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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
REQUESTS TO INSTITUTIONS.
Charities Share in William Baum's
Estate-Ygnacio Aguilar's Will.

The Jewish Foster Home. the Wash
ington Hebrew Congregation, the
United Hebrew Charities OF Washing
ton, and the National Home for Con
sumptives, at Denver. are remembered
in the will of William Baum, who
died February s. A sister. Mrs. Emma
Baum Heller, is given $4,000: three
nephews. Morton j., Sylvan ]. and
Arthur Lcchs, are each to have $4,000,
and requests of $1,000 each are made
to Lawrence j.. Pa III 1. and Katherine
Heller, nephews ana a niece. The re-
naming estate is devised to another
sister, Pauline Baum. The will YVES
executed July IL last.
BY the terms of the will of Ygnacio
Aguilar. dated December Is, 1917, his
tobacco business at 1920 I4th street is
left to his nephew, Marcellino Cordove,
who is also to have the other personal
property.
The real state Is devised e-third
to a half sister. Mrs. Tomaso Arola;
one-third to Marcellino Cordove. and
one-third to be distributed among
three nieces, Francisco, Fania and
Prudencia Carabeilo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
POST OFFICE CLUB HOST.
Gives 0ne-Act Play, viva Mexi-
CO." and Dance at Carroll Hail.

The Dramatic Club of the Post Of
fee Department held an entertain
ment and dance in Carroll Hall last
night. the proceeds to be used for
club work, the War Camp Commu-
nifty Service and the Holiday House at
Forest Glen, Md. Holiday House is
operated for women in the govern
ment service while they are conva-
lescing from illness.
A one-act play, "Viva Mexico" by
Adele S. Burleson, featured the en-
tertainment. Those who took part
were John Hoffman. Miss Blanche
Eidness and Miss Frances l.. Nc
Dow, Mrs. Maud Howell Smith, NJ. L.
Knight
Participants in musical numbers
were Misses Leona Callan Katherine
Smalley. Bertha Bennett. Ruth Butts,
Rachael Butts and Minerva Bailey;
J. Lewis Moneyway, James Youn,
Newton J. Hammer, Fred j. Leonard,
J. Frank Duggan.
The Washington College of Music
Orchestra. c. Z. Christiani director.
played. Frank V. Birthright furnish
ed music for the dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
WANTS UNIVERSAL TRAINING
Public Order Committee of Board Of
Trade Votes on Subject.

The public order committee. OF the
Board of Trade voted yesterday to
recommend that the full board go on
record in favor of universal military
training. 1t was the sense of the com
mittee that the training should be-
gin in the schools and be completed
in environments after the youths leave
school.
Gen. R. D. Simms. commander of the
new District National Guard, and
William E. Harvey, former command
er of the guard, advocated the resolu-
ton. Maj. A. A. Meras addressed the
committee on the subject. Oden s.
Smith presided
The special committee appointed last
week to inquire into why private
building operations have not been re-
sumed in Washington since the end
of the war will meet this afternoon to
discuss the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Wan III, May Die Before
Trial Ends, Detective Says

Wan will never hang for that
crime" said a detective Of police
headquarters today. He will die
before the time comes for his execu.
ton, IL such sentence is passed
upon him."
The detective said he has had oc-
casion to view the young Chinaman
and that it is his opinion that the
prisoner is suffering from lung
trouble. Wan says his illness is due
to Spanish Influenza
CLOSE confinement in Jail, during
the time he is awaiting trial." said
the officer, will do him no good. I
don't believe he could stand such con-
finement very long"
A physician at the inquest yester-
day afternoon also expressed the
opinion that Wan Is not in good
health. He said that IL he is con-
fined in fail watch would have to be
kept over him because of his physical
condition
1t will be recalled that Monday
afternoon, when Wan was taken to
the KAlofama road house where the
murders were committed. he said to
Inspector Grant:
81 am sick. want to tell ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Status of the Supreme
Economic Council Defined

PARIS, February IA statement
issued by the official bureau explains
that the supreme economic council is
not to be confused with the economic
commission of the peace conference
The supreme economic council will
decide economic questions during the
armistice. The economic commission
Will advise the peace conference on
economic questions in connection with
the peace terms.
Thomas w. Lamont of New York
and Albert Strauss, member of the
Federal Reserve Board. probab bly, will
be members of the supreme economic
council, which win be created by the
supreme war council 10 deal with
finance, food shipping and other mat
tiers during the period of the arms /
tice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Threat Sent to Germany.
Proposed international
Military Force Holds Up
League of Nations Plan

PARIS. February II (by the Asso-
ciated Press) Wilson's de-
sire TO return to the United States
with the league of nations as an ac-
cornplished fact became open TO some
doubt for the first time today, when
Leon Bourgeois, one of the French
representatives of the commission of
. society of nations. proposed an
amendment creating an international
military force as a means of enforce
ing the decisions of the league.
NJ Bourgeois spoke with earnest
ness. and some emotion was shown
when IL was maintained in reply that
his proposal. IL adopted. would be I'M
constitutional in some countries. II
was decided to refer the amendment
70 drafting committee consisting of
Lord Cecil for England, Prof. Lar
naude for France, NJ Vesnitch for
Serbia and NJ. VenizeIos for Greece.
One member of the drafting COM
mittee said tonight that chances were
reasonably good for reaching q favor
able adjustment. and he expressed the
belief that Premier Ciemenceau of
France would exercise influence In
securing a satisfactory conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Council Hears BeIgians,
Who Ask Treaty Change

PARE, February 1.-THE supreme
counSi1 gave its attention TODAY to
Belgian claims for an international
readjustment and for changes in the
treaty of 1889, deiimiting the from
tiers of Belgium and providing that
it be a perpetually neutral state. It
was this treaty which was declared
to be a scrap of paper" when Bel
GUM was invaded
The notifications which are now
asked are freedom of commerce
through the lower ScheIdt, leading
from Antwerp to the sea, either by
the Observation-Disclosures of the river
or the acquisition by Belgium of it's
left bank; the cession of the province
of Southern Limburg in Holland, for
defensive purposes, and the ANAL
gamation of the duchy of Luxem-
burg, preferably by assent of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
DISLoYAL; GETS 20 YEARS.
Sentence of Death for Losofsky
COMMITTED by President.

President Wilson has committed to
dishonorable discharge and twenty
years Imprisonment the sentence of
death by hanging imposed by court
martial in the case of Private Solo,
mon Losofsky, 18th Company, 153d
Jersey.
The soldier was convicted of
charges of dis1oyalty and refusal to
wear leggins. 1t was alleged that
when the accused arrived at Camp
Dix he said to other soldiers:
II did not want to come to this
dump in the first place, and 1 don't
have any respect for the flag or the
country either"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
GIVES WAR "REMINISCENCES.

Lieut.. Jean La5at of the Frenca
army gave "reminiscences of the was
at a meeting of the Brookland Broth
erhood. held in Lord Memorial Hall
last night Lieut.. Iabat said that
he had heard the question propounded
here: "Wko won the war;" No sim
gle nation won the war. he said. but
all had done their utmost In bring
ing about victory.
Lieut.. Labat told OF the horrors Of
tho war as waged by the Huns. Al
the conclusion os tho lecture Nine.
Iabat, a washington girl. 6as fE-
vited to TIE platform. where Lieut..
and z1nae. Labat received the ap4toaea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
No Violation of Confidence
or Breach of Agreement

Referring to the printed statement
that Mai. Pullman had charged an
afternoon paper tmeaning The Starr
with violating the confidence Of the
police and breaking an agreement
joined in by all the newspapers not to
disclose the location of the two Chi
nese suspects" Maj. Pullman today
made the following statement:
while 1t appeared very unfortunate
on Saturday evening that there was
a premature publication Of the where
as friends Of DIR. T. T. Wong and his
two assistants to give information to
the police. yet as things worked
case was not injured as much
as it would have been il publ
cation had been made earlier in the
week. The principal bad effect in this
early publication was the necessity
for the working throughout the night
until late Sunday morning OF men Of
our department who were already
overworked and the continuing OF the
examination of the witnesses long
after the hours when our department
for that day.
ut should be clearly understood that
the metropolitan police did not at any
time claim or believe that there had
been any violation Of confidence be-
cause we were not In position to tell
confidentia1ly where the two men
were located. We did say that there
was an agreement among the news
papers not to publish the information
If they should learn where these men
were kept. because such publication
might possibly kill our case by max
ing necessary the relocation of the
men who were the guests of the police
department. in this city. There was not
breach Of confidence but there was
an apparent breach of an agreement.
This agreement, 1 learned later on in
the investigation, was not clearly un-
derstood between Inspector Grant
and The Star. / am fully confident
that under no circumstances would
Mr. Noyes, Mr.. Kaufman or the city
or news editor of The Star have pub
lished the information IL they had
clearly understood the agreement. At
no time to my knowledge has The
Star broken faith with the police de-
partment-"
The Star in this matter neither vio-
lated any confidence nor broke an
agreement. 1t had not to its knowi-
edge entered into any agreesent
whatsoever in respect to the location
of the two Cinnamon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12

A letter was addressed today to
members of Congress protesting
against the adoption of the conference
report on the coal. oil and Phosphate
lands leasing bill by George P. Hamp-
ton, managing director of the Farm
ers' National Council. In this letter it
is set forth that the council has
adopted resolution urging. that the
natural RESOURCES on the public do
main. covered in the Teasing hisls be
retained IN government -pwnership
md crerAtnd by the Euverytfnent for
the herefit q tho peoplA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
ONLY lie CASES HELD.
Report Made on Disposal Of 100,
600 Naturalization Cases.

out Of total of more than 100000
applications for naturalization in the
past year only 116 cases are pending
involving cancellation. Bureau Of
naturalization officials said today
that legal technicalfties and fraudu.
lent statements were involved In the
pending cases and that none Of them
ID connected with L w. W. or other
propaganda, on account Of which
alien deportations have nesn 6Adaco6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
LIEUT.. KREY WOUNDED.
In Hospital Three Months After
Service in Argonne Forest.

The .ame of Lieut.. Charles Krey.
Washingtonian. whose home is at eli
sth street. is contained in today's
casualty list.
Lieut.. Krey was injured in the
Argonne forest October and confined
to the hospital for three months. He is
now with the 18th Division Of Iufan-
try and expects 70 return to this coun-
try soon. s. . s
He enlisted in January. 1915. ana
went over In April Of the same year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Physician Called for Wan

van, WING complains of suffering
from attacks of dyspepsia was so
much indisposed this morning at the
District Jail that physician was
summoned His brother, occupant of
the cell with him. nurses him.
II was said at the JAIL today that
the Chlnese had no callers. Jail at
PENDANTS think some of their New
York friends win visit them later
and perhaps engage legal service for
them.
Wan has said he would permit his
case to be settled without employing
counsel Should he fail to obtain
the services of lawyer, however,
counsel will be assigned him by the
court.
Maj. Pullman today said the WRIT
ten confession OF Wan. taken yester-
day in the tenth precinct police sta
etons VIII cover more than eWeufy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Claims for Reparation
and Armistice Terms
Before Supreme Council
NJ t1e Associated Press.

~ 6ae ASeoclateo ffess.
PARIS. February 12.-It is believed
that special commission WILDE ap-
pointed to study Belgian claims. as
has been done in the consideration of
the Territorial problems. says Hav-
as report In addition to Marshal Foch
Marbhal Petain and Field Marshal
Hat$, Gen. Pershing and Gen. Diaz
viii be present at today's session of
the supreme war council to deal with
the terms for the renewal of the ar
nfSs3ee-
ehzf3Ee the Allied arfaistice policy ane
9rnH1ly shorten, the armistice periods
II Understood to be before the su..
pr1f56 66f council. This proposal
calls for the limiting of the armistice
periods to about ten days. at the end
imposed on Germany.
The sentiment is expressed by many
N attendance on the peace conference
that this would give the allies bet
them to meet the constantly changing
eenditions. No intimation is given as
to the attitude of the supreme war
council In the matter.
The disqualification of the French
army has not been suspended. con-
frary to persistent rumors, but is
proceeding on schedule. according to
statementS made to the Associated
Press today by French official.
Since marshal Foch's announcement
4efore the armistice commission that
she Germans could mobilize 2,0oO, 900
men In nix weeks. there has been a feel
ing OF uneasiness expressed by the
French public. The newspapers have
commented on the situation in a man
nef such Is to call for frequent blanks
In fnG1T nAKea- due canSnrShin
Differ Over PREPARATION.
The separation commission of the
peace conference has before it, ac-
cording to the Temps, three propo-
ntoons AZ basis for the settlement
OF claims against Germany. 1t is
said the French propose to assess
property, national and individual.
from the war. in addition to her out
lay for military purposes. The Brit
3sh Plan proposed by Premier Hughes
Of Australia differs from the French
IN only that he gives no preference
can plan opposed any demands, ex-
cepting losses due to pillage and dew
astafion by German armies Ii is said.
Total claims under the first two
plans are estimated at thousand
billion francs. The American plan
would reduce the total to an amount
Germany probably viii be able to pay,
Il Is asserted by the newspaper. The
French are said to have accepted the
British plan as a basis for discus
sion. but the whole subject is still
open
Threat Sent to Germany.
COPENHAGEN, February IL
Great Britain and France have sent
notes to Matthias Erzberger. presi-
dent of the German armistice commits
sion. the Weimar correspondent of
the Berlingske Tidende says he learns
from a reliable source. dealing with
the failure of Germany to deliver
locomotives and agricultural ma
chinery as agreed. He says the tone
OF the notes virtually constitutes
threat to Germany.
The Correspondent adds that ii is
reported a similar note Is expected
from the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Murder Pact Denied.

wan stun says there was no murder
pact entered into between Wu and
himself. and that he was badly fright
ened when WI killed Hsie. When
he killed DR.. Wong, the prisoner
admits. he made up his mind to vii
WI FOR IT, That Wan was as much
under the influence of Wn as Van 10
under Wan is the belief of the police
Mahy months ago the police had
suspected WI was guilty Of stealing
stamp money and other small ann
OF cash from the mission. Reports
or the thefts were made to the mo-
lice, and on one occasion, II is stated.
WI was followed TO the house by
investigation of the reports.
He saw the detective soon after
reaching the house. however. and az
pressed surprise at his visit On
1hat occasion he did not have an op-
ing the detective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
DECREESSEA TRIP
BY ASSORTED REDS
U. S. Government to Deport
1000 to 5000 Agitators
and BoIShevistS.

Between 1000 and 5000 criminal
agitators, enemy aliens. bolshevists
and ]. w. VS. win be deported from
the United States at the earliest pos
sibie opportunity.
This announcement was made at the
bureau of immigration of the Depart
ment of Labor today. 1t follows
quiet campaign carried on for the past
four years by the bureau against
SOCIAL disrupters of all Kinds and
those whose aim is the overthrow of
existing institutions. The bureau was
greatly aided by the Department of
Justice and other government
agencies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Round Up Parlor Bolshevists.

The whole movement is the out
come of a vigorous though quiet cam
paigh carried on by all the govern
ment departments, and in which
private citizens and state councils of
defense co-operated with all patriotic
societies in rounding up so-called
''parlor bolshevists'' and those who
actually bave talked against the gov
eminent itself.
John Lord O'Brian, special assistant
attorney general, said today that
where aliens ordered deported fight
the case of the government against
prosecute for the Department OF La
Dor. Mr.. O'Brian explained that ths
laws of the United States do not ex-
tend to most OF the disorder caused
by Americans of red leadings, but
that the state authorities will have
to deal with them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12

fitted young Chinese woman.
granddaughter of viceroy of Canton
and daughter of a subviceroy OF Nan
king. was converted some time ago tt
ChrfSttanity and has now become ac-
o3vs - . missionary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Glasses Represented.

1t was stated at the bureau of inn
migration today that this large num-
Der of undesirables has accumulated
during the last four years and in
Guides besides recognized anarchists
ana bolshevists. some who are known
TO government agents as agitators
II was stated, however. that through
the power vested in Commissioner of
immigration Caminetti, by the anarchy
act, passed about seven months ago.
no person can be deported from the
Unite1 States on charges of agita-
ton. holshevlsn, etc, without proper
process of law. officials pointed out
today that deportation of the whole
number VIII take a much longer
period than heretofore has been antici-
pated, owing TO legal measures taken
by the alleged reds to prevent de-
portation.
There are now at Ellis Island
awaiting deportation ffty-four per-
sons alleged to have committed acts
against the government Ellis Is
land accommodates 1000 persons. and
it is stated that most of the space
on the island will, within the near
future, be taken up by undesirabies
awaiting deportation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
Official Statement Quoted.

The understanding was preached
before the conclusion of the armistice,f
the official statement said, but the
problem of aiding the pepoIe in Siberia
remains the same and has become even
more urgent. Russian railway officials
have repeatedly urged the assistance
of Mr.. Stevens and expressed their
cordial and special desire that they
should be helped. The associated gov
ernments have been unanimous as to
the urgency of the situation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12

1sh and American labor interets. as
each is radical in some respects
and yet conservative in others, In the
opinion OF some labor leaders. 1t Is
said the difficulty in getting togethei
has arisen from the fact that there Is
no coincidence between their plans
The British are radicals where Amer
leans are cautious. while the Ameri-
cans throw conservatism to the winds
when considering matters on which
the British are careful.
Meetings are going on today, as
they have almost continuously during
the last few days, between men VINO
have come to Paris at the call OF
President Wilson and the premiers to
deal with great financial problems
arising out of the war. Every dele
cation admits the gravity of the
problems presented and the absolute
necessity for their settlement, If the
world Is to be saved from universal
bankruptcy.
Move to Pool Debts.
Already initial steps have been
taken to commit the peace confer
enee to the adoption of a great inter
national pooling system of debts,
which shall include all neutral ma
tions, whether they wish 10 or not.
This will meet with the most deter
mined resistance from the American
her full share in aiding the allies by
furnishing troops and almost unlim
ited supplies of money and material
They are understood to be quite
willing to rid France of the night
mare of German power in extending
further credits to permit France TO
rehabilitate her industries and enable
her and Belgium as we'll to hold their
own in the worlds market. but they
thoroughly appreciate the fact that
it is beyond their power to commit
their country to partici patton in any
monetary credit system with Euro
pean powers They also feel that
some of these countries have been
derelictr in not Imposing. as the
United States and Great Britain did.
additional taxes upon their own peo-
ple during the war to meet. at least
in part, their obligations instead of
calculating upon reimbursement from
1ndemnities to be collected from the
enemy
Stirl Favor Boycott.
The revival of the spirit of the ole
Paris economic conference, which
planned boycotts and after-t he-war
determinations is sometimes in evidence
during the discussions 1t made its APP
pearance in the desire of one country
to- impose discriminatory duties on
enemy commerce during the consid-
er4f1on or the plan 10 make ali m
tefnationaI waterways open for all
nstions on even termS
THIS was regarded as a violation
OF one of the fourteen points" but
The commission dealing with the sub
Jet Is having some difficulty in pass
ing this point However. the general
acceptance of the principle of inter
national control over such waterways
to the extent at least of prescribing
rules which shall govern navigation
and defining the riparian rights of
abutting nations. is to have paved the
way for ultimate agreement in the
commission upon report which Will
probably be received with approval
by the peace conference or its legatee,
the society of nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-12
AGREE ONPROGRAM
FOR SIBERIAN R. R.
United States Accepts ia
pans Proposal Relating to
Traffic Restoration.

Acting Secretary Polk announced at
the State Department today that the
United States now had accepted for
mally the proposal of the Japanese
government in regard to plans for the
restoration of railway traffic in ST.
IBERIA.
''The purpose of the agreement"
Mr.. Folks statement said, lis to as
sist the Russians in Siberia in regain
ing their normal condition of life. ana
has been reached upon definite TN
Outstanding that the railways are TO
be operated for the interests of the
peoples of Siberia. The United States
and Japan have expressly voiced their
disinterested purpose not to infringe
on any existing right either of Rus
STA or, where the Chinese Eastern is
concerned. of China"