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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Program Now is to Hand Treaty to Hun Dele
CATION April Is for Their Signatures
on the Dotted Lines.
.RAT|FY TREATIES AFTER TWENTY DAYS
Special Session of United States Congress
Before First of June to Officially End
the Great War.

been outlined, the treaty will cover
all other ground completely.
Exclusive United Press dispatches
of March % stated Germasy would
be allowed an army of 100000 men,
navy Of six battleships, six light
cruisers and twenty-four destroyers
and torpedo boats, and no military
air. force. Also that she would be
rendered further impotent through
allied control of her war materials.)
The military and naval terms Will
contain approximately 10000 words
reparations the same, waterways and
responsibilities about 5000 each
Boundaries, which will require al
least 5000 words, will give Alsace
Lorraine to France, as well as giving
the French possession of the Saal
coal mines. The valley will be ad
1ninistered by France as mandatory
for the league Of nations for fifteen
years, after which plebescite will
be held. The Rhine boundary is not
changed, but the forts will be dis
mantled and France will be given
guarantees against attack which she
has characterized as most accept
able"
The waterways provisions include
internationalization Of the Rhine,
Elbe and Odor rivers. The Kiel ca
nal will be left in Germanys pos
session, but will be open to passage
of all ships in peace time, and It's
forts will be dismantled.
AS outlined to The United Press
Yesterday, the reparations section OF
the treaty probably will be based on
provisional minimum indemnity OF
s25 ,O0O. .OOO, 900. The permanent repa'
rations commission will be expected
to get as much more as Germany's s
financial and economic condition
permits after the initial installment
Of $4,000, 100000, which will be paid
within two years. The general be-
lief is that France will get about
SIS per cent of the total amount OF
indemnities.
While the responsibilities commit
tee has agreed on Indictment and
trial of minor enemy officials in the
countries in which their crimes were
committed, the question of whether
the former kaiser and his chief ac-
completes shall be corporally pun
ished probably will be determined at
the plenary session next week, owing
to the fact that the committee failed
to agree on this one point.
Premier Clemenceau conferred
with Colonel House yesterday after
noon and expressed entire satisfac
| ton with the progress OF the peace
work. He is understood to have IN
| formed House that the Mathis at
| tacks against President wilson are
not inspired by the government. On
the contrary, he said, the attacks
were directed more at him than al
! Wilson.
Lloyd.George in London.
+ LONDON, April 15-Premier Lloyd
! George, who arrived from Paris las
night, was expected to lay the case
! (Continued on page %
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
House to Determine Whether He Shall be Inn
peached or Merely Censured for Grant
ing Pardon.
MINORITY REPORT ALSO CONES UP
Next on Program is Investigation of All Iowa
Insurance Companies, Branded as
Gang of Robbers.

nority report to have it substituted
for the majority's recommendation.
Whether the house may legally
censure the chief executive is puz-
zling many members, 1t is said.
II this may be done, 1t is under
stood that Attorney General Havner
will come In for his share through
resolutions which already have been
drawn up.
Proportional strength OF the two
factions on the floor can hardly be
estimated. Inside politics are being
played for the lead card. an assem-
blyInan said.
To Probe Insurance Companies.
DES MONIES, Iowa. April 15S--
State fire insurance companies are
next IN order for Investigation. A
resolution passed by the house with
but one dissenting vote, orders
thorough probe of all state fire insur-
ance companies under the direction
of the office of the attorney general.
Representative Miller Of Boone
county, who introduced the resolu-
tion flayed the companies as gang
of grafters and robbers" and said
that the people Of Iowa are being
held up.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Want Contracts Renewed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servee. J
WASHINGTON April 15.--Negotia-
tions are under way between the
Los Angeles Ship Building company
and the Skinner e Eddy Co.. Seattle,
and the shipping board for rein
stating of contracts for ship con-
struction. Revision of the ship build
ing program had caused the cancella-
tion of big contracts in each of the
west coast yards.
Officials here said the new con-
tracts, If they were let, would speci-
fy ships Of larger probably
10000 tons-than were provided in
the original contracts. Although no
final action has been taken in either
case. officials declared the new con-
tracts would include a construction
cost of 'fbelow S150 a ton"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
RUSSIANS
DEFEATED
BY ALLIES
Battle at Uros Ozero Results
in Forty six Bolsheviki
Soldiers Being
Killed.
CANADIAN LOST LIFE
Brigadier General Richardson Leaves
for ArchansIe to Take Charge
Of Situation
There.
CANADIAN LOST LIFE

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Bng.
Gen. Wilds P. Richardson, command
ing American troops at Murmansk,
Russia, left yesterday with his staff
end replacement officers to take charge
Of the situation at Archangel, where
American troops mutinied two weeks
ego, war department cable announc-
ed today.
General Richardson wired General
Pershing Sunday that the military sit
uation In his sector appeared salts
factory. AS he is believed to be in
communication with Archangel, it ID
expected at the department that the
morale of the American troops has
tbeen restored at least in part.
Richardson's message told of a bat.
tie between friendly Russians, SUP,
ported by allies, and bolshevih IL
which the allied forces attacked and
occupied Uros Ozero, April II. Bot
sheviki casualties were: forty-six kill
eo, nine wounded and twenty-six pris-
oners. They lost two field guns, one
machine gun and 1000 shells.
Allied casualties were one Canadian
sergeant killed and one French ser.
geant wounded.
Richardson expects to be at Arch
angel Sunday.
The message came from Richardson
hy way Of General Pershing, to whom:
it was sent originally.
Retreat Of Ten Miles.
LONDON, April 15.-A bolshevik
official communiaue received by wire
less today said:
"In the Mu1mansk region, owing to
enemy pressure, we abandoned Urod
ard Urod lake
A later communique said the bolshe-
vik had retreated ten miles south of
the lake
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Is After New Record.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
FORT WORTH, Texas, April To-
Maj. T. c. MacAuley was enroute to
Jacksonville, Fla, today after making
flight from Sandiego, Calf, to Fort
Worth, Texas.
The major, commander Of Taliaferro
field here, flew from Sandiego to Fort
Worth, 1880 miles, in ten hours and
ten minutes, stopping at Tucson. Ariz.,
and Sweetwater, Texas. His nonstop
flight from Tucson to Sweetwater was
goo miles. He should arrive in Jack
sonvflle today Major MacAuley is
trying for new coast to coast record.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
fBy Fred s. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent.

lBy fIeu .. reTSuSou, OliIcu IicSo
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, April 15.-The peace pro
gram was authoritatively outlined to
The United Press today as follows:
The treaty will be handed to the
Germans April 25.
If the Germans have plenary pow
ers, it will be signed almost immedi-
ately; otherwise it will first be sub
mitted to the German government at
Weimar.
Separate treaties will be presented
to Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria
within few days after the Germans
arrive at Versailles.
AS soon as all treaties are signed,
period of twenty to thirty days will
be permitted for ratification by the
allied governments.
When two-thirds Of the govern
ments have ratified the treaties they
become effective.
President Wilson is expected to
+ call special session Of congress for
| this purpose not later than June /.
The little five" (foreign ministers
council) met today to discuss the
mechanical details of the final peace
sessions. Under present plans, a
plenary session probably will be held
next week in which the new cove
nant Of the league of nations will
be presented, as well as the final re-
ports of other commissions.
No definite decision has been
reached regarding the work after the
German delgates arrive, but it is un-
derstood special committee COM
posed Of the big four" will deal with
them. The treaty will be gone over
and the various points explained. The
Germans are then expected to re-
turn to Weimar and submit the
treaty to their government. This
plan naturally will be altered il the
German delegates have plenary pow
ers, as they will then be able to sign
the treaty without leaving Versailles.
The cleaning up of the important
questions involved in the treaty came
like whirlwind, and, although some
"details are still outstanding. they
can be speedily whipped into shape.
The Adriatic question under consid-
eration by the big four today will
not slow up the treaty with Ger
many. This and other problems can
continue under debate while the ne
gotiations are under way with the
Germans.
The treaty to be handed the Ger
mans April 25 will be at least $4,000
words long, according to the best
estimates. 1t probably will consist
general introduction in which
al the principles will be set forth
and will be followed by specific pro-
aocols covering separate divisions.
among these protocols will be the
eague of nations covenant, to which
ae Germans will subscribe, although
aey will not be admitted to mem
Dership in the league until they are
voted In under the covenant provi-
aon for acceptance OF new members
IN addition to the military and
laval terms. which have already
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
courtmartiai of Captain.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
PARIS, April 15.-Courtmartial OF
CAPTAIN Edmund Chamberlain. trans
ferred here from London, will be
completed by the end Of this week,
it was predicted today Several wit
nesses examined by the prosecution
when the trial was resumed yester.
day offered testimony In an effort to
show motive for Chamberlain's al,
legged desire to obtain military hon
mrs Chamberlain, United States
marine. is charged with winning the
distinguished service cross through
forged recommendations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
TAFT STILL BOOSTING
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

former president Conditions in
Europe are such that we must have
a union OF nations"
Taft said the covenant was not
perfect and that perhaps it would
not work as expected every time,
but abolition of one-haf of the wars
is worth the effort and adoption OF
the league of nations.
Excessive, armament of nations
must be abolished if we are to have
continued peace" Taft added. The
league of nations makes this it's first
step. Another great step toward
neace in the covenant is the clause
that makes secret diplomacy a thing
of the past. Treaties must be made
public
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Eoreed 70 Abandon Trip.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service
DALLAS, Texas, April 15.-After fly
ing from Sandiage, Calf, to ShreVe
port. La, with but three stops and IN
record time, Major T. c. MacAuley'
commandant at Taliaferro field, tor'
Worth. Teaxs, was forced to give up
his proposed coest-to-coast flight last
night.
The major ran into heavy winds over
Shreveport and was forced to turn back
landing at Love field, Dallas. lie was
enroute to Jacksonville, Fla.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
MARTIAL LAW
IN TIPPERARY
Thousands on Strike in Limerick as
Protest and Many Workers
Parade Streets Of
Dublin.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service
DUBLIN, April 15.-Owing to Po-
litical unrest and disturbances, mar
tial law has been proclaimed in the
counties of Cork, Limerick, Upper
ary. Kerry. and Roscommon.
Thousands of persons have gone
on strike In Limerick as protest.
against establishment of martial law
thousands of workers also paraded
the streets OF Dublin in protest.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
RA|NBONS
MARCH N
9 Division to Parade in
ashingtoh After Return
< 3 from European Bat
q q tlefields.
.PID EMBARKATION
Leviathan Unloads Secretary Baker
and Leaves Thursday wltt,
Cargo of Sol
diers.
EMBARKATION

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
BREST, April 15.-The entire Rain
bow division will parade in Washing
ton, it was announced here today.
Embarkation of the division fol
home is progressing. The 149th field
artillery was loading it's equipment
today. The Leviathan, which arrived
here with Secretary Baker yesterday
will sail for New York with part OF
the Rainbow division Thursday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
ADDRESS in Iowa Methodist
Church by Former Presi-
dent of United States.

united Press Leased Wire ServiceJ
tNDlANOLA, Ia, April 16.-There
an be no peace treaty without the
ceptance of the league Of nations
The world, William Howard Taft
members OF the Methodist
aarch .,ere last night.
inc peace treaty means nothing
we cannot enforce it" said the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15

ough police force, state constabulary,
firemen and the police force OF the
United States Steel corporation, all
armed with bayonetted rifles and re-
volvers, broke up an alleged bolshe-
Wiki meeting here last night
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
BLANDENSvILLE, H., April 15.-
Clarence Murphy's chicken house was
infested with mites. Kerosene would
get them, he heard. He saturated the
house and touched e match. 1t got
'em.
They Started That Way.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 15.-Bandits
tried holding UP Henry Petris store
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
NeM snanish Cabinet.

rIJnited Press Leased Wire Seryice.l
MADRID, April 15--Antonio Maura
today was engaged in formation of a
new Spanish ministry, as result OF
acceptance of Count Romanones' res
ignation as premier.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Kew 70 sevasto pol.

rITuited Press Leased Wire SerVice.l
PARIS, April 15.-The Matin re-
ported today that the Ukrain1an Dol
sheviki have captured Simferopol, IN
the Crimea, key to SevastopoL
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15

limited Press Leased Wire Service. !
FARRELL, Pa, April 15.-Scores
OF Farrell business men and private
citizens, headed by the entire Dor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

Henry reaching for revolver, sug-
gested they go to hell" They start
eC; Immediately.
1900 Mile Argument
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15-A
4.20O mile argument ended today
when Captain Lundin fired a galley
man for refusal to wear shirt. The
argument started when the steamer
Thalia left Honolulu and ended when
she docked here.
Goes Against Grain.
NEW YORK. April 15--Justice
Frothingham sighed when he fined
John Mariani s15 for punching a cafe
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
For Early Convoy

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The fol
lowing organizations have been as
signed to early convoy from France
the war department announced to-
day:
Three hundred and twenty-third
bakery company. 401st telegraph bat.
talon, 18th company, second ma
chanics regiment, air service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Ohio Trops Return.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Thirty- five
officers and 1.24S men OF the S32nd
infantry, mostly Ohio, arrived today
on the French liner Canopic. The
transport sailed from Marseilles on
March 20 and was nearly week
overdue The returning troops were
met down the bay this morning by
a tug hired by Youngstown, Ohio,
boosters and a score Of more mem
bers of a welcome committee OF
Ohioans.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
Parade II They Desire.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Units
of the Rainbow division may parade
in Washington If they desire, it was
stated at the war department today,
and it is expected that at least the
sanitary train unit of the division
will do so. 1t is a. District of Co
lumbia unit.
So far as divisional parade is
concerned, the war department to-
day declared there were no plans
for this Instructions from Secretay
Of War Baker might change the situa-
ton, it was admitted, but staff Off
GERS said they did not believe pa
rade OF the whole division here was
either practicable or possible.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15
More Than 5000.

NEW YORK, April 15.-More than
5000 officers and men arrived today
from France on the transports Edward
Luckenbach Mexican and Carrillo.
On the Luckenbach were the 316th
mobile ordinance repair shop; the
S62d infantry, regimental headquar-
ters, medical detachment, First battal-
ion, headquarters company and com
panies A, B, c and D; the 361st in
fantry, First battalion Headquarters
and companies A. B and c and special
casual company 631.
The Carrillo brought in % nurses
and 81 other convalescents.
Three casual companies and the
361st infantry, headquarters of the
Second and Third battalions, machine
gun company and companies D, b, f.
G, II, I, K, l. and M arrived on the
Mexican.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15

Continued on page %
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-15

Probably Rain. Colder. Local
temp. Z p. m., so; Z a. m., so.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-21

seconded by Mr.. Arthur Guidry,
the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, tuberculosis in man
and cattle is a communicable
preventable disease,
Resolved, That we endorse the
efforts of the Louisiana Anti Tu-
bercuIoSiS League in The State
wide campaign of education.
Mr.. Briggs suggested to the jul
ry that the gas engine formerly
used on the Mermentau ferry at
Mermentau, La, between Acadia
and Jefferson Davis Parishes had
been removed from the ferry
some time ago and a new engine
replaced, and that he now had All
offer on this engine.
Upon motion of Mr.. Bourgeois
seconded by Mr.. Guidry and
unanimously carried. Mr.. Briggs
was authorized and directed to
confer with the Acadia Parish
Police Jury relative to the sale of
the engine, and to obtain from
them proper authority to sci!
same, and that he then close the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-21
Lake Charles Won
In Game Sunday

The game here Sunday after
noon between the Lake Charles
Merchants team and The Welsh
boys resulted in victory for the
visitors by a score of 6 to 0. De-
spite muddy diamond and drizzl-
ing rain the game was a very
good one. A goodly delegation of
Lake Charles fans came along
with their team.
Lake Charles players scored
two runs in the second and four
in the third. After that scoring
ceased. The Welsh boys were
able to hold the visitors down af-
ter that but could not get around
the bases. TO appearances if the
game had lasted a week there
would not have been any more
scoring.
Welsh fans hope to see these
teams meet again before the sea-
son ends.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-21

Stage, Harold Boiling, Clifford Sui
livan, Carl Doan, Willie Nugent
Helen Meyer, Grace Campbell
Marjorie Mae Martin, Marguerite
Villien, Alice Merle Hood, Flor
ence Hebert, Ida Bell Day, AIeen
Armstrong, Audrey CornwelI.
Marguerite Shoemaker.
Sixth Grade.
Mildred Bridges, Anna Mae
BenOit, Kathryn Bower, liberia
Doan, Thelma Jeter, Elizabeth
Robinson, Gretchen Roback,
Adele Radeke, Elsie Radeke,
Freda ScogginS, Frances Willard,
Carl Barnett.
Seventh Grade.
Ruth Peck, Rachel Wright, En-
nest Tabor, Lois Gray, GoIdie Ia
Dor, Ollie Bell Howery, Roberta
Arceneaux, SyIvess Fuller.
Eighth Grade.
OrVille Watkins and Pauline
Jones.
Ninth Grade.
Donald Grosh, Henry Wright,
Irene Nofsinger.
Tenth Grade.
Melvin D0an.
Eleventh Grade.
Hazel Best, Maude Perrodin,
Thelma Stage,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-21
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, 1t has pleased AL
mighty God to remove from our
midst our beloved Brother, Chas.
A. Russell, be it
Resolved, That Welsh Lodge
No. rs |. O. O. F. tender its heart
felt, sympathy to his bereaved
wife and family and commend
their attention to Him who has
said "Come Unto Me All Ye That
are Heavy Laden and | Will Give
You Rest, and
Be 1t Further Resolved, That a
copy of these Resolutions be
spread upon the Minutes of this
Lodge, a copy be sent to the be-
|reayed family, and a copy hand
led to the local paper for publica-
ton.
Fraternally submitted,
w. F. Lovett,
7. B. McMillin,
C. L. Abel,
Committee.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-21
Continued on last page of
second section)
Modifying Peace Terms.

The terms of the treaty to the
Germans are mercy itself, COM
pared to the terms that the
Germans themselves would have
asked. Undoubtedly the rigid
terms left many ranking wounds
in the proud German spirit. Also,
without doubt, upon the basis of
fair diplomacy, every demand of
the Germans for concessions has
been masterfully denied by the
allied leaders.
But, nevertheless, the newSpap-
ers print official news that some
moderationS are to be made. The
British cabinet meets in France
to discuss the new conditions to
be granted, the American delega-
ton is reported to be favorable
to some concessions, while France
is standing firm for the terms as
a whole.
From the German standpoint
there is no argument to be made
for amelioPation-there is none.
Standing by the sword means dy-
ing by the sword, and signing
peace by the sword. The Germans
have nothing to expect in the way
of concessions, but, in new Ger
many, which the world expects
some day, with freedom and
peace, there is something TO be
gained by making concessions to
prevent new generation of hate,
which will plunge Europe into
another war.
All concessions made should
be based upon the interests of the
world, of humanity in general,
not upon sympathy for a beaten
people. The lessons of the war
must not be lost upon The German
mass, but superior craftsmanship
can be shown in an exhibition of
exalted generosity in regards on
ly to terms securing economic
benefits to allied powers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-21
REPORT OF JUNIOR
RED CROSS

The Junior Red Cross of the
Welsh High School has been very
active during the year just closed.
The children made good their
pledges and therefore are graft
fed with the results:
Work Done.
Property bags, 1903; Layette
(complete), 4; Sweaters, 5; Scrap
books, 9S; Sets of paper dolls, 40;
Refugee dresses, 3; Pinning blond
sets, 26; Wash rags, 7; Towels
hemmed, 10; Bedside tables, 6;
Checker boards, /; Paper collect
ed, 1894 pounds; Bottles collected,
1873; Rubber goods, 1902 pounds;
Shells for gas masks, 81 pounds;
Metals collected, 10 pounds.