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The sun., 1919-01-29
GOURAUD BACKS UP FoCH.
French Must Hold Rhine, say,
Famous General.

CoBLENz. Jan. 2s.-Supporting Mar
sha! Foch's opinion that the French
should remain on tho Rhine. Gen Gou-
raud. under whom the Americans fought
in the campaign, made "a similar declara-
ton to the American correspondents
whom he had invited 10 luncheon at his
quarters in Strasbourg
The Americans will go home when
peace IL declared and the British will go
home when peace IL declared. But the
French~will remain on the Rhine as a
strategic barrier" he said
1t would never do, after the sacrifices
OF the great war, To leave open points
where Germany might again some day
strike, he declared.
The sun., 1919-01-29

I'm scores and scores OF cases the
commanding officer had prepared the
papers recommending them for promo
ton. They could not be got In by No
vember Il. bu; on November II out
comes the order saying that no one shall
be promoted and ai the machinery o.
promotion was stopped
Senator Weeks tMass) corroboratel
the judgment of Senator Wadsworth on
this point.
Seantor Chamberlain (OreD. chair
man OF the Military Committee. said
that after listening to Gen. March yes
terday and perusing letter from Sec
rotary Baker he had come TO the opin-
ion that II the recommended promoters
were made effective the time would
soon arrive when there could be no as
signments for the promoted officers.
The sun., 1919-01-29
RESUMING CALLAUX TRIAL.
Former French Premier. Accused
Of Treason, 10 Testify Soon.

PARIS, Jan. 2s--The proceedings
against Joseph Ca!llauN. former French
Premier. who has been under arrest for
more than a year on charges OF trea-
sonahle dealings with the enemy will
be resumed this week
II was learned to-day that the presi-
dent or the spec!a. commission o. the
Senate TO which the case was referred
when the tria! OF the eN-Premier was
opened on october - will question NJ.
Ca.llaux for the first time on THURSDAY
next
The sun., 1919-01-29
PORTUGUESE CABINET FORMED
Jose ReIvas Named Premier and
Education Minister.

LISBON, Jan. 2s.-A new Portuguese
Cabinet has been formed with Jose
Relvas as Premier and Minister Of Ed
ucation. The other Ministers are:
Foreign AffaiTs. EjaS Moniz Justice,
Couceiro Costac War. Gen. Silveira
Colonies, Jose Carlos Maia Agriculture
I'D Food, Jose Matthias Nunes.
The sun., 1919-01-29
Held in $4,000 Carpet Theft Ca.e.

on charges Of having appropriated
$4,000 worth of carpets shipped to him
by a Buffalo concern for which he Is a.
foreman. Frank Miner, 81. OF 800 ST.
James place. Brooklyn, was held in So.
900 bail yesterday. II was said that in.
stead OF forwarding the carpets to the
new Commodore and Pennsylvania ho-
tells. the consignees. Miner had the goods
transferred to a warehouse in West
Eighteenth street. Miner denied the
charge
The sun., 1919-01-29
Can't See How Any Survived.

The action referred to began Septem-
Der .? and lasted three days. II was
directed against that part OF the Hin
denburg line between Csbria and ST
Quentin. The American losses were
very severe Senator Wadsworth said
Frankly do not see.' he continued.
'how men could have gone through
such a position and come out alive The
achievement TO me is astounding |
ta!rk 4. would no go to any other civil
ian 20 see that maze OF trenches and
underground passages. acres and acres
OF barbed wire and canal itself emery
ing from a tunnel on the north going
toward a tunnel on the south which had
10 he crossed.
In urging the DECENTRALIZATION o. the
American army as means OF !ncreas-
ing and maintaining esprit de corps.
Senator Wadsworth said, citing New
York instances:
"Major-tien. Organ. commanding the
Twenty-seventh Division. states that.
in his judgment. had not his infantry
and machine gun units possessed that
locality pride in addition TO their Ameri-
can pride and patriotism. that syTnpa-
thetic touch OF elbow, that teamwork
that comes from long acquaintance
among men in the ranks who come from
the same town or the same State they
could not have performed the task as
signed 20 them.
He counts 4. as I think very large
number OF military men count il. a vast
military asset and Il is a fact which
cannot he contradicted that the viola
ton OF that principle and the consequent
treatment OF soldiers as mere autorna-
tons who can he put into any division.
any regiment, any company, anywhere.
Is a violation OF the humanlr!es and
Injuries the efficiency OF the soldiers"
Then Senator Wadsworth turned 20
the criticism OF Secretary Bakers abrupt
denial Of the awards OF promotion 10
every soldier In the American army the
day the armistice was signed.
Senators will remember" said Mr.
Wadsworth. that an order was issued
Immediately that the armistlce was
signed forbidding all promotions from
TO find out exactly the reason for the
order Il may have verY good reasons
back Of Il. ! know something % its
effect upon the spirits Of the men II
was most regretab'e II had very pro-
found effect.
''Many a Lieutenant was commanding
a battalion in the Argonne Forest, had
commanded troops in action for DAYS
and days, his own Captain and ~Ass Ma jor
having been killedAor wounded. He was
entitled n some rhognition in the wav
OF promotion but II was impossible for
lis commanding officer to make out the
required papers IN the heat OF action
with men scrambling through that wild
erness fighting day and night
The sun., 1919-01-29
CABLE MONOPOLY
BARRED BY BRITISH
Action Shoun in Letter Read
by Madden.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s-An order Of
to British War ONCE foTbidding the
osatlol OF cables being centred in any
The sun., 1919-01-29
Not n Mind Reader.

M Steentrson suggested that as a
''ohinrt member Hr. Burleson might
shai light on the motive for the resolu-
Won Mr.. Burleson retorted that ne
'pa- not a mind reader and had no
power OF omniescience
REPRESENTATIVES OF state commissions
md the independent companies appeared
tofore the committee before the noon
aljournment. They got five minute pc
.pdS for presenting their arguments
Representative Madden put into the
N'oord two letters. one from Clarence
y Mackay 10 Union Bethel. now OF the
post once Departments wire control
.1. mi-iee. saving that the Postal Tele-
E-apa Company would put the advanced
r.'es into effect only under protest
4o.d.ng that the increases were in Vio-
.a:.on Of some state statutes.
The sun., 1919-01-29
Germans Quit Just in Time.

Among interesting information con-
veyed by Senator Wadsworth was the
statement that when the end Of the war
came on November II. 1918. II antici-
pated only by few hours the most stu
pendous forward movement Ever at
tempted by a military force and also by
only a few days the bombing of Berlin
by vast force Of British aircraft
Senator Wadsworths citation of the
performances of the gallant 10th he
used as an illustration of the value OF
maintaining in all armies, local pride OF
the individuals and OF the units. state
pride. tradition and the spirit of per-
sonalized organization. He urged that
unifcation OF movement and union OF
purpose together with unanimity OF the
regimental. the divisional and the army
mind came only to its fullest when due
consideration had been given TO the local
pride OF the units, great and small.
The Senator told how the lo7th In
fantry was cut off from the rest of the
army for two and half days. The regi-
ment had advanced 50 fast that 1t out
stripped the other troops. The men
were reached by aiaplanes which
dropped cartridges and chocolate to
them. At the end OF two and a half
days support reached them and the ac-
ton was complete.
Field Marshal Haig and Gen. Raw
linson of the British Field Army COM
nanders showered compliments on the
Twenty-seventh and Thirtieth Divisions.
They had achieved what ! honestly be-
lieve TO be one OF the greatest feats Of
this war on a compar atively small scale
which was TO attack on two division
front, about three miles and shatter
and stagger the strongest German Of
fensive position in France. II resulted
in a crumbling Of that whole portion OF
the German line"
The sun., 1919-01-29
CHINESE MISSION
ANSWERS MAKING
Asserts China'S Problems
Would Soon Be Solved if
Japan Kept Hands OFF.
SPECIAL Despatch 10 THE srx,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S-That the Jap
anese peace programme with respect to
China is TO be closely watched by off,
cials here affiliated with the Chinese
peace delegation became evident to-day
when an immediate reply was made by
Maxine OF the japanese delegation in
Paris
The interests OF the Chinese delegates
are being handled here by a so-called
Parliament. Eugene Chen is in charge
Of the mission. The Pekin and Canton
factions in China are working together
to present united front as long as the
Peace Conference lasts
Baron Makino's statement in Paris is
said TO have been prompted by n des-
patch in THE SuS printed Sunday last
saying that officials were somewhat puz-
zled over Japans plans with respect
TO Kiau-Chou. and that the Chinese
feared TsingTau would be retained
Statement by Mission.
NO notes were exchanged between
ing Tsins-Tao," said the statement, al
though notes forming part OF the Chino
Japanese treaties OF 1915 were - eX-
changed regarding the leased territory
Of hiao-Chou. in which the great fortress
city OF Using Tao is situated. Assuming
Baron Makino's statement TO refer TO
kiao- Chou. 1t is not a little d!Sappoint-
ing that he failed 10 indicate the nature
OF the terms Of the notes exchanged
between Chira and Japan in May, 1915
The notes formed part of a set Of
treaties which Japan compelled China
to sign under a threat Of war contained
in an ultim4tum delivered on May :.
1915. The notes contained. in Chinese
opinion. an Elusive undertaking on the
par OF Japan 10 restore" K:ao-Chou to
China subteC; to the following condi-
tons
/, Opening OF the whole OF Kiao-
Chou as commercial port
.. Establishment; Of japanese set
Element in the locality 10 be desig-
mated by the japanese Government.
? Establishment. e desired. by the
Powers, q. an international settle
meut.
4. Arrangements 20 be made be
fore ~. return 90 the said territory
is effected. between the Japanese and
chinese Governments. with respect to
the d,sposa. OF German public esta5-
lIshmeris and properties and with re-
gard to the other conditions and pro-
CeLures.
The sun., 1919-01-29
WIRE OWNERSHIP
RECEIVES REBUFF
House Committee Votes Down
Proposal to Extend
Federal Control.
BILL TO END 1T DEC. 81
Measure Is Supported 10 to 8
-Burles0n Rebuked at
Hearing.

WAsHISGroN, Jan. 2s-Government
ownership of public utilities received q
rebuff to-day when the House Com
mittee on Post ofices and Post Roads
not only voted down the proposal to
extend Government control OF telephone,
telegraph and cable lines indefinitely
but followed up by voting 10 to s to
report out a resolution directing the
President to relinquish control OF these
systems not later than December 81.
1919.
This move. which constitutes the
ssverest rebuff Postmaster-General
Rurieson has vet received from Con-
CESS. came after the committee had
Listened for two hours to the Postmaster
Generals pleas for Government owner
ship and later, when the temper of the
committee became apparent, 10 his con-
teution that the Post ONCE Department
eould not reasonably be expected to
plan and complete the transfer back TO
private control in fewer than two years
The resolution directing that control
- returned to the original owners by
December 81 next does not affect the
merits Of the controversy now raging
between the State public utilities com
missions and the Postmaster-General
over the RICH; of the latter TO fix rates
sNd order extensions. The resolution
merely reaffirne the provision in the
original wire control act reservirg to
the States their police and taxation
powers and leaves the question as to
whether this reservation estops the
Fostmaster-General from increasing toll
rates TO be settled in the courts as is
now contemplated.
During the cross-eXamination of Mr..
Hurleson in the morning he brought
forth rebuke from several committee
members by an appeal that partisanshp
not enter into tho question OF the length
o. the period during which Government
control OF the systems should continue.
Nobody has mentioned partisanship
except YOU" said Representative Madden
Gul.
You are the only one who has said
anything about that" snapped Repre-
sentative Stevenson CMinnD.
seven Republicans and three Demo-
Gratis voted in favor of limiting the
period OF control to December al 1919.
Seven Democrats and one Prohibitionist
voted against the proposal. The affirma-
tive woes we're: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
son CMinn.). Madden G.l). Griest
tPaD. Copley GllD. Paige (Mass).
woodward CIV. Va and Ramseyer
Towa). Democrats-Ren ,GaD. Hol-
land tVa,} and Black CTex). Negative
Democrats: Moon CTennD, Oliver N.
y. Rouse tky). Blackman tAla).
Reakes 'Mich). Ayers tkan.) and Ster-
ling tPa). Prohibitionists Randall
tCaD.
Representatives Heaton tPa) and
Hamilton IN. ". Republicans. were not
present
The sun., 1919-01-29
RECITAL OF VALOR IN.
WAR STIRS SENATE
WadswOrth Praises 9th Di-
vision and "Old eth" in
Peace Army Plea.
ARMISTICE SAVED BERLIN
Baker Is Criticised for Putting
Abrupt Stop to Earned
Promotions.
SPECIAL Despatch 10 THE suS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-For more than
two hours to-day Senator Wadsworth
New York; held the attention OF the
Senate while he recounted some of his
observations at the war front in Europe
He accompanied the recital with num-
erous recommendation as to the course
which future army legislation should
take. Among the most interesting points
reviewed were the performances of the
Twenty-seventh Division and OF the
10th Regiment of Infantry, the odd
Seventh"
Senator Wadsworth held the attention
of the Senate throughout his speech.
Military Committee colleagues from
time to time Intercepted him as to GER
tain phases of the proposed development
OF a peace time army and the organiZa
ton OF Americas military forces on new
and modern lines for all time.
The sun., 1919-01-29
Reflections OF PROPOSAL.

~ the morning session of the COM
r'rtee which ended the hearing on the
resolution Mr. Rurleson urged the COM
rr'itee 10 extend the period Of Govern
rlert control at least two years. The
-cu!nlittee when II came TO a vote re-
t%>red this proposal decisively. Other
amendments along this line including i'm
-'edia.e restoration of the systems and
'e nrolongation of the control were
likewise conclusively defeated.
In support of his appeal for an extern
Son of TWO years Mr.. Byrleson told the
committee such a suggestion had come
from the Minnesota Telephone Company
and from President Vail OF the American
Telegraph AID Telephone Company.
Mr.. Burleson drew gloomy picture
O. the situation in which the systems
would be placed unless speedy Congress
sional action specified period OF control
that would enable the companies 10 ad-
jus, themselves TO peace conditions.
Bankruptcy will confront the coun-
t-y's telegraph and telephone systems"
re- said. unless Congress speedily re-
leves the uncertainty concerning the
period az Government control. Until the
conpa MES know exactly how much
longer they are TO remain under Govern
..,rt control II will De impossible for
them 20 secure enough capital from
banking interests OF the country to make
needed for the systems"
He said that a dangerous period of
te,erioration had already set IN which
p ght result in grave consequences both
70 the public and the wire companies.
TIE controa OF forty-eight States over
TIE wire system. Mr.. Burleson character
zei as complex, contradc tory and
overlapping"
Il have uniformly stated" he replied
- a suggestion that he wished 10 further
- IDEAS Of Government control, that II
js rot my purpose to conduct the expert
rents SO as TO force Government owner
ship. If the experiments create public
sentiment either way. l cannot help it,"
You admit theexperiments will elimi-
nave competition and aid concentration?
ssSAd Repre- sentative Black.
you admit the experiments will elim!-
'ra'-d the period of competition has
n,-sed and every intelligent man admits
&c. he replied. He told the committee
he understood there had been only two
attempts in the last few years to COM
re'e with the Bell system and that the
"-uhic has reached the conclusion that
.orp petition is undesirable. Hundreds
%. letters have asked that wasteful SER
Woe be dicontinued."
~ this point Mr. Steenerson took up
'He questioning, asking the origin OF the
we control resolution.
81 know what you want" replied the
1s'master-General. You want TO know
rr@ther instigated the resolution.
We'll, ! did not
The sun., 1919-01-29
CORRECTION

There seems to be an impress
sion in some quarters that
the CIiILDS restaurants are
controlled by the Standard
Oil Company.
This is purely a myth, being
without foundation in fact,
although there is no reflec-
ton on the latter company.
In justice to all concerned il
should be known that
CHILDS is NOT a Standard
Oil subsidiary, nor IN any way
affiliated with that company.
CHlLDS is more than a trade
name; it is the name of the
men who organized the
Childs Company and FORM
ulate its policies and direct
its operations to this day.
The sun., 1919-01-29

II l. tAe CHnDS pssey to
proviie psre, vkolssons.
tasty food, prspsred n the
best mannsr. in snedsl aas.
itary Kitchens, and ssrvsd in
serupuaously clean dining
roeas By courteous en-
plo yses 10 . &seTiniaAkine
pobhe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

Rev. Charles l.. Collins, D. D., in the presence of a few of the most intimate friends of the bride who had assembled informally for the occasion
 The bride wore smart travelling frock of midnight blue tricotine her hat being a chick Gage model, blue with silver trimmings Always very attractive, she was never more so than on this her wed ding day.
 "Mr Haifacre and his bride left lm- mediateiy for Miami and other points on the east coast for trip that will extend through the holiday season. Following this sojourn along Florida's Riviera the happy couple will so to Birmingham, where Mir. Halfacre has business inter ests. and later will go to Albany. N. r., for their home.
 "The bride is beautiful young woman with a magnetic personality that has endeared her to countless friends in De- land. Coming here with her mother seV- eral years ago, she has been one or the most popular members of the social CIT cles of the city. As a student in John E. Stetson university she did excellent work and was honored for her sterling quali~ ties.
 "Mr. Halfacre is the son of George and Hannah Halfacre of Purley, Surrey, Eng land, but has been a citizen of the United States for considerable period of years and served with distinction in the recent world war. His service covering a period of two years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

$M IRMINGHAM people always feel {lN a kindly and sympathetic in
 terest in the progress of her sons and youngsters. The splendid <buccess of Alvin Belden is indeed a yource of great pride and pleasure. es- & ecially to those who remember him hs the boy who came to Birmingham Prom New Orleans and. assisted by the Hyounger set, gave a lovely taoleauN &oerformance. presenting scenes from *~Sir Galabad" for the benefit or Se' Adary's free Kindergarten.
 Tn 1917 MT. Belden entered tne classes at the temple" in New Hork hnd began a serious study or ciassI1 dancing. Two months after his arrlVai &In New York he was engaged by the manager of the Rialto theatre TOT Sil Egyptian dance a prelude to q new released Petrova picture. lhe onus Iolace on the bank of the Nlle. boln Mr Iaskv and Mime. Petrova were very much pleased and in a note or tahnks expressed their gratitude as follows: Both Mime. Petrova and wish to thank the young dancer Tor the wonderfully effective and artistic oance prelude to our new picture.
 Temporarily MT Belden's career was Itnterrupted by the war. He was clteu for special bravery during action ana his record is most envable one, in- deed After the war. while with the Ninetieth division, waiting to advance Ento Germany, MT Belden, assisted py wo fellow officers, began giving i'm
 -omptu recitals of songs and classic 6ances for the entertainment or the Lonesome soldiers. This finally led into a music show. with a personnel of 6O, which toured France and Germany.
 In May when Lieutenant Belden's di- vision left for America, he went 10 Paris, where he entered the art classes at Bellevue Here he continued his Zdancinp and on Decoration Day gave d special outdoor programme in mem orv of the illustrious dead of the allied armies. Assisted by five young men, they portrayed in plastic art Chopin funeral march. Colonel Letelier Of the French army referred to this numoer as "Rodin in notion" The Partisan press 'Tn verite" was most cordial one saying:
 .T,ieutenant Belden is a unique and original artist, possessing grace anu dramatic fire"
 Assisted by Yvette Renaud, danseuse, and his gifted sister, Lotta Alice Bel den. the trio has been giving recitals under the name of "Athenian Trio.
 This organization will play num- her of southern engagements. and in the last week of January will appear in Chicago in recital. The New York evening World said of Gotham re- cital:
 "The charming young dancers gave an admirable exhibition of classic dancing The agile young man was more than capable
 When asked about the future, MT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
SOUTHERN CLUB PARTIES
 TQMQRROW EVENING

The Southern club will be a very brilliant scene tomorrow evening, when the Christmas dance will be given and the guests will include the dancing set as well as the older members of the club and their families.
 The club will be ablaze with lights and with the wonderful holiday dec orations will present a most attractive setting for the bright colored gowns of the dancers. One of the features will be the huge Christmas tree handsomely adorned and lighted.
 The dance. which is to be formal will be led by the president, MT. Dar Dimick, and Mrs. Dimick. and begins at s5o o'clock. The officers of the club and their wives will assist in re- ceiving the guests.
 | More than 800 invitations have beer
 sent to club members and the affaii
 promises to be one of the most delight 1 ful of the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
INTERESTING COMMENT 0N WEDDING

An interesting account of the wedding of Miss Rosalind Frances Ryan the love | ly laughter of Mrs. P. M. Ryan of this city, and MT. Harry Halfacre, assistant manager of the Tutwiler, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, December 2o at Deland Fla. ws-se Mrs. Ryan and Miss Ryan have been wintering, comes from
 | the Deland Daily News of the 20th and
 lis of particular interest to the many | friends in Birmingham.
 The following comment is made:
 1 Mrs P NJ. Ryan announces the mar
 riage of her daughter. Rosalinds Frances, ! to MT Harry Halfacre of Birmingham, | the wedding having been solemnized this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the First Baptist church The beautiful wedding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
MISS LAWLEY
 TUTWILER SOLOIST

During the dinner de luxe this even ing at the Tutwiler in addition to the programme which will be rendered by Wiegand's orchestra, Miss Lorene, Law ley (sopranol one of Birmingham's most popular singers. will render a number of beautiful selections
 The following is the programme
 Wedding march (Sousa).