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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-28
TO LIFT BLOCKADE
ON GERMAN AUSTRIA

Paris, March est was de-
cided today to lift the blockade
on German Austria as soon as
the necessary machinery has
been established to prevent re-
export into Germany, said an
official communique.
The text follows:
AT a meeting at which See
retary Lansing, of the United
States; A. j. Balfour. the Brit
ish foreign secretary; n. Pi-
chon, the French foreign min
lister, and Baron iak,no, of
Japan, were present, took place
at II O'Clock. In regard TO the
blockade Of Germa n Austria, 1t
was agreed that all restrictions
on commerce should be raised
in that region as soon as the
necessary machinery had been
established in order 10 prevent
re-export into Germany. A
commission was appointed 20
study the removal of the servi-
tude Of Morocco, established by
the act Of Algeciras.
"The couhcil then considered
the question Of the frontiers Of
Schlesweg
Denmark laid claim 70
Schlesweg. which was formerly
Danish soil
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FRENCH CLAIMS
BRING. CRISIS
CIemenceau 0bdurate So Far,
but Wilson Still Hopes
for Reduction.
Such Strong Demands, Thus
Forcing Complete occupa-
tion by Allies.

(By John Edwin Nevin.)
Paris, March 3s.-U. N. S.)--The
real crisis of the big four negotiations
was reached today with the consid-
Grafton of Frances territorial and
financial demands from Germany.
Premier Clemenceau is pressing
four points,.
I. Restitution OF Alsace Lorraine.
2. The ceding to France of thesen-
tire Sarre basin, whose mineral
wealth and natural resources, 1t is
claimed, would offset the destruction
of mineral resources in northern
France.
3. Complete military neutraliza-
ton OF the left bank OF the Rhine so
that mot single German soldier
will be seen there again"
4. VA money payment in excess of
$4,000, 100000
President Wilson, Premier Lloyd
George and Premier Orlando are op-
posing the second and fourth de-
-mands. The character OF these de-
mands is so strong that it is feared
if Germany refuses to sign the treaty.
the other central powers will follow
her example, bringing about a situa-
tion oil added seriousness.
1t is understood that Premier Glenn
enceau has remained obdurate so far.
There are increasing threats from
Germany that the Germans will not
sign unless they secure economic
rights, and this is another situation
causing apprehension.
1t is admitted that in the event of
a refusal the only recourse will be
the complete occupation of Germany,
thus increasing the already abnormal
costs.
Realizing this, the president is
bringing all of his influence to bear to
secure great modification of
Frances claims. While he has been
unsuccessful SO far, nevertheless he
is still hopeful.
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TANKS TO BE RETAINED
Great Britain Finds Them Effective
as instruments of War.

London, March 2S.-Tanks, as an
implement of war, will not be abol-
ished by Great Britain. The value
of these moving forts of steel, which
played such an important part in
breaking the Hindenburg line, is con-
sidered so great that a committee
superseding the government tank
board has been organized by the war
office to supervise all tank activities.
Experiments will be carried on in the
hope of improving the "whippets"
and the gun-carrying type.
Officials of the war office realize
that an army of $4,000 men, equipped
with tanks and airplanes, could easily
defeat force of 100000 men without
tanks. In fact, one officer, well
versed in the history of the present
war. made the following prediction
today:
I'm any future war we shall never
have the gigantic armies of men
which can be so easily bombed, and
needless miles OF communication lines
always liable to be cut
Il feel that we shall have com
paratively small armies of men with
numbers of mechanical appliances. of
which tanks, aircraft and artillery
will be the most important factors.
We arc now aiming to develop
more speed and mobility in our
tanks. | do not think the future
tanks will be much bigger than those
we have now. for the bigger tank the
bigger is the target offered"
1t is confidently hoped that tanks
will be constructed with a speed Of
twenty-five miles an hour over dry,
level ground
Both France and Italy are work.
ing to improve the war tanks, also.
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Labor Soldiers First.


Copenhagen, March 2S.-The official
Invitation for recruits to enter the
red army in Hungary has met with
an encouraging response. according
to Budapest dispatch received here.
The army will be composed first of
those who apply from the ranks of
organized labor. and second Of pro-
letarian soldiers already under arms.
The soldiers will elect their officers
from section commander to company
commander. but the higher officers
will be appointed by the commissary
of war. A political commissary may
be attached to each body of troops.
A reserve army is also being formed
among workmen and will be trained
by officers, who, however. will not he
given the power to command the
forces nor the right to carry arms.
Entente Flags Hoisted.
Copenhagen. March 2s.-Emissaries
of the Hungarian revolutionary gov
erning council handed their creden-
tials to the president Of the German.
Austrian national assembly at Vienna
yesterday. according to a Budapest
dispatch received here. Hopes for
the continuance of amicable relations
between Hungary and German Aus
tria were mutually expressed, it is
said.
The Hungarian delegates also Wis
tied the chancellor and the ministers
OF war and finance at Vienna.
The dispatch states the revolu-
tionary government has ordered en-
tente flags to be hoisted on the ho-
tel where the entente missions have
been stopping. and that posters will
soon be issued warning the people TO
respect all foreigners in Budapest.
Urges Army Against Vienna.
London, March 2S.--Premier Le-
nine has sent a. wireless message to
the Hungarian goyernemnt urging 1t
10 send an army against Vienna, ac-
cording to a. Budapest dispatch re-
ceived in Berlin and forwarded by the
Exchange Telegraph company. Ls-
nine promised to advance 1oo,00o,o0o
kronen to finance the project.
Lenine Offers Big Loan.
London, March rs. - Nicholai
I.enine, the bolsheyilx premier of RUS
sia, Is urging the Hungarian reds to
march upon Vienna, offering the
soviet government at Budapest a loan
w 100, 100000 kronen
Austrians Plan Revolt.
Paris, March (Havas.) The
communist elements in Austria are
planning a movement to gain control
of the government, the correspondent
Of the Matin at The Hague says he
learns from Vienna. The movement
if launched would begin simultane-
ously in Vienna, Linz and Gratz.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-28
FOOD STATISTICS
Figures Give Idea Of How America 1,
Feeding World.

'SN'Ns NV 'oSo W i1oW StUIcTlCd Is
Feeding World.
Washington, March 2S.-Some idea of
the extent to which America is feeding
the world, is indicated in figures made
public today by the department of COM
mefce showing the exports Of meat
products to the allied and neutral coun-
tries during February. Fresh beef ex-
ports to the United Kingdom totalled
more than 100000 pounds, with a
value of more than SSH 900; of the
total exports of 114,794.O00 pounds of
bacon during the month, Belgium took
1l,500,000 pounds: France. 3s, 9s2, 900;
United Kingdom. 42,576,O00 pounds;
Italy, Is, 467, 900 pounds; Norway, 4,Ooo.-
900 pounds, with various other countries
taking the remainder
Hams and shoulders to the amount OF
little more than 101, 900 900 pounds
were exported during February. OF
this amount the United Kingdom re-
ceived 1s.500.OOO pounds; France, $780,
900 pounds; Belgium. 1852. 900. pounds,
and other countries 10000, 600 pounds
Lard TO the amount of 24,476. 900
pounds was sent to the United King
dom. 24,000,00O poundy to France, 49,
86i, 900 pounds to Belgium and nearly
100000 TO the other countries.
In addition large shipments of canned
beef, picked pork. and other meat
products were made during the month.
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$4,000. VOLUNTEERS TO BE
CALLED TO GO OVERSEAS
United States War Department Has Prepared
Immediate Call Will Be Published Satur-
day-Duty in France Offered to Relieve
Men Who Wish to Come Home.

=; Washington March2sAn immediate call for 5000 vol
uneers for service Europe has been prepared
partment and probably will be published
centive enlistment the men be offered early duty
rief for the expeditionary forces who
home. ..,s|f 'sae
"" Americans Go to Russia.
London, March 2s.-BrgfJen Wilds P. Richardson u
A. who has been given command Of the expedition
northern Russia, will leave London in few days with
sized detachment of engineers sanitary and replacement
officers for Archangel The engineers will be used repair
and improve the roads from the American front back the
't-fe Lieut.. Gates in Command.
Washington, March 2s-Navy orders published today
the detail of Leutenan Commande John W. Gates
duty 'n command Austro- Hungarian ships Spaato."
Rulnanians Gross Line ~ II
Washington, March as( French Wireless Service. 1.-The
have taken military
against the Hungarian revolutionary government Ge
neya dispatch to the Petit
have crossed the frontier of eastern Gaicia
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ELKs FROM ALL STATES

"Tbrce s,a pays IN Elkdonh' opeu n
f@ @Aw AZ NJ New Orleans. X. Y 4ss.|
! New Orleans. March 2S---Men1berS ~
the Benevolent and Protective Order Of
Ellsa from practically every state in the
union were here today to attend the
three big days IN Elkdom," arranged
by the local lodgeS The celebration waA
formally opened with o reception to
grand lodge officers headed by Grand
Exalted Euler Bruce A. Campbell, OF
East st. Louis.
The grand officers and visitors viii
be entertained tonight at q theatre
party and ball. The feature event OF
the celebration will be a parade Satur-
day participated in besides members OF
the order, soldiers from nearby camps
and sailors from the cruiser Cincin-
natl, gunboat Dubuque. Dolphin and
Petrol and six submarine chasers, al
OF which are in the harbor.
More than 1000 candidates secured
during the nationwide drive will be in
vited at the Old French Opera house
Saturday night.
The new 100000 home erected bv
New Orleans lodge. the leading unit in
point Of membership in the order. will
be dedicated Sunday.
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NOSKE SAYS GERMANY HAS WISH
TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH RUSSIA
Declares Soviet Message to Budapest Untrue as Re-
garding German Troops y No Offensive in
Provinces Planned.

Weimar March 2S.-(via Copen-
hagen )-Replying in the national
assembly Thursday to a question re-
garding the message sent to Buda-
pest by NJ. Tchitcherin, the foreign
minister of the Russian soviet gov
ernment, describing the position OF
the Russian soviet army, Gustave
Noske, the minister OF defense, sad
the Russian statement was untrue SO
far as 1t referred to the German
troops. The Let's and the Lithuan-
ians were mainly involved in the
fighting in the Baltic countries, Herr
Noske declared, and the Germans
had only occupied the railway line
to safeguard the bringing up of sup
plies. The German authorities, ne
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Rushed Russians on Trains.

London, March 2s.-U n. S)--An
uprising, in which the Spartacans
planned to use thousands of Russian
prisoners today in an effort to back
up the bolshevik revolution in Hun.
gary was nipped in the bud by the
Americans In Berlin, said an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from that
city.
The reds had plotted to revolt.
SELLING arms from the Spandau ar
senal for the equipment of several
thousand former Russian prisoners .3f
war at Ruhleben.
The Americans got wind OF the
conspiracy and seized the Russians
during the night. rushing them out
tered throughout the whole country
Royslist Conspiracy Alleged.
Stockholm, March 28.-An alleged
royaiist conspiracy has been discov-
cred at Penza, northwest OF Saratovs
in eastern European Russia, accord-
ing to the Russian newspaper kras-
maya Gazetta, and twenty-one per-
sons have been shot by the bolshevikt
in connection with. the plot. ThA a.
legged leader was Sukotine. a former
marshal of the Russian nobility, who
was local conmissary under the
bolshevik regime. Sukotine was exc
cuted.
The conspirators. according to the
newspaper. planned to palm of al
nephew Of the Bishop OF Ufa as the
Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovitch, carry
him to Moscow and make dramatic
appeal to the people from the Kren-
lin.
The former Grand Duke Dn1itri
Pavlovitch has been in England and
is an honorary captain in the Britt
ish army. He Is next in succession
to the Russian throne to Alexis. the
only son Of the former emperor.
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IN EXCELLENT SPIRIT
OF Understanding, Says Paris Press Of
Big Four's Farley.

Paris, March 2S.-(Havas.) To-day S
Paris newspapers in discussing yester-
days session of the council of four de-
clare extremely important problems d.
rectly connected with Germany's future
boundaries were discussed by the codn-
ell in an excellent. spirit of understand
ing. The Petit Parisien says IL UNDER
stands important results were achieved.
According TO the Matin the territorial
questions involved and the problems of
protecting France adequately have been
Satisfactorily solved, although by means
not foreseen in discussions of the Mob
lens outside of the conference.
AS to the financial problems the solu-
tion reported to have been adopted pro
vides for the payment by Germany of
yearly inStallments on the indemnity OF
which France would receive a portion
sufficient to tighten the burden OF her
budget.
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cREEL DIsCLosEs LETTERS
Makes Summary OF Secret Correspond
ence Of Count CzernIn

ehce OF Count Czernin.
New York, March 2S.-George Creel
former chairman of the committee on
public information. made public here
last night summary of the secret cor
respondence of Count Czernin, late for
eign minister of Austria -Hunse ry.
which was turned over to Edgar Sisson
al Prague by the custodian official of
the bohemian government on Jan. "a
last. One of the most sensational dis
closures was that there was q German
Magyar conspiracy against the Arch
duke Francis Ferdinand. heir apparent
to the throne of Austria. who was as
sassinated at Sarajevo on June 1s, 1914.
because he was considered a rival of
the then Emperor William.
Mr.. Creel said Mt Sisson accepted
the privilege of using the correspond
,ence IN behalf of the United States
government. Translators and a pho
tographer in the service of the COM
nittee on public information were set
at work to translate the documents for
general publication in this country as
the final public contribution of the com
mittee. according 10 Creel.
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ALLIED FOOD TRAINS To-
VIENNA HELD UP BY REDS
Austrian Capital Faces Famine, Result New
Railroad Trouble.
Red Army in Hungary Recruited Rapidly Revolution
lists Seek Good Will of German Austria Entente
Flags Are Hoisted People Warned to
|. ..tHN lE Respect Foreigners ..-in.

Vienna, March 28.A railroad strike been called and
threatens to spread all this country The
strike was called partly for higher wages partly because
OF sympathy with the Russian revolution feared it NAV
tria.
The trouble began last night when employed by the
Southern railroad walked out All traffic this
complete sandst allied food being
stopped AS result of this interruption of
supplies Vienna threatened with famine The
cons dered +. 81 n Is 80
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CHIlEANS EN- ROUTE

Washington. March 2s.-Members of
the Chilean commission of business men
en- route to the United States. have
arrived at Panama, the state depart
ment was advised today. Unable to
secure transportation facilities TO New
York they will leave on a steamer for
New Orleans Sunday. During their stay
at Panama they are being extended
official courtesies by the American le-
CATION at Panama, including a sight
seeing trip on the canal.
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POTASH IN PART PAYMENT

Washington. March 2s. - Senator
Hitchcock was today advised through
ruch, former chairman of the war in
dustries board and now with the Amer
ican peace commission. that in return
for food to Germany the United States
Is to receive potash in paft payment.
There was nothing in Mr.. Baruch's
message to indicate the quantity Of
potash to be sent nor when the first
shipment would arrive
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ALLOWED PRISON LEAVE.

Paris Lawyer Involved In caliaiux Mur-
der Has Breakdown.
Paris, March 2S.--(HavasD--Paui
Comfy, n lawyer who for the past year
has been under arrest charged with
completely in the Callaiux and Bolo
Pasha cases. has been allowed to leave
the prison temporarily. because his
health was fonud to be breaking down
under close confinement.
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ARRIVING TROOP SHIPS

New York. March 2s.-The
following ships bringing troops
home from Europe are sched-
uled to arrive today:
Cruiser st. Louis, with First,
Second and Third battalions.
headquarters company. and
medical detachment. 14sth in
fantry.
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COUNTESS HELD INSANE

Chicago, March 2S-Aurelia Bethlecn.
claiming to be q countess Of Austria
Hungary was taken to the Chicago
Hospital for the Insane today having
been adjudged of unsound mind by the
county court. Countess Bethlen was
arrested by federal agents week ago
as the result of a threatening letter
mailed TO President Wilson.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-28
CAN'T INVOKE REFERENDUM
On Prohibition Amendment In Oregon
Saws Attorney General

Salem, Ore, March 2S.-The referen-
dunn cannot be invoked by the people of
Oregon on the joint resolution adopted
by the last legislature ratifying the ma
tional prohibition amendment to the
federal constitution. according to Atty
Gen. Browns opinion to Secretary of
State Olcutt today.
The encouragement pointed out that
under the laws of Oregon a referendum
can apply only to the law making power
OF the legislature and bills or acts may
be referred. but not resolutions.
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Frost, Says Billy 'Possum.

The winds OF
March sing high
and low, a sort Of
varied Rosary.
and those who
walk look mainly
low because of
varied hosiery.
The weather.
Fair and warmer
tonight and Sat
urd7y. but frost
tonight.
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COURT MEETS TUESDAY

Huntsville, Ala, March 2s.-tSpecial.) }
Judge Henry D. Clayton, of the mid
die district of Alabama, has been des-
ignated to hold the spring term of
federal court In Huntsville and will
convene court here Tuesday morning
next. according to a letter received by
court officials from Clerk Charles j.
Allison in Birmingham.
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FiNNS GRATEFUL FOR
AMERICAN FoODSTuFFs

Stockhalm, March 2S.-T,
Helsingfors newspapers say
that Food Administrator Hoo
ver's generous donation to tn.
+ relief of the Firms have been re-
ceived everywhere in Finland
with gratitude, strengthening
the feeling of sympathy with
America.
Announcement was made In
Washington late in December
that on recommendation of
Herbert c. Hoover the ship
ment of $4,000 tons of food to
Finland has been authorized.
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SUGGESTS THuNDERHOLT
BLOW TO BoLSHEVlSM.

Paris, March 2S.--A thunder
bolt blow to end bolshevism in
the central empires is urged
by Gen. Malleterre In the
Matin. He suggests the occu-
patton of Kiel. Berlin. Dresden.
and Vierna, by allied forces.
Remain in Oanxig.
London. March 2S.--The Brit
/ ish mission In Germany has
recommended that Dantig re-
main a German port and'not be
given to Poland. said an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch.
from Berlin this afternoon.
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OUSTING IMPERiALISTS

New Prussian Regime Vigorously At
tacks Problem.
Berlin, March 2S.-(A. P)-That the
new Prussian government Is vigorously
attacking the problem OF ousting the
members of the imperial regime from
important posts in the provincial ad-
ministration was indicated today by the
appointment OF Herr Phillips. of Bres-
lau. as first president Of Silesia. and
Herr Poller Of Kiel. as head OF the
administration of Scheswig- Holstein.
Both men are socialists.
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POWER HOUSE sURNEp.
Coalfeld Coal Company Susts
Heavy Loss by Fire.
sustain

Hartman, March 2S.--(Special. D-The
power house of the Coalfield Coal com
pany composed of William S. Robinson,
Of Hartman. and c. w. Henderson. of
Knoxville, was totally destroyed by fire
the loss being $4,000. with no insur-
ance. The fine power house was just
completed and ready for operation. and
its destruction will neceSsitate the CON
tinuance of operating the mines bs
mule motor power.
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stated. had agreed no offensive
should be undertaken in Courland or
the Ukraine by German forces.
ut is certain the safeguarding of
the eastern frontier will unfortu-
nately still be necessary" the minis
ter of defense added, but the gov
ernment only entertains a lively wish
TO live in peace and good neighbor-
illness with Russia"
In his wireless message to Buda-
pest NJ. Tchitcherin was quoted in
press dispatches as asserting that
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg was
carrying out an advance on kovno,
which lies directly east of East Prus-
sia and imediately to the south of the
Baltic province of Courland.
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NEW INDUSTRY,
Ground Broken for $4,000 Gsrsae In

Hartman. March 2s.-(SpeciaI.)--
Dirt was broken Wednesday for the
erection OF $4,000 brick garage on
the corner OF Rosns and Morgan streets,
the promoters and owners being Messrs
John H. Reynolds, Charles N. Julian
and Richard Y. Newton all of this city.
The building will be 75 feet front by
l27is feet back, commodlous and up to-
date in every particular.
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CAN'T DEDUCT BONDS
From Valuation OF Banks Capital
Stocks, Rules Court.

Stocks, Rules Court.
Lincoln, Neb., March 2s.--Liberty
bonds owned by national banks cannot
be deducted from the valuations of the
banks capital stock when valuation is
fixed for state taxation purposes, The
supreme court held yesterday in passing
on test case appealed from Aurora.
Neb. The government, which inter-
vened in the case, will carry the ques-
tion to the United States supreme court
it is understood
The government contended liberty
bonds could not be subject TO eis--
direct or indirect taxation.
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BANDIT IDENTIFIED
Plan TO Re-Enset Bank Holdup De.
ciared OF.

New York. March 2s-I Roy Tyler
was positively identified today by De-
tective Albert Doody as one of the two
bandits who held up the East Brook yn
Savings bank on Dec 13 and escaped
with $4,000 after shooting Two bank
employees and Detective Doodv
The Identification was made IN the
presence of George Mccullough. driver
of the taxicab in which the bandits rode
to and from the bank Mccullough
could not Identify Tyler IS one OF the
holdup men.
In view of Docdys Identification the
plan to re-enact tho no dup at the saw
ings Dank was called on