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New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Observers Declare Situa.
ton Has Not Changed
Materially Since Dry
Legislation Was Passed
Much Oratory; No Action
Votes Necessary to Repeal
Either War Prohibition
or Amendment Lacking
Netc York Tribune
W1shtngto1s Bureau

WASHINGTON, May 12-No repeal
of the dry Federal amendment, and no
repeal Of the war prohibition law, can
possibly muster the necessary votes in
Congress, in the opinion Of those who
have studied the situation. The situa-
tion with regard to the comparative
strength of the vets and drys in Con-
gress has not materially changed since
the drys mustered more than two
thirds majority in each House for sub
mission of the Federal amendment.
No one seriously doubts that if vote
were taken on the convening of the
new Congress next Monday the drys
could get two-thirds maj jority for the
Federal amendment all over again if
they needed it.
That lot of resolutions will be in
troduced, and that there will be ora
tory about them, there is no doubt
But there is little solace in either
mannuvre to, throats that anticipate
parching with dread 1t will take q
majority vote in each House to repeal
war time prohibition, and it will take
a two-thirds vote in each House to
submit repeal of the Federal amend
ment. The vets could not muster g
majority in either house, for precisely
the same reasons that they were un-
able to hold off either the national
amendment or the wartime prohi-
tion rider when the original votes on
the measures were taken.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
By Frederick Moore
Nesu York Tribune
Cna-,oF Ccky. C-

Nep York Tribune
Special Cable Service
Copyright. 1919. New York Tribune Incl
PARIS, May 12.-Despite the prot
estations of the Germans, there is
little fear in Paris that they will re-
fuse to sign the peace treaty. The con-
viction prevails here that they must
accept or reject it in its present form.
Their complaints, which already have
been communicated, are expected to be
the forerunners of series intended
merely for effect
The Germans are believed to have
still some hope in three directions,
namely:
First-President Wilson, who. as the
Germans believe, agreed reluctantly to
the final terms of Clemenceau and
Lloyd George. His only alternative,
they hold, was a separate peace be-
tween Germany and the United States,
which would have wrecked the league
of nations
Second-The American people, among
whom, it is believed, the Germans are
just beginning new campaign of
propaganda. This campaign, it is an
ticipated here, will last many years.
Third-The Socialist and Labor ele-
ments throughout Europe
First Factor Serious
From the Allied point of view. Mr..
Wilson is impervious. 1t is thought
unlikely that he will permit himself 90
be drawn into the controversy with the
Germans, for he evidently determined
upon this policy when he aligned him
self with Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
1t is thought possible, however, that
President Wilson, supported by Lord
Robert Cecil, will advocate admitting
the Germans to the league as soon as
they have signed the treaty Admit
tance may be offered to them as an
inducement to quick signature
Some Difficulties Alarming
Serious students of the treaty are
alarmed by the difficulties which, it IS
admitted, must be faced before fulfill
ment Of some of the terms is possible.
Added to the statement that Frances
annual monetary receipts from Ger
many will amount to about one-ffth Of
her annual expenses in connection with
her war debt, these apprehensions arc
rather disquieting.
Since German newspaper correspon-
dents with their ENJOYS are permitted
to send kilograms to Berlin, it is ex-
pected that the council of four will
premulgate most, if not all, of the
communications between itself and the
German delegation.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Bond Messenger Held on
$4,000 Theft Charge

William Lane, fortytwo years old,
who SGT out from the brokerage Offices
of Auchincloss, Joost G. Patrick. 81
Broadway, on January 81 to carry
$4,000 worth of Liberty bonds to
Kiddcr. Peabody g. Co.. reappeared
last night in saloon at Sxty~fiftb
Street and Columbus Avenue, where
he was arrested. Lane, who is also
known as Barry and William r. Glyn.
had $3.50 in his pocket when searched.
According TO detectives who made
the arrest, the prisoner told them he
had gent the bonds to friend who
promised to give him $4,000. so far,
he is quoted as saying, he has received
only $1,000.
The detectives have been searching
for Lane ever since he disappeared.
They found him through his mother,
who lives in Philadeiphia, and who
wrote her son several letters addressed d
to 1E West Sixty-thrd Street, where
Lane had furnished room, He was
locked up In Police Headquarters,
charged with grand larceny.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Dirigible in Test
For Sea Flight
Nary Announces Trip to
St. Johns May End in
Transatlantic Journey

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Official
announcement was made by the Navy
Department to-day that upon the out
come of the proposed test flight of the
new navy dirigible, C-5, from the naval
air station at Montauk Point, Long ISL
and, to st. Johns, N. F., would depend
the future plans in regard to the posi-
bihty Of attempting later transatlan-
tic flight by dirigible." The flight to
Newfoundland, a distance of approx
mately 1000 miles, it was said, would
De made whenever weather conditions
are favorable"
In making this announcement the
Navy Department disclosed much data
regarding the C-5 not heretofore pub
llshed. The new dirigibe, which was
commissioned only week ago, is com
manded by Commander E. w. Coil, and
the members of the crew are Lieuten-
ants J. V. Lawrence and M. II. East
ssrIy, Ensign D. P. Campbell and Chief
Machinlst's Mates I. l.. Moorman and
). H. Blackburn.
The C-5 is twin-engine, non-rigid
airship with two 16O-horsepower en-
gines. The dirigible has an envelope
displacement of approximately $4,000
cubic feet, an envelope length of 1872
ieet and an envelope diameter of nearly
~ feet, making her the largest of the
navy's airships.
Inc normal speed OF the C-5 is
placed In the Navy Departments an
nouncement at fifty miles an hour, with
an endurance at normal speed of ten
honrs. However, in addition to the
useful load Of 1000 pounds and to tho
crew OF six it was learned that pro-
VISION can be made for greater gaso-
iiene carrying capacity, thus increasing
ner cruising ability greatly. At a
speed of forty-two knots the airship
mas a iuei consumption OF ten gallons
ofhcials at the Navy Departm ap-
pear to be confident that the C-5
wAich was designed during the war
sor coast patrol work, has ample en-
durancs to cross to Europe without q
stop. There is a general belief tha,
the transatlantic attempt will be or
1sYed immediately after arrival Of the
I-5 at 81. Johns and before the nava]
craft patrollirg the Atlantic for tht
night o. the heavier than-air machines
tne NC-i and NC3, have dispersed. Il
~ regarded as practically certain
however, that the dirigible will not
stsYt until after the geaplanes are vel
on ths1r way, or have arrived on thu
oSner side, as the navy will permi,
hotninx to interfere with the seaplant
attempt.
IRE department put finishing touche,
.Snay on preparations for the "hoI
IN o. the two geapiancs from Trepas
~ bsy, ~. +. The start may come al
any Time nov. 1t was learned. dcpendins
On weather conditions. Extraordinar,
msasufes To obtain data for weathel
forecasts have been made, ard the gys
sm ~ said TO have worked thus fal
YIN ciockiike precision.
1ns department. received and trans
mitted to Commander Towers the fol
ic~lng message from Admiral Bcnson
In Paris: ''''''p''
<onEsstnIatiors upon your success
- lar. The Navy Department conf
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
And It's First Glance Into Natua, Something
Allies Agree to Keep
Peace Details Secret

New York Tribune
Special Correspondence
GAN FRANCISCO, May 12.-The
~ Toxic "Jiji" and other leading
newspapers of Japan, copies of
which have just reached here, re-
port that Viscount Uchida, Foreign
Minister of Japan, on the last day
of the Forty-frst Session of the
Imperial Diet, declined to answer
the Interpolation of Kenkichi Ko-
dera, M. P, a millionaire Of Kobe,
on what had been done at the peace
conference about the race discrim-
ination amendment and the disposal
Of the former German islands in the
South Seas now in the hands of
Japan.
The following is the reply Of
Viscount Uchida as reported in the
Toxic papers:
"The inner details of the peace
conference are to be kept secret as
the result of the agreement among
the powers. Therefore, can not
make the matter public"
l"KoUa kdigiuo naiyowa Rekkoku
moshiaaOasenouye himitsuto suru ku-
toto mariorerS. Yuyeni kono moshi-
aUasewo yaburite kohyo surukoto
Gtd1vdzn."1
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Rumely Note
For 100000
Put in Record
Source of Fund Alleged to
Have Figured i'm ''The
MALI Purchase Listed
by Sielcken's Estate

New light was turned yesterday on
one of the transactions of DR.. Edward
A. Rumely, who formerly controlled
"The Evening Mail" and now is under
indictment for alleged violation of the
trading with the enemy act. 1t con-
Germs note for 100000 which fig
ured in the preliminary proceeding
by which the Federal authorities sought
to fasten on DR.. Rumely the charge
that he conducted his newspaper with
German money.
That note, it was represented in be-
half of the accused editor, was given
by him to Herman Sielcken, coffee i'm
porter and broker, and formed fund
with which he obtained control of "The
Evening Mail"
The appraisal of Mr.. Sielcken's es-
tate was filed yesterday in the Surro-
gates Court. The executor of the
estate stated to Harry Kopp, tax ap-
praiser, that the alleged note made by
DR.. Rumely to Mr.. Sielcken never came
into his possession.
Called "Of Doubtful Value"
The coffee merchant died October g.
1917, at Baden Baden, a resident of
Germany. The alleged note was dated
September ID, 1917, and was payable
in two years. This notation regarding
the paper is contained in the appraisal: {:
"This note is of doubtful value and in
Sc ,ot l.
from tax"
Mr.. Sielcken lived for many years
at the Waldorf Astoria. He was in
Germany when the war began and was
unable to return here. Thus he be-
came resident Of Germany, the Alien
Property Custodian taking charge of
the estate, which has gross value of
s4,253,337 and $4077,O04 net Mr.
Sielcken inherited the estate of his
partner. George W. Crossman. APP
praiser Kopp suspended a tax on $415-
725 owed Mr.. Sielcken's firm by Ger
man firms and on 500, the amount
of suit brought by the Woolson Spice
Company, of Toledo.
Mr.. Sielcken's interest in Crossman
g. Sielcken was appraised at $5,-
398,704, from which there were reduc-
tions
Another interesting detail revealed
by the appraisal is that Weber &
Schaer, of Hamburg, Germany
through Paul M. Hilken, their agent
here, incurred an indebtedness Of
$727 1897 to Mr.. Sielcken. AS security
for this, the Hamburg firm turned over
to MIR. Sielcken 8,773 packages Of crude
rubber. Hiken also was the agent Of
the merchant submarine Deutschland
which made a couple Of trips back and
/ forth between Germany and the
United States before this country en-
tered the war. This rubber, so much
needed by Germany, never got there
however. 1t finally fell into the hands
Of the Alien Property Custodian, who
sold it for s10,205 in excess Of the
| indebtedness to Mr.. Sielcken.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Haty's Exclusion
Stirs Discomfort
Absence From Proposed
Observation-Disclosures
Pact EU0kes Criticism,

PARIS, May II (By The Associated
Press) Much comment has arisen
over the fact that Italy is not included
in the proposed engagement among
the United, States, Great Britain and
France for mutual action against Ger
many should Germany again become
aggressive toward France. 1t Is said
that Premier Orlando was ready to
bring Italy into the agreement and
that he took part in some of the early
discussions, although the plans were
consummatcd about the time Of the
high tension which removed Premier
Orlando from active participation in
the council of four.
Because Of Italy's membership in the
former Triple Alliance, it Is held In
aome French quarters that 1t was q
serious omission not to include Italy
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Plea of China
For Loan From
Allies Granted
Consortium of U. s., France,
Japan and England Will
Advance Funds for the
Development of Nation
Ne11 YorI Tribune
Wireless Service

Ne1o YorIs Tribune
Wtreless 8ervice
Copyright. 1919, New York Tribune rnc)
PARIS, May 11.-Back in last July
the American government opened ne
gotiations with the British. French
and Japanese foreign offices for the
establishment Of an international con-
sortium to develop China.
To-day an agreement was reached
by which the chief Allied powers will
jointly support loans to the Chinese
government for financial, administra-
tive and industrial development of that
country.
Early in the negotiations the Amer
lean government consulted j. P Nor
gan q Co., who had acted for the old
four-power group. The Morgans in turn
consulted some thirty American banking
houses, most Of which agreed to par
ticipate. Thomas Lamont was intrust-
ed with handling the American finan-
cial end. and he has been engaged
largely with thsss negotiations since
his arrival here, his associates being
Sir Charles Adds for the British, M.
Simon for the French. and Adagiri for
the Japanese.
Representatives Of the four great
powers believe they have taken ade-
quate precautions to safeguard them
selves and also the Chinese, who, they
are certain, will benefit materially. I'm
der governmental sanction largo loans
will be made for industrial and rail-
road development. In addition, direct
governmental loans will be made.
The American government, which is
supporting the project on moral as we'll
as material grounds, has prepared a
number of suggestions, which, when
incorporated In the agreement, will
give the United States a great infiu-
ence in Chinese affairs.
The correspondent understands that
the four powers will esch advance the
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Anderson Scotfs at
ProposedD,yEght
Prohibition Chief Wishes
Joy to Haskell in Plan
to attack amendment

William H. Anderson, state superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloon League, re-
fused yesterday to take seriously the
announced intention of Representative
Reuben L. Haskell, of Brooklyn. to try
to induce Congress to resubmit ma
tional prohibition to the states and to
provide for referendums on retifca-
ton.
On the other hand, Mr.. Haskell and
leaders in the Association Opposed to
National Prohibition professed them
selves we'll satisfied with the prospects
of forestalling the threatened "dry''
wave.
II wish him JOY" said MIR. Ander-
son, commenting on Representative
Haskell's move. "He has as much
chance to win as the proverbial dog
with tallow legs chasing the asbestos
cat"
Anderson Confident
Mr.. Anderson did not complete the
figure of speech, but it was assumed
that his metaphorical pursuit was
staged in the place alleged to yawn
for all wicked dispensers and con-
sumers of red liquor.
The "dry" leader was asked upon
what he based his confidence of the
defeat of the proposed Haskell resolu-
tion.
"Two-thirds of Congress-" he said
"comes from territory that is either
dry or so nearly dry that public SEN
timent, after trial of state prohibit
tion, is heartily in favor of national
prohibition.
"Take Michigan, for instance. That
state originally voted dry by $4,000
majority Last month the 'wets' tried
to put over light wine and beer
amendment and 1t was defeated by $685.
600 votes. DO you think any Michi-
gan Congressman will support Mr.. Has.
kell's resolution in face of that? Col
orado gave a majority seven times as
great for prohibition the second time
and Washington returned one ton times
as great. Great numbers of voters who
were opposed to prohibition In the first
instance in states that voted dry are
now in favbr of It after having OBJ
served Its bencfts.
Not Disturbed, He Says
eve are not taking Mr.. Haskell's
project seriously. OF COURSE, we will
be there, for we never take anything
for granted But when say we do not
take it seriously / mean we are not
in tho least disturbed over 1t.
"Why should we be? II wc were abls
uHinnnd nm 13nna ef0ht
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
LIED Armies to Advance if Germany Fails to Sign;
Pact With Austria to Give Italy Strategic Posts
CiUiLiia1, FLiers Warned
To Take Out Licenses

CIVILIAN pilots of airplanes must
~ obtain license from the Joint
Army and Navy Board of Aeronautic
Cognizance in Washington before
they can operate aircraft. This was
announced in a statement issued by
the board yesterday.
The announcement states there is
no way of adequately providing for
public safety if airplanes fly at low
attitudes over cities or large assem-
blages of people. A heavy penalty is
attached to violations of the regula-
tions requiring licenses.
During the parade of the 9th
Division in New York City," the
statement says, "a flying boat, piloted
by an unlicensed civilian, flew up
and down Fifth Avenue above the
parade at dangerously low altitude,
estimated at between three and FIVE
hundred feet. In case of engine trou-
BILE the pilot would have been forced
to land in the crowd on the avenue
The board cautions airplane oper-
ators against repetition of such an
occurrence, and warns that licenses
must be obtained by civilian flyers"
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Lloyd George
Not to Receive
w alsh and Aids
Premier Reconsiders Deci-
sion Reached on Irish
Question at Col. Houses
Request; Agitation Cause

PARIS, May 70 (By The Associated
Press.)-It is stated here that David
Lloyd George, the British Prime Min
lister, has reconsidered his decision to
receive Frank P. Walsh, Edward F.
Dunno and Michael F. Ryan, repre-
senting American Irish societies. The
reason given for the change Is the agi-
tation which has arisen from the visit
Of the Americans to Ireland.
Frank P. Walsh, Edward F. Dunno
and Michael F. Ryan, the three Ameri-
can-1rish ENJOYS, were barred from
Westport Sunday by armored cars and
soldiers armed with bayonets.
Meeting Put OF
A dispatch from Paris April 81 said
Mr.. Lloyd George had agreed to re-
ceive Messrs. Walsh, Dunno and Ryan
the arrangement for the meeting hav-
ing been made by Colonel Edward N
House at a luncheon that day at the
residence of the British Premier. Mr.,
Lloyd George requested, however, that
the Americans remain in Paris until the
following week, as. owing to pressure
of business connected with the peace
treaty, he would be unable to receive
them earlier. The dispatch added that
it was expected the Americans would
take up with Mr.. Lloyd George tie
question Of his receiving delegates
from Ireland who were going to Paris
A dispatch from London May z, after
Mr.. Walsh had visited Ireland and re.
turned to London. quoted him as say
ing that the Americana had had no
conference with Mr.. Lloyd George and
had requested none. "In fact" Mr.
Walsh added, I'VE see no reason why
we should confer with him."
Continuing. Mr.. Walsh declared tha,
what the American delegation wanted
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Document Expected
To Be Completed
This Week and
Summary Issued
Austriians Due
1nParis To-day
Terms To Be Based
ON Concessions of
Treaty of London

PARIS, May 12 (By The Associated
Press).-The peace treaty with Aus
tria is nearing completion and an
official summary of it is being pre-
pared, as was done in the case of the
German treaty.
The council of four spent the greater
part of the day on the Austrian boun-
daries and completed the task of de-
fning them this afternoon in q session
with the foreign ministers. Such prog
ress was made that the members of
the council believe that the Austrian
treaty may be completed this week
President Wilson spent some time
with the American commissioners who
have been considering the various
phases of the peace treaty. There are
many points of similarity between the
Austrian and German treaties.
Based on Pact of London
Although it is not so stated in the
treaty, the new Austrian frontier is
the one designated by the secret Treaty
of London, giving Italy all the strategic
heights and defensive passages.
The Austrian peace delegation will
leave Vienna at $3.50 o'clock to o-day on
special train, according to dispatch
from that city.
A number of Austrian delegates
bound for st. Germain to take part in
the peace negotiations arrived at Bu-
cha, on the Swiss frontier, this MORN
ing, says Geneva dispatch. They will
take the Simplon express and are ex-
pected to reach Paris Tuesday night.
Sonnino and House Confer
Baron Sonnino. the Italian Foreign
Minister, held conference to-day with
Colonel E. M. House, of the American
peace delegation. The conferrees went
over the Italian situation with view
to reaching basis Of adjustment be-
fore the Austrians arrive.
The conference took place at a lunch
con at which Colonel House was the
Italian diplomats guest.
The Treaty of London, signed by the
Allied powers on April 26, 1915, assigns
to Italy the Trentino, the whole of
Southern Tyrol as far as the Brenner
Pass, its natural frontier; the country
of Friju and Fradisca, the whole of
Istria as far as the Quarnaro and
number of islands along the coast. The
Italians claim that 100000 of their ma
tionals inhabit these territories. The
Slav population, they admit, is larger.
The exact frontier runs from the
summit of Umbrile northward to the
Stelvio, then along the watershed of
the Rh@tian Alps as far as the sources
of the Rivers Adige and Eisach, then
across Mounts Reschem and Brenner
and the Etz and Ziller peaks. The
frontier then turns south, touching the
former international boundary at Mount
Voblach. Following the old frontier,
the line extends to Mount Jarvis and
then follows the watershed of the
Julian Alps beyond the crests Of Predil,
Mongart and Biscorno and the passes
of Podberdo, Podlanski and Zdria.
From here the line runs southeast tow
ward the Schneeberg in such way as
not to include IN Italian territory the
basin Of the Save and its tributaries
From the Schneider: the line descends
toward the seacoast. including Castnax
Matuglia and Volosca in the Italian
territories.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13
Germans Hope for
Help of Wilson
to Bring About
Desired Changes
President Not
To Heed Plea
Foe Said to Count
on Propaganda
Here as Asset

LONDON, May 12.-Reuter's, Limited,
learns that in the event of Germany
not signing the peace treaty, which is
regarded as unlikely, ali military sr-
rangements have been made for the
Allied armies to advence in exactly
the same way as they would have cone
had Germany not accepted the armis-
tice terms.
1t was announced Sunday that
Marshal Foch had left Paris for the
Rhine frontier.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-13

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