admirers of the man who succeeds
against almost overwhelming odds
will appreciate the screen version OF
Larry Evans red blooded and fight
ing story once to Every Man. which
viii be shown 1T the Palace tonight.
This production wildly portrays the
story of the almost brutal opposition
Of the residents OF small town 10 a
hoy whose parents established bad
reputation for drinking The lad
struggles 10 fight off the Inherited
craving and all but falls victim to
the faint. Chief among his tormen-
tors is a big bu-ly brute Of lumber
lack who. without proyocation, un-
mercifully leafs the Toy. Even the
lads sweetheart loses faith i'll him
and he sojourns to the big city there
TO fight his battles alone and strug-
giles through many vicissitudes.
70 detail the story with greater ac-
curacy would be to deprive those who
will see this picture Of surprise and
suspense.
Jack Sheriff.. who plays the part OF
the struggling youth has already es-
tablished a favorable reputation as a
screen actor, and his many admirers
will flock 10 see his latest pcrfor-
nance.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-18

ish Church shall be free and unas-
signed And be it further
Resolved, That all members of the
Parish be urged to express in every
possible way their loyalty to the
church in its earnest desire to labor
for God and man in this community,
and to contribute the more generous
ly so thar the blessings of the church
may be the more widely bestowed
And be it further
Resolved That a copy of these reso-
lutions be transmitted to the Rector
Warden and Vestry for their favor
able consideration
Brief addresses were made by 2
number of those present, both men and
women. nearly all of whom endorsed
the resolutions. In fulfllment of
promise, the rector also read the
names of many who could not come to
the meeting, but who desired to be re-
corded as favoring the step proposed
Resolutions Adopted
1t was quickly seen that the meeting
was thoroughly in sympathy with the
resolutions as read: but full oppor-
tunity was given to hear any possible
difficulties suggested. Only the very
natural one, that of personal senti-
ment. seemed to offer itself. When the
question was put. the resolutions were
overwhelmingly adopted. Entire har-
mony was evident in all that was done
and said, so that the action Of the
meeting may be regarded as the true
expression of the spirit of st. Anne's.
In announcing the result of the vote
Of the meeting, the rector spoke OF the
long and honorable history of the
Parish. which was founded in 1892,
and has had many illustrious men
among its clergy and parishioners. In
all that period no forward step has
been taken of greater possibility for
usefulness than the one by the pres
ent congregation.
He spoke also of several contem-
plated improvements in the church,
and the redecoration and adornment of
the church in the near future.
"The most gratifying feature of the
action relating to the pews is the fact
of its entirely voluntary nature. 1t is
not a concession forced by necessity.
The recent canvass has just been COM
pleted most successfully and the spirit
and unity of the congregation are most
marked. The sole motive is TO set
forth in an unmistakable way that the
church offers to the community all it
is and all ii has to give, with complete
equality for all"
The Vestry met Immediately after
wards in the Guild Room and unani-
mousIy approved the resolutions and
the request contained therein.
Buy Red Cross Seals New
Community Sing Tonight
There will he a rehearsal tonight
for the community sing. The rehear-l
sal will be at the High School for
songs to be sung around the Com
munity Christmas tree at Market
Space on Christmas Eve.
1t is hoped there will he large
turn out tonight at the rehearsal as
the leader, Choirmaster George Web
ster, is giving his time free 10 these
rehearsals, and il should he appre-
ciated-
Captain Kaiser. who is chairman of
the entertainment and sing" for
Christmas. urges all who can attend
to be present tonight at the rehearsal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-18

Again those clever Fox comedians.
Albert Ray and Elinor Fair. are to
make US laugh with their happy, snap
by comedy and to thrill with another
of their sweetest stories ever told"
At the Republic theatre tonight they
are to present a photoplay entitled
.Vagabond Luck" the story of an old
racer who came back" won race
that saved the family home, and did
several other nice things for two
young hearts The story reads" an
usually well, and promises a good
showing.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-18
PRE- HOLIDAY FIGHT
ON TREATY POSSIBLE

NV nc NNS'fI3 q TT t'7ss3
Washington. u. G.. Dee. l>.-Possi-
bilNy that the Senate peace treaty
fight might Re resumed actively bei9Ts
the holidya recess developed today
when the Foreign Relations Committee
vas called to meet Saturday al noon
The purpose of the meeting was not
announced. but leaders indicated that
an effort probably would be taken 10
get the comniittee's action on the reso-
luton of Senator Knox, Republican, OF
Pennsylvania, TO DECLARE a state OF
peace.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-18
DELAWARE COLLEGE
PROVED WORTHY FOE
Lads From Newark Outplays
Middle Basketball-Carry
Of Victory
McCOGHN WHOLE SHOW

Delaware College outplayed the
Naval Academy al basketball yester-
day afternoon, winning "a to 10, the
defeat being the first suffered by the
midshipmen in two seasons.
Delaware's victory largely was due
10 the splendid shooting OF McCoghn.
its center. who landed in the basket
six times during each half, some of his
shots being difficult ones. Thus he
was credited with a Of his teams total
OF points
The visitors used long diagonal
pass to great advantage. McCoghn OF
ten getting the ball when no midship-
man was near him.
The first half ended. is to l3, in
favor OF Delaware The middies held
the margin at about this point until
near the close, when some fine pass
ing TO McCoghn and shooting by him
piled up a substantial lead for the
visitors. Lineup:
Navy Position Delaware
ByefiA L. <AASNetAiuOi
Burkholder ..R F....... G. Carter
Greber .........C. ........ McCoghn
Parr ......L. G. B Carter
Waters ..... r.. G........... Wills
Referee - Battersby, Swarthmore.
Substitutions-Nav Academy, Davis
for Burkholder. Blue for Parr; Della
ware. Rothrock for Wills. Goals from
the field Naval Academy, Burkholder
CD. Byerly. Greber. Waters; Della
ware. McCoghn 12), Alexander (2).
Goals from foul line Naval Academy,
Byerly q in 40; Delaware, b. Carter
{ inc 49, Time of halves-20 minutes.
Saturdays program of athletics at
the Academy calls for basketball
game with the quint of the University
/ OF Pennsylvania as the opposing force
and soccer game between teams OF
the midshipmen and the Gilman Coun-
| try School, of Baltimore county.
buy Red Cross Seals Now
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-18
PEOPLE AND VESTRY
VOTE FREE PEWS
AT OLD ST. ANNES

Continued From Page one)
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Then there are others along other lines,
one which leads to another.
The President--I would be happy TO
answer them as far as can.
Senator Fall here submitted his
series of questions to the President.)
Senator Brandegee-I have here the
Presidents statement which he read to
US when we met here this morning and
in 1t ne states, Nothing. l am led to
believe, stands In the way Of the ratifica-
ton of the treaty except certain doubts
with regard to the meaning and implica-
ton of certain articles OF the covenant
Of the League of Nations. and 1 must
frankly say that am unable to UNDER
stand why such doubts should be enter
tanned"
Now 1 don't believe the President is
correctly informed as to the situation
II he believes that. There are things
in the treaty itself which initiate
against the ratification, in my opinion,
of the treaty without amendment. Did
you have In mind, Mr.. President, when
you read that to us the Shantung pro-
vision of the treaty?
The President certainly had that in
mind, Senator. but / did not understand
that that stood in the way OF ratifica-
ton. / am OF course acting only upon
such Information as 1 have received.
Senator Brandegee-I understand, and
that is the reason of taking the liberty
Of suggesting to you that you may not
be well informed in this respect. OF
course there Is opposition by a great
many Senators to the entire covenant
of the League of Nations. which 1 have
no doubt you know. that Is Article ]. OF
the treaty of Versailles. Then there is
opposition to the various parts of the
covenant of the league and not to the
whole league by other Senators. Then
there is a great opposition. fundamental
and sincere, to the Shantung provision,
which Is in the body of the treaty itself
and which can only be cured BY an
amendment. As l understand it. no
reservation that we could make IN the
resolution OF ratification would be ef-
fective to strike out the Shantung pro-
vision. 1t must be cured, II 1t is cured,
by a straight out and on amendment.
striking that from the treaty. That OF
course would necessitate the resubmls-
sion Of the treaty to the signatories who
have already signed It
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Question Not Clear.

The PRESIDENT do not quite unde''
stand that question.
Senator Brandegee-It says "a report
made by the assembly II concurred IN
the representatives OF. those memoe'
OF the league represented on the 'ouH'
ell and OF a majority OF the other mon.
bers of the league" Does that nsa"
there and a majority OF the other rep'
resentatives of members Of the league
the assembly?
The President-Yes, ! assume 80
Senator Brandegee-But ir does nov
say So II leaves II as though Wv
members of the league could act 'nu',
pendently OF their representatives ANU
the assembly.
The President-Oh. no.
Senator Brandegee-T assume y means
what you say.
The President-Yes ! assume MAJ
Senator Brandegee-Suppos 1s 't
were a dispute between the NIX
States and that portion az ne ~ ,l.'"
Empire known as the United N'ntaohg
England Ireland. Scotland an" NNs
as to some right OF one OF our nv
to enter an English port. for 'n','" ~,
and that dispute should come before W,
council. and upon the request OF u'. go,
Britain II should be removed - me 90
| sembly. The covenant provides loI
report ooncurred In EXCLUSIVE IN es ,-.
case of the representatives of - pa'u''
! to the dispute"
The Pre- sident-Yes.
Senator Brandegee Now n ' no ~I,
governed colonies OF England "r nl e. s,.
| Ave of them have a vote I'm Che as'e.nu'
and the. British Empire also has VOC
assume in the case of the I's'u,s'
which have supposed Of course, NV
United States would be Excluded 'I' ..
voting as being a party to the aispu.y,i
and assume the British Empire "oU''
be excluded. but I am not sure {
The Presldent--Yes; that - "n"'
assume u.
Senator Brandegee-pn you ASSUME
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what Doe. United state. Getr

To what nation. nations or associa-
tions OF nations does the terry DRY re-
nounced under this article so. aside
from such portions as are specifically
assigned 10 certain nations or plebiscite
commissions by the particular articles
OF the German treaty. and by what
character OF title and what part. n
any, does the United States take. or has
she taken, with reference to the dlspo-
sltlon OF such property?
IL Article 10. Section / OF Part ",
reads; Germany renounces In favor OF
the principal allied and associated Pow.
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Wilson silent on shantunG.

The president-There was a vote there.
There never was a vote on any subject
in the peace conference.
Senator Johnson COMPOUNDED the
two. ..'.
The President-Yes.
Senator Johnson-May I ask, II per-
Missile how the representatives of the
United States voted upon that particular
proposition:
The President-senator. l think It Is
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very natural you should ask that.
am not sure that am at liberty to an
swer, because that touches the intimacy
Of a great many controversies that &C.
Cured In that conference and I think Il
Is best, in the interest of international
good understanding. that / should not
answer.
Senator Johnson-Do you know. Mr..
President, whether or not the American
Commission at Paris urged that a
DEFINITE sum Of reparation be fixed In the
troatyf
The President-It did.
Senator Johnsop-wrl you state, II
appropriate, why your view differed from
theirs7
The President--No, Senator, I cannot !;
and yet I dislike to decline because Il
may create a misapprehension on your
part. Let me see IL can explain It
without indiscretion: ] would be very
glad. gentlemen, to tell you all about II
II you will leave II out Of the notes.
May do that2--because do not wish
to leave any wrong impression on your
minds. The explanation Is perfectly
simple.
(The subject subsequently was drop
ped.)
Senator Johnson-May ask one or
two moro questions concerning Shan
tung. which omitted or forgot7
The misunderstanding, Senator.
Senator Johnson First: Did Japan
decline to sign the award as made or
provided In the peace treaty?
The >President-Her representatives
informed us. Senator. that they ware in
structed not to Sign in that event (the
refusal to award Shantung to JAPAN
Senator Johnson--Was the decision
reached. II you will pardon the per-
fectly blunt question, because Japan
declined to sign unless that decision was
reached In that way?
The President-No, 1 do not think Il
| would be true to say Yes" to that
question. It was reached because we
thought It was the best that could be
got. in view Of the definite engagements
Of Great Britain and France, and the
necessity of unanimous decision, which
we held to be necessary in every case
we have decided.
Senator Johnson-Great Britain and
France adhered to their original engage
ments, did they not?
The President-They said that they
did not feel at liberty to disregard them
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Turning to Senator Fall the Presi-
dent said: Senator Fall, would this
be a practical suggestion? I have no
objection to sitting here all day. Indeed,
I have taken the liberty OF having lunch
prepared II the gentlemen OF the COM
mittee would be kind enough TO join
me. But since your questions are writ
ten. perhaps you might leave them with
me and let me give such answers as l
feel l can.
Senator Fall-Precisely. Mr. Presi-
dent. | can say to you. sir. that pre-
pared the questions with some care for
the purpose OF informing myself, and I
think that It might not be entirely fair
TO YOU to answer offhand a series of
questions when have the theory in mind
along which am propoundlng the ques-
lions, that is one may lead to another,
and I think II would be only fair to
you that you might have the questions
so YOU can read them and follow It,
The President-Wnl you state the
theory at the top?
Senator Fsll-There are two or three
theories. The first question that I
would like to ask, In your judgme Mt
have you not the authority by proclams-
ton to declare in words that peace
exists and thus restore the status Of
reace between the Government and the
peopl. of this country and those with
whom we declared war? II you choose
l will read the following question:
The President-That sets the key 10
them, l suppose.
Senator Fall-To several OF them.
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Best of Poor Bargain.

Senator Johnson-Do you mind stat
ing. or would you prefer not. what II
was that caused you ultimately to ac-
coed TO the decision that was demanded
by Japan?
The President-Only, the conclusion
that thought that It was the best that
could be got under the circumstances.
Senator Brandegee-MayI interpolate
there without disturbing you. Senator
Johnson?
Senator Johnson-Yes. sir
Senator Brandegee-In Part VI. of
the hearings before our committee on
page 1872. Senator johnson OF California
asked Secretary Lansing: [Reading.l
Was the Shantung decision made In
order TO have the Japanese signatoyies
to the League Of Nations?
Secretary Lansing-That cannot
say.
Senator Johnson-In your opinion
was it,
Secretary lansing would not want
to say that, because really have not
| the facts on which to form an opinion
along that line.
Senator Johnson-Would the Japa-
nese signature to the League OF Ma
tons have been obtained II you had no,
made the Shantung agreement?
Secretary lansing think so.
Senator Johnson-You do?
Secretary lansing think So
Senator Johnson-So that even
though Shantung had not been delivered
| to Japan, the League OF Nations would
not have been injured7
Secretary Lansing-I do not think so
Senator Johnson-And you would
have had the same signatories that you
, have now
Secretary Lansing-Yes one more
| China.
Senator Johnson-One more-China
So that the result of the Shantung de
cision was simply 10 lose China's sig
| nature rather than to gain Japan's7
Secretary Lansing-No, that Is my
personal view. but I may be wrong
about Il.
| Senator Johnson-why did you yielt
on a question on which you thought
| you ought not to Yield and that &c;
thought was a principle?
Secretary Lansing-Because natu
rally we were subject TO the direction
OF the President OF the United States
Senator Johnson-And II was solel,
because you felt that you were sub
ject to the decision OF the President o.
/ the United States that you yielded7
| Secretary Lansing---Yes.
Senator Johnson-The decision Il
his.
Secretary Lansing-Necessarily
Now / wondered whether SecretaT!
Lansing was well Informed about thi
question or not?
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Lansing View Contra dicted.

| The President-Well. my conclusion
| is different from his. sir.
! Senator Brandcgee-You could not
have got the signature of Japan II you
had not given Japan Shantung.
The President--That Is my judgment.
Senator Brandegee-You say you were
notified to that effect.
| The President-Yes. sir.
| Senator Swanson-As l understand.
you were notified that they had instruc-
tons not TO sign unless this was in
cluded
The President-Yes.
| Senator Borah--And was IL your judg-
ment that after the treaty had been
ratified. China's rights would BE- pro-
tected and Japan would surrender to
China what she said she would?
The President-Yes.
| Senator Swanson-As I understand II
you consider this verbal agreement er-
fective as relating to Shantung. and
would be followed by a conveyance 10
China.
The President-Not to supersede II,
but the action by Japan is to follow.
| Senator johnson Yes. But. Mr..
President, you would have much pre-
ferred to have a different disposition,
notwithstanding the promise OF Japan,
| In the treaty, would you not?
| The President-Yes, sir.
Senator Brandegee-Under Article y
the members of the league undertake
TO respect and preserve as against ex-
/ ternal aggression the territorial integ-
rlty and existing political independence
OF all members OF the league. That
is a contract between the signatories.
We say, I'VE undertake to preserve the
territorial integrity OF the members
against external aggres"'07," which
means that we contract to do IT, does
| II not?
| The President-We enga ge to do It.
Senator Brandegee--It means an In
ternational contract, does IL not, a com
| pact. an agreement?
| The President-Yes
| Senator Brandegee-whether that IL a
moral or legal obligation. it is an obll-
cation?
The PresldentAYes
International Promise Haired.
Senator Brandegee-Of course 1t IL a
moral duty to keep a promise, and this
is an International promise 50 that the
distinction between moral obligation
and a legal one seems to me to be not OF
great Importance because we are obli
gated In any event.
The Decentralization me- think
II Is OF the greatest Importance. because