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New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
New Terms Said to Demand
 Disarmament and Consolidation
WILSON OPPOSES POSSIBILITIES
President Will Agree to Resumption of Fighting Only if Absolute Neccs- sfty-Trucc is For Short Period Only.
Only.

Paris. Feb. 13.-The supreme war council has decided says a Havas re- port, that the arnistice with Ger many will be renewed February r TOT a very brief period with the Allies reSerVlng the right to suspend it at any time in the event of Germanys s failure to carry out new clauses or those which have hitherto not been executed. It is said the terms will provide that the Germans must cease hostilities against the Poles and main tain their forces within fixed limits.
 To Demand Disarmament.
 During the brief period of the re- neWed armistico, special comm ission will definitely draft the conditions of an armistice which will last till the signature of the peace prelimi- naries. These conditions, which the supreme war council is reported to have approved in a rough form yester- day afternoon, have in view, it is said, the dem utilization of the German army and the disarmament of the enemy under the supervision of the Allies. These terms, it is understood will be communicated to Germany so that the national assembly at Weimar will have time to deliberate upon theml until the provisional armistice expires.
 Foch Will Draft Terms.
 Marshal Foch, who leaves for Treves today, will interview Premier Clemen- ceau this morning and will begin drafting the armistice provisions winch the supreme war council will probably examine this afternoon.
 Do Not Trust Gerruany
 It is reported that M Clemenceau made an impressive speech at yester- days sitting of the council, showing the necessity of taking all desirable precautions against Germany. At the afternoon sitting, President Wilson is declared to have adopted the same viewpoint, affirming that all the Allies were agreed on that point and that divergencies which cropped up during previous discussions bore solely on the most suitable methods of obtaining the necessary guarantees.
 Wilson Opposes HostiIities.
 President Wilson, according to the report, is understood to have declared in conversation that a resumption of hoSti1ties was a grave eventuality to which he would agree only on the most absolutely essential considera- tions, and not for any secondary mo- tive. The report states that, in Mr. Wilson's opinion, the non-eXecution of terms of the armistice by Germany would justify the resumption of war, and that he would not hesitate in that case to order the American army to take up arms again.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
READING WILL RETURN
British Ambassador to United States Will Come Back in About Week. According to Statement.
Cannot Get Volunteers

London, Feb. 13.-The Associated Press is authoritatively informed that the Earl of Reading, British ambas sador to the United States will return to America in about a weeks time.
 The ambassador had intended to sail on the Olympic, but owing to an lndisposition which is confining him to his room he was compelled to post pone his departure. If he is suffi c1ently improved, it is stated he will sail on the Aquitania
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
GOES ON SHORT TIME
Hart .S Cooley Swings Into Line and Adopts Ninc-hour Schedule For All Employcs.

The Hart x Cooley plant, one of the smaller factories of the city be- gan work on a nine-hour day basis yesterday. The working day in tho future will be from seven in the morning until five in the afternoon instead of extending to six o'clock as in the past Notices announcing tho pew working day were published in all departm ents of the factory yesterday and the new day put into effect inn mediately.
 Although it is one of the smallest factories in the city, the Hart & Cooley concern did considerable war work during the war, especially on gas masks and fuses. The cancella- ton of these war orders made neces- sary a cut in the working day and hence the order of the officials yester- day.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
HOLCOMB TO ATTEND
Governor Going to Boston Tomorrow to Assist in Making Plans For Well como to Yankee Division.

Hartford. Feb. Ex-Governor Hol- comb will be present on Friday at the conference of New England governors at the capitol in Boston, on invitation of Governor Coolidge of Massachu- setts. Plans for the reception of the 26th (Yankee) division on it's arrival from France are to be discussed. The division has been ordered to disem- bark at Boston, according to latest advices. Connecticut has four organ izations in the division.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
NEW MARKET OPENED
War Trade Board Announces Estab-
 IiSIlment of Business Relations With New Czecho- -SIoyak Republic.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Establish- ment of trade relations between the United States and the new republic of -Slovakia, was announced to- day by the war trade board. Applica- tions for licenses for exporting or i'm porting all comm odities will now be received.
 The board said that further an- nouncement would define the exact limits of the Czecho- -Slovakia terri tory. but that it could now be stated that the portion opened to trade com- prised the area which constituted the provinces of Bohemia and Moravia as they existed on August i, 1914.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
BUTTER LICENSE REVOKED
Buffalo Branch of Armour tS Go. Vio- late Food Administration Rules Closed Up For 20 Day Period.

Washington, Feb. 13--The food ad- ministration announced today that the licenses of Armour X Co.,. cover ing their transac ctions in butter, eggs and lard at their Buffalo branch had been revoked for 30 days failure to mark butter invoices and contain CTS with the words "cold storage,' as required by food administration rules and regulations. The revocation be- comes effective as of the close of business next Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
FACES GRAVE CHARGE
Labor Union Delegate Accused of As Sault With Intent to Kill in Water bury Shooting Case.

Waterbury, Feb. 13.-Jeremiah Cur tin, who claimed to be walking dele gate or business agent for labor union, was before the city court today charged with assault and intent to kill. He is alleged to have fired several shots while in a fight with fellow workmen, wounding two of them. Curtin, who acted as his own lawyer, waived examination and was bound over under bonds of $7,5OO.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
PITTSBURGH BANK CLOSES
Action Follows Arrest Of Cashier, Charged With EInbezzlfng $25O.OoO of Its Funds.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 13.--With the ar rest of J. F. Swartz, cashier, charged with embedding $250,000 of its funds, the Park bank, one of the leading financial institutions of the east end, was closed this morning. It was an- nounced that F. c. Camersol, state bank examiner, has been appointed receiver The banks statement on January 1 showed deposits of $2,- 235,859.
 According to the police, Swartz at tempted to commit suicide shortly be- fore the arrival of the officers at his home. He is in a serious condition.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
BRITISH DEMAND COSTS
Delegates Instructed to Claim An In- demnity That Will Include Cost of War and Damages.

London, Feb. 13.-The British del egates at the peace conference have been definitely instructed to claim an indemnity which will include the cost of the war as well as the damage ac- tually caused, it was announced m the house of commons today by An drew Bonar Law, government leader in the Commons. ..-
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
DEMAND RECOGNITION
German Armisticc Will Ask That AL lies Recognize Recently Established Government In Germany.

Berne, Feb. 13.-As a result of a long conference between Matthias Erz- berger, member of the German ar mistice commission and various min isters at Berlin on Monday, it was de- cided, according to the Frankfort Zeitung, that Erzberger will demand that the Allies recognize the new Ber- lin government when he meets the Entente chiefs to negotiate 8 renewal of the armistice
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
FRED" AGITATOR ARRESTED
Karl Radck, Russian Bolshevik Ennis Sary, Accused of Instigating Out Breaks in Germany.

Basic, Switzerland, Feb 13.--Karl Radek, the Russian Bolshevik ennis sary who has been accused by the German authorities of being an in- stigator of numerous radical out breaks in Germany territory, has been discovered and arrested by the Berlin police, according to a Berlin dispatch today. His whereabouts had been mystery for some time.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
CROWDER REAPPOINTED
Judge Advocate General of Army Nominated By President With Rank of Major General

Washington, Feb. 13.~-Major Gen. Enoch H. CroWder, judge advocate general of the army, was nominated today by President Wilson to succeed himself for another term of four years beginning February Is, 1919, with rank of major general from Oc- tober 6, 1917,
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
SIEGE AT HAMBURG
State of Siege Declared Until People Have Surrendered All Arms in Their Possession-Scourin City.

Basic, Feb. 1S.-A state of siege has been declared at Hamburg, Ger many, until the people of that city have surrendered all arms in their possession Patrols, demanding these arms, are taking action against those who resist.
 Gustave Noske, minister in charge of military affairs in the Ebert cabi- net, has telegraphed to the president of the soldiers council at Hamburg, saying that he will not take military measures against the city, as the sol diers and workmen's council Is re- storing order.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
BABY KILLER SENTENCED
Ansonia Woman, Who Strangled New Born Infant, Sent to Prison For One to Three Years.

New Haven, Feb. 13.-Mary Me Carthy, of Ansonia, who pleaded gull ty to having strangled to death her new born infant, was sentenced by Judge Webb in superior court today to one to three years in the state prison.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13

100000 men on the eaSterf1s the 1918 and 1919 clasSeSS
 about 4a0,000 men, whfc
 kept as a standard army.
 Cannot Get Volunteers.
 Efforts of the German authoriti6f to recruit volunteers for the army have been unproductive, but the of fcial view here is that they may be more successful later, as the veterans of the war find civil life in Germany less attractive than the army. Re- cruiting also is hindered by the fact that nearly every hamlet is trying to raise it's own defense force. Many former soldiers are joining the local forces and are staying at home to protect the home community rather than join the national forces.
 Two Armies in East
 The German force on the eastern frontier is divided into two armies. The northern headquarters is at Bromberg and is commanded by Gen. Won Quasi. The southern force under Field Marshal von Woyrsch is at Sagan. Field Marshal von Hinden- burg has not yet arrived at Kolberg, German main headquarters in the east, although preparations have been made to receive him there
 Fighting is Not Likely.
 The British general staff does not view as dangerous the possibility of Germany making military effort, but is taking full cognizance of the situation which the staff believes exists. It is pointed out that the German general staff is still in exist ence and that doubtless much artillery is still in hand. The Germans, it is believed, could get plenty of men quickly if necessary, but the problem of stores would forestall any quick attempt to renew the fight ing.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
WEATHER.

Hartford. Feb. 13.-Fore- cast for New Britain and vic nifty: Rain, warmer tonieht and Friday, strong Southeryy winds.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-13

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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
BORDEN ASKS FOR HASTE IN
 MAKING PEACE
Canadian Premier Says Delay Arriving at Peace Arrangement Is Danger
 ous; Makes Imprint.

PARIS, Feb. -(Associated Press) Premier Borden of Canada in a speech here criticising delays in con sumating peace, made an undoubted impression on some of the Americans and British, who are said to hold the same view.
 Foreign Minister Pichon of France said he agreed with Premier Bor- den, but thought that the time was not wasted at the conference already held, as a full discussion on all ques- tions at issue were permitted, so the settlement to be reached could be unanimous.
 Pichon said among the questions being studied is the disposition of the many fragments into which the former Austrian empire has been di- vided, and the treatment to be ac- corded Bulgaria.
 He said the new boundaries of Germany would be considered in a few days. The French Minister said that history was being made for the world and that the process was nee essarily slow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
SHIPYARDS IN
 NORTHWEST WILL
 START UP AGAIN
Have Decided to Employ Men as They Enter the Gates at the Old Macy
 Wage Scale.

SEATTLE, Feb. 17.-Although the shipworkers have not called off the strike, the owners of the six larges, plants announce they will reopen Wednesday.
 The workers will be. employed as they enter the gates at the old rate of pay.
 SEATTLE, Feb. 17.-Shipyards in Seattle announced this morning that they will reopen next Wednesday, re- employing men at the gates.
 The employers denied that they intended to adopt the open shop plan They said they would pay the Macy scale award wage, prevailing prior to the strike.
 The strikers expected the move. They have not issued any statement.
 It is believed that the district metal trade councils meeting in Portland, Ore, today will consider the questions relating to the strike,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
STANDING ARMY NOT DESIRED TO BE LARGE
 BY SOME OF MEMBERS
Representative Humphreys Says He Will Make a Point of Order of the
 Bill.

WASHINGTON F'eb. H.-The de- feat or the proposed legislation au- thorizing a temporary army of 50o,' 900 men is indicated through par liamentary tactics.
 Representative Will Humphreys gave notice that he would make a point of order against the Army pro vision on the ground that 1t is leg islation which has no place in the appropriation bill.
 Representative John c. Mckenzie will submit counter proposal au -thorizing a regular army of 175.000 to be recruited through enhstments
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
BILL IS AIMED. [ AT ASPIRATIONS OF ALL KINDS
 ~
Senator Jones Would Pun ish Those Who Advise Resistance of the
 Laws.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-Senator Jones has introduced a bill providing for the punishment of all persons who urge resistance to laws. or q change of the present form of Gov. ernment The penalty attached pro. vides for five years Imprisonment at hard labor and fine of $5.000.
 The bill also provides that all convicted aliens shall be dep0rted after having served their prison sem tences.
 Senator Jones also has introduced a new resolution for submission Co the States of constitutional amend, ment granting woman suffrage. iden- tical to the one rejected by the Sen ate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
FRENCH AVIATORS $ TO GIVE YANKEES
 SIGHT OF MACHINES
They Will Tour the United States with French Machines to Introduce Them
 Here,

PARIS. Feb. 17.-A French avia- tion mission with five of the fastest machines available will leave March Sth. for the United States with the object of demonstrating the effic- iency of the French aeroplanes.
 Five of the famous French aces will accompany the machines.
 The itinerary of the flyers includes San Francisco and Los Angeles. The journey between cities will be made in the air.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
AMERICAN TROOPS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM
 RUSSIA IN SPRING

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT, Secretary Baker informed the House Military Committee this afternoon that President Will son. had informed him of plan reached in Paris where by all of the American sol diers should be out of Russia by Spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, a veteran Can adian statesman, is 78 years old. He took charge of the Liberal party when it was minority party, and built it up. He was elected Pre- mier in 1896 and held office until de- feated by Robert Laird Borden, the present Premier, in 1911. His defeat was by a narrow margin, and the election turned on the proposition of a reciprocal tariff agreement with the United States. Laurier favored lower tariffs between the countries. The opposition contended that reciprocity with the United States would be a first step toward annexation of Can ada, and on that issue won.
 Laurier was overwhelmingly de- feated by Borden last year. Laurier was French Canadian, born in Que bee, and the fact that the French Canadians did not respond to the war spirit, caused a coalition known as the Union Party to be formed against Laurier, showing him under.
 Laurier was known as construc tive statesman and was instrument. al in shaping many of the policies which caused the development of Canada from practical wilderness into a powerful dominion. He was brilliant scholar, and powerful ora tor, with a striking and fascinating personality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
BUTTE MINERS ARE RETURNING
 TO WORK

BUTTE, Feb. 1.-The conditions in this city following the strike are practically normal again. A number of the men who went out on the strike are returning to work, and the list is growing larger daily, al though the strike has not been offic- tally declared off.
 BUTTE, Feb. 17.-The resumption of car service in this city appears to have restored confidence in the strike situation here. There have as yet been no demonstrations of violence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17

to send delegates to Princess Island to the Allied Peace Conference, is an attempt to repeat the Brest Lit ovsk treaty made with Lenine and Trotsky by the Central Powers, ac' cording to statement issued by the Foreign Minister of the Omsk Gov. ernment, which is opposed to the Bolsheviki.
 He declares that the Bolsheviki delegates again offer to sell their country for whatever profits that might accrue to themselves.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
SILK WORKERS RETURN TO
 LOOMS

PATTERSON, N. J., Feb. Flour teen silk workers have returned to their looms pending an investigation of their demands of a 47-hour week work schedule by the War Labor Board.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
WILL POSTPONE ACTION

WASHINGTON. Feb. IT. The House Interstate Commerce Commis- sion committee has decided not to hold hearings at this session of Congress on the bill to extend Fed eral control to the railroads for a period of five years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
MINE CASUALTIES
 FOR PAST YEAR ARE
 THE SMALLEST YET

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-The Unit- ed States Bureau of Mines reports that the American mine casualties last year totaled 25.075 men hlleds which is less than for any previous year. Safety devices and sreatoe care are attributed for the aaving made in life. f'ss
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
FOR NEW CABINET OFFICER
WASHINGTON. Feb. l4.-Se

WASHINGTON. Feb. 14-Senator Chamberlain of Oregon urges the creation of a department of the air. with its directing head member of the Cabinet He says the control of the air will be decisive factor In the next war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
WAGE INCREASE FAVORED

CHICAGO. Feb. 17.-The Federal arbitrator, Judge Al. schuler, has awarded packing house employees a ten per cent. wage increase. retroac- tive to Nov 10th. and time and q half for overtime. after eight hours work, effective March 2d.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
CONSIDERING WAR DAMAGES

PARIS, Feb. 1.-The commission having in charge preparations in the matter is continuing it's examinations of the principles upon which rests the right to secure war damages.
 The Supreme Council has appoint ed a special committee to study the indemnity claims of Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
HOUSE COMMITTEE
 GIVES APPROVAL TO
 RAILROAD MONEY
Wants $5O,OO0, ,OOO for Railway 0p- eration; Another Bill
 Will Be Laid r . Over.

WASHINGTON. Feb. IT. The House Committee has approved the application for s5t.OOO.OOO to be used for the operation of railroads under the control of the Government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
Japan's Altitude Alarms China.

PEKING, Feb. 17-Excement prevails throughout China the reports concerning the Japanese efforts to induce the to modify the action of the peace dele gats at Paris
 The President of China backed by the Premier has ee graphed delegates at the Peace Congress of fdence their stand and their ability to give China full justice and consideration
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
Spartacans Gain in Westphalia.

BERLIN, Feb IT. Associated Press)-The Spartacan followers ovepowered the military and local forces krchen in Wespjhaa and plundered city blew the doors of residences and stores with hand grenades. -
 The city pundered contains 10000 inhabitants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
EARLY MAPLE TAPPING

NEW YORK. Feb. H.-Farmers in Florence. N. Y, are tapping trees and making maple syrup. The flow is two months early.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
Spartacans Are Active.

COPENHAGEN, Feb 1.-The Spartacans have occupied the telephone and telegraph and newspaper offices in Bavaria according to advices received here this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
Wilson to Return to France March 18th.

PARIS, Feb. T.-The Paris Temps understands that President Wilson will arrive in France his return journey 18th It is not likely work of great importance garn world peace matters will be initiated until the turn President although will be continued tails of work already initiated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
German Foreisn Minister Ouits.

BASEL, Feb 17-A dispatch from Weimer to the Berlin Vosssche Zetung reports that Count Bockdor Rantzau the Foreign Minister has rendered his resignation the German assembly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
Germans to Leave Lithuania.

BERNE Feb. 17-Lithuania and Poland have reached that the Tenth German shall leave Lthuana and that the Polish shall the evacuated territory
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17

PARIS, Feb. T.-Baron Makino head of the Japanese delegation the Peace Congress- declared that the cons the proposed League of Nations the most portant document compiled by
 of the correspondents featuring the state men only because of the importance of the official making it. but because of reported doubts concerning the of the Japanese towards the objects of the league.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
Poindexter Opposes League of Nations.

WASHINGTON Feb. 17.-Senator Miles Pondexter of Washington the Senate Saturday afternoon vigorously at tackled of the constitution of the League of Ma tions providing disarmament arbitration supervision of munitions and trade mandatoes of for eign countries
 He declared that articles concerning arbitration and munitions unconstitutional and that the arbitration ar tce and that the mandatores and other articles "abhorent'
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
WILL STAND PAT

SEATTLE, Feb. 1.-The Seattle Metal Trades Council this afternoon
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
Gen. Foch Gave Ultimatum.

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 17.-Gen. Foch notified the German armistce commission Saturday that the Armstice limit fixed the Allies for compliance the of the Germans expires today D. m and he added that unless signed by 6 p. m. Sunday, it would no longer be in force.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
IS NEAR DEATHS DOOR

OTTAWA, Feb. 17-A bulletin is sued at noon by the physicians of for mer Premier Laurier said she was stricken with paralysis yesterday, and has been unconscious ever since His case is considered hopeless.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17
CONGRESS \; WILL CONSIDER
 ' RUSSIA FIRST
Russian Questions to Re- ceive Attention Supreme War Council Now; Con-
 ference Plan Fails.

PARIS. Feb IT. n Associated Press) ).-The Peace Congress will again turn its attention to Russia.
 The time for the acceptance of the invitation given by the Allies for a conference with the Russians expired on Saturday.
 Tho Supreme War Council of the Peace Congress may invite the var ious Russian factions to initiate di- rect negotiations with the Allies. or else name Allied commissioners to meet the opposing factions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-17

OMSK. Eastsrn Siberia. Feb, 17.-- (Associated Press)-The readiness oe ths Bolshsviki soviet Government