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Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
Military Leaders Consider it
Necessary to Seal Compact
With Allies; Rantzau
Returns to Versailles.
BY the Associated Press.

Count Brockdorff- -Rantzau, chief
German peace plenipotentiary, has
returned to Versailles from Spa,
where he went Saturday for a con-
ference, and has brought back with
him Herr Landsberg and Herr Gies-
berts. two of the main members of
the German delegation, who had
been in Berlin, going over the situa-
tion with the authorities, and also a
large retinue of naval, military and
financial experts.
Thus indications are that the Ger
mans intend to continue their ef-
forts to come into agreement with
the allied and associated representa-
tives on peace terms that will be
satisfactory to the German govern
ment and people.
Meanwhile reports continue to
emanate from Germany of dissatis-
faction over the terms set for Ger
many to sign, and reiteration by
President Ebert that the Germans
will never affix their signatures to
the treaty as it stands, and that
foreign countries will protest with
Germany against ""this peace en-
slavement."
Resistance Impossible.
On the other hand Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg is reported to have
told the members of the German
cabinet, representatives of the
political parties and other leaders
at meeting in Berlin Friday that
resistance was impossible and that
the military leaders considered it
necessary to seal the compact as
desired by the allies.
An exchs--gc of credentials be-
.. en- the Austrian peace delegates
and the representatives of the a'1ied
and associated powers has taken
place at St. German. Belief is ex-
pressed in Paris that the act of
handing the peace treaty to the Aus
trians will be delayed, possibly until
next week, owing to the impossi-
bility of completing the draft.
The council Of four discussed
Monday the question of German
religious missions abroad and also
matters dealing with Bulgaria and
Turkey. The council of foreign
ministers met and considered Bel
GUMS claims as they affect Hol-
land.S
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
Whole Overseas Army
May Be Home First
Of July, Says Daniels

Washington, May 19.-"At the
present rate with which the navy, is
bringing the army home from
France, we will have all of the expe-
ditionary forces except 100000 men
back in the United States by the lst
of july" said Secretary of the Navy
Daniels today.
Secretary Daniels announced that
the navy expects to be able to re-
lease from active service by August !
all officers and men of the reserve
force who desire to return to civilian
life,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
German Papers Publish
Parts of Peace Treaty

Paris, 3 May lo.-The German
newspapers, are beginning to pub
lish extracts of the peace treaty.
text. The allied and associated gov
ernments consider that il the Ger
mans publish the text there is no
need to abide by the official sum-
mary and will communicate to their
newspapers the exact text of the
passages that appear in German
newspapers.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
HUNS HAVE UNTIL JUNE
TO ACCEPT PEACE TERMS. :

Paris, May l9.-The Germans,
probably will have until the end Of
the first week in June to say "yes"
or mo" regarding their signature of
the peace treaty. The German
counter proposals are expected in
French circles to be so elaborate
and voluminous that the inter-allied
delegates can scarcely finish their.
consideration before June |.
Marshal Foeh today laid before
the council of four his plan for mil
itary operations that are to be put
into effect in case the German plen-
,ipctentiaries decline to Sign the
peace treaty.
After the conference between
Marshal Foch and the council OF
four President Wilson had talk
Wit. General Pershing. It became
known later that General Pershing's
visit TO London may be postponed
in order to await developments.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
MESSAGE:
TO Be READ
TODAY TO
CONGRESS
Republicans Get Control Of
Both Branches for First
Time Since 1911; Busy
Session ForeSeen.

Washington, May 1o.-The Goth,
or reconstruction" congress, called
into extraordinary session by Presi-
dent Wilson from Paris, convened
at noon today and republican ma
jorities in senate and house organ
lied both bodies.
Representative Gillett of Massa-
chusetts was elected speaker of the
house over Representative Champ
Clark of Missouri, democratic cam
didate and former speaker, by vote
of 227 to l72.
Senator Cummins of Iowa. the
republican candidate, was chosen
president pro tempore of the senate
over Senator Pittman of Nevada.
democrat, AZ to AZ. Several demo-
Gratis were absent, but all repub-
licans were in their seats, two with
holding their votes.
The republicans of both bodies
also elected full states of other Of
hcers and thus, for the first time
since 1911, returned to control of
the American national legislature.
Both Bodies adjourn.
Routine affairs of organization
comprised the opening days pro-
ceedings, both bodies adjourning
until noon tomorrow, when presi-
dent Wilson's cabled message will
be read separately in the senate and
house.
The senate today concluded its
session in SO minutes and the house
in two hours and 20 minutes, -''''
There was no outward evidence
in the initial proceedings of the
enormous amount of work ahead.
The peace treaty with Germany, in
cluding the league of nations cove
nants the Austrian treaty, and the
proposed convention for protection
of France are not expected before
next month All hold promise CT
dramatic debate.
Rush Appropriations.
Appropriation bills which failed
in the filibuster last March will be
rushed Immediately in the house.
Chairman Good of the house ap-
preparations committee tonight
called a meeting for tomorrow to
begin work onNthe. general def
cheney measure.
Legislation dealing with railroads,
telegraphs sAd telephones, woman
suffrage, prohibition, repeal of the
luxury taxes, and other pressing
subjects are promised in the van of
important economic and recon-
struction questions.
The legislation is expected by
leaders to hold congress in session
almost continuously until the pres
idential conventions of 1920. In
vestigations planned by the repub-
licans of numerous administration
acts also are expected to begin in
the near future. with Inauguration
probable in the house in connection
with appropriation bills.
.. Suffrage Is First.
The flood of bills which is ex-
pected to make the new congress
momentous began in the house to-
day, and the senate's initial meas
ures will be presented tomorrow.
House resolution No. was the
woman suffrage constitutional
CONTINUED on Page Four. Column Ffve)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
pERSHING MAY RETURN
TO II. S, IN SIX WEEKS.

Washington, May l9.-Army Of
flcers arriving in Washington from
American headquarters in France
are of the opinion that General Per-
shing will return to the United
States in July. While no specific
statement has been made OF the
commander-in-chief's plans, it is
said to be the general impression at
Chaumont that he and his personal
staff will sail in six to eight weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
DOW Ming
GERMANS
TASK
"R|CK"
Ace Of Aces, Who Fought
Many Air Battles in War,
Before Omaha Audience,
Details Experience.

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacher, Amer,
ican "ace of aces" and flying hero
thrilled an audience in the auditor.
ium last night with some of his ex-
perisnces at the front in France.
~"Rick" proved himself a good
public speaker, as we'll as he has
pr we'd himself a good airman. He
paid glowing tributes to some of the
American airmen who were is
friends, particularly to Maj. Frank
Luke, Maj. Raoul Lufberry, Capt
Norman Hall and 1t. Wilbur White
"People often ask me what are
mans feelings when he is up in
the air engaged in fight with ar
enemy plane" said Eddie. II didn't
have any feeling that / can recall
except the sensatio.. that this a.
chinebefore me VS. an instru... cni
of the emy and that it was neces-
sary to destroy it or else it would
destroy me. 1t was only after
lad come to earth again that the
realization came to me that | had
b 4 pur>;ng bullets into living
breathing human being like myself
and then I hated war more than
ever.
Fights IL Huns.
II was given the first Spad flown
by an American officer at the front
This was at the Chateau Thierry
front and I felt I was about the last
word in flying men. While ! was
taking flight in that plane one day
with Capt. Norman Hail that / had
an experience which shall never
forget. We encountered squad
ron of IL Hun planes. ! attacked
the rear one and sent it down in
flames. I then >zoomed up. but
found that all the rest of the Hun
airmen had discovered me and that
I was the target of all Of them
There was only one thing to do.
plunged in vertical dive and did
$4,000 feet in the twinkling of an eye
One of my eardrums burst as re-
suit of the sudden change of at.
mospheric pressure.
"The bravest sight l ever saw
witnessed on the Verdun front. Oui
squadron with several others was
ordered out to a great attack. l,
was the biggest dog fight l eve,
witnessed. We called them dog
fiphts' when manv planes were en-
gagged. In this instance there
were probably 20 planes fighting
They were plunging and zoomine
and crashing to earth and the ali
was streaked with incendiary bul.
let's
"Lt. Wilbur White, one of our
men, suddenly saw the Hun leader
attacking the rear man of the squad,
ron, an inexperienced boy who had
no chance with the seasoned Boche
Without a moments hesitation
Lieutenant White plunged toward
the Hun. The planes locked to.
gether and crashed to earth. The
lieutenant had given his life for his
friend.
Jumps OF Plane.
"I had a very similar experience
though it ended less tragically. II
was soon after I had been given
command of the squadron and we
set out very early one morning tc
Continued on Page -Four, Column Three)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
Injured Airman Dies.

Kansas City,, Mo-, May 1o.-Lt.
Ira M. Bidwell, who was injured in
an airplane fall last Thursday at
Enid, Okl.. died last night in hos
pital at Cherokee, Okl.. according
to a message received here today.
Lieutenant Bidwell was widely
known throughout the middle west
as base ball promoter and the
manager of semi-professional teams.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
No Sunday Delivery of
Ice, SAYS Mayor Smith

There will be no ice sold, de-
livered or given away in Omaha on
Sundays this summer" Mayor Smith
told William Russ, representing the
Omaha ice men, yesterday.
An ordinance prohibiting sale or
delivery, was passed by the city
council last fall at the request of
the ice men who sought to get a
day of~rest.
Some of the restaurants and other
business houses ] found had an idea
that ice would be delivered on Sun
day." said Russ. "The statement of
Mayor Smith indicates that the ordi-
nance will be enforced"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20

tlOndl Strings III tHe way OF treaty
making, will undoubtedly ratify the
pact with Germany within a month
after the signing. Therefore" said
one of the diplomats to the corre-
spondent today, if America expects
an even share with them in COM
peting for world trade on a peace
basis she will have to step lively"
Raises New Issue.
Some American officials close to
the president let it be known that
Mr.. Wilson, while not proposing
even to coerce the senate when he
returns home, will point out the dis
advantages under which American
business may be put in the event the
senate engages in prolonged dis
cussions or attempts to alter the
terms of the treaty.
The possibility of alteration Of the
treaty by the senate raises many
new issues. One view expressed in
official circles is that such action
might necessitate an entirely new
conference between the United
States and Germany separately. That
in turn, would endanger Americas
relations with the entire entente, it
is pointed OUT and might open up
unexpected obstacles thus delaying
peace with Germany.
= 1t can be seen what a volume
of speculation has been raised by
the vague press reports regarding
the mystery clause and how every
faction is seizing the new oppor-
tunity to exploit its own cause and
further its own wishes. 4
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
REDUCE WEST POINT
COURSE TO THREE YEARS.

Washington, May l9.-Recom-
mendations of the general staff that
the course Of instruction at West
Point be reduced permanently to
three years were approved today by
Secretary Baker. The change is ex-
pected to go into effect with the
next class, but no change from the
present entrance requirement will
be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
Ford Will Contest
Newberry Election;
Files Formal Notice

Washington, May le-Formal
notice of contest in the election
of Truman H. Newberry, republican
senator-elect from Michigan. was
given today with the filing in the
senate of petitions by Henry Ford,
defeated democratic candidate, ask
ing for an investigation of cam
.paign expenditures and a recount of
the ballots.
The charges are repetition of
those presented by Mr.. Ford last
session to the senate elections COM
mittee.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
Alleged German Plotter
to Go on Trial in Canada

Fredericton. N. B., May DIVER
ner Horne, alleged German plotter,
who has been in American custody
since his arrest on a charge of blow
ing up the ,internationa bridge of
the Canadian Pacific railway be-
tween Vancebore, Me-, and Nc
Adam, N. B., early in 1915, is to be
tried here for the crime. Sheriff
Hawthorne of York county has gone
to the United States boundary to
receive the prisoner from American
officials. ....- -
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20

This novel Interpretation. which
is entirely unofficial and must be
accepted with reserve, has given
those here who fear the American
senate may block American ratih-
cation and who are most anxious to
see the treaty through at al costs
in its present form, a welcome oc-
casion to swing the well-knoWn club
inscribed big business" over Amer
ica's head.
A veritabie avalanche of argu-
ments is flooding American news
paper mems ears, all eliminating,
substantially, in the warming:
THE American senate had better
accept the treaty and be quick about
it, or America will be left at the
post when resumption of trade and
commerce begins" Y
May Score Advantage.
Any three of the great powers. it
is argued, which have ratified the
treaty, will unquestionably forth
with reopen all the channels OF
commercial communication with the
enemy countries and thus "score a
decided advantage" over America,
which as long as the treaty is held
up unratifed by, the senate will nee
essarily continue to be in state OF
war with Germany.
In quarters where this clumsily
veiled threat is uttered. it is suggest
ed that France, Great Britain, Japan,
and possibly Italy, all Of which are
virtually unhampered by constitu-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
CHURCH CONDEMNS
SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS.

st. Louis, May l9.-Resolutions
approving the proposed league of
nations and emphatically condemn
ing the publication of Sunday news
papers were adopted at today's ses-
sion OF the l3ast general assembly
of the Presbyterian church, U. S. A..
President Wilson's stand on the
league of nations was endorsed
unanimously and the senate was PEI
titioned to ratify the covenant.
Spirited discussion preceded the
adoption of the Sunday-newspaper
resolution, which calls on members
Of the church not ITO subscribe for.
read or advertise in it,
The Rev. DR.. John A. MacCollum
Of Philadelphia, in speech con-
demning the resolution, charged the
commissioners with insineerity.
- Let US be sensible about this
question:" he declared. Il did a
little detective work around the ho-
tells yesterday and saw former mod
orators, many secretaries OF boards
and about half the commissioners
here reading Sunday papers. The
Sunday paper is just as necessary as
the Sundy trolley, which you at
tempted to condemn several years
ago."
A resolution stating the Presby-
terians in convention here we're not
prepared to accept the proposal for
the federation Of all the Presbyter-
ian and reformed churches in Amer
ica, was adopted.
All games, sports, unnecessary
travelling, comniercialized and dn-
conlmercialized entertainment on
Sunday were denounced in other
resolutions adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
MEDAL TO ANNA SHAW,

Washington, May lo.-Secretary
Baker today presented the Distin-
guished Service medal to DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw, chairman Of the
woman's committee of the Council
OF National Defense, and to eight
officers of the army.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
GOMPERS RECEIVERS
FULLY FROM INJURIES.

New York, May 19.-Samuel
Gompers, president of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, who was
seriously injured here a month ago
when surface car collided with
taxicab, left for his home in Wash
ington tonight after physicians had
pronounced him entirely recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
l-}s!SsF 5 sssE i !
BITS OF NEWS
WILSON TO RETURN
BY WAY OF. ANTWERP.

Paris, May l9.-The question of
President Wilson sailing homeward
from Antwerp again is under con-
sideration.
II it is found that the harbor is
adequate for the draft of the presi-
dents vessel the trip to Brussels
will be deferred until stop can be
made there on the way to Antwerp
tor the homeward voyage.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
GERMANY IGNORES
WEEK OF MOURNING.

Paris, May 1o-(French Wireless
Service. 1.-The week of mourning in
Germany decreed by the govern
ment because OF the terms of the
peace treaty appears to have met
with little success. Reports arc that
nearly all the music halls remained
open and that in some places the
people danced all night. One bit Of
pungent comment comes from the
Volksblatt Of Halle, which says:
ut is not now, but on August l.,
1914. that general mourning should
have been ordered in Germany"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
BY Universal Service Staff Correspondent
Special Gable Dispatch.

Paris, May 19-The latest version of the mystery
clause in the treaty of peace concerning which nothing but
speculation and indefinite phraseoogy has appeared in the
press that peace will be accomplished fact soon
any three of the five great have ratified the docu
were specified and certainly that the United States
among them.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20

Fair Tuesday; warmer in east
portion; Wednesday partly cloudy;
possibly showers and cooler in
west portion.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
HAWkER FALLS|MT0 OCEAN
Peace to Come When Three
of Five Great Powers Sign
and Ratify Proposed Pact

"Mystery Clause in Treaty Said to Indicate That If
United States Senate Blocks Ratification of Docu-
ment, America May Be Left at Post When Resump-
ton of Trade is Begun.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
Raynhzm Optimistic.

Although associates OF Hawker
and Grieve late tonight reluctantly
conceded that the aviators "prob-
ably have failed" Captain Raynhams
was still optimistic as to the safety
Of the Sopwith and its crew. He
suggested that Hawker might have
landed at some isolated spoint on
the coast of ireland. The storm-
breeding depression referred to by
meteorologists was known to Haw-
ker and himself yesterday when ther
both decided to take the air."
said.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20
All Available Ships Searching
for Missing SeapIane; Huge
Crowds Await News
in London.

London, May 19.-London spent
the day in tense excitement and sus-
pense, awaiting the result Of Harry
Hawker's bold attempt to fly across
the Atlantic, and after day OF
anxious inquiries and unvcrified ru-
mors and speculation the fate Of the
pilot and his navigator, Mackenzie
Grieve, is still unknown.
A Sopewith machine, supposed to
be Hawker's, according to an ad-
miralty wireless report. descended
to the surface of the ocean 40. miles
west of the mouth of the Shannon.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-20

The flood of bills which is ex-
pected to make the new congress
momentous began in the house to-
day, and the senate's initial meas
ures will be presented tomorrow.
House resolution No. | was the
woman suffrage constitutional
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Expect County To Fill Part
of Salvation Army Quota
This Week, Despite Delay

Union county chairman. The Eliza
beth Lodge, d. 2. o. E., have taken
over the drive In that city with their
club house as county and city head
quarters. Colonel Lewis s. Thomp-
son, of Red Bank, is chairman; Major
Peter p. Rafferty,, vice chairman, and
Major ]. Lester Eisner, of Red Bank.
is treasurer of the Salvation Army
drive in Monmouth county. The AS
bury Park Lodge, B. p. o. G., with
William X. Devereaux. member of the
State Civil Service Commission as
chairman, have taken over the drive
in that city Of his district, Mr.. Shell
ley said.
Mr.. Shelley added that a group of
local Elks including the exalted Rul-
err. Fred Garretson, several past eK-
allied rulers. and Chairman Miller of
the Elks' charity committee. had met
and after strongly endorsing the SAL
walton Army campaign had decided to
urge the Perth Amboy b. p. o. Il. to
make the drive an "Elks proposition"
here.
Edward F. Houghton. chairman of
the Salvation Army drive for New
Brunswick, where the Elks have en-
tire charge of the Salvation Army
Campaign, reported material progress
to County Chairman Cannon Saturday.
Harry Rolfe Is secretary, and Theo-
dore Cohn, treasurer OF the Elks
Lodge, is compaign treasurer. The ex-
ecutive committee will number nifty
Elks. Mrs. James A. O'Connell is
chairman of the Women's Division.
william II. Everson. Sales Manager or
the interviewer Stocking Company, Is
chairman of the Speakers Committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19

With the opening today throughout
the country Of the Salvation Army's
drive for a National Home Service
Fund of $500 900, Martyr ID. Shell
ley, director of the campaign for this
district, announced that despite the
postponement OF the actual drive in
Middlesex county to May 6, a consid-
cradle portion OF this county's quota
of $4,000 would be subscribed this
week through soliciting committees.
This means, MI. Shelley said, that
Middlesex county will not be unrepre-
scented in the reports for h state
which are to be announced daily. New
Jerseys quota is $4,000. Postpone
ment OF the drive In Middlesex county,
Mr.. Shelley said, was decided on by
Bernard M. Cannon, county clerk,
who Is campaign chairman for Mid
dlesex because lodges of the b. p. o.
L. are rallying to the support of the
Salvation Army campaign In this
county as in other districts, and the
Elks needed more time for thorough
and complete organization.
At the anne time IL was felt that
as q matter of Middlesex pride this
county should figure as extensively as
possible in the state reports this week.
County Chairman Cannon Is confident
the delinquency will only be tempo
rary and that Middlesex will 60 lover
the top" a confidence supported by
the personnel and matured organiza-
ton for the drive throughout the
COUNTY.
Director Shelley said that Middlesex
was included with Union and Mon
mouth counties in District Ma. 8 of the
state. Thomas E. Collins, past ex-
allied ruler Of the Elizabeth Elks, Is