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The Washington herald., 1920-02-09
Noske Denies
German Army
Aid to Allies
Reichswehr Will Not En-
force Orders for Crime
Extraditions.
by KARL II. Won WIEGAND.

by NAIL ~. toN "iE"AND'
Berlin, Feb. s.-"The allied demand
for US TO deliver to them more than
200 OF our nationals is unfulfillable. II
cannot be done"
This was the categoric declaration
to me today by Gustav Noske. minis
ter of national defense, and as such
head Of the German army and navy.
II have repeatedly stated" he add
cd, that no man or group of men in
Germany could make a serious at
tempt to undertake to carry out this
demand"
Gould not orders be given to the
National Guard to carry out the ex-
tradition" / asked.
Guard WouId Dispersc.
The National Guard" he said. will
not allow itself to be used as the en-
tente's bailiff to execute such an un-
just demand. Many of its officers and
men have fought honorably Gnder the
generals whose names appear on the
extratiition list"
would the National Guard mu-
tiny and abandon the government
should orders be given for II TO
carry out the extradition?" was my
next question. ITO order the Ma
tionaI Guard to seize the generals
and other high officers" replied the
defense minister. would at the very
least mean the breaking up and
OF the Reichswehr (Na-
tionaI Guard), which is the govern
3penes instrument In the mainte-
nance ef law and order" 49,
Asked what he thought would
happen If the government stood Sat
on it's present attitude Of refusal.
Herr Noske said: Il do not know
the intentions of the entente states
men who signed their names to the
cNtradition demand.
Disaster Ahead.
! then touched upon the question
as to whether the allied demand has
served to unity. the German people
or brought about contrary effect.
Noske replied:
whoever is not wholly Hooli-
gan nationally must be in agree
ment with all respectable people
that this extradition demand is i'm
nossjhle"
should the government retire.
what would happen" ] asked.
only the present party constel-
Iation can form a government" he
answered. Therefore. only the in
dividuals in the cabinet could be
changed. but the coalition govern
ment must remain, or chaos will
follow"
Touching upon Americas hands
off, policy toward the eXtradition
demand. Herr Noske expressed graf
ification. He added, however:
Realizes Danger.
But | must make the reproach
that, although the victorious deci-
sion was contributed by America, it
really ought to exert decisive influ-
ence among the allies. Instead
America has abandoned us to the
lust of revenge of the allied Govern
ments whose countries would never
have gained the victory alone"
What effect" l asked, will the
extradition demand have. in your
opinion. upon the Bolshevist ten
denotes in Germany"
The demand can never contribute
to sound healthy national sentiment
in Germany; what may follow de-
pends wholly upon the steps which
the entente will take"
Minister Noske left little doubt
that he personally opposed surren-
dering the alleged criminals with
all the tenacity of his stubborn ma
ture. He said he viewed the devel-
opments of the next few weeks and
months with the gravest concern.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-09
PUT
IN RACE FOR
PRESIDENT
Bryan Faction Starts Fight
By Opposing Millen for
Committeeman.

The Bryan faction of Nebraska
Democrats today started a fight on
Arthur J. Mullen. Democratic Ma
tionaI Committeeman from Nebraska
and member OF the National Execu-
tive Committee.
w. H. Thompson. Of Grand Island,
appounced his candidacy TO succeed
Mullen, who is out for reelection.
Thompson is one of the staunch
Bryan leaders of the State and Was
chairman OF the recent Bryan meet
ing In Ohaha when the Commoner
made the opening address OF his
rampisn. He will have the support
OF the Bryan members of the party.
Nlsiien !s chief lieutenant TO UI:ited
Sfeies Senator Hitchcock and will
hst = it.o sGppart az ~. IIitchcuok.
The Thompson announcement is re-
CARRIED as the first real sign of the
Democratic nght in the State. with
Bryan and Hitchcock aligned on op-
posite sides.
Omaha, Neb.. Feb. S-Petitions
for the nomination of United States
Senator Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock as the
Democratic candidate for Preside Mt
are to be put in circulation through
out the State tomorrow as the first
gun of the Hitchcock campaign. 1t
is believed William Jennings Bryan
will declare himself against the
naming of Senator Hitchcock.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-09
THE WEATHER

Today fair: tomorrow cloudy.
probably rain by night. Detailed
weather report on editorial page.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-09
DoRoTHYADIx

Worlds highest paid woman
writer contributes articles regular
~ to The wsshington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-09

Asked what he thought would
happen If the government stood Pat
on it's present attitude Of refusal.
Herr Noske said: Il do not know
the intentions of the entente states
men who signed their names to the
cNtraditiOn demand"
The Washington herald., 1920-02-09

CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
The Army Truck Juggernaut.

High speeding trucks in the streets
of Washington have been the cause
of numerous accidents during the past
few months. The other day a citizen
was killed by an Army truck in cir
cumstances to leave no doubt in the
minds of some who witnessed the oc-
currence that the driver of the "ofi-
cial" machine was at fault. A coro-
ner's jury will render verdict on this
question. 1t is meanwhile important
to note that ever since the United
States entered the war and the capital
became the scene of intense military
activity the streets of this city have
been virtually ruled by these vehicles,
often driven with reckless disregard for
regulations and the safety of the peo-
pie. Despite efforts by officers in charge
of Army truck work many drivers
of these machines have persisted in
taking the right Of way at all points,
and in breaking rules as to turnings
and speeds, seemingly possessed of the
idea that they were exempt from re-
Evening star., 1920-02-18
A Valuable Service.

AS result of the efforts Of the
superintendent, the night schools are
continuing in operation with no de-
pletion of force, though the appropria-
tions have been exhausted. The clos
ing of these schools was prevented by
the volunteer action of the teachers
who responded to Mr.. Thurston's ap-
peal for service, on the chance of
favorable action by the Senate on the
item included in the deficiency bill by
the House. This confidence in Con-
gress has been justified by the action
of the Senate committee yesterday in
reporting the bill, with this item of
$26,0 for the night schools amended
to make it applicable without question
for all services rendered during the
period from February 16 to the date
of the approval of the act. The super
intendent has rendered valuable pub
lie service in thus working out So
luton of the night school problem.
and the teachers who volunteered their
services at his request are to be
thanked by the community for their
willingness to 60 ahead without as
surance at the time of their offer of
services that they would be paid for
the interval elapsing before the pas
sage of the appropriation.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
This Years Platforms,

"Let me write the platform at San
Francisco and I care not who runs for
President on it."
While this is not the attitude of any
democrat of presidential size now dis
coursing about what that deliverance
should contain, yet many suggestions
on the subject are coming from high
sources. Mr.. Bryan and Vice Presi-
dent Marshall have just spoken, and
there is every reason to expect some
thing from the President in due sea-
son. The topic is most alluring.
This is a welcome sign. 1t shows
recognition of the fact that a party
platform this year will be scrutinized
closely, and the party using it held
to strict accountability.
Platforms and platform making have
in times past been lightly regarded
have even provoked wit and merri-
ment. A platform was once described
as "a thing to get in on; and when
the description was made good by the
event-when after getting in on it the
winners kicked it away promptly and
unceremoniously protests were un.
availing. The offenders laugh ed-just
laughed.
Some recent democratic history is
giving some of that party's leaders
pause. Take the platform of 1912
That deliverance Endorsed the legis.
lation which had granted American
coastwise shipping free passage
through the Panama canal, and Mr.
Wilson in accepting the nomination
for President had specifically pledged
hinssH to ths measure. And Jet soon
Evening star., 1920-02-18
after his inauguration he asked for

after his Inauguration he asked for
the repeal of the Law, and secured
repeal through his influence with Con-
gress.
Take the matter of second term
in the presidency. The party, through
Mr.. Bryan's influence, limited Mr.. Viii
son to a single term in the White
House. But Mr.. Wilson did not ac-
cept that plank Of the platform, and
when the time came stood for, and OBJ
tained with ease, denomination. Even
Mr.. Bryan did not object. And to-
day there is sentiment in the demo
cratic party favorable to Mr.. Wilson
for the third nomination.
But 1920 is not 1912, nor yet 1913.
A platform now must be more than "a
thing to get in on" And this will
apply at Chicago as we'll as at San
Francisco. Voters are deeply anxious
this year. The changes produced by
the war and the heated discussions
about what in the way of legislation
they call for have set everybody en-
titled to the ballot to thinking about
how best to employ that slip Of paper
next November.
Let us have full and frank decla-
ration of principles by each of the
two leading parties, and, later, a faith
full redemption of all promises made
by the successful party and the man
for whom it has secured the presi
dency.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Holland and Hohenzollern.

| The matter of the eX-kaiser would
seem to be in way of settlement some
what as that of the Germans accused
of war crimes. The allies have sent
another note to Holland repeating the
request for his extradition and recit-
ing in vigorous terms his offenses
! against civilization and humanity. But
coupled with this repeated request is
suggestion that if Holland still feels
unable to comply she will take pre-
cautions to keep the refugee under
close surveillance in order to prevent
his exerting disastrous influence in
Germany in the future" This sug-
gestion is conveyed in a significant
| manner:
"The powers cannot conceal the
painful impression made upon them by
the refusal of the Dutch government
to hand over the ex-emperor to them
without any consideration of the pos
sibility of reconciling the scruples of
Holland with some effectual precau-
tionary measures to be taken either
on the spot or by holding the ex-em
peror at distance from the scene of
his crimes, making it impossible for
him to exert his disastrous influence
in Germany in the future. Although
IA proposal of this nature would not
correspond fully to the request of the
powers, it would at least have afforded
proof of those feelings which Holland
cannot but possess"
Holland, it is now reported, will soon
reply accepting the suggestion thus
made, and it is understood at The
Hague that the kaiser will be removed
to Doom, which is at some distance
from the frontier and susceptible of
closer guard than Amerongen, where
Hohenzollern is now living. Thus far
there has been no official attempt in
Holland to confne the ex-kaiser to any
particular radius. He has remained at
Amerongen wholly at his own initia
tive, to gain seelusion and also, it is
believed, to be able to consult the
more freely with his partisans. If Hol
land undertakes to keep him in closer
bounds it may have to give some eff
fectual pledges Of such a supervision
as will prevent intimate intercourse
between him and Germany. Holland
is so small country that any point
in it is not difficult of access from the
German frontier, and it was on this
account that the allies intimated as an
alternative to "effectual precautionary
measures taken on the spot" the hold
ing Of the ex-kaiser "at a distance
from the scene of his crimes" Upon
the measure Of the assurances given
by Holland will perhaps depend the
future course of the allied powers.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
The Rule of Law.

Elihu Root, the recognized leader of
the American bar, said last night in
addressing the City Bar Association of
New York:
"The rule of law is all that stands
between our civil society and the un-
bridled hordes of barbarism.'
The spirit of lawlessness is growing
Lawbreakers and men who threaten to
become lawbreakers are joining hands
and influences. and working together
openly and aggressively.
I.ynehers are multiplying, and op-
Grating in the boldest fashion. A few
years ago they wore masks, and did
their deeds at night. But they make
no concessions now. Their successes
have banished all precautions, and
they "pull off stunt" barefaced and
in broad daylight. The law be dashed |!
But the lynchers are no bolder than
those men who in opposing measure
under discussion for enactment into
law announce purpose to disobey the
measure if it is written on the books.
They are ready to become lawbreakers
to lynch statute if they happen
not to like it. They thus seek to in
timidate legislators; and sometimes
they succeed.
1t is entirely legitimate, of course,
to oppose a measure, and bring influ-
ence to bear against making it law.
But there is but one legitimate course
open after the measure has become a
law, and that is to accept and obey
the law while the law remains ON the
books.
1t is likewise entirely legitimate to
agitate in favor of amending or re-
pealing law; and the processes are
familiar to all.
A feature of the existing lawless-
ness, and contributing materially to
its growth and menace, is the assault,
often made, on the good names of Con-
gress and the courts. Both those tribu-
mails are accused of being under in
fiuenees inimical to the public inter
ests. Hence the demand for the initia-
tive. the referendum and the recall,
and the abolition of life tenure for
judges.
To undermine confidence in estab-
lished tribunals and their processes is
to work wide injury. The men who
make and the men who interpret the
'~ws should not be assailed upon mere
suspicion. Unless, and until, they def
nitely forfeit it, they are entitled to
the pubhc's respect. Our legislators
are chosen after open contests in which
their private, as well as their public,
lives enter, and judges appointed for
life pass muster both for character and
professional equipment.
These are times when plain speak
ing, such as Mr.. Root INDUCED in last
night, is absolutely necessary to bring
home to the people the proper concep-
tion of what faces them. If the law
goes, order follows, and nothing is left
but chaos and violence-every fellow
for himself, and devil take the hind
most.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

The correspondence between Presi-
dent Wilson and Mr.. Lansing was
rather brief in itself. But there has
been a general disposition throughout
the country to supply postscripts.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

The Canadian city Kingston has re.
solved not to purchase from the United
States except in cases of absolute ne
cessity. United States purchasers may
be in corresponding frame of mind.
The difficulty arises in defining accu-
rately what constitutes "a case of alb
solute necessity
Evening star., 1920-02-18
straint Of any kind. The fatal acci-

dent, whatever may be the finding of
the coroner's jury, should effect cor
rection of the evil condition. No We
hicle has privilege in the streets. Sc,
we're penalties, promptly administered
to offenders, whatever their employ,
ment, should bring about higher re-
gard for the law, if not for public
safety primarily. The fullest co-opera-
tion by officials of the government is
to be expected to check this deadly
nuisance.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Evidences Of Mr.. Lansing's popular
ity may cause Col. Bryan to wonder
whether an ex-Secretary of State
might not make a good presidential
candidate.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

The position occupied by Col. House
is one of peculiar advantage. His in
fluence and perspicacity are we'll recog-
nized, yet he is in no way liable to
feel called upon to tender resigna-
ton of any kind.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Dubious Prospect.

"That psychic expert says there are
trees and animals in the spirit world"
"Mebbe there are" said Farmer
Corntossel. "Only l must say that
chopin wood an drivin' hosses are
among the things of this life that
was hopin' to get away from"
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Matters of Taste.

"a man wants to laugh at the clothe
his wife buys for him." remarked the
citizen with the high wasted coat.
I have observed that" responded
Miss Cayenne. "And when he goes
out and selects his own clothes his
wife wants to cry"
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Like the prospects of base ball, those
of the next winters coal supply have
become an all the year round topic
of discussion.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Untimeliness.

We wish the ice would fade away
Beneath mildor sky,
Or else brace up and try to stay
In place till next July.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

1t would be an irony Of fate if the
league Of nations were to cause break
in the close and ancient friendship be-
tween the L. s. A. and Canada.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Old friend Ultimate Consumer does
not know precisely who is responsible
for starting high prices, but he knows
who is responsible for meeting them.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Occasionally cred" is arrested who
appears to feel complimented by the
fact that his utteranees have been
taken so seriously.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

The sultan is to be permitted to
have . palace, but no army. Absence
Of an army may help him to live in a
little less fear of being assassina ated
BY one Of his immediate encourage.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Europe is finding the study of that
hitherto unfamiliar branch of economic
science known as "American politics" )"
interesting, not to say exciting.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

From time to time Vice President
Marshall displays the ability to make
very sensible use of sense of
humor.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

1t is surprising at times to learn
how much embarrassment officials un-
dergo in an effort to avoid causing en-
barrassment.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

1t may become incumbent on Mr..
Raymond Fosdick to organize some his
trionic talent to cheer the league of
nations during a stage wait.
Evening star., 1920-02-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Modest Melody.
1 thought 1 heard a robin sing
Up in the tree.
A promise rare it seemed to bring
To me.
But what thought merry din,
A song so sweet,
Came from a squeaky sign out in
The street.
1t is very humble thing,
A squeaky sign.
And yet the song it tried to sing
Was fine.
1t could not turn the tune that stirred
Just as it should;
But it recalled the Real Bird
That could.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Assertions that the public will have
to pay rate increases does not surprise.
The public found the free list sus-
pended years ago.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

1t now appears that on the trip to
Paris Mr.. Lansing was expected to get
all his enjoyment out of the boat ride.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Treaty developments compel Senator
Hitchcock to register all kinds of emo
tions, ranging from joy to grief, in
remarkably short periods of time.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

Bolshevism is regarded as one of
those imported articles that become
unreasonably expensive.
Evening star., 1920-02-18

President Wilson now says, "Yo
must not"
Evening star., 1920-02-18
Foaming Billows.

'Tsn't Neptune the god of the sea :"
"He used to be. But this demand
for drinks on shipboard makes it look
as if Neptune might have to come
ashore and give his place to Gam
brinus."
Mr.. Meekton says he hopes women
will get enough influence in politics
to get some kind of recognition for
the chap who has devoted most Of his
energy in life to being a good pro-
yider and kind fathsz,
Evening star., 1920-02-18
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Evening star., 1920-02-18

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city borders.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-11

We:tern Union Telegraph Company. J. H. Well.
ever,Vice-President in charge of Commercial Depart
ment. says: The Dictaphone is in extensive use in
our VARIOUS dsparmens' and giving good satisfac
ton. After The Dictaphone tried ou. experi
showed it to be time and money saver Our use Of
he Dictaphone has grown steadily"
Pretoria! Review Company, New York, NJ Y.
has u W. Nelson. Vice-President says I'VE are using
% D'ctaphones in Circulation and Pattern De-
partments. These Dictaphones are time-and.monev
savers: They have solved problem viz. speedy
New-York tribune., 1920-05-11
loon yesterday was adjusted later in

noon yesterday was adjusted later in
the day.
Mr.. Lincoln yesterday showed the
extent of the trade from which the
city has been cut off since the be-
ginning of the coastwise strike, March
IL. The lines, he asserted. took care
OF the greatest proportion of the busi-
ness between New York and the South
east and the South. The average year
" tonnage Of the Southern Pacific
Clyde, Mallory and Ocean Steamship
companies. he said, was more than g.
100000 tons. of which about 600 ,OoO
tons represented food products and
perishables and 225,00O tons cotton
factory products.
In addition. the Old Dominion Line
which was recently sold to another
company for transatlantic service be.
cause of the localtroublc, hauled more
than 100000 tons of goods yearly
from the South.
Representatives of Far Eastern shin.
ping interests from North and South
Atlantic. Gulf and Pacific ports con
ferred yesterday at the headquartere
of the United States Shipping Board
45 Broadway. on the question of
stabilizing freight rates. No decision
was reached.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-11
Nine Firemen Hurt.
Car Lines Tied Up
In $4,000 Blaze
Three Buildings Destroyed
i'll West Sixty-fourth ST.;
Twenty Families Routed:
Chief kenlon Gives Alarm

Nine fremen were injured, damage
estimated at $4,000 was done and the
surface car lines of Broadway, Colum-
bus and Ninth avenues were tied up
for more than two hours as the re-
suit of two alarm fire that destroyed
the buildings at 21. % and 25 West
Sixty-fourth Street last night. Fire
Chief John kenlon was passing when
the fire broke out and sent in the
alarms.
The injured firemen were Lieutenant
! Thomas Cunningham and Fireman
Thomas Mitchell, Francis Murray.
James McSherry, William Davis and
William DOYLE. of Engine Company
No. 40; William E. Hoenig, of Engine
and Ladder Company No. 35, and John
J. Connolly. of Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. 23. The first a.x were caught
in a back draught and fell from a
roof. Fireman Hoenig fell twenty
five feet from ladder and was taken
to Roosevelt Hospital.
The one-story building at No. 25 was
occupied by Thomas Dwyer as an office
for his motor van business and by a
man named Marenola, wagon builder
Six automobiles were destroyed. Frank
pl"hcii!. Hla1'ulacturet OF mattresses,
occupied the one-story building at No.
23 and the two story building at No u
was used on the first floor by Lumburg
Brothers as a candy storehouse, and on
the upper floor by Benjamin Harney, a
sculptor. Harncy placed his loss at
$4,000, including a bust of Nine. Kalch,
the actress. and model of o building
for the Waterman Fountain Pen
Company.
The second alarm was turned in when
the fire threatened to spread to No. 81.
The twenty families who live there
were ordered out. Reserves from the
West Forty seventh Street. West Sixty
eighth Street and West Tooth Street
stations were called The fire started
in the building at No. %.