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The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
BRITAIN
OF INFRINGING
U. S. DOCTRINE
Officials Say Ally Govern
ment Has Acquired Oil
Monopoly in Mexico.
JOHNSON FLAYS DEAL
California Senator Declares
Land Purchase Is Parallel
To Jap Ambitions.

- Does Great Britain as we'll as
Japan intend to defy the Monroe
doctrine by acquiring land in Mexico
for purposes of exploitation and COL
onization?
This question was freely asked
yesterday by officials and members
of Congress as a result of the re-
port that British interests have ac-
quired by purchase large tracts of
land in the Tampico and Tuxpam
districts. The report is fully con-
firmed by the State Department.
That Great Britain should proceed
with these purchases at a time when
the fate of the Monroe doctrine ap-
pears to be seriously involved in the
negotiations at the Peace Conference
is viewed with considerable appre-
hension and concern.
See Menace to Doctrine.
Viewed in the light of the Peace
Conference developments, it would
appear that while Britain's strong
men are secretly concerned in eff
forts to break down the Monroe
doctrine, her commercial interests
are openly defying Americas
established policy by buying land
upon the continent for British ex-
ploitation. The only difference be-
tween tho British and the Japan
csc attack upon the Monroe doc
trine is that Japan has failed be-
cause of the vigorous protest
made by the State Department,
while the British have succeeded
and no protest has been made.
State Department officials made
this clear yesterday in explaining
that finely drawn distinction of
diplomatic law makes it proper for
the British to buy, although the
Japanese are forbidden to do so.
The explanation is that the Brit
ish as a race are not subject to any
OF the restrictions OF the immigra-
tion or land-purchase laws which
apply to the japanese; therefore
Britons may purchase as much land
in Mexico or anywhere else on the
western continent without jeopar-
dizing the Monroe doctrine.
The officials take the view that any
purchase directly by the British gov
ernment would be subject to a very
stern rebuke from this government.
They denied that the government OF
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The Washington herald., 1919-04-11

setting Fast Pace.
The big four" setting a new pace
in it's deliberations, has reached a
stage where 1t was reliably fore
casted tonight that the predictions
of an Easter peace" will not fall
many days short of the mark.
II the present progress continues.
it was said. the George Washington
probably will be held in BrestNand
will return to the United States
early in May with President Wilson
aboard
The latest development in the big
four" sessions is that the Italians
are now ready to accept interna-
tionalization of Fiume.
The peace terms covering the Saar
Valley have been completed, with the
exception of their formal drafting.
1t is understood that France will get
the use of the Saar coal mines and
control of labor in the mines as part
OF her reparation.
This Is regarded as a fair return
for Germany's destruction of French
coal mines in the Lens region Ger
many will retain political control of
the Saar basin. and a plebiscite will
be held later 20 determine permanent
disposition of that territory
-Four Big Questions.
-Four important questions - Fiums.
the Saar Valley, re.aration and rec
sponsibility for the war-which have
contributed largely to the dciay in
arranging a peace settlement, have
thus been virtually disposed OF within
a period OF two days. Many observ-
ers are disposed to attach considera-
bic significance to the fact that this
sudden increase of speed developed
Immediately after the President sum-
moned the George Washington to
Brest, giving the impression that he
was prepared to leav Paris at once
unless the conference submerged their
individual claims in favor of world
interests.
No secret was made of the fact in
American circles that pessimism has
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
PROMISE TO REVOLT
UNLESS WITHDRAWN
War Department Advices
Indicate Situation Was
Beyond Control of Com
manders- Men Insist
Upon Definite Word from
Washington as to Date
OF Their Withdrawal.

The first m,Itiny of United States
troops during the European war Is
confirmed last night by advices to
the War Department from Arch
angel. Russia. although only a
paraphrase of the csblegram was
made public.
What has alarmed officials more
than any other incident of the
mutiny is that the mutineers indi-
cate to the government that If the
American troops in Russia are not
brought home at the earliest pos
sibIe date, the refusal to obey the
officers will be general.
Make Flat Refusal
Apparently the last information
to the War Department Is that
although the troops consented
eventually TO entrsin for the front
they made it clear that they would
not 60 to the battle line but would
stop at ObozersksyA
The battle front is about 40 miles
from Archangel and from this tn.
other American troops are making
their way back to ArchanEeL The
town mentioned is about fifty miles
from the railway station at Arch
angel
Some Of the War Department Of
ficials said last night that the mere
fact that the soldiers knew that
mutiny-refusal TO obey orders un-
der such circumstances would be a
capital offence making them liable
to be shot after court-msrtiaI-was
an evidence that the officers who
yielded to them were well aware
that the men were for reasons not
made public actually desperate
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The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
Croats Protest Serbian
Rule, Plead for Republic

New York. April 1O.-Following is
an official cable Sent by representa-
tives of the Italian government in
Paris and received today by the
Italian bureau of information in New
York:
Paris. April s.-The protest signed
by the leaders of the peasants party
of Croatia is received in Paris. The
peasants party represents four-fifths
of the population in Croatia. The
protest was presented to the French
mission at Zagreb (Agram), for
transmission to the Peace Confer
ence.
Following is the text of the docuS
ment:
French Military Mission, Zagrel-
The principal committee of the Peo-
pies Peasant party has voted unani-
mously the following resolution:
"As Croatian citizens we do not
recognize the so-called kingdom of,
Serbs -Croets-S under the Kara
georgevich dynasty as being such a
state, because the national Croatian
council was formed Without appealing
to or asking authorization from the
Crcatian people
''We do not recognize even the ma
tional council of Serbs-C -Croats-Slo-
venes, because some of its members
were not elected by the Croatian peo-
pie and other members were elected
befor the war. Consequently in Croatia
We do not recognize the government
that, from Belgrade. without consent
of the people, calls our citizens to
arms with harbarous means
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
BANDIT CLAIMS
AT STANDSTILL
FOR TWO YEARS
Decree Of Carranza Makes
Progress Difficult, But
Efforts Continue.
AMOUNT 100000 900
Responsibility for Damage
Done by Revolutionists Is
Denied by Mexico.

Negotiations between the United
States and Mexico for the settlement
of claims by Americans for loss Of
life and property in bandit raids are
in practically the same condition as
they were two years ago, the State
Department reported yesterday The
claims filed aggregate $500, 600 00O and
there are other claims not filed which
total 800, ,oCo, 900.
7 The report from the State Depart.
ment was sent TO the Vice President
to be delivered 10 the Sena'e in re-
sponse to a Senate resolution passed
February Z of this year, asking for
information as to what is being done
by this government toward settling
the claims. Acting Secretary Phillips
in transmitting the report saws that
the negotiations now being conducted
are hascd upon the Carranza decree
of November a. 1917, which proposed
that the claims be settled by a COM
mission composed entirely of Mcxi-
cans.
Report of State Department.
Following Is the State Department. 5
report;
In the absence of the President
from the country the Acting Sec
retary of State informs the Senate
that the question of claims of Amer
ican citizens against the government
of Mexico has for soue time been
a matter of diplomatic discussion be-
tween this government and Mex
leo. On November 4, 1917, President
Carranza. by a decree. a copy of
establishment of commission foI
the consideration of claims of for
eigners against the Mexican govern
rient and a board of arbitration to
which claimants dissatisfied with the
awards OF the commission could ap-
peal. This decree is still the subject
of diplomatic negotiations with the
government of Mexico with view
to arranging a more speedy and sat
isfactory method of adjustment and
payment of these claims. and the
Senate will be promptly advised Of
the result of these negotiations"
Terms of Decree Unusual
The Carranza decree to which the
State Department refers in the not,
to the Senate contains so many un'
usual and exceptional features that il
is doubtful if the United States would
ever be willing to agree 10 it. 1t pro
vides, for instance, tf~t the claim!
shall be filed with the commission Of
five citizens of the Mexican Republic
filed the claimants shall forfeit al
right to initiate proceedings in tn,
courts of the United States or Mexic,
to enforce collection on the claims
The only appeal provided by the Car
rama decree is to a board of arbitra.
ton, which is to be similarly com
posed of Mexicans only.
The decree also provides that only
three classes of claims shall be con-
sdered by the commission, as follows
l. Those based on damages cause
by revolutionary forces or recognized
as such by the legitimate governments
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The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
Still Stolen from Sheriff.

Atlanta, Ca, April 10.-Sherin Rog-
,ers, of Evans County, is hunting the
party or parties who removed brand
new, up-to-date copper still from his
back yard. The sheriff seized the still
while it was going full blast on the
edge of swamp near his home here,
and incidentally captured a lot of
moonshine beverage
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11

I'VE have a government Of our own.
We can govern Ireland without a
single British soldier if the English
army of occupation is removed.
I'VE have the support of the whole
Irish, people. If President Wilson
had stood by his principles he would
have had the support OF the whole
Irish race. The principles enunciat-
ed by President Wilson were right
and appealed to the best in man.
kind"
De Valera attacked the league OF
nations as an alliance giving world
dictatorship to a few countries
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11

Paris. April Io-Frances claims have been reduced to rock
bottom minimum conforming strictly with President Wilson's four
points, it stated the best authority tonight
So definite principles concerned Premier Cemenceau
delegates only stick their and
wait persons close to the French officials said
They asking annexation of inch of ground
pointed out but merely demanding damages
sufficient national
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
WILL HAYS FATHER
DIES In INDIANA
Chairman of Republican National
Committee at Parents Bedside.

Sullivan, Ind, April 10.-John IT.
Hays, 70, father Of VIII III. Havs
national Republican chairman, died at
his home here today from cerebral
hemorrhages. Another son, Hinkle T.
Hays. and a widow survive.
The aged man had practieed law
here for many years. and was well
known.
Will Hays was at the beside when
his father died. The funeral will be
held at 2 o'clock Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11

given way to the most optimistic feel
ing that has prevailed in weeks.
American delegates now see the pos
sibility OF a quick breaking down Of
opposition to compromise settlement
of various questions.
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The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
Peace Approaches
As Leaders Solue
Serious Questions

Point Now Reached in Deliberations Where
Outlook Is Optimistic for Treaty During
Easter Season. France Has Reduced Her
Claims to Rock Bottom, While England
Has Empowered Delegates to Sign Treaty
At Once-Italians Modify Fiume Claim.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
DENIES HUN AID
WAS GIVEN IRISH
De Valera Also Says At
tempts Have Been Made
to.Antagonize America.

Dublin, April 1o.-Edward Ds Valera
addressing the Sim Fein convention
as its president, denied that Ireland
had ever received financial assistance
from Germany.
Unfair attempts have been made
to turn America against Ireland" ne
said. I'VE have never taken any
gold from Germany"
Replying to Lord Curzon's question
In the house Of lords as to how the
British government could govern Ire.
land without 10000 armed men, De Va
lera said:
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
SOCIALISTS START
STRIKE OF "a HOURS
Bakers, Printers, Gas Workers Walk
Out In Rome.

Rome. April 1O.-A general strike,
called by the Socialists. became ef-
fectfve today. Tramways, gas and
electric systems. bakers and print
ers were affected.
The strike, intended as a protest
against the governments refusal to
permit a meeting commemorating
Berlin's red week." was to continue
for twenty-four hours.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
U. S. Missionary Arrested.

Eli Mowry, an American missionary,
has been arrested by japanese author
tiles in Korea, the State Department
was advised yesterday. His arrest oc-
CURED in connection with the Korean
independence movement.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
G. O. P. MEN ACCUSED
OF CHEAP PATRIOTISM
Democrat Says Party Propaganda
Mixed with Civic Discussions.

Columbus. Ohio. April lO.-Homer s.
Cummings, national Democratic chair
man. chsrged today that Republicans
were using civic and patriotic meet
ings TO spread party propaganda.
This unheard OF method Of proceed
ure will reach the dignity OF a public
scandal II it is not stopped" said
Cummings.
in referring 10 President Wilson. he
said:
''It rs a source OF pride TO the Demo-
Gratis TO fnd their leader is also the
world leader"
Cummings urged all citizens TO set
back Of the league OF nations. -,
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
Mrs. Wilson Calls on Queen.

Paris. April lo.-Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson paid formal call to Queen
Marie OF Rumania at the Ritz this
morning.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
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The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
American Soldiers Mutiny
Against Service in Russia;
johnson Demands Return

California Senator Declares
Soldiers of the United
States Are Fighting Under
Foreign Officers in a War
Decfeed by League of
Nations in Europe.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11
FAVORS IMMEDIATE
RETURN OF TROOPS

Quotes American Officer
As Authority for State
ment Men Living Under
Terrible Hardships with
Scarcity of Clothing and
Rations and Harsh British
Commanders Ruling.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-11

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New Britain herald., 1919-11-06
COMMITTEE OF l5
 WILL BOOM FUND
Local Women to Be Asked to
 Help Actors

The Actors National Memorial Day. December ,, on which date money will be raised for the swelling of the Actors Fund of America, will be ob- served by cities and hamlets all over the country. In some municipalities performances will be given for the purpose, in others personal SubScrip- tons will be sought. In either case committees of prominent men and women of the community are work ing behind the campaign. Among the hundreds who endorse the fund arc John D. Rockefeller, Jr., William t. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, and General John J. Persh- Ing. New Britains quota is $9OO
 The local committee in charge met this morning in the mayors office and decided that the best plan 10 fol low would be to have ;t committee of fifteen prominent women in the city take subscriptions of $3 each from citizens of the city. This money will be raised on December and will be turned over to the Actors Fund to establish d permanent endowment for the needy Gctor. In view of what the actor has done in the recent war, it is felt that the cause is a worthy oIie l lie lOCdl WOlllSu $ will be named in about two weeks.
 AS the city's quota is only $500 it is felt that this amount can easily be raised, particularly from among those who are patrons of the theater and who appreciate the fine things that actors have done in the Liberty Loan drives and in the various can comments over here and over there. As one marine who was over there put it, Well, when you talk Actors Fund to me. you hit me where live. The greatest factor in the up keep of the morale of the A. F.. F. that's what they call the actors over there, and that's what they were"
 That the city is already taking an interest in the fund is evident from the fact that only the other day a man gave William c. Mason, chair man of the general committee here, $5 and said that he wanted it to go towards the Actors Fund. It is said that this man used to play in the Ly- eeum theater orchestra but is now employed ill a local business com pany. He said that he saw all the big actors who played at the Lyceum and wanted to help.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-06

All you need is a heart and dol lar.' Join the Red Cross.-adVt.
 The sewing society of the Swedish Lutheran church will meet this after noon at the church parlors. Mrs. Charles H. Lindgren, Mrs. Oscar Lun- din, Mrs John B. Larson, Mrs. Emma Lundin, Mrs. August Lindquist and Miss Hanna LindQuist will be ill charge.
 Barney's jazz orchestra at the bungalow Fri. Nov. 7.-advt.
 Edward F. Foley, organist of St. Jo- seph's Catholic church, has rendered his resignation which will take effect soon.
 Red Cross roll call this week. Join. -advt.
 The WOman's auxiliary of St. Mark s Episcopal church will meet tonight at o'clock in the chapel Mrs. H. E. Humason, as leader, will give a review of Bishop Burleson's book, "Our Church and Our Country"
 Mrs Lora Lamance, national organ izer and lecturer of the w. C. T. U., was speaker at the meeting this after noon at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs La nance spoke on Child Welfare, Wom- en in industry and Characterization in schools.
 John Waters of Plainville was awarded the prize blanket at the meeting of Alexandra lodge last eve ming.
 Red Cross membership drive Join today.-advt.
 Thomas Lacy has sold his two family house and building lot on Chestnut street to MT. and Mrs. Sam uel Hinchliffe, through the H. Day i ton Humphrey Real Estate company One case of diphtheria was report 1 cd to the board of health today on 1 Kelsey street
 l The Mohawk football team will l hold a practice tonight at Columb bia 1 street. All mem bers are requested to l be present because of next Sundays
 game With the Area dians.
 The Empires wll practice this eve-
 ming at 7:30 o'clock at their gridiron on Newington road. All members | are requested to report. ! Red Cross membership drive. Join
 today.-adyt.
 1 Lieut. John Walsh. who with his 1 bride arc visiting Mr. and Mrs. Johr ] J. Walsh of Bassett street receive, l word last evening that his leave of ab- 1 sence has been increased 20 days He i is hero with his bride to whom he was 1 married in Brest, France Lieut. 1 Walsh expects to be stationed in New ] York or Brooklyn until discharged ] from the service. 1 H. J. FOiren was arrested this
 morning by Officer William Strolls for ] iolation of the city ordinance relatie 1 to parking an automobile in the re- 1 stricted district. Waldemar Hermann of 1O3 Kelsey street reported to the police last eve ming that his automobile and a tro1ley car collided at the corner of Locust and Arch street. "All you need is a heart and a dol lar" Join the Red Cross.-adyt,
New Britain herald., 1919-11-06
MERCHANTS TO TALK
 OF MONDAY CLOSING
Uniform Hours Committee Will Make
 Recommendations Tomorrow
Evening.

The recommendations of the Cham Der of Comme cree uniform hours com- mittee will be brought up for discus sion tomorrow evening in the cham Der rooms at a mass meeting and smoker of retail merchants and at that time the proprietors of stores about the city will be given an op- portunity of expressing their views on Monday night closing. The recOm- mendation of the uniform hours com mittee on this point, which has been a bone of contention among Main street stores for the past year. is to close on that evening.
 This meeting, Secretary Leon A. Sprague has announced, is not alone for merchants affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce but for all re- an dstOre keepers and it will be ex- pected that all will abide by the de- Cision. A smoker will precede the business meeting and a social hour will follow.
 A printed ballot is being prepared for the election of directors for the mercantile bureau. It was planned to have the voting for these offices at the banquet Tuesday evening but because of the volume of business it was de- cided to postpone that piece of bus mess until all the merchants of the city could be brought together.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-06
YORK STRIKE
 COST 40 MILLIO.
Longshoremen Returning to Wor Daily Loss Was About
 $1,OOO,OOO, Officials Say.

New York, Nov. 6.-The strike 10000 longshoremen, which has up port activities here for sev weeks, appeared to have been bro today.
 The deciding factor was the render of the ''insurgent' striI who promised Mayor Hylan yestel they would return today at the rate of pay, pending a decision f the national adjustment commis for a re-hearing.
 The insurgents, who at one 1 claimed more than 10000 mem of the longshoremen's union, bI with the international officers duI the strike. The international off steadfastly refused to recognize strike and endeavored to induce mon TO return.
 ''Within the last week, longshI men slowly returned to work anal great congestion of shipping was lieved to some extent. Steam| owners would not hazard a guesa day as to their approximate Early in the strike officials of thu $. Shipping Board estimated 9 \ loss of $1,O00,OOO to $1,500,000. this basis, the cost will be betY $25,OOO,0OO and $40,000,000.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-06
WIND TEARS BY AT
 FORTY-MILE CLIP
Cuts Up Antics in Center-
 Reminder Of Winter

Coming as a reminder of the stormy days of winter, yesterday wound up with an atmosphere of winter and d iO-mile an hour wind which swept the city, filling the streets with leaves and causing general inconvenience to hun drcdS who had occasion to be outside. Amateur weather prophets said the cay proved that d hard and long win ter was in store. The weather Ou- >cau predicts cloudy weather for the next few days with diminishing north west winds.
 All throughout the day, the weather changed. At one time bets were in order that it would snow within a few minutes. Half an hour later the sun dispel1ed the thoughts of snow, only to have snowy atmosphere an hour later. However, it was cloudy most of the day and as the evening tore on the northwesterly winds in creased in velocity until when dark ress arrived it was difficult for pe- 'leStrians to make their way about some streets. The high winds whirled hugo clouds of leaves and tWigs from the wooded streets along to the open corners and spots where eddies of wind formed miniature whirlWind and drove pasSerSDy to diStra ction as they frantically attempted to hang on 70 their hats, umbrellas, bundles, and in the case of women, their skirts, ;lll at the same time.
 In the center last night the usual windy corners, at Main and Church streets and at the National bank cor ner, as well as at other corners, many unusual and strange sights were seen. At one time more than a dozen hats, belonging to men and women, were merrly rolling down Church street, with their owners in full pursuit.
 No reports of serious damage were received beyond the usual amount of tree limbs broken and blown down and such articles as signs, blinds and fences going off for a lark. The theater crowds suffered most from the antics Of the winds. Eddies skipped and jumped about so that at one moment walking was normal, and at the next a rush of wind nearly forced the pe- dcstrianS off their feet Despite it, however, no accidents were reported and as the temperature dropped to 40 degrees, with an icy bite in the wind. few cared to stand about and watch the misfortunes of others.
 Storm warnings have been posted off the Maine coast, and a low area IS reported all over New England which may result in a storm late to- day or tomorrow.