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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01
Community Christmas
Celebration For Soldiers
and Civilians Big Success
Thousands of Persons Witness ed Impressive Exercises at the
Court House and Joi ned in Street Dancing


a feature that kept the whole assembly
in good spirits. and despite the cold and
chill. every one was dacing that could.
! The chaperones were Mesdames VIM.
/ II Barrett, Jack Granston, j. K. Little
ton, Porter Fleming and Miss Juiia
Moore.
! The War Camp Community Service
under MIR. John Mitchell Secretary,
wishes to express sincere appreciation 70
every one who by their eforts' crowned
the evenings pleasure with success;
Mrs. F. G.. Wood. who conceived ah99
promoted the entire plan, rs uue an
praise that IS accorded her spiehd'd eI-
forts =,
Great appreciation ig I, extended TIE a AN M
II - pand' Lieut.. lleTsnio"' Iea' r.
Their music was an inspiration a ana me me
courtesy OF ne MUSICIANS W. iio'70 A0i
theg plaYeu the eH54G eEeHill5 t,1 .vd
vs. t ri to- 81 he y r I,
me mIlttry foiice IoIGe a. li.e i - -
az .l'e ei co.. Coynyrit,
lestiXlties py the WI t@np
service, ~ * Was dU'9a ne I'M ,,1s,,I 0'
ad'l ~ u ,.,a ~ ,attgeed ma tho
~, ~, .He@ ce XXI II @aV tbat viii
Fay was eeieP5sIeo ~ , MY , III, fha
WI a Joiet , INV H." ecer,r 25th
i9is Viii not b. forgotten soon. for it
was dav of real measure
co,on,,,,ity ch,t.4,,ss Tres cononoitteAs.
2g,(, ~ CCHfSfIrTEi,
,,I,afl,-,.iT ~ ~ n Psrrett
S, 49, ti','. ~ ~ = taiooo
sr.'e,,S.eg, NJ sfitia,l,,a I orittst
Ga-G1eI,tiorl -a1at,ar las n T'ittjaton.
lInsyiitaiiftl, NJ 8ot,dre pbinizsJ
director mrs. +. {. Wood
Observation-Disclosures A. H. Bremen, Mrs
j. S. Arlington, Mrs H. p Burum, Mrs.
Thomas Barrett, Jr
Musical Director-Mr J. T. Muiherin.
Assisiants- Mr.. J. p. Probyn, Mrs. VIM.
K. Benet, Miss M. Battle
PrQGession-Mr = J. HICKMAN
Tableau&-Mr Moses Mnrphey, MISS
sophie Schheker Mrs Lombard Brinson,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01
cAckLE, cAckLE. cLucK!

-
Three of our nurses had been down
town enjoying o show and were a lit
tie late getting back to quarters. The
M. P.'s were all o. X, and they were
patting themselves on the back for
Il stalwart armed form looms out Of
the darkness ahead with a
Halt! Who's there?"
Two chickens and one hen from the
hennery," was the ready response,
Chickens advance and salute the
guard as chickens should, Old hen
pass on commanded the guard.
Things to Worry About in the Hosp,
taI.
How to keep your table neat and
clean with only one bunk ana toilet
articles allowed thereon when you re-
ceive eight boxes Of candy, a toy trum-
pet, two jumping jacks, a box of ci-
gars, an h, c. stocking. endless eli
garettes, etc. etc, all within that
exciting twenty-four hours called
Christmas Day!
How to keep the fire going all night
when the night orderly crawls into bed
after the Q. ID. has made his round
and pounds his ear to the tune of a
healthy cross cut saw for the rest of
the night.
How to prevent certain gold bricks
in a certain fracture ward from re-
Stunning their crutches and keeping
them very much in evidence whenever
there is work to be done about the
ward or when they do not want to
wait in line at the mess halll Not that
we wish to be personal, or cast any
reflections, but either Stevey or Klump
or both might suggest an answer.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

By HoRGAN AND HERR


etc, etc judging IRON the way Some
OF the oeds Were liked TO tan down
When the weight OF the body was ad-
aed TO their already precarIous equln-
perlum, at least one was doomed 10
rest IN pieces rather than peace
we must relef lhqulrers atleI lur-
ers.
Mathews the Beau Brummel OF
Ward 10. Jared well at Christmas A
whole room was reserved for the many
presents sent by his lady admirers
Although some of the gifts are said to
be the cream of the leading jewelry
stores Of Fifth Ave, New York, he APP
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

! Never has any southern city had just
such a delightful Christmas Observance,
as was staged on Green Street IN Au-
gusta on Christmas night the sacred
memories the cheer, the good VIII, Inc
holiday feeling were there, and all com
I bined, to show that hearts are the same
whether north, south. east or west. Inc
spirit that makes all mentind one. that
levels distinction exemplifies the adora
ton, and makes all peoples a part of the
great harmony that prociaims the birth of
one King, all this was portrayed ana
sung, and felt by those participating in
the celebration Of last evening.
From early candle light, crowds Of
people directed their steps towards the
court house, and after the procession,
halted there, and the beautiful tree was
illumined expressions Of delight We're
heard from all sides al the complete
and perfect arrangement Of all
The carols lead by the NJ 7 D. bancs
Of sixty pieces, were sung with great
effect by the large audience and the
tagleaux were beautiful, impressive and
sublime.
The Tabfeaux.
The tableauX were
Theodore Price, chairman, assisted by
Misses Helen Wise, Ethel Hit, Augusta
Won Sprecken, Annie Murray, Irma Bell.
1t showed the Three Wise Men, imper-
sonated by Jack Heggie. Chick Muller
and Swinney, in the foreground The
angels were impersonated by Misses
Helen Wise, Ethel Hit Augusta Won
Sprecken, Annie Murray, Irma Mitch
ell, Ethel Walters. Effie Plunkett, Louise
Pitcher, Caroline Brodeur. Bessie Saxon.
Grace Dugan, Beuiah Tillman, Marga
ret Parks Jessie Aldrich and Katie
Murray
While Shepherds Watched Their
Flocks by Night" Miss Sophie Schnei-
ker, chairman The shepherds were shown
lying by their fire as the Angel
Gabriel appeared with the glad tidings
of Christs birth. Those taking part in
this tableaux were: Angel Gabriel Miss
Ruth Pund; Shepherds, Louis G. Gercke,
Raymond Laclcman. Butler Rhodes, jus
tin porr, 7. W. Balk and Ambrose Sacre.
Silent Night, Holy Night" Mrs. Lom-
bard Brinson, chairman The tabieu
showed the holy family. the Madonna
liam and Joseph by Leo Swedenburg.
Angels were Misses Kate Battle, BERTHE
Redd, Rosa Dorst, Eva Cooper and
Edith Howell.
10Y to the World" Miss Catherine
Rutland, chairman. The tableau depict
ed Liberty, Victory and Peace, mperson-
ated. respectively by Miss Martha Wall
Miss Nina Vcrdery and Miss Bessie
Plumb
Dance of All Nations.
After the tableaux. the dances Of all
nations was the special feature given
on the large platform on Greene and
Scventh streets
The costumes were a great asset and
the dances were artistic, and beautiful
in the e-treme, trained for the occasion
by Mrs st Armand The NJ c. r. G.
band furnished the music, and a large
number witnessed the dancing.
There were many attractions but the
block parties were greatly enjoyed and
the soldiers flockcd to the botths whore
they were refreshed, and entertained by
the ladies' in charge Of the refreshments,
who served without stint Many Of the
booths We're beautifully DECORATED and it
would be hard to say which were the
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01
TO ENTERTAIN
HANCOCK BANDS
Musicians VIII Be Guests of
Suffrage League and Fed
Grated Clubs

very pleasant event is being planned
by the Suffrage League and the Federated
Clubs Of this city in compliment to the
bands Of Camp Hancock
On Thursday, January End, these ladies'
VIII entertain with a dinner at the Ma
sonic hall, and the invitation is an evil
dence Of the appreciation felt for the
many splendid concerts these musicians
time they have bsen called on 10 play
that an immediate response did not fol-
low and a grateful sense Of acknowledge
ment is due them These clubs will
make the occasion on January 2nd thor
oughly enjoyable, and the arrangements
will BE- complete in every detail. as those
in charge have demonstrated already
their ability to entertain.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01
First ProU. Regt. Hdqs.
Ordinance Tr. Camp
NelUs Items

r7.4 g.. -
FIRST H. sydney ttFschman mas re-
turned from New York where he went on
duty lie reports peasant time,
Sgt. Lucius Shelbourne is great
success as sergeant-major at guard
mount tie LOOKS ana acts veteran at II.
,rho oo,,,ra,,,. -I-,,7- 49,. Ia
me company clerk can not slip any
thinE over on nm on morning. reports
ne also received ahother cheese from -
anu ulNlueu win the Doys N the otflce.
Sgt CLYDE TAYLOR left for a short trim 10
his home, Cameron Mo. He was wen
bows win be nothinr hut waU floV5ers
with our dashing hero there.
sergt swallow lost his O. D. shirt Yes
he is peeved He will rend the thief
limb from limb he SAYS Oh. how 1
shudder when ] consider the fate of the
thief when caught by Swallow. swallow
0''''''' D.oo" '"''9'''
Sergt IIouck is our premier rag time
singer and dancer Come and see for y,oIir
self Ills favorite song is How tbeY
dress in the garden Of Eden ASK him.
Sgt BheleVeus expects TO leave for his
home soon and then he win be a lieu
tenant. He has those lieutenant clothes
ready right now. Class.
plenty of quinlne but not the other IN
gredient; therefore cannot recover as
fast as he might. Soon through. Sergeant.
Soon.
Howard Winchell erstwhile of the NJ.
P.s, is pining for dear old San Fran
cisco, ana wants to get there as soon as
convenient to the United tates army. to
the war is or ne wants to be a civil
lan, Even yen II 4 Smelling always ad-
| dresses MN as Serst'
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

(Witb apologies to Bert WiNjems)
When Stevey entered our domain
OF old Ward Il, long known 10 fame
Who was bowed TO honor is his name
Ncb1dy,
Ard when he said how he was broke,
And told his lonsins for smoke,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

Sgt Clyde Taylor left for a short trip to
his home, Cameron, Mo He was wen
provided with fine apparel. The town
boys win be nothing but wall flowers
with our dashing hero there.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

Howard Wincheu, erstwhile of the NJ.
Ps is pining for dear old San Fran
cisco, and wants to get there as soon as
convenient to the United tates army to
dispense with his services. Now that
the war is off he wants to be a civil
ian Even If 1t Smelling always ad-
dresses him as Sergt.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

First Tt. Sydney Hrschman has re-
turned from New York where he went on
duty He reports q peasant time.
Sgt Lucius Shelbourne is great
success as sergeant-major at guard
mount He looks and acts a veteran at il.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

he is peeved He will rend the thief
limb from limb he says. Oh, how [
shudder when ! consider the fate of the
thief when caught by Swallow. Swallow
admits he is very blood thirsty
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1919-01-01

Sergt TIouck is our premier rag time
singer and dancer Come and see for your
self His favorite song is How they
dress in the garden of Eden. ASK him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
LAUNCH SHARP ATTACK
ON PRESIDENT WHILE
DISCUSSING PEA CE
Senator Thomas Says England
Could Control in Pern,a-
nent Labor Council.
IBy Associated Press. |

WASSHINGToN, Oct. .a.-,After a
three hour discussion of the peace
treaty, the dominant note of which
was a sharp attack on President Will
son, the Senate late today decided on
breathing spell until Monday. with
embrace the provisions under which
the Chinese Province Of ShantunE was
awarded to Japan.
The attack on the President was
made by Senator Jones. Republican, OF
Washington. who had expected to
speak two days ago. In charging that
the President had done more to un-
dermine orderly government than any
other cthe agency" Senator Jones declared
Ta,titSins raj. hSui the treaty unamended or
spirit Of the mob and justified law
The Presidents friends should tell
nlm plainly and bluntly and promptly
tnat the treaty has no chance of ratiti-
cation in it's present form. said the
do SO when he is able to receive it,"
While not willing to vote for the
Thomas said he could see no rreat
danger to this country through the
assembly. u'
In the perma nent labor council. how
ever. senator Thomas pointed out that
Great Britain, inclusive of her colonies.
you Wouid nave twenty four votes against
iour for the United States. With one
third OF the entire councils voting
strength. Senator Thomas argued that
Great tain might be able 10 dictate
or control far reaching policies affect
ing the United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
OFFER PLAN TO END
DELEGATE DISPUTE
Railway Unions Representation
in Industrial Conference to
Be Changed.
THREE WOMEN ARE NAMED
Ida Tarbell Chosen to Look
After Interests of General
Public.
THREE WOMEN ARE NAMED
LBy Associated Prcss-l

WASHINGTON Oct Amica BILE
settlement of the dispute over the rail-
roads unions representation in the in
dustriai conference called by President
wilson appeared possible tonight A
new suggestion transmitted by Direc-
tor-General Hines was under consider
alton by the unions. with optimism
frankly expressed in official circles that
1t would be accepted
Timothy Shea, OF the fremen, who
announced today that the four brother
hoods did not expect to have delegates
at the conference because the basis of
representation offered the unions was
unsatisfactory, said he was in commu-
nicatton with the chiefs of the three
other brotherhoods and with the unions
affiliated with the American Federation
OF Labor. but that no decision was pos
sible before tomorrow. He declined TO
state what the railroad administration
had offered until the proposal was act
ed upon finally.
The trouble arose, when the railroad
unions, were asked to appoint four
delegates to the conference The four
orotherhoods desired to name all four
Grafton of Labor delegates would rep-
resent the unions affiliated with that
Gi5gsn,datiSn inssfad tSn These uni9ns however
to participate in selecting the four
men representing the railroad en-
PioSeeS especially.
Ii. VI. Jewell Appointed.
Appointment OF b. NJ. Jewell, acting
president OF the railway employees
department of the federation, as one
OF the representatives OF the public in
conference. was expected to be a con-
ciliatory factor In the dispute
Selection of Mr. Jewell. announced
by the Labor Department and not by
the White House, gives the railroa d
union outside the four big brotherhoods
a specia! delegate, which meets their
demands. Considerable surprise was
occastoned In some quarters, However.
by the inclusion OF one of tho most ac-
tive federation officials who has been a
leader in the movement for higher
wages during the reconstruction
period. as one OF the representatives
OF the unorganized public. 1t was said
ne took the place Of Charles C. Dawes,
Of Chicago. who declined to serve.
Others Are Selected.
Railroad executives will have only
two representatives in tie conference.
Mt. Hines announced that he had ap-
pointed Carl Gay. president of the
Western Maryland and r II. Ashton.
regional director for the Northwestern
region. in that capacity
Three women were added TODAY to
the list, bringing the total number of
delegates expected to be present up
to ffty-eisht- The women are Miss
Ida Tarbell, writer. and Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait and Miss Gertrude Bar
mum, of Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
NEGRO WORKMAN SHOOTS
DOWN STRIKERS PICKET.
Clash at Indiana Harbor When
Colored Men Try to Return
to Work.
POLICE FORCE STRENGTHENED
Man Who Fired Shot and One Com.
panion in Jail, While Other Cement
Plant Employees Are Chased Into
Woods by Mob.
FORCE STRENGTHENED
TBy Associated Prcss.l

INDIANA HARBOR. IND, Oct. a.
Rioting broke out at the Universal
Portland cement plant tonight, and a
union picket was shot by one Of two
armed negroes. who, with nearly twen-
ty-five other negroes, attempted to re-
turn to work. Several shots were fired
by the two negroes, who were arrested
and lodged In Jail The other negroes
were chased into the woods by nearly
800 strikers.
Indiana Harbor's industries had been
closed since the strike was called until
today. when the Inland Steel Company,
one of the larger independent steel
plants in the Chicago district; the
Mark Manufacturing Company and the
Universal Portland Cement Company
plant also resumed operations today
Sheriff Barnes assigned 300 new dep
utes today and the strikers increased
their force OF six pickets to about 800.
who were on duty when twenty-five
or thirty negroes appeared at the ce-
ment plant.
Sam Blair and Clyde Bracken.
negroes. had knives. the police say, and
the union pickets attempted to dis
arm them, Then both negroes drew
revolvers and fired a number OF shots
One union picket was wounded in the
thigh.
Blair and Brackcn were arrested. but
their companions fed before the strik-
crs. who pursued them into the woods
surrounding the factory. and they were
said to be hiding In the timber. When
threats were heard against tle negro
prisoners the police increased the
guard about the police station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
Polls to Be Open All
Day for Registration

Today In registration day. Regi.-
trhrS Will be mt the polling places
throughout the city during the dny
to register men for the nrst time
or transfer them from other pre-
cincts In order that they may vote
In the November elections.
Men who didn't pny their polI
tnHcs before Mny will he unable
TO vote in November. 1t is required
That man have his receipt for the
payment of his poll taxes with him
mt the time he registers and pOII
tnxeH for next year are not paynbIe
until December and after. The
frensurer In not prepared yet To
collect poll taxes for next year, but
Will take bnck payments.
Payment of poll taxes on Decem.
her md registration Mt n date fol-
lowing this time will secure the
right OF franchise In importnmf
elections which take place next
The Civic Association OF Rich.
mond. OF which DIR. ID. II. Anderson
fs the executive secretary, will mt
on campaign here before Dcccm-
her urging every man In Rich
mont to pny his pOli tnxex and req
lister and take part In the elections
OF the coming yenI. Tho assocfn-
tion pnts special stress on the men
OF lttchmond exercising their rirht
of franchise. II will lend all assIst.
nnce possible to- accomplish this re-
suit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
ORDER AGALWRESTORED
IN ARKANSAS TOWNS
WHERE MOBS REIGNED
Three Negroes Reported Killed
in Sporadic Clashes Near
To,Dn of Elaine.
IRv AssocIated Press-l

HELENA. ARK, Oct. 3.-While the
situation in Helena is almost normal
tonight. and virtual calm prevails in
the southern part Of the country, which
mas been practically a zone of negro
insurrection since Tuesday night,
sporadic clashes have taken place in
the last twentyfour hours.
Ihree negroes are reported to have
been killed today in addition to two
killed by soldiers near Elaine last
night. Another negro is reported TO
have been wounded by machines gun
tire; Rounding up of negroes by the
Federal troops sent into the section
continues. Investigation of the dis
orders was begun today by "A committee
OF seven appointed by the civil authori-
ties of the county with the approval
OF Governor Brough. The committee
is working in cooperation with the
military authorities and will take tes-
timony from negroes as we'll as white
4 statement issued late today over
the signatures of officials and prom
inent citizens expressed the opinion
Sumed after today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
KING ALBERT CANCELS
ENGAGEMENTS BECAUSE
OFPRESlDENT,S ILLNESS
Royal Pair Will Go to Some
Point in California for
Vacation.
rBy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Oct 3.--Because OF the
illness of President Wilson. King AL
bert. Of Belgium. has decided to cancel
all his engagements in connection with
his tour of the United States after those
From Buffalo the royal visitor will
go TO some point in California and will
remain there until he is scheduled to
schedule after that date stands ten
tatively.
The announcement of the change in
the plans was made at o'clock to-
might by Breckenridge Long, Third AS
-sistant Secretary of State. who has
charge of the Belgians' tour of the
country.
His Majesty has expressed his earnest
desire to proceed to Washington to
pay a visit Of courtesy and respect to
President Wilson and has said he
would have so proceeded, even if he
could have remained only FIVE minutes.
Presidents physician that he would
not permit him to see Mr.. Wilson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
PLACE BLAME FOR TRAINS
WRECK ON NEGRO LUhAT|C
Petersburg Police Hold Inmate Of
Central State Hospital Re-
sponsible for Act.
GRINS WHEN CHARGE IS MADE
John Wynnc, in Criminal Ward From
Scene Of Crime, and Tracks Found
to Fit His Feet.
GRINs WHEN CHARGE is NLADI
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.1
PETERSBURG, VA. Oct. a.-John
wynne. IN inmate. of the Central state
Hospital and confined in the criminal
ward, is believed TO be the party who
caused the recent wreck on the Seq
board Air Line Railway near this city.
by which three lives were lost
The police arc confident they have
the right man. though being an inmate
OF an insane asylum, he cannot be
prosecuted.
The police bloodhounds trailed the
supposed wrccker from the scene Of
the accident 10 the hospital. Detective
Wilkerson following with the hounds.
When confronted with the crime the
negro merely ernned and would say
nothing.
His shoe tracks. about which there
is a popularity. exactly fit those found
a. the scene OF the wreck. Wynne is
big, hurley negro and was sent to
the hospital over three years ago from
Nansemond County. He was tried on
a criminal charge. but was held to be
insane and escaped punishment
He was held 10 be harmless at the
hospital and was placed as farm
hand in the tuberculosis colony.
1t is stated that Wynne escaped from
the farm colony Saturday night and
broke the switch lock and threw open
the switch and waited to watch the
result He is now securely behind iron
bars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
Will Give No Score Board
Returns for Tomorrow

Returns from the worlds series
game In Chicago tomorrow afferA
noon between the White Sox md
the Reds will not be given on the
electric score board OF The Times-
Dispatch as is customary on week
days.
Complete reports of the game.
Dlny by play, and stories by Damon
RunyOn. Charles Dryden, a snort
ing expert writing under the name
of "OnlOoker," and Associated Press
correspondentAa will he given in
Monday mornings issue OF Tho
Times-Dispatch.
RETURNS from the game this
afternoon will be registered ON the
score board. reports startinE at z
o'clock. ,Cicotte and Ruether nre
expected to be the pitching selec-'
tions for this afternoon. Indica.
ttons In Chicago last night were
that the White Sox park would be
aiIed by ono of the largest crowds
In baseball history today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
FIND TWO DAUGHTERS DEAD
AND MOTHER UNCONSCIOUS
DreadinE TO Enter Nerve Cure Sayan-
nah Woman TX Believed to
Have Turned on Gas.
Inv Associatcd Prcsa.1

SAVANNAH GA. Oct 3.-Barely
alive from asphyXiation. Mrs. Thomas
Nugent, wife of the manager Of the
Morris Plan Company of Savannah
home this afternoon. By her side were
the bodies of her two daughters,
Elizabeth, aged ten, and Hannah, aged
six.
Firemen from nearby fire station
resuscitated the mother by prompt
employment of the pulmoter but the
was given.
Mrs. Nugent had been i'll for some
time with nervous disorder and was
to be taken to an Atlanta sanitarium
tonight. 1t is alleged that she at
tempted to end her own life and those
of her children
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
RATIFY BY ROYAL. DECREE
Itnly's Action on Peace Trenty VIII Re
by Act of King, II is
Reported.
tBy Associated press1

PARIS, Oct. 3.-Advices received by
the peace conference from Rome have
persuaded the members of the supreme
council that Italy Will ratify the Ger
man peace treaty by royal decree.
The general opinion in the council
Is that such a ratification will be valid
under the Italian constitution