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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Plan to Name U. S. Man on
Preparations Commission
Now Is Voted Down.
NO POWER UNTIL TREATY
RATIFIED, IS DECISION
Move to Empower President Fails
in Foreign Relations
Committee.

In response to President Wilson's
request that it approve provisional
appointment of an American repre-
sentative on the reparations commits
sion to be created under the peace
treaty. the Senate foreign relations
committee today adopted a declara-
ton that until the treaty is ratified
mo power exists" to carry out its
provisions.
The declaration, in the form Of
resolution by Senator Knox, republi-
can. Pennsylvania. was adopted with
out record vote. though the COM
mittee previously had divided eight
to seven in favor of substituting. the
Knox proposal. for one which would
have left open the question of the
Presidents authority. 1nIthis vote
Senator McCumber, republican, of
North Dakota. Joined the democrats
in the negative.
Motion to Empower Is Lost.
democrat. of Nebraska. to add later
declaration of the Presidents
power I'd act. was lost, nine to six.
Senator McCumber voting with the
republicans.
senator Knox's resolution follows:
committee that until the proposed
treaty is ratified. in accordance with
it's terms no power exists to execute
any of its provisions either pro-
visionally or otherwise"
Under the treaty the reparations
commission would have wide powers
in fixing the reparation to be de-
manded of Germany. and the Presi-
dent had written the committee that
he considered it important to Ameri-
can business interests that the United
States be represented.
After 1t had adopted Senator
Knox's resolution. the committee re-
sumed it's preliminary reading of the
treaty text.
Debate Resumed in Senate.
Debate on the treaty in the Senate
was resumed with an address by Sem
ator McNary. republican. of Oregon.
who urged that the league Of. nations
such amendments Oh reservations ae
would "alter the splendid purposes
Of the covenant"
Senator McNary was followed by
Senator johnson, democrat, OF South
Slater by refusing to join the league
of nations not only would endanger
it's own safety but would break faith
with its associates in the war.
Fears Combination Against q. S.
Our commerce extends to the lin
its of the entire globe" said Senator
johnson. Have you ever considered
the position of danger we would be
in If the great commercial nstions on
ter this league and we remain aloof?
Why :. 8 I'D we not be regarded with
enmitS fSis tSSsf!cion? Our great com
merciai -:tesesis, rich lands, favored
geographical position, would soon
place US in a position of standing
alone. The time might come when
there would be a vast combination
against US to refill their treasures
and discharge their debts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Adjust Plans Hourly.

Commissioner Brownlow stated this
afternoon that the plans Of the au-
thorities are being adjusted hourly to
meet changing conditions, and that
it was not possible or advisable to
make any announcement as to the
exact plan of action to be followed
IN case Of further outbreaks.
The police department.. it has devel-
oped. does not possess a machine gun
nor has consideration been given to-
the desirability of dispelling MODS by
such -death-dealing method. The
situation is not regarded as having
even approached state Of serious.
ness. where the use of machine guns
would be justified.
The department owns about $50
rifles. which are available for the
emergecy. Many Of these were in use
last night. The department ia we'll
equipped with automatic revoivers.
1t Is the opinion of the Commission
ers that last nights rioting might
not have reached such serious pro-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Says Old Order Exists.

Neither can we find here any con-
firmation of the prediction that this
treaty was to be written in disre-
gard of the old order of the balance
of power and with no element of ma Z
tional commercial greed. All the ele-
ments of greed, nat:orai suspicion
and jealousy are only too evident in
almost every article Of the treaty.
I'm short. the sun OF compercial ex-
pansion in which Germany sought
place passes into total eclipse behind
this treaty: and the .shackles with
which she is to be nanacled in her
ohssurity have been forged with me-
TEDIOUS care by the forward-looking
neo' with whom the President was
privileged to cb-operase a. Paris, hut
whose cooperation was strictly I'm
1Continled On Fifteenth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22

partment were given an overhauling
several days ago, and today many of
them were cleaned for use tonight,
should an emergency arise. Many
members OF the force. wearied by the
long strain under which they labored
yesterday and last night were able
to get rest today, and tonight all will
be on duty.
THE military assistance last night
was remarkably good" Maj. Pullman
remarked today. Soldiers, sailors and
were most needed They were a fine
lot Of men. Both the War and Navy
departments are giving splendid CO.
operation. both departments willingly
assisting in the protection of the city
to the fullest capacity" =
On Duty All Might.
Inspector Clifford L. Grant, chief of
detectives, remained on duty all night,
as did Maj. Pullman and others. and
was on duty this morning as usual
The inspector took the lead with
squads of his men in automobiles. He
was dangerously close to three shoot
ings.
The inspector took occasion to compli-
nent members of his force for their
loyalty and activity last night. express
ing the deepest regret for the killing Of
Detective Wilson and wounding of De-
tective jackson.
Detective J, T. Jackson, colored, who
has made an enviable record in the
capture Of murderers and burglars, this
morning about o'clock was shot in
the shoulder while riding in a street car
at New York avenue and 9Th street. De-
tective Fred M. Cornwell was in the car
He was not wounded. however, nor was
he able to apprehend the person who
shot Jackson. The wounded man was
given first aid at a hospital and taken
home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Officials Point Out That Provost Guard Can Deal Onl)
With Military Ofenders---Police Must Handle
Civilians Who Take Part In Street Scenes.
Heavy reinforcements have been ordered from
Camp Meade assist the local police and the military
provost guard in Washington prevent repetition of
the race riots of the past three nights.
Secretary Baker said the number was Substantial"


which killed. eleven dangerously injured ana
of others hurt seriously District authorities today de-
tared they confident that the police aided by hundreds
of federal could successfully with future develop
en and indicated that request for martial law would be
made this time.
element entering into the situation is the statement
of the War Department today that the guard military
police calvary and other military units assisting suppression
of only deal with soldiers sailors
marines in uniform.
They take custody any civilian This
will the handling of the civilians who ounumbered by far
uniform during last nights riots entirely the hands of the
police
Commissions Brownlow issued this morning de-
cang that a time last night the city the of the
mob tE
"The violence which occurred he said, twas sporadic
character and of the shoong and other took place
where small crowds crowds at all gathered
HAVE SITUATION WELL IN HAND. - rez
THE civil authorities complete charge Of the situation
and the military will continue assist the declared speak
ing as president of the board Of Commissioners 81
Washington peaceful early hour this after
after of the widest nights history Of the city No
report serious trouble today received the police
During the m preparations tighten the protective system
the city are being taken by the police.
Maj Pullman has been promised fullest cooperation by the
United States Marine Carps the Navy Department
parment It expected that additional hundreds guards
patrol the of the city tonight Automobiles will
vded the Home Defense Lea order speediest
transportation available for trouble tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
"sincerely Friendly to q. S."

Italy is today, in my judgment.
sincerely friendly to America. A few
months ago she looked to US for APP
preciation of her more than any
other country, whatsoever. and 1 be-
Iieve that her people continue to- do
an Moreover, / believe that we can
count on their friendship and their
brotherhood in the championship of
democracy and of liberty. I feel that
this friendship on the part of the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Sees Senator Edge.

The President went into conference
at 10 o'clock with Senator Edge Of
New Jersey, and he hoped to fill other
engagements which he was forced ito
defer yesterday because Of an acute
attack of intestinal trouble which de-
veloped upon his return from d week
end trip down the Potomac.
Senator Norris of Nebraska, one of
the senators invited to- the White
House yesterday. declined the invita-
tion, but others whoDT the President
expected to see. today were Senators
Calder Of New<YopK- and Cummins Of
Iowa. TX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
ITALY IS FRIENDLY
TO U. s, SAYS PAGE
American Ambassador Says
Peace of World Depends on
Full Concord.
URGES VITAL ASSISTANCE
BY OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

Upon the harmonizing of Italy's views
with those of the other allies the peace
of Europe and, the world probably will
depend. In my humble judgment these
views must<b harmonized7 or the con-
sequences will be dire. They must be
and will be-
Thus did Thomas Nelson Page, Amer
lean ambassador to Italy, this morning
summarize his viewpoint as to the
critical situation prevailing through Eu-
rope and close ap appeal for broader
bigger and more wholesome understand
ing between the people of the United
States and I those Of King Victor
Ernmanuels realm. :,
Hopes to Cement Ties
Ambassador Page is in Washington at
the moment, having returned to the
United States to devote himself to work
which he has long hoped to carry out,
the further cementing Of old ties be-
tween this country and Italy; as he ex-
pressed it, to labor for the establish
ment of an enduring peace which only
can be gained through the league Of ma
lions. with such sanction as may be
deemed best under all conditions"
In discussing the retirement from
the diplomatic service at this tuncture.
i
he has not yet rendered his resigna-
ton, but will do SO within period Of
a day or two, he said:
II have come home in pursuance to
a long cherished hope that 1 might be
able to retire as soon as peace should
son of my desire. and he acceded to it,
there being personal reasons of
urgency requiring my coming home.
The President made arrangements to
meet the situation. Since then new
conditions have arisen too late to
Arrangements above referred to had
already been made.
Must Meet Italy's Needs.
IT. have, however, kept myself in
formed of the conditions in Italy.
which are rather disturbing, and
which, unless relieved, may become
far more Sc. The means of relieving
these unhappy conditions may be
stated in one form as sympathetic
recognition of Italy's part in the war.
her achievements and sacrifices. In
another form it may be stated as an
imperative necessity of meeting Italy's
needs today, and these needs consist
chiefly of economic assistance, but at
the same time she must be shown
sympathetic appreciation of her part
by US.
without such relief she will be
compelled to close her great indus
trial establishments. as she lacks coal.
ore and nearly all articles of prime
necessity No one could have been
in italy during the war and seen
what the people underwent without
feeling how much she performed in
the cause of freedom. The outer
world placed it's own Interpretation
on certain things which occurred be-
fore Italy went into the war. Per-
haps not unnaturally these have not
been completely understood. There is
hut one country that went into the
war with less egotistic aims than
Italy. and you know what country
that is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Sum Up Riot Situation.

Sum Up Riot Situation.
The summing up of the situation
by Commissioner Brownlow reads in
full as follows:
with the police arrangements to
Be made tonight. If the authorities can
have the cooperation and assistance
of law-abiding citizens. the situation
will be kept in hand.
AT no time last night was the city
ut the mercy Of the mob. The violence
which occurred was sporadic in char
acter and most of the shootings and
other outrages took place where small
crowds or no crowds at all were
gathered. The large crwds and what
might properly be termed mobs were
dispersed by the police and provost
guard without great difficulty and
with but few injuries.
1T cannot be too strongly urged
upon every citizen that it is his duty
remain at home unless his business
takes him abroad. Every man or boy
who goes on the streets tonight out
of mere curiosity adds the weight Of
his influence to the forces of disorder
and increases the difficulty of the
laid. down their lives in their efforts
10 protect the peace of the city. Citi-
zens tonight can do their share by
remaining at home in safety. In this
case, as in all other similar situations,
the innocent bystander is often the
victim. Let there be none such to-
night.
Continues to Aid Police.
The provost guard continues to as
sist the police authorities and will
continue SO to do with augmented
forces.
The bearing of arms is unlawful
and greatly contributes to the dan
gers of the situation. Above all. it
ia the duty of every citizen to assist
the authorities by refraining from
excitement. Exaggerated rumor only
adds fuel to the flames. Plans are
being made for increased patrols.
SUFFICIENT reserves will be maintained
10 be thrown wherever they may be
needed. 1t may be necessary to close
some streets to vehicular traffic.
Every man and woman can have
a lively part in the creation of that
sort of public sentiment which max es
for law against lawlessness, for or
der against disorder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
May Stop Sale Of Weapons.
Would Reduce Auto Traffic.

To reduce automobile traffic o. tie
streets at night is another problem
the police and the Commissioners are
working on today. Several drastic
steps have been considered. :
1t is felt that this is one Of the, serf-
Gus elements in the situation that
must be taken in hand before tonight.
There is no discounting the fact that
the scores of automobiles filled with
curious persons which cruised about
the city last night added materially
to the confusion and interfered with
the work Of the police and provost
Police lines may be established to-
night which will keep automobiles
away from certain sections. Con-
sheraton has been given to a sug-
gestion that emergency tags be issued,
which would prohibit any automobiles
being driven at night except those
This plan is not likely to be adopted
exceptfas final resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
PRESIDENT TALKS
WITH SENATOR EDGE
Recovered Sufficiently to Re-
sumo Conferences at
White House.
MAY SEE OTHERS TODAY

President Wilson was sufficiently re-,
covered today from his indisposition to
resume conferences with republican
senators at the White House without
objection from Rear Admiral Cary T.
,Grayson, his personal physician.
Still Extremely Weak.
Admiral Grayson said the President
was in no pain, but that he still was ex-
tremely weak. Z.
1.-THE President is sitting up and now
reeeivtng q callers. said Admiral Gray
son. "and he probably will be up at least
until lunch time. He was very anxious
to get to WORK this morning and 1
thought it would do him no harm to
how, he feels in the middle Of the day
whether he goes back to bed again this
AFTERNOON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Sees No Peace Path.

These constitute victor's peace =
and with them have no quarrel. But
we look in vain through it's 267 pages
for the elusive fourteen points of
peace. Open covenants long since took
to hiding; the freedom of the seas was
treated with scant. courtesy at Paris;
the establishment of equality of trade
conditions among nations consentins
to the peace is nowhere to be found
in this instrument; the earlier doc
trine of no annexations and no in
IDENTITIES long since became tragic
Joke; and there remains alone. SO far
as present negotiations have been re-
duced to written FORM the general as
ISOLATION of nations established by
specific covenant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Fears Combination Against o. S.
Senator Moses Asserts
Peace Treaty Leaves
Power to "Big Five"

Declaring it is not the league Of
nations, but the big Five" to which
the peace treaty. gives responsibility
for efecting the terms of peace. Sena-
tor Moses. New Hampshire. a republi-
can of the foreign relations commit
tee, told the Senate today that by ac-
cepting the role of a principal power
as defined in the treaty the United
States would embroil itself for many
years to come in the troubles of
Europe.
The Senator said that while the
league covenant was bad enough. other
provisions of the, treaty were worse.
Covers Wide Scope.
I'm this treaty." said Senator Moses.
'are consideration of many things,-of
shoes and ships and sealing wax, of
cabbages and kings. 1t roams the
plains. sails the seas, delves into the
earth and scars into the sky; Huns.
horse and huntsmen alike. come with
in its purview; books, boundaries and
bullets; guEs, goats. guarantees and
governments: warships. waterways.
woman suffrage and Wilhelm Hin
short, the alphabet and ALTERATION
alike are agonized in an attempt to
deal adequately with merely a topical
index to this instrument which we are
asked to ratify in haste lest we break
the heart of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
COMM|SS|ONERST0
.EERIEUtL POWER.
T0sTOfR|0rING
Opposed to Martial Law and
Do Not Believe 1t viii
Be Necessary.

The District Commissioners are 60
ing to the full limit of their emer-
gency powers in an effort to stop race
rioting in the capital
Martial law will not be necessary to
establish order. they believe They de-
cidedly are opposed to invoking it.
But there practically is nothing that
could be done under martial law that
the Commissioners will not do under
existing authority il necessity de-
mands. relying upon their broad obli-
cation to protect the lives and prop
erty OF citizens of the District. This
was made plain today.
May Stop Sale Of Weapons.
The corporation counsers Office has
gone as far as to say that the sale
OF weapons may be prohibited entirely
during the emergency. So far, the au-
thortties have been content with re-
questing dealers to desist from max
ing sales of this character.
Police officials report the request
being complied91with. generally. If
this plan does not prove effective, the
request will be changed to an order
and licenses will be revoked where
violations are discovered.
A general request to hardware deal
ers in nearby towns in Maryland and
Virginia to discontinue further sale
OF firearms until the trouble in WASH
ington has subsidized also has been sent
out by the police department.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
WEATHER.

showers probably tonight and to-
morrow. partly cloudy tomorrow; not
much change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended pm. today: Highest, "a, at
4:10 pm. yesterday; lowest, ", at
am. today.
Full report on page Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-22
Would Declare Martial Law.

Representative Emerson Of Ohio also
introduced a resolution to declare
martial law in Washington, in the
preamble of which he states that
"rioting in the city of Washington
has gone to such an extent that it has
become a national scandal, and the
local authorities in the city of Wash
ington seem to be unable to preserve
law and order"
His resolution provides that the
President of the United States use the
military forces of the United States
to preserve law and order in the city
of Washington and protect the lives
and property of all the people ire
spective of race or color"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-25
West Virginia Miners
Quit Because Of Slow
Progress Coal Conference

Charleston. w. Va. Nov. 24.-Coal
mining operations in district number
IT. United Mine Workers dropped
more than five per cent. today, when
several large mines We're closed
down. due 10 refusal OF miners TO
return TO work. according to a state-
ment issued tonight by c. T. kee-
ney. district president of the union.
Slow progress of the Washington
conference between representatives
of miners and operators was the main
cause of the mems refusal to enter
the mines, MIR. keeney said. nut add
ed that il was probable that activi-
ties of radicals had caused the men
10 stop work
He estimated that about 80 per
cent. of the district mines operated.
today, this being a reduction of more
than five per cent. from Saturdays
figures. The union president deciar
ed that he and his associates were
making efforts 10 persuade the en-
pioves of the mines affected to- re-
consider their decision.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-25

Officer Of the day, Capt Hugh
Doyle.
James E. Mooney of West New
reported for admission 10 the lone.
Passes have been granted 10 Capt.
s. l. Watson 10 Bangor and Timothy
A. Sexton TO Portland
Furloughs have been granted TO
Stephen NJ. Packard 10 Pittsfieid and
Willard 5. Dow 10 Ellsworth.
The returns from furloughs Montia V
were Michael J. Foley rom Boston
and Joseph Boovia from Spencer.
The funeral of the late George D.
Adamson was held al 10 A. Nj. Mon
CAV from the Home chapel. Rev. 2.
II. Temple officiating
Frank {. Andrews. past department
commander. United States War Vet
Grams. has luceived notice OF his ap-
pOintment as assistant inspector gen.
eral, veterans OF foreign wars. ana
aIde-de-camp on the star OF the
[. S. W. Y.
Owing 10 Thursday being a holiday
the regular meeting Of William Tif-
tany Camp, No. (. Z. &. W. V, viii
ne held in Grand ARM hall this
evening al : clock and a full at
tendance is expected. Business OF
importance. a rnus1er-in. and nomina-
ton of the officers for the ensuing
year, will be in order
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-25
ADJUSTMENTS

Mitchell Lewis. who will be seen
N Code Of the Yukon which Sc
iect Pictures offers at the Acme
Theatre Tuesday has one hobby and
that Is work. Give me work and
plenty of il Always keep me busy.
that S my hobby" says Mr.. Lewis
''Of course. / like bit of recreation
once in a while. ! like 10 go TO the
theatre every SO often and I certainly
enjoy every chance I get TO take part
in any sort of athletic activities" Mr
Lewis played left fan-back on his
college football team and made quite
d name for himself. There are lots
of men VINO remember Mitch" Lewis
who often saved the day and the
honor of the college
a reel Sunshine comedy will aiso
De shown Next Thursday a free
Thanksgiving dance for all our ma
irons after the pictures.