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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
DANIELS ASKS
NAVY INCREASE
Recommends One Months Pay
Be Given All Men When
Discharged.
Associated Press Service

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Secre-
tary Daniels, in appearing today be-
fore the house naval committee TO
explain the navys needs as regards
personnel until a permanent estab-
lishment can be determined upon in
the light cf the action of the peace
conference, urged that hereafter
naval officers be permitted on merit.
The secretary recommended an
amendment that would withdraw
all application Of seniority in max
ing promotions and also suggested
that officers in each grade be per-
mitted TO select men for promotion
TO successive grades instead OF con-
tinuing the present system of hav-
ing all selections made by a single
board.
Increased pay for the mon OF the
navy also was recommended by Mr..
Daniels, who asked the committee TO
write into the new naval bill a pro
vision making permanent the war
time pay increases Of from S6 TO
SIS for enlisted men. This would
make the pay range from SS6 10
S51 month. The secretary also
asked that one months pay be given
navy men as a gratuity when they
are discharged from the service.
In explaining 10 the committee
that the department would not now
ask for any increase in the perma-
nent enlisted strength OF the navy.
Secretary Daniels said temporary
increase should be authorized 10 in
clude $4,000 temporary regulars
and 200 OF the reserves for oper-
ating transports. as a total OF
s50.OO0 men would be needed FOR
naval ships and transports.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
Two War Agencies
Cease TO Exist
With 1919
Press Service

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. -
With the ending of the year
1918 at midnight tonight. a num-
Der of officials who have served
the government during the war.
retired from office and at least
two war agencies-the war in
dustries board. the treasury's cap
ital issues committee-ceased to
exist.
Officials who ended their serv.
ices include Bernard b. Baruch.
chairman Of the war industries
board; Thomas b. Love, assistant
secretary of the treasury; RoS.
ert S. Lovett, director of capital
expenditures of the railroad ad
ministration. and Carl r. GRAY.
director of operations of the
railroad administration.
William G.. McAdoo had ex-
pected to end his duties as di-
rector general Of railroads. but
he will remain at his desk until
next Saturday TO complete a re-
port Of his year of stewardship.
The appointment OF a successor
is daily expected at the white
house, but there has been no in
dication as 70 who it will be.
II has been generally under
stood that Or. Harry A. Garfield.
who resigned as fuel administra-
tor some time ago. expected TO
resume his duties as president Of
Williams college early in the
year. but no announcement as To
when he will leave his present
office has yet been made. He
and Chairman Baruch of the war
industries board ard Chairman
Mccormick Of the war trade
board, have been summoned to
Europe by the president to aid
in work in connection with the
peace conference.
While the war industries board
dissolved at midnight tonight,
some of it's work already had
been turned over TO the depart
ments of commerce, interior and
agriculture, and others will be
taken over by the war trade
board. which will continue to
function for the present at least
The boards price fixing COM
Tlittee, it is understood. will con-
tinue its work until the prices
fixed on certain con nodities ex-
pire by Limitation next July 81
hut prices on steel, copper. pig
iron. zinc, cement and other
COM edities expired tonight at
midnight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
PLANSEXPANSION
OFNAVALCOLLEGE
Vice Admiral Sims Will Accept
Presidency Upon
His Return.
Associated Press Service .

Associated Press Service.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Under
plans FOR comprehensive expansion
of the naval wat college at Newport.
r. l.. until its work will reach Off
GERS throughout the fleet, Vice Ad-
miral Sims. now commanding the
American naval forces abroad. will
return to the presidency Of the col
lege when his present duty is COM
pleted
Secretary Daniels disclosed this
assignment today ia presenting 70
the house naval committee a request
for double the appropriation made
for the college last year. He also
told the committee that Admiral
Sims had requested that he be re-
turned to Newport, which he left
just before the United States en-
tered The war in order to hasten TO
London for the participation Of the
American navy in the hght against
the common enemy.
The study Of naval strategy and
naval tactics. during the last four
years." the secretary told the com
mittee. will have deep interest for
every naval officer. and the applica-
ton OF the principles learned during
the war in future naval strategy will
need 10 De studied by all naval Off
GERS who may be charged with re-
sponsfole duties. do not think that
any money for naval purposes can
be expended more wisely than TO
give the opportunity for naval Off
GERS To study at the war college and
to cary the study to ali men IN the
fleet"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
.CLEMENCEAU and
WILSON DIFFER ON
PEACE QUESTION

Associated Press Service
PARIS, Dec. S1.-The declaration
made by President Wilson in his
speech at Manchester Monday
against balance of power among the
nations is regarded in high Ameri-
can quarters here as a direct re-
joinder TO the speech of Premier
Clemenceau in the chamber OF dep
uties in which he declared his sup
port of the balance Of power"
idea, and his purpose OF making it
his guiding thought in the peace ne
gotiations.
Whether it was intended to be so.
it is not known. but the presidents
speech. coming within "A hours after
that Of the premier. has led a con-
trast between the two declarations
as sharply defining two opposing
viewpoints on the subject Of balance
of power among the nations.
The textual copy Of the premier's
speech on SUNDAY night is now
available and gives the following
reference on this subject.
There is an old system which ap-
pears condemned today and to
which I do not fear TO say that
remain faithful at this moment
Countries have orga nized the Gs-
fense of their frontiers with the
necessary elements and the balance
OF power"
Great disorders broke out in the
chamber at this point and Pierre
Prizon. a socialist deputy. ex-
claimed.
This is the system which has
gone into bankruptcy"
Premier Clemenceau continued.
saying:
This system appears 20 be con-
demned by some very high author
tiles. Nevertheless 1 viii remark
that II such a balance had preceded
the war-that If America. England.
France and italy had got together
in declaring that whoever attacked
one Of them must expect 70 see the
three others take up the common
defense"
The premier was interrupted here
by applause and disorder in the
chamber, but later resumed:
There is in this system Of alli-
ances which do not renounce- I
say it most distinctly my guiding
thought AZ the conference II your
today permits me 10 20 there. and
7 believe nothing should separate af-
ter the war the four great powers
that the war has united. To this en-
tente will make all sacrifices.
The statement OF the French
premier is looked upon as foreign
20 the statement made a few hours
later AT Manchester by President
Wilson. when the president said
IF the future had nothing for rs
but new attempt 70 keep the world
at a right poise by a balance Of
power. the United states would take
no interest. because she would iOin
no combination Of power which IS
not a combination Of all Of Us"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
NO EVENING
PAPER

THIS being a legal holi-
L day-the first of the
year-theTe will be no eve
ming edition OF The News
Times. The morning edition
going 10 all readers. This IS
customary with this office
New Years, Memorial Day,
July Fourth. Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The News Times force uniteS
in extending to all readers
their compliments OF the sea-
son. and best wishes for a
Happy and Prosperous New
Year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
Control OF POS
London sNewYear
Celebration First
In Four Years

Associated Press Service:
LONDON. Dec. 31.-Evidence that
the war Is ended came tonight in the
London celebration OF the passing
of the old year.
The traditional gathering of Scots
men before st. Paurs Cathedral
took place with Wassail and native
sons. For the last four years the
sadness Of war precluded this cele-
bration. but tonight this old custom
was renewed with enthusiasm.
The streets surrounding st. Pauls
were filled with Scotsmen before
midnight. They sang Aud Lang
Syne" and exchanged greetings.
while chimes silent since the out
break Of the war. rang in the new
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01

WARSAW sunday. Dec z9-
Sympathizers with the bolsheVillt
marched 20 the Hotel Bruhl in
Warsaw today and demanded the
release Of six bolshevik aeents
Polish troops hred into the crowd
after several soldiers had beea
wounded by the mob and i've per
sons were killed and q number ~
others wounded.
The crowd. which ntmbered
more than 1000. paraded through
1he streets singing. carrying red
banners ana crying Down with
Pilsudskii Down with the govern
mentl" IN was composed main
OF young men and young wOmen.
They then marched 20 the hOtei.
where three companies OF the 20
lish legion were guarding tnr
bolshevik agents Leaders 81 ta-
crowd demanded the release OF the
bolsheyik agents and when this uas
refused. revolver shots We're freI
from the crowd into the hotel The
soldiers answered with three ro.-
leys into the crowd.
Poland is prcparins for "a mU-
tary campaign along her entire
Russian frontier. The bolshcri.i
viii be opposed on the north and
east and the Ruthenians of the
Ukraine on the southeast Tf-
Dolshevikl have forced the Poles -
take up arms by their advance in. D
Polish territory The Poles anl
the Ruthenians have been at ODDS
since the Rutnenian attempt o.
take Lemberg in November.
The bolshctiki are advancing as
the German army of Gen. Hoffman
retires The Germans. accordirg
10 reports reachine here. freely
permit the bolsher,ki 20 advance
while blockins The efforts or th.
Poles 90 check the b0lsheviki The
Germans are scheduled 20 evacuafe
wilma. the capital ~ Lthuanla. on
Jan. 4. bot The Poles await Derni.-
sion from Marshal Foch before s-rI-
tering the CITY prior TO the German
evacuation.
The boIshetiki are advancing
rapidly toward wilma anG are fa-
vored by mild weather Their adj
vance guards are satd 20 be orderlg.
ueu clothed and well armed. TEcv
have committed &c depredatious
except where they meet with rec
sista nee. AT Pskov. where The
boisheviki were opposed. they car
rieG out merciIess nassacres. Th-
bolshevikl it IS reported. also are
sending forces 10 occupy the Baltic
ports 81 Lihau and Rfsa as soon -
The Germans eyacuate them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
FARM LOAN BOARD
ANNUAL REPORT
SHOWS PROGRESS
Shows Loan Associations Have
Doubled in Number
During the Year.
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 81. - In
crease in the lending power Of fed
eral banks and the grant of author
ity for them to write fire insurance
on farm property. were advocated
by the farm loan board IN its an
nual report submitted today TO con-
gress.
Modification of the federal farm
loan act so as to make the minimum
loan $500 instead of S1OO and maxi
mum loans of $4,000 instead Of
$40. 900 also was urged.
The report. which was the sec
ond made by the board. was describ-
ed as covering the first year of
operation" of the farm loan sys-
tenn, the first year OF the board be-
ing spent in organization.
THE year was one of very evident
progress" declared the report, which
contained a table showing that farm
loan associations increased from l.
S39 to 3.439 during the year; that
the capital Of the twelve federal
land banks increased from S1O.4SS,-
$50 20 S16.25O.2S5: that loans in
force creased from $29.S16,30 TO
$149.0i 439: that joint stock land
banks icreased from four TO nine.
and N ir loans now amount TO So
3SO.734. and that interest rates of
the land banks was five or five and
half per cent. and that of land
stock banks was six per cent.
Interesting information as to the
applications by borrowers OF loans
from the land banks was given in a
detailed statement, dealing with
about one-third OF all the loans
closed by the banX This statement
showed that eight per cent of the
proceeds OF the loans were used TO
buy land: ten per cent for buildings
and improvements; sixty per cent 70
pay off existing mortgages; ten per
cent for payment OF other debts; five
per cent for purchase Of bank
stock; four per cent for purchase OF
livestock. and three per cent for i'm
plements and equipment.
Benefits $1,000 borrowers.
The loaning OF over 10000. 900
has been OF distinct and direct bene-
NJ TO more than $4,000 borrowers. -
declared the report. and has been
Of indirect benefit 20 every appli-
cant for a farm loan through pri-
vate agencies.
A distinct reduction not only for
the rate Of interest on such loans.
but also in the accompanying
charges. was manifest Immediately
after the passage OF the act"
Despite the large production and
high prices. net returns OF agricul-
ture in the 1918 crop year was
much less than is popularity suppOs-
ed" declared the report, which
explained that big profits were elm
mated by the scarcity OF farm labor.
It's high cost. as also that OF fertili-
zers. implements and machinery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01

has been holding target practice
in the outskirts of Warsaw. the
booming OF which is intended a
a warning to revolutioniSts, who
are suspected OF an intention 10
seize the government.
The arrival from Posen of Igna,e
Paderewski who has been proposed
as president Of the republic. -
served TO strengthen the hands OF
the authorities. who are now pass
ing through anxious day and nights.
II is extra ordinary how unspec-
tacular are the street fights. sever.g
OF which the correspondent has
witnessed. In one instance soldiers
who refused 10 salute the red fla
when jostled 10y the crowd opened
fire, but the rioters were unper-
turbed merely waiting 20 see who
was killed or injured. Despite IN
termittent outbreaks. the customar
life is going on and the theaters are
well p<ronized.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
ITALY RECEIVES CREDIT
FROM u. S. GOVERNMENT 7

Associated Press Service.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Italy
today received new credit OF
100000. .OO0 from the United States
government This increased Italy's
total credit from this country to
S1,SIO.0O0.0O0 and the allies aggre-
gate credit 20 SS.5S5.523.702.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
The True Meaning of Intermban Day
Let's get at the heart of it!

We all better profit by nterurban Day better
understand its significance its purpose and its possibilities
lnerrban Day the combined cooperative effort of South
Bends leading storeS-n every line-to offer you, its
patrons Greater Service Greater Bargains = Greater
Selections - Greater Values
Now those four aims not trivial They touch you
"where YOU i've They vitality affect your purse strings
Come and see Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
OFFICER HAMILTON
MAKES FIRST ARREST

William Peltz. 1710 Lawrence av.
was arrested by officer Hamilton az
1905 this morning charged with
carrying concealed weapons and
shooting within the corporate limits.
He was released on bond.
William bears the distinction ~
being the hrst man arrested this
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
PRINCE CARL
DISAPPROVED
WAR METHODS
Regrets Propaganda in U. S.
Was Carried Out in
Clumsy Manner.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
OF OCCUPATION, Monday. Dec.
36.-(By the Associated Press. -
In a talk recently with an American
army officer. Prince Carl Of HOhen-
zollern. lieutenant general and COM
inander OF the 3Sth landwehr regi-
ment, who now is living in the area
occupied by the Americans, said
that in all his 32 years experience
in the army he never had seen any
where soldiers Of better discipline
or who behaved better than the
Americans.
The prince. who Is a member of
a non-reignlng house OF the Hohen-
zollern family. according to the
American officer, appeared not TO
realize the indignation created in
the United states through the sink
ing OF the Lusitania and expressed
surprise when he was told that
celebrations were reported to have
taken place in Germany and medals
awarded TO the submarine crew
when the big Cunard liner was sent
TO the bottom. The prince said that
personally ne disapprOved Of sub
marine warfare and bombing by
means OF airplane. He asserted
that Germany should not have
tarted her submarine warfare
without being absolutely certain IL
would succeed.
Prince Carl said he regretted that
he German propaganda in the
United States had been carried out
in what ne termed such clumsy
manner. Germany. he declared.
should have started her propaganda
on a larger scale and spent mil
Hons Of marks instead Of thousands.
The greatest fault with Germany's
diplomacy. he added, was the per-
sistent disregard OF the Importance
OF national psychology and failure
20 appreciate the points OF view of
other nations The prince conclud-
ed the interview By saying that Co.,
eco German officers had lost their
lises during the war.
Prince Carl was German military
during the Russo-Japanese war.
During the visit 10 Germany in
1907 OF the late King Edward.
Prince carl was relieved of COM
mand OF the first regiment Of
dragoOn guards. OF which King Ed
ward was the honorary commander.
u was rumored AT the time that his
friendliness 10 the japanese and his
open hostility 10 the Russians was
= - .arrea of his fra nefar
Carl is another OF the German
generals known before the Euro
pean war TO have held strong
prejudice against the ability OF tho
American army and navy. on vari-
Gus occasions having beIittled them
His antipathy also extended mark
edIy 10 tie British land and sea
forces.
with resard TO Germany's losses
in officers. the Cologne Gazette on
Nov 25 placed the number of ofii-
GERS killed at $4,000 and those miss
ing al $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01
VIOLENT FIGHTING
BETWEEN HUN AND
POLISH SOLDIERS

BASEL Dec. 30-The Poles of Posen German
Poand, according the Voraerts of Berlin They have dis
armed German officers and soldiers of whom the
adds shot after being tried by cowmara Violent fighting
has taken place the streets between German and Polish soldiers
The Poles control of the poSoce and the ts
graph office and have communication with Germany The
German authorities the province urgently demand that troops
be their aid
The local soldiers and wormens council Weschen of
Posen and Zloslaw, have officially proclaimed their annexation
to Poland.
WARSAW Monday Dec 3O-Fory-Seven persons have been
killed in the streets of Warsaw consequence
clashes which occurred between the troops and revouon
The city at high tension the shooting today and Yesterday
by the of red TevOutontS who holding demonsa
OnS in favor of the liberation OF several nteed boSheykS
This is the first time that such drastic have been taken
here virtual martial law exists with the soldiers of the
newly formed national army and the municipal guard paoIng
the streets Cavalry and light artillery active and the artillery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-01

LOWER AIICHIGAS-Sno and
colder wednesday: much colder at
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-02-06
SUGAR SHOWED
OUR BACKBONE
American Willingness to Give Up
Luxury Demonstrated Ma
tons War Conscience.
STAND WITH THE ALLIES.
BY Reducing Consumption People OF
the United States Averted
Famine at Home In Spite
Of Low supplles

Tho fact that the people OF the
more than one-half million tons their
July, August, September and October
consumption OF sugar proves conclu.
slvely that their war conscience was
thoroughly awakened and that the
country MS a whole stood ready TO fol
low the injunctions of the Government
Our normal consumption of sugar in
the four-month period beginning with
July has been 100000 tons per month,
total of 100000 for the quarter
year.
In July, when our sugar stringency
began to reach its height, consumption
was reduced to 100000 tons. In Au-
gust only $4,000 tons went into dis
tribution and In September only 279,-
600 tons. In October the distribution
fell to 100000 tons.
II the general public had failed 10
observe. the inJunctions of the Food
Administration this country would
have been In the throes of sugar
famine before the end of August Our
visible supplies were 80 low as to bring
great anxiety to those familiar with
the sugar situations They feared that
II would be absolutely impossible to
reduce consumption to n point where
sugar would no longer be a mere lux.
ury In the American diet.
Few accomplishments Of the Food
Administration will stand forth so pre-.
domlnantly as this reduced consump.
ton of sugar. By II we have been able
to bridge over the period of stringency
until the new beet and Louisiana cane
sugar crops were In sight.
Nov INC nation is In a position SO
that II we choose we may return to
our normal home use of sugar, and
Europe, with the release of ships to go
far afield, can maintain Its recent re-
stricted rations. II, however, those
nations are to increase their use OF
sugar very considerably II must be by
our continued sharing with them
through limiting our own consump.
ton.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-02-06
meat PRODUCERS
DID FULL DUTY
Increase in American Hogs Win
Help TO Meet World Fat
Shortage.
FARMERS SAVE SITUATION,
Government Justified In Stimulation
Of Pork Produetion-SevenfoId
Increase over Pre-.
War Exports,

Through increased production and
conservation we will be able this year
to export seven times our pre-w0r
average exports Of pork products
With the heavy demands added In car
ing for the millions who have been
freed from German oppression, the
Department of Agriculture and the
Food Administration are justified to-
day In our every action OF stimulation
OF hog production. In the coming year
the greatest world shortage will be In
fats. and pork will help to save this
situation. The efficacy OF the policy
Of stimulated production has built up
In this country supplies which will en-
able us to supply very large part of
the fat deficiency of the world. In
beef there must be a shortage IN Eu-
rope, due largely to limited refrigern.
tor ship capacity. All freezer ships
available. however, will be filled by
America, Argentine and Australia.
The contribution made by the pro-
ducers of this country to the war pro-
gram as applying particularly 70 ani.
mGl food products is illustrated by the
following:
Reports compiled by the o. s. De
partment OF Agriculture indicate an
dncrease in cattle OF 10,23S,000 head
and 12,t41 900 hogs. These figures
were compiled to January last.
In this period there was n decrease
In sheep of $4,000 head. The indlca-
tons are that this decrease will show
an increase, according to recent re-
ports.
Since January 1 unofficial informa.
ton indicates IN increase In hogs Of
not less than s per cent and not
more than 10 per cent. as compared
with one year ago, with an increase In
the average weight.
Following the request of the y. 8.
Food Administration for an Increase
In hog production for marketing In the
fall of 1918 and the spring OF 1919 the
Increase may yield not less than 1,600,-
100000 pounds more Of pork products
than were available last year. With
out this Increase the shipping program
arranged by Mr.. Hoover regarding an
lmal food products would have been
impossible.
The dressed hog products during the
three months ending September 80,
1917, amounted to 003, $4,000 pounds,
while for the corresponding months OF
1918 the dressed hog products totaled
! 1877 $4,000, an Increase of over 3T4,'
| 100000 pounds for the quarter.
During the same period for 1917 the
records of inspected slaughter OF
dressed beef showed i,2G30000OO
pounds as against l,45A, 100000 pounds
for the three month period ending
September /, this year.