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New-York tribune., 1919-08-17

Londonderry walls is approved by the
evtreme Conservatives, but the Lib
.rl erals are strongly opposed to the move
Inc Morning Post" says:
we believe the Irish people them
selves will rejoice in their hearts to
see the government at last taking
strong measures against the Sim
reiners. The more stringent and ef-
fectlve these measures are, the better
the Irish will be pleased 1t must be
remembered that the Sim Fen move
ment IS tyranny, blackmail enforced
by violence. With these outrages S
going on we feel sense of shame at
the spectacle
The Daily News" referring to the
oecIslon to send the troops, says:
lhls IS the crowning folly of the
recent misgovernment of Ireland. The
olhn rem movement is only dangerous
as as secret society and Governor General
rrench IS forcing it to become one
Al the government can't keep order in
county Clare without a crusade of this
KIND, their failure is self-confessed
Vh the other hand, they are using the
disorders merely as an excuse in their
campaign. What is to be said. Them
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17

tam bill of rights protecting the lib.
erties OF the states and the people, and
me concurrence of some states s--nota-
oiy New York and observation-disclosures
secured only by promises that steps
would be taken for early amendments
10 remove the objections most STRONGLY
urged. The first Congress, the form !
attorney General recalled, redeeme ed
.uose promises by submitting the first
sS. ahendments, which have been char
"c'erlzed as bill of rights
American Example Followed
ne delegates to the peace confer
ence IN Parls.' declared Mr.. Wicker
sham' followed the example of the
Iramers of the Constitution of the
onlted States by Incorporating into the
ooSenaht OF the league of nations a
proNIsioh Tor Its amendment by vote
VI lne members of the league, whose
representatives compose the council
now nlne IN number. and bv a majority
OF the members whose representative
compose the assembly.
Let the Senate ratify the treatv and
mus avert from America the reproach
OF depnvlng the world of the rreat
nope. the radiant promise of world
a., alileu Tor the preservation of peace
"eh let those measures for improve
Ineht OF the instrument, for the better
safeguarding of the national tradit;ons
ana Insututions of America. be formu-
Iated by the Senate or by both houses
OF congress and transmitted to the
american representatives. in the assem-
o!y ana IN the council of the league of
with instructions to present
ana press them for adoption as amend
ments to the covenant.
Recognized as Experiment
Has not the time come for action in
Spired by the wisdom and the example
OF the trainers and those who promoted
0he constitution of the United States 80
ne covenant, Mr.. Wickersham de-
ciared, very carefully avoided any un-
oue ehcroachment upon the sovereigntv
OF any OF the states which may become
members of the league" and added that
Its trainers obviously recognized it as
q great experiment.
Opposition to the covenant. excent
from those who reject it entirely. tbe
former Attorney General declared. had
neen reduced to half dozen points
which could be handled in the wav sug-
&ested. and he expressed the opinion
mat the prestige and power Of Amer
lca are so great that it scarcely can be
doubted that any amendments thus rec
commended would fail Of adoption save
Tor demonstrably convincing reasons"
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
" onen'S Endorsement of
League Held Premature
Mrs. WediU Mccormick Asserts
They Were Unfamiliar With
Pact, but Are Studying 1t
Nelo York Tribune
Wdshingto9l Bureau

" ASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Women's
organizations of the country that have
indorsed the league of nations did so
without sufficient education as to the
covenant of that proposed institution,
in the opinion Of Mrs Medill McCor-
mick, chairman Of the Republican
Women's National Executive Commit
tee, whose return to Washington was
announced to-day by Republican head
quarters.
Mrs. Mccormick. who is the wife of
been passing the earlier part of the
summer on her farm in that state.
Il am completely engrossed in this
league of nations issue because | re-
gard it as the biggest, most important
and most serious matter which the
sider,' said Mrs. Mccormick. 1t is so
big that those of us who deal in poll
tics as politics cannot think now Of
partisan issues. The league is not
partisan issue. Until this issue is out
of the way, we can hardly talk about
partisan politics. Since my return to
Washington | have heard no partisan
affairs discussed. The league of ma
tions is the only topic which can com
mand the attention of the leaders OF
the Republicans as we'll as the Demo
Gratis.
"Fortunately so much discussion of
the league and the efforts of many
interested persons are resulting now
in men and women of the country be-
coming better Informed as to the prin-
ciples involved in the issue. In this,
as in every other public concern, the
women of the country are just IS
much interested as are the men. Only
yesterday | had letters from Republi-
can women in California, Rhode Island,
Nebraska and Illinois expressing them
selves very clearly and definitely about
the league. They are asking that
express my opinion about the league
and what | would do about voting for
it, if | were Senator. l have never
so expressed myself because the
function Of my committee is to help
furnish the vehicle upon which the
Republican nominees of the next ma
tional election may ride to victory. But
these letters from we'll separated
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
First Division Starts
From Rhine for Home
anguard of A. f. +. Ends VIGIL
at Coblenz and Will Be
in I. 5. Next Month

coBLENZ, Aug. Is (By The Asso-
GATED Press). The hunting lodge of
Bertha Krupp, the palace of the Prince
or wed and many castles of note viii
pe vacated IN the next few days bv the
lst Division of the American arrnv
which yesterday began entraining for
brest, being the last division to leave
the Rhine for the United States.
p.. ne territory on the east bank of the
hhlne' held by the Americans since
December, is rich in history. having
been occupied at various times by The
Romans, the Gaufs, French. Spanish,
Swedes and again b. the French and
py me Americans. Hall the American
bridgehead area Will once moro he
turned over to the French.
bertha krupps modern lodge, which
Is elaporately decorated inside and out
win bronze castings made by expert
workmen OF the krupp plant at Essen,
bugs the shoulder of mountain over,
looking a valley.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
Former Enroy Says 4. s.
Sheired Coreun Protests
If. B. Hubert Declares He Vos
Denied Hearing by Roosereh
Betore Japan Seized Nathan

- NASHlNGTON, Aug 16.-Professor
Homer 3; Hubert, VINO went to Corea
LOT thc state Department in 1852 and
VINO iater acted as an envoy for the
1orean government, filed with the Sen
ate Foreign Relations Committee To-
day an extensive recital CHARGING
Japanese brutalities in Corea as bear
ing on the treaty provision giving Ger
man rights IN Shantung to Japan He
Qeclared japanese rule in Corea had
become unbcarable and unless the
must look on and see the rapid ex-
tncton of nation of $4,000, 900
people"
Professor Hubert said that in 1905
ne delivered to the State Department.
after several attempts to get q hearing.
a letter from the Emperor of Corea
bitterly protesting against a Japanese
protectorate, and that Elihu Root. then
Secretary Of State, later wrote that
the kmperor's letter was laid before
President Roosevelt Although he was
the accredited representative of the
Emperor, he said, he was refused an
opportunity to see the President.
But on the day before | was admit
ted at The State Department." the
statement continued "the Administra-
ton, without word to the Emperor or
government of Corea or to the Corcan
legation, and knowing we'll the contents
of the undelivered letter, accepted
Japan's unsupported statement that it
was all satisfactory to the Corean gov
ernment and people"
Professor Hubert said he gave to
the State Department cablegram
from the Emperor, declaring the pro
tectorate had been "extorted at the
point Of the sword and therefore is
null and void
There is no right solution" con-
tinued the statement, except the res
toration of the complete independence
OF the Corean neonle.N
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
Ne1u Irish Crisis
Caused by Troops
New York Tribune


,,,, European Buren,.
LONDON, Aug. 16.-The govern
ments decision to take direct measures
against the Sim Feiners of Coun+v
Glare. Ireland, where matters bavo
oeen bordering on the edge of critical
Tor several months, seems destined TO
lead to trouble, which conceivable may.
spread throughout Ireland. The nras.
ent situation is described by observers
as extremely delicate
According to "The Daily News" tho
contest for power is between the Irish
republicans and the ant-Home Rulers
The various shootings and Other dis-
orders are merely symptoms of the
clash between the two rival author;-
ties. The disorders have prevented
othclals elected by Irish constituencies
from carrying out their programme
rms TACT, according 70 Joseph Devlin.
the widely known Irish NJ. F.. is one
of the fundamental difficulties to he
surmounted. He insists that the pres
ent situation shows more clearly than
ever the need Of Irish representation
in Parliament.
The action of the government in
ordering troops to man the famous
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
Iextual Changes Mean
Negotiation of a Ne,U
Treaty, Says Hitchcock

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass, Aug. 16.-"lt
Will be pretty tough job for this
country to negotiate new treaty with
Germany, but that is just what it will
mean if the treaty now before the Sem
ate is textually changed" Senator
Hitchcock, the Administration leader
In the Senate, declared to-day at his
summer home here, in discussing Re-
publican efforts to amend the docu-
ment.
"lnstead of a treaty imposed by mill
tary force" said the Senator, I'VE shall
have to make such a treaty as Ger
many is willing to sign, and we shall
lose the advantages Of the imposed
treaty"
In discussing the situation with the
President yesterday, Senator Hitch
cock said, this point was brought up
and the President laughingly remark ed
that he might send Senators Lodge
and Knox, chief opponents of
ratification, to Germany, to nego-
tiate a new treaty. He said this the
Senator said, ''by way of illustrating
what a tough Job it would be"
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
Zita Netoes Plan to Put
Charles Back: i'm Hungary


PARIS, Aug. Dignitaries of the
former Austrian regime have reiterated
their requests that former Emperor
Charles assume an active pavt in Aus
trlan affairs. according to a dispatch
received here from Zurich. It is said
that the former monarch was sounded
on the subject before Archdu&e Joseph
seized control at Budapest
The last discussion is reported to
have been lengthy, emissarics attempt
ing to show the former Emperor and
King that the archduke's assumption
of power in Hungary made his chances
brighter, but he was reluctant to con
sent, and no decision was reached.
After the conference former Empress
Zita, who was present. said
81 have had enough talking, gentle
men. Hofburg was he'll for us. We
have done our duty to the end, and
we have suffered enough. To return is
an impossibility."
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
'RoHU Treaty., -
Wickershan, Says
document Can Be Amend-
ed Later, He Declares,
IN Appeai for League

WASHINGTON, Aug. ls.-Former At
%rneF General Wickersham, in state
fat iasnt esued through the League to En-
So So feace to-day, called upon the
iba ibn@Ie TO ratlfy the peace treaty, with
tbo tbe league of nations covenant, and
h'. hs"en prepare to perfect the document
ssa ss amendment through the assembly
nnu ,nna council of the league, in the same
NJ nsaaner as, he pointed out, the trainers
for me a., american Constitution provided
rs amendment by the states.
w;Si1itics of the Constitution, Mr..
ps.s m,.aersnam declared in his state
opposed it because it did not con-
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17

states indicate that public opinion is
becoming enlightened about the league,
and Congress will do with the tleague,
whatever public opinion directs it to
do.
II do not feel that any one can
predict what the issues in the next
campaign will be. 1t has been found
usually that issues in political cam
palgns Of national aspect are those
dealing with the future ard not those
OF the past. The league Of nations
will be a past issue by the time Of
the next national election OF course
the record of each party in regard to
the league will have something to do
with ths way some of the voters cast
their ballots, but | do not expect it
will be a live issue"
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
Looting Mobs Stone Soldiers
in Clash at Londonderry:
Factions Fight at Arch
With De Valera's Picture
Property Damage Heavy
British Forces Withdrawn
Later i'm Effort to Curb
Disorder in Irish City

QUEENSTOWN, Aug. 16 (By The As
sociated Press).-A party of men to-
day fired rifles on Rocky Island, in the
harbor behind Haulbowline Island. The
military on Rocky Island replied with
machine guns. The firing continued
for some time. 1t is not known
whether there were any casualties.
Rocky Island is the smallest of the
three islands in Cork Harbor, off
Queenstown. 1t contains powder
magazine Haulbowine, the next in
size, contains the naval dockyard, and
is the depot for ordnance stores. Fort
Westmoreland is located on Spike
Island. Just opposite the entrance to
the harbor
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
France Rejects Big Bid
For Tobacco Monopoly

pARlS, Aug. 16.-~An American CAPT.
tal,st, the newspapers say, has
offered to give the French govern
ment an annual royalty of 1000 900,
600 francs (s20o,ooo.o0o) for the to-
oacco monopoly. Although this offer
was 20o,0o0,0o0 francs (S40,0OO, O,0O0)
above the returns to the govern
ment from the monopoly, the Min
lstry of Finance refused it.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17

t though the troops have been r,;.s
drawn from the scene ''e" with
drr;nn "a number of rioters were iniured
diery's d"llns S'arges nr; by the police and sol.
down down and "A poIice l;csI inspector was knocked
@ baton charge. The troops declare Jare"g 3 "a a
none Of them fired any shots nd and INA INA.
wnen ud"a they drove back the crowds thcv tna,
ansAnced ahs IN; with their bayonets raised in IN
BELFAST. Aug. 1e.-Ten Nationalist
eexceurslon,sts ese were injured durinn 81 y
hhght Friday with Orangemen at T;s a
onrn' n1an County Down. Serious riotinp
Tyrone. A''"no' county
The trouble at Lisburn took n,sco
after the Nationalists had attended % P'a'e e
LADY 1 pay. celebration at Louth. q
no,;con,o III rne riot at Coal Island several
jured severely. "e'e IN
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
Goats, Capes and Euening Wraps

Lay stress on the effectiveness of duvetyn,
other soft, silky fabrics and metal brocades
Typical lndlvlduallzed Bonwt Teller & Co. models
have been fashioned of these exquisite fabrics Duve-
tyn IN simple modes appropriate for daytime and
informal evening functions, many restricted evening
wear by light shadngs and elaborate trimmings
Other models of soft silky reveal their high
character by the tailoring and unusual stve motifs
Luxurious evening wraps are Of metal brocades Dor
dered and collared with fur
EACH DAY INTRODUCES NEW VERSIONS OF
AUTUMN MODES IN MILLINERY BLOUSES
FOOTWEAR, NECKWEAR, VEILINGS. BEADED
BAGS AND THE ACCESSORIES OF DRESS.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
7ailZeur Suits
Developed in several
entirely new silhouettes

There are distinctive Suits with me
dunn length or long coats. The newer
fabrics are Peach Bloom, Duvet
Superior. Vellouse and Llama Cloth.
At this shop in particular there is an
extraordinarily large collection OF
duvetyn tailleurs. Many are fur
trimmed. but in addition there are
untrimmed models individualized by
the characteristic hnesse of Bonwit
Teller & Co. tailoring
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17
Frocks and Gowns
ForeteU boufant effects
and favor short sleeves

ForeteU boufa ant effects
and favor short sleeves
Notably new in daytime Frocks are
those of rich brocades Of tailored Sim
plicity Duvetyn is shown partiahty:
also attractive models in Poiret Twill.
Tricolette, Satin, Georgette Crepe,
Tafeta Silk or Velvet. For evening
gowns there are metal tissues, silk
nets and superb laces, made bouffant
with drapes, paniers or hoops, as we'll
as the always becoming straight-line
silhouette.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-17

LONDONDERRY, Aug. l6.-Rioting
and looting took place in this city last
night and early this morning. Troops
charged on mobs, but did not fire any
shots. The soldiers. however, were
met with a volley of stones when they
attempted to break up Nationalists
demonstration. The monetary loss
from lootng and from damage to
property is estimated at thousands Of
pounds by police authorities.
The trouble started when National
lists set fire to large number of tar
barrels, which had been collected be-
meath an arch over which was dis
played a picture of Edward de Valera,
president Of the Irish Republic, and
sang the "Soldiers' Song" Unionists
responded by singing the national
anthem.
One force of troops kept the crowds
apart, while other detachments at
tempted to clear the streets, charging
upon the throngs repeatedly.
Bricks and stones were hurled at the
charging troops, one soldier being
seriously hurt. The Nationalists were
finally driven back to their own
quarters
Windows were smashed and shops
we're looted by the crowds and the
city was in darkness the entire night.
More rioting is feared tonight, al
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-01
OLD RESIDENT OF BARRE
Daniel H. Clark Died Yesterday at Rox.
bury. Mass.

Daniel II. Clark, for many years a
resident of Barre, died yesterday morn
ing at a sanstorium in Roxbury, Mass.,
of hardening of the arteries, with which
he had been i'll since last February; and
the body was brought to Barre this
morning by H. w. Knight, at whose
home Mr. Clark had resided until he was
taken to the sanatorium for treatment.
Prayer service will be held at the grave
side in Elmwood cemetery tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Clark was born in East Barre Aug.
81, 1887, and came to Barre more than
40 years ago. For many years he CON
Quoted a candy and notions store in
Barre and latterly he had been engaged
in market gardening. Three years ago
he went to Boston to live with his niece,
Mrs. Knight, thus continuing a residence
with that family which covered many
years while they were residing in Barre
Mrs. Knight is the nearest relative sur
viving but there are several cousins, in.
cluding DR.. Leonard Clark of Waverly,
Mass. He married Ellen Wood of Barre,
who died many years ago. Mr.. Clark
was highly respected by large number
of people in Barre and vicinity, being
better known by the older residents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-01
THREE LOSE LICENSES
To Operate Motor Vehicles in Vermont
for Remainder Of Season.

Three motor vehicle divers win not
operate their machines for the rest of
the season, their licenses having been
suspended by the secretary of state.
These are: George LaPlant of Randolph,
who operated motorcycle: reason, run
ming into an automobile driven by Z. D.
Camp near Bethel; Florence H. Sturte-
want of Hartland, careless driving by
running her automobile into a team
Clarence G. Gallagher of Waitsield, care
less driving of bis motorcycle by run
ming into the rear end of a coal team.
The report showed that Gallagher was
able to see the team for half mile but
complained that the team did not get out
of the road quick enough.
The report of an accident near Ran
dolph Sept 20, when the automobile Of
Roy Howard of Randolph ran into that
of George c. Flint of Braintree, has been
received at the secretary of states office,
as has the report of the car of w. B..
Scott Of Barre Town being hit by an
other car in Barre on the corner of Ma
pie avenue Sept. 90. The driver of the
other car did not stop TO see what dam
age was done. The driver of the collid
ing car has not yet made his report to
the secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-01
GIVES LAND TO STATE
Willard S. Martin Deeds Top of Spruce
Mountain.

Chief Forester Hastings is completing
arrangements for parking the top of
Spruce mountain in Orange and is ar
ranging to place the following apprecia-
tion on a suitable marker on the top of
the mountain: This land was decided to
the state Of Vermont by Willard S. Mar
tin of Plainfield for fire detection pur-
poses" Mr.. Martin recently decided to
the state some two acres of land and a
right of way to the spot. The state is
improving the road to the place. The
buildings are being permanently con-
structed They are painted white and
are suitable to weather" the changing
conditions of Vermont climate. Spruce
mountain is very slightly place and
one of the best locations in this section
for fire detection.
The workmen have been advised to
park" the top of the mountain and not
to cut any tree that can be left that will
help in the general parking" appearance
Of The mountain. From time to time, as
the money permits, the top of the noun
tain will be beautified so that it will be-
come one OF the attractive places in this
section. The mountain is about 1000
feet above sea level
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-01
SLOW PROGRESS MADE
In Trial of Hale vs. Morse in Washington
County Court.

Little progress was made Tuesday IN
the trial of the civil case of G. o. Hale
of Aiiddlesex VS. H. Lester Morse of that
town to recover $1,000 damages, alleged
to have been suffered for trespass BY
cutting timber off land which Mr.. Hale
claims to own. Mr.. Hale testified rela-
tive to the transfer of the property tG
him. The case involves some l3 acres OF
land which is in part covered by sugar
bush. Joseph Chaplin qualified as civil
engineer and then testified from map
which he used, giving data connected
with the running of the lines around the
property which Mr., Hale claims to own,
He was followed by Stillman Lawrence,
who owned the land at one time and
sold it in two portions; he told about
the lines after the division. Much time
was spent in objection to the submis
sion of certain evidence.
The jury il composed of John Baird
Waitsfeld; +. ]. Bartlett, Plainfield; F.
G.. Bemis, Marshfeld; r. E- Campbell,
Fayston; Z. j. Converse, Calais T. H.
Edison, Montpelier; T. +. Ferris, More
town; Ira L. Holden, Mortified; George
Kent, Barre; A. ]. Patterson, Duxbury j;
Lewis Rock, Northtield; T. V. Wiley,
Barre Town.
The plaintiff rested his case this fore
noon after Peter Bilodeau, Joseph Leno
and Harry Carr had been on the stand,
and the defendant began to testify
shortly before noon.
Harry Ahern was placed in county jail
to-day by Deputy Sheriff Morris for
want of $4,000 bail in civil action
brought by George j. Wilfore of Will
liamstown in an alienation suit.