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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
LEVIATHAN SAILS WITH GREAT ARMY
 OF RELIEF WORKERS
"Argosy of Life and Hope" Carries Supplies Valued at $3,500,000 to Starving Millions of the
 Near East

New York, February 16.-Saling as an "Argosy of Life and Hope to the 4,00o,- GOO destitute people of the Holy Land and other regions of the near east the steamship Leviathan left this port today for France with the largest contingent of missionaries, doctors and relief work CTS ever sent overseas at one time on such mission. They will reach Con- stantinople, their destination about March 15 in another vessel sailing from Brest.
 The party, comprising 250 members, chiefly women, has been preceded by equipment for 15 hospitals-food, cloth ing and portable buildings-60 motor trucks and other material donated by. the American Red Cross and the American committee for relief in the near east. The supplies are valued at more than 8, ,5O0,OO0.
 on three previous ships are already en- gagged in the relief of thousands of starry ing Syrans. Armenans and Persians All American religious creeds are repre- sented
 Dr. George L.. White president of Ana tolia college in Marsovan. Turkey lead CT of the missionary section who was driven out of Turkey in 1916 after eight of his professors had been slain and the young women members. of the victims families taken captives into Turkish harens. said the present expedition was under the protection of the French and British governments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
.Rx Associated Press

Paris, February 16-During the dinner at the Circle Volnay last night at which Herbert Hoover, director general of the international relief organization, was the principal speaker, Minister of Commerce Clementel decorated Gen. Charles C.. Dawes, chief of the American purchasing service, a commander of the Legion of Honor, and Frank H. Simonds, New York newspaper writer. knight of the Legion Honor.
 Reviewing the relief and food con ditions in northern France and Belgium in an address before the Circle Volnay last night, Herbert Hoover, the United states food administrator and director general of the interalled relief organiza- ton, said:
 "I have been asked to say a few words on the revictualing. now carried on for nearly four years, of the occupied areas of Belgium and northern France. It was the first food administration in Europe for it was in Belgium and northern France that Europe first felt the impact of the war on food supplies. These were the first people to realize the shortage through hunger.
 Tt was about year after the founda- tion of this commission for relief in Belgium before any other systematic at tempt was made at food administration in the world. It also represents the first interallied operation which embraced the United States for it's financial support and administration of the joint efforts of America, France, Belgium and England. Its enterprise is of cons4lerable volume Fas its transactions np4~ exceed 5.0oo,or francs. It has been ahrricd on without Brofit with largo measure 3f ideallsm ond sslf-denia and with the sim of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
DOUBTERS CONVERTED
 QN Assariafad peaas

New York. rebruary 16.--Bonest doubt CTS of the feasibility of the league of na- tions plan will be it's ablest champions and only militarists see in it mo rain bow of promise across the sky" Jose phus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, de- clared in an address here tonight at a meeting which marked the formal open ing of the inter-church emergency cam- paign.
 The agreement on the leagues consti- tuition. Secretary Daniels declared was an event in the worlds history "second only to the declaration of the shepherds oe Bethlehem. we have seen his star in the east and have come to worship
 "Posterity,' he declared, Twill applaud the forward looking statesmanship of Woodrow Wilson, who had large part in inspiring and fashioning this immor- tai document, and the distinguished and Taft. who is abundant in labors and leadership at home in support of the noble principle to which he has given his best thought and Iuntiiing effort" Secretary Daniels praised the denomi- nations united in the inter-church, emer gencv campaign. declaring they had .seen the vision of the larger duty of the new church in the new day"
 Rev. pr. William Brown, secretary of the commission of the denominations allied in the inter church movement. out lined the purposes Of the movement. These. he said, include increasing the number of chaplains in the army and navy: work among employees of the na- Ition' S, great industrial plants, among dis charged soldiers and among fellow Christians across the sea whose churches the war his devastated and who turn to us for help t4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
M. THERY'S PLAN
By Associated Pres.

Paris, February 16.-An interallied financial alliance is strongly advocat- ed by Edmund Thery, the French econ- omist, in the Figaro. It should take the form of a special organization, he says to receive for joint account all sums paid by Germany, Austria-Hun- gary. Bulgaria and Turkey, which 1t would transform into liquidation bonds "to be distributed among the allies" !"
 NJ Thery points out that after the signing of peace the richest entente nations will seek to improve their monetary situation and consolidate their financial situation as rapidly as possible on a gold basis. Such con solidation would augment the diff eulties of the less favored allies in converting to gold, sterling, dollars or francs, the claims they recover from the enemy. on which they count to pay the debts they have contracted. either with wealthy allies or with neu- trals.
 Individual conversion of war dam ages, it will thus be seen, says M. Thery, would provoke between the en- tente nations an antagonism of inter- ests which Germany would not fail to profit by to try to elude wholly or in part her gements. Such compe- tition between the allies, he contends. would be an unpardonable mistake. for it would divide them within a few years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
PLEBISCITE FOR ALSACE tsy Associates PresS

Paris, February 6.-Stephen Pichon, French foreign minister. discussed again today with the foreign press correspond ents the various questions involved in the peace negotiations.
 The question of plebiseite demanded by Germany to settle the future of AL Lorraine. NJ. Pichon holds, has al ready been decided by the acceptance of President Wilson's point relative to fighting the wrong of 1870 The elections to be held shortly in Alsace-Lorraine, he added would afford occasion to con firm that understanding. and he predicted that not single delegate would be elect ed to the French Chamber of Deputies from the recovered provinces who would oppose their return to France.
 The French government. the minister said, opposes the projected union of the German part of Austria to Germany, which matter is now being studied by a commission.
 NFrance had given her full support to the league of nations, but that there was need of measures in addition to the plan as it stood had been voiced by M. Bour- geos Unanimity would be preserved however. in the discussion. Amendments will be offered and will be referred to a special committee whose work will go on in the absence of President Wilson as capable men had been left to represent the President.
 An effort will be made tomorrow to find a solution to the Russian question. which. M. Pichon said, was no longer merely a question of conference at Prinkip. but much. broader one. Something must be done. he added, to terminate the present situation in Rus sia.
 Referring to the desire of Holland to be heard by the conference before action Is taken on the Belgian demand for the annexation of Dutch territories the min
 ster said that the Belgians themselves had favored consolidation with Holland in such event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
ID AVERT HORRORS
 OF WAR ECONOMIC BOYCOTT ADVOCATED
American Financial and Trade Representatives De- wise Plan to Be Sub-
 mitted to Conference
By Associated Press

Washington, February 16-American financial and trade representatives now in Europe have devised extensive plans for using the economic boycott as n weapon against nations failing to abide by decrces of the proposed league of nations. According to official infor- nation here today, they were prepar- ing to urge upon the peace conference adoption of measures making possible close international cooperation in the application of economic principles to repIpace use of armed forces to a great extent.
 No specific machinery for putting into effect measures of economic boy colt has been agreed upon. even by the American representatives, pending
 further development of the plan for the
 league of nations. It has been sug- gested, however, that some sort of an
 international trade commission be es-
 tablished to gather information con
 cerning commercial, industrial and financial operations of each country. Officials of the treasury department
 of commerce and war trade board, fa-
 miliar with the plans of the American
 representatives at Paris, said this body
 might be entrusted with powers to in- vestigate unfair trade practices, which might easily develop into international irritation and war. as well as to set in rnotIon the economic forces against na tions transgressing international agr eements.
 Under the American plan, the manip- ulaion of the supply of raw materials aud of the manufacture of manufac- tured products and of financial ar rangenents between countries. would
 be the principal means of effecting a boycott. If these measures could be made thoroughly effective, American representatives believe they would often eliminate the necessity of using
 armed force.
 The international commission also might develop broad constructive pow CTS to work out better plans for in- ternational financial cooperation. such change gold pool and standardization of a multitude of trade laws and prac- tices. The international high commits sion, including only North and South American nations. might be taken as a pattern for development of some oi the functions
 Officials said the American plan which will be unfoded gradually and subjected to general discussion, would necessitate continued co operation be- tween the government and business ir this country and possibly notifications uf the antitrust laws or their applica. ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
UNDER ENEMY'S FIRE BRITISH WENT ID AID |OF STARVING FRENCH
Nation Owes Debt of Graft tude to Allies for Work in the Devastated Region,
 Says Clemenceau
By Associated Press

London February 15.-The part played by British forces in feeding ana assisting the inhabitants in villages liberated by the British advance from October to November 25, is revealed in a report by a Frencn missloii a.- tached to the British armies in France The report says the British array had to deal with 790.000 inhabitants oi French villages, of whom 100000 were in Lille. Roubaix and the Turcolng dis- trict This work varied from ls 10 days. according 10 the conditions Tn diI- ferent districts
 In spite of difficulties of transpor- tation. which on several occasiohs compelled the British troops to reduce their own rations, the British dlstrlp. uted minimum quantity or o,uef,Vov civilian rations. At least 400, 900 French neonle whom the Germans had sys- tematically deprived of all means o' suhsistence were saved from starva- ton, the report says.
 In many cases British troops carried food into villages under shell ire, ana the untiring, obliging spirit and cour age of British drivers in removing '. william refugees in motor lorrles "hiie under bomb ardment is praised Tn the report. Where there were no doctors Tn liberated villages, the British medical service admitted wounded. gassed or sick civilians to ampulances or clear ing hospitals, and there was even a mobile field hospital for the exclusive us eof civilians. The report says;
 "The French nation owes it's deepes. gratitude to the British officers ana men who in the midst of heavy, vic- torious fighting thought about saving human lives regardless or the cost.
 Premier Clemenceau, in forwarding the report on behalf of Marshal Foch to Field Marshal Haig, said.
 Words cannot express all that the British army endured in rendering this assistance. The government and peo- ple of France will never forget it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Last Coal Regulation to Be Withdrawn on
 March 1, Garfield Says
By A,sseiat.s rrsss

Washinetou. The last of the wartime coal regulations of the fuel administration still in force will be sus- pended March l, if the present compara- lively mild weather continues, said an announcement tonight by Fuel Admins trato Garfield. These prohibit the ship ment of coal for reconsignment and re- quire all shippers of coal moving to tide water at New York, Philadelphia, Baltl- more and Hampton Roads to consign such shipments to the Tidewater coal exchange.
 Suspensions of the requirements com polling shipers to operate through the Tidewatert exchange, the announcement said. will not affect the continued oper- aton of the exchange through any vol untary arrangements made by shippers and the railroad administrations.
 It also was announced that the fuel administration would retain a skeleton organization ready for expansion for any emergency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
|STRA|N|NG Al THE | LEASH SENATOR'S
 l MAY BREAK LOOSE
Opinions on League of Ma tions Crystallizing and Debate Can Be Looked
 For at Any Time
By Associated Press

Washington, February l6.-Opinion ot senators and representatives on the pro posed constitution of the league of na- tions was sharply crystailizing today and there was apparent greater disposi- ton to give expression to views.
 There still was uncertainty, however. as to when open discussion would be- gin in Congress. Although both demo- cratic and republican leaders were dis posed to observe President Wilson's re- quest for postponemept of debate until after he conferred February 26. with members of Senate and House foreign relations committees. there would be lit- tie surprise if Senate discussion should develop soon, possibly tomorrow.
 Senators Borah of Idaho, republican, and Reed of Missouri, democrat, whose frequent addresses on the subject have indicated that they oppose any plan for league of nations which involves in- ternationalzation, were said tonight to be considering addresses in the near fu- ture With the naval bill. which au- thorizes a new three-year building pro gramme. soon to come before the Senate. some members said they did not see how it would be possible for senators to re- frain from discussion of the league. if only in connection with the proposal for ir terna tional disarmament.
 Although without definite information on the subject many members of Con gross expressed belief that after his con ferences with the Senate and House com mittees, President Wilson would appear personally before Congress in Joint ses- sion to explain and support the pro- posed constitution of the league. It also was regarded as entirely possible tha tn President might. ask for some formal expression of opinion from the Senate so as to secure the sentiment of the treaty ratifying body before returning to Paris next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Shop Foreman to Be
 Tried on Murder Charge
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, February s,-Ed Hauer. IT. foreman at the Columbia Iron works. will be placed on trial here tomorrow charged with the murder Of H. $. Tapps, an employe, under unusual circumstances. Preceding the tragedy. several foremen at the plant had been ''ducked'' in an odoriferous oil pond by dnruly workers and on the night of August 3l. crowd of the men seized Hauer and threw him into the slimy mess. When he succeeded in extricating himself he procured re- yolver and opend fire on the crowd, kill ing Tapps and creating a panic at the works. Hauer, who is German. and member of a prominent family, follow ing the killing, was accused of being unfriendly to the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Union of Greek Peoples
 Urged at Sunday Meeting
By Associated Press

New York. February 16.-At a meeting held here today to voice the national as pirations of Greeks. Armenians and Jews resolutions were adopted advocating un- ion of the Greek population of Asia Minor, including Constantinople. with Greece. establishment of an Armenian republic and creation of Jewish home land in Palestine
 Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. president of Columbia university, presided. Speak CTS included Rabbi Stephen s. Wise of New York. pr. M. Sevasly, president of the Armenian national union, and 'Dr. Kleanthis Vasardakis, former Greek con sui general at San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
hrmlstice until comPIeted.
 RANTZAU WANTS TO KNOW


 Basel, Switzerland, February 15.-Count Von Brockdorf- Rantzau, the German for- eign secretary, in a speech Friday before the national assembly at Weimar, dis eussed the relations of Germany with Poland and the Czecho-Slovaks He salu Germany and the neighboring states had reciprocal vital interests in each others prosperity and that the atmosphere of hate which poisons relations with Poland must be dissipated ''lf we are to have our right of sovereignty in favor of our brother Germans around us respected.
 We desire also to recognize the same right where it is opposed to us.' the speaker continued "lt is important to know what territories fall under the scope of President Wilson's points,
 Count Von Brockdorf- Rantzau said this same question also applied to the Dan ish frontier, and added: Germany basic idea is that all men have one rank in common in making the spiritual life ot the individual richer and more perfect and not in lowering the individual. to the role of the machine in the task of production The idea of social harmony is nowhere more at home than in Ger many. That is why it is not agreeapie to us to see q peace concluded WHICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
ITALIAN PRESS PLEASED

Rome, Saturday, February 15.-The whole Italian press greets with joy and satisfaction the announcement of the foundation of the league of nations, and praises President Wilson for the evidence he has shown in setting concrete basis for the league before leaving for America. All declare that the war has not been in vain if there arises from it society which will for ever prevent a recurrence of such a conflict
 The Messaggerrouge says, we greet with deep emotion and sincere faith the foundation of the league of nations and hope that the representatives of the entente gathered around MT. Will son will immediately approve the proj- ect which has been presented"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Americans Supervise Prisons
By Associated p

Cohlenz, Saturday, February 15.--Ten of the Russian prison camps in Ger many, to which American officers and nen were sent yesterday as super .isors, were announced today. with the names of the officers in charge. They follow; stsrgard, Maj. William B. Hall; Frankfort-on Oder, Col. F. H. Wag- ner: Serbst Col. C. A. Meals; Guestrow, col John Bullington; rruessische-Hol- and Maj. Roy Seymour; Quedlinburg. Maj. George Bryan, Heilsburg, Maj William Brady; Schneidemuehl, Mai. Talbot Berry Altdamm. Col Jesse Holmes. and Cottbus Maj Theodore Shege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
PREPARATION DISCUSSED
 Px Assoriated Brace

Paris, February 15.-(Saturday.) IA communication dealing with the work of the commission on reparation, is- sued this evening, says:
 The reparation' commission met this morning at 10:30 o'clock under the presidency of M. Klotz.
 The discussion of the principles on which the right of reparation is based was continued. and M. Van Den Heu- vel, Belgium, and M. Klotz, France, expressed at length the views of their respective governments.
 Further discussion of this subject will be taken up at the next meeting. Monday, February IT, at 1030 o'clock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
EISNER EXPLAINS SPEECH

Geneva, Saturday, February l5.-Kurt Esner the Bavarian premier, on his re- turn to Munich from the recent socialist conference held at Berne, made reply 10 attacks In the German press concerning his speech at Berne.
 Eisner said the Germans did not realize to what a degree they were isolated from the world and what terrible mis- trust there was of German politics out side Germany. The Germans, he added, did not realize to what extent the alhes considered the German revolution a pure comedy. and said it will be thus while the German leaders remain the same as those who conducted Germany's odious war policy.
 Herr Eisner demanded an entire change Of the German government leaders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
Summary of the News

1--Peare conference.
 Germany asks more time to reply
 to armistice prOpOsaI.
 Hoover describes relief work. 2-BiiI to protect deserted children. Histories from Washinston. 4-Educational S-lnse national SunGuy school exec
 uGves come to Birmingham.
 Off.c,r Phillips may recover. O-gndustrial News. z-Seattie strike ends. NSp0rts. A-Markets, 1O-rsx d"dgcrs chased with law
 breakers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
.MONEY BILLS WILL HOLD ATTENTION OF CONGRESS THIS WEEK Belief Growing That Extra Session May Be Necessary
 to Pass Essential Legislation
By Associated Press

Washington, February 16-The Sixty fifth congress enters tomorrow upon the final fortnight of it's existence with hope of passing all of the almost unprecedent- ed mass of pending legislation virtually abandoned by most leaders Night ses- sions of the Senate and House until March have been ordered but the belief is growing that an early extra session of the new Congress will be necessary for propriation measures.
 Pressure this week will be concen- trated on money bills but admittedly progress will depend largely upon de- velopments in connection with the pro- posed constitution of the league of na- tions. Should general discussion of this document follow the return of President Wilson from France some leaders be- lieve passage of any legislation after that time would be almost out of the ques- tion.
 Congestion of legislation now is cen tered in the Senate, which has two-thirds of the appropriation bills passed by the House. The army appropriation measure probably will be completed by the House early this week. will be followed by the Notifications and sundry civil bills and the measure approprating s1,00O, 900, 0c0 for maintenance of the government wheat price guarantee House leaders hope to have passed all urgent measures within 10 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-17
HEARINGS ON NAVAL BILL

Work on the rivers and harbors bill will be resumed tomorrow by the Sen ate. while committees are preparing the naval, agricultural. Indian and other money measures. Hearings on the naval bill with it's new three-year building pro- gramme will be started tomorrow by the Senate naval committed and later this week the Senate military committee plans to take up the arr5y measure. Pre- dictions are general, however, that both of these important bills will fail of en- actment at this session
 The treasury department bill author izing about S5,0O 000,G00 additional bonds is to be brought out in the House this week, with cooperation in the Senate assured, but probably after considerable revision of the administration features requested 5y Secretary Glass.
 Final action is expected during the week on the measures validating in- formal war contracts and for develop ment of oil, coal and gas lands.
 Although committees mostly are en- crossed with appropriation bills. hear irgs on other legislation and special in- quiries ordered by the Senate and House will continue this week