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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
BILL WOULD EXTEND
THE SALISBURY ACT

A bill introduced in the Senate today
by Senator Pomerene of Ohio would
have the effect. indirectly. of extend
ing for ninety days after the procla-
nation of peace the Salisbury act
which prevents the eviction of tenants
in the District of Columbia for any
thing except non-payment of rent.
Senator Pomerene's bill, which was
referred to the District committee.
provides that no judgment or decree
for the recovery of possession of real
estate in the District of Columbia
any room. suite of rooms or apart
ments in an apartment house or other
house in the District, now or hereafter
held or acquired by oral or written
agreement. or for ejectment or dispos-
session of tenant therefrom/ when
the tenant has paid or rendered the
agreed rent and performed other con-
ditionS of tenancy. shall be made un-
less the tenant shall have had at least
ninety days notice in writing from
the landlord or purchaser to quit the
premises.
The bill provides that this ninety
daE notice must be given notwith-
standing any waivers of statutory mo-
lice heretofore made by any tenant.
Senator Pomerene frankly said that
his purpose in introducing this bill
was to prevent the ejectments of per-
sons now occupying houses and apart
the salisbury act, for at least ninety
days following the proclamation Of
peace, when the Salisbury act auto
matically expires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
Army in Germany Held
At Full Strength Now

AS a measure of extreme military
precaution in view of the possibility
that the German government may re-
fuse to sign the peace treaty and the
consequent termination of the ar
mistice. it has been deemed prudent
to maintain the army of occupation
in Germany up to it's full strength
for the present. In consequence the
orders for the return of the 4th and
5th Divisions of that army have been
Cancelled. Those divisions were under
orders to sail from France the latter
part of June.
The War Department was advised
of the change of plans by Gen. Per-
shing. presumably acting under di-
rect instructions from President Will
son. Although it is stated at the War
Department that the retention of the
two divisions may be temporary only
the impression prevails that the
change of orders is due to the belief
of the interallied high command that
there should be no reduction of the
strength of the allied forces i'm Ger
many and near the border pending
the settlement of the question of
peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
GUST Mr.. BURLES0N
REQUEST BY LABOR
A. F. of L. Convention Adopts
Resolution Asking Action
by the President.
MERCHANT MARINE PROBE

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., June 1S.-A
resolution asking President Wilson
Immediately to remove Postmaster
General Burleson from office was
adopted unanimously today by the
American Federation of Labor in con-
vention here
The resolution regarding the Post
master General, after abiding to Pres
ident Wilson's message to Congress
relating to characterization of indus
try based upon recognition of labor's
right to participate in decisions af-
fecting it's welfare. declares that Mr..
Burleson has pursued a labor policy
in direct conflict with this enunciation
of principle" and that the Postmaster
General characterized as silly the
right to collective bargaining.'
The resolution charges further that
Mr.. Burleson has ruthlessly invaded
the rights of employees and has inter-
fered, in defiance of law, with the
proper functioning of their organiza-
labor's accredited representatives.
Mr.. Burleson's labor policy has been
fastened upon every governmental
agency under his supervision" the
resolution says, lin utter defiance of
the wishes Of the people and in COM
words Of President Wilson"
After declaring also that "Burleson's
archaic and autocratic attitude has
resulted in demoralized service and
confused and choked Industrial proc
esses, the memorial continues:
Resolved. That the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor in convention as
,sembled, speaking directly for 4,000.-
600 organized wage earners and firm
in the belief that this reflects the
sentiment of the vast majority of the
American people, requests President
Wilson Immediately to remove Post
master General Burleson from Office"
The federation adopted two resolu-
tions having to do with the merchant
marine. One asked the House COM
mittee on merchant marine and fish
cries to Investigate alleged failure by
Secretary Redfield to enforce the sea-
mems act provisions aimed against
illiteracy among crews of ocean
going vessels leaving American ports.
The other memorial denounced bills
introduced by United States Senator
Calder and Representative Gould pro-
viding for repeal of certain clauses
In the seamen's act relating to wages
on American vessels. These bills were
declared to be hostile to the develop
ment of American seapower and to
serve the interests of European and
Asiatfc shipowners, while under the
seamen's act as 1t stands, are the res
elution, being compelled to meet
American shipowners m equal compe-
titicn on the sea.
Against Soviet and July 4 Strike.
! The dele gates refused to fridorse
of soviet Russia and voted
AGAINST the general strike proposed
for July in behalf Of Tom" Mooney.
convicted in connection with the
preparedness day bomb explosions in
San Francisco
The federation appointed a commit
tee Of two to go to Toledo to confer
with officials OF the WHY'S Overland
Company in an effort to settle the
strike there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
MCCORMACK NOW q. S. CITIZEN
Irish Tenor "Americanized" on HIS
35th Birth Anniversary.

NEW YORK, June IS.-The night
that he thrilled his first audience is
incidental. and the moment that he
realized that his fame was world-
wide is of slight consequence. John
Mccormack, the Irish tenor, declared
yesterday upon becoming a citizen OF
the United States. The ceremony
which made him an American took
place in the state supreme court He
was accompanied by several friends.
1t also happened to be his thirty fifth
birthday.
When the court congratulated him.
the sad voice that made the Mother
Machree" classic replied. My heart
Quivers a Bit" and when he took tho
oath of allegiance, his answer was.
viii T. Well. 1 should say SO. SO
D.. lie CT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
FREED PRISONERS SEEK
TO SE|zEEBERT AND AIDS

WEIMAR, June Is (by the Associat-
ed Possibility Spartacan and COM
munist, prisoners recently released
from the Weimer Jail shortly after
midnight this morning attack ed the
castle where the members of the
government live. They were repulsed
by lone guard, who stood byra ma
chine gun until he had driven of the
mob. ~. p,
The attacking party made a sur
Prise descent upon the castle and dis
armed the guards at the entrance.
They INDUCED In firing through the
windows. however, and this aroused
the castle troops.
1t was apparently the intention Of
the party to. seize President Ebert,
Premier Scheidemann and Gustav
Noske, the minister Of defense. But
they were foilede through thfr prema-
ture, shotts. revealing the attack to
the troops within the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
PRESIDENT wilson
VISITING BELGIUM
Greeted by King and Queen
at Adinkerke and Motors
Over BattIefieIds.
ON WAY TO BRUSSELS

By the Associated Press.
ADINKERKE, Belgium, June 1s.-
President and Mrs Wilson and their
party arrived here from Paris at s:45
o'clock this morning. They were met
by King Albert and Queen Elizabeth
of Belgium, and at $50 o'clock left
by motor for trip over the Belgian
ffrent. TAsssnetssstr in@ was ito b
across the Belgian battlehelds to
Brussels by way of the famous ruins
miles. & y - e ~
The meeting between Prssldsnr ana
Mrs. Wilson and the king and queen
was informal. Both the king and
queen entered the railway car to greet
their guests. School children who had
gathered at the station cheered when
the President descended from his car.
The officials. Of the province also were
present with a band.
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth
were accompanisd by Baron Mon:
United States, and Gen. .Joostens and
Count Rensse. who have been Assigned
to accompany the President durink
his stay in Belgium. Mime. wouters
Doplinter will accompany Mrs. Will
son.
Program in Brussels.
BRUSSELS, Tuesday. June II (by the
Associated Press).-Mr. and Mrs
Wilson will motor with the king and
queen through the devastated region
of Belgium. passing the User district
and ending the trip at Zeebrugge.
bring the party to- Brussels.s
When the train arrives at the Quar-
tier Leopold station here a regiment
of infantry. with band. will render
military honors. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son will go with the king and queen
to the Brussels palace. close by. pass
ing the American legation enroute
After the usual presentation of court
dignitaries the king and queen will
accompany their guests to the Belle
vue palace, which will be President
Wilson's residence during his stay in
the city.
Thursdays program includes a
morning visit to several devastated
Industrial districts. lunch at the
American legation and a reception at
the American colony. At ESQ o'clock
there will be reception for Mr.. Will
son in the house Of parliament. where
to French by Brand Whftlock. the
American minister. From the parlia-
ment building the party will return
to the royal palace. where Mr. Wilson
will receive the diplomatic CORPS
Then will follow visits to Louvain
and Mechlin and the presentation Of
Cardinal Mercier. At O'clock there
will be reception in the Brussels
city hall. followed by a gala dinner
at the royal palace. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson will return to Paris Friday
morning.
Departure From France.
PARIS, June II (by the Associated
Press).-President Wilson, accom-
panied by Mrs. Wilson and a small
party. which included some heads of
departments Of the American peace
mission, LETT Paris tonight at 10:40
o'clock for Adinkerke. Belgium. Miss
Margaret Wilson. B. M. Baruch and
Gen. w. W. Harris were members of
the presidential party. They will be
conducted through the devastated
regions by two Belgian officers, who
have been detailed for the purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
DELAY
WILL BRING CRISIS
His Absence Beyond July I
: Would Block Wheels of
Government.
ANXIETY IN CONGRESS

Leaders in Congress were exceeding
ly concerned today over the certainty
of grave crisis occurring in govern
mental administrative affairs should
the President be out of this country
when the new fiscal year begins, July
1. and the current appropriations have
lapsed. 1t is declared there is no pos
sible way Of meeting the exigencies
which will then arise except by the
personal signature by the President
of the bills Congress will have passed.
The situation was the subject of
several conferences during the day
among House and Senate leaders.
Their judgment was that it will be
absolutely necessary for the Presi-
ident's advisers will surely notify
him of the seriousness of affairs.
Confident He Will Be on Time.
Il confidently expect the President
will be back in time to sign the bills"
said Chairman Good of the House
committee on appropriations. II can
not conceive of any other alternative
For him to remain away would invite
violation of law by the executive
departments. While we are appro-
priating millions on millions to en-
force laws we cannot expect others to
abide by them should the Presidents
absence set an example which would
make the administrative branch law
breakers.
UNLESS the President signs these
appropriation bills in time for them to
become laws by July /, there is no
authority for the departments sup
ported by the bills now under consid-
Grafton to continue operations for a
day. l cannot understand how the
President can for one moment con-
template being absent from the coun-
try July l."
Bills Ready Before July l, He Says.
Chairman Good went on to say thu !:
in his opinion the appropriation bills
will be ready for the Presidents sig
nature by July l. The last of the
bills. the sundry civil. will be reported
to the House late this afternoon and
will then be taken up tomorrow and
rushed. The other bills are in good
shape in their respective legislative
stages, and Mr.. Good sees no reason
why they can not be through the con-
ference stage and ready for executive
signature by the beginning of the
new fiscal year.
1t is said at the Capitol that no ex-
pediency can be devised to meet the
situation which would be presented
by the Presidents absence. A con-
tinuing resolution. the usual make
shift for failure to appropriate,
would itself require the Presidents
signature.
There is no possible way, it is de-
clared. for the President to delegate
authority to signs acts Of Congress.
He will have to attach his name or
there Will be no appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
BRITAIN AND FRANCE
RIVALS IN TURKEY

PARIS, June 17.-Three of the
Turkish delegates who appeared to-
day before the council of ten are
said to be friendly to France; while
Tewfik Pasha. former Turkish am
bassador in London. who has not
yet arrived. is reported to be an
Anglophile.
Apparently there is considerable
rivalry between England and France
in gaining the good will of Turkey,
but the French high commissioner in
Constantinople scored by giving the
sultan the first news that the con-
ference had consented to hear the
Turkish delegates, and provided a
French warship to bring the Ottoman
representatives from Constantinople
to Marseille.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
i. S. TROOPS READY
TO RENEW COMBAT
AT THE COMMAND

COBLENZ, June II Thy the As
ton of troops preparatory to ad-
vancinS farther into Germany II
the Germans refuse to sign the
terms of peace will begin on We'd
nesdny throughout nil the occu-
pied aren. Orders to this effect
were received today from Marshal
FOeh. commnnder-in-chief of the
allied armies. who sent similar or
ders to all the allied forces On
German soil.
Lieut.. Gen. Hunter Liggett, conn
mander of American forces In the.
COblenx area. said today, after an
inspection trip Of the bridgehend
Outp0sts and the headquarters of
divisions along the Rhine. that the
American forces were all ready to
move ahead at q moments notice.
Leaves to soldiers, permitting
them to visit recreation points
within the American zone. have all
been suspended until 1t IL known
whether the Germans Will accept
Or reject the peace eendftiens.
II orders come to go ahend the
Americans will advance I'm combat
formation, prepared for any
emergency, with the artillery and
supply trains following close upon
the heels of the infantry.
Predicts Wars Outbreak.
COPENHAGEN. June 1S.-The Sc
cialist Eorwaerts of Berlin says
it expects a reopening of HOSTILE
ties as soon as the seven davn
given Germany to make reply have
expired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
NAV Not Provoke Strike in France.

PARIS, June IA committee of
the General Federation of Labor and
the representatives Of the Interfederal
Labor Union decided today not to pro-
woke general strike, unless the
miners. who are now stirling, ask
them to intervene. The chamber of
deputies today passed the hill apply
ing the eight-hour law to coal miners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
Privilege Only to Relatives.

Approved regulations for the planting
of memorial trees near the Lincoln
memorial and elsewhere In the public
parks of the District provide that per-
mission to plant such trees will be
given only to the wife, father, mother,
brother, sister, son or daughter Of a
soldier, sailor or marine who was
killed in action or who died as the
result of wounds received in action
during the present war;" and that not
more than one tree shall be planted
in memory of any one man. No tablet
or other marking of any kind will be
placed on any tree, except small tag
bearing an identifying number only.
The trees will be selected, the loca-
lions fixed and the work of planting
done under the direction and super
vision Of the officer in charge Of pub
lie buildings and grounds. Applicants
will have to agree to release to the
United States all property rights in
the trees after they have been planted.
States Requirements.
1t is also provided that each appli-
cant shall furnish with his application
a complete account of the circum-
stances of the death of the relative
to be commemorated, and the officer in
charge of public buildings and grounds
is required to cause a proper record
of the same to be made and kept, to-
gether with a record of the location
of the tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
French Also Agree.

The French also agreed to conces-
sions, giving the Germans the right
to purchase on favorable terms NIL
nette ores obtained before the war
from French and German Lorraine
and which must be mixed with Ger
man low-grade ores to obtain a good
quality of iron and steel.
The contemplated assurances com
corning raw materials from overseas.
it is said. are of the same general
nature.
All the concessions will be COM
municated to Germany at an early
date after the signing of the treaty.
probably at one of the first confer.
ences with the permanent reparations
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
ARMED INTERVENTION
REGARDED INEVITABLE
BY BERLIN PESSIMISTS
Sentiment for Rejection Of Amended Treaty
Almost Unanimous in German Cabinet,
the Associated Press Learns.
BROCKDORFF-RAN HAS HEALED
DIFFERENCES WITH ERZBERGER
By the Associated Press.


COPENHAGEN, June 1S-The amended peace have
aroused sentiment of growing applicability Germany and
armed intervention by the allies regarded inevitable accord
ing TO the Berlin correspondent of the Politiken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18

tailed statement on these concessions.
There was considerable discussion
between British and other experts as
to the amount of general tonnage
which should and could be placed at
the disposal of Germany during the
period Immediately after the war TO
supply the urgent need of raw mate.
rails before new ships could be built.
Estimates ranged between 25 and 80
per cent of the vessels above 1000
tons. 1t is understood that it was,
agreed ultimately to permit the Ger
mans to defer delivery of higher
percentage until two years after ratf-
fication of the treaty. All vessels in
this category in existence at present
are to be surrendered ultimately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
Gen. Aguilar's Protest.

The statement issued BY Cen Candida
Aguilar, President Carranza's personal
ambassador to the United States, pro-
testing against the operations of
United States troops at Juarez, Mex
leo. follows:
The Mexican government has not
asked, nor will ask, the aid Of Ameri-
can troops to fight Villa or any other
bandit. Gen. Francisco Gonzales did
not ask, either. the assistance of the
United States soldiers who entered
Ciudad Juarez.
The government and people Of
Mexico consider as violation of
Mexican sovereignty the crossing Of
United States soldiers into Mexican
territory. 1t is hoped that the situa-
ton created by the latest occurrences
in Juarez will be satisfactorily ad-
justed between the two countries
president Carranza's government is
strongly endeavoring to put an end, as
soon as possible. to the activities of
the Mexican rebels. and to guarantee
the lives and properties of foreigners
and Mexicans residing in Mexico"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
TREES IN MEMORY
Of THE WAR HEROES
Authority Is Given for Indi-
viduaI Tributes in West
Potomac Park.
MAY USE OTHER GROUNDS

Individual trees in memory of those
killed in battle in the world war are
to be planted in West Potomac Park
near the Lincoln memorial and possi-
bly, in other public parks of the Dis
trict. Authority to use the public
grounds for that sacred purpose was
given today by the War Department
through F. P. Keppsl. third s8ststsat
secretary. He acted on the sugges-
ton OF Col Clarence s. Ridley, the
Sngineer officer in charge Of public
buildings and grounds, which sdsges-
ton was highly commended, by the
Fine Arts Commission, by former Pres
ident William H. Taft in his capacity
as chairman of the Lincoln memo
rial, and by Maj. Gen. William M.
Black. chief of engineers OF the Army.
Gen. Black Explains.
In submitting the matter to the
War Department Gen. Black said that
Col. Ridley at the present time Is
considering the planting of the
grounds surrounding the Lincoln
memorial in West Potomac Park and
that the approved plan for the work
contemplates the planting OF sev-
eral hundred trees at considerable
cost to the federal government. IF
given the authority requested" says
Gen. Black, "he proposes to obtain
bids from several reliable nurseries
for furnishing and planting the
trees at locations designated by him
and subject to his jurisdiction and ap-
prevail and to select the lowest bidder
as the firm to do the work. Each
applicant whose request is approved
will then be instructed to order the
tree direct from the nursery and also
to furnish to the officer in charge
certified check covering the cost of
furnishing and planting the tree as
shown by the bid. to be held by him
until the work is done to his salts
faction and then to be turned over to
tho n,,rseryman."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-18
u. s. AND COLOMBIA
/. END LONG DISPUTE
Treaty Pending Is Years
Will Be Urged for Adop-
ton by Senate.
WILL PAY $25,0O0,000
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

Sixteen years have elapsed since the
people of Panama by a sudden revo-
lutionary movement separated them
selves from Colombia, set up a re-
publican form of government and
seventy-two hours afterward were
recognized by the government of the
United States. BY that action the
building of the Panama canal was
made Immediately possible. because
the negotiations for purchase. had
been carried on without seeming
prospect of success.
But while the canal was built and
opened to the world the prestige Of
the United States throughout Latin
America suffered a decline. Repeated
ly Colombia asked payment of dam
ages, but again and again was turned
down by the Senate of the United
States.