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The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
STRIKERS QUIT,
GIRLS ON JOB
lew York Hotel Men S As
sociation Saves New
Year Celebration.

New York. Dec. 3l.-The threatened
lmper on New YOTk's New Year Eve
'lebratiOn by the strike of walters
I'D cooks of twenty-five large dining
Establishments was averted when the
Otels and restaurants put on girls to
Ike the strikers places.
The strike was not to have gone
ito effect until evening. when it
Duld be most felt, but a union order
noon sent the walters, kitchen men
I'D bus boys of their jobs in time
affect the noon meal. Employees of
te Ritz Carlton, Biltmore, Murray
ill. Chatham, Ansonia, Breslin and
Eher hotels walked out. and some of
lese places had to close their dining
ooms until girls previously provided
Dr by the Hotel Mems Association
ould be rushed in.
Strikers at the Great Northern,
avsrre -E7dieott and Beaux Arts re-
ndf e g1fE when the proprietors
sre - 70 -heir demands. The Plaza,
7rlEzsfb 5eEsr. Waldorf Astoria, st.
eshs- Vsp srbilt, Sherry's and others
aye bS-n without union help for sew
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
2162 MORE MEN
ON Way HOME
War Department Tells of
More Sailings to Reach
Here Next Week.

The War Department yesterday an
nounced the sailing Of the transport
Santa Marta from France December
p for New York. there due January ;
with the following troops:
One hundred and twelve casual Off
GERS, and color casual detachment No.
Is; l field officer and L men.
I Transport Madawaska sailed DcCcm-
Der 8 for Newport News. due Janu-
ary S with following troops: Eighty
seven officers, 2,G75 men. The organ
/ izations were as follows: Casual COM
panies No. 1I3. ia, H. Al. 4CS, 4l9.
comprising 1J officers and SS9 men. The
headquarters of I7ith infantry brigade,
| ) officers and 10 men.
These headquarters troops will be
discharged at Camp Dix. y. J. Eight
casual officers, l.lIO sick and wounded
enlisted men, IS sick and wounded Off
GERS. 4 sick and wounded nurses, at
tended by , officers. 76 men and 4
| nurses. One Y. NJ. c. a civilian
Transport Louisville sailed fro1,
Southampton. = Eng land FOR ~
York December % dss .Ianusr,- e ,.llN
/ q officers asd So men, divided -
/ follows:
| Casual companies number los. threC
| officers, Isl men. and the following
| casual companies. all COlored lVgq. JOS
! lOSs. 100 lo7l. totaling twelve officers
| and co. men. Headquarters in charge
! Of above Casuals. four officers. Total.
| seventy-three sick and wounded men.
! thirteen casual officers. one japanese
! army officer and ninety-five civilians
Others Due January 10.
The War Department also an
| nounced the sailing OF the Finland
I from st. NaZaire December -. due at
! Newport News January l0. with
| ICasuals, second battalion Of 345th In
( faEtry of the Nth division from Camp
! Dix. Gen. Martin OF the S7th division
and small number Of miscellaneous
| troops.
! Transport Eastern Queen from 81.
/ Nazaire December -. due at BaIti.
more, January Il. with two casual
( officers aboard.
Transport Agamemon from BresI
| December Is due New York City,
January 5, with men from Camps Dix,
! Funston Dodge Grant and Taylor
| and a number of casUals.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
13 TOWNS TAKEN
BY RED TROOPS
Four Villages and Railway
Section Also in Hands of
Bolsheviki.

London. Dec. 31.-Capture Of thir-
teen towns, four villages and an
important section of railway by
Bolsheviki forces was reported in
a wireless dispatch received from
Moscow today.
On Christmas Day. the dispatch
said. the Bolsheviki captured Novo-
Zybkoff, Savliyohi. Purovka, Shum-
likova, POgereitay. Kadon, Kordy,
Orlovka, Klintay, Trupansk and four
villages.
Two days later they occupied the
FapOrojeki railway from Nejnodne-
proysk to Grishine. After a stub
born battle on December %, the
red army captured Kirbilshof. The
same day the Let's took Zegevold,
near Riga.
Berlin. Dec. 29.-The German
army command has telegraphed
strict orders to the eastern COM
mand against giving arms to Boil
shevik sympathizers, declaring such
action would be in violation of the
armistice and might lead to renewal
Of the war.
Stockholm, Dec. s1.-Russian
Bolshevik leaders were reported TO-
day to have arrived in Wilma pre-
pared to annex Lithuania to the
Soviet republic.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
BABYl1919 RIDES
TO WAITING CITY
ON Rain CLOUD
Throats Of Watch Party
Only Dry Thing in
/ Capital.
PLENTY OF DANCING
Outdoor Fetes Abandoned
But Indoor Celebrations
Joyous As Of Old.

BORN-To Mr.. and Mrs. World. at
midnight. Baby 1919 Mother and child
progressing nicely.
And the baby found Washington wet
outside, dry within, rather quiet, but
very, very happy withaL
For what matteTed bone-dry laws
when there was plenty to eat, plenty
of dance music-and a whole world
full of peace?
Staid and sober WaShingtOnians and
less dignified newcomers gathered in
the, various restaurants, hotels and
homes of the city. first to dance and
dine. and then to watch the Old Year
die 1t was a jolly wake.
Twelve o'clock midnight.
And as the Old Year slipped away,
passing to the tune OF jazz music and
the sound OF dancing feet. Baby 1913
slipped in and rubbed his baby eyes in
astonishment at his first introduction
70 the reputed grave and sober Ma
tional Capital celebrating its second
dry New Year Eve.
For a second he thought he must
have missed connections and landed
in Baltimore by mistake. But the
sight of certain grave individuals,
baCkErounded by the Washington
Monument. and unmistakably labeled
f'Congressmen' TeassuTed him.
Rides In on Rain Cloud.
The weather man, muffled in a
nackintosh and ruEbers, ushered the
New Year in on a sportive rain cloud.
Apparently he cared not how many
barties Of the Just and the unjust"
ne spoiled by his caprice. Even the
Ftrongest of heart looked askew when
mention was made OF the mud on the
loads leading 10 Baltimore and many
I Washington home found the head
" the family snuggled in their midst
n the cozy warmth of a home fire, all
Unexpectedly.
And. as perverse as weather men
-tre supposed to be. he issued the man.
late early this morning that storm
.louds would descend over the city all
lay and that instead of lifting in the
ate afternoon the thermometer would
'aII. leaving Washington both wet
aud shivering. Rain today, and
lightly colder in the afternoon" was
- -.>rtI> sar.y9hessS for tha first dat
( the New Year.
Calls to BE Popular.
With outside parties an impossible
zty IT is believed that the receptions
nd open-hOuse gatherings planned
the various organizations of the
ity will be exceedingly popular this
Jew Years. Practically all the SER
ice clubs. social centers. and semi
,ublic societies are extending some
CONTINUED ON FACE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
3 Chicago Lives Lost
ON Last Day of Year

Chicago, Dec. a.-Patrick Byrne. 4
district agent for the Consumers Gas
Company, was shot and killed here to-
day by two bandits, who attempted
robbery of the office. Two thousand
dollars in a safe was overlooked by
the men. who escaped. The killing was
the third in twenty-four hours. Hugo
Thomas. a salOonkeeper. was slain by
one of three boy bandits" who at
tempted to rob the saloon soon after
he opened for business. Andrew Ev-
trek. another saloon man. was aCCi-
Gentally killed by his wife during a
quarrel with two visitors.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
PARIS PRESS AT ODDS
ON PREMIER'S SPEECH
Some Contend He Has Repudialed
League of Nations.

Paris. Dec &l.-Pans nCWspape-s
disagreed today in their Interpretation
OF Premier Clemenccau's speech. some
contendinE he h8d definitely repudiat-
ed the league Of nations, while Others
explained that he had advocated re-
tention OF the balance Of power"
only until the value OF the league as
substitute IS proven.
"ClemenCeaU does not reject the
formula OF the league Of nations. bat
before its value is proven he win not
depend upon it 10 preserve our ma
uonBl patrimony." said the Echo De
Paris. The wilsonian idea is some
what discOnCerting to US. because Il is
too loosely adjusted 10 our imrnedisss
needs"
''Clemenceau repudiated President
Wilson's conceptions OF peace Iprinci-
pies and baHtered his noble csndor,-
the Humauite said 'Tomorrow we
must begin again to arm. build fort
resses and make alliances against
others. To the league Of nations. the
premier did not give even a polite
salute. Our only guarantee toulorrow.
as yesterday. will be force"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
.BER-ELECT
WILL NOT SIT
Countess Markiewiez Won
Poll But Refuses to Enter
Commons.
BY l.. G. FITZHAMON,
Stan Correspondent of Universal
Service.

London, Dec. 31.-Thc only woman
member of Parliament as yet in the
House of Commons will not be in it"
remarked a witty Sim Feiner as we
discussed today the election results
in a New Years spirit.
Nevertheless. there are two chances
of a woman taking a seat in the new
Parliament. The first is that the
Countess of Markiewicz may exercise
the woman's privilege to change her
mind. The second chance hinges on
the results of the election in Kensing-
ton. which will not be known until
Friday, when the winner is likely to
be the widow of Col Lucas. who, in
the eleventh hour, succeeded to the
nomination of her husband when he
died just prior to the elections.
Discussing the charges of intimida-
ton alleged against the Sim Feiners
by members of the old Home Rule
and Nationalist parties, the Free
mans Journal says editorially:
Sim Feiners Defended.
Whatever may be said of the
methods employed by them in most
of the constituencies TO secure a ma
jority it cannot be denied that the
Sim Fein put before the electorate a
straight issue. They invited the peo-
pie to vote for an Irish republic, en-
urely separate from Great Britain.
The Irish Times says: From to-
day on the country will begin to ex-
pect that the Finn Fein will fulfill
promises which are utterly incapable
of fulfilment Either its new respon.
sibilities will give Sim Fein some
measure of sanity or it will quickly
come into grave conflict with the
forces of law and order.
O'Connor Pulled Through.
The new father of the house will
be T. P. O'Connor one of the few
home rulers to survive the landslide.
There seems to be considerable salts
faction in Ireland over Chief Secre-
tary SHORTS victory at Newcastle
Shortt having attained considerable
popularity throughout the country.
The only comment so far of the
London dailies on the threatened alb
sence from Parliament of the 73 Sim
Feinefs elected is along the lines that
this will ease the task of seating the
iuCledSe HuiuUtE VI iltIilDSIS
Too Few Laborites.
]. H. Thomas appears likely to be
the leader of the Labor Party in the
House.
In many quarters there prevails the
view that it might have been a good
thing for the country if the labor rep
resentation were twice as strong. as
it is believed the soundest remedy for
labor unrest>1ies in plentiful represen-
tation in the commons.
1t is considered extremely probably
that strikes, and perhaps serious dis
orders, will come unless the food
prices are reduced and the future in
terests of the workers are adequately
guarded.
/ The new Parliament probably will
Met toward the end of January.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Baes tssaa II IL 81 I Oh ~
\ Gel 'DiS :ranchassa
8y Wild SGetei cfprr

London, Dec 3l.-A strange elcc-
ton story is told by J. Ii. whitley.
the new speaker of the House of
Commons. 1t appears that owing
to tempestuous weather the little
Scottish island of Roma was iso-
lated from the mainland from De-
cember 10 to 16. 1t was thus i'm
possible to record the votes on
polling day. December II.
The islanders were highly indig-
nant at being deprived of their
franchise after having contributed
80 per cent of their eligible men to
army or navy service.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
100000 Italian Casualty
List, Says Rome Report

Rome. Dec. 31.-Italian casualties
totalled nearly 100000, according to
figures made public today Unofficial
estimates added 10000 totally or par
TALLY disabled as the result of
wounds or illness.
On the italian front, the official fig
ures gave 1882 officers and 443,e men
killed, and 59,709 officers and l,S57. .2S1
men wounded. On other fronts there
were 1884 officers and men killed and
1876 wounded. p
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
New u. S. Steamer Ashore
West of Coast of Wales

London, Dec. 31.-The American
steamer Lake Weston is ashore west
of the Nash lighthouse, according to
a Lloyds dispatch from Cardiff to-
day. She is said to be in a critical
position.
The Lake Weston is a steel steam
er of 1.949 tons, built at Detroit
this year and owned by the United
States Shipping Board.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
WILSON TO ANSWER
CLEMENCEAU SPEECH
Premier's Balance of Power" Ad-
dress Not Disturbing to President.

Dover, Dec SL-President Wilson will
reply to Premier Clemenceau's speech
regarding balance of power" at the
proper time.
The President left England today
perfectly satisfied with the results he
had accomplished and not in the least
disturbed by Clemenceau's state
ments.
A careful analysis of the speech in
dicates the French Premier is pre-
pared to concede much in the interest
of right. His attitude is not regarded
as any cause for alarm.
Wilson's last act before his depar-
ture was to telegraph to King George,
thanking him for his hospitality and
wishing him and his family a happy
New Year and peace and prosperity
for Great Britain.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
APPROVE VISIT TO u. S.

London. Dec. 31.-With reference
to the visit to America which King
George is reported to be planning,
the Evening Standard says:
The war has broken many
precedents. The idea of a return
visit by the King and Queen is
popular IN both countries. which is
a symbol of the growing sense of
unity between the two nations."
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
First Crime of New Year
in Washington Is Murder

At three minutes after twelve The
first report of crime during 1919 ar
rived at police headquarters, over the
phone.
"A murder has just been committed
at Twenty-Sixth and I streets. Louis
washington, a colored man, was shot.
1, think" doomed the voice of a lieu
tenant at the Third Precinct Station
to Lieutenant Ned ,~Weedon.
Detectives were rushed out on the
case
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
RESIGNS AS MINISTER.
Nine. Schwimmer Mentioned A.
Hungarian Peace Delegate.

Berne, Dec. a.-via Paris.-Mme
Rosika Schwimmer. of Ford peace
ship fame, has resigned her position
as Hungarian minister to Switzerland,
according to a dispatch from Buda-
pest.
The report is general that she will
be one of Hungary's delegates to the
Peace Conference.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
PROMISE WHEAT TO AUSTRIA.
Allies Pledge Immediate Delivery
Of 1000 Ions

Vienna, Dec. H.-The intersIliec
fo.,d commissioners af Berne hzvs
informed Austrian representative
tkst rhe allies will Immediately pro-
ysde 1000 tons OF rhsst fos Ger
r1AaaAnstria
TN allied and American joint
cuS..s.Ission is coming 10 Vienna TO
o&sate for further supplies. u
keported.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
MOULD RETAIN
ALL naval men
Secretary Daniels Wants
War Time Personnel Con-
tinued Another Year.

Continuation of the wartime per-
sonnel in active naval service during
the fiscal year 1920 was urged by Sec
retary Daniels yesterday in a hear
ing before the House Naval Affairs
Committee. The Secretary proposed
that by emplo oying 1O6. AS enlisted men
of the temporary personnel and Naval
Reserve Force, with the 1855 per-
manent personnel of the regular navy,
the total strength be increased to
go, 900 This number of men. he said,
is deemed necessary to operate the
ships of the navy and to man trans
ports.
Increase Only Temporary.
The Secretary made it clear he did
not wish to recommend any increase
in the regular establishment. What
ever additions to personnel are au-
thorized for the fiscal year 1920 should
be temporary.
A wide divergence of opinion exists
among naval authorities, Mr.. Dan
iels stated, as to what should be the
compliments of the several types of
naval vessels. Prior to 1911 the num-
ber of men required to man an Amer
lean battleship was 900. In 1914 an
increase of 800 was advised. and a
further increase of 200 now is recon-
mended.
The Secretary also recommended
that the temporary wage increases
granted to enlisted men during the
war be made permanent These ad-
vances range from Sc to SIS month,
according to grade. making the pay
of the enlisted personnel range from
$50 to s51 a month.
Urges Merit System.
A bill also will be submitted to
the committee, Mr.. Daniels said fur
ther, extending the selection system
of promotion for officers to include
the lower ranks. This would do away
entirely with the seniority rule and
promotions would be based solely
upon merit.
Discussion among members of the
committee and questions propoundea
to Mr.. Daniels plainly indicated that
the committee is strongly in favor
OF the proposed merit system
To provide for an increase in per-
sonnel to $4,000 for 1920, the Secretary
suggested a legislative rider to the
naval appropriations bill
The shorter courses of three years
at the Naval Academy will be aban-
doned. the Secretary told the COM
mittee. and the former four-year
courses resumed.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
TO REVISE TREATIES.
Change Trade Pacts.

TOKYO Dec. a-Japan is preparing
revise ul its trade treaties with
Srelsn nations, it was officially an
ounced today.
"A committee Of thirty-one is|being
rganized. 1t will seek at the Paris
'eace Conference to obtain new
reafies along the lines desired by
apan-
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
VAN DYKE AND HUGHES
HAND HEARST JOLT
Refuse to Serve with Him on Nav
or's Welcoming Committee

New York. Dec. 31.-The names
II DR.. Henry Van Dyke, former
minister to The Netherlands, and
',harles E. Hughes, former Justice
of the Supreme Court of the United
states, today were added to the list
9f those who have declined to serve
On the mayors committee to well
some returning soldiers because of
She presence Of William r. Hearst,
rs chairman of the committee.
Correspondence between Hughes.
he mayor and Van Dyke was made
public today. Both Van Dyke and
Hughes expressed appreciation of
,he Invitation to serve, but declared
Hearsts presence prevented.
Il suppose IL you and Mr. Hearst
had been of draft age" the mayor
wrote, and had been called by the
government, you would have refused
to serve"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
u. S. Cruiser Sent to Quiet
Disorder IN Hun Ports

Copenhagen. Dec. 3L-The American
scout cruiser, Chester. has left Cop
enhagen for Danzig. Two American
desu oyers are reported TO have gone
to LCCbeck.
Danzig is an important port on the
Baltic, in East Prussia. Several dis
orders have occurred there recently.
Lubbock. is On the Baltic. about ~
miles. southeast OF Kiel. and an equal
distance northeast OF Hamburg. The
two destroyers with the Chester AT
Copenhagen were the Aylwin and !he
Wickes.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
TAKE OVER N. AND W. R. R.
Government Guarantees $20,64O,-
89o Income Annually

The Railroad Administration yes
terday signed the operating contract
with the Norfolk and western Rail-
road An annual rental of s20,s4o,-
sss was guaranteed the road and
its subsidiaries.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Chancellor Ebert iii.

Zurich, Dec. 31.AChancellor Eb-
ert is seriously i'll, Berlin dispatch
reported today. He may be replaced
by Herr Noske, former governor OF
kiel. whose appointment to the new
German ministry was recently an
nounce1. n
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Poles Control Posen;
Wires to Berlin Cut

London, Dec: 31.-PoIish forces now
control Posen and have recruited sew
eral German officers, disaITning 9TH
ers, a Central News dispatch reported
today. Communication with Berlin
has been cut.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
PARIS AIR RAID FIGURES.
AL Killed and 910 Injured Dur
ing Six Months Ended Sept. IS.

Paris suffered AL killed and 80 in
Jured by German air raids and bonn
bardment during the six months end
ing September Is.
These figures were received at the
French High Commission here yester-
daY.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
BERGER TELLS
STORY OF LIFE
Born In Austria, Once
Taught German; Says
He's American.

Chicago. Dec. Sl-Representative
elect Victor L. Berger. last Of the
five Socialist leaders on trial before
Federal Judge Landis to take the
stand. today testified in his own be-
half. Berger is regarded as the
chief of the group.
Throughout the trial which is fast
drawing to a close. numerous edi-
torials from his newspaper. the Mil
waukee Leader. have been read into
the record.
The point was brought out that
he was regarded as a constructive
Socialist by the party generally, and
almost as a reaCtionary by the ex-
tremely radical element.
At the st. Louis emergency con
vention in 1917. Berger said he
worked out a war proclamation and
program Of his own, but discarded
it when another, drawn up by mem
bers of the Socialist Committee, was
presented to him.
In the main il expressed my
point of view" said Berger. AL
though some of the phrases were
not what ] would have used"
Denies Being l. w. w.
The witness absolutely denied
having conspired with the other
defendants in any way to impede
war activities of the United States.
The fact he once contributed to the
l. w. W. he said. in no way indi-
Gated conversion to that organiza-
tion.
Berger said he had bought liberty
bonds of each issue. war savings
stamps and had worked for and
subscribed literally TO the Red
Cross. rg-.
Starting with a history OF his life,
he traced his career in the ranks of
Socialist politics. He was born In
Austria, IS years ago, studied at the
University of Vienna came TO Amer
lea when Is and at 21 taught school
In Milwaukee. having German and
history classes. Then he got ~
touch with Socialism and beoaa e
take active party interest -
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01

Riots began in Posen last week.
shortly after the arrival of Paderew-
ski. the famous pianist. who 10 ex-
pectsd to be made prastdent of tbs
Polish Rspubiic. The Poles, seeking
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Traitors Must Die,

&. Dec; ss;.o,sd sa;-Ine ,Ss .ansa, suD5e@s 3;
Capia "a Maschini, sentenced to
death - completely in SINKING the
Ihattlssf D Bensdstti.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
ITALY TO GET 1870
OF AUSTRIAN MARINE;
FRANCE REMAINDER
BY FRED s. FERGUSON,

BY FRED 8. FERGUSON,
United Press STAFF Correspondent.
Paris, Dec. 3L-An arrangement
has been completed whereby Italy
obtains approximately IS per cent
and France Is per cent OF the Aus
trian mercantile marine. consist
ing mostly of cargo boats.
The ships, which will fly the in
ternational merchant flag. will be
manned by Italian and French
crews. They will be used TO carry
food and supplies.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
;ti,k PsEce Consta.t.spla.

sns. Dee. sl-The British naval
nxnder has landed rnartn0 for
= dary In Ccnstanttnople. ovtnx
rsonorrnal situation there. ac-
Is TO d.spstcp receives tseAy>v
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
Ag.ee 3 DkAgnsnea

Copsahagsa. Dec &-Finfa
den ana Gefnn4y have I'd
agreemspt providAns Cor dssx
of - 4sputcA Ala nd Island
y was Ss.ssncsd tet
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01

CONTINUED ON FACE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01
THE WEATHER:

Rain today. colby at night; to.
Lowest tempyfature. 81; highest.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01

Only an oricer was visible on the
bridge OF the tramp as the steamer
on which the presidential party were
passengers came alongside. There was
an unhoard order. ? snap and a crash,
and tho mystery triumph OF inven-
tive genius hlossomed sorth a nion-
ster or war, fully equipped with big
guns, depth charges, rapid frers ana
torpedo tubes.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-01

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