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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-10
SAYS OPPONENTS
AlM>TO KILL TREATY
Sen. Hitchcock Makes Strong Speech
In Defense Of 1t. Means Much tu
America.

Sen. hitchcock Makes Strong Sneech
In Defense Of 1t. Means Much to
America.
Declaring the real purpose of tho
foreign relations committee majority
in amending the peace treaty was tn
kill the treaty entirely, and that such
a course would be suicidal to the Unit
ed States, Senator Hitchcock. of Nc
braska, Democrat leader asserted in
senate speech Wednesday that tho
majority of the senators never would
accept any Of tho committee changes,
by a vote Of nine TO eight" said
Senator Hitchcock, "thc committee on
foreign relations is TO bring suuarelv
before the senate the question OF de-
fcating the pending treaty. Supnosa
the senate should vote in favor Of tho
Shantung amendment or any other.
what would happen?
Either the president would refuse
TO go further with the treaty, or he
would submit the amendment TO The
nations associated with the United
States. Does anyon, believe they
would accept it? Does arJone believe
that Great Britain, who has already
ratified the treaty and is also under a
pledge to japan with regard to Shan
Iung. would accept the Shantung
amendment? Docs anyone think that
France, also under pledge to Japan.
would ratify this change? Does any
one suppose that Japan herself would
submit to this humiliation before the
eyes Of the world?
Il cannot conceive of any intelli-
gent and candid man who would as
sumo such thing as a possibility. We
would be met by an instant refusal
10 accept the amendment and then
where would the United States find
itself in this international settlement?
We would find ourselves out in the
cold, isolated from the rest Of the
world. The work of. ratifying the
treaty would proceed without us.
'rhc Greatly provides that when
three nations in addition to Germany
lave signed, t shall 20 into effect. 1t
Is easy to sec the enormous benefits
which Great Britain and France will
derive from this treaty. They will not
take any chances. 1t is prcposterous
TO suppose that Japan will delay its
ratification, The result is beyond all
question.
What, then, will the United States
do? Some say that congress can
pass a Joint resolution declaring 4
state Of peace with Germany. Others
say the United States can negotiate
separate and independents treaty.
Those who talk this way evidently
have no conception of the enormous
benefits which the Unitoh states de-
rivcs from this treaty.
'In article %, Germany is compel
ed to accept full responsibility for
the damages caused by tho war Does
any cno think if VIC undertook to ne
eotiate a separate treaty with Cor
many, Germany would make any such
concessions to the United States? Cor
many might say she had never de-
clarcd war on the United states; that
II was the United States which forced
war upon her.
Take the matter of German proper
ty in the United States. Under the
ol nf hn pn
and OF he alien property custodian
with regard to the property are vail
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-10
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Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
GERMANS GET READY
 SHOULD PEACE FAIL

COBLENZ, Wednesday,. June H. CBy The Associated Press) The move ment of war material by the Germans from territory beyond the occupied areas continues, according to German newspapers. The withdrawal of troops from various sectors opposite the allies bridgeheads is also reported.
 Regarding the withdrawal of troops and war materials from Westphalia, as a precaution in case the peace nego- tiations should fail the Westphalian Gazette of Bielefeld says:>
 All military property in Elberfeld, Dortmund, Essen and neighboring towns is being taken to Senne, great military depot near Paderborn. In the Ruhr district all supplies are being taken in anticipation of possible occu- patton. Even examinations set for this week in schools of the various villages east of the zone have been postponed, so that the boys can have ample time to escape. The city of Duisburg has paid it's employees until October. The great industries and banks and other business houses have taken all neces- sary measures.
 ''The aviation school at Paderborn has moved to Gotha, the large training camp in Sennelager is empty of sol diers and meanwhile, at maintenance of order, the Lichschlag corps is in Soest and the Froendenburg corps quite distance from the neutral zone"
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
SHE PLEADS INSANITY

PRESCOTT, June 12.-That her mother had been in an insane asylum since 1902. and that she herself had been manifesting symptoms of insanity for the past four years, was the evil dence put in by the defense here today in the trial of Bernice Anderson, on the charge of having murdered John Wilson, May 2, last. The defense, it was announced, intends to question exptEts on mental disease tomorrow, which is expected to witness the close of the case.
 Mrs. Anderson is said to have sum- moned Wilson to the sanitarium, in which she was employed as a nurse here, and to have shot him after an argument. She then turned the re- volver on herself and fired two bullets into her own body.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
HOLD COURT MARITAL
 HEARING IN CHICAGO
 IN ANSELL MEASURE

CHICAGO, June 12.-The enlisted mans side of the court -ssartial con- troyersy was presented today TO the American Bar association committee by several witnsses. The non-eoms and privates, however, did not respond to the committees invitation in great numbers, as had been expected, and the committee found itself without wit nesses an hour before usual adjourn ment time.
 It was also indicated that a few more experts on military jurisprudence may be heard tomorrow, although the hearings were supposed to close today.
 After Mortimer Newfield, a private
 in the balloon corps at Fort Omaha
 had told the lawyers what he consid cred was wrong with the present court martial practices and procedure, Law
 renee Packwood, a mess sergeant in the regular army, and veteran as well
 of the British navy and British mer-
 chant marine, argued against several
 proposals of the Ansell bill No civilian should have anything tc
 do with administering military justice he thought, because such a change would unnecessarily encroach upor military discipline. Neither did he
 favor having enlisted men serve ds | members of courts.
 Packwood told the committee that | much of the dissatisfaction with the results of military trials was traceablt
 to indifferent or incompetent counse 1 for the defense.
 1 Philip R. Davis, who served as pri. vate and sergeant in several medica l units in Texas camps, said supmary 1 courts should be abolished as they pu l too much power in the hands of incom. petent officers, inflated by their new l found power" It developed that hi, 1 grievances against the system wer, 1 founded largely upon experience witt 1 young medical officers fresh from col | lege.
 Captain J. M. Dickinson Jr., of Chi cago and Captain Donald NJ. DennisoI
 of Grand Rapids, Mich. both endorsed | the idea of having enlisted men serv, 1 on court martials.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
ID SAVE ONE SHIP
 OTHER GOES DOWN

NEW YORK, June 12.-Tugs sent to the assistance of the steamships Yam kee and Graf Waldersee, run down by other craft in a heavy fog off Fire Is land late last night, arrived here this af- ternoon bringing some of the crew of the Yankee and ten army officers taken off the Graf Waldersee, a naval trans port.
 No hope is entertained by naval of ncers of salvaging the Yankee, oper- ated by the United States shipping board, which sank in deep water soon fter she had been rammed by the Ital- ian cteamer Argentina.
 There is hope of saving the Graf Waldersee. however. The transport, formerly a flagship of the Hamburg American line, is in forty feet of water, two miles off Long Beach, where she vas lowed by the Y. s. $. Patricia, af- ter the steamer ReuOndo had torn a great hole in her side.
 Only a few of the transports crew of 400 had been removed tonight, as the craft was considered in no danger so long as a storm did not arise.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
WAGE RAISE BRINGS
 GAR STRIKE TO END

DETROIT. Mich, June 12.-Detroits traction tie up, which became effective last Saturday night, came to an end early this evening when the striking carmen of the Detroit United railways voted to accept an offer by the com pany of wage increases from 43, 46 and 4S, to 50, 55 and 65 cents an hour. The men had asked an increase of 27 cents.
 The carmen accepted the company's compromise offer after an all-day de- bate.
 ". D. Mahon, president of the Anal gamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes, finally prevailed upon the men to accept the offer, which, he said, constituted the highest wage paid street carmen in the United States. The men will receive 50 cents an hour for the first three months of service, 55 for the next nine months and 65 cents after a years employment
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
FEDERATION IF
 LABOR. IS ID ASK BURLESON'S $ JOB
Resolution in Readiness for Purpose - Postmaster Called "Tyrannical" - Failure to Keep Promises Mentioned - His Record Is Recited in Heated De bate
Republican A. p. Leased wirel

ATLANTIC CITY. \. IT, June 12- \ strike designed to cripple the tele- phone systems of the country will be- gin Monday with the full moral sup port Of the American Federation of Labor. unless a satisfactory working agreement is reached before hat time between Postmaster General Burleson and the International Brother hood of Electrical Workers, which numbers among it's members the bulk of the union telephone operators in the United States.
 Ky unanimous vote, the reconstruc- lion convention of the federation adopted a resolution today. giving it's support to the strike and providing that Samuel Gompers, president, should appoint a commission to CO., operate with a committee of electrical workers, the joint committee to take mp grievances with the postoffice au- ttorities at Washington, in the hope of 1verting the walkout
 During the debate, Postmaster Gen eral Burleson was termed a "tyran- oical' official by delegates who thought any attempt to obtain justice" from Inc postal executive would be utterly futile. In this connection. reference was made to resolution which will come before the convention later in which If it is passed, President Will son will be requested to remove MT Burleson.
 Sponsors of the strike support reso- lution accused Mr. Burleson, during the debate of turning back operating con- Jrol Of the wire systems of the country as means of getting out from under. "
 His Record Is Told
 Ever since August 1918, the resolu- ton read the telephone employees have heen trying Ito secure a working un- derstanding with the postmaster gen eral, who promised to establish a work ing arrangement but failed to do SC and has now turned back the operation 10 private control"
 Prior to the taking over of the wires by the government, it was recited the electrical workers had agreements with the company, but the postmaster gen eral persistently refused to renew agreements upon their terminations, or 10 make any provision to care for cleo trical employees" and it, therefore, be- came an urgent necessity to safeguard he rights of the membership involved "
 The resolution also stated that of ficers of the brotherhood have at all times during the prosecution of the war refused to call strike, attempting at all times to assist the government n
 The convention listened to several addresses by British and Japanese delegates, who emphasized that closer cooperation between the laboring mer of various nationalities would furnish means of preserving the future peace of the world.
 M. Walsh, delegate from Canada, tolC he convention that i've workers have a battle to fight. There is no one tC fight it for us. We must fight it fol ourselves The universal eight houl day is the practical solution, in Cana, da at least, of the returned soldie problem. The eight-hour day is tn, tirst step toward the six-hour day"
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
GERMANY SEEMS
 ADMIT TED INTO
 LEAGUE FAMILY

PARIS, June 12.-(By the Associated Press).-A complete accord has been reached in principle on all questions connected with the reply to the German counter proposals This statement was made in responsible quarters tonight.
 French and American conference circles are highly gratified at this favorable turn, after the prolonged diff ferences of the past fortnight, verging on q deadlock. The accord includes the Siesian question. the proposed admis- sion of Germany to the league of na- tions, and reparation, which were the chief subjects of differences among the delegates.
 The agreement in principle leaves only the details and drafting which, it is said could have been completed Friday night, though the expectation is that actual delivery of the document to the Germans will not take place before Saturday night. The agreement concerning the ad mission of Germany is the same as drawn by Lord Robert Cecil and Col ouel House. with the omission of the fourth condition, requiring Germany to abandon compulsory military service. NJ CIemenceau contested this condi- ton as likely to precipitate the same l QueSllOn III fIdilCt anu lAc SOuLCil i finally dropped it. No time has been fixed for Germany's entrance, but if | she conforms to the conditions, it is expected that she will be represented | at the first meeting of the assembly. The Silesian is based on a plebiscite for the disputed Polish German region. It has been decided to incorporate | the reply in the treaty itself, rather | than present it as a supplemental doc ument. It will contain about 25,000 words.
 Baron Makino, Japanese delegate, to- day joined President Wilson and Pre- miers Lloyd George, Clemenceau and | Orlando, and the council, known as the Big Four" will hereafter be styled the Big Five"
 The decision adding Baron Makino to the council is explained by the fact that his government might be given an op- portunity for full concurrence, if full adherence is expected. His entry into the council meeting today necessitated re-arranging the entire reply, article by article.
 The conditions for the admission of Germany to the league of nations, em bodied in the report of Lord Robert Cecil and Colonel House. are:
 First establishment of stable gov i ernment.
 Second, signing of the treaty of peace
 Third, loyal execution of the peace treaty
 The proposed fourth condition, rel ative to Germanys abolishing com
 pulsory military service. was finally omitted on Premier Clemenceau's sug-
 gestion. Ii was considered that the
 treaty sufficiently provided for Ger
 many's disarmament
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
GARFIELD'S PLAN OF
 FUEL ADMINISTERING

SEATTLE, June 12-A plan has been worked out by the federal fuel administration to administer fuel' after peace is declared, which has the approval of President Wilson, accord ing to a statement issued tonight by former director of fuel Garfield.
 The statement was issued through the office of David Whitcomb, former executive secretary to the fuel admin istration, upon the return today of Mir Whitcomb with Dr. and Mrs. Garfield from a trip to Rainier National park.
 The statement follows:
 With the actual coming of peace, the federal fuel administration ceases to exist I hope, however, that there will be a plan, not to continue the fuel administration, but to continue the ad . ministration of fuel-part of general plan under which the government shall continue something of that intimate relation with industry which was ere ated during the war. Such a plan we have worked out and it has received the approval of the president
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
HOUSE DEBATE WAR MONEY

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Final ac- ton on the 1920 army appropriation bill was delayed in the house today as the result of a brisk parliamentary sldrmish over a proviso prohibiting the war department from using any part of the appropriation or any uneX- pended balances now in its possession for purchase of additional lands for army purposes.
 A point of order on the proviso was made by Representative Crisp, demo- crat, of Georgia, and sustained by Rep resentative Campbell of Kansas, pre- siding, after a long debate.
 An attempt will be made tomorrow to obtain a special rule from the rules committee making the proviso in order
 Reductions totaling S90,500,000 in the bill were made during the day, re- ducing the total amount carried from sS1O oOO 900 to s71S,65O.00O. or s7S5,- 100000 less than the original esti- mates of the war department.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
TRepubIican A. p. Leased wire1

JUAREZ, Mexico, June 12.-At 9 o'clock tonight all was tranquil in the city but the feeling is intense. Advance forces of General Angeles were reported in skirmishes with Mex ican federal at 1 o'clock along the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. There is no report on the number of casual ties which apparently were insignifi- cant
 General Francisco Gonzales, one of President Carranzas ablest comman- ders, said in an interview this after noon with the correspondent of the As sociated Press that he was not appre- hensive of an attack or that any forces General Felipe Angeles and Francisco | Villa had in this vicinity could take the city.
 Through the courtegy and kindness of General Gonzales the correspondent was given a military pass through all | his lines and extended the privilege of an inspection.
 i Passing east on Commercial street, leading into the country east of Juarez 1 General Gonzales has all in readiness for an attack. His men are holding every inch of all roads leading into the scity. These men are not small in num- | ber The little adobe blockhOuses. with
 
 bristling with guns; corn shocks and wheat sheafs contain from two to three lriflemen, and every strategic point is well occupied.
 If General Angeles attacks Juarez and everything goes according to pres ent arrangements, it will be a hard flight. General Gonzales Qualifications, inspected by American military men, are said to be first class.
 Achievements Coming
 General Quiroga was reported to be at Villa Ahumada. 65 miles south oi , lJuarez, late this afternoon with a large force of achievements for Juarez. Several miles of railroad will have to be repaired before General Quiroga can move northward.
 Advices received from Cladalups this evening said Francisco Villas main force was in the vicinity of Villa Ahumada. Ii Villa is in this vicinity he is probably northeast Of Villa Anu mada, where he has forage for his 2 horses and plenty of water.
 There is no question of the nearness of some of General Angeles forces tt .Juarez, as General Gonzales today said there were a small number east of the city At the ranch of Mrs. C. Weber four miles east of Juarez, rebel forces stole all her horses, about noon today and from what they said, the ma4I force was south of her place.
 Villistas are also reported west oi Juarez in the passes used by Genera Villa in his previous attacks on Juarez A trip several miles east of the cits along the river gives no indication tha' an enemy army is near.
 The wheat is turning yellow and th'
 corn and alfalfa fields are unmoiested
 Every precaution has been taken t
 protect the city and General Gonzale.
 is confident he can withstand any at
 tack and ridicules the idea of the cit!
 falling into the hands of General An l geles. It was reported that the street I were to be cleared at o'clock tonigh 1 and all establishments closed. put thi l was not done.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
MUST SEPARATE
 TWO DOCUMENT SAYSRESOLUT|ON

WASHINGTON, June 12.-The reso- hutton of Senator Knox of PenDsyi- vania, a former republican secretary Of state, to have the senate declare defi- nitely it can not accept the league ot nations, interwoven with the peace treaty, was put on the calendar of the senate today for consideration early next week.
 In reporting the measure the foreign relations committee amended it. how ever. to take out the section which would have declared it a policy of the American government to operate in combating any future menace to the peace of Europe. The provision was eliminated by friends of the resolution after it became apparent that other wise favorable committee action on the measure might be endangered.
 On the motion to amend as well as on the final vote for a favorable re- port, all the democratic members voted in the negative and in each case they were joined by Senator McCumber, re- publican of North Dakota, a league supporter. On final approval the vote stood 8 to 2. Two unsuccessful mo- tions to postpone action by the com mittee until next week were made by Senator Pittman, democrat of Nevada and when Senator Knox later asked unanimous consent to present the fa- vorable report to the senate, the re- quest at first was blocked by Senator Robinson, democrat of Arkansas. Mir Robinson withdrew his objection, how ever, upon an agreement that the sen ate should adjourn until Monday SC there would be no debate on the reso- lution this week.
 | When the measure comes up the first of the week, it's Supporters will try tC ] press it to an early vote so that i adopted it will reach the Versailles conference before the signing of the l treaty. The league supporters are eX-
 pcted to make a bitter fight agains any such action, While they disclain 1 any intention to conduct a filibuster l they say they will. not permit a votC
 until the resolution has been discussed 1 at length
Arizona republican., 1919-06-13
Day Full of Anxiety

JUAREZ, June 12.-After a day of anxiety Juarez IS still in the hands of the forces of the federal government. Rebel troops are reported on three sides of the town at distances variously estimated at from to 20 miles, the latter estimate being that of the fed eral commander, General Francisco Gonzales.
 In the downtown district, stores re- mained open as usual today, but there was a noticeable absence Of customers. Many of the more well to do residents have already sought refuge in Fl Paso and others are prepared to go on d moments notice.
 Among the merchants. such as re- main here, there is apparent a feeling of confidence that change in govern ment will not work to their disadvan- tage. This is especially noticeable among the Americans, of whom there are many n business in Juarez. These people declare frankly that they have friends on both sides-that they are friendly to both sides and they have the fullest confidence that General Felipe Angeles will treat them as well as the Carranza authorities.
 Several times during the day there have been reports that the rebels were coming, which caused scurrying in doors. but each time the report proved false
 The military authorities are reticent about lhe whereabouts of the rebels. bGt the general belief is that to the east of Iuarez they are just beyond rifle range of the federal trenches. This belief is confirmed by observers with field glasses who watched the dust clouds moving from the southast. | indicating the presence of 8 consider able force of mounted men Five hundred federal cavalry who left in that direction early this morn l ing have not reported up to s o'clock ! tonight, but General Gonzales claims to have been in constant touch with them through runners.