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Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
British Plan For
 League Of Nations
Details Outlined in Concrete Form For the First Time Given Out at Paris.

Paris, Jan. 24-(By The A. p The much discussed British plan for 6 league of nations. which has just been completed, can now be outlined in concrete form to the people of the United States for the first time.
 The following details, though unof- fiCial and subject to alteration. rep resent in substance, the plan that Will be laid before the peace conference.
 The main feature of the league pro- vided for in the plan will be the es- tablishment of machinery for handi- ing international disputes This will be based on an agreement amoag the members of the league not 10 inter- fere with the territorial integrity of states or to permit others to inter fere with them.
 The rendering of assistance and guidance to new and undeveloped states to maintain freedom of transit and just commercial relations between the members of the league are some of the principal aims to be supervised by the league. A committee to ruie on the question of trade in ammuri- ton and arms. and before which would also come up for study international problems relating to economics al.ti sanitation will be appointed. \ like central body for handling ihterEa- tional labor questions is provided for ih the plan.
 In this connection it is he'd that all international bodies now existing, and any which may be created, must be brought together in some central place, which vii he the capital 0f the league. and work in close coop
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
NEW ENGLAND MEN
 FROM PRISON GAMES

Washington, Jan. 24.-The war de- rartment made public tonight d list of men of the army and navy reported as having been released from German Trison camps. Among the navy men given in the list were 2 members of the crew of the British steamer Els meraldes, which was captured and sunk by the German raider Moewe in March, 1917. Men released:
 Navay Aviator George T. Roe, Bos- ton, and the following army were re- ported as having passed through Switzerland en route to France after having been released:
 Peter J. Mccormick. If Farberry street, RoxbuTy, Mass.
 Joseph Stetncamp, Bridgeport.
 Eugene c. Mielewski, Providence,
 George R. McMann. Springfield, Mass, has been released from Camp Rastatt, Germany, and returned to France.
 The following members of the crew of the EsmeraIdes were reported as having been released from German camps and sailed December s for Denmark:
 Edward P. Mcdonald. Lowell. Mass.
 Joseph w. Morgan, Pawrucket, R. |
 James Albert Lacoome, Chelsea, Mass.
 The following navy men are rerort- co released from German prison camps and have arrived in Scotland:
 John F. Murphy, Steamship Jacob Jones', NewpGtt, R. I.
 Albert Demallo, Steamship Jacob Jones), New Bedford, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
STATEMENT BY EXECUTIVES
 OF RAILROAD BROTHERHOOD

Cleveland, O., Jan 24-The chief executives of the four railroad brother hoods issued the following statement today upon their return from tr;n to Washington regarding the organiza- tion's wage requests.
 The director general of railroads has given the chief executives of the four transportation brotherhoods as surance of the earliest possible decis- ion by him in reference to wage re- quests presented to the board of rail road wages and working conditions last October.
 Such decision is not possible before March 1 next but the benefits of such decision are to be>Undevstood as in full force and effect at this time, and the delay in issuing final decision by the director general has been absolutely unavoidable.
 The assurance that the benefits of such order when issued are in effect at this time should suffice to stop any unrest or agitation caused on account of delay"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
CROMWELL SISTERS JUMP
 FROM FRENCH STEAMER

Bordeaux, Jan. 24-Misses Gladys and Dorothy Cromwell, sisters, of New ork, leaped from the raj, of the french steamer To Lorraine as the steamer was in the Garonne river bound for New York today. Both were drowned.
 Both the young women belonged to the American Red Cross and were returning home. A letter found n Lhelf stateroom and address to t!3e commanding GHcer of their Red Cross unit, informed him of their intention
 to lend it al.
 The Misses Cromwell are said to
 have belonged to prominent New
 ork family. They had spent mufE
 tune at the front and friends said they had complained of being tired physically and mentally.
 The Cromwell sisters were twins. thlrty-tWo years old. They had been in the service of the Red Crcss since February, 1918, most of the tune at Chalons sur Marne, where they were engaged in canteen work For several | months they were within range of 1 the German guns and in the midst Of constant airpl8ne raids.
 When the cdnteen closed the sisters
 entered the evacuation hospitals. ] where they continued work under Flgh pressure. Miss Barnett, the i-1- 1 mediate superior officer of the Misses i Cromwell, told The Associated Press
 that they were the best liked and the ! most devoted workers she had. Miss 1 Barnett believes that the reaction from the long. strain and high nervous 1 tension under bombardments caused 1 the sisters to become Respondent | They were cheerful and hapry when 1 they left Paris. she said.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
 OF SUPREME COUNLIL

Paris, Jan 2l-The following or- heiai communication was issued this evening dealing with the afternoon session Of the Supreme Council:
 The presidet of the United States Of America, the premiers and foreign secretaries of the United States. of the British empire, France and Italy and the representative of Japan met at the Quai d'Orsay this afternoon from @ o'clock to 5.l5.
 The missio of the lilies and associ- ated great powers to Poland was first discussed and it was agreed that M Pichou should prepare draft instruc- -ious tO the mission for the approval of the representatives of the powers.
 'It was agreed that one press repre- sentative for each of the five great powers should be permitted to ac- company the mission.
 The question of territory readiust- meuts in connection with tho conquest of the German colonies was then talk an up. Sir Robert Borden, prime min- isrgr of Canada; MT Hughes, prime minister of Australia; General Shuts, representative of General Botha. the prime minister of South Africa, and Mir Massey. prime minister of New Zealand. were present and explained he particular interest of the re- pctive domnions in regard to this question.
 The next meeting of the allied min .sters will takc place on Monday morn ing at ten o'clock.
 "The peace conference will hold a nlenarv sitting at the ministry of for ign affairs tomorrow Saturday, at -breo o'clock"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25

Washington, Jan. 24.- To solve the problem of unemploye& discharged sold<rs, the war departme5t has or dered that no man be discharged from the army against his desire until such tune as he can obtain employment in civil life
 It was announced today that orders had been telegraphed to all depart ment and division comm aMders at Secretary B lers direction. to retain all men who desire to rem3il. tempor- arily in the service. without prejudice to their subsequent disch..rge to take employment. The order follows:
 All commanding officers will take steps to insure that every cnisted man i'll their command understand thoroughly nat the war department does not desire to discharge any sol dier who canns- secure civil employ ment. It will be made cIe.r to every soldier that where he would normally be discharged under orders for demo- bilizatfon, he may remain temporarily in the military service at his own written request until such lime as lie can secure employment The fact that he requests to remain ir the army temporarily does not in any way oper- ate to compel him to remain in the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
TO HASTEN ACTION ON
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Paris, Jan. 24.-Respousive to de- hands in the United States and Great Britain which are echoed in Germany, for an immediate conclusion of the peace treaty, efforts are being made to hasten the adoption Of a plan for lcgue ofnations. 1t is declred to be the conviction of the delegates that no permanent peace can be made until certain principles to govern the rela- uons between the states have been ac- Cepted by the peace conference.
 Such questions as the arrangement of boundaries, the assumption of in- demnitles and separations and the creation of constituted authorities are regarded as the very basis of the trea- ty of peace and not only the American delegates, but also the British and French delegates are understood to be of the opinion that these things can not be safely composed in special peace treaties, but must be founded upon the general principles forming the basis of a league of nations.
 Another consideration is the like ihood that if the treaty of peace is signed first, there will be little dispo- 7ition among the delegates to finger in Paris to complete d league of na- lions.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25

ed in engineering, shipbuilding and mining are idle.
 Australian Government sanctioned formation of company to survey aerial route between Australia and the Far East
 The senate late yesterday confirmed the nomination of Joseph 3. jLast.nan of Massa chusetts to be a member of JEe Interstate Commerce Commission.
 Senator King introduced a resolution requiring the Shipping Board to re- yoke all orders preventing ship con- struction in America for foreign ac- count.
 Admiral Sir David Beatty will soon give up command of the fleet and come to London as First Sea Lord of the Admiralty
 British steamer Hoya, employed as a relief ship by the '. M. c. A, was caught in an ice jam going from Lon don to ArchangeI
 Representatives of the Copper Ex- port Association will sail for Europe soon to take steps to organize branches in foreign countries.
 Continued heavy rains in the North west have crippled the railroads and caused damage amounting to hun- dreds of thousands of dollars.
 pr. John H. bowman of Cleveland, who led the first American Red Cross tuberculosis mission to Italy, died tt the New York hospital. Railroad Director Hines denied the Government had signed contract with !. the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad at an annual rental of $27,- 00O.0 900.
 According to a tobacco manufacturer arriving at New York from Havana the price of Cuban cigars are slated for a sharp increase owing to the In- duenza epidemic.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25

eration with the league if the effort to promote international cooperation is 10 be successful The British plans calls for a general conference Of the delegates of all nations memLer uf the league and for a smaller idterna- tional executive council for the trans action of ordinary business.
 4 permanent secretariat for tue league would be presided over by a man of authority and experience in European affairs sitting at the capi- tai of the league with all necessary diplomatic immunities. Periodic meetings of the leagues delegates are provided for, but it is pointed cut that il probably would be convenient for states to appoint permanent repre- sentatives 10 the capital who would act for their countries until more au thoritatiVe delegates arrived.
 The plan excludes some states, like Germany, from the league for the present, on the ground of untruatwor- thiness, but it holds that this exclu. sion should not be prolonged unnec- eSsarily. Every civilized state with 9 settled governrk-nt will be invited to join the league. Provisions for sep arate representation for India and the British dominions is provided Eor.
 Disputes for settlement are divided into two classes-Justiciable anu non- justiciable-and each state will be the final judge as to whether a dispute is justiciable or not.
 The establishment of a permanent court of international justice tor the settlement of justiciabIe disputes is proposed and until it is created a court of arbitration is suggested. Eli ther a council or a conference of the league is thought to be the proTcr or gan for the consideration of ron- jus ticiable quanTfs.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
INSURANCE MEN ACCUSED
 OF TRADING WITH ENEMY

New York, Jan. o4-Edward Mein- el and William Y. Wemple, insurance brokers, were accused of trading with the enemy in an indictment returned here today by the federal grand jury, They are held in 10000 bail each on charge of having placed reinsurance for H. MutZenbecher. of Hamburg, Germany. through Paul Clausen, of Copenhagen, alleged to have been an agent of the German firm
 The defendants. who pleaded not guilty declared that the indictment was based on communications in 1917 between them and French and Russian insurance companies which they rep resented. They denied ever having communicated with the enemy and stated their belief that the foreign companies which they represented had had no enemy connexions.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
GOMPERS CONFERRED WITH
 CANADIAN LABOR LEADERS

Paris. Jan. 24-Samuel Clnmpers, president of the American Federation Of Labor, and other members of the American labor delegation row in Paris, had a conference last night with Gustav FrauCl and r. N. Draper, Canadian labor leaders. ana Leon Jouhaux and other leaders Of the French general labor federation. MT Gompers wanted to have the labor leaders agree to the holding Of au nter-allied labor conference in Paris before the socialist and labor confer ance at Berne, bat N. JouhauN. while not opposed to preliminary cE- ahance of views among the allied la nor leaders. pointed out that it was impossible 10 hold meeting in Paris. He said that many allied delegates would be unable to come 10 Ilris be- fore going to B Brne.
 It was agreed finally that there should be an exchange of views next week between the representatives of the American. Canadian, French, Bel gian and British labor lcdeyatious. Mir. Gompers and his colleagues later had d; lner with George Nl,1u Barnes, the British labor leader. and ;alkpd over the British laDor pler which Mir. Barnes will present to the peace conference to which he is or" Of the British delegates.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25

army for long period Of time against
 his will. Any man who wou normal
 " have been discharged If ke had not
 expressed his desire in writing to re-
 main in the service, may thereafter be
 discharged from the ser! i'-, at his own
 request wherever he tninas he may
 secure employment. Al such men as
 gre retained temporarily under the
 above authority will be attached to
 the most convenient unlt and where
 -he+r services will be most useful" in connection with this policy, adopted after orders were issued last
 week for Rehabilitation of tbe combat divisions in the United States, it was
 sold that action to prevent large
 proportion of these mer from facing
 unemployment was taken not only to protect the soldier individually. but because of it's effects upon employment conditions throughout the country. Another aspect of the nei- policy is that the families of narrlnd soldiers will continue to draw their allotments from the government during this tenn porary service. For the time being at least. the war department will have ample work. to keep the men busy in handling dHmobiIization uf other | troops and in storing war ma;er1al and | in similar tasks.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
CANADA TO DEPoRT
 INTERNED PRISONERS

Ottawa, Jan. 24-The Dominion government has decided that all ene- my interned prisoners who may be considered as dangerous or undesir- able shall be repatriated with the lea st possible delay. The minister of jus tice has therefore been authorized under the authority of the war meas ures act to direct the expulsion, re- moval or deporta ton from Canada of all undesirable aliens. It has been ascertained through the colonial of fees that repatriation is now possible of a number not extending one hun dred adult males.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
DEMANDS OF LOWELL
 TEXTILE COUNCIL REFUSED

Lowell, Mass. Jan. 24-The Lowell Cotton Manufacturers Association. through its secretary, $. T. Whittier, las refused the demand Of the Lowell Textile Council for the basic i9 hour week to begin February 3. In letter tc the council, made public today, t.le manufacturers say that the success cf the textile industry in New Eng land depends upon it's meeting rhe competition offered by other parts Of the country. The letter ads that neither present business conditions nor the prospect for the immediate future warrant a reduction in week iy working hours from 54 to is.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25

Paris Jan. 24.-The question of the internationaliztion of ports and water ways and in certain cases, railways which is to come before the peace con- ference session Saturdaf, has been Giv- on careful study by American spe- cialists on the subject. It is believed that they will present some advanced views on the question.
 lt is felt that the carrying out of this proposal, which is the third of Presi- dent Wilson's fourteen points, will bring about the removal of many caus- es of friction which have existed be- cause of unjust control of information al means of communication.
 That some of the new states expect cd to grow out of the war may be wholly inland, it is declared, empha-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
MAXlMALISTS PENETRATE
 ARGENTINE TERRITOPv

Buenos Aires, Jan. 24.-Five hum dred MaXimalists. after a battele with the frontier police at Port Natales Chile, have penetrated Argentine ter ritory toward Rio Gallegos, in Pata- gonia, according to information re- ceived by the government. Warships and troops have been sent to meet them
 It is reported from Punta Arena S that MaEimalists tried unnecessarily
 to fight their way into the penitenti- ary there to hberate the anarchist BarrarO, convicted of responsibility for the escape of the anarchist Radow- isky, who was sentenced to life in- prisonment in 1920 for the assassina- tion of Chef of Police Falcon of Buenos Aire.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
MONARCHIST CAUSE IS
 GAINING IN p0PTIIcAI

London, Jan. 24-According to des- patches from Lisbon the situation is developing adversely for the gov ernment. The mOnarchist cause is gaining many adherents in Lisbon and is rapidly extending the field of oper- ations to the north.
 The manarchy having been pro- claimed at Louza, Sac Thiago. Villa do Condo and Barcellos, it is feared that nothing can now avert civil war
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
TRAGIC DEATHS OF PRIYATEs
 WHITNEY AND CASEY

New York, Jan. 24.-Serseant Paui s Bender. Of Washington, D. C, who vas attached to the 327th Tank Bat taIton, was one Of the passense:s on the Accomac He told of the tragic deaths of James NcKica Whitney Of x. J., and James Casey Of Waterbury, Conn, the crew Of tank. or October 1. in the ArGcnni. The enemy get in two direct hits on tGeir tank shortly after It went over he top that morning, destroying it.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
FUTILE HELD FOR DEATH OF
 MRS. CAROLINE K. FROHLICH

New Haven, Conn. Jan. 24.-Arthur J Futile of this city is held crirni- inally responsible for the death of Mrs. Caroline K. Frohlich in a find ing handed down today by Coroner Eli NtN. Futile will bn arrested on a csarre oi mmslau&hJar. Mrs. Froh- !ich wr# killed lasl Monday night when she was struck by an automobile driven by Tuttlc,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
AMERICAN MINE OWNERS
 LECTURED BY VILLA

Washington, Jan. 24.-Three Ameri- can mine owners of Chihuahua Holmes ATathewson and Deavitt- were captured recently by Pancho Villa and released after they had given up a supply and listened 10 al lecture from the bandit on better payI and shorter hours for their employes. A state department despatch from Chihuahua today reported the inci- dent.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25

sizes the necessity for the removal of barriers to access to the sea which the American delegates are expected to fa- yor
 Tn question of the Scheldt, the Dar- danelles and certain other waterways, it is expected, will be decided by a commission, though it probably will approach with caution the subject of canals in which America is particular ly interested because of the Panama Cnal.
 International control of railways un- der certain circumstances, it is said, will be favored by the American dele gates. Such railways are the line from Danzig to Poland and the Bagdad Railway which are regarded as substi- tutes for natural waterways.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
READJusTMENT OF GERMAN
 coLONIALS CONSIDERED

Paris, Jan. 24-The question of ter ritorial establishments in connection with the conquest of the German colo- 1ies was taken up at the afternoon session of the Supreme Council. Co., onial premiers explained the inter asts of their respective domains in .hese problems.
 It was decided that the plenary sit ing of the peace conference should be held at three o'clock Saturday aft sruoon.
 The Supreme council agreed that Foreign Minister Pichon of France hould prepare for the approval of the nowers a draft of instructions for inc mission which will be sent to Po- land.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
DECLARES HOUSE WILL
 REFUSE TO SEAT BERGER

Washington, Jan. 24-Representa :. tive Gillett of Massachusetts, repunii- can candidate for the speakership in the next house, issued a statement roday saying the first act of the new house should bo to refuse ..a- ,, Victor Berger, socialist rcrrr ca.at,,H- .Dct i0 Wisconsin. who I.,~ rg . convicted of violating tha espionage
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
TO MAKE FIGHT FOR
 CALIFORNIA WINE INTERESTS

San Francisco. Jan. 24.-Dismissal of the order restraining Governor ' D. stephen from certifying the na- tional prohibition act was announced here today by the presiding judge of the superior court. The order was is sued on January Is upon a motion of Theodore 4. Bell, an attorney.
 Bell departed today for New York and Washington to make final fight for the California wine interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
TO MAKE POLICEMEN
 OF DISCHARGED SOLDIERS

New York. Jan. 24.-To make police men of discharged soldiers. free civil service schooT will soon be opened in this city. Special Deputy Police Deputy Rodman Wanamaker announced tonight. Non-residents of New York state will be aided in on- tatning positions here, he said, while
 undergoing instruction. A years res dence is necessary for appointment.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS OF
 BREMEN TO GO ON STRIKE

Amsterdam. Jan. 24.-All doctors and chemists in Bremen have decided to go on strike, according to the Berlin To- kal AnZieGer. as soon as the political strikes endanger the traffic of supply ing the people with food, gas and electricity, or if citizens of Bremen are arrested for political reasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
DEVELOP PUBLIC LANDS
 TO REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT

Washington, Jan. 24.-Development of public lands to reduce unempIoy ment and increase the food supply was advocated today by Henry Sterl ing, legislative representative of the American Federation of Labor, before the senate education and labor com mittee. He said unemployment was the nations biggest problem and that destructive agitation would disappear if every person had a job.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
FRIDAY AFTERNOONS LIST

Killed in action 33; died of wounds 2S; died from accident and other causes 10; died in aeropIane accident l: died of disease 46; missing in ac- ton 45; total 163.
 In this list there is only one Con- necticut name, that of Lieutenant An seIim Joseph Mayotte of Quinebaug, who died of disease
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
FORMER COMMANDER RUSSIAN
 BOLSHEVIK ARMY ARRESTED

Copenhagen Jan. 24-Ensign Krv- lenko, former commander of the Rus sian Bolshevik army has been arrest ed, accOrdin" to reports received through Finland He wag cauabr when he attempted to enter the anti Bolshevik army of General Krasnoff for espionase purposes
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-25
PRESIDENT WILSON TO
 VISIT DEVASTATED REGIONS

Paris, Jan, 24.-By The A. Pl- President Wilson plans to make the first of a series Of shoEt trips to inc devastated regions of France Sunday He will go by train to Rheims where he will be met by an army motor ear ins which he will make tour of the surrounding district.