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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
Foreign Relations Committee
To Consider Knox Resolution.
estate of Peace" Vote Not EX-
pected Till After Xmas.
FIGHTING SPIRIT ABANDONED
New Compromise Will Follow
Lodge Reservations Closely.
Democrats to Submit Proposals
to "Mild ReservatiOnists."

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Possibility
that the senate peace treaty fight
might be resumed actively before the
holiday recess developed today when
the foreign relations committee was
called to meet Saturday morning. The
purpose of the meeting was not an
nounced but leaders indicated that an
effort probably would be made to get
committee action on the resolution of
Senator Knox. Republican. of Penn
sylvania. to declare a state of peace
Senate managers hoped to adjourn
for the holidays Saturday night, by
which time it was generally conceded
there would be little possibility of
bringing the Knox measure to a vote
Some members of the committee eX-
pect Democratic opposition so stub
born that even committee action will
be impossible at Saturdays meeting.
Definite proposals for a compromise
on the peace treaty are now being
formed by Democratic senators. These
proposals will be submitted to the
Mild Reservationists" among the Re-
publicans. it was learned today
All Up to the Democrats.
This is the first time that Demo-
Gratis have taken the lead in seeking
agreement on specific terms.
In doing SO they are acceding to the
request of Republicans. who since the
treaty failed. have declined to put for
ward any terms. on the ground that IL
the Democrats want compromise, they
should say definitely how far they are
willing to go.
Leaders Get Last Say.
Adjustment of differences over the
treaty has passed from the hands of
Senator Lodge, Republican leader, to
men who will let nothing stand in the
way of ratification, according to all
indications today. Lodge and Hitch
cock will be called into consultation
only when i: is certain an agreement
has been reached that probably moth
ing can overturn. 1t is evident.
The Democratic proposals now be-
ing drawn up will take the form. it
was stated, of a new set of reserva-
tions. They will be submitted to the
treaty's friends on the Republican side
only when support of the most of the
Democratic senator's has been def
nitely pledged. A senator who is
helping them said today he would not
be surprised if they follow the Lodge
reservations rather closely.
Some Still Stand Pat.
Senators who want the treaty to
"stay dead" are preparing to block ac-
tion by the foreign relations commit
tee, If they can, on the Knox resolu-
tions referred to it yesterday. One of
these proposes ratification of all por-
tions of the treaty except those re-
lating to the League of Nations.
The other simply declares a state
of peace. tIrreconcilable'' senators
said they will oppose any committee
action that might acknowledge that
the treaty is still before the senate, or
that it can be revived on the senate S
own motion.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
ALLEN FOR LIMIT
Urges Legislature Consider
Only Industrial Bills.
Attitude May Sidetrack Drastic
PrOfiteering Measure.
MANY OTHER LAWS PLANNED
Hopkins Program Includes As
sOrtment of New Laws.
Many SOlOns Also Hope for a
General Session.

Profiteering legislation urged by
Richard ]. Hopkins, attorney general,
may be sidetracked during the special
! session If Governor Aliens plan is ap-
proved by the law makers. Governor
Allen will ask that only industrial Leg
islation and matters directly relating
to Industrial affairs be considered.
The governors announcement today
may cause all manner of trouble in
state house circles. Many bills have
been prepared or are being prepared.
large number of the bills affect the
state generally while others merely
relate to technical changes in existing
statutes or provide relief for some
department. Now it is apparently the
governors plan to sidetrack all pro-
posals for new laws which do not
carry the strict administration trade
mark or approval.
May Test His Power.
Inability of the governor to dictate
or control the course of a state legis-
lature in either regular or special ses-
sion may be the stepping stone to
some situations. Attorney General
Hopkins has prepared a very definite
and thoro program for the special ses-
sion. He wants a state anti-profiteer-
ing law which embodies all the ex-
treme phases of the federal Lever act
and adds a few frills for Kansas con-
sumption. He also proposes the pas
sage of bills enabling Kansas towns
and cities to own and operate their
own ice plants and to establish mu-
nate middlemen's profits Direct re-
lief to cities which have quarrels with
gas and oil companies is also proposed
in the attorney generals program.
Limit To Industry Bills.
Now Governor Allen threatens to
rock the boat.
"I believe the legislature should
consider only the matters which gave
cause and reason for the special call, -
said Governor Allen today. TN other
words the work should be limited to
Iegisla ton directly affecting industrial
affairs-the industrial court bill, COM
pensation enactment and measures OF
similar nature"
What about profiteering bills and
similar bills from the attorney gen.
erals officer" was asked.
ST don't know anything about
them" said the governor II havent I
talked with the attorney general. But
I see no reason for prolonging ses-
sion beyond the purpose Of the CALL
May Sandwich Measures.
Asked if the Hopkins progra m
might not be "sandwiched" during idle
moments of the session, the governor
said he was not concerned as to the
manner In which the legislature en-
ployed its loose time.
Many members have special bills
which they hope to offer during the
special session. Other members favor
limiting the work of the session to the
program outlined in the call. Gov
ernor Aliens staten ent today was the
first intimation which has been given
as to the course of the administration
/ in seeking to control the course of the
session.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18

New York. Dec. 1S.-Emma Cold
man and Alexander Bcrkman have
their trunks packed and are ready to
be deported to Russia on five minutes
notice, Harry Weinberger, their coun-
sci, announced today.
They expect the government to
keep its promise to deport them this
week." said Weinberger.
No orders as to when or how to
send the pair to Russia had been re-
ceived today at Ellis Island. where
they are detained, according to Byron
H. Uhl, acting commissioner of immi-
grafton.
The last obstacle to deportation of
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berk-
man, anarchist leaders, was removed
today when the supreme court granted
a request for withdrawal of Coldman's
appeal against the deportation order.
A similar appeal by Berkman was
denied by the court several days ago
and at the same time the court de-
cided on further consideration of Gold
mans case, but request for with
drawa1 was made by attorneys for
Goldman. who decided she would re-
turn to Russia with Berkman.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
Refuses To Be Party to GLANDS
Off" Policy in East.
Steadily Increases Forces Now
Operating in Siberia.
have 10000 TROOPS IN FIELD
Jap Ambassador Attended Con-
ferenee-Abrogates AffiIiatiOn.
Allies Have Decided Not to Sup
port KOIchak and Denekine.

London, Dec. 1S.-Japan was not a
party to the hands Off policy to-
ward Russia agreed upon by the other
allies at the recent unofficial peace
conference" here, it was learned to-
day.
On the contrary, Japan is steadily
Increasing her forces in Siberia Off
cials here declare that while they fail
to understand Americas policy of
keeping troops in Siberia, they attrib-
ute it to a desire to watch Japan.
A1tho the japanese ambassador at
/ tended the conferences at which it was
agreed to withdraw support from
Denekine and Kolchak. and let the
Russians decide their own fate. it now
develops he refused to adhere to the
decision, thereby tacitly reserving to
ia pan the right to decide her own pol
icy toward Russia.
Officials Cannot Understand.
Officials are deeply interested in
War Minister ChurchilPs recent state
ment in commons that Japan's forces
in Siberia are Considerable" and that
they are being increased. Persons in
close touch with the international sit
uation say they are unable to under
stand Japan's reason for increasing
her forces, save for the purpose of Sc
curing a foothold in Siberia while the
other allies attention is directed else
where. These same persons predict
the allies would experience consider
abl difficulty in evicting Japan should
they so desire.
Other alleged reasons for strength
ening the Japanese forces, now esti-
mated at $4,000, are fears of the
spread of Bolshevism into China and
the very apparent danger to the pres
ent forces as the result of Kolchak' $
retreat.
Resumption of the unofficial peace
conference" after Christmas when the
Adriatic and Turkish questions are ex-
pected to be disposed of finally, will
also see the European allies reach
definite decision regarding America S
stand on the peace treaty, 1t was be-
Heved today.
While it is generally understood the
allies agreed last week to accept "rea-
sonable" reservations by the American
senate no line was drawn at that time
asSto what would constitute reason
able" or unreasonable" reservations.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
AWAIT BOOZE SMUGGLERS
Treasury Department VIII Retain Jur.
isdiction Over Coast Guard.

Washington. Dec. 1S.-Efforts to
transfer the coast guard from juris-
diction of the treasury department to
the navy were temporarily slackened
today when it became known that
treasury officials want to keep the
guard for the time being, to block
Smugglers.
With most of the liquor in the
United States in warehouses and
watched by federal agents and with
the remainder dwindling so rapidly
that ''bootleggers" expect soon to be
sold out, the government recognizes
whisky smuggling will become enor-
mously profitable.
The waters between Cuba and Flor
ida are to be very closely patrolled.
it was learned. in the belief that the
smugglers will make Cuba their base
Approximately 5000 men and sew
eral vessels are ready for the work.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
TO NORMAL
Passenger Train Service, Cut
During Strike, Re-Established.
Santa Fe and Union Pacific Re-
viYed Schedules at Midnight.

Passenger train service. cut one
third during the coal crisis, had been
returned to normal in Kansas today.
Trains and mileage eliminated by
the Santa Fe and Rock Island were
returned at 1901 this morning. off
cials announced. Passenger and
freight service cut by the Union
Pacific was re-estab1ished the first of
this week.
The majority of the trains cut in
Kansas comprised locals" So-called
fast" trains did their work during the
curtailment, making practically all
local stops.
Coincident with the return to nor
NAL service, schedules which have
been late for the last two weeks be-
cause of the added burden to trains
left on. also went back to normal
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
COL. SMITH is BETTER
Prominent Kansan in Serious Condi-
ton, However, Due Stroke ApopIexy.

tiOn, However, Due Stroke ApOplexy.
Col. w w. Smith. who was taken to
Stormont hospital Wednesday after
noon after suffering an attack of
apoplexy, was reported slightly better
this morning.
Lying unconscious on the hall floor
of his home, sos Lincoln street. he
was discovered by Mrs. F. B. Gatchell,
Of sos Fillmore street. who called to
see him. A telephone book was
clasped in his hand. Bruises and cuts
about the head and face resulted from
his fall to the floor. He was taken
at once to Stormont hospital and is
now under the care of DR.. F. H.
Scholle.
Grief over the recent death of his
wife may have been a direct cause of
the attack. Colonel Smith had just
returned from the burial of his wife
at Waterville. Kan, last week. He ex-
perienced severe mental and physical
strain the few weeks prior to her
death. it was said
For more than forty years Smith
has been prominent in Kansas politics
He was state senator from Marshall
county for n number of years For
six years he was confidential clerk to
Sen. Charles Curtis. The last few
years Colonel Smith has served as
bailiff OF the Kansas supreme court.
Smith attained the rank of cavalry
colonel during the Civil war offers
to raise regiment of cavalry at the
time the troops were ordered to the
Mexican border and during the world
war We're declined on account of his
age. Last year he was elected COM
mander of the Kansas department of
the q. A. r.
When in Washington, Colonel Smith
was noted for his resemblance to Sen.
Chauncev NJ Depew. Because of this
resemblance he once sat thru a closed
session of the United States senate.
unaware himself that it was a secret
session. after the door keener had ad-
mitted him under the belief that he
was Senator Depew.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
KNITTERS WATCH NEW
Many Women Keep Close Tab on
Trial of Sweetheart Slayer.

Los Angeles. Dec. 1s.-As the
women in Dickens's Tale of Two
Cities" clicked their knitting needles
in the shadow of the guillotine. so
women spectators at the murder trial
of Harry S. New kept their needles
flying here today.
The needles clicking while the ex-
animation of prospective jurors went
forward attracted the attention of
court bailiffs. They called upon Judge
Craig for instructions. but the jurist
refused to interfere. The judge said
it seemed to amuse the women but
did not reflect upon the courts
dignity. Two women have been re-
tanned on the jury. With the regular
panel exhausted the jury is still far
from complete.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
DISGUSTED WITH IRISH
Union Party in Parliament Plans to
Crush Sim Fcin.

London, Dec. 1S.-The national
party in the house of commons has
given notice of motion on the Irish
question reading as follows:
THE house, in view of the fact that
the Sim Fein organiza ton has made
it abundantly clear that it will not ac-
cept any form of home rule retaining g
the sovereign powers of the govern
ment at Westminster. declines to pro-
ceed with legislation which cannot be
acceptable to any considerable section
of opinion in Ireland and calls upon
the government to enforce law and or
der in that country
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
CARLISLE BACK HOME
Wyoming Bandit Recovered From
Wound, Returns to Cell.

Rawlins, wyo.. Dec. 1s.-"Hello
Bill" "Howdy, Cap" These were the
greetings exchanged between Warden
Brine and William Carlisle when the
latter was returned early today to the
Wyoming state penitentiary after a
period of liberty extending over sew
eral weeks following his escape from
that institution in November During
the time that Carlisle was at liberty
he held up a Union Pacific train and
was finally shot and captured two
weeks ago by the sheriff who was
purslIinr him
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
PLAN COAL PRICE HIKE?
Wage Scale Committee of Operators
Discusses New Fuel Situation.

Cleveland. O., Dec. 1S.-The wage
scale committee, representing the coal
mine operators of the central com
petitive district, resumed its sessions
here today after a conference that ran
into the night yesterday without de-
veloping a statement to the public.
Thomas Brewster, ST. Louis, chair
man of the conference, said today that
several members of the committee had
left the city last night and delegated
their powers of voting to those re-
naming. 1t was said the committee
was discussing the coal situation in
general to agree with the possibility
of a raise in coal prices.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
ANNUNzI0 RENICS
Warrior-Poet Delays His With
drawal From Finme.
Women OF City Responsible for
Change of Mind.

Fiume, Dec. 1s.-Obstacles to the
withdrawal of Capt. Gabrielle DAN
nunzio's forces brought about a new
turn in the Fiume situation today and
may block the acceptance of proposals
made by General Badoglio, Italian
chief of staff. Strong pressure is be-
ing exerted by large number of SOL
diers who wish to remain in Fiume
until formal annexation to Italy is
promised and there are also various
elements of the annexationists wait
ing stronger guarantees, even insist
ing that the present garrison be main
tanned here as a regular Italian gar
rison, under the command of dan
nunzio.
Feeling is running at highest pitch
preparatory to the plebiscite which
will be held tomorrow.
Trieste Tuesday. Dec. 16.-The
withdrawal from Fiume of Gabrielle
d'Annunzio and his troops, which was
set for this morning, did not take
place, the women of the town having
impIored the poet-soldier to retain the
present government there. D'Annunzio
announces that he will not leave
Fiume until the plebiscite, which he
has ordered for Thursday. approves OF
his departure. A group of women has
orga nized a demonstration against the
withdrawal of the poet
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18

StlII no POrta weather:
continuation of fine, fair weather
is predicted this morning by S. D..
Flora, state meteorologist.
Practically all territory west of the
Mississippi river reported ideal wealth
er this morning. No rain or snow was
reported during the last "a hours in
Kansas of neighboring states. Rain
was reported from along the Pacific
coast and snow flurries in Chicago
this morning. Today should clean up
the last of the snow, Flora says.
1t was warmer in Havre, Montana,
this morning than it was in Topeka
Havre reported 3S at o'clock while
Topeka recorded a temperature of rs
U'Ontinupd on Page TvOD
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
WANTS FOOD FROM u. S.
Former Official in German Food Ad
ministration TO Visit America

London. Dec. 1s.-August Mueller.
former undersecretary in the German
food administra ton. is arranging to
visit the United States, a Berlin dis
patch to the Times reported.
Mueller will attempt to arrange for
import and export of raw material
and to find the quantity of food avail
able for Germany, the dispatch said.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
PREMIUMS FOR STEEL
Demand So Great Fancy Prices Are
Paid by Consumers

New York. Dec. 1s.-Demani for
steel products continues unabated with
fancy premiums offered for steel for
delivery in the first quarter of next
year. according to financial circles here
today. The head Of one large steel
company is Guo.ed as saying he could
sell his entire output of various steel
products for the fu'I year Of 1920 IL
he wished to satisfy all incoming
orders.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
BRADY GOES IN ACTION
With Son-in-Law as Aide. saIina Edi-
tor "Argues'' Over Bill.

Salina, Dec 1S.-J. L Brady, editor,
and NJ. P. Shipman, business mana
ger of the Salina Daily Union. were ar
rested on a charge of ASA ulting r. K.
Peck. a carpenter, and the case was
set for Tuesday next. Shipman is
Bradys son-in-law. Peck charges that
he called at the Union office to COL
lect an account for carpenter work
and the attack followed a dispute over
the bill. Brady formerly edited the
Lawrence Daily Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
Over 5000 jews Killed in General
Dcncixine's Territory,

Berne. Dec. 1S.-Reports of a fresh
wave of pogroms in the districts of the
Ukraine occupied by General Dene-
kine's forces are printed by the Lem
berg newspaper. Gazetta Wiscrowka.
according to Lemberg adyiceS today.
The newspaper declares that about
5000 Jews were killed in Yekaterino-
slay alone
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
Bella KUN ON TRIAL
Red Dictator Specifically Charged
With Murder at Budapest.

Budapest, Monday, Dec. 18.-BeIa
Kun, former communist dictator of
Hungary, altho still in Austria, was
placed on trial here today on the spe-
cific charge of abetting in the murder
of Artillery Captain Franz Mildner.
Of the Ludovica military academy.
Joint defendants with Bella Kun are
Joseph Dinnyes and a man named
Olar l., who are charged with the ac-
tual crime
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
COMMUNISTS CONDEMNED
Prisoners Were Accused of Participat-
ing in s.Reigh of Terror"

Paris, Dec 13.-Eighteen commun-
lists were condemned at Budapest yes
terday and sentenced to be executed
in the prison court yard today, dis
patch said. Presumably the commun-
lists were among those under trial for
participation in the reign of terror"
in communist rule of Hungary under
the Dictator Bella Kun.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
MEX. FEELS EARTHQUAKE
Much Excitement But No Damage
Caused by Trcmors.

Mexico City. Dec. 1s.-Earthquaks
shocks at o'clock last night caused
some excite.sent among the people.
following the publication of numerous
reports that the end OF the world was
due yesterday. No damage resulted
aItho the shocks were more severe
than those commonly felt in Mexico
City In spite of the excitement there
were no disorders.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
SaIina Is Threatened.

Salina. Dec. 1s.-An epidemic. of
diphtheria is threatened in this city
this winter. DR.. S. T. Blades, county
health officer states and the most rig
i'd rules are to be made regarding the
quarantine of cases and the reporting
of all new cases. Up to Tuesday even
ing there were nine cases in the city
in four days and three of these were
fatal.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
DIG FOR BURIED MINERS
Explosion Wrecked Indiana Mine
Shot Fircrs Caught.

Evansville. Ind, Dec. 1S.-Rescue
parties were digging thru the ruins of
the Bosse coal mine today looking for
two men thought to have been killed
when a gas explosion wrecked the
mine. William Wright and Edward
Seikman were employed as shot firers
and were in the mine when the blast
occurred.
The tipple and shaft of the mine
wore DESTROYED.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
BAVARIA LAYS EMBARGO
Export of Pottery and Household
Goods Is Ordered Ceased.

Berlin. Dec. 1S.-The Bayarian gov
ernment has esta blished an embargo
on the export of household goods. es-
pecially sewing machines, furniture.
glassware aud pottery. Increasing
traffic in these commodities. which
are finding their way abroad will. it is
expected. be checked in this way.
Bavaria's action which follows
similar move on the part of Baden. is
in contravention of the national con-
stitution but the Bavarian government
declares it will rescind the law as soon
as the legislature enacts statutes cal
culated to speedily end the process of
stripping Germany" which is now
inya ding homes and firesides.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
Passports for Picture Brides.

San Francisco. Dec 16.-SenatoF
PheIan announced today he had re-
ceiyed information from Washington
that the Japanese government had de-
cfded to cease issuing passports to
picture brides of japanese in the
United States and that IL VIII make .
definite statement to that effect Feb
ruary 81.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
WEATHER is IDEAL
If This Is End of World Kansas Wants
More of 1t.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS !:
Fair tonight and Friday; moderase temper
atures.
Shippers forecast warns to protect Sc
hour shipments north and west against
a temperature of % degrees; east and south
against 90 degrees.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
ENGINEER Is KILLED
Santa Fe Train Runs Into Open
Switch at Norman. Okla.

Norman. Okla. Dec. 1S.-Engineer
Harry f. Downing OF Arkansas City
was killed and one passenger slightly
injured when Santa Fe passenger
train No IS, ran thru an open switch
late yesterday and crashed into three
box cars On the derail switch Both
engineer and fireman Jumped. The
former hit a switch stand and was
killed instantly. The fireman was un-
injured.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
PULITZER SCHOOL AFIRE
Girl Journalism Frightened, Turn Out
in Zero Weather.

printing plant of the Pulitzer School
of Journalism. Columbia university
last night, damaged the plant 100000.
it was estimated. Girl students in
Fernald hall dormitory near the
building, rushed out into zero weather
when thsy heard the alarm
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18
new POGROMS REPORTED

WOntinned ON Page TwOl
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-18

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Friday; Modcr-
ate temperatures.