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AMERICANS NIP
PLOT IN ITS BUD
Spartacans Had Planned to Use
Russian Prisoners in
Uprising.
SlAVS ARE PROMPTLY MOVED
Lenine Urges New Hungarian
Government 20 Send Force
Against Vienna.
iBy Associated Press

LONDON. March 2s.-Action by
American troops looking after Russian
prisoners in Germany is believed 10
nave nipped in the bud an important
Bo!shevis: plot. according to AN EN-
change Telegraph dispatch from Berlin
dated Thursday
me Spariacans in Spandau. the mes
sage states. had planned a big rising
FOR Thursday, intending TO arm several
thousand Russians from the Ruhlebe n
camp. The Americans however, rushed
The Russians OF board trains Wednes-
Gay night and scattered them under
the Americans throue nou, Germany.
The Spartacans. the dispatch adds.
a means OF backing up the Hungar:ans
in their Bo!shevisi move.
GENERAL RICHARDSON no
COMMAND IN RUSSIA
Brisadier General Wilds T. Richard
son. L. ;. A, who has been given com
mand o. the American expedition in
Northern Russia. WHY leave London in
few da%s. with Il fair sized detach-
ment OF engineers. sanitary workers
Ind replacement officers foi. Archangei.
The engineers predomiuate in the de-
'achment. They will be used TO re-
pair and improve the roads from tho
American front back TO the sea
All the members OF the detachmen,
volunteered from the American cXpe-
ditionary force in France
REPORTS 10 army headquarters today
were that vessels could get into Arch
anSc! with the aid OF strong ice
LENiNE URGES THAT ARMY
BE! SENT AGAINST VIENNA
Premier Lennc has sent "a wireless
message to the Hungarian government
urging 1t 70 send an army against
q I,l .I,s
patch received in Berlin and forward
ed hy the Exchange telegram Com
pany Lenine promised to advance
lecT.
The Roumanian and Czecho- -S!oval,
governments have taken military.
measures against the Hungarian revo-
lutioharE government. Geneva dis
paich 10 the Petit farisien says Two
foumahian army corps are said to have
crossed the frontier OF Eastern
tiulici3 80 ~
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VOLUNTEER ARMY TO
FIGHT REDS IS URGED
Infcrailied Council Not Likely
to Accept Suggestion.

PARfs, Feb. 1s.--Several plans for n
solution Of the Russian problem have
been laid before the Supreme Council.
Only one involves the use of force. 1t Is
based on the idea of n volunteer army.
1t Is held that no difficulty would be en-
countered In raising almost any desired
number Of soldiers for a Russian cam
paign from the millions of men now be-
ing discharged from the armies Of the
Entente and America
There is some doubt In the minds Of
several members Of the council. however,
whether their Governments would es-
cape socialistic wrath by this method Of
combating Bolshevism. Present indica-
tons are that this plan will not be ap-
proved and that the Supreme Council
will rail- back into a waiting attitude.
1t may pc found possible to weaken me
Soviets through economic restriction.
The separations commission Of the
Peace Conference Is speeding up its work
so as to be ready to submit estimates
OF the damages Germany must pay when
data are required In connection with the
framing OF the treaty OF peace. 1t 10
believed that this cannu. be long after
President Wilson's return to France.
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GERMANS PREPARE
TO REMODEL LEAGUE
Professor Says TeGe1r Talent
viii Remedy Defects.
By the Associated Press.

BERLIN. Feb. 19-The project for a
League OF Nations which has been placed
before the Paris Peace Conference has
evoked sharp criticism In the German
press generally. There are even de-
mands made by some OF the newspapers
that Germany refuse TO have anyth ing
TO do with such a league, The plan,
however. has met with a more sympa-
thetic reception from Prof Schuecking,
vice-president OF the German ASSOCIATE ton
for a League Of Nations.
Prof. Schuecking. believes, however,
that Germany should and must be per-
mitted to join the league simultaneously
with the other Powers. He finds much
to criticise in the proposed statutes and
thinks Germany should endeavor to
bring about such notifications of them
as would protect her vital interests In
the projected league, Germany, he
argues, must ultimately be heard regard
ing necessary changes in the constitu-
ton Of the league. particularly tho
remedying OF defects and omissions In
juristic and technical details. In addi-
ton he argues the German scheme for
AN international bureau Is much superior
to the Paris proposal for an executive
council dominated by the diplomatic rep
resentatives of the five allied and asso
ciated Powers.
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BAKER AND POLK
SEND MESSAGES
State Department Gables to
French Foreign Minister.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Secretary
Baker cabled Gen. PershIng to-day for
transmission TO Premier Clemenceau a
message expressing sympathy and hope
FOR his speedy recovery, 1t said:
Il am inexpressibly shocked and
grieved at the attempt on your life,
which is Just reported by cable 10 us,
and beg to express my deep concern
and hope for your speedy recovery. Tie
genius and determination which you
have used 80 splendidly In the service
of the world has made us all your
debtors. May that same spirit give you
triumph over the assassn's bullet and
save you for further services to France
and tho world"
The State Department made public
tonight the following cablegram sent
by Acting Secretary Polk 10 French
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pichon
Government and people OF the United
States are shocked beyond measure and
deeply moved at hearing CO the criminal
attempt on the life of NJ. Clemenceau,
whose fearless devotion as a leader Of
his people has won for him in this
country universal admiration and re-
spect.
May his recovery be rapid and COM
rlete and his great energy remain unim-
raiIed, and may France long be able to
avail herself OF his high patriotism and
eminent abilities"
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SERBS, CROATS AND
SLOVENES ARE HEARD
Supreme Council Refers All
Non-Italian Disputes.

PARIS. Feb. ls.-The progress being
made by the Subcommittee OF the Peace
Conference Commission on the interna-
ticnaliZation of ports, waterways and
railways is shown by the following Of
fetal statement issued to-day under dat
OF February IS:
The first meeting OF the sub-com-
nittec on the international regime
OF ports. waterways and railroads
took place at q o'clock this after
noon at the Ministry OF Prtlic Works.
There was an exchange OF views on
the two drafts Of the convention pre-
sented by the British and French dele
gates regarding the internationaliza-
ton of rivers. The suggestions and
amendments proposed by the various
delegates were referred to n drafting
committee of three members which
will prepare new draft OF the con-
vention for the next meeting Of the
subcommittee. which will be held on
Friday. February 81, at 10 A. NJ
The official statement on the session
OF T1fs Supreme CounctrsaS crSr~ {o-daS
reads:
The representatives Of the allied and
associated Powers met to-day at the
Quii d'Orsay from 2 to 6 o'clock p NJ.
NM. Nesnitch. Zeiger and Trum-
bitch explained tho territorial claims
Of the Serbs, Slovenes and Croats re-
spectlNely.. 1t was decided to submit
the question of the frontiers claimed
with the exception Of those in which
Italy is directly interested 20 the
commission already charged with the
examination Of the question OF the
Banat.
The next meeting will take place on
Thursday, February 20. at p. NJ.
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KING GEORGE CABLES
PERSONAL SYMPATHY
Lloyd George Keeps in Con-
slant Touch by Telephone.

LONDON. Feb. liking George to.
day sent the following message to Pre-
mier CIemenceau:
am shocked to hear OF the das-
tardly attack on you this morning.
and earnestly trust that the injuries
are not serious and that. thanks to
your splendid energy and courage, you
will soon be restored to health to con.
tinue your great and valued efforts
for France and the Allies.
Premier Lloyd George made constsn mt
Inquiries by telephone from London
throughout the morning and early az.
ternoon concerning the condition OF Pre-
nier Clemenceau.. The news OF the
Premier shortly after !. occurred and
since then he has kept continually in
touch with Paris
Winston Spencer Churchill, Secretary
for War. paid high tribute to Premier
Clemenceau in a speech which he made
to-day at luncheon at the Mansion
House on the subject of ton
and the Army of Occupation.
Before we come to the business which
forms the reason for this gathering" he
said. II am sure you would wish me to
express sentiments, which every one
feels, of detestation against the outrage
attempted upon Premier Clemenceau by
some vile hand. and our great satisfac-
ton and relief that, 30 far as we are at
present informed, he is in no serious
danger.
There is no living man-perhaps FOR
many years there has been no man
who has embodied more fully in his own
personality the valiant soul OF the
French nation struggling against odds
and determined to be free. He has AMI
mated not only the brilliant nation OF
which he is tho political chief but all
who have been brought IN contact with
him in every part of our grand alliance
through this struggle, and to-day no
represents as much as any one does the
virile, manly, sober. sane qualities whicn
are needed greatly at the present time,
not less needed now that the fighting has
stopped than they were In the days
when actual firing was proceeding upoL
the 'front.'
Premier Clemenceau will be up in Il
day or so Andrew Bonar Law. Govern
ment spokesman. announced in the
House of Commons to-day. He ex-
pressed sympathy for the French Pre-,
mier and said that NJ. Clemenceau had
refused to go to bed until ordered to do
so by the attending physicians
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CALL GERMAN ACTS
IN TRUCE A COMEDY
London Papers Make Light OF
German Beasts.

LONDON, Feb. H., report that the
German Cabinet had decided not to sign
the renewal of the armistice Is the sub
ject of comment in the London news
papers. They call the action of the Ger.
man Government comedy" and say Il
was we'll staged. The newspapers say
that Germany always had faith in thu
policy Of threats and bold talk, and THAT
the failure Of this attitude In the war
has not prevented her from continuing
It in defeat.
The papers declare that the Allies
have no intention OF imposing upon
Germany terms comparing in severity
with those Germany in1oosed on Russia
and Rumania a year aso. The Time
in an editorial points out that the
Frankfort Zeitun1 and the Vorwder''
of Berlin last year rejoiced In the terms
which bound Rumania TO Germany.
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SIS, zoo, 900 DYE PLANT
IS A MASS OF FLAMES
TWo Women on Barge Res.
cued at Stanford Fire.
Special Despatch TO The svv.

STAMFORD, Conn, Feb ia 5000
900 fire is raging here tonight In tho
plant of the Stamford Extract Manufac-
turing Company. 1t broke out about
o'clock in a storehouse at the northwes.
end of the plant and a high wind sent
the flames through the plant. which
covers about ten acres. In the excite
ment two barges that were discharging
cargo we're cut loose from their fasten-
ingG and drifted out into Long Island
Sound Two women were aboard ora
of the barges. rescue party put out
from the company's plant to save them.
The plant was devoted to the manu-
facture Of dye stuffs and was one o.
the largest of its kind in the county
Hundreds of thousands OF dollars worth
of raw material and of Manufactured
product were consumed in the flanies
Much of the raw material was brought
here by water from Central America and
South American ports.
Fire companies from SURROUNDING
towns are here assisting the local de-
partment
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FRENCH SEE
IN TEUTON UNION
American Delegates View
point Is in Favor of Per-
hitting Federation.
spectal Gable Despatch to The sus.

PARIS, Feb. 19.-It was indicated to-
day that the United States would not
oppose the union OF Germany and Ger
man Austria. which Germany SO much
desires The American delegates take
the view apparently that such a union
is sincerely desired by the peoples OF
both territories, plainly conforming
therefore, to the principle Of self-deter-
mination.
The returns from the Austrian cleo.
ton. though incomplete indicate a con-
siderable victory for the advanced So
cialists who have captured almost three
quarters OF the seats in the constituent
Assembly. This victory was obtained
on the strength OF the most important
plank in the Socialist programme
namely, the participation OF Austria In
the German federation.
II. as hardly probable. the elections
prove TO have been bona fde in char
acter and conducted without external
pressure the American delegation will
be in favor Of permitting the union
even before Germany signs the final
peace treaty. The Americans are view
ing the situation from the standpoint
Of allowing the people determine for
themselves what flag they desire 10
live under.
This stand is not prompted by any
motive OF altruism toward Germany
but by a sincere wish 10 see the agree.
ment carried out to the letter. In this
case the Allies find themselves obliged
to permit Germany to act on one OF
the principles on the basis OF which
she declared her willingness to make
peace.
From the French viewpoint the solu
ton of this problem on the basis OF the
self-determination principle isn't exactly
satisfactory. for IL raises the mirage OF
a mighty arrogant empire of 10000 900
which German fecundity can easily carry
TO 100. 900. 600. while France Impoverished
and depopulated. Is left to the mercy OF
this revengeful mass. This Is what
Frenchmen see to the east of them They
point out, too, that propagsndists ir
Austria have been pointing out the ire
mendous advantages OF such a union
with their fatherland.
Information in the hands of the French
Foreign Office IL TO the effect that the
population OF the Austrian Tyrol ID
ready to declare for independence as a
protest against the proposed union.
French opinion. therefore. Is that the
question Of uniting nationalitIes does
not enter here; that II is wholly plar
to build UP an offensive alliance against
France, and that II carried out II will
mean new danger of war. The French
hold, moreover, that they can prove tina
the Austrian election was Illegal and
that for that reason they will refuse &c
recognize any Teutom partnership that
NAV come OF IT,
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NO DELAY EXPECTED
DUE TO SHOOTING
Americans Hope for Quick
Resumption in Council.

PARIS, Feb. 19.-The American dele
gates to the Peace Conference. when
they learned OF the attempt upon Pre-
nnier Clemenceaus life to day began to
consider the effect OF the event upon
their own Ilans in connection with the
conference.
On the assumption that the Official re-
ports minimizing the nature of NJ. Gle
r,enceau's injuries were correct the be-
Lief was expressed that there would not
be any great delay In the execution Of
the comprehensive plans laid out for the
proceedings OF the Peace Conference DUR
Ing the absence of President Wilson and
David Lloyd George. the British Premier.
premier Clemenceau when he was
snot was on his way to conference
WIN Col. r. NJ House OF the American
peace delegation and Arthur ]. Balfour,
inc British Foreign Secretary. The con-
ference Dad been fixed for. 10 o'clock al
ZEE "aIROniee' when an important ques-
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ton was to have been taken up concern
ing moro rapid procedure before the Su-
preme Council
Owing to the fact that NJ ciemenceau
hau In hand personally certain subjects
now under negotiation II follows that so
far as these are concerned there must be
a suspension OF activity for the time be-
Ing. AS a matter OF fact, these subjects
were OF vast Importance as affecting'the
whole plan OF the conferences operation,
inasmuch as they related to the consum-
nation OF an carly treaty OF peace.
C1emenceau COunselled Delay.
There had already been some discus
sion of this situation privately between
the Prem!ers OF the various Powers and
IL lie believed that all were in accord
regarding the wisdom of speedy action
with the exception of Premier Ciernen-
ceau himself. The French Government,
while DESTROYS of an early peace, doubted
whether the moment had yet arrived
when this could be arranged without
great danger of sacrificing the fruits of
victory, and II had pointed out TO the
other Powers what were regarded as
grave omissions on the part of Germany
TO comply with the terms OF the arms
tice.
However, here Is reason 10 believe that
the extremely satisfactory results of
the work OF the Armistice Commission in
the preparation OF the new conditions
to be imposed on Germany had brought
the French Government to a conviction
that there was no longer any great dan
ger to be expected from that quarter.
AS result, Secretary Baifour and Col.
House left their hotels for the confer
ence planned to-day with Premier
Clemenceau with every confidence that
plans could be laid for a definite peace
Gave Sanction to League.
Fortunately for the League of Nations
project, Premier Clemenceau before he
was shot had given his sanction to the
formation OF such a league, 80 that the
success OF the undertaking Is regarded
in American peace delegation quarters as
assured. no matter what may be the
outcome OF his injuries. In the opinion
OF American officials. the work on the
project. although II may be suspended
for the time being. in case NJ. Ctsmen-
ceau's condition should become serious,
will surely be resumed and pressed to
completion.
II the Premier's disability becomes
permanent Louis Nail. the Minister of
Justice. will become acting Premier. 1t
is understood. however. that Andre Tar
'dieu. French Higt Commissioner to the
United States, viii. undertake the dis
charge OF the Premier's duties with re-
spect to the Peace Conference should NJ.
Clemerceau himself be unable to per-
form them. NJ Tardieu having been asso-
ciated with the Premier in every stage
Of the work Of the conference, in which
he Is one Of the French representatives.
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PROTEST U. s. RAIL CONTROL.
Delegates TO Omaha Congress- OPP
pose Wire Regulation Also.

OMAHA, Feb. l9.-Several group ra,'-
ings Of delegates to the IT.. be
mississippi REIMBURSEMENT Congress 80.
corded opposition to-day 10 .:overnrr. w.
ownersh'1 of railroads Some OF
groups favored n certain amount o. j7'.
eminent control over the railroads H'
bankers also opposed Government u"r.
ership OF Telephones, teicgraphs -
ca o.es.
In the meetings or Mayors md Gov
ernors a resolution indorslnG r'ars e.
employ soldiers and for "A resuur' .r'
OF building operations was al t"t
unanimously.
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EsTH0NIAN TROOPS RETREAT.
Germans Make Progress on Lith.
uanian Front.

BASEL. Feb. lS,-German troops on
the Lithuanian front surprised the Boil
sheviki and captured the town OF Mura-
wijeo, near Shawl. on Saturday.
according TO n report received here from,
Llbau.
Esthonian troops have been forced
to fall back before the Bolsheviki IN
the region OF Pskov. according to an
official statement issued last night by
the Esthonian Headquarters.
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Senate Passes Ice Inquiry Bill.
Special Despatch 10 TIE srs.

ALBANY, FEB. 1s.-The Senate passed
to-day the resolution OF Senator Lorlng
NJ. Black OF Kings requesting the State
Ice Comptroller. former Governor Benja-
min b. Odell. TO furnish a statement OF
the number Of tons OF Ice now In stor-
age In the district under his supervision,
together with a statement OF the ord
nary consumption OF ice In New York.
Senator Blacks idea is to check any
effort to raise ice prices in New York
next summer on the ground that there Ia
great shortage OF the product.
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Commission on Reparatiou

The international commission on rem
aration OF war damages, after collectinr
a large quantity of data concerninS
claims made by different countries
against the Germans. is now approaching
al important questions of principle.
X The two -aa-aae.p )n:s to be oes@cs are
what Is meant by reparation and how
the amount OF reparation which tbo
Germans are capable to make Is 10 he
parutioned among the Allies Owing ia
the very delicate character of the cues
tons to be settled, it is possible the
commission may ask the conference for
further guidance in this matter.
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Berlin itself presents a sad appear
ance. Once neat and clean and pridiny
itself upon It's appearance and It's Ell
Client administration, now II has run to
seed: the streets and sidewalks never
are cleaned, the snowfall IL left on the
pavements the windows often are un.
washed half of the automobiles and hi
cycles are without rubber tires. the taxi.
cabs are as shabby as station hacks IN
a small town. Inter den Linden, tn.
splendid view which formerly was re.
stricted to private traffic, Is thronged
with pushcarts
Everywhere there Is evidence confirm.
ing what has been said OF the decay oi
Germany's army Berlin is garrisoned
largely, hv the Prussian Guard, Ircludlng
some troops hist the Americans defeated
on the Ourcu, north OF Chateau ThierrS
in the Argonne and in Belgium: but the
so-called guardsmen once the elite troops
OF the worlds proudest army. now are
an odd lot of misfits, OF all shapes and
sizes. like the apples in the bottom oil
the barrel. They eIouch about win
their rifles under their arms like poach
ers, and in addition 20 refusing to salute
their officers, frequently smoke while
talking TO them and blow the smoke IN
their faces.
Al tho officers OF the Prusslan Guard
pre- elected nv the men and n they en-
force discipline they lose their posi-
lions. Berlin is throneed with officers
but those not elected stink about the
side streets alphabetically.
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Copyright 1919 al rights reserved.
CoPE$HAGEN, Feb. lg.--The hour
geois classes In the Ruhr district arc
extremely anxious The Sportacans are
said TO intend to arm forcibly the hour.
geoisie and employ them in the front
line in the fight against the Government
troops,
The Spartacans in Muhlheim have
proclaimed general strike as n protest
against the Government troop invasion.
In Hamborn and In the Bochum dis.
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Mrs. Morri.sn HeriNewpert Home.
Special Dsspdtch 10 THE

NEWPORT, Feb. 1s.--Mrs Francis Nor
ris OF New York has arrived and Is oc-
cupying her new home. II Is reported
Resr-Admiral and Mrs, Spencer S. Wood
will reopen their summer home at
jamestown next season. DR.. and Mrs.
Robert 9 Myies and Mise Beatrice Nash
have returned to New York
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Eight japanese Sailors NaturaIi.ed

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. i9.-Eight Japa-
nese, enlisted men In the United States
Navy. were naturalized to-day in the
Federal court, thus complying for the
first time here with the law OF May 8.
1913, providing all men In the service
may become citizens, One has been In
the navy thirty-two years. M "
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The Cuban
Government has placed a sixty day en-
barge on all importations OF wheat flour.
the War Trade Board announced to-
day The board did not receive par
ticulars regarding the embargo.
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LLOYD GEORGE SHOCKED.
Premier Sends Message Hoping for
Quick Recovery.
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS, Feb. 1s.--The British Prime
Minister. Mr.. Lloyd George, has sent a
message TO NJ. Clemenceau, saying:
Il am horrihed at the dastardly at
tempt on your life, but felicitate you,
France and all on your escape from
serious injury. am looking forward
to seeing YOU at the Peace Conference
In a few days"
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trict Tuesday there were serious Spar.
tacan riots. Work has stopped In all
mines at Lohberg ard Neumuhl. also In
the Thyssen factories at Muhlheim and