davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1919-11-16

from their wedding trip and are now
at their apartment. at Chatham
Courts, for the winter.
Mrs. A. Bruce Bielaski. who has
been visiting friends here, has re-
turned to her home, in New York city.
Mrs. Garden Warner was hostess
and entertained the members of the
Chevy Chase Reading Class Wednes-
day. Mrs. Jesse Chester Bowen will
act as hostess next Wednesday.
Mr.. Andrew J. Cummings has gone
with a party of friends on a hunting
trip through southern Maryland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
Troops Lack Discipline.

tions and the dates when the later
installments of the indemnity
from Germany shall be paid.
Why Foes will "Merely Sign"
In connection with the question
OF permitting the German delegates
to the peace congress TO discuss the
treaty it has been figured out that
if the treaty were read to the Ger
mans it would require at least one
minute for each of the l 900 articles
the document contains, taking up
two days of eight hours each
1t is computed also that if each
article were discussed and an hour
allowed for every one the discus
sion would occupy four months Of
continued sessions4of eight hours a
day
These calculations are advanced
as a conclusive argument against
letting The German delegates dis
cuss the document.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
PEACE TOCOME
so DAYS AFTER
PACT is SIGNED
Clause Put in Treaty
Fixing Time for End
of War State.

Paris. April 24-CBy the Asso-
c1ated Press. "A clause has been
drafted for insertion into the peace
treaty setting the date for the
transition to a state of peace. so
days after the signing of the treaty
II the treaty is signed about May
10 peace thus will become effective
throughout the world on July Is.
According to the present plan
each nation will ratify the treaty
according to its own laws but all
VIII unite in common date which
will become a universal day of
peace.
1t is being considered whether
the United States. as an associated
power, but an ally. should sign a
separate treaty of peace with Ger
many.
Count Won Brockdorff- -Rantzau.
in his last reply, stated that the
German plenipotentiaries had been
designated with the idea that pour
parlez will occur simultaneously
with the delivery of the prelimin-
aries of peace" This expectation
to engage in discussion from the
outset is leading TO a careful
scrutiny of President Wilson's s IA
points" as limitations have, been
received that the chief discussion
will be whether the treaty accords
with those points.
Takes Longer To Finish treaty.
One of the men drafting the
treaty has expressed the belief that
1t would be physically impossible
to complete the instrument in time
for the arrival of the Germans and
that it might even take until Nav
10 to consumate the tremendous
task. This leads to some discus
sion of presenting parts of the
treaty already completed, such as
the league of nations and the prep
aratiOns provisions but it is un-
GerstoOd that President Wilson and
Premier Lloyd George insist that
no parts be presented by them
selves and the entire document be
presented This may lead to some
revision in plans for the delivery
of the treaty with Germany and
there may be brief period of in
action until the document is ready. !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
BREWING BEER
TO STOP MAJ |
Internal Revenue Bureau Says Law
Will Also Bar Beverage OF
Low Alcoholic Content.

Washington, April 24.-Brewing
or beer will stop next Thursday.
May /, under the food conserva-
tion act of Nov. 21, 1918. it was said
today at the internal revenue bu-
reau. This prohibition will affect
all beer. including that now being
produced by many manufa ctuTers.
containing "a per cent alcohol. for
which The internal revenue authori-
ties now issue revenue stamps
without having decided specifically
whether this produc ION violates ex-
listing laws and regulations.
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Roper today would not discuss the
tangled status Of beer production,
and the statement that beer pro-
duction would stop on May l was
rot regarded as final.
The act of Nov. 21. 1918, pro-
sides that no grains. cereals. fruit
OF other food products may be used
in the production of fermented malt
liquors after May /. 1919.
Officials stated that the "a per
cent beer could hardly be construed
ds anything other than "fcrmented
malt liquors"
Reports today indicated that
many brewers were rushing their
output of beer so as to acquire be-
fore next Thursday stocks to fill
demands between then and June 30
when prohibition becomes effective
Cincinnati, April 24-United
States Internal Revenue Collector
GilIighan received instructions to-
day from Internal Revenue Com
missioner Roper at Washington di-
recting him to issue stamps to
brewers making beer of 2A per
cent alcoholic streng b.
In issuing the stamps the inter
nal revenue department gave out a !
statement as follows:
The government, in issuing this /
order. does not acquiesce in the |
of the brewers as 10 the |
lawfulness of the manufacture and |
sale of beer, but that question is in |
the hands of the department of JUS |
tice."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
FIUME is CRY
AS THRONCS
PARADE CITY
Soldiers Guard American
Legations as Protec-
tion Against Mobs.

Paris, Wednesday, April 3D.
Reuters limited learns that the
Italian government is taking
measures to protect the Ameri-
can embassy at Rome and con-
sula es in all Italian cities in
event of demonstrations in that
country.
Rome, April e4-Addressing
thrOng that had gathered,
Prince COlOnna. the mayor OF
Rome. asserted that Italy'S
right TO demand the fruits of
her victory "would not have to
he compromised by hypOcriii-
cal combinations"
An imposing demonstration oc-
Cured here today, paraders travers-
ing the principal thorougbfares, ac-
claiming Fiume and Dalmatia and
cheering for Premier Orlando and
Foreign Minister Sonnino because
of their attitude regarding Italy's
claims at the Paris peace confer
ence.
Troops Guard Z. s. Embassy.
The American, British and French
embassies and the offices of the So
cialist newspaper Avanti were each
guarded by 200 soldiers TO avoid
possible incidents.
The Italian press as a whole con-
siders that the withdrawal OF the
Italian delegation from the peace
conference as inevitable if ltaly's
are not recognized.
Should this be the case, ii is fore
cast that Premier Orlando and For
eign Minister Sonnino will return
and offer their designations TO the
which will unanimously
reject them, and that they will ne
confirmed in the tenure of their Of
fees by all parties inside and out
side of parliament with a mandate
to uphold what arc considered
Italys right with complete unity
and by all means.
Hold Position Like Japan's.
The Idea Nazionale and other
point out the similarity
of ItaIy's situation in Paris to that
of Japan, who, they say. also may
be Obliged to leave the conference
II her claims are rejected. 1t is re-
ported here that the British troops
in Fiume are about TO leave that
city.
Gabriel d Annunzio, the author
aviator. has sent a message TO
Fiume reading:
He who is ready to convert war
cry into action needs to fear notn-
ing. | promise you victory. | will be
amidst you in the supreme mo-
ment. Watch and be silent"
Few Americans Left.
Paris. Wednesday, April 23.-CBy
The Associated Press. D-America
army officers here say there are
no American troops left in
Italy excepting a few railway trans
port officers and military police. A
ietachment which recently sailed
from Genoa received a most cordial
farewell greeting, it is said. Briga-
1ier General Charles G. Treat is re-
ported to be at Laibach, Jugo-
5lavia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
HOOVER IN PARIS;
ANNOYED TO READ
HE is IN BERLIN

Paris, April "a Herbert G.
Hoover, the head of the allied re-
lief organization, was surprised and
annoyed by the publication today
Of the announcement of his pres
ence in Berlin. Mr.. Hoover has not
been away from Paris for weeks.
He is unable to account for the re-
port unless he is being imperson-
ated.
"a Berlin dispatch dated Tues
day and received in the United
States Wednesday stated that Mr..
Hoover had arrived in Berlin on
that date with a large staff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
LLOYD GEORGE
GETS ORLANDO
TO DELAY GOING
Departure Postponed
Until 8 O'Clock
This Evening.

Paris, Wednesday. April 2S.-(By
the Associated Press.) 1T is under
stood that France and England, aft
er a consultation with President
Wilson, will make another effort 10
draw from the Italians a further
declaration as to the situation which
has arisen and the hope is still en-
tertained in conference circles that,
in spite of Premier Orlando's de-
cision to leave Paris, a way be
found at the last moment to termln-
ate to the satisfaction of all parties
the admittedly grave incidents
which arose today.
COnfers With Orlando.
Premier Lloyd George called on
Premier Orlando before the council
met this morning. The two states
men had a long conference, the
British premier endeavoring to OBJ
tain a change in the Italian posi-
tion and induce Italy's representa-
tives to remain. There was no indi-
cation. however, of the success OF
this effort.
1t was announced at Italian head
quarters that Premier Orlando and
General Armando Diaz of the Ital-
ian delegation, would leave Paris
this afternoon Baron Sonnino, the
foreign minister and the others fol
lowing tomorrow.
viii Leave Tonight!
After Premier Lloyd Georges visit
to Premier Orlando it was stated
that the Italian premier had post
pcned his departure from Paris un-
til O'Clock this evening. Eight
o'clock Paris time is o'clock cen
tral L. s. timeD
Premier Lloyd George. who had
long conference with Premier
Orlando during the forenoon. went
to President Wilson's Paris resi-
dence directly afterward. AS he
reached the White house" he made
the remark
The Italians will not leave to-
day
Situation Not Explained.
There was no explanation as to
hO" thU olbudtlOH ctOOu OlLel Iudu
the brief remark stated. Whether
the British premier meant that the
entire Italian delegation would not
go or whether he had succeeded in
inducing Premier Orlando TO re-
main was not made known.
Lloyd Georges declaration, how
ever. was construed as indicating
at any rate a slight improvement
in the situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
LATE BULLETINS

Washington. April 24-An Of
ficiai statement by the Japan
eSe embassy today. character
izing as exaggerated current
reports OF cruel measures en-
pIOyed by the Japanese au-
thOrities in suppressiBg kO-
rean disturbances, says one
person was killed and six
wounded in outbreaks at Seoul.
Toxic. April 24-The import
preston in official circles is
that Japan will join the league
of nations even ii the racial
clause is rejected.
Vienna Wednesday. April 90.
The bOlsheviki have been
driven ont of kiev. capital OF
the Ukrafnian by revolutionary
Ukrainian troops. friendly TO
Simon Petlura. the Ukrainian
leader.
Marseilles, April 23.-Refu.
gees arriving here says terror
ism reigns in Odessa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
WILSON'S STAND
Is SURPRISE TO
ITALY? HARDLY

Paris. April 24-Tt was stated in
high American quarters today that
President Wilson several days ago
informed Premier Orlando of the
contents of the statement which the
president issued yesterday. Pre-
mier Orlando then consulted with
Colonel House and discussed with
him the question of the issuance of
a counter-statemen by the Italian
premier
This explanation was made to
show that the Italian delegates
were not quite as surprised over
the issuance of the presidents
statement as they professed to be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
MEXICO WILL
NOT YIELD TO
CODE OF us,
Refuses to Recognize the
Monroe Doctrine-Calls
Envoy From Paris.

Mexico Ciy, April 23.-By
tne Associated Press The
hCnTocOgnlLOn of the Monroe
doctrine by the Mexican gov
ernmeHt AID the recall iIOm
Paris OF Alberto j. Pahi, mills.
tor 10 France, TO aWaIt ord RS
la Spain. formed Ike subs ance
OF two sta emenIs Drin;ed
Identically by all Mexico City
papers tonight as having been
given ont officially by Saliva.
dore Diego Fernandenz, chief
OF staff in charge OF the depart-
ment OF foreign relations.
One sta ement reads: Since De-
c"mb Der last year, Alberto ]. PAM
has held credentials as minister to
france signed by the president of
Ate1ico. Notwithstanding the fact
tnat the French gOvernmeI-t las
November expressed its Willingness
tt accept Senior Palis nomination
he has been unable to present his
credentials to the French govern
ment through his long stay in
Paris. In view of the above cir
Gums ances, President Carranza,
through this department has or
dered Senor PAM, together with
the legation corps proceed from
France to Spain. there to await
cabled instructions"
VIII Not Recognize 1t.
The O-her statement follows:
The conference now meeting a;
Paris has considered the recOgni-
ton of the Monroe doctrine. Some
governments. 4 ends of Mexico,
have asked Mexico for it's opinion
regarding the doctrine and the Mex
lean department Of foreign rela-
tions has answered that the Mexi-
can government has not recognized
and will not recognize the Monroe
doctrine or any other doctrine that
the sovereignty and indie
pendence of Mexico"
Recall Long RumOred.
The recall from Paris of Minis
ter Pani has been rumored unoffi-
cially for more than a week
There have also been reports that
General Eduardo Haya, who has
been nominated Mexican minister
to Italy. also will be recalled. al
though there is no official confirma-
ton relative to the latter report.
Carranza Bitter.
Washington. April 24-FailuTe of
the allied powers to invite Mexico
to participate in the conference of
neItrals at Paris has aroused Pres
, mt Carranza to bitter comment,
With has been enhanced by the
Incorporation of recognition of the
Monroe doctrine in the covenant of
The league of nations without con
sultat'on with Mexico.
This was the explanation in we'll
quarters today as to state
nents as 70 the Mexican office yes
EBAY in opposition of the Monroe
:octrine.
Move No Surprise.
It was indicated that the develop
nents we're not unexpected here
because Carranza had been await
ne an opportunity to get his agent
avav from Paris for the real rea-
on that he had been unable to Sc
,ure recognition from either the |
french or the British governments. !
1t was learned authOritatively /
hat so far from according recogni- /
ION the allied powers have made /
{ clear to Mexico that the Car |
-a-za government is looked upon !
yith suspicion because of its treat (
nent of foreign investors. and its /
II itude toward foreign nationals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
DENIES REPORT
HUNGARY'S RED
REGIME SHAKEN
Troops of Rurnania
Continue Advance
On Budapest.

London, April 24.-Rumors that
the position of the Hungarian So
Wet government is shaken are alb
solutely unfounded, according to
the Daily Herald, the laborite or
gan, which is championing Bella
Fun against the allies. The news
paper says that the soviet regime
has, on the contrary. been mate
rally strengthened.
Copenhagen, April 24.-The Ru-
manian troops continued their ad-
vance toward Budapest on April %
on the entire line between Thesis
and Maros rivers and in the even
ing were before Debreczin. about
twelve miles from Budapest. ac-
cording to reports from Budapest
today The HungaTIans evacuated
Dcbreczin
Troops Lack Discipline.
A Hungarian statement says that
the Hungarian communist troops
behaved at several points with COM
plete lack of discipline. especially
before Debreczin. This attitude or
the part of the troops led to the
withdrawal from that city.
On Tuesday evening the Ruma
mans had occupied Kies-Jeno, on
the Maros river. and MateSzalka.
northeast of Debreczin. South of
Dpbreczin they were advancing on
Macy Szalonta.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
LONDON PRESS
ASTOUNDED AT
WILSON'S STEP
French Opinion Di.
vided On Peace
arley Crisis.


bolt; "A bomb SHELF; AN appeal
to Caesar" and other descriptive exc
pressions are used by this morning
newspapers in connection with
President Wilson's declaration on
the Italian situation
The presidents step is treated as
dramatic development at the con-
ference by most of the journals. Ap-
parently halted temporarily by as
tOnishment, some newspapers re-
frain from making any comment
Everywhere Mr.. Wilson's action is
regarded as having created a most
serious situation, the unfolding of
which will be watched with anxious
interest. Such editorials as appear
were manifestly written with an eye
to Italy's possible withdrawal from
the conference through Premier
Orlando's announcement of his de-
cision to quit Paris had not reached
London when the papers were puo-
lished.
Opinions Vary.
Opinions as to Mr.. Wilson's state
ment and Italy's attitude vary The
Graphic. while disclaiming any hos
tiiity to Italy, refers to her OBJ
durity' and recites the "Croatian
claims to Fiume"
1t heads its news columns with
the caption, Italy Jeopardizing
Peace"
The Chronicle places over the
news from the peace conference the
caption Wilson's stirring appeal for
small nations" but is editoriaily
perturbed. Without opposing Wilson
it calls attention TO the strong
step and momentous innovation.
Held Open Question.
The editorial takes a sympathetic !
toward Italy's position. al
though it is admitted that the issue
is one upon which opinions can be
held
The Daily. News, under the head
ing THE Breaking Point calls at-,i
tention to the grave crisis.
A conviction that President Will
son would never have taken such a /
step except as a last resource after |
the failure of all private negotia- !
lions is voiced by the Express. 1T !
would be idle to speculate on wnat |
will follow" the newspapers say.
Must Solve Problem.
AS to the gravity of the crisis |
which has arisen in the peace con- |
terence there are no two opinions .
"a France today There is agree |
nent also that no stone must be |
eft unturned to find a solution of |
he existing deadlock.
AS to the causes Of the crisis.
opinions differ widely The more !
opinion as represented
" such organs as the Figaro is in
,lined to deplore President Will
sons action in making his state
nent public. as likely to do more
larm than good.
Its evident object" the Figaro
lays. lis to transfer to the market
,lace negotiations and discussions
much better carried on in calm and
What was only a differ
ence might thus be transformed
Eto a quarrel
Result of Mistakes.
NJ. St Brice in lie Journal says
he incident was the result of the
manifold mistakes made by all
,arties The Italians, he thinks,
a gross blunder in pub
fishing their claims in advance.
Eus eliminating all possibility of
uaneuveringI
The Gaulois says it is convinced
nat Premier Clemenceau's skill
yill evolve the formula for such a
ompromise before the departure of
Premier Orlando
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
TALY'S ENJOYS DEPART FROM PARIS:
WILL SEEK SEPARATE PEACE OF FOES?
Rome Scene of Demonstration; u S. Embassy Guar
(By Associated Press).

Premier Orlando the statement President Wilson The M
Dia will Paris tonight be followed Friday Foreign Minister Son
ported its attitude by King who recession from
IS
that should the Italian break become def
mite Italy might seek with Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
WILL GET MORE HUN BOATS.

Buenos Aires. April "a. The
United States will receive German
steamers interned by the Argen-
tine government, according to ad-
vices of transfers made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
BRITISH LIFT IMPORT BAN.

London, April 24.-The board of
trade has removed restrictions
from the importation from neutrals
and allied nations of 21 classes OF
materials, the most important of
which are machine tools and parts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
ORLANDOA AND
AIDES SLEAvE;
ISNO BREAK?
Interests Left to Allies
Premier Says Wilson
Forced Move.
BULLETIN.

Paris, April 24.-Al-
though the Italian dele
CATION to the peace con-
ference announced this
morning its intention of
withdrawing, it was de-
clared this afternoon by
Premier Lloyd George
that the Italians would
not leave Paris today.
Paris. April VittOriO Orr
landO, the Italian premier, is
sued a lengthy statement today
replying 10 President Wilson in
which the premier states in So
many words that he Is COM
PEELED to withdraw from the
peace conference after Prest-
dent Wilson's action. which Il
regarded as a departure from
diplomatic custom and leaves
the Italians no other course.
Premier Orlando OF Italy re.
iterated this morning that he
wOu'd leave Paris today, his de-
parture being set for o'clock
this afternoon. He added, how
ever:
@We do not break with our
allies. but hand over out inter-
eSts 10 their hands. trusting
they will Loyalty ful6ll their
mission"
The other members Of the Italian
delegation may remain in Paris d
ew days longer
King Victor Emmanuel has tele-
to Premier Orlando com
nending his action and INSISTING
hat there he no recession from thC
potion Italy has taken.
May Ask Separate Peace.
It was stated in Italian quarters
oday that should the break become
lefinite Italy would take steps "a
Germany With view "a
a separate peace
At Italian headquarters the an.
louncement was made that the
parliament Of Italy would meet "a.
nediately upon Premier Orlando 3
'eturu, probably in a day or two
Preliminary Instructions have al
'eady/been telegraphed TO Rome.
Italian military forces will oc-
,upy that part Of Dalmatia and 9th
r Adriatic territory named in the
,act of London with about 100000
men, it was stated today by Cap
ain Pozzi Of Premier Orlando s.
taft, A similar force. the captain
LGded would be sent to the north
.rn reg on and around Fiume
Premier Clemenceau. Premier
lloyd George and President Wilson
net at the usual hour this fore
loon. but no outline of the topics
luder discussion was made public.
lthough the Chino-Japanese ques-
.ons, reparations aud possibly the
Italian crisis may have been con
idered
Not Complete Rup ure!
The French foreign office today
the report that Premier
)rlando's letter of Yesterday TO
renters Clemenceau and Lloyd
ieorge. instead Of announcing
omplete rupture, asked whether In
lew Of the circums ances. the two
remiers considered further I;al an
in the conference use
IL.
The British and French prem e-s,
is stated, will make a joint an
wer.
CHARGES ATTACK.
Washington, April 24--Postmas-
er General Burleson issued a state
tent declaring an organized prop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
Permit BEER BOTTLINC,

New York. April 24.-The in
ternal revenue department has TAX
on steps to permit the resumption
of beer-bottlinK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
FRENCH s.HOUR DAY is LAW.

Paris. Wednesday. April 23.-The
French senate today passed the
S-hour labor bill which now be-
comes a Law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-24
AGAIN DELAY
FOE ARRIVAL
T0SIGN PACT
Huns Not to Be at Meet
Before May Italy
Retards Peace.
(By Associated Press. }

The arrival of the German
peace delegation at Versailles
has again been delayed. it
being announced officially that
the Germans will net be on the
scene of the peace congress un-
til May I. 1t is declared that
this delay is not unwelcOme to
the allied and associated gov.
ernments, as there are many
minor points which still must
be cleared up before the final
draft Of treaty is ready for pre-
sentatiOn. The Italian crisis
also will tend to retard the
framing of the convention
which the Germans will be
asked to sign.