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New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Harden Warns Germans
Threats Are Useless
Recalls Hard Conditions I'm
posed by Bisr,arck in 1871;
Situation Notu Is Reversed

ZURICH, April 29.-Maximilian Har-
den, in the latest number of "De
Zukunft," recalls the behavior of vic
torious Germany in 1871 and the heavy
yoke that Bismarck placed on France
IN connection with the present stua-
tion and the tactics of the German
political leaders
an 1871, at the time of the peace
pourparlers," he writes, "Jules .Favre,
annoyed, slightly raised his vice. Bis
marck then began to speak in Ger
man, although he was perfectly aware
that Favre did not know word of
German. When some wonder was
manifested at his behavior, the Chan
cellor declared that there was no need
for him to behave more politely than
French plenipotentiaries diu, When
asked what attitude Germany would
adopt in case of French refusal to
sign the treaty, Bismarck replied:
We will continue to occupy the
forts. The armistice is not likely to
be prolonged, and in any case we will
lock up Paris more tightly than be-
fore. Our measures will prove eff
cient when the French feel the pangs
of hunger; in the mean time we will
ask for their arms and their guns. Let
them cry if they like; they would at
last realize how ridiculous it is to
make formidable threats which it is
impossible to carry out to a victorious
enemy
"ln 1919 the situation is the same
for the Germans, ana the Iron Chan
cellor would think that we are threat
enlng too much. From the beginning
the Weimar Assembly has declared
that our opponents had adopted an i'm
pudent attitude.
Herr Dernburg recently made
threats again in the "Tageblatt.' He
also said, according to the formula of
karolyi, that if Germany does not OBJ
tain the peace she has a right to she
VIII open her gates wide to Bolshev-
ism. For the present let US be con-
tent if the honorable Deputy opens
vide to us the pates of the splendid
villa he possesses at Grunewald."
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Neutrals May Send
Food Into Germany
Without Permits
Naval Armistice Authorities
Remove Restrictions on
Fishing in the North Sea;
Northern Blockade Lifted

PARIS. April 2o.-The Supreme Eco.
nomic Council ut It's meeting Monday
passed upon measures for feeding Ger.
many and the northern neutral coup-
tries and Switzerland. 1t was an
nounced tho naval armistice authori-
ties have removed restrictions on Ger
man fishing in parts of the North Sea.
The official statement reads:
THE Supreme Economic Council met
at 10 a. M. on April % under the chair-
manship of Lord Robert Cecil
Concerning German fishing in the
Skagerrak and Cattegat, the council
was advised thar after its action at the
last meeting upon the German REQUEST
Tor permission to fish in those waters
the naval armistice authorities have
removed restrictions as to the Cattegat
and have extended the North Sea limits
so as to permit the German fishermen
to make use of a passage free of mines
to and from the several fishing areas.
1T was reported to the council that
the blockade section has taken appro-
pirate steps to give effect to the de-
clsion of the council that the rationing
regulations established during the war
with respect to the importation of
commodities into the northern neutral
countries and Switzerland be sus-
pended. In consequence hereafter all
commodities other than a specified list
of war material may be imported into
those countries without restriction on
quantity 1t has also been decided
that shipments of foodstuffs from the
countries in question to Germany may
be made without the requirement pre-
viously existing that each shipment re-
ceive the approval of the Interallied
Trade Committee in the respective
countries.
ITO facilitate commerce and the for
warding of relief supplies, the council
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
JeweHers Open War
On German Goods
National Board Of Trade
VIII Consider Acti0n
at NJ Getting To-day

The Nationa! Jewellers Board Of
Trade, at meeting tomorrow, will
consider what action can be taken 20
stop the sale of clocks and other mer-
chandise of the trade marked Ger
many" and presumably made in that
country. The board was informed yes
terday that such enemy goods were
being placed on the market openly.
One of the largest jcwelry import
ing houses on Maiden Lane admitted
yesterday having received several
thousand small desk clocks If this
manufacture. At a iewelry jobbing
company one of the clocks bearing the
German brand was displayed, and it
was said that small orders could be
filled Immediately.
According to the representative Of
an American clock company, guam
tity of the presumably German clocks
already have found their way into
small retail stores on the East Side.
Some of the dealers are said to have
replaced the German dials with white
or luminous faces.
1t is believed the clocks were brought
over from Holland, where they had
been held after consignment by Ger
man firms. AS they are sold about
"a cents cheaper than the American
clock of the same type, they were dis
posed of quickly.
Local clock manufacturrs have pro-
tested to the local Federal authorities
against permitting the sale of the
enemy clocks. They have been adj
vised to carry their complaint to the
War Trade Board at Washington.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30

agreed to the recommendation Of the
blockade section that hereafter ship
ments may be made through Germany
of all commodities except unfinished
munitions of war. provided the ship
ments are covered by license OF an
lnterAliied Trade Committee or, where
no stch committee exists. by license
from the relief administration.
"Ihe council considered the impof.
tant question Of facilitating CONNER
cial and relief traffic on the Danube
River, but deferred final action In
order to permit the further study Of
the seycsal methods Of regulation
which were proposed.
In pursuance OF iis plans Of i'm.
proving eoal production and distribu'
tion TO meot the ptoseht general deficit
in the European coal supply the coan.
ell decided that the Director General
Of Relief should for the present bo
charged With all matters IN nn on,
deavor to incfcaHe the conl production
III the former empire OF Austfia.liun-
gary and Poland The director general
Of relief Is TO work through the mis-.
sion OF the communications section OF
the council, which is charged with the
operation Of through railroad services
for the distribution Of food supplies
IN the territories IN question"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Britain Recognizes Monroe Doctrine
As an international Understanding

pARIS April 20 (By The Associated PressTe British dega
on issued to-day series of the covenant of
the league of nations their definite views and making
changes from the official analysis issued Sunday With
the section dealing Monroe Doctrine the
mcntares
"Article 2 makes clear that the not intended to
abrogate weaken other long they
sstent with which members of the
have hereafter for the of
Such would include treaties for compulsory arb
aton and military conventions that genuinely defensive
"The Monroe and similar understandings put
the category They have shown themselves in history to be-
instruments of national ambition but guarantees OF The
origin of the Monroe Doctrine we'll known 1t proclaimed in
1928 America from becoming theatre for nrgues of
European absoutism At first principle OF American foreign
policy international understanding and is
egmate Of the United States to that the
covenant should recognize that fact
with the spirit of the
principles of the league expressed in Article 10
the whole world of the principles of this
should the meaning of the latter
and European the
S there settle it,
that the commentaries that
"has international understanding"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Compulsory Insurance
Law for Health Urged
Reconstruction Board Tells the
Governor State Interest
Demands Measure

Recommendations that a compulsory
health insurance law be enacted by the
State Legislature were forwarded to
Governor Smith yesterday by the New
York State Reconstruction Commits
sion. Declaring the insurance fore
most measure Of essential and en-
forcedble health protection" the report
continues:
at is fundamental in the industrial
and social life of the community that
we have physically able and healthy
citizens. There cannot be adequate
industrial production, nor can the arts
Of peace be pursued effectively, when
people are suffering from the thou
sand minor and major ills, many of
which can be prevented if adequate
provisions were made for proper
medical care of workers"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Romans, on CapitoIine,
S,ueuy to Haze Fiusne
Mass Meeting Held on Histor-
ica! Spot Solemnly Takes
Oath TO .Support Orlando

ROME, April Demonstration in
Rome yesterday in support of the gov
ernments stand on tho Adriatic aues-
tion eliminated in great mass meet
ing, convoked by Prince Colonna, he
mayor, on the Capitoline Hill. The
citizens gathered at the mass meeting
passed unanimously resolution asking
the annexation Of all territory given
to Italy by the treaty of London and
also Fiume. The resolution urged the
government to remember the "suffor-
ings and hope Of Spalato and Ttnu."
While the famous Capitoline bell was
rung the agsemblngo took solemn
oath to remain united. Prince Colonna
presided ut tho meeting and municipal
officials attended.
A procession eftcrward went to tho
Quirinal, where the King and Queen
appeared on the balcony Of the palace.
With them were soldiers who had been
wounded in the war. The crowd cheercd
and cried "Fiume! Dalmatia!"
President Wilson is challenged by
the "Giornale d'Itala" to appeal to his
own parliament, as Premier Orlando
has done, and to show the world that
his policy has not unanimous support,
like that given the italian Premier, but
that of simply a majority of Congress- y
A telegram from SeDehlco, IN Dal-
malta, seventy miles southeast of
Trieste, published in the "Epoca.' says
that DR.. Anton Koroseo, President of
the Jugo-Slav party, has arrived. at
Spalato, a seaport in Dalmatia, accom-
panied by Serbian officers, and has or
ganized an anti-1tallan demonstration
there. The telegram adds.
"The Italians at Spalato blame the
weak attitude of the American naval
authorities for permitting public anti
Italian manifestations, notwithstanding
the orders of the InterAllied Council
cf Adr,iralc
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
ambassador Page Says
Orlando Stands Firm
Reports After Long Conference
With Premier That Italy
viii Not Sign Paris Treaty

PARIS, April 20 CBy The Associated
Press). Ambassador Page telegraphed
from Rome to-day that he had gathered
from Premier Orlando in long con
ference Monday that the Premier did
not intend TO return to Paris for the
signing of the peace treaty. The
Premer expressed regret that the time
was SO short before the arrival Of the
Germans.
This was only one Of the disturbing
complications presented by the Italian
situation as the time approaches for
tho delivery Of tho peace treaty to
the Germans.
Prefers Trouble from without
The Italian Premier. tho telegram
from Ambassador Page added, felt that
his action either way would have seri-
ous conaequoncea, but it was prefera'
Bile to hive trouble from without Italy
rather than from within Italy, because
the present state of public feeling in
Italy would not justify the signing of
treaty which did not include Italian
aspirations.
Ambassador Page said he had token
steps to have the Italian autMori-
ties suppress manifestations directed
against President Wilson. AS result
one of the principal demonstrations in
Rome was given up.
Should Premier Orlando not return
for the signing OF 5he treaty, it would
give the situation a more serious as
pect than the departure of the Italian
delegation, as the Allies would be re-
quired to take final action without the
participation Of Italy. While there is
every desire to avoid this result, the
indications are that the Allies will
proceed with the signing if Italy de-
cides 10 withhold participation.
Ambassador Page said he thought
the situation had been aggravated by
Italian newspaper criticism based on a
wrong Interpretation of President vii
sons attitude. and added that all those
interested in preserving good relations
between the two countries should do
their best to prevent such disturbing
factors from having play.
Premier Orlando said ne considered
the situation serious, but that his de-
sire was to ameliorate it and restore
calm. The Premier said he deeply re-
gretted that the breach had occurred d
and had been much disturbed
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Let White Help Try
Kaiser, Says Parker

IN REPLY to a query from The Trib-
4 une concerning his choice of an
American to sit on the proposed aoorM
court to try former Emperor William,
Alton B. Parker tclegraphed from,
Rochester last night as follows:
ut will help toward the mainten-
ance Of world peace to make the
heads of government, whatever their
titles, know that if any personally
contribute toward starting a war they
will be put on trial before a world
court. Hence, it is both wise and
just to put the former German En-
peror on trial.
at seems to me that it would be
most appropriate to appoint Chief
Justice White, the head Of the Su
prcme Court of the United Sta tes
and the greatest court in all the
world. We all know that no one of
our hundred millions of people is
better equipped than he to perform
that great trust"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Delegates Previously in City
- Pass Unguarded Through
Streets; Mayor Appeals
for Dignified Attitude
Thirty Women i'm Party
Berlin Calls Meeting of
Peace Committee of Ma
tional Assembly Friday

VERSAILLES, April 90 (By The AS
sociated Press THE main German
peace delegation arrived at the Vau-
cresson station at $3.50 o'clock this
evening and came to Versailles by au-
tomobile.
The Germans we're busjly engaged
to-day in and between the three hotels
they occupy The Germans passed
freely through the streets without
incident and with no police guards.
The space in the palace park set
aside for the Germans has been closed
to the public. The reserved area in
cudes several thoroughfares, which
resulted in a few incidents when the
police turned pedestrians back
One American colonel, who took the
usual route to his Office, was refused
permission to pass. He protested to
the French authorities, and instruc-
tions were issued to the police to use
moro discretion.
Thirty Women in Party
Eighty-seven members of the Ger
man commission arrived last night, be-
ing the second party to reach here. OF
these thirty were women. The Ger
mans include the commission on limi-
tation Of ornaments, composed of Drs.
Won Becker and Schall and Major
Botticher, and that on commercial af-
fairs. Sixteen of the latter commits
sion are women. With the party were
the official courier, Won Bismarck; a
doctor, barber and Rudolph Brand,
the press representative. There were
also number of telegraph and tele-
phone operators.
The party left the train at the little
station of Vaucressen, twelve and n
half miles from Paris, from which
place they drove to Versailles in auto
mobiles. The Mayor Of Versailles,
Hehri Simon, posted a proclamation
appealing to the population to main
tain dignified and calm attitude, and
also appealed TO ths viBitors TO ab-
stain from "inopp0rtsne manifesta-
tions and indacretIons."
May Admit Public Later
While there VIII be but few wit
nesuoa 10 the signature Of the treaty
in the Hall Of Mirrors, the Mayor has
asked that the public be admitted dur
ing tho days following that event so
they may see the arrangements of the
historic apartment. All the buildings
here will be decked with flags on the
day that the treaty is signed.
BERLIN, April 29,--The peace com
mittee of the German National AS
sembly has been called to meet Friday
at the Chancellor's palace in Berlin
the newspapers announce.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
T'ext OF Presidents
Statement on Italy
Complete Declaration Ciuen
Out in Paris Reiterates De-
rr0nd for Peace of Justice

PARIS, April 30 (By The Associated
Press "A statement was issued to-
night dealing with the memorandum
sent by President Wilson to the Italian
delegation on April Il, with permission
to make it public in Italy, and which
was given out to-day in Rome. Pre-
mler Orlando referred to il in his
speech in the Chamber Of Deputies.
complete copy of the Presidents
statement, under the heading "Mcmo-
Tandum Concerning the Question of
1tailan Claims on the Adratic," fol-
lows:
There is no question to which I
nave gwen more careful or anxious
'nought than | have given to this.
because IN common with all my col
leagues 1t Is my earnest desire to
see tne utmost justice done to Italv.
throughout my consideration Of
II, however. l have felt that there
was one matter in which | had no
cnolce and could wish to have none
! lei, bound TO square every conclus-
ION 'nat ! should reach az accurately
az possible with the fourteen nr;nci,
pies Of peace which / yet forth n
my address to the Congress Of the
uni,ed States on the 9Th Of January.
1919, ana IN subsequent addresses.
Peace on II Points
These fourteen points and tho
principles laid down in the subse-
quent addresses we're formally adont-
ea with only a single reservation nv
me powers associated against Ger
many and Will constitute the basis of
peace with Germany. 7 do not feel
at liberty 10 suggest one basis for
peace with Germany and another for
peace with Austria.
~ Will be remembered that In re-
ply 70 communication from the
austrian government offering Ia en-
ter INTO negotiations for an armiat;rc
ana peace On the basis Of the fou,-
teen points 10 which / have alluded
ssid that there was one matter IN
wh'eh those points no longer applied
Jhey had demanded astonomy far
the several states which had CON
atstuted parts of the Austro~ Hun
garian Empire, and ! PORTED ont
fnat II must nov be fsft 10 the choice
of the psople Of theae several conn
tr.as what their destfnieg and po!itl-
cal relations should be-
Ihey have chosen with the svm-
patny Of the whole world tobe set ,,p
~ independent states. Tho com
plete separation from Austria and
ths complete dissolution Of the Aus
tfo~ Hungarian Empire has given a
nsw as0ect and Significance to the
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Special Pledges Hinfed
as League Is accepted

PARIS, April 2G.-~The covenant OF
the league Of nations arouses little on
thusiasm In the press Of this city. In
deed, many of the principal ncws-
papers refrain from comment alto
gethor. "O'Tuvre." which always has
been II champion Of the league and Of
President Wilson. says:
Speaking generally, VIC nrc bound
TO say the pAct Of the league Of ma
tions causes certain amount Of dis
appointment. It's twenty-six articles
constitute really the atatutea Of the
League OF governments TO safeguard
their territorial sovereignty, and nrc
not new charter Of the law OF ma
tions which had been hoped for"
The newspaper thinks that the rcsig-
nation shown by Belgium, Japan and
France must be due to promises or
special guarantees which will be
known, perhaps, "whcn diplomacy is
no longer secret"
Writing in the echo dc Paris"
"Pertinax," spokesman or the Nation
alists, declares outright, "The league
of nations is dead before birth" He
also refers TO rumors of treaties being
made between the Allied powers, re-
marking: "To reassure us, Premier
Clemenceau and Foreign Minister
Pichon allege they hold favorable al
liances in their portfolios. These
parchments must be beautiful, COM
plete and eloquent to justify such
dociity on the part of the French
minis sters."
All the newspapers point out that
great concessions were made by
France. Some of the journals go so
far as to declare that these conces-
sions amount to a surrender. AS a
whole. however, the press expresses
the hope that later amendments will
result in satisfying what arc regarded
a legitimate claim of France and the
tther countries which, as the Havas
Agency summary of the comment
words it, Showed their moderation by
abstaining from insisting yesterday
upon an immediate vote" on the
changes in the covenant which they
were advocating.
LONDON, April 29.-"The Manchcs-
ter Guardian" while considering the
Japanese amendment to- the covenant
of the league of nations far too vague
regrets that "nothng has been done
toward satisfying the deep emotion it
expressed" and considers that so long
as color prejudice cndures any league
of nations will hc an imperfect in
strument.
"The Guardian says that statesmen
cannot march far ahead of their peo-
Piles in matters CT this kind, although
they should discourage. rather than
encourage, prejudice, and hopes that
so far as the color bar is founded on
ignorance, lack of sympathy and mis-
understanding, the cooperation of the
league Of nations will tend to dispel
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30

has again intervened in the Italian
situation by sending one of his trusted
associates to communicate personally
with Premier Orlando at Rome.
While the desire is to conciliate Sig
nor Orlando, yet the Premier advised
against the inclusion of Fiume under
tlement difficult, if not impossible.
The person bearing the message was
a member of the Asquth Cabinet with
Mr.. Lloyd George.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Prosecutor Demands
Death for Humbert
Addressing Jury, He Urges the
Same Penalty as Inflicted
ON BOlO Pacha

PARIS, April 29.--At the trial TO day
of Senator Charles Humbert, who is
charged with having had dealings with
the enemy, Captain Mornet, the gov
ernment prosecutor, in his address to
the jury declared that the only penalty
that should be given in the case was
the same as that meted out to Bolo
Pacha-the death penalty.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30

settlements which may be effected
with regard at any rate to the east
ern boundaries of Italy.
"Personally I am quite willing
that Italy should be accorded along
the whole front of her northern
frontier, and wherever she comes
into contact with Austrian territory,
all that was accorded her in the So
called pact of London, but | am of
the clear opinion that the past Of
London can no longer apply to- the
settlement of her eastern boundaries.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
Il. S. Officers Hooted
In Streets OF Fiume
Anti- american Demonstrd-
tions Are Quelied BY Brit
isEs and French Troops

COPENHAGEN, April 20 (By The
Associated Press There have been
noisy ti-American demonstrations in
Fiume.
American officers were hooted in the
streets, according to n report received
by way of Germany, and British and
French troops maintained order With
difficulty.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
ON
KiaO-chau Is
Offered Japan
Continued from page /

possessions in China Will be formally
turned over to Japan, with provisions
nsuring their return to China by the
league of nations under just con-
ditions.
Before the meeting of the council,
President Wilson received Baron Ma
kino and Viscount Chinda. Their con-
ference lasted nearly an hour. Pre-
sumably, the question of Kiao-chau
was under discussion.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
18TH ENGINEERS PARADE

Starts from 9nth Street at Ffth Ave,
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 30th, ut 1000 A. NJ
Al Interested who have nat received
tickets for stand may occupy any seats In
stands north Of soth Street ant, south OF
itth street on wRst Side Of fifth Ave.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-30
d. 8. Minister Going to Prague.

WASHINGTON, April 20.~-RichAr1
q. Crane, formerly private secretary
TO Secretary of State Lansing. will sail
Saturday for France, enroute to Prague,
where he viii establish an American
legation, having been appointed Amer
lean Minister to Czccho-Sloyakia. Mr..
t''fano will spend short time In Paris
before proceeding to Prague through
italy,