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The Washington herald., 1919-02-05
SECRET CABLE
SENT BY WILSON
URGED BIC Navy
House Committee Refuses
to Divulge Text When
Members Demand 1t.
WON OVER OPPONENTS
Butler Tells Representa-
tives Message Changed
His Attitude.

Criticism of the House Naval Affairs
Committee and of the administration
for refusal to make public the text
of a telegram from President Will
son renewing his insistence that Con-
gress make provision for the proposed
three-year naval building program,
marked general debate on the naval
bill in the House yesterday after
nOCn.
The cabIegram was sent to Secre-
tary Daniels, in reply to a request
from the Secretary to know IT, as
had been rumored the President had
changed his mind about the neces-
sity for going ahead with the three
wear building program, to provide Tor
which the bill carries appropriations
amounting to s746, ,44O. Secretary
Daniels made known the contents OF
the cable. in confidence, to members
of the Naval Affairs Committee. and
some of its members, who had op-
posed the naval program, were won
over to il bv what the President said.
Refuses to Give Out Text.
ReDubIican Leader Mann. Repre-
sentatives Longworth. of Ohio; Camp
bell. of Kansas; Gillett, of Massa- 9
chusetts. and others on the Repub-
Iican side volleyed question after
question at Chairman Padgett, OF
the Naval Affairs Comnittee, en-
deavoring to get him to give the
text of the cable to the House. and
insisting thai the entire Congress
was entitled to whatever informa
ton the President had given the COM
mittee. To all inquiries. Chairman
Padgett replied that the informa-
tiOn was given in confidence. and
he could not and would not disclose
it, although he had repeatedly told
the House what the substance OF
the message was.
1t was. in substance. he said. that
the President had not changed his
mind. that he still insisted upon and
desired very earnestly that the three
wear program be adopted, but that
he was willing for provision to be
made in the bill that if there were
DEVELOPMENTS at the Peace Confer
ence that made continuation of the
program unnecessary, the President
should be allowed to discontinue the
program. .
Representative Campbell declared it
to him that the man
who is leading in the program of dis
armament and leading in open dlplo-
macy would secretly ask the Commit
tee on Naval Affairs" to insist on a
program Congress or the people can't
understand.
REPRESENTATIVE Butler. of Pennsyi-
vania. Republican, replied to criticism
from his side of the House by assert
ing that it was not fair to make the
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u. s. MUSTLEAD,
FMANCELEAGUE,
MAURICE AYERS
i. S. to Furnish
Financial Backing
OF Nations League

Essentials of the league OF
nations, according to Gen.
Maurice, arc:
Cooperation OF the Ameri-
can and British fleets as an in
tcrnational marine public force,
nccessitating a large American
navy.
Financial backing for the
league, to be furnished by the
United States.
Sacrifice OF purely national
interests in favor of Americas
broader duty to mankind.
Americas moral leadership
in league affairs.
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u. s. ARMY GIVES
GERMANS JOLTS
Demand Drastic Food Reg.
ulation and Acceptance
of Paper Money.

Coblenz. Feb. 4.-The civil affairs
section Of the third army have mott
fled German authorities in the nn-
cTpied area that drastic measures
must be taken to enforce food reEu-
lations. Germans Were warned that
tbs Americans are not satisfied with
the activities Of the German food
ministry. and that hereafter the
third army will take no Wther aC-
tiCn toward conservation "f the food
supply. the Uesponsibility RESTING
solely with the German officials.
The German authorities recently
issued proclamation that Eereafte.
paper money-of which there are
millions Of marks in circulation in
the Rhine provinccs-will not hf
accepted as legal tender. american
army officials notified thu Germans
today that such paper money tend o.
cred BY Americans must be accepted
because of the large amount in the
hands Of American soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-05
SENATE ORDERS
MINUTE PROBE
OF B0LSHEv|SM
Investigation Of Radical
Activities in Country to
Begin Thursday.

Investigation OF radical activities in
the United States which are alleged
TO be fostered and directed by Boil
sheviki leaders in Europe was ordered
by the Senate yesterday. The investi-
cation will be conducted by the sub
committee of the Judiciary Commit
tee, headed by Senator Overman. of
North Carolina. which has been in
quiring into prO-German propaganda.
Plans quickly formed by the Over
man committee after adoption of the
Senate resolution ordering the investi-
cation indicated the inquiry will be
commenced Immediately. the first
witnesses being called probably
Thursday morning. The committee
hopes to be able to make a quick in
vestigation so that a report may be
made before the present session of
Congress adjOurns. 1t is not believed
that it will be possible to get any leg
islation through this Congress bearing
on the results of the investigation.
Investigation Will be Broad.
The scope of the investigation
will be broad enough to include a
thorough inquiry into the identity of
the leaders in the so-Called Boil
shevist movement in the United
States. their connection, if any, with
the European group, and sources
from which they are financed In
formation already in possession of
the committee has traced a direct
connection between some of the
agents now in the United States
and Lenine and TrOtzky of Russia.
It is understood that one of the
first witnesses who will be called by
the committee will be an official Oc-
cupying a prominent position in the
government service, who is also said
to be secretly and Intimately con-
nected with the Lenine-TrOtZky
movement. The committee has the
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Mother Believes Son,
Strangely Slain, Suicide

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 4.-That Ar
thur C. Hazard, whose mutilated boGy
was found near here January q, was
a suicide, was the belief expressed in
a letter from his mother, Mrs. Flora
Jane Hazard, Cromwell. Conn, re-
ceived by the police today. She de-
clared her son had contemplated sui
eide,
Hazards death was one of the mos,
battling in police annals here in sew
eral years. He was shot through the
head, stabbed through the heart and
cut about the lower limbs in several
places.
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KAISER DEFENSE
BUND Gets BUSY
MYSTERIOUS Circular Pleads
for His Safety as Ger
man Citizen.

Amsterdam, Feb. A mysterious
circular issued by a 'Bund for De-
fense of Kaiser Wilhelm" made Its
appearance here today. 1t pleads that
"a German citizen is in danger be-
cause OF the insolent requests OF our
enemies. Shall we look on with folded
arms? We must save Germany from
this additional shame
The circular then contends that the
bund's activities are non-political, res
toration of the ex-Kaiser being the
last thing in the world we wish.
The society championing the eN-
emperor's safety thus hopes to catch
the support of the Socialists, its in-
tention being TO Reep him unhurt.
hoping meanwhile to establish his in
nocence.
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Former Postmaster Held
For Death of Relative

Augusta. Ga, Feb. John NJ.
Barnes. former postmaster and retired
capitalist at Thomson. Ga, one of the
best known Republican politicians in
the State, is in Jail here charged with
the murder of J. o. J. Lewis, his
brother-in-law. The shooting occurred
at Thomson Monday.
Lewis was rushed to Augusta on
the train, but died shortly before the
city was reached. 1t is understood
Barnes will claim self-defense.
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Hun Leadership
ROtteneSt Ever,
Harden Asserts

Berlin, Feb. 4.-(Wireless
via London)-"It is sheer
nonsense TO talk about Ger
many not being defeated"
says Maximilian Harden, in
the latest issue of his weekly
Die Zukunft, adding:
"Ludendorff has been thrash
cd by Foch, poisoned by gas
and outdonc by the tanks.
"Ludendorff last year told
a Polish merchant that Ger
man leadership in this war had
been the rottenest that could
be imagined"
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Berger Seeks New Trial.

Chicago. Feb. 4.-MInute analysis
of testimony constituted the argu-
mentS Of Henry COChcms. Mil
waukee attorney. arguing for a new
trial for Victor Berger, convicted
with four other Socialist leaders on
charges OF conspirinE to defeat the
draft act.
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Ebert Charges Soldiers
To Guard Berlin as Hun
Officials Go to Weimar

Berlin, FeO. 5.-(Wednesday)-Th
government, with it's various STATS.
left for Weirnar this morning for the
opening tomorrow of the national con-
stituent assembly. Chancellor Ebert
addressed the republican guards and
urged them to maintain order in Ber-
lin.
In view of the Spartacan threats ot
riots and nationwide strikes the gov
eminent is prepared to declare a state
of siege.
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D. c. Dry Law Doesn't
Worry the Diplomats

The United States may go dry-but
for Washington-there will be an oasis,
or several of them.
Embassies and legations are tech
nically foreign soil"
Which means they can import all
the liquor desired
Full attendance is predicted at all
DIPLOMATIC functions.
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Wilson Hears Reports
On Conditions in GERMANY

Paris, Feb. 4.-President Wilson con-
ferred this afternoon with Congress
man Helvering, of Kansas, Nolan.
of California. and White, of Maine
who made a report on conditions in
German territory occupied by Amer
lean troops.
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LABOR PROBLEM
IN PEACE PARLEY
Harder Allies Press Down
on Russian Bolsheviks
More Doctrine Spreads.

Paris. Feb. 4.-The greatest and
most difficult problems before the
Peace Conference are those of Rus
sia and labor. The two seem to he
allied closely.
Despite reports received here by
way of Geneva that the BoIsbeviki
now have 1.OO1.0OO men under arms
and soon will have 100000 more
the fear felt here is not of Russia n
arms, but Of spread of Russian
iCeaS
by blockading Russia, shutting off
the supply of munitions, tho RoI-
sheVik army would be quickly rem
dered powerless for purposes of arm
ed aggression. But the difficulty is
that the harder the allies press down
on Russia, the more widespread MAY.
become Russia's propa ganda in othc,,
parts of the world.
Unrest World Wide.
Labor unrest is now world widc
according TO reports pouring into
Paris. In England and France the
situation IL becoming disQuietinC.
In the Central countries it is bad.
Putting down BOlshevism in Rus
sia wouldn't save the situation
Labor elsewhere would also have to
be considered, dealt with and rea-
sonably satisfied.
That Soviet is in charge of the
labor situation in Belfast doesn't
mean that the labor elements of
Belfast are BOlshevistic. On tn,
contrary, members of President
Wilson's party who made a study
of Belfast labor conditions recently.
found that the labor classes OF that
city are not even SOciaIistic. but
they have grievances which the
present system of government has
failed to adjust
The Washington herald., 1919-02-05
Victor Heintz, Fighting
Congressman, Returns
To House In War Togs

Capt. Victor Heintz, Cincinnati S
soldier Representative, was applauded
and chered yesterday when he came
on the floor of the House for the first
time since Ohio guard troops were
taken into Federal service.
Heintz, who was twice wounded and
cited for gallantry in the Argonne,
still wore his~ Sam Brown belt and
shoulder insignia. He was discharged
from service yesterday.
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Australian Wheat Growers
Get S68,000,000 Advance

Melbourne, Feb. 4.-The government
guarantee of a fair price for the new
wheat crop will involve a payment to
growers alone of s6S. 200 900 by the Aus
tralian government, according to an
announcement made in the Federal
House of Representatives.
In addition to the sum named, pro-
vision must be made for the cost Of
rail freight and all expenses of han
ding,
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AYERS BRITISH
BAN IS VIOLATION
OF "a POINTS
Senator Weeks Charges
Bad Faith in Resolution
He Submits.
EMBARGO PERIL TOU.S.
England, Tabooing Yankee
Experts, Fights for Latin
American Markets.

England's embargo against Amer
lean manufacturers is in direct con-
fiict with the third of President
Wilson's fourteen points of peace.
which England subscribed to and
is not discussing at the Paris Peace
Conference.
This is the assertion made in a
resolution prepared yesterday by
Senator John w. Weeks, of Massa-
chusetts, demanding of the State
Department information of what IT
has done. if anything. TO have the
embargo modified or suspended.
Text of Resolution.
Senator Weeks prepared his Teso-
luton after consultation with other
Senate leaders and announced that
he would introduce il in the Senate
today. The text of the resolution
follows:
"Whereas, during the war with
the Imperial German government
Great Britain placed prohibition
on the importation of certain
American products, and,
Whereas. the British govern
ment recently has placed a pro-
hibition on importation of addi-
tiOnal American products. to take
effect on and after March !. 1919
which is detrimental to employ
ment at their full capacity OF our
manufacturing Industries; and,
Whereas, this action of the
British government is in direct
conflict with Point No. > of the
fourteen points OF peace proposed
in the message Of the President
OF the United States to the Con-
ETess Of January S 1918;
Therefore. Be it Resolved. That
the Secretary Of State be, and he
is hereby requested to inform the
Senate. il not incompatible with
the public interest, what steps. if
any. have been taken by the De-
partment of State to request the
British government 10 modify or
suspend such prohibition"
Point Number Three.
Point No. 8, of the fourteen points
put forward by President Wilson as
vital to the establishment of a per
maneFt peace, declares for:
The rem-yal, so far as pos
sibIc. of nil economic barriers,
and the establishment of an
equality of trade conditions
among all the nations consent
ing to the peace and assOcIatinE
themselves for its mainten-
ance."
Senate leaders were frankly fear
full Yesterday of the effect the
British embargo will have on labor
conditions in this country. Shut
ting of of one of Americas largest
markets naturally will lead to cur
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Ebert Names Chief
Of Armistice Body

Berlin. Feb. 4-The resignation of
Gen. Won Wintervelt as president Of
the German aFmistice commission has
been accepted by the Ebert govern
ment. He refused to reconsider it.
Gen. Won Hammerstein has been
named to succeed him.
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Baby's Crying ANNOYED; Slain.

AIbany, n. Y, Feb. 4.-AccordinE
to the police, Edward Lawton killed
his 2-months-old son because its
crying was annoying. TIE baby was
found dead in bed, its neck broken.
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Jap Minister iii.

Toxic. Feb. 4.-Foreign Minister
Uchida was taken suddenly ill to-
day. His condition is not regarded
as serious.
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TO CONGRESS

How many murders and outrsses
on women are necessary TO convince
you that Washington needs better
police protection?
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THE WEATHER:

Today-Fair and colder. Tomor
row Fair. Highest Temperature
yesterday, IL; lowest, 35.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
LYRIC.

With q production that scored un- equalled success on Broadway the PoH Players anticipate a banner week as a fitting windup for the season which closes on Saturday next. "The High Cost of Loving" has a reputation all it's own. As a. comedy it stands ace high In the theatrical world. and as a conclusion to successful season re- fleets credit upon the management of the Lyric theatre. The management and the Players join in thanking the public for it's kind appreciation of their efforts during the season and hope to be able to greet them all at the opening next season.
 Tonight the final performance of that wonderful Irish play. My Irish Rose" will be given and those who have not seen it should take advant- aEe of this last opportunity.
 For tomorrow night Manager George Arvine has arranged another excellent program for the photoplay concert featuring William g. Hart in one of his largest and best pictures, "Thc Apostle of Vengeance" In ad- dition to this there will be a funny one with Charlie Chaplin as the star. There will also be several reels of the Pathe Wekly News. the Bray Travel oRues and a set of Animated cartoons Two performances will be given the first at o'clock and the next at 8 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
THE PRESS AGENTS SAY
PLAZA.
(By ID. J. L.)


 Love is the most beautiful thing in the world. It is the foundation for human happiness. Love is supreme. Love Is infinite.
 There is the love of a man for his God---pure, holy, unsmirched. There is the love of man and womanLbeau- tifuL protective. fiery. and illogical. There is fiTia1 1ove---thankful. dutifu1 and inborn. But the most beautiful love in the world---the love that sac rifices all and asks nothing---is the love of mother for her child.
 Mother love---the most beautiful thing in the worId---is the theme of the unusual super-feature, Break the News to Mother" which starts its big four day run at the Plaza Sunday night. Gertrude Berkely, who DOT trayed the mother in War Brides, ' takes that same role in this feature. She will make you smile with her. weep with her and feel with her
 Break the News to Mother is a de- hghtful picture of sma1l-town life that IS certain to please the most blase screen patron. It is human, homely. absorbing and thrilling. It is posi- tiVeIy NOT a war picture. An excel lent star cast is introduced
 A big bill of vaudeville features will also appear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24

Mrs. Marshall Neilan, wife of the director, who was known in the old Biograph as Gertrude Bambrick is re- turning to pictures.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
THE MAN WHO
 TURNED WHITE"

Henry B. Warmers first motion pie ture production since Joining the forces of Jesse D. Hampton in Cal iformnia, will be released by Robert son-Cole through Exhibitors Mutual, sometime in June. This is in con- formity with the policy of Robertson Cole to give exhibitors the best type of motion picture obtainabIe to fur ther their business interests during the summer months, which are al ways a trying period in the show mans life.
 Warmers initial contribution to the silent drama under the Hampton management, "The Man Who Turn ed White written by F. McGrew Willis, and prepared for screening by George Elwood Jenks. Jesse D. Hampton personally directed this play, which is a story of life in Ara bia, with most of the action laid in the sand wastes down behind the Mediterranean.
 Many thousands of dollars were spent by Hampton in the erection of an entire Arabian town-Mzab in the story.
 Barbara Castleton, well known for her work in "Parentage" and other big screen offerings, is leading wom- an for Warner, who is assisted by a most capable cast.
 Pagan Gods'' which furnished d Warner with a character much simi- lar to Chinese Gordon, is the second of the Warner series.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
STORIES ABOUT STARS THAT YOU LIKE TO SEE SHINE

is in it's stage form one of the biggest theatrical successes of the generation. After playing to enormous business in London, and in all ,he other cities Of England, the production was also made in America, and is now playing to capacity business at t!ie Cort Thea Ire, New York City, and in theatres m other cities throughout the land. Every one who sees the stage play is delighted with it, and it is inter- estlng to know that the screen yer sion is even more Imaginable and en- Joyable than the stage play. It is also interesting to note that this is the first time in the history of the screen that movie patrons have been able to see on the screen a tremen- dous theatrical success at the same time that the play is in the height of its popularity on the stage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
TOII'S

George Beban. who won himself lasting fame by his portrayal of the name part in "The A1ien,'' will be fea- tured in the big program at Polls to- morrow night. He will appear in his newest film success. Hearts of Men, said to be one of the greatest human interest" stories ever screened.
 The Drews will be seen in a 11ilari- rus comedy, Harold, the Last of the Saxons." The Pathe News a Mutual comedy and n Burton Holmes Tray clogue will also be shown.
 Under tho direction of Samuel Da- vey. Jr.. Poli's Symphony Orchestra of T. pieces will give a special musical program. The overture will be Man hattan Beach," Sousa. There will be two complete prformances. starting at G and at o'clock.
 Tonight marks the close of the very successful engagement here of Jimmy Hodges and company. presenting the musical comedy. That's My Wife"
 Dorothy Dalton. in The Home Breaker" and the other big attrac- tions on the bill. will also be seen for the last time tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
WEST END.

There IS something new in pictures "a court scene with which Judges. lawyers and officials can pick no tech meal flaw It occurs in the picturiza- uon or The Law of Men," the lat est Thomas H. Ince picture starring Enid Bennett, which comes to the West End theater today, and in which Niles Welch, a favorite Paramount player, is the leading man.
 The court scene was staged in the Los Angeles county court room and the official clerk, bailiff and court employees were used for the trial scene which is an important feature Of the story. Every movement. there fore. was in accordance with legal Jurisprudence.
 The 18th episode of '~T'he Silent Mystery" a Mutt and Jeff cartoon. Harold Lloyd comedy and Hearst News will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24
THE BETTER'OLE'
 TO DELIGHT FANS
To Re Shown at Empire Thea tre Sunday Evening, Mon
 day and Tuesday.

Oh, boy, you get all the laughs i1 the world in 'The Better Ole" the comedy picture of the great conflict which is scheduled for showing Sun day evening at the Empire theatre. old Bill and his. pals, Bert and Ali. are typical soldiers, not oyedrawn heroic characters, but soldiers just as they really were, and You're sure to be delighted with their humorous experiences behind the lines, in the trenches and in "Blighty.'
 '"rhe Better 'O1e'' as is well known
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24

The piquant personality of Elinor Field, the little blonde ingenue star is making the Strand comedies among the most popular short reel subjects on the screen. This little seventeen year old star has made rapid strides and has mastered the technique of the screen comedy in an amazingly short time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24

Charles Rock, who played Old Bill in the original production, plays the same role on the screen. Arthur Cleave, the original Bert plays this part on the screen, and Hugh E. Wright, who was the original Ali also appears in this role in the film version. Other members of the ori- ginal company are also members of the company that made the film story.
 The Better Ole is q corking good picture from every anglo. anu it will delight all those who see it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-24

Roland Bottomley. stage and screen actor, whose last appearance on the silver sheet was in "The Grip of Evir' has been in Egypt for the past eighteen months as a lieutenant in the Canadian Royal Air Forces.