davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23
DRAWS MONROE PLANK TAFT URGES;
SENATE OPPOSITION S7IRS BRITISH
Monroe Doctrine Spirit
in Swiss Amendment

PARIS. March ss.-Among the
various amendments to the
covenant of the League of Ma
tions under consideration is the
following submitted by the Swiss
delegation:
"This covenant shall not
be interpreted as containing
anything contrary to the
sovereignty of States, ex-
cept in so far as the State
itself, by adhering to the
covenant, shall consent, and
the covenant itself shall not
interfere with the internal
affairs Of any of its men,
bers."
While the amendment does not
mention the Monroe Doctrine. it
is tacitiy understood to apply to
1t. Some of the members of the
American delegation are inclined
to accept an amendment on such
lines. feeling that it would meet
the demand of the United States
for some declaration respecting
the spirit of the Monroe Doc
trine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23
TRIPLESTRIKE
IN BRITAIN OFF
Plan Offered to Railroad
Workers Means $400,000,-
900 More Expense.
VICTORY FOR WORKERS
Further Demands Are Being
Considered, but Rupture
Has Been Averted.
VICTORY FOR WORKERS
speoioI wtreicss DespotcA to The suN.

Copyright. 1919: oil rights reserved.
LONDON, March 22.-There was no
strike to-day, there will be none next
week, or, SO far as the mines and rail-
ways are concerned, any stoppage
whatever. The great triple ALI
ance," composed Of the miners, railway
men and transport workers, after OBJ
tanning from the Government practi-
cally the whole Of their national pro-
gramme. is willing now to postpone all
strike threats and discuss on a reason
able basis the various proposals for
meeting their demands.
The terrible period of uncertainty
during which Great Britain feared g
complete stoppage of work in these
lines has shown that such a powerful
combination as the miners, railway
men and transport workers may prove
q formidable source Of danger IL un-
wisely handled. but the very magni-
tude OF such a combination makes for
moderation, as It forces the Govern
ment to conciliate larger variety Of
interests and to bring into consulta-
ton more types OF mind, with the re-
sult that the wiser and more moderate
element prevailed.
N.,,.. -. .,,, A. .u,
..,.s.a -. - TIT.
81 =. a.,,,.
.-s-. L,- u,s,.
C0ncessions to Miners.
''e ooI'.. ,. .'"e'. :"
'"e wv 's io' "o se'o"o s,ep :" wy
,.uuo'o" .. "o' p.oe VI.
'H'
~ SH - ~
board offered them SO cents, and as the
effect of this would be to improve theiI
condition MANIFOLD as compared with
pre-war times they hardly can insist
upon more under the present crcum'
stances.
| Throughout the proceedings yesterday
and to-day the delegates OF the miners
and railway men appeared to be highly
elated over the Governments PROPOSAL
The miners especially were happy be
! cause the Government now Is committee
to naturalization of the mines. but tn,
problem still remains how to adapt tn.
mines and mining conditions 10 ma
,,onal,,,t,on such adaptat,or will 70
80. ., ,-N,,
uuHe ."e 'e~' ''.'' a'''
are "hlihs' u'ereiore' 10 proceed VIII
the conferences. with every prospect o
peace in the mining world during tn
next few years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23

The most significant thing In this
direction is n reported remark by
Premier Lloyd George in private
interview with the British corre-
sponhents 10 the effect that he had
not been consulted on the plan to In
corporate the covenant in the treaty
and that il would not bp included in the
treaty now being framed. This np.
peared in the EchO dc Faris yester-
day.
1t Is asserted at British hcadquar-
terS that wrong Interpretation has
been put on tho statement Of Premier
Lloyd George that the covenant would
not be in the treaty. From the de
Scription Of those present, however,
1t appears that the British Primo
Minister did say he had not been
consulted which has caused great
surprise In view of Lord Robert
Cecils fiat statement that his views
we're those of the entire British dele.
CATION.
Whatever the exact words OF Lloyd
George were the inference was drs5sn
by his auditors that he did not belle.e
the covenant would be included, and
certainly did not approve the plan
fully. In this his sentiments coincided
with those of the French.
| The Lloyd George incident may or
may not be the beginning Of ePen re-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23

AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK-Gives History
Of Aeronautics in America tells how men
ny; visualixes commercial future In air.
MANUFACTURERS AIRCRAFT ASSOCI-
AT6pN. sol Fifth Avenue. tt--Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23
PoRTUGAL's BILL $500, ,ooo, 900.
Am.%feT.o Donafsk -.-ort,nr1pM
of Azores.

PARIS, March 22.-The Portuguese
delegation at the Peace Conference has
transmitted to Lisbon more than two
dozen reports drafted by the various
conference commissions. according to a
telegram from Lisbon. One OF these re-
ports. the message adds, demands for
Portugal a war indemnity OF $500, ,0oo.-
900
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23

WASHINGTON, March 22,-American
naval ordnance used In fortifying the
temporary base In the Azores will be
presented to Portugal II the present
plans OF the Navy Department material
ize. Acting Secretary Roosevelt said to-
day Congress would be asked for au-
thority to transfer those guns to the
Portuguese Government. There arc two
inch pieces at Ponta Delgado and a
number OF smaller guns.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23

1t Is not believed that the changs
in regard to the Monroe Doctrine ia
the only one upon which the Presi-
dent is working, as Mr.. Taft sug.
geSted others which the President Is
considering.
Only seven clauses were considered
to-day, the Swiss amendment In re-
gard to no loss Of sovereignty pro-
voking much discussion. Col. House
plainly was alarmed by the lengthy
discussion, as he had predicted that
the session to-day would finish the
business.
Signs are appearing that the unan.
unity of the Peace Conference is
cracking under the strain of tho
League of Nations .plnns. While
President Wilson and Lord Robert
Cecil are working in close accord,
both being enthusiastic idealists Of
the same mental lype 1t is becoming
apparent daily that this accord does
NOT amply generally, or SSsn in the
British delegation itself
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23

cens1nusd on S1stA pss.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23

Conttnaea on Tenth Pa0s.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-23
President Also Considers
Other Changes Suggested
by Predecessor.
DEFERS JAPAN'S PLEA
Regards Nippon Plank as
InnOcuOus and May Not
Oppose 1t. +
LLOYD GEORGE WORRIED
Said to Have Been Ignored 40
to Plan to Put Covenant a
i'm Peace Treaty
LLOYD GEORGE WORRIED
BY LAURENCE HILLS.


staff Correspondent OF THE SUN.
Copyright. 1919; all rights reserved.
PARIS, March 22.-Alarmed by the
strength the Republican opposition
has developed and by the demands
reaching him by cable for amendI
ments to the League of Nations cove
nent President Wilson has swung
squarely around and now has drafted
Il Monroe Doctrine amendment sug.
gested by William H. Taft, who is in
communication with the President.
The text of the amendment Is with
held, but it will he presented to the
committee on the league, which ad-'
journed to meet again on Monday.
This represents a complete change In
the attitude of the President on his
arrival here the second time, which
was that a change in the covenant
in regard to the Monroe Doctrine was
impossible, as it had been fully dis
cpssed'
Japanese Amendment Deferred.
The Presidents friends now inti-
mate that he is willing to make an
other attempt in Difference to the sit
uation in America. Some see In this
a shrewd move designed to strengthen
his position, enabling him to say to
the Senate that he had made every
effort, even to trying again.
Slow progress was made at to-day's
meeting of the committee and this
evening the President speeded up the
plan. The most important feature,
the japanese amendment, was de-
ferred, the President waiting for the
British to settle the matter. He now
processes, however, to see no harm
in the japanese amendment as drawn,
| egarding it as innocuous, yet plainly,
1t would put America in the position
of not carrying out the principles to-
which she has subscribed. 1t Is evi
! dent that the japanese are to get
| something unless Premier Hughes
makes or threatens fight for Aus
| tralia.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11

Kewpie Twins Shoes are all hand
lasted. and are made without tack
or nail; have the Mooneys Flexible
Pure Oak Sole; patterns that cannot
De excelled for style and fitting quail
tiles; lined with Farnsworth Hoyt
"Red-line-in-L Lining; soles an stitched
by genuine Goodyear Machine.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11
German Patrol Kill u. S. Soldier.

Coblenz, September Private
Reass Madsen OF Sacramento, CAL,
was shot and instantly killed today
by German soldiers in the neutral
zone about mile from the boundary
of the Coblenze bridgehead.
Madsen and Private Bert Balsinger
of the Eighth Infantry, who had been
on outpost duty, were deer hunting
when they encountered a German pa
troll of thirteen soldiers. According
to Balsinger, the Germans began fir
ing without asking an explanation as,
to why the two Americans were in
the neutral zone.
Balsinger told the American au-
thorities that when he and Madsen
encountered the Germans he was sew
.eral yards ahead of Madsen. Bal
singer said he dropped his rifle as
soon as he saw the Germans, who
second afterwards began to shoot at
Madsen. The Germans contend that
Madsen fired at them. Balsingcr de-
clared that the Germans fired first
and that if Madsen had fired he did
not see him shoot or hear the shot.
Balsinger was taken prisoner by
the Germans and later turned over to
the American. Provost Marshal, Mai.
George Cockrell, and brought to Cob
lenx Madsen will be buried in the
American cemetery at eoblenz.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11
MORE GERMAN PROPAGANDA.
(By Learned Jurist.)

A week or so ago this paper pub
lished an article upon the Irish ques-
ton as it was influenced by Article
10 of the Treaty of Versailles. In it
we indicated that the influence of the
Bernstorff propaganda fund was not
wanting in the attack upon this arti-
Gle of the treaty. Not only so, but
we indicated that the question of
Irish freedom was unfortunately
connected with German propaganda.
All fair minded statesmen know that
Cat this time) the full force of Ger
man diplomacy is directed toward a
split between the Allies. Through
such split Germany expects to ulti-
mately become mistress of the world.
Her every effort is Bonded in that
direction. Every sympathizer that
she has in this country is bowling
about Ireland, Egypt, China and 9TH
er countries. Some have openly paid
fees, others are not SO open. In
either case their acts count toward
the same end. 1t remained for .an
United States Senator, Philander
Knox, to remove the camouflage and
come out in the open. He now says
(and he represents Lodge & Co., in
the U. S. Senate) that he opposes the
treaty because it is too hard upon
Germany. Little German influenced |
papers have limited as much, but it re-
manned for Knox to tear away the |
curtain, and reveal the real senti- |
ment of Republican leadership. That
sentiment is, according Knox
that Germany is being unduly pun
ished in the treaty. Ask the boys
who have seen German atrocities.
Ask the diplomats who have kept
pace with German relationship in this
country. Ask the fairmindcd Ameri-
can who has the interest of his gov.
eminent at heart. Ask the boys from
the trenches. All will reply "Mr.
Knox, no more German methods for
us" and it is immaterial whether you
coat them with the sugar OF Irish
Freedom" Egyptian Freedom
China Freedom" "Shantung Free
DOM" they all have the same ulti-
mate purpose, German Ascendancy,'
out of the worlds war. Mr.. Knox
is the first to openly admit it. Says
he, the terms of peace are too hard
upon Germany" The average Amer
lean, and especially those who had
boys in the war, and those whose
boys are buried in Europe, will an
s"er Mr.. Knox and the Republican
Party, for whom he speaks, with an
emphatic mo" They will say to him
ty their votes, you, as a party may
pander to the Negroes, the Germans,
the Austrians, and even the Irish but
we Americans will rdle this country.
Some of lis may be what have been
dubbed German mericans' and
some "Irish-Americans," but we are
all Americans, and America won this
war, and we will esee that she is not
cheated out of the fruits of the war
No partisanship, and partisan APP
+ calls Through fellows like Knox,
will change our people:
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11

There will be Sefviees a z Anti
next Saturday aisht Sunday and e.
~ nioht SIT Ia.1x DSoiseSs. -
- eets1re ~ niohE Eyeey Ao1x =
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11
NEW FALL DRESSES

Inoette and Jerseys Sans
by but
we
dead earnest Don't delay minute now - "
$500 to $4,000
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11
Announcing the New
Fall Styles for Women

They are plairer in style-not with the hoely plain
ness Of past seasons but with severity senderness
which adds beauty to every line Even the low military
heeed models have the clean, fine lines so becoming to
the foot
We are splendidly prepared supply you with
models that will suit the most exactng taste. You'll find
models in dark gray, taupe gray champagne ivory field
mouse dark brown and black Both the new military
heels and the dresser Louis Cuban heels are shown in
abundance.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11
Does This Interest Your

Would you pay $50 per acre for
100 acres Of land that produced $rh-
10000 worth of wheat this season1
we have it, and similar land with
cheaper improvements at $40 to $ss
per acre.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11

I! :! T =. i
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-09-11
E. B. Atkinson. I
Oakley, Kansas

II you are thinking Of going Is
Kansas see w. O. Atkeson. He win
put you next to the good things. 81
A8-It In Court Hons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
HALF-AND-HALF MAY BE
FOUGHT OUT AT HEARINGS
House District Committee to Act
Tomorrow on Question of Re-
ceiving Public Views.

The question of hearings on the
Mapes bill to abolish the half-and-
half principle Of financing the Dis
trict will be considered by the House
District committee when it meets to-
morrow.
h, Chairman Mapes intends to lay his
bill before the committee. with a COM
munication from Henry B. F. Macfar-
land. chairman of the citizens COM
mittee on fiscal affairs, and other
communications in regard to the half
and-half measure. He proposes to ask
the committee what its disposition is
in regard to hearings, and when they
should be held, if such action is de-
cided upon, as now seems probable.
The committee will also prepare it,
self for debate in the House on Mon
day on the bill already favorably re-
ported to establish a retirement serv-
ice for public school teachers in the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
ENPERSONS SHOT
MERLIN DISORDER
Communists and Spartacans
Break Up Majority Social
lists Meeting.
WOULD LYNCH OFFENDER

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, July 22-Ten persons
were shot during Disorders which at
tended the breaking up of majority
socialist meeting by communists and
Spartacans here yesterday. Those at
tending the meeting, which was held
in the trades union building, at
tempted to lynch the man who fired
the shots, but he was saved by hos
pital helpers who were in the build
ing.
Several majority socialist meetings
held late yesterday did not develop
as smoothly and quietly as they be-
gan. Communists and Spartacans. by
a pre-arrdnged plan, struggled fellow
radicals into halls where the majority
socialists were congregated and there
broke up the meetings by cat calls
and other noises, and even by vio-
lence.
Meetings in Uproar.
At countless meetings the majority
socialist speakers gave up attempting
to speak after half an hour of shout
ing. and in the trades union build
ing. where the biggest meeting was
held, chairs, beer bottles. glasses, and
even tables, were flung about in a
successful attempt to break up the
gathering. All had been quiet, seri-
Gus and earnest when the correspond
ent visited the building in tour of
the meetings.
The communist agitator responsible
for the uproar in the trades union
building jumped on the stage while
Erich Kuttner. editor of the Vor-
waerts, was speaking and made a
counter speech.
Shots Are Fired.
The hall instantly was transferred
into bedlam, which increased as the
opponents began to throw glasses and
seize chairs with which to belabor one
another
Suddenly shots were fired Some
ten persons were wounded, including
Kuttner. who were attended by work.
ers and hospital help. The audience
tried to- lynch the shooter, who also
was saved by the hospital helpers.
Government troops had to quel1
wordy riots in other halls. The Berlin
press is indignant at the uproar. The
Vorwaerts heads its leader Instead
of Conciliating the People-Civil
War
The Peoples Gazette calls the day
THE Senseless Strike Monday" Other
newspapers treat the matter similarly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
'[EN|N OFFERS TO CEDE
|BESSARAB|A TO RUMAN|A

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July ga bolshevik del
egation has arrived at Kishineff with an
offerof peace to the commander of the
Rumania Dniester troops on behalf of
Nikolai Lenin, the bolshevik premier,
according to a Berlin government wire
less dispatch.
Lenn offers to cede Bessarabia to
Rumania on condition that Rumania
shall prohibit Ukrainian citizens and
bands of Admiral kolchak, head of the
all-Russan government at Omsk, from
crossing the Rumanian frontier.
An armistice to last eight days has
been concluded on the Bessarabian front
and the. delegation has gone to Ru-
manian headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
Quotes Mr.. Galloway.

Further. Mr. Galloway, the member
of the Civil Service Commission who
was present and submitted the fore
going from the commissions report.
had this to say:
Senator Colt-But as a matter of
principle. Mr.. Galloway, as affording
the best retirement bill do YOU think
that il would be better for the en-
ployes TO contribute all? In other
words, do you not think possibly some
burden ought to be thrown upon the
goTernmentr
e Mir. Galloway-Yes: | think that
the government should bear part of it,
" The chairman-In justice to the
employc.
" Mr.. Galloway think chat man
or woman who has given his life. you
might sav. - = service. not only the
(Co.3!in1ed cn fifteenth rage)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
FAIR WEATHER IN SIGHT.
link Due for a Rout Immediately
and Umbrellas to Retire.

The weather jinx is due for a. rout.
North and northwest winds are prom
ised by the weather man for this aft
ernoon, bringing with them sunshine
and fair weather.
The forecast is fair weather prob
ably tonight and tomorrow, with
north and northwest winds, and no
change in temperature. A high pres
sure area is at hand and will drive
out the low pressure area, which has
caused the constant rains for more
than a week Clouds will hover abou;
for time. but soon umbrellas may
he given rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
Disagrees With Ambassador.
Bandits Rob Bank Messenger.

CHICAGO, July 23.-Two automobile
bandits, who held UP an eighteen
year-old boy, messenger fer the AUS
tin National Bank, yesterday, escaped
with $4,000 in cash, $500 in 'ibcrty
bonds ana S3a coo in checks, apl,rcx;-
natcly aait q: which. ia ak Officials
SAY, afc negotiable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
Beset With Difficulties.

The Hara government. democratic
one when compared to military gov
ernments which have preceded it and
pursued strictly military policies in
the past in the far east, is beset with
many political difficulties at home
There is a large element in Japan
which is not yet ready to abandon the
old ideas and old policies, which ad-
mittedly have come in conflict with
the broad liberal principles of other
nations.
The Hara. regime not only must
adopt a new course for. Japan, in SO
far as far eastern relations are con-
at least will salve the feelings of
the mHtaristic group. AS a conse-
quence the chief delay in making
known Japans stand in regard to
Shantung is attributed to the peces-
lCoutinued on Tenth Page.y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-23
Refers to Civil Service Report.

I'm confederation of the foregoing
your committee calls attention to the
following from the report of the civil
service commission for the year 1917,
found at page Is of the hearings:
THE increased demands upon the
personnel of the civil service by the
war have given emphasis to the need
OF a retirement system. 1t is too cost
iy to continue the aged and infirm in
positions requiring alertness and
vigor. especially where they have SUI
pervision of other employees, and a
retirement system is possible which
would be alike in the interests of the
government and of the worker. While
J.. inefficiency is just cause for re-
movaL, appointing officers naturally
hesitate to dismiss old employees who
have become incapacitated after rem
dering long and efficient service and a
virtual pension system thus exists
a retirement system would give
stability to the service. create an in :
ducement to capable men to continue
in it. contribute TO improved admin
istrative methods, and make possible
Standardization of salaries and
other needed reforms. The benefits IN
the service from an equitable retire
ment system would justify a direct
contribution from the public Treasury
to create an annuity for superannuat-
ed employees in the service at the tim
the system is established