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The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
Only Four Out Of $50 Huns.
Put on Trial for War Crimes
Second Lieutenant, Captain, Major and Private
May Pay Penalty for Acts of
Princes and Generals.

Kaiser to trial with hanging prob
able, and was promising publish
ment for submarine war captains
and all German leaders from the
Crown Prince to Ludendorff. and
for everyone connected with the
murders of Edith Cavell and Capt.
Fryatt. There were $50. some fa-
nous and some notorious, Germans
on the allies list.
Now a second lieutenant, a cap
tain. a major. and a private are go-
ing to pay the penalty for all Ger
many's war crimes. In the word of
the German minister of justice
himself the list has dwindled from
945." of which eight cases have
been prepared, but only four can be
tried owing to the deaths and run
aways. Years have gone by. bring
ing difficulties in getting evidence
and the excitement of both parties
has cooled.
big Criminals Escape.
The United States. Italy and Ser
bia have either refused or failed
to bring evidence against anyone
according to the minister of justice
and therefore only French and Bel
Kldn cases VIII DC ne
men to be tried are accused of mis-
handling prisoners in internment
camps. The great accusations which
stirred the hearts of the world and
inspired the American doughboys,
such as the charges brought against
the captain of the submarine sink
ing the Lusitania and the COM
manders responsible for the out
IL -
outside legal jurisdiction.
Calls Trials n Farce.
The oScialist press is calling the
Leipzig trials a farce and hypocriti-
cal and says a few poor devils prob
ably will be sentenced to life in
prison while the diplomats and gen.
erals who made the war go off scot
free. The conservative press de-
clares the fewness of the cases and
the lightness of the charges proves
to the world that the German atroci-
ties were greatly exaggerated.
Copyright, 1871
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
NEW ZEALAND BANS
u. S. TREATY RIGHTS

Having refused to ratify the yer-
sailles treaty, the United States is
not party to the treaty. and is not
entitled to BENEFITS under It.
This decree has been issued in a
ruling by the New Zealand court
of appeals, according to dispatcnes
from Wellington. N 2.
The decision was given on an ap-
plication by American citizens for
priority OF registration for safety
razor patents.
The applicants claimed the benefit
of article 30 of the peace treaty, ex-
tending the registration time for ma
tionals of the contracting parties.
The court held that the United
states was not high-contractine
party.
Secretary Hughes has opposed this
view IN his stand ON American
rights In mandate territories.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
COMMUNIST FACES TREASON S
CHARGE MADE BYV VANDERBILT
American Financier Causes Lenin to Arrest
Nuorteva for Anti Bolshevik Espionage.
rss w..hiastoa Herald .aa oAss.s. fnsus..)
By GEORGE sELpEs.


By GEORGE SELDES
BERLIN May z3Santer secretary of the soviet
mission New York. has been jailed Moscow by
M. Lenins order.
Nuortevas arrest on charge Of big
saton in Russia and Is OF particular
involves his activities throughout because his
exposure came through Americans in Moscow.
1t Is declared he probably will be executed.
Directly responsible for Nuorevas Washington VAN
derip American hnancier and
purpose OF contracting concessions in Siberia
From reliable nonRussian
Vanderlp wrote letter to Lenin complaining
Following this Nuortevas
legged espionage and treason against the
According to informed actually anti
soviet 1t is alleged that Nuorevas America
when he ordering millions of dollars locomotives
Philadelphia rails in Pittsburgh machinery
Chicago plot within the boshevst upset
Nuoeva powerful that he
section of the Russian foreign office Immediately upon
rival in Russia less than ago only
deip the of eosinga deal would
have enriched vanderlp and his
helped put Russia feet discovered Nuortevas
character.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
TROOPERS PATROL
STREETS OF ALBANY

ALBANY, May %. = Abany's
business section is practically under
martial law with state troopers pa
trolling the streets on horseback
and on motorcycles, in automobiles
and afoot, preventing crowds from
congregating in danger spots where
riots occurred last week. due to the
prolonged street car strike.
Even from the tops of ONCE
buildings the state troopers kept
watch on the situation TO detecf
rioters, who might try <yain to
drop rocks into the streets or snipe
the strikebreakers with revolvers
From time to time the strong beams
of searchlights groped across the
roofs, probing hiding places. where
on previous occasins gunmen lay
concealed.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
Especial Cable to rhs wsshinsten Herald
and Chicago Thbune)

Especial casis to Ths wsshinstss Herald
and Chiease rhbune)
By GEORGE sELDEs.
BERLIN, May 23.-Former Kaiser
Bill is getting three square meals
a day in Holland and the former
Crown Prince, although not break
ing opera singers hearts, Is still
enjoying life. Crown Prince Rup-'
precht, of Bavaria, is on a honey
moon and Admiral Won Tirpitz Is
writing articles. Field Marshal
Hindenburg has retired from his
command. Field Marshal Luden-
dorff is living quietly in Munich.
Enver Pasha is intriguing with the
Bolsheyists in Russia and a dozen
submarine comanders are using as
sumed names. And out In Leipsic
today the wheels of international
justice began grinding out the fate
of Herren Heinen, Mueller Neu-
mann and Randol.
Long List Reduced to Four.
Four is all that is left of the long
list Of Germans that were to be
tried for their war acts. But Few
months ago Prime Minister Lloyd
George was promising to bring the
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
HarDey Driving
Ford in Park
British Joke
Ambassador Entitled to
His Hobby, Declares
Huporist.

LONDON, May "a. sBeaeh
ckrnh2f.s SSe q the briGhtest Of
EngIfsh husaorssts. is having .
lot Of fun NJ the expense OF Col.
George Harvey. In the Daily Ex-
press. His latest auiy regarding
the new American Ambassador
concerns his appearance I'm Hyde
Park. Of which he says,
$50 Col. Harvey has been seen.
wearing q topper md riding In
n Ford. In Hyde Park. Well.
gather the corps dipiomatiaue
will accept the tail hat and the
goggles. They may baik mt the
Ford. slthough. way. I don't
know. surely m ambssxador In
entitled to his hobby, however
quaint.
aAnyhovv. they think nothing OF
ID In America. I am told they
simply take the Ford on the hook
In the hall ~ we take oar hats.
We are toe Ford-conseious I'm
EnglanA.
snow that Ambassador Har-
yey has driven one In Hyde
Park, there need be no more ner-
yeus dodRinE side streets ON the
part of the other Ford owpers.
.Other diplomats might follow
Harvey's example I'm the matter
Of national customs. II the Sin
mese ambassador should take
the air ON n nne white elephant
Il would brighten up Pfeeadf1ly
immensely. The Chinese smbas-
sador might use n paianquin-
and the spectacle of the entire
Japanese embassy committing
harikiri as one man would be
wasteful hut picturesque, and
would certainly awaken as much
interest ms Minister Harreys
F0rd.o
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
Finds Excuse for Cruelty
In German Army Training
Especial Cable to The Washington Herald
and United News.)

Especial Cabls to The Washington Herald
and United News.)
LEIPSIC. May 2S.-The German
army training. which taught a man
that cruelty TO subordinates was
perfectly all right. was offered by
Sergt. Heinen ,on trial here oMnday
as one of Germany's war guilty. as
an excuse for the tortures which he
IL accused of having inflicted upon
helpless British prisoners of war.
For all the abuses with which he Is
charged, the former non-commis-
stoned officer offered similar ex-
cuses.
After being at first friendly to-
ward the man, President Schmidt of
the court finally rebuked him, say
ing that such talk only hurt the de-
fense.
An English witness named Ferry,
former prisoner of war. testified as
to details of the cruelties.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
One BALLOON DOWN
NEAR STUART, VA.
Three Contestants Still in Air,
According to New
York.

DANvILLE, Va, May 23.-Re-
ports received over the Danville
and Western railway telegraph
wires this evening confirmed the
safe landing at o'clock this morn
ing of the "City of Birmingham"
one of the nine balloons which left
Birmingham Saturday in an elimi-
nation contest. The landing was
made 10 miles west of Stuart, near
Buffalo ridge.
The immense gas bag was seen
over a wide area and was to many
the first view of such aircraft
Hundreds visited the scene during
the day. Details could not be OBJ
tained as to the flight, the telegraph
wire being unavailable after $40
o'clock.
The balloons fight was approxi-
mately $500 pliles. Part of the
crew is expected here tomorrow.
NEW YORK. May 2s.-Three of the
balloons which set out from Birm-
ingham, Ala, Saturday in the ma
tional race still are in the air, ac-
cOrulnS TO reports reCeiNeu mere Dy
the Aero club of America Six have
been forced out. it was announced.
Those who reported to the club
were: Roy W. Donaldson, plotting
the "City of Birmingham" forced
down 10 miles southeast of Nash
vile, Tenn; Lieut.. Col. F. p. Lahm,
plotting army balloon No. 1, forced
down near Columbia, Tenn, and
Ralph Upson, who has the largest
mileage yet reported, and who was
forced to land this morning.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 23.-B
Won Hoffman and Hugo Mueller, on
board the "Riverview Club of St.
Louis" in the national balloon race,
reached here today after being
forced to land near Carthage, Tenn,
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
Mrs. Egieston Gray Dies.

+ WARRENTON, Va. May 23.-Mrs.
Egieston Gray died at her home
at tsCalverton this morning. The fu-
neral will be held at the home
tomorrow at noon; interment in
Warrenton cemetery. She is sur
vived by her. husband and six chill
dren: Harry r. Gray. Hartford,
Conn; Charles Gray. Caiverton;
Egleston Gray. jr.. Miss Margaret
Gray and Mrs. I. e. Bartenstein.
all Of Warrenton. and Mrs. Hard
wick. of Washington: also two sis
ters. Misses Sarah and Margaret
Bartsnstein. Of Warrenton.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
Equal I'm Palestine.
Feeling Tense on EDe
OF Election at Belfast
Especial Gable TO The wsshingtou Herald
and Chicago Trbunel

Especial Gable 10 The wsxhinetou Herald
and Chicago Tnbunel
BELFAST, May 23.-Political ex-
citement in Belfast is high on the
eve of the polling for members Of
the new parliament The nstionsi-
lists are united in their determins-
tion to make a good showing at the
polls, but to ignore the northern
parliament thereafter.
Sir James Craig issued a final sp-
peal to his followers to rally to
shatter the enemy's hopes for a re-
public. He urged the royalists ev-
erywhere to fly the Union Jack
above their homes and buildings.
toopyright. fsei.)
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
SENATE REFUSES
FUNDS FOR NAVAL
BASE AT ALAMEDA
Democrats and Western
Republicans Join to
Defeat Plan.

Plans for the establishment OF a
500 900, 900 Pacific coast naval base.
deemed vital by the navy in the
event of war with Japan, are all
up in the air again.
The senate yesterday. by vote
of 30 to 40. rejected the proposal
of the naval affairs committee to
make IN initial arpropr atom of
81, 500, 900 for the establishment Of
the base at Alamed~. in San Fran
cisco bay.
A combination of democrats and
western republicans compassed this
signal defeat of the committee
which relied for success upon ar
guments depicting the japanese
peril and the inadequacy Of existing
Pacific coast establishments to care
for the present Pacific feet In time
of peace, not to mention the e~ehtire
navy in time Of war.
Fail to Accept Alameda Plan.
The opposition was composed
partly of senators opposed to any
Increased expenditures on haval
preparedness and partly of senators
who, while committed to adequate
preparedness, were unconvinceo
that the Alameda plan represents q
wise solution Of the problem Sena-
tor Mccormick. of Illinois, con-
tended that the committee had not
justified the plan which provided for
the establishment of base at Ala
media while retaining the navy yard
at Mare island, also in San Fran
cisco bay.
The committee contended that
Mare island should be retained as
repair and docking station. Out
pronounced 1t unsuitable as an op-
Grating and supply base of the size
that could be established at Ala.
media.
Senator Lodge, the republican
leader, strove in vain to put
through the Alameda plan, although
he did not resort this time to ths
expedient of a secret session to dis
cuss the japanese menace, az In the
last congress, when the Pacific coast
project was under FIRE the first
time.
Called "ResI Estate DEAL
Senator's Borah and La Toilette,
republicans. and King. democrat
led the fight on the Alameda plan,
characterizing IL as a real estate
deal" and contending that the bug
aboo of the yellow peril" was being
invoked TO. ''rescue a huge pork
barrel project"
Naval officials are unanimous In
pronouncing 1t imperative to estab-
lish a great naval base at some
point in San Francisco bay as soon
as possible. A report bp Capt. d
w. Knox aud e. l. Beach urged the
necessity of a great base in San
Francisco bay in the event of wal
in the Pacific.
The report states that San Fran.
cisco bay would necessarily become
the main assembly and mobilization
point. owing togits location. railroad
connections, and the size of pro.
tected ancherages afforded. Durins
the progress OF an offensive cam.
paign carried into mid Pacific OF
beyond. San Francisco bay would
continue to be primary suppl,
terminal. at which great number.
Of supply ships would cali con.
stantly for cargoes.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
Ssp.au c.sl. 70 w..hisetss Hsr.ix.)

tspedl Cable 70 Washtngton herhid-)
oPPELN. Upper silesis. May "a
Encouraged by news that four bat
talions OF British regulars were on
the way to support them. German
volunteers in upper Silesia assumed
the offensive all along the line last
night and today.
Raids. night attacks and contin-
uous sniping were under way. Small
allied detachments-made no effort
TO interfere during the night
Battle In Forest.
Armed with revolvers. two COLI
umns of German volunteers attack
ed the Polish positions in the great
Grosidnier national forest near
Kreuseberg today. The fighting was
of picturesque character. Fight
ing their way through the thick
underbrush and over rocky hills,
the German veterans advanced un-
der the fire of enemy machine guns.
The Polish irregulars had taken up
well-entrenched positions.
The battle continued over three
hours. AT the end the Germans
were in possession of the forest.
with the Poles in disoganized re-
treat
One of the sharpest conflicts in
the entire war. to date. was fought
at Lovietzco. The Poles were over
whelmed by the Germans, who at
tackled in great numbers. Before
Withdrawing from the city the Poles
set IRE to many houses. especially
those of the German inhibitsuts.
The most extensive damage result
ed from the burning of Grossteiner
castle. a notable landmark.
Germans Rout Poles
German volunteers routed the
Poles at Albrechtdorff and Lowo-
schau. At GoEolin. which the Ger
mans took last week after a sharp
night. a new Polish attack was re-
pulsed
Heavy fighting was reported
around Kattowitz, where 1000 GER
man volunteers attacked Polish i'm
surgents. The Poles had set up
their headquarters in KattowItz ana
had encircled the city with troop.
New CIash Reported.
baNatian volunteers en- route 20
upper Silesia clashed with authori-
ties while passing throlgh lower
Silesia. II was reported from Bres-
lau today. II was sad that the
Bavarians had seized large
amount of arms and ammunition
from the local town governments
italian soldiers and German no.
lice have succeeded in clearing in
surgents from Kamin, Adrau ana
Alsau. reports state.
In spite Of the French protests
German volunteers by thousan nds
are pouring into Upper Silesia, il is
claimed.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
British Troops in Silesia
May Run Into Real Wa
Especial Gable to The Washington Herald
and United Nevs.)

especial Gable to The wGshington Herald
and united Nevs.)
LONDON. May 23.-Proteststion
by high officials that the four hat
tsl:ons OF British troops ordered 20
Upper Silesia by the ritiBsh govern
ment are merely replacements can
not cloak the seriousness Of the si'-
uation and the real Significance Of
this movement
An attack by the Poles may bring
about something approaching real
warfare
Reports from Kattowitz that the
French troops are making obso-
lutely no effort to build up a de-
fense in the town against the i'm
I.endInG attack by Korfanty's In
surgeLts. and that incessant nght-
ing H. taking place near Rosenberg.
kappGtz and Kreuseberg. where
German free companies" armed
largely with revolvers. have sue
ceeded in forcing their opponents 20
retreat. emphasize the Importance
OF sending n, a serong neutralis ding
force II order is to be restored.
Poles Loot Town.
Conditions in Silesia are rapidly
becoming worse. LootinG and ter
rorization are general in the VIII
lages and oKrfanty's rebels have IN
many places broken loose from all
restraint.
The British forces to be moved
into Upper Siiesia will be drawn
from contingents now on the Rhine
and probably will be chosen from
those units which have already seen
service with the allied forces In the
disputed territory
II is reported. too. that France IL
proceeding with her threat 20 take
drestiS action IL the Germans at
tempt TO defend their positions In
SiIvsis by force of arms. whether
the troops entering the district
have>-the sanction OF the govern
ment or are merely volunteer ir-
regSlars-
Feeiinr Runs HiEh.
Feeling between the allied forces
now in Silesss Is said TO be running
high, an darmed clashes may be ex-
pectec unless the oficers use the
utmost restraint in dealing with the
men.
The situation has become worss
since the shortage Of food. Supplies
are running short because Of the
German freight embargo. and sl-
though the rebels have succeeded In
recognising industry 90 some ex-
tent in territory now controlled by
them. grave conditions are reported
from the smaller cities cpd towaa
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
BRITISH TO UPHOLD
RIGHT OF MOSLEMS
In TURKISH TREATY
Pledges Indians Faith of
Mohamed Must Have
Safeguards.
Especial c.bi. to w..Ainetsu He-ld.D

(specthl Cable % Waxhngtou HerAld-D
LONDON, May 24.-The Right Hon.
E. S. Montsgu. secretary Of state
for India, has notified the Indian
MosIem delegation, which came TO
England regarding the treaty of
peace with Turkey, that the rights
OF the Mohammeaans are safe"
Mr.. Montagu's letter reads:
The Observation-Disclosures of the
Straits can in no way menace the
security of Constantinople. nor can
i find anything which shuts the
door to some safeguard for Con-
stantinople from any attack via
Thrace
"As regards the treaty itself. /
may sum up the position as follows:
Sees Free Turkey.
4 Il recognize that at the moment
the demands that you have put for
ward. and which have put forward
on your behalf. may not be fulfilled
reason to hope
Il. That Turkey will be as free
and independent as before the war,
save Aci NhC AAhllNoAAoh VI
ments and the internationslizatio
of the Straits.
y. That Adrianople will have a
special autonomous Organization to
be determined by the council of the
league of nations;
''3. That the rights of the Mos
lens throughout Thrace- will be
recognized and respected by the
provisions of the treaty;
q. That steps will be taken to
secure the semilitarization of that
part of Thrsce which Nould threat
en- the new Turkish frontier.
EQUAL I'm Palestine.
AS regards Palestine, you have
no reason to fear that asy disabil-
titles or inequalities in the treat
ment Of the Mslems will be imposed; /;
as regards the Hedrez. you have nc
reason to fear any foreign control
or authority; and as regards Meso-
potamia, / hope a very short time
will see a vigorous and new Arab
state.
Finally, as regards the Khali-
fate, the treaty will safeguard the
control of the Moslem holy places" ("
The Washington herald., 1921-05-24
Fiercest Battles of War
Reported from Front
In Upper Silesia.
SKIRMISH IN FOREST
WON BY REvOLvERS
Teutons Happy at Pros
pect of British Troops
Now En- Route.

PARIS. May z3.-Franoe has
sent Germany demand that
she reply within twenty-fesr
hours 20 the nss. dispatehed to-
day regarding the sending Of
German trosps and military sup
plies into Upper Sfiesia-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
SCHOOL GIRLS IN
 NEW YORK TRAIN
 ALIEN STRANGERS
And a Child Shall Lead Them" Is Literally Applied By Im- migration Officials.
 New Plan Works
By Associated Press

New York, February 26.-The scriptural dlictum that "a little child shall lead them" is being applied ten thousand fold in Americanization of New York's East Side immigrants.
 Its practical demonstration was de- scribed today by Harry H. Schlact, head of the commission on immigrant aid at Ellis Island, who has conceived unique Iian to protect newcomers from exploita- tion by their interruptions predecessors and radicals
 Through the downtown chamber of commerce, membership of which is linn tied to foreign-born merchants bankers and other business men who have gained. wealth in this country, Mr. Schlact has developed the idea of placing each immi- grant family, fresh from the bewilder- ment of official red tape and the fantas- tic New York skyline, in the custody of an American or Americanized schoolgirl Ten thousand such girls are spending their evenings and spare hours infusing their charges with American ideas and the rudiments of the English language.
 TEACH OLD FOLKS
 Stimulated not only by innate interest in the quaint, dejected and often victim ized and disillusioned seekers for new homes, but also by rewards from the chamber of commerce for meritorious re- suits, these girls can be sen every even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

was sucked into the cavern by the strong current and so they were wed in death" A certain arrangement of the rock and shadows at certain hours makes the image of a girls face in the bottom of the pool. and that has given rise to the legend, of course.
 From Ocala we came to this place through Plant City, Lakeland and other good twins. Plant City is the greatest strawberry section in the state. Many carloads are shipped out and they have gotten this season, for the first picking before Christmas, as much as SIPS per box for their berries.
 We arrived here Friday night, rather Saturday morning, for the train was late, and we did not get here till 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

and a half feet long and 12 or IA inches wide. Weight? Man. I don't know. I never saw any that big be- fore.
 In one of these gorges is the remains of prehistoric animal. The back bone of the animal is broken in two. It looks to be so or 70 feet in length and is petrified, of course. A like relic was removed, the boatman told us, many years ago and taken to the Smithsonian institute at Washington One of the pools Is called the bridal pool. There is the story of the heart broken maiden who had her old col ored nurse throw her body into the pool and the repentant lover who came and seeing her down there leaped in. Of course, he could not return and