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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
German Counter Proposals
Again Considered by ''Big
~; Paris Press Oppos-
ing Plebiscite for Silesia
Brockdorff in Cologne
Chief of Enemy Delegation
BelievedTO Be Comforting
ON New Rhenish Menace

PARIS, June 7.-Virtually all the
important commissions connected with
the peace conference were in session
to-day. The activity was due to the
ference leaders that the work Of the
body should be speeded up. The com
missions, which held sessions, included
those on ports and waterways, respon-
sibilities, Belgium and Alsace- Lorraine
1t is expected that majority Of the
reports of the minor commissions will
come before the council Monday, when
1t Is possible more rapid progress will
be made. 1t has been pointed out to
both the French and English delegates
that virtually as much time has been
taken by the Allies in preparing an an
swer to the German counter proposals
as w9s allowed the Germans to con-
slider the treaty after its presentation,
and it has been urged upon them to
effect an agreement as soon as pos
sible.
The question Of Fiume also was dis
cussed to-day by the council of four,
but no decision was reached.
Oppose Silesia Plebescite
The majority of the Paris news
papers comment adversely to-day upon
the proposition considered yesterday
by the council of four for the taking
OF plebescite in Upper Silesia, to de-
eide upon union with Germany or Pc
land. They argue that as the district
is still under German administration
there would be no adequate guarantee
Of an impartial decision.
deeply impressed by the arguments on
this subject presented by Premier
Paderewski of Poland.
The question of the western frontier
of Poland was again under considera-
ton by the council Of four.
Brockdorff in Cologne
Count Won Brockdorff- Rantzau, head
Of the German peace delegation, who
left Versailles last evening, is on a
visit to Cologne, it developed to-day
According to the French morning news
papers, the Counts visit is connected
rather with events in the Rhineland
(where conditions are unsettled through
the recent proclamation of the Rhine
land Republic) than with the peace
conference.
1t is understood the German pleni-
potentiary will confer at Cologne with
Cardinal Won Hartmann, the Archbishop
Of Cologne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Allies Can't Enforce
Terms, Der,burg Says
Germany FONT Sign, and TAX
ing Of Berlin Won't Help
Matters, He Tells Interviewer

LONDON, Juno 7.-Germany's ina
biitv to meet the financial demands
of the peace terms and the inability
of the Allies to make her pay are in
sisted upon by DR.. Bernhard Dernburg,
the German Minister Of Finance, in an
interview telegraphed by The Daily
Mails" Berlin corresp ondent. DR..
Dernburg reiteratcs his recent declara-
tion that Germany Will not sign the
terms as presented, and continues:
"As matter of fast, neither the
Entente nor Germany is capable of sign
ing this peace. Germany cannot pay
and the Entente cannot make Germany
pay. You can invade Germany and
occupy the Ruhr Basin, and nobody
will stand in your way if you wish to
come to Berlin. But when you are
there what are you going to do?
Your only hope of reparation lies
in getting the German people to work
producing goods which they can give
the Allies against money indemnity, but
first they must have food and then raw
materials. You must make terms which
Will enable you to get your reparatlons
reasonably soon. You do not suppose
that our children are going to remain
slaves because their parents lost the
war;"
DR.. Dernburg elsewhere in the inter-
view speaks derisively Of President
Wilson.
81 thought he came over here as q
new sort of redeemer. in the role of
q savior of mankind," the Finance Min
lister Is quoted as saying. "but | have
not found in the peace treaty one word
Of his peace of Cancellation and good
will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

Lodge and Senator Borah, whose
speeches in the Senate gave the first
intimation that copies Of the peace
treaty We're in the hands of persons
in New York. If these Senators decline
to name their informants, the COM
mittee must seek other sources. 1t is
probable that on the strength OF news
paper reports Elihu Root will be
called"
When his attention was called to the
report that the President would de-
cline TO comply with the Johnson reso-
luton asking that the text of the treaty
be laid before the Senate, Senator
Hitchcock said
THAT is, of course, up to the Presi-
dent. He is not required to submit
the treaty if he believes such action
would be incompatible with the public
interest. If he does decline to comply
with the resolution, he is almost GER
tain to send a message to the Senate
giving his reasons. If the Senate does
not get the treaty from tho President
l think there is no doubt it will get
it from some other source"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

Japanese Battle-cruiscrs, according to
a cable message from Toxic to Japan
csc paper here.
The Grown Prince, whose coming of
age was celebrated short time ago by
great ceremony, is to go across to
Europe on a tour of observation and
study. The object of his especial study
will be European conditions after the
world war. The battle cruisers Congo
of 27,500 tons, is the ship which will
carry the Prince abroad He is to start
next September.
Marquis Saitonji, head of the Japan
csc delegation at the Paris peace con-
ference, is to leave Europe about the
end of this month, according to another
cabled report from Toxic. He is not
coming to the United States on his way
home He will sail from Marseilles on
a Nippon Yuscn steamer and pass
through the Mediterranean and the In
dian Ocean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Social Conference
Endorses League;
Objects to Treaty
Decision on Kiao-chau, the
Saar Valley and Two
Other Features of Terms
Are Subjects of Protest

Special Correspondence
ATLANTIC CITY, June while
favoring the league of nations, the set
Elements contained in the treaty of
peace were vigorously assaulted and
some of the conditions were denounced
at to-day's sessions of the National
Conference of Social Work.
Delegates from every section of the
United States unanimously authorized
a cablegram to President Wilson on
the subject. James G. Macdonald. of
New York, chairman of the executive
committee of the League of Nations As
ISOLATION, presided.
In the business session Owen R
Lovejoy, of New York, newly-elected
president, was installed. Lovejoy. dur
ing the convention, was accused of
having written to Eugene Debs a let
ter of sympathy. New Orleans was Sc
lected as the next meeting place. The
congress expects to end its meeting to-
morrow,
The cabIegram adopted to be for
warded to President Wilson follows in
part:
I'VE call your attention to the fact
that the adoption of the league COW
enant is endangered by treaty provi
sions which seem to run counter to
principles of self determination and
justice.
I'VE believe, first, that the perma
net transfer of Kiao-Chau and the
Shantung concessions to Japan would
be indefensible and that, if the transfer
be only nominal and temporary this
should be made known speedily and
authoritatively. Second, that while the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
austrian Sentenced to
Death in Paris as SDv

DARIS, June 7.-Captain Funck, Of
the Austrian army, has been
tried and sentenced to death as
spy by secret court martial here.
II appears that Captain Funck was
In Paris before the war began and
remained in the city throughout the
hostilities, and it was alleged at the
trial that he made the enemy &C
qualntcd with information regarding
air raids and long distance Smelling
Of Paris. The specific accusation
upon which he was convicted was:
Communicating information con-
corning the COMPARTMENTS by Gothas
and Bcrthas to the German military
attacha at Madrid"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Irish Declared
Victims OF Cruelty
atrocities alleged in the
U. S. Mission Report
For1uarded TO President

PARIS, June (By The Associated
Press Within the last few months at
least ten citizens have been killed in
Ireland by soldiers or constables under
circumstances found by coroners' i'll
ries to have been wilful murder. This
charge is made in the report on OBJ
servations made in Ireland by Frank
p. Walsh, Michael J. Ryan and Edward
F. Dunno, delegates of the Irish So
cietics in the United States. The re-
port, which was made public tonight,
was sent to President Wilson. with a
demand that the peace conference in
vestigate the Irish question
Numerous and specific charges of
atrocities committed in Irish jais are
contained in the document. Charges
are made that hundreds of men and
women were put in prison without any
specific accusations. The document
says that at least five men died as a
result Of atrocities in prisons and that
many prisoners are cruelty treated.
1t is alleged that punitive measures
of the prison authorities included
douchcs with water in which the pris-
oners were obliged to remain all night
in unheated cells, bringing on pneu-
monia. 1t is stated further that the
heads of hundreds Of families were
sent to Jail or dcported.
The report says that Messrs. Walsh,
Ryan and Dunno visited ireland with
the assurance from Premier Lloyd
George that they would be given full
freedom to investigate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
TAFT Yarns Of Need +.
To Ratify Lemon.

ALBANY, June Former Presias,,
Taft tonight ended speech. I'm
trip of several weeks in furtheras.s
of the ratification Of the leaens "
nations covenant. Mr.. Taft said h. y,
not doubt that the great maioritv Wv AZ
the people of the United States VI
the needed majority of senators wonu s
approve the league.
Mr.. Taft warned business men eso.
claiiy Ito examine with closest scrutisv
ana care the arguments against Il.
covenant. Because, he declared. II s ,ss
substantial amendments were mada l..
the Senate and they were not snh.s
quently ratified by the other ssra
tories, the United States would bs :.
a state of war with Germany Will
Germany would be at peace with wv
other nations and in position to trad
with them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Army Recruiting in
Germany Is Actiue

RERNE, June 7.-Great activity is
~ being displayed in Germany in
recruiting men for the army and in
gathering ammunition, the Independ-
ent Socialist "Die Freiheit,' of Ber-
lin, says. According to the Socialist
"Abendi,' of Vienna, German re-
cruiting agents are busily at work in
Austria.
The "Nachrichten," of Basic, says
that the German recruiting bureaus
are appealing for men to enlist and
are offering various inducements, in
Guiding pay of nine marks a4day and
fidelity premiums"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

ence, as that was approved by demo-
cratic Russian government, function
ing regularly.
Concerning the Russian debts, Ad-
miral Kolchak reiterates the decision
Of his government to pay all debts con-
tracted by the various governments up
to the Bolshevik revolution of Novem-
Der, 1917.
The telegram sent recently by Cen
eral Semenoff, leader of the Cossackss
in Eastern Siberia, to Admiral Kolchak
was in response to a formal order by
the latter removing the stigma of
traitor" with which he had branded
General Semenoff last fall when the
general openly dehed the All-Russian
government says a dispatch from
Omsk. In his telegram General Seine
noff placed himself and his forces under
the command of Admiral Kolchak. This
action was taken on May 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

produce of the Saar coal fields -
justly be given to France to make voo y
the Gripping by the German armies sS =
the French mines, there is no war;.
tor raising the question of a trans sas
Of political sovereignty in this rer s.es
Ihlrd, that the economic and rsr.o oa.
ton provision be in harmony with =.
terms of the armistice. Fourth ~. s
assurance be given that in fulfil,nassss
of the worlds hope for true lss asas
OF nations the German and p sus
sian nations, once they have es,ss
llshed stable and democratic sovs,u
ments, shall be admitted to the CONN.,,
Of the league"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Turks Name Delegates
To Peace Conference
Damod Ferid Pacha, Prime
Minister, Heads Enjoys to
Receire Terms From, Allies

PARIS, June 1.-THE Turkish govern
ment has appointed delegation to the
peace conference under the leadership
Of Damad Ferid Pacha, a dispatch from
Constantinople states. The other men,
bers are Tewfk Pacha, Tewfk Bey,
Ria Tewfik Bey and Rechid Hahn Bey.
Damad Ferid Pacha is the present
Prime Minister, Tewfk Pacha is q for
mer Premier, Tewfk Bey is the Min
lister of Finance and Ria Tewfk Bey is
president Of the Council of State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Wilson Puts Wreath
On Lafayette Tomb

DARIS, June 7.-President Wilson
- to-day visited the tomb of La
fayette in the Picpus Cemetery and
placed on it bronze wreath. The
new wreath is a duplicate of floral
wreath which the President placed
on the tomb when he first arrived in
France. The card on the bronze
wreath bears the same inscription as
the card on the floral one, reading:
"To the Great Lafayette, From a
Fellow Servant of Liberty"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
35th Ship Launched
At Hog Island Y.,a,

PHILADELPHIA. June THE rluo,
Spar, Hog Islands thirty-fifth shin
was launched to-day. She was chrs
tened ~ Miss Frances NJ. Gray, of M.
rion, KY.
This makes 27s,ooo dead weight tor,
OF ships launched to date at pos
Island s
DR.. A. Mernes, Mayor Of Asunc;or
the capital of Paraguay, was a speet.'
tor at the launching.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Poles Seize Enemy Oil
Fields in East Calicia

ZURICH. June 1.-THE Polish gov
eminent has established a military
commission in the Eastern Galician
oil field, with the announced purpose
Of safeguarding Polish and Allied in
terests there.
German, Austrian and Hungarian
owned properties have been sequestred
as a guarantee for the collection Of
war damages.
Work has been resumed at all the
wells.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Rail Survey COMPLETED

OMSK, June 7-(By The Associated
Press) 1.-The technical board in charge
of operations on the Trans iberian
Railroad has completed an inspection
of the line between this city and Perm
and has returned here. 1t is awaiting
the arrival in Omsk of John F. Stevens,
chairman of the board, who is on his
way to Omsk from Hardin.
Members of the board believe the
most serious problem before them in
the rehabilitation OF the Trans-S ST.
berian lies in the ousting of about a.
600 persons who have taken possession
of freight and passenger cars along
the road. These people are holding
the cars, hoping they soon will be able
to return home. and are not disposed
to rclinquish the rolling stock they
have seized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Esthonians Driving Bolshe-
Wiki in All Directions
Below Riga and Have
Taken Town of Hesswegen
Germans Selling Land
Lenine orces Engaging
Finn Outposts in Bat
tie Along Entire Front

COPENHAGEN, June 1.-THE Estho-
mans are reported to have taken Hess
wegen, in Southern Livona. They have
begun to drive the Bolshevlki in the
direction of Kreutzburg, seventy miles
southeast of Riga. The Bolsheviki are
fleeing in panic from Central Livonia
to avoid being surrounded.
The Lettish information bureau re-
ports that Germans from Riga are ad
vancing in the rear Of the Bolsheviki
for the purpose Of occupying the east
ern frontier Of Livonia
LONDON, June 1.-THE Finnish Cen
eral Staff has reported a sudden open
ing of violent fire by Bolshevik SEN
tinel posts on Finnish soldiers at va
rious points on the Russian front, the
Copenhagen correspondent of the Ex-
change Telegraph Company states.
The fire became increasingly violent,
machine guns and artillery being
brought into play, until the fighting
extended along the entire length Of
the front.
Reds Battling Firms
The British and Esthonian govern
ments have agreed that British troops
shall occupy Oesel Island as a guaran-
tee for the payment of financial aid
rendered the Esthonians, according to
a report received in Copenhagen from
Reveal and transmitted by the Exchange
Telegraph Company. British squad
rons. it is added, will be stationed at
Helslngfors and Hangoc, Finland, and
at Reval
1t is added that in districts occupied
by the Russian northern army the
money shall be rublc bank notes bear
ing British stamp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Renner Ends Conference
Regarding Peace Terms
austrian Delegates Return to
ST. German after Talk
With the Government HonIs

ST. GERMAN, June DIR. Karl
Rcnner, the Austrian Chancellor and
head Of the Austrian delegation to the
peace congress, arrived here to-day
after his visit to Feldkirch, where he
was in conference with Austrian gov
eminent representatives from Vienna
regarding the peace terms.
DR.. Renncr was accompanied by
Richard Shuller and Herr Sternbalk.
technical councillors of the delegation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Oflcial an
nouncement was made to-day by Gen
eral March that all of the original
Archangel expedition will have sailed
for home within two weeks. Companies
Z, G, |, M and the machine gun COM
pany of the 339th Infantry now are en-
route for Brest, having sailed from
Archangel June 3.
There will be left at Archangel. tenn
porarily, the railway engineer units,
sent there recently to assist the with
drawal. General March said he was
unable to forecast the date for the
withdrawal of the Siberian forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Ill U. S. Troops Out OF
North Russia by July l
Second Contingent to Sail for
Brest Within Ten Days; Ma
ior Nichols Is Decorated

ARCHANGEL, June 7.-According to
the revised arrangements, all the
American forces, including the engi-
neers, will be withdrawn from the
North Russian front and will be ready
for sailing by the last Of June. The
second contingent Of Americans to
leave Northern Russia is now Assem-
bling at Economic, the winter port Of
Archangel. This contingent is ex-
pected to leave in about ten days.
Before sailing with the first contin-
gent, Major ]. Brooks Nichols, COM
mander Of the American troops on the
Vologda Railroad sector, who already
had been awarded the British Dstin-
guished Service Order, received the
French War Cross and was informed
the Medal Of the French Legion of
Honor was awaiting him at Brest
Major Nicholss home is in Detroit,
Mich.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Japan's Grown Prince
Will Visit Europe
Object Of Tour Next September
Will Be to See Conditions

After the War
SAN FRANCISCO. June 7.-~ The
Crown Prince Of Japan will visit
Europe, going on one of tho great
Middletown transcript., 1919-11-15
Paid Lpcals

Lost Sunday afternoon gold faced
Elgin wrist watch between Middle Neck
and Dewickson's Corner. Suitable re-
ward it returned to
THIS OFFICE.
LOST-An American Red Cross Ser
vice pin on blue ribbon. Reward II re-
turned tc this Office.
LOST-On road from Middletown to
Odessa, leather travelling bag, con-
tanning mans cunning suit and other
articles. Reward if returned to this
Office.
FOR RENT-Six rooms and bath.
Electric lights.
DIR. J. ALLEN JOHNSON.
FOR SALE-Double range. alst
double heater. Both nearly new. ant
will be sold reasonable.
s. B. PENNINGTON. :
Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1919-11-15
Farms for Sale!

Farm Of 100 acres, located on stone
road one mile north Of Newark, Del
Land in good state OF cultivation.
Ruildinps good. Possession March
1st 1920. Price reasonable.
Farm Of 155 acres, liz acres tillable.
Balance good woodland. Nice house
and surroundings. buildings fair.
New silo. ! mile to school. church
and store: 10 miles to Wilmington; 81
miles to Newark. Possession March
1st, 1920.
Farm of 200 acres, 175 acres tillsble.
Balance excellent pasture meadow.
Tillable land in good state Of cultiva-
tion. Large S-story farm house in
hest Of repair. Barrack granary,
stock, barn and silo, practically new.
Good water system. Two good tenant
houses. Located on stone road II
miles to r. r. station. 5 miles to Will
mington.
Farm of 200 acres, $50 acres tillable.
Balance valuable wood land. Good
stock and grain farm. Buildings anc
fences in good repair. Located neal
cannerv. so acres in wheat Price
right and terms to suit.
JAY C. DAVIS,
Real Estate,
Phone 168 Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1919-11-15
VoMtN's COLLEGE NOTES

The Women's College is ever WIDEN
ING opportunities to the young women
Of the state for personal development
and for preparation for service in the
atate, The latest course offered Is that
IN Home Nursing, organized through
the efforts Of Miss Deckman OF the
Home Economics Department and con-
Quoted by Miss Mary Morar, a graduate
nnrse who is now devoting her time to
Red Cross activities. The class meets
each Monday evening, and has an en-
rollment of thirty-eight members.
During the recent Red Cross drive in
accordance with the precedent estab-
lished during similar drives in the past,
the Women's College went over the top
in one day. with one hundred percent
membership. The drive was launched
during Chapel exercises by the chair
man Of The Women's College auxiliary,
Miss Bertha Welcome, and the member
shin chairman, Miss Vivian Porter, at
which time Misses Edwine Long. Mabel
Tebo and Alice Roop made inspiring
talks on the fine work of the college
auxiliary in the past, the splendid ma
tnre Of work of the Red Cross today
and the urgency of the appeal for still
greater service which the present crisis
makes to each individual.
THE chapel talks during the past week
have been of unusual interest On
Tnesdav Rev. William Haupt of the
Newark Episcopal Church talked very
helnfullv on the wisdom of choosing
friends among books. On Thursday
morning Mrs. Lucia Ames Leade Of
Roston who was one Of the American
representatives to the Women's Inter
national League for Peace and Freedom
at its meeting in Zurick, Switzerland
last May, told of the work OF this or.
ganization, especially during this meet
ine at The Hague in 1915. She descrlb
ed the dreadful health conditions in cen
trail Europe resulting from malnutritiol
and gave as the great purpose OF thl'
organization the working out Of SOM
constructive program whereby thes
Conditions and others resulting fron
the ravages Of war, may be alleviated
The third talk of the week was given b.
Mrs. Rex Atwater, formerly Mis-
Charlotte Penfield, a Student Voluntee
secretary, in the interest of the Inter
national Student Volunteer Conferenc
which is to meet in DesMoines, Iowa
from December 81 to January 4th. Sh
Impressed upon the student body tn
great value to be deri3ed from sendin
delegated to such a convention, wne
over six thousand students will be gatf
cred together and to which men an
women Of international fame Will com
with messages from all parts OF tn
water.
Middletown transcript., 1919-11-15
Ne.rlv Half OF Fund Subscribed

Up to date, only $34. 900 has been
promised toward the $lOO, 600 fund.
The men who are canvassing the State
are still hard at work, however, and
soon it is hoped that the fund will go
over with over 100 per cent.
Middletown transcript., 1919-11-15

Mattice Stock Co. at the Opera
House, Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday Of next week.