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New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Eleventh. Hour Plea HuIts
LenOir s Death as Traitor
When About TO Face Firing Squad Condemned
Man Demands Right to Face Caillaux; Exc
cutlon Is Postponed for New Investigation

PARIS. Sept. Announcement was
made this morning of the postpone
ment of the execution of Pierre Lenoir,
who was tried with Senatr Humbert
and others on a charge of communicate
ing military intelligence to the enemy,
squad at dawn.
The neighborhood of Vincenncs
Woods, where the execution was to
have taken place, was put under a
strong guard of soldiers from the 18th
Artillery Regiment at 80 o'clock this
morning. short time afterward
Major Gromier, commander of the
troops at Fort Ninconnos, and NJ. Raux,
fre1ect OF Police, arrived, and firing
squad from the Goth Unmounted Chas-
seurs took up position. At G:10 o'clock
two automobiles LEI. the fort and
Grove rapidly in the direction Of the
execution grounds, and men and women
gong to worh, seeing the soldiers, re-
marked: ut is all over for Lenoir.''
but at 6:45 O'clock it was learned that
the execution was delayed for q short
time.
Condemned Man Calm
The military justice. party Of law
yocs and chaplain went to Lenoir's
cell at $3.50 o'clock. finding the CON
deNned man very calm.
AsNel If be had any communication
20 make to The party, Lenoia replied
AT the moment of death. | repeat
what | have always vainly asked to
DC confronted with Joseph Cailaux."
Joseph Caillaux, former Premier of
France, is now under arrest in a hos
pital near Paris under charges similar
to that upon which Lenoir was con-
victed.l
Lenoir then argued that the action
of the court had shown that his case
Lenoir's lawyers then demanded that
his request to be confronted with NJ.
Caillaux be communicated to the Under
Secretary Of Military Justice.
The officer in charge declined to
postpone the execution, signed the
register of the prison accounting for
Lenoir and ordered Lenoir to proceed
to enter the waiting automobile which
was 20 convey him 10 the Nincennes
Wood and death.
Nearly Has Altcrcatior
NJ. De Molines, Lenoir'5 lawyer near
ly had an altercation with the officer
in charge while erdeavoring to secure
a few minutes respite for the prisoner
that he might telephone to NJ. Ignace
Under Secretary OF State for Military
Justice Having secured the permis-
sion TO telephone, NJ De Molines OBJ
TAXED reprievc Of an hour for the
prisoner. Nj. Dc Molines then entered
an automobile and raced TO the home
Of NJ. lgnace, who received him in his
night clothes at 5 o'clock in the morn
ing and made the stay indefinite.
When he heard that he was not to
be executed this morning. Lenoir said:
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

their quarrels and weaken themselves
they cannot resist any enemy, much
less great untouched power like Ger
many
Germany intelligently refused to
fight to finish with the United States.
She withdrew in good order to a place
OF safety, where the war had not
ruined her factories and where every
thing was ready for the RESUMPTION of
peace industry.
End Quarrels, He Warns
Germany has gone to work, but work
is Impossible in many of those districts
whore the Germans destroyed machinery
and the people have not the raw mate
rials with which to work But these
ruined countries must not make Ger
many's economic restoration easier by
fighting among themselves and leaving g
Germany the world market without COM
petition.
The forces of peace must organize
and consolidate, otherwise they are in
unQuestionably viii make within a few
years unless Germany's enemies intrench
themselves through constructive work
and establish the nations which threaten
to weaken themselves and the Allies
through greed and jealousy
"G rmany Will leave France alone,
perhaps, but she inevitably viii try to
gcbole up Russia and many Of the
small countries Of Central Europe.
THE task Of the United States is
clear. She must begin through her
Allies; she must equip statesmen in
the international school and create the
first general staff that has ever existed
so as 20 have leaders who will realize
what the world developments are.
An America which is ready. men
tally and physically, to stand behind
the league Of nations can hold the bal
uncc OF power in the world. If the
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Germans Plot
New War, Says
Morganthau
Warns New States to Cease.
Quarrels and Join for
Defence or They Will Be
Cobbled by the Teutons
Calls League Safeguard
Calls League Safeguard
FOresecs Russian-Prussian
Alliance With Domination
of Middle Europe as Aim

PARIS, Sept. 19 (By The Associated
Press) Germany came through this
war perfect dynamo of strength
Her human military power is practi-
cally as great as ever and her 5,O00,-
600 people have been schooled and
hardened by trials. They have learned
economy and self-denial
1.-The nation has been compre ssed
into concentrated mass, which is
surcharged with energy and moving
with centripetal force, while Ger
many's neighbors are spreading them
selves out thin and quarrcllng and
moving with centrifugal force"
Thus spoke Henry Morgenthau, who
headed the United States investiga-
tion commission which has been at
work in Poland, in discussing to- day
his observations in Central Europe.
Expects New War Soon
"And what will be the result?" Mr..
Morgenthau asked. Replying to his
question he continued:
"If disintegration keeps IN among
Germany's neighbors, there can be but
one result. doubt whether Germany
fully appreciates her own strength. AS
she sits calmly watching the dicl.er-
ing going on between the new states,
which are losing sight of great prin-
clples and fighting over little strips of
territory, she must take grim salts
faction in the battle her enemies are
waging i'll her behalf. And Ger
many, encouraged by such dscord
among weak and struggling states, un-
doubtedly will resort to arms within a
few years and regain her lost territory
What will prevent the military
clique from reCaining control in Ger
many if Europe continues to offer such
tempting rriZes to various nationali-
ties? Such situation will not en-
courage Germany to regain her trade
by peaceful means and to pay III
IDENTITIES
Coalition With Russia
"lt will not satisfy the militarists of
Germany to return to the factories if
their war-worn neighbors weaken
themselves further and deliberately Of
fer themselves as prey to the Prus-
sian spirit.
What is to encourage the democrats
in Germany. who are trying to get
away from miitarism? Europe rapidly
Is driving on toward a situation which
eventually must result in coalition
between Russia and Germany and the
absolute destruction Of many of The
newly created powers, unless steps b,
takon to prevent it.
"Opinion is strong that the league o
nations is the only means for prevent
ing such q disaster. And it must com,
soon and have the loyal support O
both great and small powers. Greece
italy, Jugo- Slavia, s'zecho- -Slovakia. Pc
land and other European countrie,
which have been fought over and are
in q sadly weakened condition need The
support of some organization which
will afford them the proper tribuna
for their disputes and assist them il
winning their publics away from the
idea that war is the only means OF
getting Justice.
at is impossible to create barrier
states against Bolshevism and militar-
ism, and if these new states continue
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Wilson Sends Wreath for
Correspondents Funeral

CLEVELAND, Sept. 10. President
and Mrs. Wilson and Secretary Joseph
p Tumulty are among those who havo
se..t floral tributes to the memory of
Ben 7. Alien, Washin. IA CORE
spondcnt of The Cleveland Plain
Dealer" who met death in an automo o.
bile accident at Portland, Ore, Mon
day. Mr.. Alien was member of the
newspaper party with President vii
SON
The body will reach Cleveland Satur-
Gay night and the funeral services will
: tie held Sunday afternoon. The buriaI
VIII be lr Cleveland
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
amend Treaty and SAGE
U. S., " Wads,Uorth Pleads
'0cf as 1t Stands Proposes a
otraitjacket for Mankind,
Ne'c York Senator Declares
Netc York Tribune
WGshinnfon Bureau


Washington Bureau
a, WASHINGTON. Sept. 19-Adoption
~ ,he reservations to the peace treaty
Sa sn Iermany, recently reported to the
M,.. se.ate BY the Foreign Relations Com
zee wss urged in The Senate to-day
sSenator Wadsworth, OF New York.
sshator adsworth declared that the
sisn FEC States, with us millions Of for
sn-oorn citizens, must view the
stue sSe OF nations and it's powers In
rs,;n Sin erent light from that in which the
,sa ,,ons OF Europe could regard it, and
eo,aat mat under the terms Of the league
il nan, man, as proposed internal trouble
,,o. ae united States would result from
european trouble.
;, ae issue ht fore the American peo-
a. - the league of nations fight, said
a.. asor Wadsworth, sis bigger than
M man or any party. but not bigger
st,,a. ,ne me government of the United
rea. sos' said the Seastor. ''the govern
q tbo Is the representative and agent
Ii. %. people. and anything bigger than
Die tSTsernment is bigger than the peo-
10 that doctrine. as enunciated
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Lodge Forces
Claim Votes to
Amend League
Continued from page L

,..;red exactly as is the case with the
Gesn 1ssnson amendment. There was no
;v';Tti ;;rv.;mation as to when the call would
in.,,a' nun "Any time advocates or oppo-
cents csnts of the league think they have
he votes in the s ssmfa % the to 's eas
soo,n discussion.
l'P,n 'pP,epublican leaders refused to-day to
..rs;der shifting the British American
eusins citing amendment under the head of
ss' sssss'erSations, Senator Lodge snnounc- a no. nc
iass,dments ias and reservations precisely
sa', ~ written in the majority report.
- asajn there was more or less in
,.r,saI M discussion among Senators in
,psh ,ps hope of reaching compromise,
VT as word passed back and forth ,,.tfa that
.ne .ame possibly within week, leaders
eu'"s eU hoth sides held back to await de-
Yeionments-
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Johnson TO Publish
Reply to Wilson
Will Discontinue Tour,
but Issue address to the
People of California

nrIrTH. Mimi. Sept. 19.-.n an
rouncing tonight that he would dis
continue his speaking tour and return
- Washington SUNDAY 70 enter the
.-,.,v fight next week. Senator Hiram
u Iohnson. OF California. said:
=: 81 am greatly disappointed because
an unable to go to the Pacific Coast,
~. have decided that my presence is
u-ssn.ly u-s needed at Washington next
.rask want 10 be in the Senate
,sssn NV amendment to the league
,orenant abolishing the prepon-
dsrsnce Of Great Britain's vot-
;nc mower in the assembly Of the
issous comes ~ for consideration. l
vii auswc. President Wilson's
sneeches on the Pacific Coast in an
sddress which will issue to the peo-
nile Of California"
Senator Johnson. addressing large
and enthusiastic audience here to-
r;ght asserted that Americas entry
INTO the league Of nations would mark
-be formation Of & partnership between
the one going, solvent country in the
world and certain European bank
rupts. who he said. "have come to
secretly despise and dctest US
Senator Johnson declared that the
power o. making war should be taken
from sovereign rulers and vested in the
PEOPLE who should have authority 20
decide the question by a referendum
vote. Women. he said, who bear such
heavy burdens OF war, should be per-
mi.ted to participate on an equal basis
with men in determining whether their
country should 90 TO war. Senate
Johnson said that under tire league
covenant such plan would be I'M
practicable Instead OF coming closer
to the people in these vital matters, the
league Of nations would 60 q step
further from them and place TIE pow
70 MAKE war in the hands Of the rulers
and their representatives. instead ol
the people said he.
He emphasized the point that the
league covenant had been drawn up in
secrecy and that popular support for it
in this country had been promoted ~
Official propaganda paid for by taxa
ton from tie overburdened people.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Persling Congratulated.
BY Throngs Of Officers
Army Chief Only One Among
5000 at Reception TO Wear
Sam Browne Belt
Nstr York Tribune
lIosj,incfou I2,ir~r,i


WASHINGTON. Sept. 10-G General
Pershins received the personal CON
gratulatlons Of about 5000 officers Of
the army for the first time in his new
capacity as the military head of "the
armies o. the United States" this
afternoon.
The ceremony took place in the re-
ception room adjoining the office OF
the Secretary Of War. All officers or
the active and retired list. stationed
in the vicinity of Washington, at
tended the reception.
General Pershing was the only Of
tcer in Washington this afternoon who
wore Sam Browne belt. In the no.
tice of the reception it was stated spe-
cifically mo belts or side arms will
be worn" The belt is feature of
the equipment of the lst Division. =.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Seidl and Five Aids
Are Executed i'm Munich

MUNICH. Sept 10 (Bv The Asso-
ciated Press Fritz seid, the former
Spartacide leader, and five Of his asso-
crates were executed At 4 p. N. to-day.
having been found guilty OF the mur-
der OF hostages during the soviet re-
gime The others executed were Josef
Seidl and Herren Stakeholder, N'i
Purzel and Fehmr. Seven others were
sentenced to fifteen years penal servi-
tude as accessories. Three were dis
charged.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Berlin Yields TO Allied
Demands in Constitution

BERLlN. Sept. 19 (By The Associated
Press) The Committee on Foreign Al
fairs Of the National Assembly has de-
cided, according to the "Tageblatt," to
nuliify Article 81 of the constitution,
by which Austria would be given repre-
sentation in the German Reichstag.
Kurt Won Lersner, head of the German
delegation at Versailles, has been in
structed to inform the Entente powers
that the demand of the peace confer
ence relative to Article 6l will be COM
piled with.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Toxic Announces Naming of
sIiideiara as Envoy to L. 6.

TOXIC, Sept. 10 BY The Associated
Press). - Official announcement has
been made Of the appointment g
Kijuro Shidehara, Nice-Foreign Min
ister. to be Japanese Ambassador to
the United States.
At the same time, the Official Ga
zette.. states that Masano Hanihara.
former japanese Consul al San Fran
cisco, had been appointed Vice Foreign
Minister.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
FOch and CIen,enceau
May Arriue in December

PARIS, Sept. 10 (By The Associ-
ated Press).-There was a persistent
rumor in peace conference circles
and in the Chamber. that Premier
Clemcnceau and Marshal Foch would
visit America in December. The As
sociated Press was informed that no
plans are possible until after the
elections, which will probably be held
November II.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Before God and man, I swear I am
no traitor"
Others Nav Re Imn1ic2ted


Nothing has been officially given out
concerning the personages vino may be
affected by Lenoir's dcath-door accu-
satlons, but members Of the Chamber
OF Deputies, in discussing the matter
to-day, declared that the Caillaux case
was mentioned and also that the name
of Ernest Judet, former owner of the
Paris newspaper 'L'Eclair," who is un-
der indictment here on a charge of
having had dealings with the enemy in
the purchase or founding Of French
newspapers with German capital came
up. The arrest Of another member of
the Chamber Of Deputies and also of
prominent newspaper owner is said
to be expected in connection with Le-
mons statement, and it was even as
serted that his revelations might cause
reopening Of the Humbert case.
Meanwhile Lenoir will remain in his
cell and await eventualities. In con-
nectlon with the reprieve OF Lenoir. it
may be remembered that Bolo Pacha
succeeded in postponing his execution
ten days while making revelations.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Delivers 81. Paul Address

ST. PAUL. Sept. senator Hiram
". Johnson, Of California. in an ad-
dress delivered to a special session Of
the Minnesota Legislature this morn
ing. presented MS arguments III oppo-
sition 10 the unqualified ratification CT
the league Of nations covenant.
The Senator expressed the opinion
that If action on the league could be
DELAYED sixty days, .hc people would
speaa in pos tive terms and insist upon
Its defeat or amendment. so as to pro-
tect the couH-rys interests.
Public sentiment against the league
Is growing every day and is fast assum-
ing the PROPORTIONS Of revolution"
said Senator Johnson. "its friends re-
silze that If it is not rushed through
nov, before tAe people have have had
an opportunity to understand il, the +
cause is hopeless. That eXplains the
haste to have it ratified without amend
ment.
"The statement that immediate &C
ton is necessary to stabilize business
Is absurd
Says Halo Is Dispeiiet
"The pitiess logic Of events is grad
ually dispelling the halo with which
Its advocates have enveloped the So
called league Of nations. The diplo-
macy and intrigue. the wars and coun-
Ter wars OF which we catch 2 hasry
glimpse through rigorous European
censorship, are slowly but surely pre-
sentlng 1t IN It's true aspect and max
ing plain its real design. The un-
bridled and irrational emotionalism
which greeted the suggestion of a
league to promote peace and prevent
war and which was utilized to the full
with people sick of the carnage Of
the great world conflict before the
terms Of the league Of nations were
known, and before its provisions were
understood. is with the lapse Of time
gradually passing.
AS our people become nearer norma
ana see again with clearer vision. they
aegin to understand the iniquity Of the
salng that is sought to be fastened
upon America. The treaty of peace
was made in accordance with the con
tracts secretly sealed and delivered
among England. France, Italy an(
sspan. We talked of what the treat.
Mould contain but the treaty whel
.N'1en contained what the other ma
aohs wanted and followed their secre
Bargains"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Nelson Urges Sending Of
More Troops to Russia
Senator Declares u. S. and
Allies are Morally Obligated
to End Rule of the B0sheriki
NeU York Tribune
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Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. Sept. 19. - The
United States should send more troops
into Russia instead of withdrawing
those that are there now, Senator Nell
son. Republican, of Minnesota, de-
clared in the Senate to-day. Senator
Nelson said that in his opinion the
regime of Lenine and Trotsky would
have been overthrow six or eight
months ago if larger American forces
had been sent into Russia. The Amer-
can troops, he said, "are rightfully
there"
II am satisfied" said Senator Nelson,
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

United States does TO; measure up 20
its responsibilities Germany may win
the next time and secure domination Of
the world"
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
More u. S. Dry Speakers
Invade Great Britain
Seek to Create Sentiment for
Prohibition in Local OPP
tiOn Communities
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LONDOk, Oct. 9.-The staff of dru
campaigners which is working under
the direction of W. f. Johnson. tho
Anti-Saloon League organizer, who is
conducting prohibition movement in
this country, has been augmented hv
several new speakers from the United
States, who are working IN Scotland
and northern England this week. These
men are attempting to create sentiment
favorable to prohibition in communi-
ties where local option will be an issus
at the polls next year.
Mr.. Johnson himself has not left his
office in Fleet Street, whence he directs
the campaign. The prohibition force,
working under him throughout Furone
are greatly encouraged by the resul,
of the prohibition referendum in Nor.
way, where. aa MIR. johnson predicted
to The TribunS correspondent recently.
an overwhelming majority of votes
were cast in favor of prohibition.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
Mayor Orders Inquiry
Into Sale of Badges
Hirshfield Asked to Investigate
Dealer Who Sells Police
EQuipment

Investigation of the relation of Louis
Markowitz, a dealer in various sorts
of badges, and the city administration,
which has just been made by the Citi-
acns Union. yesterday resulted in &C
ton by Mayor Hylan.
Mayor Hylan asked Commissioner of
Accounts Hirshheld to inquire into
Markowitz's dealings. In letter to
the Commissioner he said:
My attention has been called to the
activities of one Louis Markowitz, now
under investigation by the United
States naval authorities. understand
that he has sold about 81 400 worth of
badges to the Police Department, nee
essary for the equipment of police off,
cials
~ have been informed that. practi-
cally all the badges sold by him to the
department were under contract after
competitive bidding However, look into
this matter at once and let me have
your report at the earliest possible mo-
mont -
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
Britain Plans Court
To Preuenf WuIk-Oufs

Ne1r York Tribuua
Enrorec7 B,,rcGu
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LONDON, Oct. 9.-Sincc the settle
ment Of the railway strike the govern
ment and labor have been advocating
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
Rome Suggests Control
OF Fiume by Regulars
Plan Said To Be Conditional on
Mandate to Italy Under
the League

ROME, Oct. 9.-Occupation Of Fiume
by Italian regular troops is suggested
by the Italian Council Of Ministers
pending a decision by the peace con.
ference as to the disposition of the
city, according to the "Epoca." ia
newspaper says this solution is con
ditional on Italy being giver mandate
to supervise the adminiss ration OF
Fiumc under the league of nations.
FIUME, Oct. 8 (By the Associated
Press General Ceocherini, command
er of a brigade of Bersagieri, has
reached Fiume. 1t is announced he
will assume command of the Fiumiar
Army. General Tamato has been ap-
pointed chief f-of-staff to d'Annunzio.
D'Annunzio, who at the time of his
resignation from the Italian Army in
May, 1919, held the rank of lieutenant.
colonel in the Air Service, grade
which he had received by promotion
from lieutenant during the war, may
have felt the advisability of having a
trained soldier of higher rank in actual
command of the troops of the Fiumiar
Army There has been nothing tc
indicate that he has abandoned direc-
tion of the Fiumian enterprise itself
or relinquished the leadership Of the
Fiumian government"
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
700 Red Flags Confscated
Government Begins investiga.
ton of Weirton Finns

WEIRTON, w. Va, Oct "a Federal
agent to-day began an investigation of
the alleged radical activities OF the two
hundred or more Firms who were de-
ported from Weirton last Tuesday by
police and deputies. Local authorities
turned over TO the government repre-
sentative seven hundred red flags and
some literature in the Finnish Lam
guage seized when the Finnish Social
ist Federation Hall here was raided
The literature will be translated, and
if it is shown that the Firms are con-
nected with any radical movements of
an extreme nature the State of West
Virginia will be called upon to deal
with the case, the Federal agent stated.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
Shipyard Strike Weakens

More thap 500 men who have been
on strike at the ship repair yards of
the Port of New York, returned to their
old jobs yesterday under the condi-
lions prevailing when they struck,
according to statement issued yester-
day by Henry c. Hunter, counsel for
the yard owners. Union leaders denied
this, saying that the men who have
gone to work are strikebreakers
brought to the yards by tug boats
At the Office OF the Metal Trades
Council, at 81 Duane Street. it was
said that Thomas L. Delahunty, of the
Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa
tion, had promised to impose fine on
any member of his organization who
aided in the transportation of strike
breakers