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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Marines to Parade Friday.

I NEW YORK. August S.-Ganant
''doughboys" and ''leathernsciss" Of the
I'd Division. who stemmed the German
drive for Paris at Beileau wood and
Chateau Thierry, will march up 9Th
avenue from Washington, Square to
the far end of Central Park at 3
o'clock Friday afternoon.
Part Of the marine contingent will
be sent to the marine base 1t GUAM
tico. Va, after the New. York parade.
If it can be arranged fhey WIN stop
in this city and be reviewed by the
IRTAsident>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
LONDON STILL CHOICE
FOR EX-KAISER'S TRIAL

LONDON, August 6.-The allies have
not altered their decision to hold the
trial of the former German emperor in
London, Andrew Bonar Law. govern
rnent leader, announced in the house
Of commons today. He said no action
in the matter could be taken until the
German peace treaty Is ratified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Mexican Insurgent Surrenders.

MEXICO CITY, Tuesday, August D.
Unoficial reports received here to-
day stated that GuiiiernS no. Melx xn.s
ON an insurrection in the state OF
Oaxaco for more than five years. had
surrendercd with seven Of his prin-
cipai Hautenants. It was reported
that he had surrendered to forcss un-
der Gen. Pablo Gonzales, put tnere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Prussia to Fight Prodteers.

BERLIN, Tuesday, August (by the
Associated Press).-'Profiteer regu-
lation bureaus" are to be established
throughout Prussia. according to q
sioner Of food. in an attempt to regu-
late illicit trade, a task which the So
called price examination boards have
been unable to accomplish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
OPPOSES FRENCH TREATY.
Senator Newberry Calls Special
Defensive Pact Unconstitutional.

The objection that the special defen-
sive treaty with France violates the
federal Constitution by binding Con-
eress to declare war in certain circum.
stances was expressed In q resolution
introduced yesterday by Senator New
berry, republican, Michigan. It would
direct the judiciary committee to give
an opinion as to whether there are con-
stitutional obstacles to ratification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06

bushels Of this being In the United
States. Reduction or shrinkage from
previous estimates OF wheat and rye
production in Europe outside Of Rus
sia, he said. was about 100000, 900
bushels. However, Mr.. Barnes in his
statement said. wheat crop for the
United States Of 1000, 100000 bushels
was, assured, which meant the crop
in this country actually is not short.
He further declared there is no war
rant for statements that the wheat
price has been inflated. and said. a.
far as he could see, there was no
hope for q reduction In the near fu.
ture. In support of his assertion that
Z busheJ for this years wheat crop.
10 not excessive, Mr.. Barnes presented
figures showing that wheat prices in
all other wheat-growing countries
are higher than the United States
price. Tho average grower price Of
fifteen European consuming coun-
per bushel.
Bread Cheapest ITEM.
Mr.. Barnes also gave figures to
show the relation Of the price OF
wheat to the price Of bread and con-
tended that bread now was the cheap
est item in the diet. II all other
foods were at the Same rate a. bread
the annual cost OF food for each per-
son would be about $50. or total ma
u sa11al fsSd od ~ dc g instead
"This Of COURSE II impracticable,''
the statement continued. but lot us
spend q few millions IN tsachina
housewives. and. Through our schools,
how and what to buy to get food
value at reduced expenditure, and
without sacrifice Of taste and pslata.
bility."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Eject Of the Strike In th. sou+b
Situation In Ohio.

CoLUMBUS. Ohio. August S-Ap-
proximateiy four thousand men went
on strike at o'clock this morning at
Western railroad shops to enforce
their demands for higher wages EN-
pioyes at the Hooking Valley shops
did not strike, and It was said they
would remain on the job until q vote
on the question has been taken in ac-
cordance with instructions from ma
tional headquarters.
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FOCH INVITED TO AMERICA.
Echo de Paris Reports Hospitality
Offered From United States.

commander-in-chief Of the allied
armies during the war. Is reported
by the Echo de Paris to have been
invited by the United States govern
ment, as well as several Organizations
in that country. to visit America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Situation Is Disturbing.

But the most disturbing situation
which is staring the National Capital
In the face Is the threatened railroad
strike and the demands Of the broth
erhoods. Even those friends in the
administration here Of the railroad
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HINTS ENGINEER CHIEF
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now embodied In the Sims bill, which
executives Of the fourteen railway or
ganizations."
I'm all discussions Of this question"
Mr., Morrison said, ut would be we'll
to bear in mind that quasi-puolic
corporations are created for service
cisions. from the Supreme Court Of
the United States down, have in.
variably held that the fundamental
purpose OF these corporations is to
serve the public and that they are
only entitled to a fair remuneration.
Hardly any one will. deny that
under private management the rail-
and that they have been directed BY
interests whose wrecksge Of numer-
GUS railroad systems Is common
knowledge. This wreckage has been
accompanied by q debauching Of 1egis-
latures and: other political activity
that tested democratic institutions.
The times call for new arrange
ties that are only made possible by
the public's consent. !
ASIDE from the application of de-
mocracy in these properties, and their
handling by practical railroad men.
the Sims bin viii squeeze all fictitious
NoA0O V0S Va @AV00 pAOp0TSA0Ss LIS
will affect living costs and reduce
charges the public must now meet,
for then 1t will no longer be neces-
sary to compel the railroads to earn
dividends on millions Of dollars of
watered stock"
Attacks Steel Men.
'.rhe steel trust" Mr.. Morrison said,
refuses to permit its employees to or
ganixe and does not permit them to
hold public meetings in Pennsylvania.
It is just such acts by representa-
ties Of a great corporation that have
created unrest in this country, which
10 now at the danger point" -s-s'--'s
Representative Dennison republic
can. Illinois, wanted to know how the
Plumb plan bill for control Of rail-
roads. which was under discussion,
would affect unrest among steel
workers.
"It would bring hope to them that
at some future time 1t would prove
helpful to Them" tho witness replied.
TT would mean the hope Of shorter
hours. With the present great devel-
opment Of the labor movement, with
the steadily Increasing membership.
I believe we will organize the steel
trust and establish. the eight-hour
day"
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Mr.. LANSING SAYS
U. S. IDEA Of LEAGUE
WAS NOT PRESSED
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CONTINUED from First Page.)
ment Of the secret agreement regarding
shantuns?"
"And II you had known Of those Sc
entered into the agreement with Wis.,
eyes, I think So" Mr. Lansing re.
piled. IT think can say that one Of
the very reasons for the Lansing 1shii
agreement was to secure from Japan q
redeclaration Of the open-door policy,
Senator Borah asked whether the
considered as an Endorsement Of ia
pans twenty-one demands.
"I know it was in Japan" Mr..
Lansing replied, but I never knew 1t
was In China"
Did not China send q protest."
IT will have to refresh my memory"
"was the secret agreement between
Japan and the allies brought to the
attention Of the President before you
went to versaillesr'
"Oh, yes"
Protest Of shantung Provision.
= Mr.. Borah then took up the report
that Secretary Lansing. Gen. Bliss
and Henry White had fled a written
protest against the Shantung provi-
Bliss wrote . letter to the President
and that 1t was signed by Gen. Bliss
alone.
Ibid it purport to be written on
the part Of any othersr' asked Mr..
Eyes. Mr.. White and myself"
Mr.. Lansing added that 1t was q
private communication from Gen.
Bliss to President Wilson and that he
had NO copies available.
Trial Of Former Kaiser Discussed.
The propriety Of trying the former
German emperor was discussed at
some length by Secretary Lansing,
who said the American commission
ers dealing with the question were
unanimous in the opinion that legal
trial could not be had.
will there be trial?" asked SEN
ator Borah.
ingly replied.
Some senators suggested that the
former emperor should be required to
Napoleon did. for trial under general
court-martial authority.
That was the report Of the COM
mission with which the United States
disagreed" said Mr.. Lansing. TT
seemed to me that in such proceed
whether the guilt Of the defendant
could be established. and it might let
him of scott free"
Queries by Senator Moses.
Senator Noses. republican, New
Hampshire, then asked what was the
theory Of the signature by Americas
representatives to the treaties with
United States did not declare war.
Il don't know as I can say" Mr..
Lansing replied. Il put the matter
up to the President He took the
position that as we took part in the
negotiations we ought to sign the
treaties"
ignoring themi" asked Senator Moses.
There is no precedent"
why ives not the representative
Of Costa Rica permitted to sign the
German treaty." asked Senator Moses.
recognized by all the nations" Mr..
Lansing replied. MEXICO was not
permitted to sit"
Inquiry Regarding American Draft
Disposition Of the American draft
Of the league Of nations was inquired
into in detail by Senator johnson, re-
publican, California. Secretary Lam
sing said the American delegates con-
ferred month before the peace con-
policies. Senator johnson asked II the
Presidents fourteen points were con-
q don't think they were discussed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Two Factors Advanced.

Two factors are advanced by officials
who follow the latter trend Of thought.
First, they declare European demands
fave been grossly exaggerated. Sec
ond, men like Frank Vanderlip, Henry
p. Davidson and others have come
with plans to finance Europe, which
has given the American exporter the
impression that unlimited credits are
going to be available to purchase
American goods.
With respect to the drst oonsidera-
ton. 1t fs contended that many Amer
lean manufacturers have naturally
been holding large quantities Of raw
before fabrtcating them into
finished products. because they have
expected even higher prices. Con-
seQuently- production has been cur
tailed and prices have risen. 'Specula-
ton in cotton. food products, wheat
and other basic commodities involved
In the cost OF living has continued
since armtstice day In lively fashion.
But Just as soon as the true nature
Of the European demand Is known
apparent that America isn't going to
be asked by Europe for enormous
sums OF money. the status OF Europe
will not seem 19 near bankruptcv as
some men have pictured It, and the
American producer will begin to con-
slider American markets at lower
prices as not SO bad after all, Spec
ulators, too. 1t Is thought, are al.
ready being driven to cover by the
ment take a hand, and the specula-
tors in wheat know what happened
twhen the food administration began
to function.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
"Uufair to Public"

1T would be unfair to the public I'd
pass such a law as proposed by thd
terms Of the BILL" concludes Commits
sioner Gardiner. "for, as a rule. per
sons seriously injured think little Of
their legal rights, but devote theid
attention to the curing Of their in |
fury and protecting their health. Tho
limitation Of thirty days would pre-
vent many just and meritorioud
claims, especially SO where the In /
juries received were Of serious and
aggravated character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
JAPAN REITERATES
PLEDGE TO RETRACT
SHANTUNG REGION

Continued from First Page
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Further walkouts Predicted.

The meeting held today in the opera
houSg was taken up in hearing re-
ports from various other unions It
was announced that about 400 men
are expected to go out at the WASH
ington terminal by night, and that
within the next forty -eight hours
probably all of the Baltimore and
Ohio men in Baltimore will walk out.
n. F. Chichester, general chairman
of the strike committee, today stated
that the men appeal to all merchants
not to cater to the strikebreakers.
II is reported other strikebreakers,
all of whom are 1aborers, were
brought here by the Southern, but
they returned.
There was q conference last night
between John n. Torch, president of
the Stationary Engineers Union, No.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Strike Chairman sanguine.

w. G. Harris, chairman of the strike
committee, expressed satisfaction to-
day with the general situation and
said he felt certain that victory lay
only a short distance ahead of the
striking union men. A party of forty
men who were brought here by Supt
wilkes to fill the places OF the men
on strike have been persuaded by the
strikers to return to their homes.
Committees of the strikers appoint
ed to watch the situation reported
favorable progress at q "get-to-
gether'' meeting held yesterday at
typographical Temple. HeadQuar-
tiers of the strikers have been es-
tablished in the Northeast Masonic
Temple, at 18th and II streets north
east, and daily gatherings OF the
striking union men will be held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
CRISIS
GRIPS OFFICIALS
President and Congress Give
Grave Thought to Domestic
Questions.
CONSIDER R. r. DEMAND
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

While it would be wrong to give the
impression of panic or chaos in the
National Capital, nevertheless there
fs no Understanding the gravity and
concern with which the more thought
full members Of Congress as well as
President Wilson view the economic
crisis of the nation. -, .. -
The Implication Of the demand made
by the railroad brotherhoods that
they be permitted to take over the
railroads in partnership with the gov
eminent has caused many a legislator
and official to ask whether the Oft
predicted agitation for a soviet man
agement of industry has not reared
it's head in America at last.
To date nothing concrete has been
put forth by the democratic admins
tration or republican. Congress to
impression that petty politics had
something to do with the projection
OF the problem at this time is rapidly
disappearing. and in it's place fsscom-
ing sober second thought that both re.
publican and democratic parties must
work together for their own common
interest, or out of the present sftua-
ton may grow a radical third party
recruited from the ranks Of labor as
well as liberals and radicals who
think the high cost of living is a
sequel to monopolistic control and ex-
cessive profits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
FREIGHT EMBARGO
RESULT Of STRIKE
Government Starts Inquiry
at Chicago on Alleged
Clash in Unions.
By the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. August 6.-Enects on
traffic Of the strike Of railroad shop
men which started last Friday were seen
today In the embargo placed by several
lines in the southwest on all freight
shipments except carload lots Of live
stock and perishable goods. Accessions
to the ranks Of the strikers, which are
Increasing. it was believed, would lead
additional lines to place embarroes on
traffic.
Investigation Of the manner in which
the strike was called is under way TODAY
oy X. A. Milroy. assistant United States
district attorney.
me district council which called
the strike was formed here during tha
conference between the general director
OF railroads and the union officials at
Masnlngton," said Mr.. Milroy ssIf VA
tne poncy OF the union officials to have
Sns men remain at work panding the adj
1 ts,st Of the differences. The dis
no authority to cali the strike. The
testimony already taken shows.
,,.sn nesponsible union men have COM
pisined TO the government and va are
c0noocting an examination to deter1nine
VINO Is responsible for the interference
Msn government arbitration and With
the operation Of the railroads undsr
feoeral Administration"
Eject Of the Strike In the South.
ATLANTA. August e.-Desp,te tn.
1ect that engines ana other rollinr
STOCK gradually Is being put out Of
commission because Of lack OF atten-
ton due to the strike of railroad shop.
men. no embargoes on freight have
neen announced ~ yet by the RAILROAD
INES entering Atlanta.
reports from several Of the roads
To-Day stated that comparatively few
freight trains have been moved in the
past thirty-six hours and indicat tons
were that passenger train service
would be curtailed by Saturday unless
some settlement Of the strike n an
nounced before that time.
Union leaders declared TODAY that
the strike continues to spread. me
latest report was from Columbus. GA
where 500 shopmen employed BY the
Central OF Georgia, Seaboard Air Line
ana southern railways, quit work.
Situation In Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Says Strike Is Spreading.

J. J. Desmond, gang foreman and
member of Local 1875 International
Association Of Machinists who Is
Also q member Of the publicity COM
mittee Of the union strikers, said
this morning that the strikers are
united and determined to win.
. I'VE are In constant communication
with all surrounding locals" said Mr..
Dempsey. land reports are very en-
eouraging. The strike Is spreading
like Wildfre, and thousands OF our
brothers are rallying to our side.
"Since the call for D strike heres SO
men left their work. This Is 100 per
cent of the workers representing al
crafts except the carmen and elec-
tricians. We have formed g. picket
Gordon about the terminal shop. and
results thus far are very gratifying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
PRESIDENT TO GO
BEFORE CONGRESS
IN H. c. l. FIGHT

!. Continued from First Pare,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
Government Is Aroused.


eminent in all it's branches has been
aroused and the President has aban-
doned Tor the moment the league Of
nations conferences that some of the
most alert-minded officials here be-
iieve the crisis will gradually solve
itself. To confirm this line Of thought
they point significantly to the drop
in stocks on Mondays market and
the general decline, especially in COM
modify stocks.
;, This is not saying that specific reme-
measures will be laid before Congress
by the. President and. 1t would not be
surprising to see a request made that
some OF the powers granted during the
war whereby the prices Of food regulat-
ca be continued. And the Department Of
Justice, too, will proceed against those
proflteers against whom convincing evi-
dence can be collected, though It ts' diff.
cult to accomplish such. task In the
present state Of American business; In.
terwoven as It Is I with permissions
granted Under wartime Reconstruction
abuses practiced ~ in reconstruction
days. which are technically war DAYS. a. 9.
fed. -
But the belief that much more nm
mediate good will: come out Of the
simple agitation for lower prices, ac-
compented by the threat Of leSfsla-
tive action. Is beginning to be- more
pronounced daily. The drop in some
prices already observed since the
mere announcement was made that
the President had decided to take "a
hand In the situation has not aes-
capped attention here, and while there
are many hopeful officials who be-
lieve the government can provide
some definite remedies, thera is also
% grounj which believes .thHt the busi !
ness Of reducing the cost Of living
IL too complicated and involved to be
managed, by legislative act or execu-
conscience as wen as the coed BUSH
ness sense Of producers and con-
sumers viii have a soothing effect on
the situation before long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-06
SHORTER
LIMIT TO SUE D. c.
Commissioner Gardner Is
Against 80 Days to Give
Notice; Year to File.
PROTESTS PROPOSED BILL

Dissenting from the recommended
who favor proposed bill which
seeks to require all persons having
to resort to action against the Dis
trict of Columbia to give notice
within thirty days after the date OF
accident and to file suit within a year
cutting down the time allowed by the
present law, except in case Of death,
from three years, Commissioner
Gardiner has forwarded to Chairman
Mapes Of the House District com.
mittee and Chairman Sherman OF the
Senate District committee . letter
setting forth his reasons for oppo-
sition of the proposed bill
trict of Columbia code the tima
limit for fling suit in tort actions
is three years. Section 1908 of this
code limits the time within which
such actions may be brought In case
of death to one year from the hap.
pening of the accident which resulted
in death.
Time Held insufficient.
Experience has taught all practic-
ing lawyers at the bar that q great
Injustice to the public has resulted
by reason of the provisions OF sec
ton 1902 because. in many cases the
death does not occur until more than
O year from the happening Of the
accident" wrote Commissioner Card
ner.
'This bill should not become . law
in its present form because my ex-
perience, as a practicing attorney Tor
some sixteen years, has convinced me
that IL this bill does become . law
there will be many suits filed against
the District of Columbia which would
not be flied were sufficient time given
the injured persons and their phy-
sicians to ascertain the extent ana
nature Of the injuries"
It Is pointed out that physicians
are not able to tell as rule within
thirty days from the happening OF the
accident. what the extent OF injuries
actually is. II the proposed bill is
made q law, Commissioner Gardiner
states, counsel will be employed I'm Il
mediately after the injury for thei
purpose Of advising and protecting1
the rights Of the injured party, and,
once having employed counsel. I'D
Will undoubtedly result in litigation"
It is also pointed out that the law
might be construed in courts as IA
voring q particular class, In which
event the provisions OF the bill would
be declared to be void ana have no
legal effect.
"Unfair to Public"