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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23

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Germania In its issue Of yesterday
said that Foreign Minister Mueller
would communicate at yesterdays scs-
sion of the assembly the text OF note
which, on approval by the assembly,
would be dispatched to the Peace Con
gress heads. The note, according to
Germania, would decline TO accept Ar
ticle 231 Of the peace treaty, dealing
with Germany's responsibility for the
war, and Articles 227 to 230, dealing
with penalties.
Further. the note would affirm that
President Wilson's fourteen points had
not been applied in the peace treaty
and express regret that oral negotiations
had been refused the Germans. 1t would
also. according to the newspaper,
emphasize the inalienab1e right of every
nation, even Germany. to live, and say
that Germany could not assent to the
peace treaty from her inner conviction
because it contained conditions impos-
sible of fulfillment and unbearable.
Therefore, Germany would not sign
voluntarily, but would only yield to
force.
It would add that since the economic
and financial terms exceed the limit of
Germany's capacity to meet. Germany
would be unable to accept the respon-
sibility for their execution.
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Germany to Sign;
Yields to Allies

Continued From Page One
note communicated yesterday evening.
and likewise the time limit for answer
ing the note of June 16. 1919.
1T was only on Saturday. after great
difficulties. that n new cabinet was
formed which. unlike its predecessor.
could come to an agreement to declare
Its willingness to sign the treaty ms re-
CARDS nearly all its provisions. The
National Assembly has expressed it's
confidence in this cabinet by a large ma
jority of votes. The answer only ar
rived here just before midnight. as the
direct wire from Versailles to Weimar
was out of order.
The government must come into con
tact anew with the National Assembly
in order to take the gricvous decision
which is still required Of it in such a
manner as it can only be taken in ac-
Cordance with democratic principles and
with the internal situation in Germany
Accept, Mr.. President. the assur-
ance of my distinguished consideration.
"NON HANIEL."
Yes" or no" Answer Demanded
The following reply was sent after
its approval by the Council of the
Allied and Associated Powers:
Mr.. President-The allied and as
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23

ing Of the peace terms naturally was the
only question around which the cabinet
construction hinged, and the govern
ment, which went on record as consid-
ering the terms unacceptable, found a
surprising following behind them.
The first party ballots, however,
seemed to make the signing Of the treaty
Socialist party voted two thirds for
ending the suspense. With the inde-
pendents supporting them, the Con
servatives as n party behind them. and
the Centrists on the fence, the result
appeared a foregone conclusion.
Kaiser Is Stumbling Block
But the Conservatives suddenly swung
around and declared for nonsignature
the Centrists wavered and imposed con
ditions, and the Democrats temporarily
baked any hope Of n majority by stub
bornly persisting against the extradi-
ton by the Entente of the former EN-
pcror and other German notables.
This was the stumbling block, for the
Democrats could not be budged from the
attitude which they held through for
lorn pride in the former war lord and
the belief that a revolution would break
out in protest by the people should Won
Hindenburg, Ludendorff and other idols
also be humiliated.
Count Won Bernstorff. formerly am
bassador at Washington, played a
prominent part in the PROCEEDINGS. not
only as president of the German peace
committee. but. according TO persistent
rumor, as the possible successor OF
Count Won Brockdorff Rantzau, head
Of the German peace delegation, for
there was powerful group that wanted
him TO suffer the poetic justice Of sign
ing the terms. after he had helped to
bring the United States into the war.
Won Bernstorff. however. resisted
and. after having been appointed in the
morning to the cabinet headed by Herr
Bauer, refused to accept the appoint
ment or have anything to do with the
matter.
Later in the day the Centrists dropped
their demand for modification of the
terms and expressed their willingness
to sign. The Democrats also weakened
to such an extent that fifteen Of their
sixty five members in the assembly went
over to the side in favor of signature.
The first ministry, headed by Herr
Bauer. lasted exactly one hour. 1t
crashed on the stubbornness of the
Democrats and Won Bernstorff' s fiat re-
fusal to head the ministry of foreign
affairs. Doctor Dernburg. who had
been named as minister of finance, de-
clared he could not co operate. The
Democrats then reduced their demands
TO one point, on which they were ada
mant, namely, that the former German
emperor, Won Hindenburg and Luden-
dorff must not be delivered to the En-
tente for trial.
Eventually the Bauer cabinet was re-
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constructed, with DR.. Herman Mueller,
the Majority Socialist leader, as minis
ter of foreign affairs and Matthias Err :
berger as minister of finance and vice
premier.
Bauer besides being new premier, is
second chairman of the general commits
sion OF the Federation of Labor unions.
He was elected to the Reichstag in 1912
from Breslau and appointed minister
of labor under Prince Max last Octo-
Der. He is an authority on labor legis-
lation and workers insurance. He is A
member Of the National Assembly and
was born in 1870.
The new cabinet is regarded as purely
transitional. The failure of Won Bern
storff to accept the foreign ministry is
ascribed in Berlin mainly to fear in
official circles that his incumbency
might provoke hostile comment in the
United States. 1t is also reported that
the Democrats informed him that ac-
ceptance would be equivalent to his re =
tirement from the party.
Doctor Mueller, one of the younger
forces of the majority parties, is wholly
a newcomer in the arena of diplomacy.
His only experience in this respect was
gained in the recent Socialist confer
ence at Berne. where he creditably rep.
resented the Scheidemann faction.
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scious that. despite all manifestations
Of confidence, it can in the eyes Of the
nation and history only have one real
justification. namely, to ruthlessly take
n decision after the elimination Of the
facts and n responsibility without an
eye on party feelings"
Nation Being Sacrificed"
Herr Bauer added: Whatever the
majority Of the house may think concern
ing acceptance or rejection, in one mat E
ter we are unanimous-namely, in
sharpest condemnation of the treaty
submitted to us, to which, under un-
heard of Compulsion, we are to give our
signature, the whole nation as one man
utters a passionate protest that we are
being sacrificed without defence to the
interests of other nations. The result
of our protests and the result Of our
willingness to make reparation far ex-
ceedng all that fairness should demand
has been very slight notifications, and
these have been accompanied by men
aces and abuse. On Monday the war is
to begin afresh If we fail to give our
yes. Every instrument of murder is
ready against defenceless and unarmed
nation which knows only two com
Enthusiastically reparation and
internally the development of liberty,
which it won in its collapse"
Says They Yield to Force
Declaring that by signing the treaty
under reserve the government yielded
to force in order to spare suffering Ger
many from new war and disruption of
national unity by further occupation.
starvation for the women and children
and an unmerciful longer retention Of
German prisoners, Herr Bauer con-
timed:
But the government expects. in view
Of the stupcndous burden thus assumed.
that all military and civilian prisoners
will be returned without interruption
beginning July /. At this solemn mo-
mcnt the government desires to express
itself with absolute Clcarness in order
to meet beforehand any possible re-
proaChes that the conditions imposed
exceed Germany's power to perform. and
we therefore decline all responsibility
for the consequences that may befall
Germany should her utmost endeavors
prove the conditions impossible of full
filment.
1--WE Furthermore lay the greatest en-
phasis on the declaration that we can
not accept. and by our signature do not
cover. Article 231 demanding that Ger
many confess herself the sole author
of the war;
The premier said that the resigna-
ton of the Scheidemann cabinet was
due to lack of united front With
regard to the draft of the peace terms,
on which the cabinet views were
sharply divided. These dissensions
went right through the ranks of the
government parties.
''To every one Of us who belonged
to the former government said Herr
Bauer, 'it was bitter and hard fight
between indignation and cool rehec-
ton. 1t was exceedingly hard for us
to take the decision to join n new
government, whose most urgent duty
must be to conclude peace of in
Justice"
Germany acquired n new cabinet only
after nearly week of literal sweating
in blazing Weimar weather. The sign
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Weinar Votes
to Sign Treaty
Continued From PaEe One

Continued From PaGe One
the country together.
They must safeguard our new lib
erty, he said. There must be will
to work and discipline in all ranks Of
society. There are no miraculous
charms to cure nation. Even work
revolution cannot rid us of the mnlady
from which we are wearing away. Only
by revolution of our moral con
ciousness can we succeed in raising our
selves out of our night into better fu-
turc.'
THE Allied and associated powers
cannot expect the German people to
agree from inner conviction TO n peare
instrument whereby. without the popu-
lations being consulted. living members
are severed from the German empire,
German sovereignty permanently vio-
lated and unbcarable economic and
financial burdens imposed upon the
German people"
Herr Bauer continued
The distress of the land ard Of the
people has brought us together. We
could not refuse co operation unless we
desired to run the risk Of leaving Ger
many to a chaotic state. without gov
crnment and hopeless of salvation. You
will believe me when I say we are not
here to stand for the interests of our
own party and still less to satisfy our
ambitions.
1--WE arc here from the sense Of duty
to save that which s salvable."
To Keep SaMe Program
Having expressed regret for the ac-
ton of the Democrats, Herr Bauer
formally presented the new ministers
and announced that the cabinets gen
cral program would remain identical to
that Of the Schcidcmann ministry.
Coming to the question Of signing the
treaty or not, Herr Bauer said:
The imperial government only too
well understands that it faces the enc
my's terms. Exalted Indignation car
rieS away individuals and the commu-
nifty and tries to find vent but if on
assuming my heavy Office I may make
n request it is tbs : do not allow the
question of acceptance or rejection to
become a party matter Do not mis-
Judge the advocates Of rejection as
Chauvinists. pursuing selfish aims. or
the advocates of acceptance under dire
necessity as towards or wpaklings, void
OF the national sense Of justice.
''On both sides are weighty reasons
a decision must be taken. The time
TOR reflection is past. The hour for ac-
ton has arrived. and in it each of YOU
bears responsibility.
The imperial government is con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23

government he will not sign the allied
terms, according to Weimar dispatches.
The single reply was handed to Baron
Won Lersner, of the German peace dele
cation at 10 o'clock last night. Won
Lersner apparently was on an anxious
watch for the response, for the minute
Colonel Henry, master of ceremonies at
Versailles, arrived at Versailles with the
document, Won Lersner was on the
spot to receive il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23
Today'S City Appointments

-Four appointments to city jobs were
announced today. as follows: Wal
ter Young. 1888 Aspen street. and
James c. Cannon, 376O North Eigh-
tcenth street. as craftsmen in the Ru-
roau Of Surveys. at $140O per year !;
Edgar +. Grimm. 1861 Cochran street.
and Howard Powell. 2114 Clover
street. apprentices in the Electrical
Bureau, at 5000 a year and $40 per
week respectively.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23
laration as an integral portion Of the
treaty:
Suggest Clause for Treaty

Suggest Clause for Treaty
within two years, counting from
the day when the treaty is signed,
the Allied and Associated Govern
ments will submit the present treaty
TO the high council of the powers,
as constituted by the league of ma
tions. according to Article 4, for the
purpose of subsequent examination.
Before this high council the Ger
man plenipotentiaries are to enjoy
the same rights and privileges as the
representatives of the other CON
tracing powers of the present
treaty. This council shall decide
in regard to those conditions of the
present treaty which impair the
rights to self determination of the
German people and also in regard to
the stipulation whereby the free
economic development Of Germany
on n footing of equal rights is i'm
peded "
THE government of the German
public accordingly gives the dcclara
tion of its consent as required by
the note of June 16, 1919, in the
following form:
The government Of the German
republic is ready to sign the treaty
Of peace. without, however. rccog-
nizing thereby that the German pco-
pie was the author of the war and
without undertaking any RESPONSE
hility for delivering persons in ac-
cordance with Articss 227 to go of
the treaty Of peace
Weimar. June II. 1919.
Bauer, president of the Imperial
ministry.
Accept Mr.. President the express
sion of my consideration.
NSigncdl Won Hanicl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23

SO inches wide, at S5c yard.
At 2Sc Yard, Value 40c
Plain White Cotton Wolfe for
waists and dresses; 38-inch.
At 75c Yard, Value $1.25
Imported White Piques, 80 to
42-inch; medium vale; a good
quality for skirts and children's
garments.
Imported and American-made
Ginghams in large plaid and
stripe effects; 32-inch; a small
lot reduced for quick clearance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23

At 75c Yard, Value $1.OO
Gabardine Skirtings; 36-inch \
fresh and white. e
At $3.75, Value $3.50
Japanese Nainsook of good
quality; suitable for waists, un-
dergarments an d children's
wear; 39-inch; box holding 10
yards for $3.75, value $3.50.
At 55c, Values $1.OO
and S1.25 t
Colored stripe Skirtings-
poplin, cheviot and basket
weaves; 36 to 40 inches wide.
FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-23
The Coolest and Prettiest OF
Summer Cotton Materials
Some at Special Prices

Pain-color Organdies 45-inch; all the good shades
S125 and $1.35 yard.
Printed Voles in wonderful assortment of patterns
and colorngs 36nch-5Oc 75c 90 yard Plain Voiles
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-07-28
CANDIDATES COLUMN
~ Nalr' crpsENr

I heFehy aanaaaee that / AN 4 candidate
for 16e Htsre of clerk ~ the Circuit Court
fpT Annr Ar2nesas County. eubtewt ~ the
scion NJ the IsRlnDerntir rrtHsasfes.
IL tnakinR this Atinn1arrnent fcci thai
should state briefly. First That liz /
arm npsHfnatrn Mnt efscsed M this ofFlte l
p2si t. the best ef ms skill and 5usig
n1sut tlisigrntly and faithfully. without
parttaliry or prejudice stisrhHrEr 4 ne duties
af said affiee MAS aasf90i0tssl Il deputy
sisrl under Major SlEiag HArwossa. Then
clerk IN tire SprEng ~ Isl. aud uPOa tfe
death II Thomas $. Reati IN April tSst.
MIS- appointed Chief henatN Clerk. and
have served spontaneously as hicf Deputy
nader Major Harwonsi, lnhn t .isaHitoH
and Br George Wells. until tile lattcrss
death IN september faiS TN tiae first 81
Itlegoier, i9lS MSS by fhe Judges II the
sareult Fouft 1T this piruuit. unanitnnnsiy
appointed tiesk III the Court q s,fssred
cur late lAnientrd ltF. George Nells until
The next Generai Eicetion in November ut
the present year.
With ny long service ma experience ~
public servant / feel Tint can con
fiisnils loak for Il l1SHl and hearty aulls
pprf ~ the gt-sa PEOPLE Of this eatinis III
the uumiu- Primary ansI ssenpral F,leetiaH.
have always rssgArsIEei Il public niiis.e
~ il public trust and HrIniy believe that
IL who faithfully and heasstiy discharges
The duties III The Oiiee 10 which lie liHr
been clested or appointed best serves his
marty and the uMlsilt
Is.sm NM II WOODWARD.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-07-28
WHEN IL SIS rs Bf.IIR

A blue sun has been recorded only
once That was In August, 1883. ii
lara, says the Kansas CRY Star A
day or two before there was . very
violent eruption Of large volcano
about a hundred miles from Batavia
The eruption ended with an explo-
sion In which range Of mOuntaias
was destroyed. vast cavity being
left in its place, more than thou
sand feet deep at one point Billions
OF tons Of rocks, mud and dust were
thrown high In the air and the sun
was obscnred over large area 81
Batavia the darkness became so deer
that street lamps had to be lighted
in the middle Of the afternoon That
condition prevailed until toward sun
set. Then the volcanic cloud began
70 clear away, leaving the sun visible.
Instead, however. Of il being red, as
II usually ID when viewed through d
smoke cloud. 1t appeared as magni-
acent deep blue disk. remaining that
coIor until it sank below the horizon.
The phenomenon was seen ~ every
one within 80 Or 40 degrees Of the
equator
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-07-28

things they have damned him
|loudcst for was his alleged ten
dency 10 20 ii alone, - refuse
ID take Senators into his conil-
dence.
But now that the treaty Is ready
and the Senatc's innings are at
hand. these Senators who have
been most vocifcrous IN their Dc
|nunciation are not disposed e
take advantage 81 the opportunity
they have been 50 loudly demand
ing, 10 20 over the treaty's pro-
visions with the President
III ii strange that critics ~ this
type are so blind that they cannot
See that they are making them
selves ridiculous that they cannot
understand that his position viii
become iiuprcgnable because q
their refusal ~ the opportunity g
90 over the terms Of the treaty
and tl1e articles Of tho League coz
lcnant freely and frankly with him.
lie was instrumental ii the draft
ing he Is more familiar with the
terms than they Is II nor their
duty under their oath Of Office e
gam all the Information they may
from him n any other source, g
they can more iiitelligently dis
charge their duty when the time
comes III vote on ratification. W.
believe the American people feel
that il Isl
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-07-28
BUSINESS PHASE
OF CONVENTION
AT NEW ORLEANS

d 4 +
Truth ali the foundation or success
Iii business truth In advertising and
In every phase Of business will be
one Of the predominating themes Of
the world convention 81 advertising,
which will be held In New Orleans.
september II TO IS, In announcing
the program for the meeting, officers
Of the Associated Advertising Clubs
have stated that the general session
of one of the DAYS of The convention
Will be devoted entirely to the subject
Of building good will through truthful
advertising.
Not only viii the convention pros
gram include speeches from noted
people who have built their BUSH
nesses through truthful advertising,
but there is also to be an exhibit
sshowing numerous complete and sue
cessful advertising campaigns for the
benefit of business men who attend.
md at this exhibit, the men who plan
ned the campaigns Will be present
tto explain them in detail
Running through this exhibit and
through the speeches on the program.
also. there will be presented methods
by which business men. through the
judicious use on advertising, can help
insure continuation OF high wages
and prosperity,
4 Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation DC Labor. has ac-
repted the Invitation Of the adver-
Itising clubs To take prominent place
on the program, and al employer Of
labor, who Is equally representative
Of capital. will also address the meet
sng. each giving his conception Of
Ihahat Is necessary In order that capt.
,tal and labor can work together In
harmony toward greater production.
The advertising men of the world
after having seen advertising demon
strate its power to produce action on
the part of whole nations during the
war, believe that 1t has a similar pow-
er to insure prosperity now that the
war Is over
In this connection. both the speak
hrs at the meeting and the exhibit Of
advertising will show how advertising
has been used "a to bring about bet
ter relationship between employer
and worker and t2l how Il has been
employed to create markets for the
goods thus produced.
Announcement has been made from
the offices of the Associated Adver-
4ising Clubs in New York City that
all business men are Invited to attend
the convention there IN September,
regardless or membership ii the Asso-
citation.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-07-28
ri VS. RAINFALL
DAMAGES Ceops AND
SJRURBANITE'S GARDEN

IS nine DAYS Of rain. from July Is to
% incluslye. there fell $50 inches Of
uetness From the 18th 70 the 23rd IL
rained every day. and On some days all
aav ON the 18th there was some
ao,rnnour. 35 inches falling, but On
.ha 18th only 10 Of an inch was meas
mred In the To-day period from Sc.
swithinss Day the score stands nine
rain and one with no precipation. hut
etoudy this being the 17th The total
precipation for July thus far II Il
inches, which Is above the normal the
weather Man said but not BY any
means up to the record Of 1883 Milen
lI0S inches 81 rain fell
There were several years when the
average s,f this year was exceeded. but
seldom has ii happened that the wet
DAYS we're punched so closely togeth-
81 This IS what did the damage G
the crops, as It made II impossible
for the farmer 10 get en- his soil g
properly work It. or to protect Il from
weeds and diseases incident ID Tie con.
sttnued danpness. Had the rain KEPT
sup few days longer the time foI
lreplanting some of the crops material
Eiy damaged would have passed
Experts Of the Maryland Agricul
Etural College have estimated that tllt
lerop damage Iii Maryland will exceed
+ 81. 0aoOoo during the rainy period
Not alone in crops. however, wal
the damage felt, but ii the holding iii
foe building operations a 4 time wliei
every day counts IN the race Of ths
developers against The threatened scar
lefty III dwellings this fall, when q,
tide Of the city workers now In IN,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-07-28
EFFORT UNDER Way 70
RETAIN GOVERNMENT
EXPERIMENTAL STA.

Annapolis III taking nsw nOtice Of
the fact that there III sofe danger Of
her losing the Government Experiment
tai Station. and In consequence OF this
realization meeting of the laboratory
committee has been called bv Mavnr
levy for tonight Al eight o'clock for
The purpose Of planning some definlte
Iacfion IN tine matter
The committee was formed about
two years ago, but on account eli the
war the need for action Was not ur-
gent. Now, however. Yorktown. Va,
has entered the fight Tor the location
Of the experimental station. and that
town Is doing all that II can to obtain
the Institution for itself
Thomas a Edison. who vas appoint
ed 4 member 81 the committee. which
will help 20 choose aud recommend q
ESite 10 congress. Il thought III be the
most influential man who favors re-
moving the station from Annapolis
Mr. Edison would. II III said, like %
have the location Or II ii Red Bank,
N.
Az the meeting tonight Il s. probable
that some definite steps Will be taken
TO wall on the Congressional Commit
tee and lay before hem the arguments
Eiayoring continuation III the station
at Annapolis, The matter has been
much discussed before, and plats are
already In the hands 81 the commit
Tee showing complete plans for the
Annapolis site