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New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Bolivia Would Buy Land
TO Insure Latin Peace
Proposes to Pay Chile and Peru
for Provinces Which Have
Caused Wars

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Bolivia has
placed before the peace conference in
Paris q proposal which many officials
and diplomats here believe will result
in final settlement OF the dispute
between Chile and Peru over the prov
inces Of Tacna and africa. The pro-
posal is that the provinces be given
to Bolivia upon payment to Peru and
Chile of 100000 pesos each.
Under the original treaty between
Chile and Peru ownership of the prov
inces was to have been decided by a
plebiscite and the country to which
the provinces adhered was to pay 20,-
100000 pesos to the other. In present
ing its proposal to the peace confer
ence, Bolivia said that if the territory
were granted her there would be no
common boundary between Chile and
Peru and great step would have been
taken to establish permanent peace
on the American continent.
In diplomatic circles it was said that
Bolivia did not expect the matter to
be taken up by the Paris conference,
that the purpose in presenting it was
to make 1T known to all the powers
bolivian officials, however, are under
stood to hold that if league of ma
tlons is formed this would be proper
subject for adjudication by that body.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
"Peace by Easter'
Hope Is Secuted BY
Newspapers OF Paris

PARIS, April 5.-The possibility of
peace by Easter is doubted by French
newspapers.
The "Journap points out that even If
the prcliminarics are wholly agreed
upon by Easter, there remain all the
negotiations with Germany, which, it
believes, will be at least as laborious as
the pourparlers between the Allied and
associated powers.
The "Matn" declares that there Is a
divergence of opinion in the Council of
Four on the essential point Of repara-
tlon, while territorial questions are in
IN fair way to a satisfactory settle
Where do we stand in the work of
pacitication ?" asks the echo de Paris. !"
1t answers the question as follows:
1T is only too clear that the league
of nations lies in pieces on the floor
OF the Hotel de Crillon (American
headquarters), and the modest alliance
which might with advantage occupy its
place is but a vague sketch"
The newspaper fears that the Council
OF Four will produce at any cost some
sort of peace formula, good or bad,
which, it believes, will be the worst
danger. 1t urges the council, rather. to
say that an agreement is beyond their
powers and to refer the decision to
the Parliaments of the respective Allied
countries
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Peace Parley146th Day of the Armistice

sure exercized by the President of the
United States and the remarks made
here to-day before US are very unfor-
tunate. To make them is to play the
German game"
X. Astbury differed with Mr.. Samuel.
declaring that the government gave two
pledges, "the first as. to indemnities
and the second as to the fate of the
Kaiser and his entire murderous gang"
He continued:
Il think that gross error is made
in bringing the league of nations into
the peace terms before the terms are
made"
General Page Croft said:
Il feel that sour government is too
ready to agree to whatever the Pres-
dent suggests"
All the critics are Unionists.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Belgian King Leaues
Paris Satisfied With
big FOuy's' PIp,Ieps

PARIS, April (By The Associated
Press The Belgian delegation has
issued the following note:
"rhc King Of the Bolgians left Paris
this morning for Brussels by airplanc
During his stay in Paris he met the
most eminent members of the Allied
and associated governments, with whom
he conferred regarding the essential
interests of Belgium.
"a certain anxiety reigns in Belgium,
where it is asked if the Belgian qucs-
tions maintained their place in the con-
ferences. The King was able to give
precise information on the principal
points of the Belgian programme, par
ticularly the reparation due Belgium to
assure an economic revival and condi-
tions for her safety.
"The King was listened to every
where with the greatest attention and
left Paris satisfied with the impress
sions made upon him"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06

ion at home and disregard what the
whole country demands?
"The question is whether Fiume is
to be Italian or not. The latter al
ternative would mean the destruction
OF the Italian nationality of Fiumc
which is the nationality it has had
since it's foundation. No such solu-
tlon was contemplated by any Of Mr..
Wilson's fourteen points The Coun-
cil of -Four has not yet discussed the
question of Fiume, and, indeed, has
scarcely alluded to it, but threats
against the fulflment Of Italian as
pfations, coming from different quar-
ters, force us to make public Italy
position"
Signor Barzilai said that Fiume can
not live except as an Italian city, be-
cause it must belong to a large coun-
try, as 1t did when part of Hungary,
II its financial prosperity is to be as
sured.
Fumes Debt Heavy
Gwen now Fume is burdened with
debt of several million crowns"
he said, land the new Jugo-Slav state
lacks the resources to keep the city
IN flourishing condition. Croatia
furnished only z per cent of the pre-
war commerce of the city, while that
of Serbia and Slovenia reached only
u per cent. The greatest bulk Of
SloVene commerce went through other
Adrlatic ports, which Italy does not
claim. Even without Fiume, the Jugo-
Slays have ten excellent ports on the
Adrlatic which can be Joined with
main railways running to Agram. Bel
grade and Budapest
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Berlin Paper Dislikes
Bernstein as Diplomat
"Anzciger'' Hopes He Will
WAX Wiser" if He Becomes
Ambassador to London

BERLIN, April 5 (By The Associated
Press). ).-The reported decision of the
government to appoint Eduard Bern
stein as German Ambassador to Lon
don after the conclusion of peace is
aoparently displeasing to the Berlin
'Lokal -Anzeiger,' which expresses the
hope that this former Socialist member
Of the Reichstag and present Majority
Socialist leader will wax wiser with
the march of events and abandon what
tho newspaper alludes to as the "fal-
Iac!ous standpoint of Kurt Eisncr,
which assumed that the Allies would
display greater lenicncy if Germany
assumed entire responsibility for the
war"
Ihe newspaper says that Herr Bern
stein has been instructed to take this
tack at the peace conference TO which
he will go as a delegate.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
WadsaUOrth Says People
OF State Want Monroe
Doctrine in Le0eve
Net0 York Tribune
Wdahin1tOn Rnronat

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Sentiment
IN New York State is increasing
against the league OF nations as pro-
posed in the covenant made public bv
President Wilson, according to Sena-
tor Wadsworth, who has Just returned
to the capital after having completed
a speaking tour throughout the state.
This opposition is directed at two feat
ures Of the proposed draft, Senator
Wadsworth said, first, the very extern
sive powers given to the executive
council and then the absence of ade-
quate safeguards for the Monroe Doc
trine.
People generally throughout New
YORK State seem opposed to the very
expensive powers which have been
given to the executive council Of the
said, land to the fact that no princi-
pies or code of law has been provided
TO guide 1T in the fu-urc. Also there
Is opposition to Section 10 Of the draft.
ut is generally believed that unless
the document is changed the Monroe
Doctrine is gone, and there is a very
vide insistence that the Monroe Doc
Tlnc be observed.
II have heard much criticism of the
delay in framing the treaty and the
secrecy surrounding the league of ma
tions plan. Every one seems in the
dark regarding it.
IN my judgment" Senator Wads-
worth continued, "the Senate will not
ratIfy peace treaty which does not
preserve the Monroe Doctrine and
which does not specifically exempt the
United States from the responsibility
of protecting and guaranteeing the in
tegrity OF all the nations OF the earth.
The people seem 20 be growing very
much disturbed over the continuing
delay in Paris the friction that is
evidently arising, the complications
mt are threatened through the spread
81 Bolsheylsm and thc prospect shat
the Allies may have diniculty In find
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
" orld League Draft
Changes Cabled to
Senator Hitchcock,

WASHINGTON, April Exchanges
which have been made in the covenant
of the league of nations at Paris have
been cabled from Paris to Senator
Hitchcock, Of Nebraska, retiring chair
man of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee. The message was received
to-day by the Senator, who said he had
not asked the American peace delegates
for the information.
Senator Hitchcock is regarded as the
chief spokesman Of the Administration
in the controversy which has developed
in this country over the league of ma
tions plan, and it is understood the
purpose of sending the communication
was not only to keep the Senator in
formed OF the progress made in revis-
ing the league constitution, but also
that expected to be made.
Senator Hitchcock is to participate
in joint debate with Senator Lenroot
of Wisconsin, Republican, on the
league Of nations in New York, Mon
day night, and it is probable that he
will use some Of this information in
his address.
The communication to Senator Hitch
cock was said to be the first relative
to the peace conference to be received
by any Senator from the American del
egates at Paris
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Plerary Peace Council
Session This Week to
Decide Labor Questions

PARIS, April (By The Associated
Press).-A plenary session CT the peace
conference has been decided upon for
the coming week for the consideration
of labor questions.
meeting of the League of Nations
Commission will be called on Tuesday
night, il the President is we'll enough
to attend, for the final passage of the
revised covenant. Reports that the
Italians intend withdrawing are dis
missed as groundless.
President Wilson has displayed keen
interest in the proceedings of the coun-
Gil since his enforced absence from its
sessions. and likewise in the attitude
of the Italians relative to the disposi-
tion of Fiume. The suggestion that his
illness had something of "diplomatic"
aspect found prompt refutaton at the
Paris White House, and likewise in
the council chamber. Nevertheless, his
absence from the council just now has
created an interesting situation.
1t is known that the President had
made clear his position on reparations,
the disposition of the left bank of the
Rhine, the Saar Valley and Fiume-a
position which was not shared by all
of the conferrees-so that when his i'll
ness forced his withdrawal from the
proceedings there seemed little chance
for an early agreement.
1t has been suggested, however, that
tbs substitution Of Colonel House for
the President at the council sittings is
affording an opportunity of impressing
that body through a new source with
the American attitude, and that this
might serve to bring about change in
the position with regard to these ques.
tions.7 -.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Predicts Gern,an-PoIish
Union if Reds Advance

DERLIN, April (By The Asso-
ciated Press There is no dan
ger Of Bolshevik invasion of Ger
many, in the opinion of Professor
Hans Debrueck, of the history de-
partment Of the University Of Ber-
lin. In discussing the situation in
Germany he expressed the belief that
Germany and Poland would unite TO
face the Bolsheviki if the Boshevk
menace became serious. lie said:
Il do not fear a Bolshevik invasion,
as doubt the ability Of the Russians
to muster sufficient forces for a sue
cessful attempt. Should the Bolshevik
danger create an acute military situa-
ton, then union of the Germans and
Poles is bound to result because their
mutual interests would be jointly en-
dangered. Such a coalition, however,
would hardly find the unqualified sup
port of the Allied powers"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Sharp Says Wilson
Will Assist France
Retiring Ambassador Declares
President Hopes TO Safeguard
Nation From Attacks

PARIS, April 5.--William G. Sharp,
the retiring American Ambassador. was
the guest Of honor at a banquet given
last night by Latin-Amcrican and
French friends. Representative of
the French government and various
Latin American republics were present,
including the ministers from Argen-
tina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba and Uruguay.
in speeches delivered by Mr. Sharp,
Deputy Charles Guernler and Alexis
Caille, q newspaper editor, the hope
was expressed that the union OF
France. the United States and the
Latin American republics would be-
come more intimate daily.
In statement to the "ENcelsior" be-
fore leaving France Mr.. Sharp paid
tribute to the qualities and lofty ideal
ism of the French people and said that
he had found all French statesmen
with whom he came in contact de-
serving their country.
The people Of the United States, Mr..
Sharp continued, would never forget
the heavy sacrifices France had made
in the war, her ruined cities. her dcvas-
tated lands and her homeless people.
He declared that the economic and
commercial relations between France
and America would be closer than
ever.
He concluded by saying that it was
the ambition Of President Wilson to
guarantee France against all new ag-
preston and to cooperate with the AL
lied statesmen TO that end.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
German Majority
Progressive, Says
President Ebert

ZURICH. April 5. Germany is not u
Socialist republic because the ma jority
Of the people are not Socialists, but
Germany is a progressive republic be
cause the majority Of the people desire
a strongly progressive policy, prcsi-
dent Ebert is quoted as saying in II
statement to Il correspondent Of Il
Paris newspaper whose interview has
been tclcgraphcd here.
"Thc position of things in Germany
is very serious" the German President
added. eve are faced with all kinds
Of difficulties Our industrial life has
collapsed completely and without help
Germany cannot recover her balance.
The number Of unemployed increases
increasingly, which is the most serious
cause Of political agitations.
Although many difficulties have
against Bolshevism, we continue to do
our duty and combat it,"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Allies Demand Austria
Expel Hungarian Reds
Bolsheyik Envoy in Vienna
Admits Budapest Radicals
Work With Lenine

VIENNA, April 5-The Entente mis-
sion here has demanded Of the German
Austrian government thet the Bolshc-
Wiki sent ~ the Hungarian republic
to Vienna be expelled. German Aus
tria has requested that Hungary recall
these men.
Discussing the general situation. the
Hungarian representative, Alexis Boil
gar, who is well known in the United
States, said to The Associated Press:
1T is true that we have agitators
here in the legation attempting to
communize Vienna. believe COM
munism is coming here, it is hoped
without violence, although the bour-
geoisic are less peaceably inclined than
at Budapest.
ut is true that we are working with
Lcnine and the Spartacides. 1t is only
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Ro,Ue Says Rejection OF
League by U. S. Means
Loss Of Supremacy

PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-Failure
of the United States to ratify the
league of nations covenant would
cause this country to lose the leader
ship of the Western Hemisphere, L. S.
Rowe, Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury, declared today in an ad-
dress at the University OF Pcnnsy]-
vania
"The fact that the United States
entered the European war free from
all selfish purposes has had profound
effect on Latin-American peoples" DR..
Rowe said. "They have regarded it as
q demonstration of the idealism of the
American people and of their willing
ness to make every sacrifice in fur
terance of those ideals
The United States has entered into
the negotiations at Paris at a time
when she is enjoying the confidence
of the nations of this continent to a
degree which has not existed since the
promulgation of the Monroe Doctrine
Upon our national attitude toward the
settlement Will depend in large meas
ure whether this growing feeling of
confidence shall be strengthened or
whether it will be thrown back to the
old feeling OF aloofness and distrust
at is noteworthy fact and one
carrying with it peculiar significance
that without exception the people of
Central and South America are eager
to join the league, and we must not
flatter ourselves that they will blind
ly follow the leadership of the United
States in case our decision is adverse
to the league.
"In short, if the United States fails
to support the idea Of league of ma
tions she will thereby not only in
dulge in fruitlcss attempt to isolate
herself from Europe, but will also lose
her position of leadership
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Italians Insist on
Control OF Fiume:
Plebiscite Is Cited

PARIS, April (By The Associated
Press).-Askcd if the Italians would
leave the peace conference If denied
Fiume, Salvatore Barzilai, former Min
ister without portfolio in the Italian
Cabinet, one of the Italian peace dele
gates, said to-day:
mo decision has yet been reached,
but 1t is obvious the Italian delegates
feel they must follow the will Of the
Italian people"
He recalled that after the collapse
of Austria and before the entry of
Italian troops into the city of Fiume
that city had appointed National
Council, composed Of 800 Of it's most
prominent citizens. This council, he
said, had called upon the public to de-
eide what form Of government was de-
sired, the answer being a plebiscite in
favor Of annexation to Italy. On
Wednesday, he said, the National
Council had unanimously passed a law
by which the city took the Italian
flag as the banner OF the city.
Follows Peoples Wish
Signor Barzilai said that this was
the best proof Of Fumes wishes to
be Joined to Italy, under the Wilson
ian policy Of elf-determination, and
added chat the Italian people and
Parliament, without distinction of
party, were determined that Fiume
should be part of the kingdom.
"Under these conditions" he asked
"is it possible that in the question of
Fiume pr other important territorial
matters the Italian delegation in Paris
can separate itself from public opin-
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Japanese Mission Benefits
VIII OF Woman Who Died i'm
Yokohama Filed Here

The will Of Miss Juia Nelson Crosby,
OF Elizabeth, n. j.. who died in Yoko-
hama, Japan, on July d. last, was filed
yesterday in the Surrogates' Court
here. The tcstatrix diaposes of several
parcels Of property on the East Side.
Miss Crosby left all her real estate
IN Japan to Mary EYarts Tracy, as su-
pcrintendcnt Of the Union Home and
College IN Yokohama. This institution
IS conducted by the Omensh Union
Missionary Society
Miss Crosby left the residue Of her
estate, on which no estimate was given.
to her sister Miss Catherine Clarkson
Crosby.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Danger Is Not Past,
Says Canadian Premier !:
Urges Speed at Parley

LONDON, April 5.-Speaking at a
dinner given last night in honor of
Sir Auckland c. Geddes, who has ac-
cepted the principalship of McGill Uni
versity, Sir Robert L. Borden, Canadian
Premier, said:
What of peace! Let us not mini
mlze the ditiiculties confronting those
who are striving to settle it's terms.
am not disposed, on the other hand. to
criticize those who are impatient of
delay.
II have more than once given voice
to my own impatience. 1t would be idle
to pretend there has been no waste of
time. There is great unrest through
out the world and he is an extreme
.optimist who believes all danger is be
hind u.s."
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Flour Reported Stolen

LONDON, April 5.-A Reuters dis
patch from Berlin says the distribution
of the first American -four to arrive in
Germany began at Hamburg Thursday
Half-pound rations were sold at 214
marks (42 cents). The distribution will
be continued for four weeks, it is said.
There are reports that large quantity
of flour was stolen while American
ships were being unloadcd at Hamburg
and that forty persons have been ar
rested
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Fleur-de-Lis Is Badge
OF Z. s. Peace attaches

New York tribune
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, April q Even
W army officers whose foreign SER
vice was, or is, only as attaches to
the American delegation to the peace
conference are wearing CORPS"
designation. It is a blue feur-t:c-,,s,
and is accompanied by blue chcvron,
indica ting less than six months ser
vice overseas. Some are hoping that
they may yet have at leas, one gold
chevron.
One Of the feur-dc-lis boys was
asked by a person ignorant Of the
f1eur-de-lis significance, "What was
your best battlc?' "There was onry
one-the battle of Paris,' was the
answer.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Crootions Ask Allies to
Free Them From Serbs

PARIS, April (By The Associ-
ated Press Baron ,5onnno, the
Italian Foreign Minister, has received
a dispatch from Stefan Radio, leader
Of the Peasants party in Croatia, ask
ing that q commission from the En-
tente powers visit Croatia to ascertain
the sentiment Of the people regarding
their future. The dispatch declares
the Croatians do not consider the Ser
bians their liberators, they not having
an understanding Of the Croatian
people.
Radio who was arrested by the Ser
bians and now is in prison, says the
telegram was sent through friend
and that there is hidden near Seagref
q book containing the signatures of
100000 citizens of Croatia who protest
against Serbian occupation and the
formation OF Croatian- Serb -Slovene
kingdom. He asks that he be called to
Paris
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Sham U-Boat Hunt Planned
Navy Airmen Arrive at Atlantic
City for Tests

ATLANTIC CITY, April GA detail
of navy airmen arrived ct the Tray
more from Washington this afternoon
and announced that the government
intended to conduct series Of expert
ments with U-boats and flying ma
chimes. The experiments are to be con-
Quoted between this city and Fenwick
Island light, below Cape May.
An exhaustive study in detecting u
boats from aeroplanes will be made
among numerous other secret tests.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Toft Predicts Ne,o League
Draft Viii Still Critics

AKRON, O., April civilian How
ard Taft tonight spoke on the league
of nations ct the annual dinner of
the Akron Chamber of Commerce.
There were more than 1000 guests.
In an interview in the afternoon
Mr. Taft said he believed the draft
of the league would be amended to
compel the acquiescence of all object
ors except the "out and cutters" lie
expressed no doubt as to the ultimate
outcome of the league.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Rh;nel0nd Commission
10 Be Named by German,

BERLIN, April (By The Associated
Press) The German government, it
was announced to-day, Will appoint
special commission to handle problems
connected with the occupied territories
on the left bank Of the Rhine.
The chairman of the commission will
be Mayor Adenauer, Of Cologne, and
the members will include representa-
tives of labor, industry, agriculture and
mercantile business in the occupied
territories.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06

eyes, | am a Bolshevist, if you like.
but really we are all Socialists. Boil
shevism was only the extreme phase
necessary to establish socialism. Our
property ideas, for instance, differ
from those of Henry George, whose
opinions. while interesting reading, arc
out of date"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06

ing the government, breaking up the
National Assembly and proclaiming a
soviet republic. The Magdeburg 4th
Army Corps and the 21st and 10th
Army Corps, according to statements
here, are believed to be chiefly impi-
Gated.
The main features of the plan are
stated, however, to be known to the
government, and measures have been
taken to guarantee that any attempt
at revolt will be most energetically
suppressed
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06

ing orderly and responsible govern
ments with which to deal.
"Thc people hope that peace will be
established as soon as possible in order
that the people of Europe can go back
to work and resume again their normal
lives"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Seek to Win German
Troops for Red Renoif

BERLIN, April 5.-Attempts have
been made recently in several towns
to induce the troops there to take
part in the revolt planned for this
month for the purpose of overthrow
New-York tribune., 1919-04-06
Niennas Bread Ration Cut

VIENNA, April 3.-Vienna's bread
ration was cut in half to-day, owing to
the delay of food shipments 1t now
has been cut to one small slice for
each person daily