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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Spanish General, so Years Of Age,
Still Takes ActiUe Part In Madrid
Politics; Has Fought Many DueLS

MADRID, Spain. March 13.-Gen.
iNi Valeriano Weyler. who during the
Spanish American war was the
most caricatured and headllnec man
in the United States, Is still despite
his 80 years and the serious illness
that he suffered last year one OF the
most active and energetic men IN
Spain
His automobile. taking him from
his residence near the royal palace
across the CITY 70 the ministry Of
war where ne as chief OF the gen
eral staff. presides over the daily
sessions Of that body, is invariably
the first 70 be seen on the streets OF
late-rising Madrid With the little
figure in a worn uniform, or later
IN the year, wrapped in q great coat
the car makes q quick dash through
the empty streets, bringing the aged
captain general 20 his office long be-
fore his younger, but not more active
Cannot Be Retired.
Being a captain-Eenerai. Gen Wey-
Ter cannot be retired according TO
Spanish military law having IN this
captain general Primo Rivera Since
the Spanish-American war Weyler
has held many offices IN spain and
even now Is always called into con-
sultation by the king and govern
ment IN times OF crisis or impending
As chief o. the general staff dur
ing the world war. he saw to it that
the army was kept Up TO strength in
case Of emergency ana that the ar
senais we're fun. so thct II spain
should be drawn in she would not
be found unprepared-
Gen. Wayler pays very strict at
tention 70 his work as a senator. and
he IS one Of the most regular al
tendants at the sessions OF that body
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Predicts Defeat for Goa
lition Government and
Home Rule.

7 oNDON. Eng. March 1s.--.Ireland
has been betrayed IN the past
bv both Of the older political
parties-the liberal and this union
Island through failures OF past
the labor party has now
become the custodian OF the last
hopes OF those IriEhmen who look 20
ENGLAND for assistance in the prac-
teal realization OF the popular de-
mand for the control OF their AZ
That is the statement Of Arthur
Henderson. n p secretary OF the
labor party. which believes that the
Irish question can be settled only BY
granting full Independence.
win Not Befray People.
Labor viii take no part or lot IN
another betrayal OF the Irish peo-
ple. nor viii IL acuulesce in a further
Withholding Of that which IS the
symbol OF national political libery.
said Henderson. who Is looked upon
a. one Of the labor aspiranta Tor the
British premiership
Henderson. in reviewing labors
opportunity In the new parliamentary
session, believes Lloyd Georges coal
ltion government Is headod for the
rocks
What the country requires. says
Henderson. -is policy that VIII keep
together not the present government
but the best elements Of the whole
community, that VIII advance not the
small interests OF a combination Of
politicians. but the best interests OF
all the freedom loving nations
within the British commonwealth.
and which viii maintain the British
nation ia the forefront OF the peace
ful nations o. the world
ssThe present government has
failed 50 lar to provide such a
program and continued fniiure IN
this direction will hut spur the
labor party during the coming
session TO even more determined
and effective opposition
"As 70 Ireland the labor party has
fortified itself with Information OBJ
tained by a special mission which re-
Gently visited Ireland This commits
sion discovered that the prime min
lster's scheme has hardly a single
friend In Ireland. On all sides IL was
described as quite incapable OF solv-
ing the problem Of Irish self-gov-
ernment--
Whether this session proves fateful
20 the coalition government depends.
according 20 Henderson. on the pro-
gram Of business Lloyd George puts
forward
Cannot Imagine Radical Program
1t is difficult 10 imagine" Hender-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
British Seek To
Gain Air Mastery
OF Entire World

a success in many ways. but the fact
remains that after seeing its work
and following an investigation OF the
whole system an American committee
Of aircraft experts and army and navy
experts declared against it
The joint advance Of England and
America In commercial air develop
ment IS being weighed here, as
doubtless u IS being watched on the
continent The mass Of expert opin-
ion on war strategy says that the
mastery OF the air VIII shortly be-
come OF greater Importance than mas
terry OF the seas. As, England and
America ara today masters OF the
seas. IN both q naval and commercial
sense, the question OF the greatest
Importance in world politics today IS
''Wiu the Anglo-Saxon race be mas
ters Of the air.
Hinges on Commerce.
Air supremacy in war viii be built
on commercial development in time
Of peacei
Il is impossible to prophecy the fu-
ture developments Of aeronautics. or
20 state how long IL VIII be before
commercial flying is established On q
large scale What may be affirmed
with some degree Of certainty Is that
the small aeroplanes are At least as
necessary to q community as large
aircraft The probability Is that the
work OF the former VIII be more man
fold and more widely extended than
that Of the latter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Premier Ii Fighting Mood
Lloyd George Defes Press
And Critics IL Parliament

told them and you VIII yell about
unemployment as loudly as you now
shout about eItravagaace- Soldiers
are unemployed. he said. but ycEr
labor unions refusal % relax their
membership rules are keeping these
men from Jobs that are crying =ou-
for men,"
a Russian venture Is absurd. he
told Churchiu and N0rtncliffa. You
could AZ the most only rims Russia
with 1ire and scorch and SINCE the
hoisheviks. You cannot negotiale
with a government which does not
represent its people, he told the 3D.
vocarss OF peace with Russia
The next budget viii more than
balance. was the assertion with which
he dismissed the alarmists' attacks
against the coalition for alleged
bankruptcy
Wen welcome the fight. even TO
new general election. he told AZ and
sundry who had been jockeylnE Ter
the formation Of q new party. declar-
ing that the coalition was tortarine
and advising the premier % take a
six months trip around the worif
These subjects. he said 70 the crlt-
les OF the kings speech. which IS
tContinued On Page - Column -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Declares He Felt No Sen
timental Emotions
During Strife.

7 ONDON. Eng, March 15--Under the
l. caption. How Battle Is Won"
the current issues Of the Strand
Magazine contains an article By mar
shal Foch IN which the leader Of the
allied armies puts worth the theory
tfsat victory is the art Of using up
the scraps
Marshal Foch. the Strand points
out En- a PREDATORY note. was asked.
what was your keenest emotion
during the war;" His Characteristic
ally abrupt answer was 7 felt none
whatever.
The article which follows is mar
Ehal Foch's explanatory statement
Has No Emotions
Emotions are no business OF mine
none whatever In var emotions
are out Of place. War is q series Of
situations. o. problems, more or less
delicate. more or less involved. which
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Nesg French Premier Eats
Ham And Eggs, Chel0s Gum
And Works Lengthy Hours

Until he became the head OF the
new ministry premier Aillerand al
ways prepared his public speeches
and frequently consulted his notes
while talking. But one Of hif friends,
who accompanied him on his recent
election tour. heard ~ Aillerand de-
liver several hastily improvised
speeches IN answer TO opponents and
be advised him that he appeared TO
much better advantage when speaking
without notes.
Accepts Advice.
He accepted this advice and spoke
extemp0raneously in the chamber
when he faced his first battle on the
question raised by Il. Daubet Of the
new ministry. The result was so
successful that heuceforth ne IN
doubtedly viii dispense with his notes
and prepare no speeches except formal
declarations e the government s
policy.
But the most startling discovery
members Of the chamber made on the
day the new premier made his decla-
ratiOn Of policy was the fact that ne
uses chewing guml Throughout his
entire discourse II was noticed that
his Jaws made contortions not at all
in Keeping with the words he was
utterinE. u was not until the next
day that the secret got out.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
F0CH SAYS SAVING REMNANTS
AND SCRAPS HELPED WIN WAR

are set before US and which We have
erie first thing to do Is to
face the problem. TO fix IL kecnly.
and to ask what Is the heart
Of the matterf What IL the
thing 10 be doueF
"Of course. no idea OF retreat or
OF bending the line 50 far as to ac-
knowledge defeat MIST be admitted
for an instant Anything rather than
that. The ground must be held with
whatever means are at hand
Must Use Intelligence
But here comes the important
point-such means must be used 20
the best advantage II is here that
intelligence. mental effort, profes-
sional skin come into play The grey
matter OF the brains must do its
part. The whole mind must glow
aconsideSr the batts Of the Msrns.
On the third day. Certainly our pros
poets were not shining. IN order 70
stop the gaps which the Boches made
troops but those who had been under
FIRE and who were utterly exhausted
But what I had clear IN mind was
this-if the battle had to rage for
two, for three days longer. rage II
must. for / should never yield.
The same thing happened at the
battle OF the User. There, also, we
had no easy time. There, also, our
conditions was NL no means lE0lAA1-
ing. One had 70 take, by hook or
crook. whatever means were to be
found at hand
Battle Won With Remnants.
a battle IN short, is always won
with remnants. When night falls.
everybody is worn out The means
At your disposal. which seem 10 you
SO trivial, so precarious, turn out.
after all 70 be superior to the
enemy's, if only you employ these
means with skill and energy
1T may be said. in short. that vic
tory is the art Of using Up the scraps.
~On the 9Th Of April, 1918, scarcely
a week before I took over the su-
Dreme command OF the armies OF the
allies. I received a visit, at beauvais.
I Just to him 70 state. did more than
any other man, from the beginning
TO bring about this unity of com
mand- The British prime minister
/ asked ne point blank. Shall I back
I Ludendorff or your
Prime Minister Surprised
Il replied without hesitation. You
may back me safely You viii be
sure 10 win your bet
i saw that Lloyd George was
rather surprised at the confidence
/ explain my reasons LudendOrit,
/ said. is forced 70 keep attacking
, while for the time being I have sim
ply 10 defend For TIE moment I an
s-r font 10 keep him off-but my tasA
I is the easier. my chances better. anc
/ ..-ter on the scene viii change. Iha'
is why ] advise you to bet on me-
! Lloyd George took my counsel. II,
backed me and Won"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13

I CNDON. Eng. March 13--One o. the
poorest speeches from the point
Of view Of international signifi-
canoe and studied and sustained elo-
queuce which Lloyd George, the
British prime minister has delivered
was his address opening the present
parliament
But as a bit OF cool courage. It
ranks high among the histrionic
achievements Of Downing street
Having been attacked right and left
by labor tripped up repeatedly BY
Winston Churchill, his secretary for
war. Numerically lambasted on all
issues BY the Northcllffe press, coolly
dissected by lord Robert Cecil. Brit
aims exponent OF pure reason facing
a possible discard by his own liberal
party. the return Of the arch-strate-
Eist Asquith to the opposition
benches 10 parliament, a financial
crisis that had shaken the nation for
days; attacked from all quarters and
facing multltudinous perils. the little
Welshman smilingly took his place n
the house and literally snapped his
fingers at the world
Labor, growing power In England.
as elsewhere, received its little oou-
I'VE win rstreneh." the premier
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
aTssloss EaguB Ei5s s IorTs
Of Caisty IL FoEget Horrors Of Var
Loag Strife Leaves WaDs Of Rssrsf

ebsy. 4 u true. but 80 does not e.
psct 70 b crdsrsd
SPECIFICALLY Cay.
Teu win ten ne ttat the lfe Or
Pa-is has never bean 90 gay a1 = =
Al resent u "a 2 superficial EAyets-
Dancing "a not alway1 an eEprez1lon
OF 10y But dancing e practically tne
only amusement TIA French girls are
caDahls Of today. There has never
before bsan such s riot Of oanclrs-
Under cclorsd iiEht1 amid the volcp-
tucus or IuEutiou1 Iurrcunc--Ea o.
The dance halls. hundreds Of women,
always tbs sane tango and fox trot
in Paris. lust a. they are doing In
they are dancing IN the resta-1-ari-s
Of the boulerard1 ard the cafes OF
the outskirts Of Paris. They are
rauEoing q tbs Wlneshop1 where be-
OF the terpIschorean art beyond the
Eyratio11 q q dozen 1uE1fzrla-s.
1irousttinr IN the mazes OF one 81
their provincial dances
LavtEh IN Jewell
Nessr has ths E'renchwonl7.n worn
20 much iswelry. % many furs. Do
not believe that thl1 refers only %
tha women q society and the women
a the dernl-mcnda. the idlei the r-cn-
those VIE IL All tme1 have led the
Of the people are being engulfed By
the torrent Never have We seen 20
many Tzyiy bedscksd cooks. 90 many
7owdsfsd and painted midine-le1. 60
many little working girls d9snin
from The factory % the hairoresser OF
TIE pastry cook
Henri 81 Frnnes SIN Tern
Our parents have often told us noT
quickly France recovered aftar ne
disaster OF l1Io-lL Hnat We we're
sole TO accomplish "a the dark days
o. defeat seems Impossible OF achieEe-
ment on the morrow OF victory ne
heart OF France r. Etll torn 6cr
soul, after the sublime effort Of -he
var, has not yet resigned is1ell 20
the less sublime but none the less
necessity work Of peace
STOP any o. those little dancers In
her gilt slippera and cllnging gown.
stop her IN the midst o. the gay whlri
in which she seems 20 be trying 70
~ from herself Look IN her eyes.
listen 20 her laugh EoE VII dis
cover IN her soul with all is rai1.
petty thoughts, q feeling Of unsa1l-
ness and Melancholy, the desire which
is almost a desire 20 forget yester-
+ day and tomorrow, 70 forEat even
that she is alive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Adcertwers Go after
Man-Eatine Animals

Euling. China. March BE SsLit-
tie, noted scholar and traveller, VIII
head a party Of sportsmen early IN
the spring in an expedition into the
district to the southwest where an
effort S. TO be made 10 rid the coun-
try OF a number OF rnzn-eati1g ami
mails. said BY the natives 70 be tigers.
Reports are that 20 Chinese. be-
sides a large number OF cattle sheep
and other animals. have been killed
and devoured in the district that the
hunters viii visit. The country,
plains along the upper foothills has
been in a state OF terror since last
summer. Inhabitants have abandoned
their homes and farmers their fields
and Chinese report that at lest i've
different tigers have been seen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
What VIII Happen if Davis
Encounters DR.. Sthamer
of Germany?

7 ONION, Eng Szrch 1S--Ihs
United States still bains a. WeF
technically with Germany dlpio-
matte circles are somewhat con
csrred lest by some slip-up John W
Davis, American Ambassador and d
MAYER Sthamer, German charge g A.
fsires. should be forced TO resume
.ssIations'' at some social function
beSors that course ls properly In
order.
Asked how he viewed his position.
ambassador Davis said:
We'll. I scarcely know what NJ
countrvmeu want ne 70 do Eer-
haps some expect ne 70 huri . dor
nick some dark night through D.
STEAMERS window. Or ipernap.s ne
arnistice rules cut violence
what viii yos Do ths auhssa1-
dor was asked. ~ yen shculd meet
D.. Stharaer BY accident A. some 50
clai functionr
. Hypothetical is1lia.t Dayis repllea-
u hardly think ne 4erusn repre-
sentative viii b 20 popular ~ zirrt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13

nARIs. France. March 13.-Frauce's
new prime minister breaks no
records for early rising-as did
Clemenceau. who rose at q m--plt
no one can complain that he WORKS
an eight nour day
Mr.. Milieranu rises AZ O'Clock
every morning AT $50 he has break
fast. and % is not a French break
fast % rolls and coffee. but regular
American breakfast with eggs and an
the trimmings. with the exception
that ne never eats fruit Immediately
after breakfast he motors to his or
flee IN the Qual DOrsay, where ne
works until 1880. Then he upsels
another good old French tradition by
making lunch OF only a cup Of tea
and a sandwich In fact, his whole
eating program is exactly that OF the
sverags American business man IN
stead az the ieisureiy performance OF
the Trenchmal OF affairs.
E=E Strenuous Day
All afternoon 81 Millerauu contin-
ues at KS work. moving sometimes
from the prime minister's oltice 70
the office Of the minister Of foreign
affairs. which portfolio he also holds.
he dimes az O'Clock and before IS
back az work. some nights he WORKS
until after midnight but ordinarily
he has completed his day ~ Al O'clock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
CHINA LAUDS
i. 8. CONGRESS

Pa<iuE. China March 1a--Gr11t-
tuds to America for the attitude OF
the unitsd States congress- On the
shanrung question was expressed b
Chinese statesmen IN addresses well
coming admiral Albert Glsaves. com
mander Of the United States Asiatie
fleet here
Premier Chin Tun-feng who gave
a dinner IN honor OF admiral Gleaves
said.
Commands Gratitude.
The friendly relations which have
always existed between America and
Chins. and especially the recent at
titude OF your nation toward rhs
peace settlement in Europe cannot
bat command the gratitude and ad-
mlration o. our people
ave believe that our country has
in late years made some progress -
q republic, but we realize that from
you. 8 republic OF ripper experience,
we may learn many 1rofitaDle les
sons We hope 20 secure from you
constant advice and counsel so that
peace Of the Pacific
This IS the sincere wish OF the
Chinese people
ideals, Not Iaterests-7
Marshal Tuan Chi-jui former
premier OF the Chinese cabinet and
present head Of the National Defence
board. said:
4 cannot refrain from mention
ing the admirable attitude OF ths
American congress toward thu far
eastern question in tbs matter OF
the peace treaty II seems that pub
lie opinion IN America Is being
guided much more By ideals than By
interests Your diplomacy Is en-
deavoring not merely 10 prevent war
today, but to maintain peace for
ever. You set a fine example for the
people OF your sister republic who
viii look to you for cooperation
and counsel when the Pacific ques-
ton comes to be settled"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Americans Execute
Dragon Rum n China

Pekin. china March -. - ''rhs
pragon Run vas officially eEeeutad
here after q ceremony org1nized -
Y7,ftsd stataa marines q the Amerl-
- lection guard As there vas no
safeno1 run available. the Marines
borrowed one Of the 4rlgon1 rS9a ~
ths Chinese in their paradea-
Tffh the 5and playing tllel4-
dire IA, drEron was r1arc1er three
fir-s1 nrcund he u1rzdo ground 10
rarInss providing The motive pe-sr
from Insida the beast Lne dElEo1
- fEra fecapitatsd IN Chinese
fr1hicu-
Al Ausrlcsn rc1srT4tlo11 81 C1lrl.
~. offfcI1flY dry" ne rest q ne
country 81 rot, bat the marines helo
~ ceiabration % marx the passing
~ thS run dsucz7 IN their hone
Land
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13

nARIS Francs. K.roa 1a.-Ths only
happy women n France today
are those who Wsrs mere girls IN
1914 The var has left an lndeiisle
imprint on the Minds Of AL the others-
In whatever fashion they nay try -
wipe II cut. one fact 10 osrtain-it
win not lad % hap1ineIs-
ne women o. France are IN pro
cess Of adjustment % q new kind Of
life. one which thoy never expected
They are forced 20 accomplish In q
few months q development for which
years are necessary LounE women
81 The middle class who were In their
teens when the war began n1d been
brought up with the idea OF mar
riags- They dreamed q nornins out
the happiness or home
Lost Flower % Manhood
France lost 3 million and half o.
the flower OF her manhood In The I've
years OF conflict. Owing % the euor-
nous disproporticn between the mum
Der OF men and women today our
whole social life ia changing women
have had 70 take the places OF their
brothers IN all branches OF Industry
Hundreds Of Thousands OF young
women are doomed 70 celicacy.
A for those Uho were married
at the beginning o. the war halt
OF them are now aEThite Widowa.'
enfoytnE q kind Of freedom Which
they hnve never asked for and
which they are even now ~
rnrdluE ~ = species q nl1rcrT.
And those whose husbands sur
vfved the slaughter are face 70 f4ce
with E new problem During the
long separations both husband and
wife we're subjected 20 q process Of
evolution The husband SECURED
habits OF command, TIE vie those OF
Independence. The ErenchW oman
does not like that she likes 70
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13

d offending always the prestige OF the
monarchy. his country and the army
Between the morning AZ the war
office and the afternoon In the sem
ate, the general finds time Tor ride
through the park OF Madrid, or when
the senate Is not in session. for
longer trot over the Casa de Campo
near the city. Mounted on a huge
appears timer than ever, still IN his
worn Uniform, the general goes forth
unattended but sitting ma1estlcaily,
with his arm thrown back as though
holding a field marshalz baton. or
sitting 70 sey lptor-
This little man, whom All sHaln
respects. saved good deal OF money
while doing duty IN Cuba and the
Philippines. which he invested in
his well rented residences and apart
ment houses, the general Is now
wealthy man. He Lies in one OF his
own houses with several OF his sons
Che is separated from his wifel, and
within these four walls he Is a gentle
and kindly old man, dropping alto
gether the roll OF the strict disciple
marian. which he is when on official
duty. and dispensing charity with a
liberal hand He brushes aside critl-
cism and even ridicule-
The newspapers sometimes Garcia
turo him IN costumes OF 40 or more
years ago, which he sometimes wears
his sons resent this and have often
threatened 10 "caI out tire authors.
but the general who is credited with
having fought many duels In his
youth. has always replied. leave
them alones public men must expect
these things
Gen Weyler has a number Of sons.
One is a senator, another deputy
and a third recently Joined the Jesuits.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
vienna SMOKES
POOR TOBACCO

Vienna Austria March ITO
hacoo smokers OF this city iocularly
declare that the great Vienna forest
10 being gradually smoked up IN
cigarets. This IS intended a. a satire
on the quality OF material used in the
manufacture OF Austrian cigarets.
Tobacco products are a government
monopoly and regulated IN quantity
OF issue. The allowance 70 each In
dividual Is very small equal possibly
70 six ciga7ets a day. Smuggling Is
50 much practiced. however, that i Is
only Necessary 10 pass the word IN
the right quarter TO obtain ciEarets
IN uuantity. One thousand recently
purchased By the Associated Press
correspondent were OF fair quallty e
tobacco E0es n Austria and probably
consisted Of not more than two-thirda
leaves and grasses. But the price was
equal TO firstclass American cigarets-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
Poles Expect I1Uasion This Spring
General Says Lenine Too Crafty For
Entente. Which TViILGet WorsfOfDeaL

FTEARsAW. Poland. March 1s.-Gen.
w Szeptysl-l. commander IN chief OF
the Polish armies on the Lithuan-
fan front tells me that the Bolshe-
Wiki opposite him are preparing for
q great drive IN the spring
The B0lshevild VIII surely make
an offensive against Poland as soon
as the ground hardens il they 90 not
get peace." said Cen Szeptyck1-
Try To Force Peace.
'frhcT intend 20 try to force .
peace On their own terms by arms.
and so are concentrating on the
Polish front ali their best troops
--hfch were released BY the defeat
u Eolchak, Tudenitca and Denikine-
Cen Szentycki g a brother OF che
famous Andrezs SzeptFcHi arch
bishop OF Galicia. and is a member OF
3 family which has always played q
great role En- Poland i showed TO
Fim the exclusive Interview with
Ise1iue which Lincoln Eyre secured