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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
MILITARY PLANS TO
BE WITHHELD UNTIL
after CONFERENCE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-No deci-
sion has been reached by the war de-
partment on the question of universal
military service, Secretary Baker told
the house military committee today
and he indicated that no definite pro-
ject for a permanent military estab-
lishment would be presented to con-
gress until the peace conference had
concluded its work.
When asked whether it would be
necessary to keep large force in
Europe for at least two years, the
secretary said:
I'VE hope that it is not true: we
are not planning for it,
He said 100000 men had been dis
charged from the army since the arm
istice was signed and that another
million men would be discharged with
in the next FIVE weeks.
Mr. Baker gave notice that a bill
authorizing regular army of 100000
men to be raised by voluntary enlist
ment would be submitted shortly to
congress together with estimates of
appropriations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
ON
SHIPMENTS OF
FOOD STUFFS
FOR OVERSEAS
Supplies Destined for Starv-
ing People of Europe and
Troops Held up at Ports on
East.
CHARGE ACCUMULATION
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Shipment of
all classes Of freight and particularly
food stuffs intended for American
troops abroad and Europe's starving
people, was embargoed from other
parts of the country through the PORTS
O. Boston, Philadelphia and New York
fo1 export, by order of the federal
food administration today.
Food and supplies are accumulated
on the piers of New York to such an
extent that it is impossible for it to
be handled Or for cargo space to be
provided for it's transportation abroad.
Similar conditions are declared to ex-
ist in Boston and Philadelphia with
the situation becoming more serious.
Three principal causes are assigned.
One is the strike of freight handlers,
Which was reported to be spreading
today. Another was a disposition on
The part of ship owners to put their
vessels in dry dock upon being re-
Deved from the war strain instead Of
continuing the ships in trade Still an
other was the holiday season with
consequent decrease in labor facili-
ties regardless Of existing strike con-
Gitions
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
URGE APPOINTMENT
OF STATE ART BODY
TO JUDGE MEMORIAL

An art commission which will judge
state soldier memorials is to be urged
by Mrs. M. F. Johnston and Villa m
Dudley Foulke, of this city. in con-
ference with Governor Goodrich next
Monday noon. The Richmond Art as
sociation is urging the passage Of a
law authorizing the governor to ap-
point state art commission which
will pass approval or disa pproval on
all public monuments which will be
erected in Indiana in honor of her sol
diers and sailors of for other purposes.
The committee from Richmond will
discuss with Governor Goodrich the
advisabilitY of such a bill.
1t is understood that other cities of
the state are interested in the same
idea. although no definite steps. to-
ward an art commission bill have
been taken elsewhere.
In consideration Of the fact that
nearly every county in the state Is pro-
posing to erect some sort of memorial
during the coming year in honor of
it's dead soldiers and sailors, the Rich
mond Art association considers it ap-
propriate that such monuments be ap-
proved by competent commission
and that every monument be assured
work of art suitable to honor Ind
iana's dead sons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
ARE TOLD
TAX BILL FEATURES

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 3.-Features
of the proposed bill to reform the
present tax system of the state were
explained today to the county assess
ors holding their annual conferences
with members of the state board of
tax commissioners. The speaker was
Fred A. Sims. one Of the state COM
missioners Among the features of
the proposed changes are: power Civ
en- to the state commission to order
re-assessment in any tax unit to
equalize valuation: removal for in
competence. neglect or misconduct of
any county or township assessor by
the state board; give to state board
power to originally assess all public
utilities, banks and trust companies
and building and loan associations;
and power to reduce tax levy in any
district, and on appeal to increase
levy If need by reason OF emmerg
ency was shown.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
Four Degrees Below
Zero in Chicaqo

CHICAGO. Jan g. : Chicagoans
scurried to work today in a tempera-
ture of four degrees below zero with
assurance from the weather forecas-
ter that 1t would be colder before it
became warmer Icy sidewalks made
locomotion for pedestrians perilous
and many injuries from falls were re-
ported.
The fuel administrator said there
was plenty of soft coal. more than
usual at this time of the year, while
charitable agencies said the sudden
cold snap had brought fewer calls for
help than usual. The city health
commissioner and other physicians de-
clared the cold weather had brought a
lessening in the number Of influenza
cases
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
WANT DANzIG MADE
INTO WORLD PORT
(By Associated Press)

WARSAW, Jan. 3.-Andreas Morac-
zewski. the Polish premier. said today
that he was in favor of the creation of
an international port at Danzig. In
outlining his program. he said:
II desire to see Poland inhabited
only by Poles. I do not favor giving
special autonomy and schools to the
Jews, but do believe in giving them
their civic rights if they perform their
civic duties.
1--WE have been robbed by both the
departing Russians and Germans, the
latter trying to destroy our industries
and our markets The allies should
consider these difficulties. Territorial
ly, we want what is ours ethnographi-
cally. We do not want what is Ger
man or Ukrainian but think that Lith-
uania is ours in this sense"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
SUNSET DIVISION
TO RETURN SOON
(Bv Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Practically
the entire 41st Division (Sunset was
included in list of units announced
by the war department as assigned
for early convoy from France. The
list shows the headquarters and head
quarters troop Of the 41st, the 161st
regiment complete, 163d complete,
164th complete and 1921, less second
battalion.
In all, more than 500 officers and
$4,000 men of the Sunset division. COM
prising troops from Washington, Ore
gon, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming,
were ordered home Other units of
the division are the 1S1st and 1s2d in
fantry brigades headquarters; 146th,
147th and 14Sth machine gun battal-
ions: f16th ammunition train, 116th
supply train. 116th sanitary train and
164th ambulance train. Today's list
also includes the 9th, 101st, 104th,
304th, 306th trench mortar batteries:
301st water tank train, and 142d aero
SQUADRON
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
EASTERN POLICY
OF ENTENTE IS
PEACE QUESTION
Future of Countries of Near.
East to be Decided at Con-
ference.
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 3.-Comments in Ger
tain Italian newspapers on the eastern
policy of France, in which reference
has been made to Italian interests
that should be considered, have at
tracted additional attention here to
the question of Syria, Armenia and
other eastern countries the future of
which probably will be decided by the
peace conference. On the supposi-
ticn that the onvention Of 1915 be-
tween France. Great Britain and Rus
sia regarding Asia Minor and other
matters affecting relations between
entente powers must have been COM
municated to the Italian government.
1t IS not apprehended that there will
be any serious conflict of official
views.
DEVELOPMENTS in the discussion of
Syria's future at the Eranco-Syrian
conference ar Marseilles are awaited
with great interest. The viewpoint
here is that Syrian, as we'll as French.
delegates went to that conference to
discuss the question on the theory of
an extension of French influence in
that country. II is expected that some
definite expression of the desires OF
the Syrian people will be made
through their delegates
Solution Difficult.
1t is pointed ont that the whole
eastern question is difficult Of early
solution. Countries like Armenia, for
instance, will be scarcely able to
out their own line of action seen
enough to present definite program
Of future government for considera-
ton by the peace conference unless
the latter is held in a protracted ses-
sion
Whether these questions will or will
not delay the completion of it's task
is supposed to depend on the plan the
peace conference adopts for it's work.
II is not known whether 1t will es-
tablish general principle on which
the future status of all these coun-
tries will be settled, leaving the de-
tails to commissions or will set out to
decide each case by itself. In the lat
ter case, the congerence, in the opin
ion on those we'll informed, Is likely to
De long one.
While representatives of Armenia
rave been supposed to favor an inter
national protectorate for their coun-
try, the probability of a proposition
for a protectorate by single power
is being discussed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
ITALIAN PRESS
LAUDS IDEALS
OF PRESIDENT
United States is Honored in
Honor Paid to Wilson, Says
Newspaper.
tBy Associated Press)

ROME, Jan. 3.-Newspapers here
unite in their welcome of President
Wilson. The Giornale D'Talia says:
Rome, which has known every form
of greatness. will welcome Mr.. Wilson
as it has never received any sove-
reign. We entered the war with the
same ideals as the United States, and
with the same ideals we propose TO
work with her for lasting peace"
The visit of President Wilson," says
the Corriere D'Ttalia. must signify
that outside and above the official
ceremonies. Italy as regards peace
problems is with Mr. Wilson, who will
understand the preoccupations of
Italy as he has understood those of
France and England"
Euloqize Visitor.
The entire press throughout
Italy published today enlogistic
articles regarding President Wilson
and the United States, virtually all Of
the newspaper devoting their entire
front page to the visit of the Ameri-
can president
1t is our intention to honor the
whole American people in honoring
President Wilson," says Italie, which
alludes to the people of the United
States As "the most democratic prog
ressive and powerful in the history
of the world"
The Tribunals article says: '-One
might say that President Wilson, hav-
ing left the capitol at Washington to
be received in the capitol at Rome,
has not changed his rostrum, so sim
liar are the feelings and aspirations of
the two countries"
In the Epoca. Prince GiovanelH, a
deputy. publishes leader in which he
represents all Italy as paying homage
TO the great American republic of
noble ideals which brought her into
the fight side by side with the peoples
Of the entente"
The Giornale d'Italia characterizes
president Wilson as the heir Of Wash
1ngton. Jefferson and Lincoln, whose
work. it says. he is continuing with
the aim of bringing about freedom for
Europe and justice for mankind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
CzECHS HOLD ALL
FRONTS IN UFk

WASHINGTON, Jan 3-Czecho-
Slovaks and cooperating Russian
troops are still holding all fronts in
the Ufa region according to informa-
tion reaching the state department to-
day. although Ufa city was evacuated
during the latter part of December
English armored trains and French
troops were sent from Ufa to support
the extreme fronts
On Dec. 26. belated dispatch says.
Bolsheviki forces broke through the
line at Binsk. 25 miles from Ufa but
no Red Guards at that time had ap-
peared at Ufa.
Between the 25th and 2Sth of De-
cember the Siberian army at Perm
had taken $1,000 prisoners, 120 guns,
a large number of machine guns, 30
automobiles, 9 armored trains and the
entire Bolsheviki supply train
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03

For Wayne County by w. z. Moore.
Fair and cold tonight and Saturday.
followed by gradual moderation. Near
zero or below tonight.
General Conditions-The cold wave
continues intense over the northwest.
where 1t is 80 below zero in northwest
Ncrth Dakota, zero weather in north
err. Texas, % above at San Antonio.
Tex, and snow at Jackson, Miss.
Heavy rains in the east, very heavy
in Tennessee. It was zero at o'cleck
in Richmond this morning. A modera.
tion in temperation is possible the
first' of next week, as it is now above
zero throughout Alaska.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
AID OF ENGINEERS ASKED

FIRE ISLAND, N. Y. Jan. Be
cause Of the time required to land SOL
diers and civilians from the stranded
transport Northern Pacific by boats
and by breeches buoy and of the par
ticular difficulty in handling the
wounded, officers in charge of the
rescue work. today called for engi-
neers from the army and navy to de-
wise a plan to build a pontoon bridge
from the ship tOthe shore 1t was the
belief of some of the officers that such
a bridge could be built although It
might take some time to accomplish
the feat. AS long as the Northern Pa
cff1c continued to be a safe refnge The
wounded and bed ridden could he kept
aboard. it was said. and an opportunity
awaited for calm sea tn hrild the
bridge
With the frst ray of light today ~os-
CHING parties left their improvised
lodgings and assembled on the beach
In the pourning rain. prepared to re-
sumo the task abandoned yesterday
at night fall. of bringing ashore the
soldiers who are on the American
transport Northern Pacific which
stranded on sand bar early Wednes-
morning. Since the vessel went
aground rain has fallen necessarily,
imposing additional hardship on the
resourers, and this situation was un-
changed at dawn today
May Become Dangerous.
When the coast guard life savers
assembled on the beach they found
the sea running further in and the
surf breaking higher than yesterday
over the transport. The wind vas
veering to the northeast. The ship
bad worked further In during the
night, but because it was high water
this morning her distance from shore
seemed greater
Mariners long familiar with weather
conditions along this stretch of the
Atlantic coast, said that if the north
east wind increased the situation
might become dangerous, preventing
the removal of troops except with the
breeches buoy and that even this
method might be a hazardous one
Blowing from the northeast the
wind cuts down the beach and gives
the sea an outward twist that is con-
sidered perilous for the transport.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
EXCLUSIVE THEATRE
FOR SOLDIERS OPEN
ORH Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Jan. g. The Perish
ing theatre. said to be the only play
house in the United States maintain
ed exclusively for soldiers and to
which admittance is free. will be open
ed here tonight by the New York Com.
munity Camp Service.
The initial bill will include a SYM
bolic fantasy, THE Message of the
Star Of Cold" presented by a volun.
teer caste led by Miss Margaret Vale,
niece of President Wilson; and a
musical comedy. THE Masqueraders." :"
presented by the Pershing Musical
Comedy Stock Company After the
performance a dance for officers will
be held.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
OFFICIALS DENY ORDER.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-Of1cials at
the food administration. the railroad
administration and the shipping
board, professed ignorance of emLar-
goes announced by officials In New
York on the movement Of export
freight to New York, Boston and Phil
aGelphia
At the food administration It was
asserted that supplies for shipment
abroad had been maviug satis stactori-
ally and if reason for an embargo had
arisen no notice had been given head
quarters here. Shipping board Off
cials declared that lack of shipping
could not be responsible.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
Dewcody Witness in
Today's German Probe
1By Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Investiga-
tion OF German propaganda was re-
sumed today by the senate judiciary
subcommittee with Charles H. De-
woody, former district superintendent
of the bureau OF investigation OF the
department OF justice with headquar-
ters in New York, as witness. Alfred
F. Becker. deputy state attorney gen.
eral OF New York who was to have
resumed today his testimony inter-
rupted by the holiday recess, win not
be called until tomorrow
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
LODGE DENIES G, O,P,
IS MAKING EFFORT
TO HAMPER WILSON
(Bv Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts,, Republican
leader, replied to and denied in the
senate today the charge made yester-
day by Senator Lewis of Illinois. dem
ocrat. that the Republicans were at
tempting to embarass President Will
son abroad and prevent unity in the
senate. He declared peace negotia-
tlons should be completed as quickly
as possible for every days delay made
it more difficult to make peace with
Germany.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
Admiral Rodman Advises
Destruction of German
Ships Ciuen to Allies
tBy Associated press.)

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Destruc.
ton of all capital ships of the German
navy. surrendered to the allies, was
recommended to the house naval af-
fairs committee by Rear Admiral Rod
man who commanded the American
feet in the North sea during the war.
He said the German ships would
not be needed, that they were of diff
ferent types than those of the allies,
and that 1t would be waste of money
to pay to maintain them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
White House Is Again
Opened Up to Visitors
IRx Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-After be-
ing closed to the public for nearly two
years because of the war the White
house was reopened to visitors today
to allow war workers and soldiers a
chance to see the histor'c mansion
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
Senate Committee Rejects
Bakers Recommendation
to Validate War { contracts
tRy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. Jan. By unani-
nous vote the senate military COM
mittee today rejected Secretary Bak-
er's recommendation for legislation to
validate informal war contracts and
authorize their adjustment by the
war department. and ordered favor
ably reported senator Hitchcock's bill
introduced yesterday legalizing such
contracts. but placing adjustment in
the hands OF non-interested commits
sion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
Belfast Giiues Free to
u. S. Craues of American
Soldiers in the Cemetery
tBy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The city
corporation of Belfast. Ireland. has
given to the american nation free
of charge for all time the section OF
the city cemetery wherein are buried
thirty-four American soldiers who died
of influenza. The American Red
Cross in making public cablegram
telling of the gift said 1t was consid-
ering the erection of a suitable monu-
ment and that the American plot. as
the section will be known would be
especially decorated and marked.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
1000 TROOPS
CARRIED OFF
TRANSPORT AT
FIRE ISLAND
Rescuers Carry on Work in
Pouring Rain-Less Than
$500 Men Remain on
Board.
BUILD PONT0ON BRIDGE
tBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. 3-Information
that approximately 1000 troops, in
cluding some Of the wounded had been
removed from the American transport
Island, was received by navy depart
ment officials here at 1890 a. m. to-
day. This indicated that fewer than
the work of removing these in small
boats and with the breeches buoy was
progressing favorably, it was stated
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
Gompers Testifies in
Senate Industry Hearing
fRy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-With Sam
uel Gompers. president Of the Amer
lean federation of labor, as the first
witness, hearings were begun today
under the resolution introduced by
Senator Kenyon OF Iowa, providing
for an investigation by the senate edu-
cation and labor committee for the
purpose OF recommending legislation
intended to bring about better social
and industrial conditions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
cHEEREp At STATION

Journey to Rome took him through the
maritime Alps and over the Piedmont
plains At the Franco-Italian border
when the train stopped at the frontier
station the president walked about
for exercise and by way Of diversion
bought some picture postcards on sale
in the picturesque village. He was
cheered by the italian troops on his
crossing the border and at all the
stations at which the train made day
light stops.
At Turin, his first important stop.
the president shook hands with many
English-speaking Italians who brought
flowers to present to him.
PISA, Jan. 3.-When Pisa was reach
ed by the Wilson special train last
night, Mr.. Wilson and his party had
returned. Count Di Celers. Italian
ambassador to Italy, descended to the
station platform and conversed witt,
officials. The people have been asked
not to disturb the president by cheer
ing when the train passes through
towns and cities.
Bonfres lighted in honor Of Mr. VIII
son have been seen at many places
along the way.
PARIS, Jan. g.. There IS every like
lihood, according to the morning news
papers. that the peace conference, or
rather preliminary conference be-
tween the four great allies will open
January 13. The secretaries OF the
conference will be Paul Dutasta, the
French ambassador to Switzerland,
and Philippe Berthelot. of the French
foreign office. it is said
This conference" says the Petit
Journal, will decide upon the terms
to be imposed upon the vanQuished
peoples"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
The Weather

ror ,naiana by the United States
Weather Eureau-Fair tonight and
Saturday, Continued cold tonight
Rising temperature Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-01-03
WILSON GIVEN
ENTHUSIASTIC
RECEPTION BY
ROMAN CROWD
Cheered by Italian Troops
When He Crosses Border
Bonfires Light the Way
Through Italy.
LUNCHES WITH THE KING
sBy Associated PressS

ROME, Jan. 3.-President Wilson
arrived in Rome at 1925 o'clock this
morning He was received at the sta
ton by King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena, members of the gov
ernment and representatives OF the To-
cal authorities.
An immense crowd welcomed the
president with the greatest enthus-
iasm.
The program arranged for President
Wilson's entertainment today includ-
ed luncheon with Queen Mother
Margherita a reception by the parlia-
ment and a state dinner with King
Victor Emmanuel, following the visit
to the president of a deputation from
the Quirinal.
Made Roman Citizen.
In the evening the citizenship OF
Rome will be conferred upon the
American executive.
On Saturday there will be a lunch
con at the American embassy In hon.
or of the president. This also is the
day set for his visit to Pope Benedict
and for his reception to Protestant
bodies at the American church. He
will take dinner with the court. The
president expects to leave for Genoa
on Sunday and possibly will go to
Milan On Monday he will arrive at
Turin, where he will make a short
visit, leaving for Paris on Monday
night.
The president enjoyed greatly the
rest which the trip afforded him.
Both he and Mrs. Wilson spent much
of their time looking at the scenery
from the car windows.
King Victor Emmanuel has accepted
an invitation to have luncheon with
President Wilson and family at the
residence OF Ambassador Page on Fri
day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-10
MILLION DOLLAR DAY FOR FURS SALES IN
 NEW YORK AUCTION
Marten Proved the Star Attraction Yesterday as They Are in Great Demand for Summer
 Wear.

NEW YORK. April 9.-Fur sales reached the million dollar level at the fur auction sales here today. This brought the grand total up to $2,500, 900.
 Marten proved the star attraction in the sales today. This fur is in big demand for Summer wear and some lots brought twice what they did at the Winter sale. The aver age advance on the whole collection of marten was 60 per cent. They sold up to $127. Top prices for other furs sold today were as follows:
 Wildcat, $13.5O. otter $30.50, and wolf $21. Again opposum was held over and it is expected to be put on sale tomorrow. Compared with Winter sale prices today's figures showed percentages of advances of marten of 60, Northern wildcat 25, Northern otter 10 and wolf 10.