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New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
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by partial ratification 2" he was asked.
Il do not believe there are many
who would favor it just at present"
senator Underwood said "But if an
earnest attempt is made to come
together on reservations. and that
tails, then am convinced that con-
siderable number Of my colleagues s
on the Democratic side would favor
partial ratification. leaving the league
OF nations issue undecided either way.
II we can't agree on mild reservations
believe the disposition now is to
go further IN order to reach an under
standing"
We Must Decide, Says Hitchcock
Senator Hitchcock, on his return
from North Carolina, where he made
political speech for the Democratic
nominee TOR the House. said he thought
It would be unwise at this time to
lay down any definite program of
compromise. He took the position that
II TINS were done the Republicans
would begin at once to hammer it. and
would seek to make a compromise be-
tween the suggested compromise and
the Lodge reservations
lie Is much welded to the proposed d
committee Of conciliation. holding
that there must be special machinery
set up TO work out program that
can muster sixty-four votes for the
ratification Of the treaty. The CON
ciliation committee. he pointed out
could get around table and discuss
the question, having power to reach
compromise agreements on the vari-
Gus reservations
Senator H tchcock saw Senator Len
root. Of the mild reservationist" group
last Saturday and asked Mr.. Lenroot
It he would suggest q compromise set
of reservations. Mr. Lenroot said he
would not, that the move should come
from the Democratic side, as the Re-
publlcans had set forth their compro-
mise and it was now up to the Demo
Gratis to say what they would accept.
Senator Hitchcock was emphatic
that the Republicans must abandon the
position many Of them. including some
of the mild reservationists," have
taken, that any compromise reserva-
tons which may be put forward by the
Democrats must have the Endorsement
of the President.
Hopes Wilson Would Agree
There is no use dragging the Pres
ident into this discussion," he said.
This is question for the Senate to
dec de, and we should decide it,
1t was pointed ont to Mr. Hitchcock
that some Of the Republican Senators
had come to a point where they think
there is no use negotiating with the
Democrats unless the Democrats have
the written authority to act from the
President. Mr.. Hitchcock waved this
aside and insisted that the Senate
would have to reach a conclusion with
out aid from the President
"Do you think the President would
accept q compromise worked out in
that way?" he was asked
Il hope So" he replied.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
German and Allied
Experts Consider
Scapa Flow Claim
Berlin Mission Said to Ad.
vocate Payment in Har-
Dor Material and Ton
mage by Installments

PARIS. Dec. 1s by The Associated
fress).-German and Allied experts
met here this afternoon to discuss the
mode of reparation to be followed bv
the Germans in payment for the sink
ing of German warshiDs at Scapa Flow.
ne conference was presided over bv
Louis Loucheur, French Miniser of Re-
construction and representative on the
keparations Commission
The German delegation, which is pre-
sided over by Councillor Scelinger. a
member of the commercial department
OF the German Foreign Ministry, CON
slsts OF Adolph Brohm, representative
of the Hamburg shipyards; Councillor
Blch. of the Ministry of Public Works
nr. felzer. q -~ector Of the Hamburg
American Line; Dr. Peters, director of
the Weser shipvards at Bremen; arep-
resentatlve of the Hamburg govern
ment and Paul Muller, representing
three groups Of seamen.
The German note in reply to the AL
he'd communication demanding the
signing Of the peace protocol was taken
up by the Supreme Council at this
mornings session. 1t was decided that
a meeting of Allied experts with the
German shipping experts should be
held this afternoon. A part of the
German note was sent to legal experts
for examination.
The councils consideration of the
German communication was of a gen
eral nature. 1t was said that reply
would be made after further examina-
ton of the document
BERLIN, Dec. 1s.-The German gov
ernment's idea regarding compensa-
ton for the sinking of the Scapa Flow
fleet is to offer such harbor material
as can be spared without seriously dis
turbing Germanys economic life, ac-
cording to the "Morgen Post" The
rest Of the amount Of tonnage decided
upon as compensation would be deliv-
cred in instalments from the new pro
duction of the German shipbuilding in
dustry.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
President Saves Negro's Life
Captain Convicted of Cowardice
Is Restored to DUTY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s. - Sentence
of death imposed by court martial on
Captain Daniel Smith, negro of the
368th Infantry, on conviction of having
fed from the enemy in France, was
disapproved and the officer ordered re-
stored to duty. according to orders
published to-day by the War Depart
ment. The order is signed by Secre-
tary Baker "by direction of the Presi-
dent"
Captain Smith, who since has been
demobiized was accused of Shame
fully retreating and running away
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17

many men and women, hostile to
American institutions and democratic
government, have surreptitiously e'.-
tered the United States,
"Still another means Of Illegal in
gress has been for Reds" to ship as
sailors and desert upon reaching this
country. Under our present law the
ship owners can be penalized by fine
of $40 only. We intend to make that
penalty more stringent"
The House Committee, Mr.. Siege
said, will recommend the establish
ment of Il naturalization court so thai
Federal and other judges, whose time
IS taken up with hearing hundreds
civil and criminal cases. may be re
lieved of a task of great importance
to the covntry's welfare, but which
because of present conditions, gen
orally IS slighted because of sheer
Judicial necessity.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Germans Deny They Ain,
To Wedge Allies Apart
Leaders Contend Interests Of
Conquered Nation Will Be
Promoted by u. S. in League
Ne,c York Tribune
Special Cole Service

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BERLIN, Dec. 16-Leaders in gov
ernment circles strongly reject the
imputation that Germany is trying to
drive a wedge between England and
France or to disrupt the Supreme
Council. They expressed satisfaction
over the report that Premiers Clemen-
ceau and Lloyd George would agree to
accept the Senate's reservations in part
in order to obtain Americas accession
to the league of nations
Opinions here agree that German in
terests are better served by America
inside than outside the league. and
warnings are heard repeatedly against
expecting any advantage for Germany
through separate peace with America
Ihat nope is characterized as another
OF Germany's illusions, and the feeling
evidently is growing that. although the
league inevitably at first must become
the basis of an alliance against Ger
many. still it lies in Germany's in
terest to accept that as a fact and TO
try gradually to reach harmonious
working relationship with the mem be rs
OF the league, rather than risk the
dangerous policy of trying to play one
member against the other.
standing this, the erratjc
Georg Bernhard continues to urge his
widely known views looking toward the
establishment of close and special re
Iatlons with France. Sobcrer-mindcd
politicians, however, condemn Bern
hard S agitation as more likely 10
repei than to attract French sympa-
thieS r
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17

Allies and the United States am SEN
tenced to twenty years in the peni-
tentlary. l would rather be deported
to Soviet Russia, but this country pre-
fers to send me to prison"
Lyman Lachowsky, convicted under
the espionage act, made this statement
yesterday in surrenderng himself to
the Federal authorities. Lachowsky,
whose sentence, together with SEN
tences imposed upon Mollie Steiner,
Samuel Lipman and Jacob Abrams. was
recently affirmed by the United States
Supreme Court, had been at liberty in
$4,000 bail. Lipman and Abrams were
apprehended last week at New Orleans,
ing to board ship bound for Mexico.
Judge John C. Knox said he would
consider whether their bonds of $4,000
each would be forfeited because of
their alleged attempt to escape.
Mollie Steiner, q Russian girl, who
is said to be under age, was sentenced
to fifteen years in the penitentary for
circulating the leafet. She is to be
committed within few days.
Lachowsky predicted that Soviet Rus
sia eventually will be in position to
demand his release. Justice Brandeis
and Justice Holmes, in a minority deci-
sion, declared that had as much right
TO circulate these leaflets as the United
States has to issue its own Constitu-
ton" Lachowsky said. "Justice Holmes
said he regretted he could not put into
more expressive words his belief that
my conviction was a violation of the
Constitution.
of Dreyfus, at DEVILS Island. was
a disgrace to France; if Robert En-
NETS death on behalf of Irish freedom
was blot on English history, then 80
Imprisonment for the next twenty years
will be shame to America. When Soviet
Russia takes her place among the ma
tions of the world she will demand my
freedom"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Necessity for Proof of
Overt Acts Eliminated:
Any Support of Radicals
to Justify Deportation
Sec. Wilson Under Fire
Entire Labor Department
''Permeated With Anarch.
ISM, Charges Blanton

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-A bill de-
timing radicalism and designed pri-
marlly, Chairman Johnson said, to
compel the Department of Labor to
arrest and deport all alien member rs
of the |. W. W. and kindred organiza-
tions, was reported to the House to-
day by the immigration Committee.
Under the bill any alien who is a
member, contributes to, lends money
to or is affiliated with any organiza-
ton preaching. advocating or forward
Ing the teaching of sabotage, the over
throw of organized government, the
killing of or assault upon any gov
eminent official, or the unlawful dam
age to or destruction of property,
would be liable to arrest and deporta-
ton. No overt act must be proved in
order to bring about deportation, as
the Dill provides that mere member
ship IN or any affiliation with radical
organizations shall be deportable Of
fcnse.
Labor Bureau Rule Cited
Explaining that the purpose of the
intent of the law plain and unmis
taxable, Representative Johnson in
troduced letters and records to show
that Secretary Wilson had ruled that
under existing law mere membership
in the l. W. w. did not constitute
grounds for arrest and deportation.
Ten bills aimed at immediate sup
preston of all forms of radical &C
tivity in the United States were con-
sldered to-day by the House Judiciary
Committee, which expected to begin
work Immediately on a measure co0rd-
mating the provisio ions of the bills and
members of the committee. 1t is the
plan to report the committee bill be-
1ore the Christmas recess.
Representative Blanton, Democrat
of Texas, told the committee the radi-
cal idea was "interwoven into our
whole system of government"
"Housecleaning" Called For
He charged officials of the Depart
ment of Labor with sympathy with the
radical movement and declared the
entire department. from Secretary Viii
son down, is so honeycombed and per-
meated with the spirit Of anarchism
that you have got to have a house
cleaning there before you can get at
the bottom of the situation.
"If President Wilson knew what
know about the Department of Labor
he would clean it up in fifteen min
utes."
Representative Davey, Democrat, of
Ohio, told the committee that unless
Congress acted Immediately the people
would take the situation into their own
hands.
Every red blooded American de-
mands that this country and its insti-
tutions be protected by law from enc
mics within its borders, who would
destroy it," he said. "Public opinion
is such that unless Congress acts good
Americans Will take the law into theil
own hands and string these wild-eyed
radicals to telephone poles throughout
the country. We then will have the
sad spectacle OF nation devoted to
law and order rcsorting to lawlessness
to uphold the majesty of the law"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
French Cabinet Also to Quit;
Premier Admits Britain
Will Not Make New Loan
to France Until March
rugland's Troubles Grow
Paris Must Await Outcome
of Move for Agreement
With the United States
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LONDON. Dec. Although Pre-
c,;er Clemenceau's conference with
How'd George and the British Cabinet
LAST week was completely satisfactory"
.be French Premier to-day announces
his intended resignation. with that of
s,s Cabinet, and admits that the new
British loan 10 France Will not be
nsde before March
The Anglo-French alliance will be
concluded, il IS believed here. only if
he United States definitely stands
sside from all agreements and allances.
Grea: Britain has not yet given up
nope OF allving herself with the Unite d
States. and France will be forced to
val. for final decision from Amer
ica
Great Pritain's internal affairs arc
troubling the government from day to
dsy. The questions concerning Ireland
India. Egypt and q thousand and one
things here AZ home make LLOYD
Georges position none too secure. and
he Premier cannot take all the lber-
lies he would like with reference to an
slliance with France.
The Situation in Britain
The situation is this:
With the prospect Of tremendous
labor difficulties early next year and
he possibility OF a general election,
Llovd George must try out his policies
carefully 10 see II he is in tune with
he country. Although England is
solidly in favor Of any form OF tacit
alliance with the United States, there
IS large body Of opinion definitely
opposed 70 az agreement with France
which will involve this country in ar
alliance not entirely 10 Eng and's ad-
ary change in the habitunl British
svnnathe,ic friendship for France. but
the trend since the end of the Paris
conference last spring has been from
day to day fur- her and further away
from deals and more and more in the
1'reo on - dependence.
rre~ch Press Enthusiastic
husiasm over the prospect
~co ION of the peace treaty
Christmas and New Year.
ossilg Great Britain. The
~-da prints headlines Of peace
s29" ard 1920 the official peace
as. more critical observers here
that only miracle Will effect
fice-lon OF the Versailles pact
IN the next fortnight.
prevailing opinion here Is that
many problems remain unsettled
any differences Of opinion remair
rlred. and with the United State:
e OF The settlement I'll, British
and French statesmen Will . IL it i'm
possible TO wind up atfair and pro
claim ratification in so short q time
Tn enthusiasm displayed by th'
British press is said to be inspired en-
tirely BY the French press, which il
bus grinding an ak, feeling tha
France has much to gam by early set
tlement and needs TO do its utmost K
maAe world affairs more settled.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Prussia v arts All German
States To Share Cost of War

BERLIN, Dec l5-A resolution was
introduced IN the Prussian National
Assembly today demanding that the
Prussian government take measures to
induce the imperial government to en-
ter into negotiations for the establish
mert Of centralized German state,
comprising al Of the separate states,
IN order that the country might share
equally in the financial burdens under
which the nation is now laboring
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Allies to Send 10000
Tons OF Food to Austria
America Looked To for Credits
Needed by Nation to Obtain
Grain and Ofher .SuDplies

PARIS, Dec 1s.-Intial measures
of relief for Austria were taken by the
Supreme Council too day after hearing
lengthy presentation of his nations
difficulties presented by DR.. Karl Rem
ner, the Austrian Chancellor. 1t was
decided that as first step in relieving
the Austrian food shortage 10000 tons
OF food should be dispatched TO Trieste
to be shipped into Austrian territory
The general opinion expressed in the
council was that the cooperation of
the United States in the Austrian re-
iief measures was absolutely necessary
and that the credits for the purchases
which Austria must make could be &C
corded only by America.
Although it was officially announced
that the health of Premier Clemenceau
was satisfactory this morning and no
bulletin was issued, the meeting Of the
council was held at his residence.
The council took up the question OF
the desire of Noralberg. the principal
ity in the Northwest Tyrol, to detach
itself from Austria. 1t was decided tc
use every means to assure the unity
of the principally with Austria, as
provided for by the Treaty Of st. Ger
nam.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
New Direct Cable From Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dee 16.-The Tri-
bunal de Contes yesterday registered
a contract between the government
and the Central and South American
Gable Company for thc laying of q
cable from Rio de Janeiro to Cuba.
assuring direct all-Amerca line from
Brazil to the United States.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Republican Elected Mayor of
Meriden. Conn. bv sol Votes

MERIDEN, Conn, Dec 16.--In the
city election which took place here to-
day Henry 7. King, the Democratic
Mayor. was defeated by Daniel J. Don
ovan, the Republican candidate, by a
majority of sol votes. The entire city
ticket was elected by the Republicans,
with the exception of the First Ward
whore the Democratic members were
elected.
Donovan served as Mayor from 1912
% Iq1b
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
TIFFANY &C0
FIFTH AVENUE & 37m STREET
DIAMOND, EMERALD AND
SAPPHIRE RINGS

guns. 5000 trench mortars and LOO
airplanes. They still had failed to de-
liver forty two locomotives and AGO
railway trucks
The Secretary said he consider d
that the Germans had made a tre-
mendous effort to comply with the con-
ditions imposed upon them.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Churchill Says Germans
Are Attesn pting to Pay

LONDON, Dec. l6.-Winston Spencer
Churchill, Secretary for War, an
nounced in the House Of Commons to-
day that the Germans had handed over
to the Allies 5000 guns, $4,000 machine
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Expressing an Opinion,
He Says, Costs 20 Years

"For expressing an opinion in a leaf
let against military intervention in
Russia by the United States and the
inhumane blockade of Russia by the
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17

ton to exchange views with Premier
Lloyd George Of Great Britain on the
international situation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Occupatlon
OF F'ume by Italian regular troops.
IN accord with the agreement betwee n
the Italian government and Captain
'Annunzio, merely will be in the
nature of trusteeship pending a final
decision of the Entente powers as to
ITS ultimate disposition, according to
official dispatches received to-day in
Washington.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-Cecil Harms
worth, Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs, replying in the House Of Com
mons to a question as to whether there
would be any food in Austria after
January 81. declared the Allies were
doing everything in their power 70 re-
lieve the Austrian situation.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17

from the enemy on September %, 1913,
when his regiment was ordered 70 az
vance near Vienne-leC Chateau.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17

ROME, Dec. 16-Both the "Epoca"
and the "Giornale dItala' express
belief to-day that an announcement
of the solution of the Fiume contro-
versy will be made by Premier Nitti
at to-morrows session of the Chamber
Of Deputies.
The "Messagero" said it was prob
able that Premier Nitti would 90 to
London during the parliamentary vaca-
New-York tribune., 1919-12-17
Agreement With Allies
On Fiune Deemed Easy
N01c That d'Annur,zio Is Out of
the Wdy, Quick Settlement Of
.4dri0fic Issue Is Probable

PARIS, Dec. 1e.-Commen,ing on
the reported agreement arrived at by
Premier Nitti of Italy and Captain
Gabrielle d'Annunzio, the Italian In
surgent leader, the "Petit Parisien"
recalls that the Allies notified the
Italian government that the adjust
ment of the d'Annunzio incident was
solely an Italian internal matter. The
newspaper adds that, the Italian gov
ornment having settled what was
entirely Italian, it remains to settle
the international question involved
This should be easy, the "Petit
Parisien" thinks, now that the main
obstacle has been removed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
Behind TIE FootIights
POLES

The new bill which opened at Poli' g this afternoon is a winner. The big feature picture "The Midnight Pa trol," which has delighted huge au- diences at every performance, will continue until Wednesday night and the vaudeville which starts today is composed of all headline attractions. The new release of the Pathe News shows in a most realistic manner the principal happenings in every part of the world during the past two weeks
 Lyons and Yoso, famous Italian comedians, head the vaudeville pro- gram, delighing Poli patrons with ar immense store of songs, music and comedy. The other vaudeville fea. lures are up to the Poli standard.
 Beginning Thursday, the big at traction will be the "Yip Yip Tap 1 hankers," a real soldier song anf music review. The act is presented to the Bridgeport theatregoers by nc less than fourteen soldiers who have just returned from fighting the Hun Every one of them has a service stripe and is an excellent entertainer There will be many other vaudeville features and the picture will be none other than Marguerite Ciarks lates triumph 'TAttle Miss Hoover" Int management also announced that fl ] the near future Clifton Crawford
 the great musical comedy star, him
 self will present his latest and great
 est success in vaudeville.
 Bill Steinke, cartoonist, will soor | be booked.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
LABOR DELEGATES
 OF STATE CONFER
Hold Session to Discuss Legis- latiOn and Other Timely
 Topics.

Delegates from labor organizations throughout the state attended a con- vention of the Connecticut Federation of Labor in Trades Council hall. New Haven, yesterday, to discuss legisla- ton and labor problems, Secretary Ornburn said last night that the questions were of such importance that the executive council of the fed eration decided to call a conference so as to have the benefit of advice of large representative body of trade unionists, Such vital questions as legislation, reconstruction and unem- ployment brought about by the sign ing of the armistice were discussed.
 Under the question of legislation, 1t was agreed to draw up a draft of an amendment to the compensation act in this state so as to include oc- cIpational disease. Regarding the occupational disease amendment, Sec retary Ornburn stated that this amendment would protect such work CTS who were diseased or incapGcitat- ed by certain occupations such as poisoning by lead, tuberculosis, etc. The labor men are especially inter ested in the repeal of Chapter 12s6 of the Boycott and Intimidation act Secretary Ornburn deplored the fact that discrimination l, is being made against mechanics who have not been in service despite the fact that these men have supplied the deeds oi the men abroad.
 It was further decided to send ar
 
 the mastering out of men in servic' for 90 days so as to relieve the situa- ton of unemployment which is be coming very serious.
 Plans were discussed for the estab- 1 lishment of a national labor party similar to the national labor party 1T 1 England. Tho aim of the federation Is to acQuaint the public with the Ia bor situation and to bring about sup l port in the legislature.