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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
AUSTRALIA WANTS
TO RULE COLONIES
Acting Premier Says People
Oppose Naturalization.

MELBOURNE. Australia. Jan. 29.-W.
4. Watt, acting Premier OF Australia,
gave out statement to-day summing
up the state of public feeling in the
antipodes with respect TO the disposi
ton OF the German colonies IN that part
of the world
1T is probable" he said. that at the
conference Of the allied Powers at Paris
an attempt will be made to !nterna-
nationalize or neutrallze the Pacific isl-
belonged to Germany.
after careful consideration OF the
prospects of such form OF government
we can see nothing but complications
arising out of that method of control, and
l am cabling to-day to .Prime Minister
Hughes in PARIS strongly setting out our
objections TO any form OF international
government.
Shortly after the conclusion OF the
armistice both houses OF the Federal
Parliament unanimously carried a res
olution that Australia declare II Is es-
sential TO the future safety and well
fare of Australia that the captured Ger
man possessions in the Pacific be occu-
pied by Australian and New Zealand
troops should not under any circum-
stances be restored 10 Germany, and
that in the consideration and determine
ton of proposals affecting the desti-
nation Of those islands, Australia should
be consulted
THE time for consultation having ar
rived, the Government should make Its
views plain. II is the desire and hope
OF the Australian Government that the
islands of the Pacific formerly held by
Germany should for the future be con-
trolled either by Great Britain or Aus
tra!ia and New Zealand.
"In expressing this desire we are not
Influenced by an ambition 10 extend our
territory. but feel that this free. Young
nation must safeguard itself against
molestation. The only form OF insurance
which is open to us Is Government un-
der the British flag as the common
wealth already governs 4 substantial
area in OCean!a, adjacent 10 the late
German possessions OF New Guinea and
Bismarck Archipelago.
I'VE must appeal 10 the nations who
have to judge our claims. We do not
seek TO exploit the natives. but TO de-
velop the productive and Industrial possi-
bilities OF these possessions for the flu
ture good of tho present inhabitants. as
well as the safety Of this island conti-
nent
Many evidences have been rendered
20 the Government that this is prac-
tcally the unanimous view OF the people
Of Australia"
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OMsK. Siberia, Saturday. Jan. e5 tde-
layed) The proposal OF the Peace Con-
ference for a discussion among tho vari-
Gus Russian groups probably will be sub
mitted by the Omsk Government to rep
resentatives of the various groups in
Siberia for action In the meanwhile
the Government officials insist the mill
tary situation requires that the cam
paign against the Bolsheviki be pushed
vigorously.
The receipt of the proposal by wireless
from France caused surprise in Govern
ment circles here as 1t is feared It may
have an adverse effect on the discipline
OF the army supporting the Omsk Gov
ernment. Pending the receipt Of an Of
fetal text of the proposal, the Govern
ment officials will make no comment en-
cept that the anti-Bolshevik campaign
should not be relaxed and that construc-
tive efforts TO strengthen the Govern
ment and rebuild the nation should be
maintained.
In seeking opinion as TO what should
be done concerning the proposal the
Government probably will confer with
representatives of the cooperative az
semblIes as well as political leaders,
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DOMINI0NS ARE
AGAINST PLAN
Protests Against Neutraliza-
tion Of Colonies Grave, Says
the "Daily Mail"
AFRICA FEARS REBELS
British Governing Policy to
Be Employed. Corrc-
spondent Believes.
AFRICA FEARS REBELS

LONDON, Jan. 80 (Thursday) The
British Imperial War Cabinet has act
cepted President Wilson's theory of
INSTRUMENTATION as applied to the
captured German colonies, notwith-
standing energetic protests from the
representatives of the dominions, says
the Daily Malls Paris correspondent.
"These protests" says the corre-
spondent, "have been OF the gravest
character. The South African repre-
sentatives believe acceptance will give
the greatest encouragement to the
rebel element in South Africa which 1t
ever has received during British ad-
minlstration. The Australian delegates
fear that Australian public opinion
will regard 1t as extremely unsatisfac-
tory and inexplicable. The dominion
representatives generally. though very
reticent, are greatly perturbed."
The Daily Mail cites Arabia and NIeso-
potamia as Instances where possibly the
inhabitants are capable of self-deter-
mlnstion and would have their wishes
put into effect by the league of nations.
Regarding safeguards under which
the mandatories would administer the
countries whose people are not ripe for
self-determination. the Daily Mail says
President Wilson proposes that the safe
guards shall be settled by the Peace Con-
ference or the League OF Nations. they
being varied according to local condi-
tons
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
WILSON RECOGNIZES
PADEREWSKPS RULE
American Aid to Polish GoU-
ernn,ent Promised.

wAsHrNcroN, Jan. 90 Recognition
OF the provisional Government OF Poland
has been accorded by the American
Government, officials OF the State De-
nartment said to-day in making public
a message which Secretary Lansing at
Paris has sent by direction OF President
wilson TO Ignace Jan Paderewski. the
now Polish premier. Mr.. Lansing's tele-
gram follows:
The President of the United States
directs me to extend to you as Prime
Minister and Secretary Of Foreign Az
fairs of the provisional Polish Gov
eminent his sincere wishes for your
trccess in the high offico which you
have assumed and his earnest hope
that the Government OF which you are
a part will bring prosperity to the
Republic OF Poland.
II is my privilege to extend 10 you
at this time my personal greetings
and officially to assure you that II VIII
be a source OF qualification TO enter
Into official relations with you al the
earliest opportunity; and to render 10
your country such aid as is poss'oIe
al this time, az 1t enters upon a new
cycle of independent lie. will be In
due accord with that spirit OF friendli-
ress which has in the past animated
the American people In their relations
with your countrymen.
The National Polish Department oi
Amarioa sent a message of thanks 10
president Wilson and issued statement
saving that his recognition OF the
Polish Government under the Premier
sbIn of Paderewski is an act fully con-
sonan. with the high ideals with which
America entered the war and with the
deals which have actuated the Presi'
d,nt from the beginning"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
COMPLICATION SEEN
IN RHINE PROBLEM
Three Alternatives Nou Con-
front Peace Council.
speoaI cable Despatch to THE srv
Copyright. 1913; al rights reserved.

LONDON, Jan. 2s.-Concerning the fu-
ture OF the left bank OF the Rhine no
definite conclusion has been reached vet
by the Peace Conference. In the opln-
ion OF Foreign Minister Pichon OF
France, the Allies are faced by three al
ternatves: Annexation, International
ization or evacuation. Alsace- Lorraine
is not affected by any of these
There IA no indication what the uIti-
mate decision of the Allies will be, but II
is probable that the question will be set
tied by the Commission on Territorial
Limitations, working in cooperation with
the Commission on tho League OF Ma
tions.
Every effort is being made TO expedite
the work in connection with these
greatly complicated matters, but it Is
believed II would be unwise to sacrifice
thoroughness for speed.
Meanwhile the settlement OF the
amount of the indemnity TO he imposed
upon Germany IA making good progress.
Every nation represented is drawing up
a bill OF costs against the Central Pow
ere. and Germany In particular,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
UKRAIN1AN PEASANTS BEATEN.
Soviet Forces Defeat PctIura and
Take Material.

LONDON. Jan. 2s.-An official wireless
despatch received from Russia tells Of
the defeat OF the Ukrainlan peasant army
by the Ukranian Soviet forces and the
occupation OF Yekaterinoslav. capital Of
the government OF the same name in
south Russia. The despatch says:
"UkraInian Soviet forces after a des-
perate battle. overcanle the stubborn re-
sistance OF the forces OF Gen. Petlura
and occupied the town OF Yekaterinoslav.
capturing guns. machine guns and other
booty.
THE enemy Is fleeing in disorder
toward the sources OF the Dneiper River" ."
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ARcHANGEL. Jan. IS delayed The
American and allied forces operating
south OF Archansel evacuated Sheso-
varsk yesterday and retired ten miles
to the northward. The Bolsheviki con-
tinue to Shell tho American and allied
positions at Tarasevo and Tulgas.
The forces that retired from Shego-
varsk. which is about sixty-five miles
north Of Ust Padenga, the allied po-
sition furthest south a week ago,
halted their march northward to-day
and established new positions at the
villages of Nlstarka and Cst Sama. on
opposite banks OF the Naga River, at
strategic bend in the stream about
ten miles north OF Shegovarsk. The
new positions are protected by forests
through which there are no winter
II ails in the immediate vicinity.
The number OF refugees fleeing over
forest paths in zero weather from Shen-
kursk to the new American and allied
lines In increasing. American Red Cross
representatives report that the plight Of
the refugees is serious
Those who LETT Shenkursk after the
arrival OF the Bolsheviki repeat stories
or massacres there but allied headquar-
tcrs is still inclined TO doubt them Tho
refugees declare that the Bolshevik
continued 10 shell the town long after
the American forces withdrew, evidently
not knowing they had left. The bom-
bardment finally resulted in the setting
afre of many buildings, after which, 1t
Is said. the Bolsheviki rushed in and
shot many OF the Inhabitants.
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 2a.-The hospital
ship Russ. with fully armed and equipped
Russian troops en- route TO Reval from
the French front. called here yesterday
The Russian troops reported on their
way TO Russia from France probably are
a part of the two Russian divisions
which participated In the operations on
the western front in the last two years
OF the war. Reval is the capital and
main seaport of Esthonia Within the
last two weeks Esthon!an troops drove
the Bolsheviki eastward and captured
Narva, ninety miles southwest of Petro-
grad.
II was reported Tuesday through
Stockholm that Premier Lenine had or
dered the Bolsheviki to retake Narva.
An advance from Narva by the Es-
thon!ans probably would threaten the
Bolshevik hold on Petrograd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
REDS CAPTURE ORENBURG.
CAPITAL Occupied - TRsbkend
seized by Mutineers.

OMsK, Siberia, Jan. 25 (delayed). 49,
Oficial advices received here are that
Orenburg, capital OF the Government OF
Orenburg, on the right bank OF the Ural
River. has been occupied by the Boil
sheviki. Gen. Dutoff. commander of the
anti -Bolshev,k forces. abandoned the
town and retired In northeasterly di-
rect!on.
The Bolsheviki control in Tashkend.
capital OF Russian rurkestan. has been
overthrown through the detection of
Commissioner Assipov, with whom two
regiments OF Bolshevik infantry and one
OF cavalry mutinied and seized the city
and the railroad. All the Bolshevils
commissioners were shot
The Siberlans have captured Saranpol,
Province OF Tobolsk Two hundred Of the
Red Guard were killed and the remain
der dispersed.
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NORTH RUSSIANS
OPPOSE PARLEY
Archangel Regime Says 1t Is
Morally and Physically
Impossible.
CAN'T SEND DELEGATES
Omsk Government Insists
That Campaign Against
BOlSheviki Be Pushed.
CAN'T SEND DELEGATES

AacntNoEL, Jan. 2e-Gen. Miller, the
Governor eneral OF the region OF the
North and the head Of the North Rus
sian Government during the absence
Of President Tschaikovsky, has pre-
sented to the allied representatives in
Archangel for transmission to Paris a
statement outlining the physical and
moral impossibility of holding any con-
ference with the Bolsheviki.
The statement says that 1t is not
only inadvisable to hold any parleys
with the Bolshevili, but 1t would be
physically impossible for delegates
from the northern region to reach the
Princes Islands by February 15 with
out passing through BolshevIk terri
tory, which they consider impossible.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
ENGLAND'S WAR COST HEAVY.
British spent About Two Billion
More Than Germans.

LONDON, Jan. 29.-The cost OF the war
to Great Britain was approximately
$4,000 900. 900, declared Sir f II. Hol-
den to-day at the annual meeting of the
London City and Midland Bank, OF which
he is managing director. or this sum
$5,5S5, 100000 was loaned TO the Allies.
Germany's war cost, he said was S3S.-
100000. 900. of which only s2.25O. 900. 900
was loaned to her allies. In addition to
this were the debts incurred by the sev-
eral German States.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
PLANS RETURN
OF EX-KAISER
Hindenburg Wants Him Back
After National Assembly
Meets, Feb. 10.
EBERT RECEIVES PLEA
Former Emperor Writes He Is
Willing to Accept Any Resi-
dence Assigned.

PARIS, Jan. 2o.-Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg. according to the Echo de
Paris, is endeavoring to bring about
the return of former Emperor William
after the meeting OF the National AS
sembly on February 10. Leading Ger
man manufacturers in westphalla are
said to be interested in the plan.
The newspaper adds that the former
Emperor wrote to Premier Ebert that
he would accept whatever residence In
Germany was assigned to him. Ebert
is said to have replied that only the
National Assembly would be qualified
TO decide the question.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
Late Thank You Cards
Come in Soldiers Mail

DONORS of tobacco sent to
soldiers overseas six months
ago need not despair of receiv-
ing souvenir cards from the
boys. 1t wasn't always easy for
them to sit down and write back
home, but the soldiers are eter-
nally grateful for smokes from
the fund. Read on page 4 an
explanation of the delay from
one of the A. E. f.
WARNING! THE SUN TO-
BACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund, organiza-
ton or publication. 1t employs
no agents or solicitors.
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$500, 600, 600 WILL
BE ASKED TO ASSIST
RAHWA VS. THIS YEAR
Hines Will Pay Out Also 2S6,OO0 900 For Equipment
Ordered by McAdoo- Sums Authorized
May Be Increased Later

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-About $780,
100000 Will be spent by railroads this
year for extensions and improvements
and s2oO,OoO.oOO for new cars and loco
motives. according to preliminary
plans of the Railroad Administration,
announced to-day by Director General
Hines.
These outlays are in addition to 32Ss.-
100000 OF equipment ordered last year
to be delivered and paid for this year.
Much greater capital expenditures
will be authorized, but Indications now
are that the entire programme cannot
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be carried out before the end Of the
year. and no improvements or pur-
chases OF equipment will be ordered by
the Railroad Administration without
approval OF the individual railroad
company.
Improvements authorized but not ac-
complishej last year must be recon-
sidered now in the light OF peace condi-
tions, and will bo authorized again II
they are deemed still desirable. In
1918 s265,s31. 900 was spent for addi-
tions and betterments and s2S9,Sss, 900
for equipment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
ALLIES TAKE UP
RIVER POSITION
IN NORTHRUSSIA
Retreat From ShegOvarsk
and Form Lines at Bend
in the Vaga.
PROTECTED BY FOREST
Enemy approaches With
in-TwO Miles. but Re-
tires Under Shell Fire.
DOUBT MASSACRE STORY
Veterans From France Reach
Copenhagen on Way to
Join EsthOnians.
DOUBT MASSACRE STORY
By TIE Associated Press.

ARcHANGEL. Jan. 29-Although the
enemy patrols are in touch with the
American and allied advanced posts on
all sectors, there is a comparative lull
in activities on the entire front.
The Bolshevik artillery is still she'll
ing on the Dvina and yesterday showed
signs Of activity in the Kadish sector.
Enemy patrols which approached to
within about two miles OF the new
Naga position held by the Allies re-
treated when shelled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
BoIsheviks Break Revolt.

WAsRISGroN. Jan. co.--An Omsk des-
patch TO the State Department says a
revolt on January IS against the Bol-
sheviki in Tashkcnd under the leader
ship OF the military commissary aided
by local White Guards was suppress ssd
after considerable fighting,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
Special cable DespateA to TIE. sus.

Copyright, 1919: all rtghS reserrsd
LoNpoS. Jan. 2s.-Furthsr connrma-
ton has been received OF the desperate
bid being made by Prince Max of Baden
for the overturned throne OF the Ger
man empire. OF which some details vera
reported recently In. THE sUs. The
Berlin correspondent OF the Neues VIE
rer Journd! of Vienna learns that Philip
Scheidemann OF the present Government
at Berlin and the Democratic party in
tend to nominate Prince Max for the
Presidency.
Among those selected for the Prussian
National Assembly are Herr Hirsch. a
Prussian Minister; State Secretary
Preuss and former Ministers Hof,mann
and Rosenvelt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
BRITISH LABOR PLAN READY.
Sent TO London. and VIII 60 10
Conference Later.
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS. Jan, 29.--The British plans for
an International labor bureau have been
completed and forwarded to London for
consideration by the employers.
AS soon as they are returned here
they will be laid before the Peace Con-
ference. coming as the British view.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
Unwilling TO CompromiSe.

Gen, SHUTS and Col. +. NJ House
had interviews this morning with the
President, who in the afternoon saw
Premier Orlando, Count di Celerc, the
Italian Amba ssador N Washington
and Gen. Diaz, the commander in
Chief Of the Italian armies. These
made strong attempt 10 press an
annexation policy. fearing that the
Wilson colonial principle will apply
TO the Dalmatian claims Of italy.
which they consider her only chance
to obtain rcparation.
1t was pointed out to them that
President Wilson was unable to com.
promise any principle underlying the
league of nations, The Indications
arc that Italy will lose Fiumc md
get mandate over Dalmntia II the
Wilson plan wins,
The Smuts-lIouSe conference was
most important in lts effects upon the
final attitude Of Great Britain in re
gard 10 the colonial problem. They
agreed upon some points Gnd ~.
apart on othersJ zen. Smuts Went
back 10 Premier Lloyd George for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-30
IRISH REVOLT
DUE ANY TIME
Present Situation SO Serious
Lloyd George Will Hurry
to England.
MORE SINN FEN TROUBLE
Release of Leaders From Eng
lish Internmcnt Will Open
Violent Campaign.
MORE SINN FEN TROUBLE

Copyright 1919; oil fights rcseyped.
LONDON, Jan. 29.-Ireland. Great
Britain's perennial volcano, threatens
to break into eruption again at any
moment. The situation Is so serious,
the correspondent OF THE SrN is in
formed by an authority. that Premier
Lloyd George is returning to London
earlier than he had expected for the
special purpose Of attempting some
sort OF temporary settlement until the
Peace Conference has been concluded.
Meanwhile the early release Of the
Sim Feln still nterned in England. in
cludlng Prof. Edward de Valera and
the Countess Markivicz, who intends
to begin a violent agitation against un-
seating her as a member Of Parlia-
ment, to which she was elected re-
Gently. and Count Plunkett may be
expected.
Sim Fein Disaster Near.
John Dillon. the leader OF the Irish
Nationalist party. tells the correspondent
Of THE Sun that while he can under
stand the violent feelings AND the gem
eral animo.ty against the British Gov
eminent which enabled the Sim Fein
10 sweep the country IN the recent cleo
ton he has been deeply convinced all
along that the policy Of the Sim Fein
Is bound to end in defeat and disaster.
Under the influence OF disappointment
and evaporation over the weakness and
treachery of British statesmen the Sim
Feiners in reality are playing into the
hand. of the enemy. he declares, and
doing precisely what the military party
and Sir Edward Carson desire.
Leadership Is Questioned.
Personally can accept no atom OF
responsibility for the policy they are
preaching," he adds, nor for the leader
ship which for the time being the ma
iority OF the Nationalist have accepted.
"1 do not think this IL the proper time
for comment on the real significance or
the result of the recent election or the
methods by which the result was
achieved. but I feel bound, in view OF
much that has been said, to place on
record the fact that 1t Is absurdly at
variance with the truth to accept the
result of the election as anything ap-
proaching a unanimous decision by the
Sationalists Of ireland, or to consider II
a verdict that the Irish people favor the
objects OF the Sim Fein.'
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What Wilson Believes.

president Wilson believes all these
can he settled by separate consideration
Of the case OF each territory. He even
foresees the possibility of the league
having revenue derived from constituent
members, which might be spent in de-
veloping lands which 1t win nomnally
own.
French. Italian and British colonial
opinion is that any system of interna-
tional control always has proved a fail
ure and always will. and that tho only
right OF interference which the league
ought to assume would be the right TO
call to account any Power whose Gov
ernment is injurious to the interests OF
the inhabitants
THE colonial delegates declare that
public opinion IN their countries is quite
incapable of appreciating the idea that
administration under President Wilson's
scheme may under certain circum-
stances not differ materially from actual
possession
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President Wilson doubtless has be-
fore him." the correspondent continues.
the principles of the British colonial ad
mirstration as those which tho league
must enforce. and the British view ap-
pears TO be that under this system, while
formal adhesion is given to President
Wilson's theory, the right of government
by mandatory power will not differ in
effect from the British imperial concep-
ton.
This view induced tho Imperial
Cabinet TO accept President Wilson =
plan, but an examination into the steps
to be taken for putting It into effect
already reveals the gravest difficulties.
1T involves three difficulties Of para
mount importance--flrst- who Is 10 paw
for the development of the territory :;
second, what rules reg arding tariffs are
to be observed and. third. are the man
datories to be allowed to exclude people
or capital they do not wish to enter.