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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
SOUGHT TO FORCE
ERZBERCER TO FIGHT
Enemies Tried to Draft Him
as q Private.
Br the Associated Pre...

BERLIN, Aug 6.-(Delayed) -Criti-
cism of the war record OF Matthias Ere
berger, Vice-Premier and Minister OF
Finance. was met to-day by the Ta0e-
bidtt. ordinarily not friendly to Herr
Erzberger. with statement that the
documents published showed UP the
military authorities IN a bad light,
rather than Herr Erzperger.
The Ta0ebIdtt MADE an analysis OF
reports on various attempts by military
authorities to force the vice-Premier
into military service as a private. The
records. made public by Die Post recent
ly, showed that DIR. Alfred Gimme rmann,
then Secretary for Foreign Affairs, sent
a request to the War Ministry for Err
berger's release on the ground that he
was performing foreign propaganda
withdrawal would interfere seriously
with the work.
Later, II was shown, certain military
men reputed to be hostile to Herr Ere
berger sought to have him drafted and
General Schaefer asked the Ministry of
War to force him into the army because
the Vice-Premier's civil status spread
discomfort and anger that a forty-four-
year-old. seemingly healthy. strong man
should not be used in war service" All
of these efforts by the military authori-
ties failed.
The TG0ebIatt, in its comment, said
the, documents proved the military
authorities tried to punish Herr Err
berger. whose political course they dis
approved, just as they did others.
Only two Majority Socialists, Herr
Hanover and Herr Wolf, the Tdoeblatt
remarked, were killed in the war In
spite of all the enthusiastic takers and,
shouters Of the party. The Conserva-
tives 1t was said, made a fairly good
showing in field gray but none ever were
killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
BALKS AT BILLS OF
COUNCILS OF BERLIN
State Shifts Revolution Bur-
den to Employers.


BERLIN, Aug. 6 (delayed) Final de-
cision by the Finance Ministry that the
industrial executive councils OF Berlin,
formed during the revolution, must be
financed by the employers, as the State
cannot continue to bear the burden, re-
veals how enormously expensive these
organizations. alleged to be useless and
unproductive. have been in nearly year
Of existence.
Originally an executive council was
started with six members, but its per-
sonnet later was largely increased. with
consequent additional expense. 1t is
stated the stenographers of the council
received 10000 marks monthly.
When the Independents broke away
from the majority Socialists they formed
rival council. which meant a doubling
OF the financial burden. The Govern
ment tired Of paying for organiz tons
which did no real work, and since the
split spelled trouble and disorder when
the councils met, put the responsibility
on the employers.
1t is considered questionable, however
whether the employers are willing to
support the system. especially as general
elections will be held soon, by which a
new council with small membership
VIII be elected. This will be called the
Central Council of the Industrial Work.
mems Councils" and will be supported
by the workingmen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
JOSEPH A WAR IDOL
UNDER OLD EMPIRE
Renounced Royal RIGHTS
When Collapse Came.

Archduke Joseph was a commander Of
Austro-Hungarian forces on the southern
section of the eastern battle front during
the first two years of the great war. In
1918 he headed a movement looking to
securing independence for Hungary from
Austria, and when the collapse of the
Dual Monarchy came in November, 1918,
he was asked by Emperor Charles Of
Austria to take charge of the situation
and find a solution of the political crisis
before the country.
With his son. Archduke Joseph Fran
els. he took the oath to submit uncondi-
tionally to the orders of the Hungarian
National Council and later took the oath
OF fealty to the new Government.
Archduke Joseph was born at Alosuth
in 1879. He and his son renowned all
their rights as royal personages and took
the oath to the Hungarian constitution
in November, 1918, as simple citizens.
Archduke Joseph was a doctor OF law
and doctor of technical sciences of the
University of Budapest and doctor of
medicine of the University of Kolozsvar
He formerly was Field Marshal of Aus
tria. Among the decorations given him
under the old empire were those of the
Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece. the
Order of the Black Eagle, the Order of
st. Hubert. and the Order of IS. Cyrille
and Methode.
Archduke Joseph and Princess Angus
tine of Bavaria were married at Munich
November 10, 1898. Their home was in
Budapest. He frequently has been re-
ferred to as the most popular member OF
the Hapsburg family. He did much
work among the poor and unfortunate.
particularly in Budapest He has four
children, two sons and two daughters
the Archdukes Joseph Francis and Lad
islas and the Archduchesses Sophie and
Madeleine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08

Some Senators who oppose the League
Of Nations are taking a position just d.
rectly opposed to their desires to end
wars expressed in 1915, Secretary of the
Navy Daniels sadi tonight in a speech
at a banquet given in his honor by citi-
zens of San Diego.
The 1915 naval appropriation BILL"
he said, allotted the greatest sum in
history. for a naval building programme.
and its trainers and the men who passed
It Incorporated specifically within 1t
terms enjoining the President immedi-
ately after cessation of hostilities to take
steps to obtain an agreement among ma
tions of the world to reduce naval arm
ament.
This the President has done Yet the
men. in some cases, who most bitterly
oppose him were among those who voted
for the greatest naval Appropriation bill
with its proviso looking to elimination
in the future of such appropriations
through action initiated by the President.
THE naval appropriation bill of 1916
passed with only nineteen Republican
and Democratic votes registered against
It. Senators who then voted as de-
sirous of ending the war through agree
ment among nations for peace now OPP
pose the League OF Nations, which has
the Congressional behest as its chief OBJ
ject
THE bill apparently was paradox
with it's provision for a great American
navy and another seeking to end naval
building and thus stop wars. but 1t was
logical bill for the reason that only
by becoming so strong that none could
safely attack us and forcing them to
see what all nations would be driven
to could we take the lead for the reduc-
ton of the navies and military estab-
lishments of the world"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
GERMANY TO HALT
RHINE SMUGGLING
Goods Brought In From Dc
cupied Territories.
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun from tAs
London Times Service.
COPYRIGHT. 1919. all rights rcserved.


Copyright. 1919. all rights reserved.
BERLIN. Aug. THE Government, in
view of the large amount of smuggied
goods being sold in Germany, has taken
steps to negotiate with the authorities
Of the occupied territories TO prevent
the import of goods from the left bank
of the Rhine.
Since the conclusion of peace large
export business has begun from the oc-
cupied territory which until then had
been strictly shut of. While at fir5t
only small quantities of foods, &C, were
smuggled at night, export now is al
lowed by the occupation authorities.
Cologne, Coblenz. Frankfort on the
Main and Duisburg have become centres
for the people who do tho buying in the
occupied territory. Provisions are there
to be had in any quantity desired.
1t Is an open secret that the goods so
urgently needed in the interior of tho
country, such as butter, lard, bacon,
chocolate and soap do not pass into the
legitimate trade but into the hands of
Illicit dealers 1t is not surprising that
railway trucks, which under the circum-
stances would be detained and con-
fiscated, pass. thanks to the assistance
of their owners on the frontier II O,
without any hindrance.
The German authorities would prob
ably not have interfered seriously TO
prevent the import or food had not in
Vulnerable articles of luxury been SNUG
gled through latterly, such, for example,
as foreign films which have found their
way In large quantities. Stricter ex-
animation Is now to be carried out at
the railway stations and quantities of
goods have already been confiscated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
BRITISH CLEAR WAY
FOR RUMANIA TRADE
Agents Close Large Deals
Talk of U. S. Competition
French Machine.
Special Gable Despatch to THE suS from the
London Times Service.

Special Gable Despatch to THE suS from the
London Times Service.
Copyright. 1918. all rights reserved.
LONDON. Aug. with the Rumani-
ans in Budapest the economic outlook
OF the expanded Balkan kingdom has
frightened. Many Of the most impor-
tant British firms and combines have
gent out representatives to study he
ground and accept orders Numerous
smaller firms are doing a good business.
The British commercial attache, Adams,
has just come out and is theoretically
supporting the representatives Of Brit
ish Arms by his first hand knowledge
of the country.
Thus with conditions which favor the
introduction OF British merchandise a
broad vista OF activity is opening. Large
deals recently have been closed. Brit
ish representatives are getting first hand
knowledge and goods are being sent
which are much needed In the country.
Prices are quoted In lei and measure
ments given in the metric system. Cat
slogues and price lists are being printed
in Rumania, and before long British
goods will pour into the country.
German competitors are eXpeCteu 10
arrive as soon as peace between Ger
many. and Rumania has been ratified.
There is much talk Of American compe-
tition. but there are no concrete facts.
The French Bureau Economique, formed
for the purpose Of encouraging French
firms to do business on a large scale,
has not been satisfactory, as the French
merchants are opposed to accepting long
terms and stipulate payment in French
francs.
Petroleum, grains of all kinds. salt
coal. Ignite of inferior quality mixed
with sulphate. and wood form the excess
riches of this country which Is now
called upon to play an important part In
the Balkans area. The grain harvest Is
expected to be satisfactory.
The great problem of the day Is
transportation. and facilities would be
granted to firms ready to supply light
railways. motor lorries. barges and
trawlers 1t is expected the unofficial
exchange will fall from lei 10 to ~, per
English pound sterling. to about SO lei.
The official rate to-day is about a. to 80
per pound sterling.
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U. S. TO START TRADE LINE.
Plans Action in south America.
Says Embassy Member.

SANTIAGO. Chile. Aug. THE United
States Government is considering a pro-
posal to create a transportation system
to the commercial centres of South
America, according to Julius Klein,
commercial attache of the American
Embassy at Buenos Ayres who dis
cussed South American trade conditions
here to-day.
The American Government, Mr.. Klein
said, is greatly interested In the South
American markets and recognizes the
need OF a better knowledge of each other
by the peoples of the United States and
the South American republics as a
means of developing commercial rela-
tions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08

severe terms imposed on the Hungarians
have proved futile.
Archduke Joseph. who took over con-
troi OF the Hungarian Government to-
DAY, following the overthrow of the
cabinet headed by Jules Peidl, has been
invested with supreme authority. But
this, the Peace Conference realizes. will
not be sufficient to stabilize the situa-
ton unless the Rumanians are brought
TO their senses. Brig. Gen. Harry II.
Bandholtz. the American representative
on the military mission named by the
Associated Powers to arrange a settle
ment at Budapest, will leave Paris to-
night.
Advices to the conference stated that
Rumanian forces had crossed the Danube
into the business section of Budapest
and were seizing supplies, preparing to
ship them to Rumania-
Accounts of the Rumanien proceed
ings report that they notified the Hun
garfans yesterday that because the terms
OF the armistice laid down in the Ru-
maniaD ultimatum had not been accent
ed the Rumanians would cross the Dam
ube Immediately. later. carrying out
their threat
Other acts charged against the Ru-
msnians in the advices to the conference
aio aoSduitS upon lnOuenSlVe persons
and forced entrances into houses every
where in Budapest under the pretext Of
searching for arms.
The Rumanian army Is reported living
on the country. SEEKING the food It wants,
while live stock. farming implements,
rolling stock and food are being sent to
Rumania, although Budapest Is on the
verge of starvation.
The Rumanians, the advices add, have
instituted a blockade, one feature of
which has been the destruction of por
lions of the railways between Budapest
and Vienna.
The French official statement regard
ing the new Government reported the
announcement Of Herr Friedrich as Pre-
mier and of two Generals, Schnitzer and
Tanezos, respectively. as Ministers of
War and Foreign Affairs. Prof. Bleyer
was made Minister OF Nationalities and
DR.. c. Sillery, Minister of Health.
Portfolios have been offered agrarians
and Social Democrats and also members
Of the Szegedin Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
SO EASY TO
HEAL YOUR SKIN
With POSLAM

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lam Is best equipped to do the work
because its healing powers are conoen-
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Apply Poslam at highland leave Il
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IL acts quickly. You can soon SEQ
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So effective IL .Poslam that a little
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
AMBASSADOR FLEES.
Hungarian Envoy Escapes From
Vienna in Motor Car.

CoPENHAG Aug. IA despatch re-
ceived from Vienna says that according
to Die Ziet the Hungarian Ambassador
fed from Vienna Wednesday night in
an automobile after having burned all
hts secret documents,
The despatche adds that Hungarian
journalists and officers went TO the en-
bassy Thursday morning and thrashed
the stan and threw the members into
the street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
M0RGENTHAU ISSUES DENIAL,
Did Not Say Polish Posrom Re-
ports Were Exaggerated.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Henry Nor
genthau. head of the American mission
investigating conditions in Poland, ca
bled to the State Department from War
saw denial of a statement credited to
him by the Polish Telegraph Agency on
July 2S that in the short time he had
been in Poland he had convinced himself
that all the so-called pogroms of Jews
are incredibly exaggerated"
Mr.. Morgenthau said on that date the
American mission had not even begun
investigation Of pogroms. The mission,
he added. had devoted most of it's time
in Warsaw to obtaining general impress
sions of existing differences regarding
economic boycotts and general economic
conditions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
PORTUGUESE PICK PRESIDENT.
Parliament Elects Ex-Premier Al
media on Third Ballot.

LISBON, Aug. s (delayed) Antonio
Almeida. former Premier and Minister
of Colonies. was elected President OF
Portugal to day by Parliament
The election took place on a third bal
lot. Senior Almeida receiving 1928 votes
to 81 for other candidates. Thirteen
members OF Parliament abstained from
voting. He will take office October 5.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
BERLIN MAY DRAFT WORKERS.
Few Men Respond for Repsrstion
Task I'm France.
BU fbs lasoc;ofsd pee.

BERLIN, Aug. (delayed) Better
food conditions do not attract German
workmen in large enough numbers to
carry out necessary reparation work in
France, according to the Neue Berliner
Zottnng, which estimated to-day that
only one-fffth of the men needed may be
expected to volunteer. The newspaper
said the remainder must be recruited
through some moderate form of compul-
sion, probably CONSUMPTION.
German metal workers, 1t was said,
are ready to send their members pro-
vided the men themselves have a voice
In what they are to do instead of HAY
ing the details entrusted to a commits
sion at Versailles out of contact with
the workmen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
SIX BILLION MARKS ASKED.
Germans Would Strengthen Ordi-
mary Cash supply.

WEIMAR, Aug. (delayed) A bill
was presented in the German National
Assembly to-day under the terms of
which the Finance Minister will be au-
thorized to issue 5000. 900. 900 marks in
Treasury warrants and new money dur
ing the coming year.
The purpose of the. bill Is to make
more fluid and strengthen temporarily
the ordinary cash supply of the I'm
pcrial Treasury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
TRUCE VIOLATION CHARGED.
Germans Say French Demand
Secrets in Factories,

BERLIN, Aug. 6 (delayed) The Boer-
sen Zeitung reports there have been vio-
lations of the armistice terms at Oppau
and Ludwigshaven, in the Rhineiand
which are occupied by the French. The
newspaper declares that professors
chemists, editors and manufacturers are
swarming through the German plants in
these cities, demanding. on the authority
of the economic division Of the occupa-
tional army, that they be given secrets
of factory construction and production.
These evils. the newspaper asserts,
persist despite German protests.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
ANTWERP CLOSES AS BASE.
Millions of Army Supplies Are
Sold to Belgium.

BRUSSELS, Aug. Antwerp will cease
to exist as base port for the American
Expeditionary Forces at the end of this
week All Americans expect to be out
OF the city by that time. The huge sup
plies on hand in Antwerp have been sold
to the Belgian Government by J. G.
Adams. special commissioner, on most
favorable credit terms
The deal involves between $4,000, 900
and s12.00O.0O0 and the goods sold in
clude food, clothing and medical sup
plies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
Japanese Warned In Pekia.

PEKIE, Aug. (delayed) The Jap
anese residents OF Pekin have been
warned 20 remain indoors at night. The
warning was given because the III feel
ing among the Chinese over the recent
incident at Kwang- chang-tsu. Manchu-
ria where japanese and Chinese troops
with numerous fatalities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
EXPOSE PLOT TO KILL RENNER.
COnspirntors Arrested for Seeking
Austrian CHANCELLOR Life.
By The Associafed Prcss

BERLIN, Aug. There have been a
number of arrests in Vienna In connec-
ton with plot to murder DR.. Karl
Renner. the Austrian Chancellor and
head of the Austrian peace delegation,
and other Ministers. and DR.. Seitz, Pres
ident OF German Austria. according to a
despatch received here from Vienna.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
HOOVER STOPS ALL
FOOD FOR BUDAPEST
III Acts Quickly to Prevent
Seizure by the Invading
Rumanians.
SITUATION GROWS WORSE
Brig. Gen. Bandholtz Sent to
Hungarian Capital by AL
lied Commission.
SITUATION GROWS WORSE

PARIS. Aug. Herbert Hoover. head
=, the interallied relief commission, has
,iopped all relief supplies on their way
"a Buda pest, taking the position that he
would be unwarranted in letting sup
Miss reach Hungary while the Ru-
r,nsnlsns are now depriving the people OF
iOodstuffs.
Members of the American peace dele
,,tlon said this evening that there are
~ American troops now in Budapest
md that none will be sent there. 1t was
ADDED that the only Americans in the
hungarian capital are officers. and pos
sIbly few soldiers engaged in relief
work
The Supreme Council has sent a note
IA the Rumanian authorities begging
Them to conform to the decision OF the
Entente and not to embarrass by pre-
vlous decisions the work of the Inter-
allied Investigating Commission sent to
Rudapest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
WOULD REVISE PEACE TREATY
International Socialist Conference
Passes German Resolution.
Bn che Associated Press,

GENEVA. Aug. 8 (delayed) The In
ternational Socialist Conference now In
session at Lucerne, which Is preliminary
to the main congress to be held at
Geneva I'm February. 1920. voted to-day
In favor OF German resolution advo-
eating revision OF the German peace
treaty.
The congress also adopted a proposal
to send a commission to Budapest to
study the recent Hungarian Soviet ad-
ministration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
DEMONSTRATIONS IN BUDAPEST
Singing Crowds Celebrate New
Government.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. - An enormous
crowd of enthusiastic persons took part
in a demonstration tonight before the
Hotel Bristol In Budapest. where the
members of the new Hungarian Govern
ment reside, says a despatch from the
Hungarian capital. The crowd was
finally dispersed singing the national
anthem.
Budapest everywhere is orderly. The
national flag has been hoisted again with
the assent OF the Entente missions.
DIR. Polnay. general director OF the
Atlantic Shipping Company, has been ap-
pointed Food Minister. The magistrates
have resumed their functions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
ALLIES WORRIED BY
RUMANIAN DEFIANCE
troops Enter Budapest and
Seize Food Supplies.

10, s, Aug. THE Hungarian situa- .
nm eOn mas reached a stage of such acute
49, NAT the Peace Conference ana the
IL governments Of the principal AL
n,,s Wen IRE greatly disturbed. UltI-
ns.ts hurriedly telegraphed TO Ru-
'''~ demanding a Modification Of the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08

A despatch from Paris Wednesday
said that DR.. Renner and most of his
colleagues at s.. German, the head
quarters OF the Austrian peace delega-
ton in France. would leave that night
for Vienna
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-08
By stag Correspondent Of TIE Sun.


Copyright, 1919, all rights reserved.
PARIS, Aug. THE thunder cloud
hanging over Hungary and southwestern
Europe blackened perceptibly to-day,
stirring the Peace Conference TO the
depths What the outcome will be no
nan can tell
1t is not Hungary alone. but the eff
feet Of repe-cussion of these events in
Russia and elsewhere that is exciting
great fears here. By a coup d'etat last
evening, inspired, it would seem. by the
RuTanlans, Premier Peidl and his social
democratic Government, upon which the
hopes Of the British and Americans had
been placed and with which the Con-
ference was negotiating was overthrown
snd new Government, apparently reac-
tonary and with Archdnke Joseph at its
head, was established.