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THE MORNING OREGONTAN, MONDAY. . DECEMBER 9, 1918. PRESIDENT WILSON'S "SEA WHITE HOUSE" WHERE EXECUTIVE CARRIES ON HIS WORK EN ROUTE TO EUROPE. SENATE MAY DEFEAT IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LEAGUE OF IUH0MS 4 .s I- V 'Populace Shocked at Rules of Move Looms to Segregate 1 v"f , 3 4'f . , Allied Military. Plan From Peace Treaty. URGE UNIVERSAL TRAINING FOOD IS REPORTED SCARCE i Senators Declare Surest Guarantee Belgians in Alz L Cliapelle Now of Peace Lies in Strong Military Policy. .Making Way for French to 1 ? Take Over City. GERMANS FRET UNDER DRASTOEGULATfONS 0 1 1 f $ . -- 4 x . I ' ' I ' I fc. Ill APC-LA-CHAPELLE. Rheinlsh Prus sia. Friday. Dec. C. ( By the Associated Iresa) This large German city Is not enthusiastic dver the proposition of I occupation by the allies. The yoke of I martial law seemingly has galled the people and there have been many signs of fretfulness. The populace was shocked when the Belciaas firwt entered the city and pro- mulicated Ironclad rules that civilians should Ifave sidewalks and uncover when Bcicuui officers approached and that hostages should be given up. Their dignity was so hurt that they protested to the international armistice commis sion, but learned that the rules were the same as those of the Oermans at the time of the orcpatfon of Brussels. The Belgians never Intended to main tain these rules, and today another set. greatly modified, was issued. They are still stringent, but they eliminate the clauses compelling the inhabitants to quit the sidewalks. Kreaesj Reglaae Awaited. Tonight the Belgians are makink way for the French troops to take over the city and the populace is anxiously wait ing to see if It fares any better under the new regime. The new rules provide that nobody may enter or leave the town without passports. They prohibit all meetings or assemblies and close all theaters and moving picture sho Cafes and restaurants are permitted remain open between the hours of 11 A. M. and S P. M. and between 5 P. M. and S I. M.. Belgian time. They re quire also that all arms and military material must be surrendered. No Ger man soldier is permitted to appear in uniform without permission of the armistice commission. The men gen rally are polite to the Invaders but it ' remains to the women to send bitter glances of hatred in the direction of the troops of occupation. The hotels of Aix-La-Chapelle are serving excellent meals, though there 14 a shortage in many of the edibles. The bread In almost black and is ex tremely unpalatable. The big hotels. however, are hardly a rriterlon in this ma farming section of the country. r'o4 la Reported Scarce. There have been many reports that food was extremely scarce in Germany, and it woulj require careful Investiga tion to disprove them. A farmer near Jiillch told the correspondent today that the people along the border had sufficient food of all sorts to keep them alive, but that It was insufficient to maintain men at hard work. There is considerable cattle in the district, but meat Is rarely to be seen on the tables of th? poor. Loaf suicar appeared In the Alx Hotel today for the first time in many m nth.. The great hotel in which the corres pondent is stopping, is steam-heated Cj.y and night- There also is hot water to be had at all hours l.luminatkon. In contrast to onu is permitted to use hot water only on Friday. Saturday and Sunday, and where lights are carefully husbanded ir ordor to 'v fuel Kignting in Cologne between Repub lican revolutionists and Imperialist ad burents has led to the speedy dispatch of Brit If hMroops there to maintain or der, on the appeal of the burgomaster. - ,. " ' ' J". ' fJ&!'- -L. -c4 .f K- r A) t-fta . ..: V I2S TUB PRESIDENT'S WORK DESK OJT THE GEORGE WASHIXGTOJT. n WILSON T SH SERVICE LKAGCE OF NATIONS DISCtTSSED AT CONFERENCE. Steamship Is Running Through Smoother Seas and Encounter tag "Warmer Weather. OX BOARD U. S. S. GEORGE WASH INGTON. Dec. 8. (By wireless to the Associated Press.) President "Wilson attended religious services this morn ing with the enlisted men of the Amer ican forces on board the George Wash ington. The services were held in the quarters of the men some distance be low decks. The President Joined in the singing and the prayers and in the re cital of the services. The President had a conference today with Secretary of State Lansing and Henry White, the first conference that has been held during the trip. It is understood they discussed the pro cedure regarding the formation of a eague of nations. The platform of the British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, was also considered. The President today ent a wireless message of greeting to Norwegian edi tors visiting the United States and also to the soldiers. To the latter, he said: and Plenty M cord;al greetings to the boys who have' o I arls. where I conie ba-k and who naTe borne the sac rifices so nobly." The George Washington is running through smoother seas and encounter Ing warmer weather. VAIL FOR CONSOLIDATION (Continued From First Ps.) NEW STAR SHELL WONDER Enemy Is Illuminated; Still in Dark. Assailant with the world or be properly consid ered by the countries we wish to reach. "The immediate and pressing neces sltr Is for the East Coast-South Ameri can cable to give this country and the River Plate countries direct cable com munfeation. "Of what use In commerce will be our investment of billions in ships to carry commerce If we do not give them and the business agents of all com merce direct communication with their home ports and home business houses? Comblaatloas Are Authorised. ""Congress has authorised com bin tlon in foreign commercial enterprises. If the advantages and necessities were properly presented It should be possl ble to obtain promptly such auehorisa tion or legislation as would give, under the agencies of the Government, au thority for combination and operation of ail electric inter-communicating sys tems, in direct connection and co-ordi nation with the National wire system between this country and all foreign countries. "A broader, cheaper and ;.iore abun dant service will be a most effectual adjunct to our own commercial agents in securing business for the United States industries. There is already an active movement being inaugurated, David Da vies Gives $9720 for Study particularly in South America, by Ger- , . , I man commercial agents to recover their oi m cmt ruunuis. pre-war conditions, and which must LONDON. Dec. t. (By wireless.) be promptly met II tne united states is David Davles. member of Parliament to Kt. any advantage irom tne present for Montsomervshlre. and his sister situation. have made a gift of J9TI0 to the Uni- For the unification of the land wires versity of Wales for the foundation of I Mr. Vail suggested creation of three professorship of international poll- operating divisions, eacn emoracing tics at the college at Aberystwyth, for the distinctive operation or "telephone WASHINGTON. Dec. . The fight ing efficiency of the American Navy at night will be increased about -5 per cent by the perfection of star shell operating at long range under all conditions at sea. The new shell, which is said to excel any produced by other nations, with the history of its devel opment, is described tn a statement by the Navy Department. The shell Is sail to be suitable for firing from guns of from three to five inch caliber and Is fitted with a para chute attachment. The shell is filled with illuminating material guaranteed to burn In spite of the terrific rush of air It meets when freed. The value ot the shell lies, said the Navy Depart ment's statement, in illuminating the raval units of the enemy without dis closing the position of the craft using the shell. UNIVERSITY GIFT IS HUGE the study of problems In connection with the "project of a league of nations and for the encouragement of a truer understanding of civilisation. Mr. Davies suggests that the pro fessorship should be associated with "the illustrious name of President Wil son." .1 1 SAN FRANCISCO is planning; the greatest New Year's Eve Celebra tion in its history. Visitors are urged to make early reservations for room accommodations and tables at the Bellevue. HOTEL BELLEVUE Lundborg and Drury service" and "telegraph service." and be "maintenance and manipulation of wires or systems as distinct, from traffic operations. Below those dlvl slons the organization could be ampli fied and arranged to meet the necessi ties, he said, and the whole should operate under one executive head. POSTAIj head is opposed Clarence H. Mackay Says Proposed Pool Is "Menace." NEW YORK. Dec. 8. The proposal of Theodore N. Vail, president of the American. Telephone & Telegraph Com pany, for pooling of the telephone and telegraph facilities and the marine ca ble lines of the country, is a "genuine menace" which "even the German oil garchy would have hesitated to pro pose." Clarence H. Mackay. president of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Com pany, said in a statement here tonight. "Wc are opposed to this radically, fundamentally opposed to it," Mr. Mackay said. "While undoubtedly more money could be made by entering into such a combination, we do not believe in it. We don't- believe the American people want It. We believe In competition competition in good service to the pub lic "It all depends on what the American people want. . If they want a monop oly, then this proposition is all right. If they want competition, then this proposition is all wrong. We believe they want competition. "It is nothing but an effort to escape from an impossible situation of having selzod the cables without law or busi ness justification. We do not believe it will appeal to the American people. Such a plan as Mr. Vail proposes means world-encircling wire monopoly, and is a genuine menace. Even the German oligarchy in the heyday of its career would have hesitated to propose such a plan as this, which would give such power to one set of men. It means that In securing liberty for the world, we may lose it for ourselves." CANADA IAY BLOCK SEIZURE Officials Hesitate to Accept Move as War Measure. OTTAWA, Dec . The seizure of the Western Union and Commercial cables by Postmaster-General Burleson of the United States, is being considered by the Canadian government because the lines passing between Canada and Ire land are considered part of the Brit ish system and authority to operate them was obtained from their Canadian and Newfoundland government, it was announced today. Mr. Burleson, it was learned here, did not consult the Cana lian government before taking over the cables and the government has heard of this action only through press reports. Though no decision has been reacnea as to the Governments atltuae, in quiries as to the effect the action will have are being made, as Canada has a large financial interest in the Commer cial Cable Company. The Government's ttitude, it was said, will not be defined until Mr. Burleson's plans are further disclosed. Government officials pointed out that Mr. Burleson's action apparently in troduces an official supervision of Brit ish. Canadian and Australian cable iffic which In no way touches the United States. It was said officials hesi tated to accept the seizure as a wa measure because it was made after wa had been terminated by the signing of the armistice and because the seizure extends to Pacific and South American cable lines which are beyond the war zone. SPA IS INTERESTING SPOT COMMISSION" COXTEXES AMIDST DRAMATIC SETTING. SEVEN AMERICANS DROWN PLEASURE PARTY FROM DE STROYER LANSDALE CAPSIZE, Accident Follows Visit to Moroccan Seaport and Is Caused by Heavy Sea. PARIS, Dec S. One officer and six men of the American' destroyer Lans dale were drowned Saturday when at tempting to rejoin tbelr ship, accord Ing to a 'Havas dispatch from Tangier. They were a party of 30 officers and men who had spent tne afternoon in the Moroccan seaport and were return ing to the Lansdale when their boat capsized in a heavy sea. The destroyer Lansdale was launched at Quincy, Mass., July 22 last. The destroyer was named In memory of Lieutenant Philip Van Horn Lansdale, United States Navy, ' who was killed while suppressing an insurrection in Samoa in 1899. FRED S. DURETTE RETURNS Sergeant Receives- Discharge and Hies Back to His Former Duties Back at his hefore-the-war work as a printer on the force of The Oregonlan last night was Fred S. DuRette, who enlisted more than & year ago and who was discharged a week ago from offi cers' training camp at Camp Grant, Illinois, whither he had been sent from Chanute Field, Illinois, after having been promoted to the rank of Sergeant Sergeant DuRette was due to receive a commission within a rew weeks, dui preferred returning to civil life rather than to remain in the permanent peace Army. BRITISH DESIRE RIVALRY League of Nations Does Not Mean Cessation, Says Mr. Asquith. LONDON. Dec 8. "There are all kinds of hints and suggestions to upset and confuse." said Mr. Asquith In his address yesterday. "We are warned ot the growth, rapid and unprecedented. of the United States, of the vast de velopment of their mercantile marine and of possible American economic pen etration of Siberia and East Russia. 'It should be clearly understood that a league of nations does not mean the cessation of industrial and mercantile rivalry." TEACHER VICTIM OF "FLU" Mrs. Jennie Lancaster, Mount Tabor School III Three Days. Mrs. Jennie H. Lancaster, 1100 East Washington street, a teacher in the Mount Tabor School, died of Influenza last night. She was stricken Thursday while at school. Mrs. Lancaster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hanson, Entente Generals Occupy Former Quarters of Kaiser's Staff; For mality Rules at Sessions. SPA. Belgium, Tuesday, Dec 3. (By the Associated Press.) There is no more Interesting spot along the Ger man border today- than this famous town, in which the international armis tice commission is holding conferences amidst a dramatic setting ijn'ch were it seen on the stage, would tie recorded as a masterpiece. Here, in the former . seat of great German headquarters, representatives of the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany are meeting daily with the utmost diplomatic formality and dealing with the problems arising from the Teutonic capitulation. The commission began its sittings about three weeks ago. At that time the enemy was still occupying Spa. There are now only about 100 German officers and men in the place, attached to General von Winterfeldt, who Is rep resenting the German government. Among the entente representatives are Major-General Charles D. Rhode and staff, for the United States: Major General Sir Richard C. Haking and staff, for . Great Britain, and General Nudant and staff, for France. Major-General Rhodes is occupying the villa Sous Bois. which Field Mar shal von Hindenburg used as headquar ters, and the American General is using the same bed in which the "Old Man of the Lakes" must have spent many sleepless nights. The Kaiser's head quarters, the villa Neu Bois, fell to the French, while the British are in the cot tage on a hill which housed Ludendorff. The German sentry at the entrance of the hotel where the conferences are held clicks his heels sharply as the del egates enter. The German delegates take their places at a huge table and receive the allied officers standing. Ther are no words of greeting and no pleasantries are exchanged. GENERAL SEMENOFF IS OUT Anti-Bolshevik Dictator Orders Re lease of Commander. VLADIVOSTOK, Dec. 6. (By the Associated Press.) Admiral Kolchak the anti-Bolshevik dictator at Omsk, has issued orders deposing General Semenoff, the anti-Bolshevik military leader in Siberia, from command of the Fifth Army headquarters at Chita, and dismissing him from the service. The grounds for dismissal were Interrupting communications and - Jeopardizing the Siberian army. Colonel Valkovk. was named as Semenoff's successor and orders were given to arrest Semenoff. This was Admiral Kelcbak's reply to the recent ultimatum of Semenoff that Kolchak should renounce the die tatorshlp on penalty of the formation of an opposing dictatorship by Semenoff In, the eastern provinces. SUDDEN WEALTH IS FATAL Millionaire of Four Weeks Dies of "Flu" After Hectic Month. DULUTH, Dec 8. Four weeks a mil lionaire after a life of hard work and near poverty. Max A. Anderson died yesterday at Two Harbors of pneu monia following influenza. Anderson was overcome by his sudden prosper ity when notified some weeks ago that a relative in Sweden had died and left him a fortune in excess of $1,000,000. He received several liberal advances on the estate and spent it rapidly. Phy sicians said that the change in his mode of living undoubtedly contributed to his death. CHILD LABOR IS OPPOSED Federal Aid Sought in Ending Em ployment of Children. -NEW YORK, Dec 7. Federal aid in ending employment of child labor and in providing education and physical training for the country's youth was urged at the 14th National conference on child labor here. Among the speakers was Senator Lenroot, of Wisconsin. Urging the country to "demobilize Juvenile workers first, and do it by means of the taxing power," Senator Lenroot indorsed the Pomerene child labor amendment to the revenue bill. WASHINGTON, D. C. Dec. 8. (Spe cial.) The opposition in the Senate to the league of nations to enforce peace has grown' to such formidable propor tions that strong pressure -will be ex erted during the next few weeks to have that subject segregated from the general peacev treaty. The ratification of the general peace treaty will be seriously delayed if President Wilson insists upon tho in clusion of the league of nations plan. This was clearly demonstrated by the debates which held the Senate atten tion throughout the past week. Treaties to be ratified must receive a two-thirds vote of the Senate, with all members present. This means 64 votes. As the situation stands today it seems doubtful whether any treaty containing the league of nations could command a majority vote. Itepablirans Oppose Move. The Republicans are almost solidly against it. The few who have openly endorsed the proposal have done so with important reservations. Not a few Democratic Senators have already openly declared their objections to the proposed league. The opposition, as the situation stands today, would have no difficulty in mustering the 33 votes necessary to defeat the league idea. At the same time no faction is ais- posed to hamper 'the prompt ratifica tion of the general peace treaty. No group of Senators wants to assume such a responsibility, hence the move to force the separation of the league of nations plan from the general peace treaty. Dissension Expected in Senate-. There is a strong feeling, too, that the "freedom of the seas" and "disarma ment" should be included in the gen eral convention. They would also pro voke much dissension in the Senate. If these variously debated questions can be dealt with in a separate treaty much time could be saved in concluding tne peace settlement, Senators declared to day. If the President sends tne -league of Nations" plan to the Senate as a part of the general peace treaty, it will strike a snag almost immediately. There is so much opposltion.to the pro posed league in the foreign relations committee that months may elapse be fore the treaty could be laid before th Senate. Universal Training Sought. The announcement that Presiden Wilson will enter the peace council to stand against militarism in all form will not act as a deterrent upon in pressure, in Congress for the adoption of universal military training as a per tinent National policy. Neither will Winston Churchill's statement that Great Britain will insist upon the abo lition of conscription cause any halt 1 the movement for universal training, it was declared today. The surest guarantee of a lasting peace for America lies in a strong military policy, with universal training as the keystone. Senators declare. Those who have contended for militarv preparedness during the past four yeafs are unwilling, as a rule, to pin thei faith in a league of nations as an ade quate security for American peace. Larger Navy Looms. It is entirely likely that Presiden Wilson will find himself at the Ver sailles conference contending agains militarism throughout the world, while at home Congress will be talking uni versal training. And while disarmament and freedom of the seas are being discussed the ex tended naval programme will be well on its way to final enactment, calling for the building of 16 more dread noughts and battle cruisers. United States National Bank "Portland's Bank for Foreign Trade1 Our Foreign Exchange Department is well equipped for handling promptly any kind of business transac tion with the following countries: Mexico, Central America, South America, Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, China, The Far East, The Scandinavian Nations . and Many Other Countries. ' ; Importers and Exporters are invited to use our services to the utmost of their growing requirements. On Sixth Street at Stark llllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll WIFE AIDS LLOYD GEORGE Auto Tonr Made of Wales to Speak for Husband's Candidacy. LONDON, Saturday, Dec. 7. Mrs. David Lloyd George, wife of the Brit ish Premier, Is making a tour of Wales in an automobile and addressing meet ings in support of her husband's can didacy for Parliament. A procession of motor cars joined her when she reached Merthyr-Tydfil. Mrs. Lloyd George and other women spoke from thq.for mer's car at several places. At Treharris Mrs. Lloyd George ad dressed a big meeting of miners. COLD BROUGHT I RHEUMA ISM Kansas City Publisher Dies. KANSAS CITT, Dec 8. William A. Barton, publisher of the Kansas City Post, died here today of bronchial pneumonia. He was for several years connected with the Denver Post. 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I learned of a person who had used Dr. Williams' Pink Pills as a treatment for rheuma tism, and this decided me to try them. They helped me and relieved me of pain. They have never failed in my case and I have recommended them to manv others." In no disease does the blood show more altering and thinning than in rheumatism. No permanent relief is possible until the blood is restored and the rheumatic poisons are cast out. You can get Dr. Williams Pink Pills at the nearest drugstore wherever you may live, or they will be sent by mail, postpaid, upon receipt of price, fifty cents per box, six boxes for two dol lars and a half by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Send for the free pamphlet "Building Uj tbQ Blood." - -: EARLY SERVICE REWARDED!?, COLONEL MERVIX MACS WINS ARMY MEDAL. Story of Adventures in North Da kota Disclosed in Official Ci tation From Capital. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8. Gallantry In North Dakota more than 40 years ago was the cause of the award of a distinguished service medal to Colonel L. Mervlp Maus, department surgeon of the Western Military Department, it was disclosed in Army orders received here Saturday. The official citation says: "A dis tinguished service medal has been ous service on Belle Fourche River. orth Dakota, November 6, 1887. at which time you were First Lieutenant nd assistant surgeon. United States Army in that wnue serving with a detachment suddenly surrounded by a hostile force of Sioux Irrdlana. you suc ceeded In extricating the party from a most perilous position." Colonel Maus in a story of his ad ventures in North Dakota, disclosed that the "specially meritorious service" consisted of a single-handed charge against Indians surrounding a circle of wagons within which his detachment was preparing to make a last stand. 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