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Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
HARVARD CLASS DAY RESUMED
 ITS TRADITIONAL SPLENDoR

Cam bridge, Mass. June 17.-Harvard Class day resumed today something of its traditional splendor in contrast with the rather subdued gayety that marked it's observance a year ago in war time. In place of the navy blue and the khaki that predominated in the line of seniors last year, the regu-
 latlon class day costume of fannels and caps and gowns were generally worn today.
 Not all the men of 1919 were present. Four hundred are still scattered in training camps in this country and a score representing the toll of war lie
 dead in France. but the 200 who marched in the procession made a brave show and the attendance of graduates and other visitors was equal to that of former years. Many of the
 men in line had only recently laid aside
 their uniforms and some had led their | companies in action or had been in l command of cruisers.
 | There were the customary sprea ds
 at noon and confetti battle in the 1 stadium was a lively feature of the | afternoon program. | In the exercises in Sanders theatre the dead were not forgotten and dur
 ing the day four graduate classes also
 held memorial services in Appleton 1 chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
TRIAL OF DIR. WILKINS
 FOR WIFE MURDER

Mineola, L. l., June 17.-Testimony apparently at variance with Dr. Wlter Keen Wilkins story of how his wife was murdered last February by burg lars was given today at the doctors trial on first degree murder charge by Mrs. Cassius Coleman, a neighbor, who visited the Wilkins home at Long Beach shortly after the tragedy occur red.
 Mrs. Coleman testified that she ob- served Mrs. Wilkins battered hat and bloodstained handbag lying in the vestibule of the house. Dr. Wilkins, according to the testimony of police authorities who examined him, claimed that Mrs. Wilkins had not entered the house, but had been attacked by one of the burglars in. the yard.
 At another point, Dr. Wilkins in- terrupted Mrs. Coleman's testimony by crying Nonsense, nonsense" when Mrs. Coleman insisted the physician had told her that he had been struck on the he4d with a piece of lead pipe while struggling with two burglars ir | the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
END OF STRIKE AT
 ANSONIA IS FORECAST

Ansonia, Conn.,, June 17.-At the conclusion late today of several con- ferences between Mayor John C. Mead and representatives of the American Brass company and other factories af- fected by strikes here, it was stated that the end of the labor troubles could be expected within the next forty eight hours.
 The mayor had been chosen early today to act as the representative of the strikers and he immediately got from them a statement of their de- mands. which he made known to the eploycrs. Concessions on increased wages and on better working condi- tions were soon made and these re- suits communicated to the men. with the strong probability of ratification by them at once.
 In the Derby web shops. where strikes are on. the employers have agreed to follow the lead of the An sonia managers and the end of the walkouts there is also thought to be in sight.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
GERMANS HAD EXPECTED
 GREATER CONCESSIONS
Regard the Terms of Treaty and Covering Note Exraor inariy Rough and Overbearng- g-Unohical Reports Vary to Whether the Germans Will Sign Not Turkish Delegation Has Arrived in France to Discuss Turkish Claims for Mild Treatment.

cause it was realized dire consequence es would follow refusal.
 Considerable resentment prevails at Weimar because the German delega- tionat on leaving Versailles was hoot- ed by a crowd of hoodlums and two members of the delegation were struck by stones Premier Clemenceau has written letter of apology to the chief German plenipotentiary and the Pre- feet of the department and the police commissioner have been dismissed.
 The council of five met Tuesday and considered clauses in the Austrian peace treaty which have not yet been handed to the Austrians.
 The Turkish delegation which has arrived in France to discuss Turkish claims for mild treatment was heard by the council of ten. The main plea of the Turks was that the Turkish empire be not dismembered. Premier Clemenceau promised to consider | memorandum on the question which, is | to be presented by the Turkish grand vizier, and later to make a reply to | it.
 While the Germans are discussing | the peace terms situa tion, President | Wilson is to make his long promised
 visit to Belgium, and David Lloyd
 George, the British prime minister,
 will go over the Verdun battlefield.
 Both President Wilson and Mir Lloyd George are expected to return to Paris Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
(By The Associated Press.)

Accounts of the reception at Weimar of the amended peace treaty and the covering note written by Premier Clemenceau are to the effect that there was deep pessisism and resentment over the alleged cruelty of the terms
 A telephonic message received at Weimer from Versailles shortly after the treaty and covering note were placed in the hands of the Germans characterized them as extraordinari- ly rough and overbearing and declared the Germans had been granted small CT concessions than they had expected through the reading of unofficial fore casts of the terms of the treaty.
 At last accounts Berlin was in igno- rance of the terms, and although M Clemenceau's note was being received it was likely there would be delay in informing the public of the stand ot
 the allies, owing to the strike in the ! newspaper offices.
 Unofficial reports vary as to wheth- CT the Germans will or will not sigr the treaty. A London despatch, quot | ing message from Berlin says sever i members of the German cabinet are il 1 favor of signing, but that the othe1 seven members are opposed to sucl i action. A Paris newspaper asserts tha
 one of the German peace delegates de
 clared before he left Versailles fo | Weimar that Germany would sign be
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
TEN STRIKE LEADERS
 IN WINNIPEG ARRESTED

Winnipeg, June 17-Ten strike lead CTS were arrested in their homes here early today and transported in auto mobiles to some place in the coun- try, presumably Stormy Mountain, by government police officials. Other ar rests are reported to have been made in Calgary and other western points at the same time.
 Simultaneously with the arrests of the strike leaders, the Royal North western Mounted Police raided the la bor temple from which the strike has been conducted. Considerable litera = ture, said to be a bolshevist nature was seized.
 The list of the persons arrested in- cluded R. B. Russell Rev William Ivens, R. E. Pray George W. Arm strong, Aldermen John Quinn and A A. Heaps. and four Russian asitators
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
HARTFORD IS TO OPEN
 MUNICIPAL ICE STATIONS

Hartford, Conn. June 17.-Follow- ing the refusal yesterday of the Hart ford Ice Dealers to open municipal ice stations in this city in accordance with an agreement. the aldermanic ice committee today announced that it had contracted for the delivery in Hartford of 15 tons of ice and that this would be sold at four stations this afternoon at -50 cents per 100 pounds.
 Alderman William Raphael chair man of the aldermanic committee has asked for a conference with the wa ter board for this evening to ascertain whether or not that body has the le- gal right to finance the committee from municipal funds in a project to contract for and sell ice at these stations throughout the summer.
 The present price of ice delivered at the door is 80 cents per 1OC pounds. The ice dealers yesterday gave the alleged shortage of ice as their reason for declining to open ice stations.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
COMMENCEMENT MEETING
 OF THE YALE CORPORATION

New Haven, Conn. June 17.-At it's commencement meeting the Yale Corporation voted to confer the de- grees of bachelor of arts and bache- Tor of philosophy on all members of Yale College and the Sheffield Scien- tific school who satisfactorily com- pleted at least two years of under graduate work and who have given their lives in the service of their country.
 New gifts to the university an nounced at the same time were:
 Securities worth $o4 900 from MT. and Mrs. Chauncey Keep, of Chicago, in memory of Henry B. Keep, who died in war. Suggestion that the fund be used for infirmary endoW- ment was made. $150,000 from estate of Richard B. 1 Sewell for the Richard Black .Seweu fund.
 S50,000 from Henry B. Latham, 's7 l for an addition to the athletic club house building fund. S50,000 from the members of the family of Anthony N. Brady for ex-
 tra expense in completing the Brady 1 laboratory.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
SAYS U. S. TROOPS VIOLATED
 MEXICAN SOVEREIGNTY

Washington, June 17.-General Can dido Aguilar. President Carranza' s confidential ambassador to the Unit ed States, issued to the press today a formal statement declaring that "the government and people of Mexico con- slider as a violation of Mexican sov- ereignty the crossing of United States forces into Mexican territory and ex- pressing the hope that the situation created by the latest occurrences in Juarez will be satisfactorily adjusted between the two countries"
 A copy of General Aguilar's state ment was sent to the state depart ment. but officials there said they die not regard it in the nature of for nal protest and that no reply would be made. They added that no other communication has been received from the Mexican government regarding the entry of American forces into Mexico to disperse Villistas who fired into E Paso, Texas.
 After the American troops crossed the international border. Genera Aguilar and Dr.. Roio, the Mexican charge, were invited to the state de partment by Acting Secretary Phillips who explained why the America1 forces entered Mexico and gave as SuranceS that they Wouid De With drawn immediately after their objec l had been attained.
 | It was understood that both Mex ican representatives appeared to b. satisfied with the explanation and il the light of this it was assumed Gen eral Aguilar had sent his statemen to the state department merely t keep the record straight.
 In this connection it was learned au thoritatively today that Presiden Carranza never had assented to tn agreement proposing that where ban dit bands committed depredations i either country the armed forces c that country could follow ''hot trail across the international line.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
CRISIS IN TELEGRAPHERS'
 STRIKE WITHIN 24 HOURS

Chicago, June 1.-The climax in the nationwide strike of commercial telegraphers probable will be reached within twenty -four hours, union lead CTS declared tonight after 8 conference at general strike headquarters here.
 telegram was sent 10 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, stating that the strikers would abide by decisions reached at conferences to be held by MT. Gompers, other federation officers and representatives of the telegraphers' union. At one of the conferences will come the question of placing the strike situation before President Wilson
 Union officials said that in a number of towns electrical workers particular ly telephone operators, had gone on strike.
 In northern and central California it is estimated 5000 girl operators and 1000 male employees are affected. Three thousand other employees are said to be involved in strike of telephone crafts in southern California
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
GERMAN TROOPS PAUSE
 ON POLISH FRONTIER

Paris, June 17.-F'rench Wireless Service). The Germans. who were gathering their troops on the Polish frontier in Upper Silesia a few days ago and appeared ready to assume the offensive have ceased their activi- ties for the moment. says the War saw correspondent of the Journal Des Debats in describing conditions on the Polish German border. He adds:
 ''The Germans are doing all they can to incite the Polish inhabitants of upper Silesia and eatsern Prussia. They are imprisoning hostages and making apparent efforts to provoke revolt of the Polish element. Despite these actions on the part of the Ger mans, the Poles in territory controll- ed by the Germans are showing a wonderful discipline and endure without complaint all sorts of vexa- tiojlS mea SureS."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
HEARING ON APPEAL
 AGAINST PROHIBITION

New York, June 17.-Elihu Root de- clared congress exceeded it's powers" in enacting the war prohibition law and that the collector of internal rev. enue holds the brewers of the United States in the hollow of his hand" in the course of his argument in the United States circuit court of appeals here today against the governments appeal to set aside the temporary injunction granted a month ago by Federal Judges Hand and Mayer. The injunction restraints United States District Attorney Caffey and Acting Collector of Internal Revenue Me ElGgot from prosecuting brewers or interfering with their production of PTS per cent. beer.
 There are two clouds that hang over this action," said Mir. Root. One is the penalty prescribed under the act of Novmeber 21, 1918, which will break up and put an end to the brew cry business, and the other the conpli- cation arising from the insubordina- | tion of the brewery business to the in i ternal revenue lay.
 Mir Root, as counsel for the United | States Brewers Association backing the test case made by the Jacob HOff-
 man Brewing Company of New York
 said there was no occasion for en- i forcement of the act at this time as no public interest was endangered by allowing the injunction to remain 1T force He referred to President Will sons recommendation on May 20 tC lift the ban on the manufacture and sale
 of malt and vinous liquors.
 Assistant Attorney General Fitts de- nied the right of the federal distric
 court to enjoin the United States at torney from enforcing the criminal statutes of the United States.
 He said the constitutionality of tn
 wartime prohibition act has been es
 abolished by decision of the suprem
 court no longer ago than Monday 1 week ago
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18

Atlantic City. N. J.. June 17.-Amid general uproar, delegates attending the convention here of the American Federation of Labor today refused to endorse recognition of Soviet Russia, although urging recognition by the United States of the existing Irish republic and voted against the gen. eral strike proposed for July in be- half of Tom" Mooney, convicted in connection with the preparedness day bomb explosion in San Francisco.
 Discussion of Bolshevism developed when the resolutions committee re- ported a resolution asking withdrawal from Russia of American soldiers. but refused to report others demanding recognition of Soviet Russia and lift ing of the blockade of Russian ports stating it refused to endorse recogni- ton of the soviet or any other form of government in Russia until the people of that country by constituent or other form of national assembly shall have established a truly demo- cratic form of government"
 The debate was said by veteran la bor leaders to have been the most bit ter ever heard. It followed rejection by the convention, over the strenuous protest of the radical group, of a pro- posal to change American Labor Day from the first Monday in September 10 May 1. "as a bond of affection to unite all the world of labor into uni versal brotherhood"
 Samuel Gompers, president of the federation, led the fight against the May Day resolution, asserting that American labor day was "a day foi American labor" and not "a politica RveptH if was EIlrOne.
 Numerous delegates took part in the Sebate on Bolshevism. Peter Bollen- bacher of the Pennsylvania state Fed kraticn of Labor, protested against re- lection of his resolution, which call Id for the lifting of the Russian blockade, declaring he had offered i Ion humanitarian grounds" to brin: relief for women and children. Johl P. Frey, of Cincinnati, delegate of tn moulders. and chairman of the com mittee, replied that organized labo was going to insist on recall of all tn American troops from Russia, bu that it could hardly favor sending foo' there for fear the Bolsheviki woul' get it instead of the women and chil dren.
 In response to further argument b! radical delegates, MT. Frey declaret the soviet question had been orough to America and into trade union meet ings, and that he and the other mem bers of the committee were of tn opinion that the convention should de clare in no uncertain terms just wher organized labor in America stood.
 Jacob Heller, delegate from tn International Ladies' Garment Work CTS Union, precipitated considerabl disorder when he rose and demande of Mir. Gompers whether the propose resolution would put the conventio on record as favoring the shipment c
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
UNEASIMESS FOR AMERICANS
 IN NORTHERN MEXICO

Fl Paso, Texas, June 17.-Uneasi- ness for the safety of American citi- zens in northern Mexico was felt here tonight.
 Mormon officials here and in Juarez were much concerned over reports that Villa was heading toward Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, near Colonia Dublan, where many Mormon families live.
 Several mining companies have ord cred their American employees to leave for the border as soon as possible. Reports from Juarez that the feeling among MeXicans was bitter toward Americans were denied by American | Consul Edward A. Dow, wso said he | had been courteously treated. General Cabell's statement here to- i day that the expedition to Juarez was a closed incident was accepted at it's [ face value tonight and no further de- 1 velopments of that situation are an- l ticipated. However, it is feared that i Villa and Martin Lopez might attempt
 reprisals on isolated American border
 towns. To anticipate this all garrisons along the border were streng thened
 and patrols doubled.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
Feeling in Berlin
 About Peace Terms
Considered Nothing Less Than an Ultimatum-Predict a Negative Reply.

Berlin, June r (By the A. P)-The impression of those who engaged throughout the night in transmitting the reply of the allied and associated powers is that it will be utterly inn possible to sign and that it is probable negative reply will be wired by Dr. Haniel Won Haimhausen for submis- sion to NJ. Clemenceau.
 It is also considered possible that Count Von Brockdorff- -Rantzau, head of the German delegation will not re- turn to Versailles on account of the demonstration there against the dele gates.
 The changes in the peace terms are so slight as to cause universal diSmay among those who have had the oppor- tunity of examining the document. The financial notifications are con- sidered unimportant and objectionable, and the terms governing Germany $ admission to the league of nations are declared to be unsatisfactory. Government circles state they can not conceive any government willing to sign such terms. though it is admit ted that the treaty will be fully dis cussed, because it is realized that seri- ous effects, with the spread of Bol- 1 shevism in Germany. would be entailed in refusal to sign.
 The entente's answer. also, is consid- I cred nothing less than an ultimatum
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
Knox Objects to /! League Of Nations
Declares Ratification Would Mean a Departure From American Traditions.

Washington June 17-A plea against nasty acceptance of the league of nations was made to the senate today by Senator Knox, republican of Pennsylvania, in carefully prepared address analyzing features of the league covenant and cautioning that its ratification would mean a far departure from American traditions.
 The league, he declared, would in- eyitably result in a super government empowered to act even upon the do- mestic affairs of member nations and to preserve for all time the territorial boundaries shortly to be fixed by the peace treaty. He asserted the new Monroe Doctrine provision would eff face that policy from international affairs, and argued that the amend ment adopted to cover withdrawal of i league members would make such withdrawal absolutely impossible, | The speech marked the beginning of | debate on MT. Knoxs resolution de- claring the terms of peace should be ratified without delay and the league of nations proposal left for later con- | sideration.
 T ask for time,'' he said, merely to consider whether or not, under the covenant as drawn, the power to put us at war will still rest with us or be placed in a body outside our own gov ernment, and if placed outside, wheth- CT OF not such lodging of the sove- reign power is desirable.
 T ask only for time to deliberate whether or not we shall put it beyond our power to increase the size of oul army and our navy in times of dirt emergency without first consulting thu wish and desires of other countries
 The Knox resolution, expected t result in bitter debate, did not conn technically before the senate, as tn senator made his address in the mids of an appropriations bill debate.
 Additional plans for President Will
 sons speaking tour for the leagu were revealed today in official circles It became known that the trip prob
 ably would cover period of thre
 weeks and follow directly the presi dents appearance before a joint ses
 sion of the senate and house to preSen
 and explain the treaty and the leagu covenant. It was said MT. Wilso would leave France on June A or ?
 should Germany sign the peace treat. and probably would arrive here abou
 July 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
REFUSED TO ENDORSE THE
 GENERAL STRIKE FOR MOONEY

Atlantic City, N. J.. June 17.-Fol- lowing a sharp debate during which several of the delegates almost came to blows, delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention here adopted a resolution late this after noon refusing to endorse the general strike for July 4th as a protest against the imprisonment of Tom Mooney and censuring the Mooney defense com- mittee for it's alleged efforts to dis rupt the American Federation of La bor.
 The resolution, however, directed the executive council of the American Federation of Labor to exert every effort to bring about new trial for Mooney through recognized process es."
 Refusal to endorse the proposed strike was based on the assertion If i labor leaders that such action would prove prejudicial to Moneys inter- ests. During the debate precipitated I by the resolution, delegates who urged radical action on Moneys behalf were | hooted and greeted with cries of Put him out"
 Charges were made that the Mooney 1 defense committee had used funds
 contributed by organized labor for the ] purpose of attacking the American Federation of Labor and bringing about it's destruction. It also was 1 charged that funds collected to helr pay the expenses of delegates to the recent Mooney convention in Chicago were used to pay salaries of workers for the Mooney defense committee
 The federation of labor appointed a committee of two to go to Toledo al l confer ( 1 Willys Overland Company in an efforr
 to settle the strike there.
 James J. Walsh. federal conciliator who has been interceding in the Tole- docontroversy, expressed the opinion
 the strike would be settled by the enc
 of the week. He made the statemen
 after conferring with labor leaders
 heer prior to the appointment of tn federation committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-18
PHILIP KERR EDITED
 LETTER SENT GERMANS

Paris, June 17.-(Havas). The edit ing of the covering letter handed the Germans with the allied reply and signed by Premier Clemenceau, ac- cording to the Temps, was done by Philip Kerr. secretary to Premier Lloyd George. who was entrusted with the elaboration of the response to the German counter propositions. It had been reported that the editing was done by Sir Maurice Hankey. of the British delegation.