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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
Text or Allied Demand For Surrender OF Former Kaiser

the barbarous and pitiless system of
 hostages deportation enmasse, the
 carving off of young girls from the city of Lille. who were torn
 from their families and delivered
 defenseless to the worst promis-
 cuity; the systematic devastation of
 the entire regions without military
 utility. the submarine war without
 restriction, including inhuman abandonment of victims on the high
 seas. and innumerable acts against
 on-combatants committed by Ger man authority in violation of the laws of war.
 Responsibility at least morally for all these acts reaches up to the su- preme head who ordered them. or made abusive use of his full powers to infringe, or to allow fAfringe- ment upon the most sacre s xlla- tions of human conscience.
 The powers cannot cN v @ that the government of The srlands can regard with less rs lon than themselves the immer Q Possibility of the former empef n$
 Holland would Y .F $lil her inter national duty if ~ used to asso- ciate herself " $. Ter nations as TAT as ner IT. BLOW Tn under- taking or at le <$t hindering, chas- tisement of theS mes committed
 Addressing this demand to the Dutch government the powers be- lieve it their duty to emphasize it's special character. It is their duty to ensure the execution of Article 2E without allowing themselves to be stopped by arguments, because it is not a question of public. accusation with jurisdicial character as regards its basis, but an act of high interna- tional policy imposed by the univer- sal conscience. in which legal forms have been provided solely to assure to the accused such guarantees as were never before recognized in public law The powers are convinced Holland, which has always shown respect for the right and love of justice. having been one of the first to claim a place in the society of nations, will not be willing to cover by her moral au- thority the violation of principles es- sential to solidarity of nations, all offwhich are equally interested in pre- venting the return of a similar catas- trophe.
 Ut is to the highest interest of the duties of the Dutch people not to appear to protect the principal author of this catastrophe by allowing him shelter on her territory. and also to facilitate his trial which is claimed by the voices of millions of victims. (Signed "CBEMENCEAU. T."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
MAJOR DISPUTE IN
 }. TREATY IS REACHED
Question of Voting Power In League Is Reached By
 Compromise Workers
By Associated x, Pres.

WashiHgto January 1s.--Senate e leaders working on compromise res ervations to the peace treaty today re- ported reaching their first major dis pute--the question of voting power in the League of Nations of the Brit ish colonies and dominions. On this reservation, the fourteenth of the Lodge programme, the democratic and republican members of the bi- bipartisan committee were said to be far apart with no immediate prospect of adjust ment. On minor details of other less important reservations, today's meet ing. it was stated, resulted in some progress towards agreement.
 Most of today,s session of the bi- partisan committee was spent in dis cussing the colonial voting reservation and adjournment was taken until to- morrow, when it's consideration will be resumed
 Leaders of both groups tonight agreed that the conference probably would continue for some time, but with the final outcome still in doubt.
 Chairman Lodge today called meet ing of the foreign relations commit tee for Wednesday to consider the res olution of Senator King, Utah, propos- ing declaration by the Senate favor ing award of Thrace, except Constanti- nople, to Greece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
SUDDEN HALT IN
 BOLSHEV|K PROBE. Martens Quizzed and Told He Is in Custody of Com
 mittee for Present
By A..sei.ted Press

Washington, January 19.-The Senate Investigation of bolshevik propaganda in the United States came to sudden halt today after Ludwig C. A. K Martens, seif-styled Russian soviet ambassador read preliminary statement reviewing his life history. The subcommittee ad jcurned so members might attend other important committee meetings, and Chairman Moses said the inquiry would rot be resumed until Monday to permit Wade H. Ellis, former attorney general Of Ohio, who was engaged today by the subcommittee as council, to reach Wash ington.
 Martens who was accompanied to the committee room by his attorney, former Senator Hardwick of Georgia, and his secretary, Santeri Nuorteva was told to consider himself in the, custody of the committee until his testimony had been completed. No effort was made by de- partment of justice agents to serve on Martens the warrant issued some time ago for his arrest on charges of radical activity, and it was understood that service would be withheld until the com mittee had finished with him.
 Former Senator Hardwick told the committee his client was wholly innocent of any activity or agitation tending to overthrow the American government and had conducted himself with the strict est of propriety under the fules of in- ternational law He added that Mar tens would freely answer all questions the committee might desire to ask
 After it hears the soviet agent, the committee plans to call his secretary. and also his so-called chief of staff, Gregory Weinstein. who is at liberty on bond awaiting hearing on deportation proceedings. Chairman Moses said after Monday it was planned to proceed rap idly with the investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
Liquor Cargo Not
 Imperiled By Its
 Return tO.U. s. Port
By Associated Pres,

New York. January 19.-The cargo Of hard liquor, said to be worth $2.000,- 900, which is on board the disa bled steamer Yarmouth. is not imperiled from the prohibition laws by the forced return of the ship. reyenue agents here said today
 The Yarmouth sailed January 17 for Havana, but her cargo was on board and cleared before the law became ef- fective. Col Daniel L. Porter. super vising internal revenue aNent here said today. Even if it is necessary to transfer the cargo to another vessel. because of disability of the Yarmouth he added il can still be forwarded to it's destination under the same clear ancA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
SCOTT ARRESTED ON SUSPICION IN
 ROBBERY OF BANK
By Associated Press

Montgomery, January ly--J. w. Scott, alias Diamond Dick resi- dent of Montgomery, was arrested here this morning b& Chief Of Police w. H. Taylor at the request of Rus sell county authoritieseo on suspicion of being connected with the robbery Of the Phenix -Girard bank al Girard last Friday.
 The arrest of Scott followed invcsti. cations made bv Sheriff Ragland of Russell county who has been in com munication with local officials since the bold hold-up. resulting in re- quest from b.m. to effect the arrest of Scott st
 Sheriff Ragland was notified of the arrest during the day and information was received this afternoon that he would come tonight or send a deputy with a warrant against Scott.
 l.. 4. Porter, state representative of n surety company. in which the Girard baak was insured against robbery today settled the claim held in amount approxi- mating s350oo, the loss to the bank through the hold-up being in excess of figures previously given out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
-r---s-------- QUITS AS
 UNDER SECRETARY
 GENERAL OF LEAGUE
Failure of United States to Accept ] League Given By Friends as the Cause of Resignation
By AssocIa,st Pros.

Washington, January i9.-Raymond E. Fosdiek, under secretary general of the League of Nations and American cry so far has resigned. MT. Fosdck s friends say that inasmuch as the league has not been accepted by the United States he did not feel he could con- tinue MT. Fosdick tannounced his resignation in a cablegram to Sir Erie Drummond. secretary general, in which he said:
 Now that the League of Nations is no longer a provisional organiza tion, but has become established as a going concern, the continued lack of decision as to Americas course places. me per sonally in a position of peculiar embar rassment. In order, therefore, to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding as eral of the league it seems best for me to tender my resignation. I do this with deep regret because do not like to appear to be abandoning those with whom I have been associated for the last few months just at the moment when their responsibilities and oppor- tunties are becoming real The league is now approaching the point where 1t can begin to carry out the worlds hopes for disarmament. arbitration the protection of backward people. the furthering of international health projects and III the other Humanitarian issues upon which We have been work ing for the past six months.
 T feel sure, however. that you will appreciate the reasons which have led up to my decision and win recognize that q as an American I now feel forced 10 withdraw from official connection with the secretariat it is not for lack of faith in the league"
 Fosdick is young New York law yer who attracted national attention during the term Of Mayor Gaynor by the manner in which he investigated the municipal finances During the war he was chairman of the commission on training camp activities, and was appointed aD under secretary of the League of Nations by Sir Eric Drum mond last May. He represented the league in sessions of the international labor conference in Washington last November.
 With Sir Eric and Jean Monet the French under secretary general. he was a member of the cabinet of the league Under the general direction of the three. staff of experts selected from many countries has been working on tentative plans for disarmament. man dates. protection of minorities. a court of international justice. and other in- struments provided by the league cove. nant. Mir Tosdick will return to the practice of law in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
By Associated Press

Terijokl. Finnish-Russian Bor- der. January I9.-The undesirable aliens headed by Alexander Berk- man and Emma Goldman. deported from the United States. entered soviet Russia at o'clock this aft- ernoon. They received m enthusi- astic welcome.
 The deportees. laden with suit- cases and boxes. trudged through the deep snow. lauKhing ma sing Ing revolutionary songs as they neared the border. Hearty cheers were raised by the Russians wait Ing for them on the other side of the frozen Systerbak river, which separates the Finnish and bOlshe- vik lines. Willing hands helped them to scramble up the steep banks. and amid the ruins of the war-wrecked town of BieIo-Ostroy, overlooking the stream. the boI- shevfkf gave the exiles . xreetisE fhat stirred up . frenzy of en- thusiasns and de1ight among the newcomern. They dropped their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
By Associated Pres,


 Paris, January 19.-Holland is the extradition of former Emperor William that she will not fulfill her international duty" if she re- fuses to associate herself with the entente powers in chastising crimes committed by the Germans during the war. The text of the note sent to The Hague was made public to- day It follows:
 Paris, January Is.
 "In notifying by these presents the Netherlands government and Queen of the country, the text of Article 227 of the treaty of. Versailles, certified copy of which is announced, which came into force January 10, the powers have the honor to make known at the same time that they have de- cided to put into execution without delay this article (Article 227, Publicly arraigns William II of Germany for a supreme offense against international morality and the sanctity of treaties and de- clares the allied. and associated powers will address a request to the Netherlands government for his surrender in order that he may be placed on triaL)
 Consequently, the powers ad- dress to the government of the Netherlands an official demand to deliver into their hands William of Hohenzollern, former Emperor of Germany, in order that he may be judged.
 Individuals residing in Germany, against whom the allied andNssso- ciated powers have brought charges, are to be delivered to them under Article 22S of the peace treaty and the former Emperor. if he had remained in Germany, would have been delivered under the same conditions by the German government
 The Netherlands government is converssnt with the incontruverti- ble reasons which imperiously ex- act that premeditated violations of treaties, as well as systematic dis regard of the most sacred rules and rights of nations would receive as regards everyone. including the highest placed personalities, spe- cial punishment provided by the peace congress. The powers brief ly recall among so many crimes, the cynical violation of the neutral ity of Belgium and Luxembourg,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
 TO PASS ON DRY AMENDMENT A ND ENFORCEMENT ACT
Supreme Courts Decision Will Be Rendered on Proceedings Insti-
 tuted By Rhode Island
By Associated Prsss

Washington. January fs.-The supreme cour. today decided to pass on the val idity of both the federal prohibition amendment, which became operative last Saturday. and the act of Congress pre- scribins the manner of it's enforcement.
 The courts decision will be rendered on proceedings which are to be .nsti- tuted by the state of Rhode Island. which was given permission today to bring an original suit. Solicitor General King for the government, announced that he im- mediately would prepare and file mo ton csking for dismissal of the Rhode Island case on the ground that the court lacked Jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
Deported Reds Giuen Joyous Welcome On Entering Russia

iuEgaEe. whipped off their caps .. a military band played the bolshe- wiki anthem. nnd. cheerinE wildly. broke open their boxes of food and cigarettes brought from the Bu- ford. distributing them IavishIy among the crowd.
 An amusing sight was . bolshe- wiki officer waving . can of Amer ican pork and beans as he raye orders to the soldiers. A neuntes brfgadier commanded the troops. which included boys who apneared to be scarcely more than I: years of age. Emma Goldman ana Alexander Berkman were last to cross the river. waiting until the others were safely over.
 'sThis is the greatest moment of my life.- exclaimed Miss Goldman to the Assoeiated Press. "After 3, years of absence l am returnins to Russia with . feeling of awe. I am glad to leave America. hut ! love the Ameriean people and ex- pect to return there some day.~
 DiseussinR her plans. she said she would continue to write for American pnblicatiens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
MUST REMOVE SIGNS

New York. January 1s.-All signs ad- vertising intoxicating beverages must disappear from public view tomorrow, according to an edict issued tonight by James Sheylin. supervising. federal prohibition agent for New Yorw city, Rhode Island and Connecticut All whisky. gin, wine and beer signs must be either pulled down hidden from the public view or be painted out, he said
 Mir. Shevlin said that if any saloons display liquor signs after tomorrow and the proprietors are making no eff fort to tear them down the arrest of the saloon men will be ordered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
DIsTILLERs SURRENDER

Louisville. January 19.--R. F. Wath- en. president, and William knebelkamp. general manager of R. E. Wathen & Co, Louisville distillers surrendered to federal authorities late today on war rants charging them with attempting to defraud the government out of taxes on distilled spirits. Both men pleaded not guilty and were released on 5000 bond for preliminary trial next week.
 The affidavits on which the warrants were based charge that Wathen, as principal. and sKnebelkamp. as acces- sory. illegally removed 5000 cases of bottled in bond whisky tax paid at the rate Of 2.20 per gallon for medicinal use but sold it for beverage purposes.
 (COntinued on Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
Hospital Appropriation Proposed
 8N Assaciafed PrHsa

Washington. January 19.-Appropria- tion of $85.000. 900 to be expended over the next four years for hospital and other facilities for discharged soldiers, sailors. ms-.nes and nurses is proposed in bill introduced today by Senator France. republican. Maryland The medical aid contemplated would be un- der direction of the public health service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
PURSE OF $1O,OOO
 IS GIVEN BILBO BY
 ADMIRING FRIENDS
By Associated Pres.

Jackson. Miss. January I.-Gov. Theo C. BilbO, who rcltnauishes of- flee tomorrow at noon to Cow ernor-eiect Lee M. Russell. was to- day presented with purse of 410.- GOO.
 The presentation which repre- sented many contributions from friends of the retiring executive, was to make the expenses of the Eovcrnor In excess of salary dur ins his tern Of office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
INTERCHURCH PLAN IS DENOUNCED BY
 BAPTIST MINISTER'S
By Associated Press

New Orleans, January 19.--Bap- tist ministers of New Orleans Mon- dny went on record as unaIterably opposed to "church unionism..
 They adopted resolutions desig- hating the ipterchurch world move mcnt as one run by self-designated nien at nm enormous expense.
 The ministers charged these men seek to subsidixe the press for their propaEanda and termed this process -bfatant nffrontery of man-made super-cburch pregrapmc unique in the history of Christinnity."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
HELPLESS IN STORM ARMY TRANSPORT IS STRUGGLING AT SEA
With Engines Dead and Without Heat or Light, Powhatan Surrounded
 By Half Dozen Ships
By Associated Press

BY Associateu Press
 Boston, January 19.--The White
 Star liner Cedric reported by radio
 tonight she had taken off the pas !, senGcrs from the army transport
 Pcwhattan. disabled 200 miles
 southeast of Halifax. and was
 ''bringing them in.,
 The Cedric is bound from Liver
 pool for New York.
 By Associated Press
 New York, January 19.-Lightless and heatless. with her engines dead, as the resuls of a leak which flooded her boilers, the army transport Powhatan. which left hero Friday for Antwerp, is struggling to- night in stornl-swept sea about 200 miles southeast of Halifax. On board are 27l army and civilian passengers, including Il women and eight children, and crew of more than 20 men,.
 Wireless s. Q. S. calls sent out late Sunday afternoon telling of the vessels g plight have brought around her a half dozen or more transatlantic steamers ready to give aid if it is possible. Waiting at Halifax and northern ports of the United States are tugs and destroysrs with steam up ready to put to sea if they are needed.
 Late wireless advices. however, state that the leak n the ships hull has been controlled. The White Star liner Cedric, one of the vessels to answer the S. O. S. call is standing by waiting for the weather to moderate so that the passen- gers can be taken off, while the British steamer Bardc and other vessels are real to take the transport in tow to assE- her into Halifax, the nearest port. The majority of the women and children on the Powhatan are relatives of army officers and enlisted men, or of the civil ian detachment detailed to prepare tor the return of soldier dead from abroad
 SS PASSENGERS ABOARD
 The army force, as shown by the rec ords here, consists of four officers and 17e men. and the civilian passenger list has sS nsmes.
 Among the passengers are Col. John M. Dunn detailed 70 Italy and accompanied by his wife: Capt. Oscar E. Rails. Jr', on his way to Madrid to become assistant to the military attache to the American lesation; Lieut. Charles Mckinley, 8 courier: Lieut. Com. Howard H. Crosby, U. $. N, on leave Capt S. H. Weston, quartermaster corps; Capt. c. A. Holi- day medical corps; Lieut.. Edward Gold berg, dental service; Capt. Thomas Demp- sey, chaplain.
 Among the women and children listed are Mrs Mauda I. Fremster wife of Cap tain Fremstcr, and two children of San Antonio. Tex; Mrs. Margaret B. Sh;pr, of Paieigh, N. C., who is acconipanying her son Capt. William F. Shipp; the wife and three children of Lieut.. Col. Henry E. Worden. of Mckinney, Tex; Mir. and Mrs. Fayette ". Tllport, of Cleveland. Ohio
 Mss Dorothy M. Dunn and Miss Edith Gardner, army nurses, and Mrs. J. Gayle, stewardess, appear among the list of women on board. Many of the enlisted men are from Camp Meade and are listed as replacement .roops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
HAVE YOU ANY WATER ON HAND?
 IF so, LOOK OUT!
By A..osi.ted rrs.,

New York. January 19.--Thirty- Tive barrels of water were seized by revenue agents on board the spanish steamer Cabo Menor at Erie basin. Brooklyn. today on the supposition that they contained liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
No.Vote Reached 0u AaaSsls4sA R.~..

Washington, January l9.-The Sem ate today devoted another day to the consideration of the Americanziatior bill without reaching final vote. Senator Kenyon of Iowa. author of the measure. hopes 10 dispose of it tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
CONCLUDE ALLIANCE BETWEEN AUSTRIANS
 AND CZECHO-SLOVAKIA
By Ameeistss prvss

By AttoeIaWd PFO1o
 Berlin, January 10.-Dr. karI Renner, the Austrian chancellor. has informed the foreign affnfrs committee Of the assembly that an offensive and defensive aIii- ance has been concluded at PraKue between Austria and Czeeho-SIo- vakia, according to the F'raak- fnrter xe1tunKss Vienna eorre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
SENATE ID MAKE
 INVESTIGATION OF
 CHARGES OF SIMS
Inquiry Into Charges Will Start After Completion of Probe-W0od Must
 Also Explain
BY Associated Press

Washington, January Exchanges
 of Rear Admiral sims that the navy department failed to cooperate fully with the allies during the greater part of the war will be investigated by the Senate subcommittee before which they were made. This was decided today by the full
 naval committee, which also authorized appointment of another subcommittee to determine whether there should be an inquiry into charges made by John R. Rathom, editor of the Providence (R. I) Journal, that with the knowi- edge of Secretary Daniels many sea
 men in the navy have been used foI most vile and nameiess practices il order to entrap innocent men," While the Senate committee was ir session. Secretary Daniels announced
 that Admiral Sims would be called tc make good his charges, either before
 the Senate or a naval board
 Simultaneously, Chairman Butler or the House naval committee announced
 that Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood would
 be called before that committee to ex
 plain statements attributed to him that American naval vessels were floating death traps" General Wood explained at Portland Me, today that what he said was that naval ships manned by untrained crews would be death traps in battle.
 Inquiry into Admiral Sims charge. will not be started by the Senate sub committee until it's present investiga- ton of naval decorations Is completed. which probably will be within 10 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
TO REMOVE PASSENGERS
By A..eelassd Pres.

Halifax. N. z. January 20.--Wireless messages received here early today said that unfavorable weather had prevented the transfer of the passengers on the disabled transport Powhattan to the White Star liner Cedric. The message stated the Cedric had arranged with United States destroyers which would take off the passengers at dawn The Cedric was reported to be continuing her voyage to New York.