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ANTI-AIR RAID GUNS
SOUND PEACE NOTE
London Bells Add to Din OF
Celebration.

LONDON, June 2s.-London learned Of
the signing OF the peace treaty at YER
sailles at 3 40 o'clock. The news became
known through the firing Of guns which
had been installed during the war to
warn the city of air raids These guns
were used as harbingers Of the long
awaited peace.
The moving throngs came to a halt
when the first report was heard. The
tension lasted but a few seconds. Then
tho people gave themselves up to cele-
bration Of the event.
Flag sellers did n brisk trade. Their
wares were bought eagerly and were
thrown to the breeze by the cheering
thousands.
The great bells OF st. Paurs Cathedral
and Westminster Abbey and virtually
all the churches OF the metropolis added
to the din. Bands OF Boy Scouts, en-
gagged in their usual afternoon marching
put even more than customary force
into. the blowing OF bugles and the beat.
ing of drums.
Trafalgar Square. already crowded by
those attending a huge war bond sale,
was q magnet that drew many other
thousands. Tho crowds poured into
the square. cheering as they came.
whitehall and other centres. including
Hyde Park. also had their demonstra-
lions. Thousands of Boy Scouts
drawn by the blowing Of many whistles,
gathered to celebrate in Hyde Park
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become q future embarrassment many
Republicans declined to comment.
Speaker Gillett's statement, the most
carefully thought out expression on
the House side OF the Capitol, was as
follows:
II am Of course exceedingly glad that
the peace treaty for which we have been
patiently waiting for more than seven
months has at last been contaminated.
am also exceedingly glad that the
President will at last feel that he can
come home and give his belated sigma
ture to the important and necessary
legislation which Congress has enacted.
II hope the peace treaty may be a
permanent and enduring one. but II
seems to me no thoughtful man can
be without misgivings. Aside from the
much disputed League OF Nations It is
very problematical what will happen to
the many new nations and boundaries
which this far reaching treaty has called
into being, republics lacking in the ira
| dition and experience OF self-govern-
animosities both from within and with
out. 1 could have wished that the
| United States. which has had no his
toric knowledge or association with
these peoples. might have refrained
from active participation In the settle
ment Of their destiny and left It &c
their European neighbors who are mos
familiar with and most interested iT
their national life and who must b.
their future guardians. But hops
that the treaty, although II is a palpablt
compromise between Justice and self
interest, may prove SO beneficent ant
successful as to be a bulwark agains
future wars and that business and In
dustry the world over will revive
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dent seeks to have It remain. This de-
lection Is balanced by Senator Reed
(Mo). Democrat In addition half a
dozen Democrats are expected now to
line up for amendments to the pact
Trying to Hold Democrats.
Anticipating that sorne Democratic
Senators will follow their consciences In
stead of the Presidents dictation, Post.
master-General Burleson, the political
"hxer' of the Administration, has been
in constant conference with these SEN
ators. In this and other ways everything
possible has been done to try to hold
these men in line. the pro-league Demo
Gratis realizing fully that once any Dem.
ocrat supports a single reservation the
situation will be completely in the hands
of the opponents of internationalism.
Senator Spencer tMo.). one of the Re-
publlcans whose stand has been qucs.
tionable, after hearing the President:
message to-day came out hatfooted for
| reservations by the Senate in ratifying
Senator Spencer said:
THE treaty will not be accepted with.
out reservations. Meny people believe
| that the treaty will be presented to @
Senate that is antagonistic. As a matter
| of fact the Senate will receive the treaty
alphabetically. but three reservations a,
least must be made before the document
will be acceptable. These relate to the
| Monroe Doctrine, domestic questions
such as immigration and the tariff ant
the preservation of our rights as &c
| when American troops shall be sent &c
war"
Senator Spencer expressed the opinior
that ARTICLE " ah0tld he atr a,
from the covenant as such action woult
mean delay while the treaty was re
turned to the other signatories FOL
agreement Reservations, however
would achieve the same protection fo
the United States. II It is commended
that this protection already exists under
the treaty supporters of the league can
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TARDY PEACE DOVE
FAILS TO STIR CITY
prooklyn Bells First to Peal
News, but Few Knew
What 1t Was About.
MANY WONDER AT GUNS
Msnhattan's Feeble Attempt
at Belated Celebration Is
Checked by Police.

The innumerable delays that have
characterized It's flight caused New York
Yesterday to give tho dove OF peace a
.omsyhat sorrowful salute. Despite
talk some months ago. about the
Wild celebration that was to take place
xhen the tickle bird finally should alight
che reception given the glad tidings
from Versailles was marked with indif-
ference.
In the first place somebody mixed
things ND so that Brooklyn beat Manhat-
tan by an hour on the celebration. Al
50 AZ A. NJ. the bell in the tower Of the
porough Hall on the other side OF the
liver pealed merrily for the dawn OF
peace, although nobody except the man
who was ringing 1t and one or two other
high Brooklyn officials was aware OF
the cause of the unusual demonstration.
I, was not until IL AS that President
Frank bowling of the Board Of Alder
man heard the news. and then the bell
in CITY Hall banged happily away for
a while, causing the Park Row crowds TO
irouire of policemen as to the cause OF
The racket, only to find that the cops
didn't know.
Then those police spoiled plans which
occupants OF the downtown office build
inrs had for celebrating the signing OF
The treaty by threatening the overJoyed
ones with arrest. They made their way
into Offices from which overenthusiastic
clerks had dumped trash baskets of pa
ne- &C, on the crowds below and told
them that their celebration would have
10 be cut out. t.
When the battleship Pennsylvania
nred the national salute Of twenty-one
runs in honor of the occasion the gobs
thought that II was all being done In
honor Of Admiral Mayo and a party OF
officers who were receiving decorations
from the French Government aboard the
vessel at the time. Hardly any one ex-
cepting the gunners, an officer and the
wireless operator, who had received
Secretary Daniels message announcing
the signing, knew anything about It.
When they finally did learn they called
the band together to play the Star
spangled Banner" after which they went
back TO their tasks.
After the evening newspapers had
widely circulated the news a few people
restored their service flags to the win
dows for a while. the Stars and Stripes
were hoisted here and there. and some
factory whistles gave vent to few
shrill toots. but all in all the celebra-
ton was a fizzle.
The only solemn note to the occasion
was sounded at Grants Tomb. where
a delegation from the Harlem Patriotic
League Immediately repaired and held
services, at which Mrs. Laura B. Prisk
presided A wreath was placed upon
the sarcophagus-
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great American people in the name
of the British nation.
At time when fortune seemed TO
frown and the issues OF the war trem-
bled in the balance the American
people stretched out the hand Of fell
lowship to those who on this side
of the ocean we're battling for a
righteous cause. Light and hope
Mt once shone brighter in our hearts
and n new day dawned.
Together we have fought to
happy end; together wo lay down
our arms In proud consciousness Of
valiant deeds nobly done.
Mr.. President, 1t is on this day one
Of our happiest thoughts that the
American and British people. broth
ers in arms, will continue forever
TO be brothers in peace. United
before by language. traditions, kin
ship and ideals, there has been set
upon our fellowship the sacred seal
OF common sacrifice.
The King requested his representa-
tives to convey messages OF congratula
ton 20 the Governments OF Uruguay
Peru, Panama, Bolivio, Ecuador. Guate
mala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba, Hay
and Liberia.
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CHINESE EXPLAIN
REFUSAL TO SIGN
Vainly Sought Reservation on
Shantung ADard.
By the Associated Press.


PARIS, June 2S.-The refusal Of China
10 sign the peace treaty came after
repeated efforts of the Chinese delega-
ton 10 obtain permission to sign with
reservations on the Shantung settle
ment. President Wilson was appealed
10 by the Chinese delegation several
times within the last week and at first
seemed inclined to favor allowing the
Chinese to attach their signatures with
reservations. But, finally. he concurred
In the decision Of the conference that
the Chinese might make a declaration
on their position after signature. but not
before. This was regarded by the dele
cation as incapable of protecting China's
rights. The Chinese refused to sign and
now are awaiting further orders from
Pekin.
The Chinese delegation issued an off,
cial statement on its position tonight,
reviewing its protest against the Shan
tung settlement. made to the council of
Prime Ministers on May 4, and its
reservation on the same question, made
Conference May G. against the transfer
OF German rights in Shantung to ia
pan instead of to China.
The statement says that the action
Of the conference on Shantung evoked
a nation wide protest in China, which
makes 1t impossible for the Chinese
Government to accept the Objectionable
clause in the treaty.
The Chinese delegations proposal
was that it write in the treaty above
Its signature Subject to reservation
made AT the plenary session of May 8
relative TO the question of Shantung in
Articles 1856, 1877 and 1885,"
The statement says that the Peace
Conference through official channels
denied any action on the part of China
which would make 1t possible to reopen
the Shantung question.
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that would nuuify any part Of the treaty.

that would nuliify any part Of the treaty.
He said:
Mr.. Root originally declared himself
In favor OF Article X. for instance. He
now says he Ia opposed to It's accept
ance without reservation by the Senate.
He hardly can be said to have been
consistent. l personally believe that the
United States cannot have entered into
a war for the preservation Of civilization
and democracy and for the self-determi-
nation Of the smaller nations and peo-
pies of the world without now being
boundFto assist in the rights, terri
toriai and otherwise, of those nations
and peoples being preserved.
"I do not agree with those VINO con-
tend that the League Of Nations would
commit US to future foreign wars or
would invite an attack upon the Monroe
Doctrine or upon essential American OF
domestic rights. believe the league
will do much to insure permanent
peace"
Senator Pomerene (Ohio). speaking as
| a member of the Foreign Relations Com
mittee. said: at is o new charter In In
| ternational affairs OF worldwide impor-
lance. The treaty Ia q settlement OF the
greatest war that ever cursed humanity
| II liz not to be expected that Its provi-
sions will suit every one, but Its great
| Importance and the untoward conse-
quences which would flow from failure to
ratify should give pause to those who
| will insist on its defeat simply because
they cannot approve of all OF its provi-
sions."
Senator Mccormick (Illinois) "Tht
Presidents message Is a very general
statement Certainly II offers no specific
reason to hope for dominion. autonomy
| or independence for the Irish or any
| other people"
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In fact, the whole West End suburban
district participated In the celebration.
The only quiet spot was the square
mile which composes the City OF Lon
don proper, and which IL always de-
serted Saturday afternoons. Even
there flags were soon flying.
In theatres and other places OF
amusement the news that the peace
treaty had been signed was communi-
Gated Immediately to the audiences.
The people rose and cheered and sang
the national anthem. Newsboys soon
came with special editions. They car
ried the huge posters customarily issued
by newspapers here. and these gave the
people all the news they wanted for the
moment. These posters read Peace
Slgned--Offlcial."
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GERMANY CHEATS
IN DENMARK NOW
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun.
COpYri1At. 1919: oil riohts reserred.

PARIS. June 2s.-The tactics OF Ger
many in sinking her surrendered ships
N Scapa Flow and the burning OF the
French battle flags she was pledged to
return are being followed also in Schles-
Wig. according to an official report from
Copenhagen received here.
The Danish Government has COM
planned that the Germans are selling the
state property Of Denmark. Details are
lacking but an intimation is given that
they are disposing OF public buildings.
denmark is incensed because under the
terms Of the treaty she is to receive
Schleswig, which was taken from her by
the Austro-Prussians in the partition of
middle Europe In 1866.
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PEACE NEWS CABLED
TO US. IN 20 MINUTES


tons; thus all the Americans will sign
and be followed by other delegations"
the Following message of congratu-
iation to President Wilson upon the
signing Of the treaty was sent by Mr..
Polk:
Permit me to offer my heartfelt
congratulations on the completion of
your great work. The American peo-
pie will be ever proud of what you did
as their representative for the peace
Of the world"
As the Chinese plenipotentaries did
not sign, the following message from
Versailles was made public:
The Chinese plenipotentaries do not
sign and are not present. They have
written to the president of the con-
ference stating that they would not be
present and that they are awaiting in
structions from their Government"
Another message read: "The protocol
will be signed by all those who sigh
the treaty. The Rhine arrangement will
be signed by the German, American,
Belgian. British and French plenipoten-
taries"
Senate Quickly Informed.
Announcement OF the signing was
made TO the Senate almost as soon as
1t was received. The chamber had con-
vered at 10 o'clock-two hours ahead
OF its usual time--in order to rush the
business of winding up the appropria-
ton bills still before 1t. The announce
ment caused no ripple Of excitement or
the floor or in the small group of specta.
tors in the gallaries
Almost as soon as the State Depart.
| ment announced the signing Of the
| treaty the Presidents secretary, Mr.
Tumulty, gave out message from tbs
President. Like his famous appeal fol-
votes issued last Autumn which failet
| so signally this message Is addressed
my fellow courtrymen."
This message aroused the Senate fal
more than the announcement of tn,
| signing OF the treaty. In It Senator,
| saw little more than propaganda for tn,
League Of Nations scheme which the
President has woven into the peace pact
4 The immediate effect was to galvani:,
| the opposition to the league echem,
| which has been rather loose and fiabb,
| for the past ten days or more Not ever
| the most ardent followers Of the Ad
ministration attempted a demonstration
| when the Presidents message was reaC
to the Senate.
| The final certainty that the Monro,
| Doctrine Is not TO be specincally pro
tected, that Article X. would bind thu
United STAGES to interfere in every petit,
| squabble the world over II the treat!
is ratified as 1t now stands, and tina
, China, an enemy of the Central Powers
would be deprived of Shantung. hai
brought into line even such weak sister
on the league scheme as Senator Norris
| (Neb). Capper (Kan.) and Kenyon
| Ia.). Only Senator McCumber IN. D.,
remains among the Republican propon
ents of the league scheme as the Presi
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KING GEORGE SENDS
GREETING TO WILSON
Hopes U. S. and Britain Will
EUer Be Brothers.

LONDON, June 2S.-King George has
sent the following message to Presiden,
Wilson:
In, this glorious hour when the
long struggle Of nations for right,
Justice and freedom Is at last
crowned by a triumphant peace. I
greet you, Mr.. President, and tho
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Alfonso Censratulates Allies.
MApsrp. June 2s.-On the occasion Of
the signing Of the treaty OF peace King
Alfonso has sent q telegram OF con-
eratulations to the heads OF the allied
and associated countries.
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not object to the Senate's repetition Of
them. the Senator said.



Calder Favors Reservations.
In Missouri. Mr.. Spencer had found
many strongly in favor Of the league,
but when questioned as to whether they
were willing TO accept at the sacrifice
Of national sovereignty they declared
emphatically that the reservations
should be made.
"I am In favor Of reservations in
ratlfying the League Of Nations cove
nant." said Senator Calder IN. ~,
''and I am very confident they will be
made by the Senate. believe there
ought to DO reservation as to Article
x. This could be done through qualify
Ing resolutions which would have the
effect of eliminating II from the treaty,
OF America could recognise through a
reservation Article X, but at the same
time making It explicit that other ma
tionS would not be compelled to make
such reservations. or II could be done
through an amendment to the treaty by
which the article would be recognized
for period of two years. am In
favor OF the latter course. II after two
years II was found that the United
States had become involved In disputes
that would impel the nation TO seek
withdrawal from the obligation then Il
could be done In that way. There are
| other matters that ought to be put under
reservation. I believe the Senate will
embrace all OF them in a qualifying
resolution"
Views of Senator Capper.
Senator Capper demanded reservations
in line with the Root proposals and went
further. asserting that in a number of
respects the treaty's terms Of peace are
even worse than the league covenant.
Reservations must be made to the
League OF Nations covenant along with
the ratification OF tho treaty OF peace, -
said Mr.. Capper. IT think the proposal
OF Mr.. Root involving qualifying reser-
vationB as to Article X, the Monroe
Doctrine, immigration and other matters
Is the best method for achieving amend.
ments. I think the treaty is In many
respects worse than the league cove
nant. The disposition of Shantung IL
particularly repugnant to me. do not
think the Senate will fall into line with
the suggestion from Paris that the
treaty be taken Just as 1t is and rati-
fed
That the signing Of the treaty creates
! peace and that this will not be affected
by any attitude OF the United States
| toward the League or nations was tnt
view advanced by Senator Nelson
| (Minn.). The treaty will become opera.
tive when ratified by three OF the major
belligerents opposed to Germany as &c
those three: and OF course as to others
as fast as they shall ratify. Delay BY
the United States In ratifying will not
affect other nations, which will get peace
as fast as by their ratifications they en-
title themselves to It. Thus there 1.
actual peace, and the United States Ii
free to take as much time as II like:
| to determine what It will do.
Senator Gerry Or - said: 'Tht
signing of the treaty has caused n sigf
Of relief throughout civilization anC
brought gladness to many homes"
Senator McCumber IN. ID explained
his position as to reservations. He ID
willingto have interpretations attached
to the resolution of ratification. blu none
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Would Accept Treaty I'm Full.

Senator Watson (Indiana) IT think
agree with the President that the Treaty
of Peace ought to be accepted in full. 1
favor a few amendments and there are
a number Of others who feel the same
way about It."
Senator Lenroot twisconsin) "An 1
would say Is that II Is a natural request
for the President to make"
Senator Edge (New Jersey VI favor
qualifying amendments as to the Monroe
Doctrine, Article X, immigration and
tariff and other domestic questions
without these I do not see how the
league covenant can be ratified
Announcement of the signing of the
Treaty of Peace at Versailles. made to
the House through the reading OF the
Presidents cablegram at the request OF
Champ Clark Immediately after conven-
ing. was received with noisy acclaim on
both sides of the hall and with wild DEM
onstrations of personal tribute to the
President on the part Of the Democrats.
Subsequent comments by Representa-
tives on the significance of the an
nouncement varied from the fulsome re-
joic!ng of Representative Clark: my
Lord. everybody on earth Is glad OF II, y
to the cautious misgivings of the new
Speaker, Mr.. Gillett, who pointed out
the doubtful peace effect Of bringing
into being and keeping within their own
boundaries numerous new nations with
out national governmental traditions and
without self-governing experience.
Speaker GiIlett's Views.
Realizing the ease with which either
praise or criticism of the interwoven
treaty and League of Nations might
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-10-27
Victor Point News.
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Victor Point, Or. Oct. 27.--Hunters
everywhere are taking advantage Of
the short period which the law still al
lows them and several of this neigh
borhood have found time to devote to
this seasonabie sport. Edward Krenz.
Martin Doerfler Jr., and Roy Fox left
Sunday night for the Coos Bay coun-
| try where they expect to prove them
selves excellent deer hunters. A. N.
Doerfler, Frederick Doefler and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Doerfler drove to Har-
lrisburg Friday, where they will visit
relatives and also spend few days in
pheasant hunting.
|. Mrs. Garig of Salem is visiting with
Mrs. J. Amstutz
A farewell dance in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. +. A. Doerfler was given last
Saturday night and was said by many
to have been the most enjoyable one
given at the farm. Owing to the very
short time of preparation for it the
crowd was not as large as usual but
this only made it more pleasant as well
as impressive and afforded an oppor-
tunity for close friends of those going
away to bid them goodbye. Mr.. Doer-
fler with his family left Thursday
morning for Bangor, Maine, where he
will take up his new position as man
ager of the Ayredale Jersey farm.
Gladys Jones, who attends school in
Silverton, spent the weekend with
home folks.
Joseph ]. Doerfler and Miss Una c.
Darby were quietly married in Salem,
Tuesday morning, and left immediate
ly after the ceremony for an extended
trip through California. Among the
places they plan to visit are San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and Long Beach,
going also into Lower California and
probably crossing over into Mexico.
On their return they will be at home
to their friends in their farm home
near Victor Point.