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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
GERMANS SEE HOPE
IN ITALIAN TACTICS
Will Try Another Method to
Get Treaty Modified.
BY Stag Correspondent Of THE sun.
Copyright. 1919; all rights reserrsd

PARIS, May 16.-The Germans are
going to attempt the same tactics as the
Italians In the dispute over FTume to
secure a modification of the terms of the
peace treaty. II Is reported from Yer
.sailles. This report says that Count Won
Brockdorff Rantzau, the head OF the Ger
man delegation. will return to Berlin
shortly, refusing to assume the RESPONSE
.bllity for signing the treaty. The Ger
mans left at Versailles will profess fear
that the protest in Germany Will reach
such proportions that 1t will be impossl-
BILE for them to sign.
The German delegates assert that
they are receiving kilograms and letters
OF protest from all parts OF Germany
and profess themselves to be convinced
, that Germany Is helpless, but then as
sert that apparently the German peopIe
are not convinced of this and would re-
pudiate the treaty II signed.
An appeal has been despatched IN
President Ebert and Chancellor Scheide-
mann In Berlin to calm the populace
there.
A distinct impression among some Of
the subordinate members OF the German
peace mission that the Germans will
sign the peace treaty is reflected in the
remark OF one OF the secretaries, who Is
quoted as saying:
What else can We do but sign? We
are on the ground. your knees are on
our stomachs and your thumbs in our
eyes"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
RANTZAU HARPS ON
II POINTS IN NOTES
EUades War Responsibility
and Wants Terms Changed.

BERLIN, May 16. - The note which
Count Won Brockdorff- Rantzau, head OF
the German peace mission at Versailles.
handed on Tuesday to Premier Clemen-
ceau as president OF the Peace Confer
ence dealing with the question Of repara-
ton and responsibility for the war de-
elared that Germany had obligated her.
self to give compensation based on Sec
fetary of State Lansing's note Of No
vember s. Independently Of the question
, OF responsibility for the war. The Ger
man delegation. the note set forth, could
not recognize that from any responsible
l4ty of the former German Government
for the origin OF the war there could be
deduced on the part of the allied and as
ISOLATED Powers the right to claim in
Identification for losses suffered through
the war.
The note declared further that the
peace terms provided no proof OF Ger
fnany's responsibility for the war and
requested that the reports of all the al
lied commissions which Investigated the
responsibility for the war should be
communicated to the German delega-
ton.
Another note Of the three handed in
on Tuesday, that dealing with terrific
rial questions. declared that the part OF
the treaty dealing with territorial an
nexation was not in accordance with
President Wilson's fourteen points
Under the financial and economic con-
ditions OF the treaty, 1t was further set
forth, II seemed that It would be impos-
sible for Germany to have enough gold
on hand at the end OF fifteen years TO re-
purchase the Saar Valley mines from
France. and that II she did the indemnih-
cation commission which would still
dominate Germany would not permit
this to be used for such a purpose
The note suggested negotiations with
the Entente with view of effecting ar
alternative arrangement to meet Frances
Just claims by the delivery OF coal from
both the Saar and the Ruhr regions
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17

against the Poles. The most intense
hatred and bitterness is being
aroused In those regions. The most
stringent orders were sent from here
to-day to the military commanders
In those districts to prevent anything
that could be construed as provoca-
ton to the Poles, pointing out that IL
anything occurred on the eastern
frontier for which the blarre could be
placed upon the Germans Germany's
cause at Versailles would be lost
utterly.
The higher officers even received
orders not to discuss Danzig and the
Polish situation and to discourage
such discussion wherever possible.
Gen. Groener, who is practically the
successor of Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg for the time being, arrived
in Berlin yesterday evening to dis
cuss the situation in the east with
Minister Of Defence ,Noske and Min
lister of War Reinhard. The with
drawal Of German troops from Rus
STA has begun.
One Of the most significant Of re-
cent events here was the exile on
Tuesday night from Berlin Of
Countess Hattie Treuberg, known as
"the political Countess" who has
been intensely active for the indie
pendent Socialists against the pres
ent Government and who last autumn,
prior to the revolution, was exiled
for political activity by the old
| regime.
Representatives Of Gustave Noske.
the Minister Of Defence, went to her
apartment at 8 o'clock and Informed
her that she would have to leave for
any place she desired outside Of the
province of Brandenburg (Berlin) by
| midnight or be put under military ar
rest. A sentry was placed in front Of
her door in the Esplanade Hotel and
when she left with one Of her small
children escorted her to the railway
station.
The Countess has been holding q
nolitical salon for the Independent So
cIalists, paying especial attention to
members Of the foreign missions and
foreign newspaper men. Many no.
table persons were seen In her social
gatherings, including the Prince and
Princess Won Buelow. Several days
ago the Cabinet took under considera-
! ton her anti-Government activity and
1t was decided to exile her from Ber-
lin on the ground that she was giving
out false and damaging information
about the Government and in regard
to Germany to foreigners.
Formerly the Countess was great
friend Of Ambassador Won Flotow in
Rome, where she then had a political
/ salon. In a search Of her home made
by the police last autumn more than
400 letters from Won Flotow were
! found. She was also an intimate
friend of Macmillan Harden. The
independent Socialists, in beginning
fight for her, charge that the present
Government Is using the same repres-
.ive measures as the old regime OF
tic Kaiser. ..l .''..-,:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
Firms MARCHING TO
SEIZE PETROGRAD
Germans In Letvia and Lith-
uania Are Holding Up Cam
paign Against Bolsheviki.

COPENHAGEN, May ia strong Fin
nish army commanded by Gen. Manner
helm, leader Of the Government forces
here. is marching against Petrograd.
which. It 10 expected. will be occupied
within a few days. according to advices
to the National TYdende.
PARIS, May ls.-The Germans by
their imperialistic man9uvres in Let
Wit and Lnthuania are retarding the
concerted campaign against the Bolshe-
Wiki In the region OF Riga and south
ward. according to the Warsaw corre-
spondent of the Temps. The effect of
the coup at Libau, where the Germans
overturned the Lett Government. he
says, has paralyzed the -Bolsheviki
activity OF the Let's and prolonged the
domination NJ Riga by the Soviet
forces. Letvia. the correspondent as
serts. is politically and militarily under
the influence OF the Germans.
The presence OF German troops and
German agents In Lithuania. II Is added.
Is holding up Polish military activity
against the Bclsheviki.
The correspondent urges the necessity
Of compelling the withdrawal of the Ger
man troops as soon as possible, assert
ing that there Is no military reason tor
their presence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
BOUNDARIES OF NEW
AUSTRIA OUTLINED
Republic Will Include Tyrol
and Klaagenfurth Will
Have Plebiscite.
By Stdr Correspondent Of THE Sun.


PARIS, May l6.-The fabrication OF
the Austrian treaty has reached a point
at which 1t is possible to forecast the
boundaries OF the republic that will
emerge from the ruins OF the Austro-
Hungarian Empire.
The Allies will not permit the Aus
trian delegates to discuss boundaries
though It Is manifestly the intention to
deal generously with the bellIgerent on
economic questions concerning which de-
cisions will be arrived at after converse
tons at which the Austrians will not be
restricted.
The treaty will recognize the republic
OF Austria as consisting OF high and low
Austria, the Tyrol, Voralberg, Carinthia
and Syria. 1t will provide for a
plebiscite in the Klaagenfurth district,
the inhabitants OF which may choose
either Austria or Jugoslavia.
The new Austria will be bounded on
the east by Bohemia and Hungary, on
the south by Jugoslavia and on the west
by Switzerland.
There will be a separate treaty with
Hungary. The allied delegates are In
clined to recognize n source OF danger in
the old affinity between Austria and the
Magyar governing class. and to frame
conditions 80 as to break the economic
bonds of the two countries.
The Austrian treaty will certainly be
drawn SO as to eeparte Austria as much
as possible from Germany. This Is the
French demand. Karl Renner, the head
of the Austrian delegation. Is In favor
OF the annexation OF Austria by Ger
many but his views will not be heard
outside Of the Austrian circle.
Informal conferences OF the delegates
Of the United States and the Allies have
made II virtually certain that Constan-
tinople with its hinterland will be made
an Independent state under the direct
protectorate of the League OF Nations
President Wilson's firm attitude has
killed proposals of an American man.
date for Constantinople, but on the other
hand 1t is regarded here as certain that
he will ask Congress 10 assent to al
American mandate for Armenia.
Delegates here are asserting that
America must assume the responsibility
OF at least one mandatory In order to
prove her belief in the theory.
PARIS. May 16,-It is probable that the
Turkish and Bulgarian peace treaties
will be negotiated and signed In Con.
stantinople, Salonica, or some other con.
venient city In the near East, according
to Reuters Paris Office.
The credentials OF the Austrian peace
delegation will be presented to represen,
tatives of the allied and associated
Powers at meeting probably mex
Tuesday II was said here to-day.
The Austrian Government is plannins
the reorganization OF the currency sys
TEN OF the country 1t appears from &
Government report published by tn,
Netes Wiener Zeitun0 OF Vienna. Tn,
monetary standard will be readjusted
according TO this plan. and the fran,
substituted for the Gown.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
OPENS SURVEY OF PANAMA.
DR.. Owens Starts PreIiminar,
Farm Loan Bank Work.

PANAMA. May l6.-Dr. Clarence ].
Ovens. Director-General OF the Southern
Commercial Congress. who directed the
survey In the United States and in
Europe which preceded the passage of
the Federal Farm Loan Act In the United
States. Is in Panama as head OF a com
mission authorized by the Panaman gov
eminent for an economic survey Of Pan
anna with the specific purpose Of instI-
tuting farm loan bank in this country.
The commission opened its offices in
the National Palace to-day for tn b.
siHnAAS q II sssSA'.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
GERMANS UNITING
TO REFUSE TERMS
Government Declares Against
Haste and Will Call for
Negotiations.
BERLIN WARNS RIOTERS
Fatherland's Hope May Be
Ended by Disturbances,
Leaders Fear.


BERLIN, May IL delayed. In con-
sequence of yelled insinuations in the
pan-German newspapers that the Ebert
Scheidemann Government intends to
sign the allied peace terms notwithstand-
Ing their severe provisions, semi Official
announcement was made to-day that
these insinuations strike a false note
and that the Government 10 fully united
in it's intentions to carry out It's re-
Gently stated policy OF refusing to sign
the compact
Reports that lack OF unity exists in the
Cabinet also are denied. The announce
ment declares that there 10 complete
unity between the versaills plenipoten-
tiaries and Berlin. and that the Govern
ment knows itself to be one with the
overwhelming majority Of the people.
Continuing. the announcement says
the Government will not be forced into o
hasty yes" or a hasty basic mo" and
that It Is determined to abide by its orig
inal stand on the unbearableness and
impossibility of fulfilling the present
peace terms, The announcement con-
cluded by saying that the Government,
however. would attempt to negotiate m
understanding which would cuiminate in
a peaae OF Justice.
It Is stated that Matthias Erzberger
who has been accused Of differing with
the Cabinet, is completely In accord with
its views
Replying to a deputation from the re-
gions threatened under the terms Of thu
~ Cnh
/ Chancellor. said to-day that the Cabinet
was discussing continually counter
peace terms based without restriction or
President Wilson's principles.
Demands by Germrns.
''They must bring us the negotiation,
we need and to which we have q righ
in accordance with President Wilson's
note OF November 8, 1915" the Chan
celor declared. That is the new Ger
many's right, upon which the Govern
| ment will insist to the last"
The Soldiers and Workers Council
met Wednesday In an attempt to dis.
cover means for combining the right
wing OF the Independent Socialists with
the left wing. Carl Kautsky. enc Of
the Socialist leaders. sent q letter &c
the meeting In which he favored the
. piOJcSir put btlu Ht uOuDtcu Inc pbSsi'
bility of such a combination. He added
that he would be unable to work with
Herr Noske, Minister of Military AZ
fairs, or the Communists.
Speakers at the meeting declared tha
the danger threatened by the peac,
terms OF the allied and associated Gov
ernments made the desired combination
/ necessary. Eduard Bernstein warned
those present at the meeting to forge
! all differences in view of the situation
Germany was facing. .....
The Council is to meet again soon e
vote on the question Of the peace terms
Berlin authorities have issued a
| proclamation warning the public agains,
demonstrations hostile to foreign rest
dents of the city. The proclamation de-
| clares:
We are fighting against the ne
farious policy OF Imperialism, not
against individuals who are not TO
blame for the policy Of their Govern
ments. II has been determined TO
| punish such excuses with the ut
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
BRITISH TO HONOR PERsHINa.
General VIII Leave Paris Next
Thursday for London.

PARIS. May 1G.-Gen. Pershng, ac-
cording to plans announced to-day, will
leave Paris, May %. on his trip to Lon
don. where he win be the guest OF the
British Government and will review
American and British troops. The Amer
lean commander-ln-chief will cross the
Channel on a British destroyer and will
20 from Folkestone to London on a
special train.
The General and his party will re-
turn by way OF Brussels, where a big
celebration will be held May 20. Gen.
Pershing will then go by automobile to
the large American battle cemeteries al
Beaumont and Romagne to attend sery-
ices on Memorial Day.
LUxEMBuRo. May l6. - Gen. Per-
shing, the American chief
was received to-day by Grand Duchess
Charlotte. The General was accompanied
by several members OF his stan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
p0FF UNIFORMS IN BERLIN.
American and British Omcers
Seek to Avert Reprisals.

LONDON, May 16.-American and Brit
ish officers In Berlin have been ordered
to wear civilian clothing outdoors. lest
they incits the population 20 demonstra-
tiona according to a despatch from the
German capital to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company under date of Thursday.
American couriers in UNIFORM have
mostly been forced to remain In the
Hotel Adlon. and there 10 a general
feeling In the hotel that there will be
trouble within the next few days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
U. s. AS ADRIATIC MEDIATOR.
Direct Settlement Planned BE
tween Italy and Jugo-Slavia.

PARIS, May l6.-Negotiations pending
for the adjustment OF the Adriatic con-
troversy contemplate a direct settlement
between Italy and Jugo-Slavia through
American mediation.
BY this plan the Austrian treaty would
not specify the disposition to be made OF
Dalmatia. Istria or Fiume, beyond de-
taching them from Austria
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
PEACE TERMS PLEASE SPAIN,
Premier's Organ Recalls RavaEeI
- I'm France and Italy.

MADRID, May 16.-Approval of the
peace terms presented Germany Is
voiced by the Didrio Universal, the or
gan OF former Premier Romanones.
Spanish Liberal leader.
The paper declares II would be unjust
to accuse the allied and associated Pow
ers of Imperialism after the ravages suf-
fered by France and Italy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
APPEALS TO POPE FOR AID.
Cardinal Hartmann Pleads I'm De-
half of Germany.

CoLooNn, May 16.-Cardinal Hart
mann. Archbishop of Cologne, has re-
quested Pope Benedict to intervene In
the situation between the allied Powers
and Germany to protect Germany from
the complete breakdown which menaces
her In his appeal the Cardinal assert
ed that the peace conditions would mean
the utter ruin OF Germany and be q
cruel violation of the rights Of 70, 000. 900
Inhabitants OF the country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17

SAN JUAN DEL Sur, Nicaragua, May
l6.-The Costa Rican revolutionists APP
parently have failed In their attempt 70
advance into the interior of Costa RIGA.
rs they have returned to La Cruz. on
the Nicaraguan frontier.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
Serb. and Croatran. in battle.

LONDON. May l6.-Serious fighting be-
tween Serbians and Croatians at Agram,
the Croatian capital, is reported in "A
Vienna despatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company. Many of the combat
ants are said to have been killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
Ukrainians Harass Bolshevili.

VIENNA, May is (delayed) .-Ukrain-
Ian reports ind cate that the BolshevikI
are fleeing from their advanced western
positions at Rovno before the army led
by Simon Petlura. and are retiring in
disorde~ due to a lack OF transportation,
toward Korosteny and Sarny Junction.
1t appears that there is a General ,rp-
rising of Ukrainian peasants a inst the
Bolsheviki, the town of Homel " 'Ne
government OF Mohilev. falling into t.eii
hands. The peasants are led by NJ. Or
lovsky and are reported to have wor
other successes northeast of Kiev.
The army led by Zeieney, another
Ukrainian peasant chief. numbers about
10000. and Is operating on both sides
Of the Dnieper River near Giev.
WASHINGTON. May 16.-The Russian
political conference at Paris. composed
OF prominent members OF former Rus.
sian governments, has proested to the
associated Powers against the recogni
ton OF the independence OF Finland by
the United States and Great Britain
according to cablegram received at the
Russian Embassy to-day from former
Foreign Minister Sazonoff.
The message pointed out that the de
c.S'cn to recognize Finland modified.
without the consent of Russia. the lega
status OF a part of its territory and en-
phasized the strategical Importance OF
Finland In the defence system OF the
western frontiers of Russia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
Met. Wants CIemence.u q. Deputy

PARIS, May 16.-Ths press of Metz
Is united in extending an invitation to
Premier Clemenceau to offer himself
as a candidate for the Chamber of Dep
uties for Metz at tho impending cleo
tion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
Army's Paper in France
to End Career June Is

paris, May 16.-The Stars and
Stripes, the official newspaper
of the American Expeditionary
Forces, will suspend publication
June 10, it was announced to-
day.
The suspension Of the news
paper indicates the rapid evacua-
ton of the American Army.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-17
esprit OF 1883" Aroused.

All reports from Silesia and West
agree that a veritable spirit
Of 1888" is flaming up there and It
is feared that the excited people will
take matters into their own hands
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-13

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, July y. - The
right Of congress to define intoxicat-
ing beverages was denied Saturday
by Samuel Untermyer, a New York
lawyer, in testifying before the SEN
ate judiciary subcommittee, which
is considering prohibition enforce
ment legislation.
MIR. Untermyer told the commit
tee that neither under the war time
prohibition act nor the constitution
al amendment could congress say
that any particular percentage OF
alcoholic content constitute an in
toxicating liquor Both the act and
the amendment, he argued left this
as a question of fact which could be
determined only before a jury.
In support Of his contention that
beer containing 2.75 per cent alcO-
hol was not in fact intoxicating. Mr..
Untermyer submitted a mass Of af-
fidavits, reports on scientific expert
rlents and similar data. much Of
which was used in behalf Of the
brewers in the recent "a per cent
/ beer cases in the New York courts
My quarrel Mr.. Inter myer
said, lis with your attempt 70 con-
vert anything you please into intox-
icating liquor The war time prohi-
bition act applies only 10 intoxicating
beer and 2.75 per cent beer can be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-13
FiDe Firemen
Killed and 81
Hurt i'm Blaze
paoTo ~ ~, egMRY

BY Associated Press:
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July H.
Five firemen were killed and 81
others injured in a blaze that de-
stroyed a three story brick ware
house of the burlap bag manufac-
turing plant of jacob Potash and
Brothers, in the northeast section of
the city. today. The victims were
plunged irto a rlass OF flames ard
debris when the roof ana three
walls collapsed without warning.
Three saved themselves from ser
icus injury by spectacular slide
down a tottering ladder.
Rescuers orked more than two
hours TO extricate their dead com
rades from the ruins. which rose in
chaotic pile as high as the second
story.
No cause has been assigned for
the fire, which was the thirl in the
building in i wears. IT started on
the top floor at time when no one
was in that part of the building.
The damage is estimated as over
Sln0, eco.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-13
Declares Congress Cannot
Define Intoxicating Liquor

shown clearly not 20 be Intoxicating.
An extension OF that act under the
guise of an enforcement measure is
not within the power OF congress"
Similarly. ne said. the dry amend
ment limited congress 10 prevention
OF the manufacture or sale OF in
toxicating beverages.
Chairman Sterling asked II con-
gress had no authority 20 prohibit
the manufacture cor sale OF even
liquids containing no alcohol what
ever. but such as might reasonably
be employed 20 cover evasion OF the
laws against intoxicating bever-
ages The witness asserted that such
power did not exist and any at
tempt BY congress to define intoxi-
eating beverages would be an inva-
sion OF the rights OF citizens en-
gagged in the manufacture Of such
lawful, Notwithstanding bevera yes
as might fall within tho classified
ton thus made.
Then congress is powerless 70
enforce its own laws or the consu-
tuition" said Sen Overman 1T is
powerless TO forbid the manufacture
o. anything that is nor in fact in
toxicating the witness said
Mr. Cntermyer estimated the
amount OF 2T5 beer now held by
the 200 breweries over the coun-
try at 100000 barre'~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-13
War and AOiatiOn Heroes
Guests of MethOdiStS

without a scratch from the Ger
mans, and | did"
Lieut.. Commander Read, in re-
Spouse TO his introduction, COM
mented on the lack OF enthusiasm
over flying IN this country as COM
pared with that in England and
France. He modestly stated that
entire navy department deserved
credit for the success Of his venture
in crossing the Atlantic.
Two heroes. York and Read met
each other for the first time at Il
luncheon rendered them by the cen
tenary officials After a tour OF the
exposition exhibits. the men were
presented with medals struck in
their honor. During the day thou
sands pressed forward frantically
TO shake hands with the heroes.
who were protected from the anx-
ious crowds by a guard of soldiers
from the Columbus barracks.
Tomorrow, the closing day OF the
exposition. will be Conservation day
An old fashioned METHODIST love
feast" will be held ia the morning
and consecration services in the aft
ernoon.