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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02

Thirteen of the American soldiers
killed in the wreck of an express train
at Crisse were buried at LIE Mans
JuGge Edward Brcphey, just ap'
pointed warden of Sing Sing prison, is
the thirty-sixth warden In seventy
two years.
Five policemen were killed, forty
wounded and twenty demonstrators
ard bystanders injured during the dis
turbances in Vienna.
Count Czernin, former Austro- Hun
garian foreign minister, was arrested
in attempting to cross the Swiss from
tier at Feldkirch.
Captain E. T. White, using a Liberty
motor, made the first nonstop flight
from New York to Chicago in six
hours and fifty minutes.
Six candidates are in the field for
the presidency of Mexico at the elec'
tion in July, 1920.
British censorship on letters to the
United States and northern European
neutral states will end within fort
night.
Welcome l. Capen, who, as a boy in
Vermont, was an operator of the Post
al Telegraph Company and who be-
came vice president of the company, Is
dead at his home in Mount Vernon,
N. Y.
Gipsy Smith, the picturesque evan
gelist, who Is well known in the United
States, has left Liverpool for New
York. He is to conduct y four months
evangelistic tour, starting in the Met
ropolitan Tabernacle, New York.
Forty-six inmates of the disciplin-
airy barracks who were released at
Leavenworth following a review Of
the cases begun two months ago. Sixty
more will be released 1t is announced.
The men, released include many who
took part in the barracks strike in
January. They are listed as military
offenders.
By a vote of 20 to II the Rhode
Island senate has passed an act which
provides that all beverages containing
per cent of alcohol or less shall be
deemed to. be Notwithstanding In
Rhode Island.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
WILSON
SOON COMING HOME
Will Sail by May 20-When
Treaty. has Been
Signed.

Paris.-It is stated in we'll Informed
quarters that the situation of the peace
negotiations Is such that President
Wilson probably will be able to sail
homeward May 20 and possibly little
earlier-by May Is.
The belief was expressed that the
President would call an extra session
of Congress to convene between May
Is and jun 1.
The present indications are that the
peace treaty will be signed before the
Presidents departure. Information
reaching the delegates tends to show
that the Germans are not planning to
take up time and delay the signing OF
the treaty, as they desire a settlement
of the peace terms at the earliest pos
sible moment.
The Polish German boundary ques-
ton has been finally disposed of by
the Council of Four. No announce
ment was made of the decisions taken,
but it is understood that Danzig will
be internationalized, while the Poles
will have a corridor running from
that city to their frontier to give them
access to the sea.
The most important remaining ques-
ton to be settled Is that Of Jugo-Slav
and ItaliaL claims in - the Adriatic.
This matter will come up soon, with
Baron Sidney Sonnino, the Italian for
eign minister, probably present to set
forth the Italian case. 1t Is said that
the Council of Four intends to settle
this conflict at once.
Military experts under the direction
of Marshal Foch, have been charged
with the drafting of report on what
should be done in the event that Ger
many refuses to sign the treaty Of
peace. 1t is indicated that the meth
ods of coercion which the allies would
adopt may include the occupation of
more German territory, the blockade
of enemy ports and the discontihuance
Of the dispatch of food supplies to Ger
many.
The council is now occupying itself
chiefly with the question Of the dis
position Of Fiume and the problem Of
Danzig..
1t has developed that, contrary to
the plan originally contemplated, there
will be no German text Of the peace
treaty.
The naval terms to be incorporated
In the peace treaty concerning the Kiel
canal and Helgoland have been re-
vised in several important particulars.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
STILL LoANING MONEY.

Britain, Rumania and Serbia Get New
p Credits.
Washington.-This government es-
tablished credits of $100,0O0,C00 in
favor Of Great Britain: $5,000000 in
favor of Rumania, and $26s,600 for
Serbia. This makes total advances OF
S4,236OO0,0O0 to Great Britain; $20,-
100000 to Rumania, and $27, ,26S,0 900 for
Serbia. The total credits to all Of the
foreign governments now Is $685.
$4,000. Further loans may not be
necessary.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
lndorse the LEAGUE,

Trenton, N. 1.-THE Democratic
State Committee, at meeting here,
passed resolutions extolling the states
manship of President Wilson and in
dorsing the League of Nations. An
other resolution urges the President
and his advisers to work for The self
determination of Ireland.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
GRAVE UNREST IN INDIA.
Mob at Amritsar Attacks Authorities.
Two Hundred Casualties.

Two Hundred Casualties.
Calcutta.-A mob at Amritsar has
made another violent attack against
the authorities. The rebels were re-
pulsed by the military with loss OF
200.
Order was restored at Allmedabad
after many casualties had been inlict-
ed on the rioters and the telegraph and
collectors Offices burned.
The strike continues at Delhi and
the shops there remain closed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
Plane Falls: Two killed.

Paris.-An airship carrying mail
from Strasbourg to Paris fell near st.
Didier. Two Of the crew were burned
to>death and a third was seriously in
jured. The mail matter carried by the
airship was destroyed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
LENlNE's ARMY GIVES UP.
wenty Thousand Rifles, 35 Guns and

Twenty Thousand Rifles, 35 Guns and
200 Machine Guns Surrendered.
London.-The First Bolshevik army,
operating in the region of Homel, along
the Pripet river, has surrendered to
the Ukrainians, according to a state
ment issued by the Ukrainian press
bureau and forwarded from Vienna TO
the Central News Up to the time the
report was for-.arded 10000 rifles, 50
guns and 200 machine guns had been
handed over to the Ukrainians, along
with many prisoners.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
ARGENTINA HOLDS RED AGENT
Chinnit Not Allowed to Land and VIII
Be Sent Back.

Be Sent Back.
Buenos Aires. - Ledimin Chinnit,
self styled representative of the Rus
sian Soviet government, who early this
month was prevented by the Brazilian
authorities from landing at Rio Janeiro
and who found the bars raised against
him when he arrived at this port, is
being held here under strict guard
aboard the Dutch steamer Gelria,
which will take him back to Europe In
few days.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
Australia Has Much Grain.

Melbourne. - Government reports
show that virtually 40 per cent. Of the
more than 4OO,OOO,000 bushels Of wheat
raised in Australia in the last three
seasons is still in stock.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
DENTAL NOTICE

DR.. ChaS, ). Kramer anu =. U. deFOIu
DENTISTS
Marlinton, w. Va.
We are prepared to do all kinds
of dental work at prices consistent
with cost of materials and high
class efficient work. All work guar
anteed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-05-02
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
University, Va,

University, Va.
Special War Courses are offered in
addition to the usual courses in the
College, Graduate, Law, Medical and
Engineering Departments. Ten dol
lars covers all costs to Virginia stu
dents in the Academic Departments.
Send for catalogue.
Howard Winston, Registrar.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
AUSTRIA SEEKS TO
ENTER THE LEAGUE

Paris. July IA friendly. concilia-
tory tone characterized the allied
American answer to Austrta's plea for
immediate admission to the league of
nations. Both documents were made
public today. one Of their features In
that Chancellor Renner throughout his
note speaks Of German Austria" while
Premier ClemenceAus reply refers to
Austria" emitting the tsutonic pre-
an.
But the ''tiger" cent Hsnnsr the
friendliest note that has yet issued
from his trenchant pen. its spirit IL
almost warn. Austria 10 assured that
AT the earliest opportunity that
may present itself after the ratification
OF the treaty Of peace. ~ soon ~ they
{allies and AmericA) are assured that
Austria possesses . republican govern
msnt and that this government has both
the win ana the power to fulhll its
international obligations. they are pre-
pared to support Austrian candidAture
for admission to the league
Austria's note that called for this
reply had been humble. almost meek.
II spoke Of the new Austria as - little
state OF less than 100000 inhabitants'
which would be satisfied with the role
Of = participating member in the league
Of nations and enjoy its protection"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
Committee Would
Secure Gas Plant
Recommends Purchase Of Hen
rico Property at Price Not to
Exceed $4,000.

The proposed purchase by the city
Of the Henrico County Gas company's
properties was advanced another step
public buildings. properties and utili-
ties approved the report of Director
Of Public Utilities Trafford and re-
commended that the committee on
finance acquire the plant. exclusive of
the grounds and machinery, at suit
able price. The recommendation and
report were forwarded to the board
of aldermen, and will be referred to
the committee on finance At the next
meeting OF the board.
On motion OF Councilman Umlauf,
call of the chairman. Councilman
Batkins. to look over tho property
and investigate the advisa bility OF
purchase Of the land by the city. Pur-
chase OF the land Is not recommended
In Director Trafford's report
The purchase price recommended
u not to exceed $4,000. the coll
lateral 20 be Ia per cent city bonds,
II the plant Is purchased. It Is under
stood that IL will be operated by tho
city. after necessary alterations and
installations are affected, for the
benefit Of the several northside sub
urbs.
The committee recommended for
adoption an ordinance to bA drafted
on the petition Of the Hermitage
Land Co. Inc. permitting the COM
pany to lay water mains In Hermit
age Park. the land located on the
northeast corner OF Westwood ave-
nue. and Hermitage road.
On motion OF Councilman Umlauf.
= resolution directing the sergeant
alarms to provide automobiles for
the committee on some designated
date for the purpose OF visiting the
gas works property. Riverside park.
and the Second market in order to
inspect the premises and pass on re-
quests involving the transfer OF
property or expenditure Of money by
the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
President Wilson
on Irish Freedom
Also Discusses Relation Of
Monroe Doctrine In It's Rela.
tion to League Of Nations
.Covenant. $500

Warrington. july ie.--Presidsnt
Wilson today expressed the wtsh that
the American people should under
stand the delicAcy Of his position
with reference to Irish freedom" He
stated thu request to . group OF
democratic senators who visited him
IN the presidents room IT the capitol
after he had addressed the senate.
The president told the senatoru that
II was impossible for tn proponents Of
Irish independence to obtain recog-
milton at the peace conference. The
situation A. explained BY the presi-
dent 10 that the conference u con-
concerned with territory taken from
tho enemy and not possessed by the
allies. whereas the Irish question re-
lates to territory which II recognised
by International law ~ belonging to
Great Britain
The senators. many Of whom hav~
been bodily advocating Irish freedom
were urged to carry this view OF the
matter to the people OF the United
States. At least one OF them--sena
tor Pheian OF California-accepted
the presidents view Of the situation
The Monroe Doctrine IN III relation
70 the league OF nations covenant
was also discussed ut the conference
inc president said there has been no
acknowledgment OF the doctrine
which never had any previous stand
ing In International law and was only
- declaration by the president Of tho
United States.
Tho president said the action in
Paris was . guarantee Of recogni-
ton OF tho doctrine and that further
the league would by it, terms, prevent
the aggression BY European powers
against any central or South American
nations. According to the president,s
view Of the matter, the recognition
Of the Monroe Doctrine constitutes 4
second line Of defense.
Another subject touched upon n the
conference was the shantunr ar
rangement with Japan The presf-
dent allowed II to be understood that
he expected to get from Japan 4 de-
Unite promise a. to when the japanese
protectorate over shantung will be
removed At the peace conference.
the president stated. strong efforts
were used to get the japanese to state
definitely the time Of their retirement.
Among the senator's in the confer
ence were: Phelan, Pittman. King.
Gerry. Pomerene, Swanson, and
Walsh Of Montana. Attorney General
Palmer. also was present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
Chamber Is Opposed
to Ward Distribution
Of Funds for Streets
Approves Bond Issue,
But Object to Plan as
Proposed by Council.

The board OF directors OF the Rich
mond chamber OF commerce yeSter-
day went on record in disaEproval OF
the proposed distribution by wards
of the funds expected to arise from
the So. 800, 200 street bond i>sue. with
only one disseAting vote. However,
the directors made il clear that they
approve OF issuing bonds Tor street
improvements generally.
The subject was brought up by l.
e. Morris former president Of the
chamber, who offered the following
Whereas. the City Council, at q
recent meeting adopted an ordinance
TO issue $2,500.o00 worth OF bonds
for street improvements generally,
which ordinance provides that the
sale OF these bonds shall be 100000
each year covering period Of Ave
years. the proceeds to be divided
equally between the four wards In
the city, and
Whereas. the method OF dividing
among the wards the sum appropri-
ated for street improvements gener-
ally, which prevailed for many years.
resulting in much waste Of money,
prevented improvements most needed,
and defeating any plan for street
improvements generally which would
result in the greatest good to our
city. and
the people expressed themselves by
popular vote In no uncertain terms
THAT hereafter the administrative af-
fairs of our city should be under the
supervision and direction Of direc-
tors to be appointed by the mayor
and confirmed by the council, thereby
centralixing responsibility believing
this method would result In a more
economical and satisfactory admins
tration of our Clty;
I, Therefore. be II resolved. that the
| Richmond Chamber Of Commerce
approves the issuing OF bonds foi
street improvements generally, but
respectfully protests against an.
action on the part OF the council
of Rich m nd In conflict with
the expressed will Of the people
a. to the conduct Of thu
AFFAIRS OF our city"
| Director Oscar e. Parrish objected
to the declaration on the ground
that. unless the distribution were
made by wards. he and his neigh.
bors in Church Hill felt that they
would be overlooked when the time
came for allottinG the bond money
He said .that this view was based or
previous experience. The preamble
and resolution were then adopted.
\ A suggestion looking toward the sys.
itematic development OF communit,
spirit in Richmond. through the crea
tion OF bereau Of information. wa.
discusseA and referred to the corn
tmittee on advertising for further
lsatudy.
BY request, the board formally com
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
Joint Methodist
Committee Will
Meet in Richmond
Basis for Union of Two
Great Bodies Discussed
bv Joint Commission.
Especial to The Richmond virginian.

Especial to The Richmond virginiAn.)
Columb bus. Ohio, July lo.-The Joint
on unification OF Method
ism. with twenty-five representatives
from each branch of the church. met
day to meet again on January Is. the
place to be designated later.
The commission discussed princi-
pally the two questions of regional
and OF the status OF the
tentatively agreed that the united
church should be divided into six
white regional conferences and each
commission presented 4 definite diff
ferent proposition concerning the ne.
gro. membership, both proposition.
agreeing that there should be separate
negro churches and separate negro an
nual conferences but differing as 10
the representations Of the negroes In
the general conference.
The tentative proposition puts Wiz.
giniA In the second regional confer
encA along with Delaware, Maryland
District OF Columbia, West Virgins
ana North and South Caroline.
The commission to consider the en-
tire question Of unification In all Its
bearings. The committee IL composed
of Bishop James Cannon. Jr.. chair.
man: DR.. Edgar Blake. secretary;
Bishop W. F. Mcdowell. Dra w. j
Young. Frank M. Thomas. Paul H
Linn, David G. Downey, J. J. wallace
r. 8. Hyer. James r. Joy. Abram W
Harris and Messrs. H. H. white. Perc,
ID. Maddin and =. l. Kidney. Thi.
committee decided to meet In Rich
mond on November :. to carry on III
deliberations. II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
If LEAGUE OF NATIONS is NOT ACCEPTED j
THE HEART OF THE WORLD WILL BE BROKEll|
SAYS WILSON in SPEECH TO THE SENATl
TEXT OF PRESIDENT WILSON'S ADDRESS

have been evident to you. 1t
would be presuming in me TO at
tempt to explain the questions
which arose OF the many diverse
elements that entered into them.
/ shall attempt something less
ambitious than that and more
clearly suggested by my duty to
report to the congress the part 1t
. seemed necessary for my col
leagues and me to play as the
representatives OF the govern
ment of the United States.
That part was dictated by the
role America had played In the
war and by the expectations that
had been created in the minds OF
the peoples with whom we had
associated ourselves in that great
struggle. The United States en-
tered the war upon different
footing from any other nation ex-
cept our associates on this side
of the sea.
We entered II, not because
our material interests we're d.
rectly threatened or because any
special treaty obligations to
which we were parties had been
violated. but only because we
saw the supremacy. and even the
validity of right, everything put
in jeopardy and free government
likely to be imperiled everywhere
by tntolerable aggression of
power which respected neither
right nor obligation and whose
system OF government fouted the
rights of the citizen AS against
the autocratic authority OF his
governors. And in the sattle-
ments Of the peace We have
sought no special reparation for
ourselves. but only the restora-
ton OF right and the assurance
ct liberty. everywhere that the ef-
fects of the settlement were to
be felt. We entered the war an
the disinterested champions of
T. right and we interested ourselves
in the terms of the peace in no
other capacity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
Amendments Must
Have Two-Thirds Vote
President Rests Secure Upon
this Point, He Tells Newspa-
per Men.

washington, July 1o.-President
Wilson's audience with newspaper
correspondents before going to the
capitol TO present the treaty to the
senate brought enlightenment on
many important matters.
First in news Importance was the
disclosure of the presidents convic-
ton that all amendments or resersa-
tons to the treaty mist have two
third vote OF the senate TO make them
binding.
Ii was Indicated that il the sena-
tors who are opposing the treaty hold
to the view rat only a ma Iority vote
it necessary for reservations that v
their misfortune.
The presidents expressed convic-
ton il that since the constitution
, specifies that two-thirds vote II
necessary TO ratify treaty no part OF
A treaty can be made valid by mere
ma jority vote.
When thu Republican leaders heard
Of the declaration Of the president
they were not disturbed by it. They
|unhesitatingly asserted that the presi-
dent was mistaken il ne thought he
could get the treaty ratified without
reservations and ascribed his mistake
to his lack OF knowledge of parlia-
mentary DETAIL
OPPOSITION OPINION
what would happen. Il was said
by the Republican leaders. would Be
this.
Reservations would be offered and
would be adopted by majority vote.
Democrats could not protest that vote
until an effort was made TO have the
senate vote on the treaty with the
reservations. Their protest would be
voted down. Then the situation
would be that the Democrats either
would have to vote. for the ratification
| OF the treaty with the reservations
or would have to let II 60 unratined.
| Faced with that contingency. 1t waa
thought they would vote 10 ratify
Tho reservations would thus secure
! the two-thirds vote necessary and
would become an integral Part OF the
treaty.
1t was inferred by correspondent
from what was stated at the White
House that the president would moi
feel called to send to the allied powers
any senate additions to the treat,
which had not received inc sanction
OF = two-thirds vote OF the senate.
| II this position shall be maintain.
ed by the president, the Republican
| leaders are confident his purpose car
be defeated by the pari.amentar,
procedure which has been outlined.
| CONSIDERS BLOCKADE LIFTED
| Probably next In Importance 70 thu
| president policy to force ! two
thirds vote of the senate ON AL reser'
Iyations. was the revelation that ths
president considers the blockade Of
Germany lifted by the action Of tht
German assembly Al Weimar yester
day in raiifytnk the treaty.
1 II rs pginted out that under IA.
fCcnf, w u n naD0 - y N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
IN CONFIDENCE
Being Little Talk With virginian Readers 5.

Being Little Talk With Virginan Readers-No 5.
In modest 10
these entitled
entitled
conscience
However and this
together uphl
stood highest
believed God
ton Justtned before the
n sht snd fair that have brought .hin.s tn.
q With Their Who not hiding hs light under
and that people possessed buying capacity that
has
nsht in diribuins YOUR you
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-11
Washington. D. c.. July 10
Preside Wilson's speech fol-

Washington. D. c.. July 10
President Wilson's speech fol-
lows:
Gentlemen OF the Senate: The
treaty of peace with Germany was
signed at Versailles on the
twenty eighth Of June. ! avail
myself of the earliest oppor-
tunity to lay the treaty before
you for ratification and to in
form you with regard to the work
Of the conference. by which that
treaty was Populated.
This treaty constitutes nothing
less than q world settlement. 1t
would not be possible for mo
either to summarize or to con-
strue It's manifold provisions in
an address which OF necessity
must be something less than
treaty. My services and all the
information possess will be at
your disposal and at the disposal
of your com mittee on foreign
relations at any time either in
formally or in session. as you may
prefer; and / hope that you will
not hesitate to make use OF
them. I shall at this time, prior
to your own study off, the docu-
ment attempt only general
Characterization of its scope and
purpose.
In one sense, no doubt. there
IL no need that 1 should report to
you what was attempted and done
at Paris. You have been daily
cognizant OF what was going
on thereof the problems with
which the peace conference had
to deal and OF the dificulty OF
laying down straight lines of set
Element anywhere on a ield on
which the old lines OF inter
national relationship, aid the
new alike, followed so intricate
. pattern and were for tho most
part cut % deep by historical cir
cumstances which dominated
e action even where II would have
been best 70 ignore or reverse
them. The cross currents OF
politics and OF interest must