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Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
CRAZED BY HUNGER.
 ROWING BANDS PREY
 ON OWN TR|bESME|V
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ONSTANTINOPLE Monday. Dee. S-Winter is bringing immense misery, and hundreds of thousands of deaths from hunger and disease have oc- occurred throughout the middle east Caucasus, southern Russia. The flight of refugees of all nationalities through Asia Minor into south Russia has be- gun
 Reports indicate that the unpre- cedented hardships are increased by various little wars and also by little bands who prey on one another. when there are no other victims. It is be- lieved that cannibalism is frequent.
 It is estimated that there are more than 150,000 Turks homeless, living in the open in the Smyrna district and most of them starving. The Sultan's solicitude for these people is made i'm potent by his lack of funds The country is ravished by small scattered bands of troops who are fighting the Greeks.
 The Georgian army is helpless to control the bands in the Caucasus mountains which lay tribute on the villages and farmers, making raids and taking what they like.
 Greek troops have become bolder around Novo Rosisk and are making nightly raids on the city The same army, or similar groups, are marrying the other cities behind the so-called Denikine lines and are seriously in terfering with his trains and other supplies destined for the front,
 The railway stations are filled with typhus stricken persons and other refugees who travel inside and out side of box cars despite the cold. The people of Odessa and other cities are living from hand to mouth.
 American commercial men report that, in spite of the fact that south Russia has thousands of tons of coal it can not be moved. General Pet lura continues to fight for recognition of Ukraines, pointing out that if this is done, he can help Denikine against the bolsheviki. It is his contention thai recognition of the various nationalities is the key to the defeat of bolsheviki Ukranian agents state that they have purchased supplies to the amount oi s15 5.000.010 from America but that de livery has been impeded between Con- Lstantinople and Odessa,
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
WARNS SENATE NOT TO RETURN RAILS WITHOUT
 LEGISLATION
Would Mean Disaster to Two-Thirds of the Roads Within 30 Days, Cum mins Tells Congress
[RepubIican A. P. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Congress was warned today that if the rail- roads were turned back to their own CTS without enactment meanwhile of legislation of the properties, two thirds of the roads would be in hands of receivers within 30 days.
 Speaking with earnestness and frankness, Chairman Cummins of the senate interstate commerce commit tee that drafted the pending railroad bill, declared the senate could not af- ford to set it aside or delay it's con sideration in view of the apparent de- termination of President Wilson to end government control the first day of the new year.
 Breaking into the debate while sen ators were pleading to postpone ac- ton on all railroad legislation until after recess, Senator Cummins told the senate it's duty was plain.
 If the roads are returned without effective legislation they could exist for a month,' the senator declared amidst unusual silence, and then fall into hopeless confusion, with two thirds of them quickly ending in re- ceivership.
 Urges Return Of Roads
 Senator Cummins insisted congress should turn back the roads if satisfied the people believed in that policy
 They can go back on January l in perfect safety he said, If sne country is assured of the bills enactment in enc months time
 In hope of eXpeditng the measure. the senate remained in session tonight but as new fields of argument were opened there developed little indica tion of final action this week Leaders insisted, however. that the bill would he passed by a narrow margin before Saturday when the holiday recess is i expected to begin. -.
 Senator Smith, democrat Cieorgla, rising to inquire if 1t would not he | best to defer consideration of all rail road legislation until January. pro voked storm of discussion and drew l from republican senators a warning that there was no indication Of change of mind on the presidents part. Wilson Position Firm Reminding the senate of the presi- dents statement to congress in May that the roads would be handed back | at the end of the calendar year. Sen ator Watson. republican, Indiana called attention that no word had come | from the White House to indicate any l change in the presidents position. i Answering Senator Smith, who said | he could not believe the presidenf would carry out his announced inten- l tion the Indiana senator said that in. asmuch as no additional information has been forthcoming. the senate was warranted in assuming that the presi- dent stood pat, in which event. n. declared, it was imperative to "remair here and enact necessary legislation.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
SAY PROTOCOL TERMS MAKE EXECUTION IF
 TREATY IMPOSSIBLE
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PARIS, Dec 15.-The German note in reply to the entente, delivered to Paul Dutasta. secretary of the peace conference today. says:
 The German government desires to dissipate the misunderstanding that, owing to the momentary absence of American delegates from the commits sions provided for by the treaty, Ger many claimed notifications and dis positions of the treaty concerning the extradition of persons charged with culpability in act contrary to military laws, or the repatriation of prisoners.
 'The German government, previous to receiving the allied note, had al- ready explained the reasons why it would appear necessary to modify the conditions for the execution of those clauses, but the German government never made it's assent for the putting into force of the peace treaty condi- tional upon a previous solution of that question.
 "The German government maintains it's opinion that the best means to reach a solution of the Scapa Flow in- cident would have been to submit the case to international arbitration at The Hague Such a measure would not have delayed putting the treaty into force, or the signing of the pro- tocol thus modified.
 | "Desirious. however. of doing it's ut most for the early establishment of peace the German government de- clares itself ready to make repara- tions for damages caused to the allied and associated government by the de- struction of the ships.
 But the German government is un- able to effect such reparations in the manner demanded by the protocol ot November 1, because the execution Of
 the demands formulated in that pro-
 tocol would compromise irretTievably Germanys economic life and also ren- | der impossible of execution the other enormous obligations which the treaty 1 imposes on Germany.
 4The German government will for mulate. through experts, positive de i tailed propositions showing mode O i reparation, which, although adding s I new and heavy burden on Germany il l it's situation, are not altogether In ] compatible with it's vital interests
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
DOCUMENT GIVING
 |. W. W. MAR STAND
 |SPUT INTO RECORD
[Republlcan A. p. Leased Wirel

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 15.-What was characterized as the official pronounce ment of the general executive board, the controlling body of the Industrial Workers of the World, toward war and conscription was read into the record today at the triel in the Kansas City. Kansas. federal court of g l. W. W. charged with violating the espionage act.
 The document, issued during the war period. after denouncing both war and conscription. warned members that if they found themselves unable to avoid military service they automatically for feited all connection with the l. W. w.
 The organization arranged to make every possible effort" to assist mem- bers in obtaining their release from service, according to a purported letter from William D. Haywood, secretary treasurer. to Dan Buckley, an 1. W. W. official at Minneapolis. Minn.. which also was read today. The letter stated that Fred Moore of Seattle, chief coun- sel for the defense in the present trial had been employed at salary of $2O0 a month and expenses to act as general counsel for l. w. w. members drafted.
 Resolutions declared to have been adopted by the general executive board at meeting in Chicago July 3, 1917, one of which provided for the purchase and shipping of a printing outfit to the Russian reyolutionaries. were not reached today
 1 Evidence introduced today included correspondence by which the govern ment announced it sought to show the non partisan league negotiated with | the l. w. w. in 1917, when the latter organization is said to have attempted ! to gain control of the food and fue supplies in Oklahoma and Kansas | The letters. it was contended, indi- cated the league desired an under standing with khe agricultural branch
 of the I. w. w. regarding the hiring 1 of farm labor.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
b|G TASK CONFRONTS
 |. ]. ?. ASSERTS HAYS
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BUFFALO. N. Y Dec. 15.-Appeal for ''patiotism in peace as well as in War was made by Will H. Hays re- publican national chairman, speaking at a dinner of Erie county republicans tonight.
 If those hundreds of thousands of men and women who unselfishly car- ried the burden of the war work, can maintain some small part of the same interest in their country now said MT. Hoys, it will bring to the situation an impetus for untold good"
 MT. Hays reviewed the plan for the appointment of a committee on policies and platform to meet before the na- tional convention next year. Under lying that plan, he said, is the great fact that there rests on the republican party the tremedous responsibility of lifting America out of the slough into which the present administration has sunk it and putting into force the most comprehensive program of wise con- structive measures ever attempted in this republic
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
WAR VETS WILL
 DEMAND SWEET
 BILLS PASSAGE
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WASHINGTON, Dec 15.-National and state officers of the American Legion decided today at the initial session of their three-day conference here to carry direct to congress to- morrow their fight for legislation benefitting veterans of the world war.
 The drive on congress-the first to be undertaken by the new organiza- tion-will revolve about the Sweet bill to extend the benefits of the war risk insurance act, it was indicated The measure has been passed by the house and the legion officers, it was said would go to the capitol with the in tention of making direct inquiry of senators why no action on the bill has been taken by the senate.
 While discussion at the opening session of the conference developed practically unanimous approval of the Sweet bill. many of the state repre- sentatives plainly were desirous of proceeding cautiously in any matter pertaining to legislation. Frequent warnings were given by speakers that the organization should work guard edly lest the legion become emhroiled in partisan politics.
 Several delegates expressed fear that the proposed visit to congress might be construed as having partisan politi cal significance, but Franklin d'Olier, national commander. explained that the chief purpose of the visit was ito explain to members of congress the needs in legislation for the disabled soldier and necessary changes in the war risk law as we view them"
 At a meeting tonight participated in only by the legion delegates, it was tentatively decided to urge congress to combine the war risk insurance bureau the public health service and the federal board for vocational edu- cation under one directing head. This arran ngement, speakers argued, would co ordinate all governmental activities which have to do with the ex-service men whether disabled or not
 A resolution also was adopted op- posing the plan of Senator Smoot of Utah to abolish the war risk bureau and distribute it's functions through several departments.
 Another executive provision which the legion probably will ask of con- gress is creation of a system of AS state directors for the war risk bu- i 'reau. The Sweet bill would establish II regional directors.
 State commanders strongly argued for the As director plan, saying they felt the task of reselling the insur- ance carried by the men during their military and naval service would fall 1 largely to the active heads of the state department of the organization. All were anxious to avoid recourse to the 1 pensions systems and were convinced | that obiation of the pension appeals 1 could be accomplished only by success i in getting the ex-service men to con- 1 tinue carrying government insurance
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
Is Severe Jolt In Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 15.-Ken- lucky distillers and more than 200 Louisville former saloonkeepers were olted today by the decision of the su- Dreme court holding wartime prohi- ition constitutional The distillers. it vas estimated. had S9,000. 900 gallons of whisky in Kentucky bonded ware houses. 9,500.O00 gallons of it in Louis- lille alone. ordinarily worth at whole sale s4O0 100000. The former saloon Seepers, after setting the stage for a wet" period, continued the sale of soft irnks while the distillers, with ex- lortation apparently the only avenue )pen to them. Hooked to the custom iouse for export stamps. Pessimism
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Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
PROBE SUPREME COURT ''LEAK''
Co11t1rmotion Ot Plume Agreement
 RumOrS LUck1ng
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 TRIESTE, Dec. 15.- General Cavielia, former minister of war, told the Associated Press cores pendent today that he had not been informed concerning the re- ported agreement between the Italian government and Gabrielle d'Annunzio, under which, accord ing to a statement made Sunday night by Sienor Pedrazzi, head of d'Annunzio's press bureau. the soldier poet would hand over com mand of Plume to regular troops under command of General Cavig- lia.
 ''l know nothing of the solution of the Fiunne dispute said Gen eral CaViqlia who arrived here yes terday and conferred with the commander of the troops on the armistice line adjacent to Plume.
 q am here waiting orders. l. have heard rumors of an agree ment with regard to Plume having been reached, but not officially. It is not true that 1 am going to take command at Fiume-at least up to the present"
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16

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Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
SENTENCE COMMUNISTS

BUDAPEST, Friday. Dec. 12-Sen- tencing of the communists recently convicted of crimes during the Bella Kun dictatorship. began today. Four teen were sentenced to death by hang ing. one to life Imprisonment and a large number of terms of various pe- .riods at hard labpn
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
Opinion Holds That Dry" Period May Be Terminated by Presidential Proclamation of Demoblization
 at Any Time Before January 16
DECISION UNANIMOUS AS TO LEGALITY IF ACT
Other Opinions Validity of Vostead Enforcement Act and Appeals on Alcoholic Content of Beer
 Will Be Handed Down Later
[Republican Associated Press Leased WireI

WASHINGTON Dec. 15--By unanimous decision, constitutonaty of the wartime prohibition act was sus taned today by the supreme court The opinion, given by Associate Justice Brandeis held in effect however that the war-invoked dry period still may be terminated
Arizona republican., 1919-12-16
FRAUD,INCOMPETENCY OF WAR DEPARTMENT
 TO BE BARED, CLAIM
Immediate Consideration of Probe on War Time EX- penditures Will Show Clear Craft , Asserts c. o. P. Congressman
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WASHINGTON Dec. 15.-Twelve roll calls interspersed with charges and counter charges. extending over two legislative days. brought adoption late today in the house of special rule permitting immediate consideration of the report of the committee, which in vestigated war time expenditures of the war department.
 Democratic members throughout the two sessions waged a hard fight to prevent consideration Of the report, which they asserted made no specific charges and was only series of yelled hints at fraud. In reply, republican representatives charged the democrats with blocking proceedings, ito conceal the fraud and incompetency of the war department"
 The report, which was filed several weeks ago by the committee, of which Representative Graham of Illinois is chairman, attacked war department of ficials for alleged wasteful expendi- lures of money and suggested reopen ing of all claims for unexpired con- tracts settled by the war department and submission of these claims to an impartial board for final approval. The report will be discussed further tomorrow, chairman Graham having announced his intention of making a speech on the findings of his com mittee.
 Openly Charges Graft
 Representative Campbell. republi- can, Kansas, speaking on the proposal to permit consideration of the report, renewed the attack on R. H. Long. democratic candidate in the recent gubernatorial election in Massachu- setts, declaring that millions of dol lars were taken from the people and turned over to such men as R. H. Long, democratic politician, and a favorite with the war department, who got more than a million dollars in clear graft
 Representative Jeffers of Nebraska. a republican member of the committee declared that the war department i bought 945,000 saddles and 1000, COG | sets Of harness for an army which had | only 3sI000 horses and mules 1 Representative Garrett, Tennessee democratic member Of the committee | defending the war department. saiC | speedy settlement of unfinished wal contracts had been essential to the vel | fare of the country
 Tn hundreds of cases" said Repre- sentative Garrett, the character ot 1 the institutions and factories at whict l these contracts had been filled, was almost completely changed by reason or their war contracts. Commercial production was abandoned and every energy and facility has been bent or supplying war needs. It was of supreme importance to the public that these in stltuuons might return to a peace basis and again enter commercial production giving employment to labor and SUD- plying the peace needs of the country It may not be expected that uniform ity and exactitude has been attained 1T i a task involving an almost infinite variety of commodities and calling fol
 a wide range of knowledge and skill
 In estimating values involved"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-06-10
CHILDREN or ST. MARY'S
MADE FIRST COMMUNION

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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-06-10
SECRETARY or NAVY
TO P0ST- GRADUATES
THURSDAY EVENING

The resumption Of the work Of the
postgraduate department Of the Ma
val Academy. Interrupted BY the en-
trance of the United States into the
war, Will be marked hy special cere-
monies. taking place Thursday egen
Ing 81 tie Marine barracks which
] Il hi be used for the work Of the de-
par tsneil secretary IF the Navy DAN
icls viii speak, and the superintend-
mt 81 the SavtlI academy and none
bers Of the Academic Hoard will be
present
Captain Ernest ! King has been
designated as head of tlse depaf snient.
and staff III assistants selected.
There viii be nifty young officers who
ssill become students, there being
courses ia electrical engineering. me-
eliauical engineering. radio engineer
iug and ordnance Tie course lasts
ixo years Ineas taking Tie engineer
iag courses VIII spend a,le year here.
AMI thoae taking the ordnance coiIrka
viii spend four months here. tha hal-
aiice ia rho perIods lsslng used for
.work 81 other institutions Columbia
and Massachusetts Institute oi Tech
uology III most eases
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-06-10
CLASS DAY Fun
HIGH SCHOOL "GRTNDss
AFFORD AMUSEMENT
1isHg Friends Of 1919 4. II. =. Attend
Exercises ana See Presentation
81 Aloek IlIpIomas

With the usual hIlarity that char
acIeriErs Glass Dry the program
attendant upon its observance WAS
held lasi evening III tho Class III 1918
ii. H s iii the Assembly Hall and vas
enjoyed by d literally psscke lgsia
President Eugene Griscon. of the
class. presided. bus all participants
were equally az important Is he
The CIas Ode. which was composed
~ four girls and ihe music written
.by Prof Ioroysky. made d great hill
and was Beautifully sung CLASS Jokes
thai could be better appreciated by
the class than any 81 The audience
were passed back and forth, and
grinds on both teachers and pupils
ri Inc cl.sss AMI lie se4taei Afforded
great FUN
I'atting its digniiy III the discard
the class during Tx proceedings esl.
5oyed drinking pop glnEer ale and
other SOFT drink sfsssa bottles
Tiie fun-maker III tho occasion Was
Miss Lillian Greensburg. Kiio has been
aai,bed by 1919 me class clown Z
lie young lAtig MIC proved htTsctI
tic garrnions meiHiler u the class.
Nas presented talking machine
Miss Edna Iieise was ciass histnr-.
ian. ami read III interesting class his
Tory. showing thai many Mh0 started
osst had fallen bg The Mayside. alnong
who was the bride u yesterday, who
was present al the exercises with her
husband The Glass Poem was read
ny Miss Irene Robertson. and the class
viii hy Mis- iSttiaerilie hyle
The mock diplomas were arranged
with cleverness, each containing Il
iniig liza III AilifufaliYr ast5aattyea..
applying Ell individual members III The
Glars and Numerically opposed to
their qualities.
Gifts were presents ed the class
Of 1920 as we'll rs q i number.
Of high school teachers, and attached
10 each gift vas i hitien significance.
III the shape of i grind 4
The exercises permitted freedom oh
apeech and action permitted ii no
other occasion during the school year.
and FOR this reason were especially
enjoyed By the class
Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1919-05-09
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