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THE OREGON' SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 29; 1918 DDES FRENCH GRATITUDE STIRS HEARTS OF YANKS Doughboys in Paris Hold Benefit Boxing Carnival to Get Where withal to Fill Stockings. NEARLY SPOIL CHRISTMAS 'Their Thanks Overwhelm Ameri ' cans; Wounded Soldiers in v Hospitals Pass Day Bravely. FALLS IN LINE WITH WILSON DAVID LLOYD GEORGE, prime minister of Great Britain, who, on the day that his reelection is announced, makes . the public statement that he and his cabinet are in accord with President Wilson's views on the necessity for a league of nations. By Robert Welles RltchU ; Farls, Dec. 28. (I. N. S.) Private Bucky MacNeil, one-time cowpuncner On the Turkey Track ranch, near Buf falo. Wyo.. smoked Christmas clga rettes In a supremely happy frame of mind.' lying; on his cot In the iseuilly hospital, though both arms were har nMMd tn a allngr above his hea. Bucky's Inventive genius came to the rtscue. He directed his companions to whittle a two-foot stick. Insert a pin In the tip.' a cigarette stuck through it, and thus he could move - the smoke to his mouth. ; "It's the first honest-to-jroodiieM smoke I've had since the Germans smashed my arms six weeks ago," sa,ld he. This Is sure some Christmas'' . , Bucky is but one of 1400 happy pa tients at Neutlly,,and an equal number Is at the btic hospital at Auteuil. Both were supplied with Christmas trees, tur key dinners, cigarettes, real mince and apple pies and home-made doughnut. Red Croni Girls Were Santas More than '200 Red Cross girls acted as Santa Claus at both hospitals, com ing with their arms full of dewy rosea, holly and mistletoe to brighten the long corridors of pain. In ward 3 at Neullly, on the fifth cot from the' door, lies a Kentucky lad. helpless. Ills eyes are bandaged. Ha does not know that he will never see again. One of the pretty little Red Cross workers from New York paused and gated upon the boyish features set In a holiday smile below the cruel ban dage. Impulsively' she kissed the smil ing lips and fixed a spray of mistletoe over tils cot. The. blind lad does not know why. After that, so many lips brushed his. Not that the command of tho mistletoe was responsible, but the appeal of that boyish wnlle and of that hearty "Merry Christmas, he called whenever he hard footsteps pause. Christmas Spirt. Spreads But In another ward somebody start ed a phonograph. "A Christmas Song." The boys, many of whom had not been to church in years, improvised accom paniment after barbershop fashion, and the chords, filled the wards with hum ming melody. , ay,'r called one, "turn loose that Rock of Ages piece. I used to wet every handkerchief at funerals when I did the tenor tremulous on that" So from ward . to ward, the Christmas spirit sped ' Until the NvHilly hospital instead of be ing a house of suffering became one of the brightest spots in Paris. Another place where America instituted a regu lar Christmas was Crystal Palace on the Champs Glysees. There Y. M. C. A. ' workers under the direction of T. W. Graham, entertained 460 French 'war orphans. There was a huge Christmas tree. . Monday night there was a boxirg car nival. The doughboys passed the hat and collected 2800 francs tie Chr'.stmas cheer for parentless children. As a re sult each orphan received from the hands of a real Santa Claus speaking French a new pair of stockings, one filled with toys, candies and nuts, and each stocking had a shiny two-franc piece In the too. Several hundred doughboys assembled t to see the fun. but many a face was drawn In a painful state of homesick ness when the orphans, ranging in age irorrf A to 12, joined hands and the long procession filed past ' the glowing tree, receiving marvelous gifts from the French Santa Claus. One little boy holding a Christmas bag . with precious vandy irno'n in Frat.ce for four years, approached a military policeman, saluted and offered the big fellow some candy. "If monsieur will honor me by ac cepting," piped the youngster. That six footer dug" Into his pocket and produced a huge slab of chocolate and' said huskily, "Take this home to your ma. You're spoiling my Christ y s'SSsv SB8I B ENGLAND'S ELECTION mander-in-chlef of the British armies. G0ALITIUN LANUbLlUt ! defeated by Richard Morris, Coalition ist. 7231 to 5634. The outgoing parliament, which wa elected in 1910, had 670 members, dl vlded as follows : Unionists 288, Liberals 261, National ists 76. Laborites 37, Independent Na tionalists' 8. - . (Contlnurd From Pi One) defeat of Herbert Asqulth, former pre mler, who Had been leader of the oppo- sltlon In parliament since formation ofj the coalition ministry in December. 1916. j Sir Alexander Sprit, who held a colo- j nel's commission in the war. polled 8996 i votes to Asquith's 6994. Sprit had been defeated by Asqulth in the two previous elections. Labor Leader Defeated Another party leader who failed to re tain his seat was Arthur Henderson. Laborite. He ran a poor third In his district, getting only 5024 votes to 7972 for Clem Edwards, Coalitionist, and 5681 for Frank Hamlett. Independent. Lloyd George won an easy victory In his district. He received 13,993 votes to 1095 for Austin Harrison. Independ ents ' : The defeat of Asquitb and Henderson, it was accented, would result In adop tion of the old custom of successful can didates of their respective parties re signing their seats, that the leaders might be chosen in their stead at a spe cial election. Such martyrdom usually Is rewarded by bestowal of knighthood or some similar honor when his party comes Into power. Sir Job Simon Loses Among former- members of the old Asqulth administration who failed of re election were Sir John Simon. Samuel Runciman aftd Reginald McKenna." The prominent Laborites who were defeated in addition to Henderson were Philip Snowden and Sir Chlozza Money. Five of the 14 women candidates are known to have been defeated. Among them was Mrs. Charlotte Despard, sis ter .of Viscount French, former EACH OF PARIS E Eli FIT CASE FRANC MS 'resident's General Remarks Are Turned. by; Each Party to Draw Comfort. ' ' WILSON'S HABITS STUDIED Writer Pictures Humorous Views Taken by Various Party Papers in France. . oeived from various sources tonight. ' An Amsterdam report, quoting the Kreuze Zettung, declared the Ebert min istry had fallen and that a new cabinet would be formed by Karl Llebknecht and George Ledebour. A dispatch filed in Berlin Thursday night' and received today by way of The Hague, satd the Ebert government at that time "was virtually, nonexistent" and that Philip Scheidemann bad fled from the city. The dispatch said the Copenhagen Tldende predicted that the new cabinet would Include Llebknecht and Ledebour. It also stated that the central soviet would be summoned at once. - Brutus Moelkenbuhr. a Llebknecht supporter, has been made commandant of Berlin, it was rep rted In a Berlin dispatch to the Dally Mall, dated Thurs day night. Another delayed Berlin dispatch re ported1 that government troops renewed bombardment of the royal palace Thurs day morning and that the - mutinous sailors defending it finally surrendered. after several had been killed. The Vorwaerts published a rumor that Field Marshal von Hindenburg with an army of loyal troops was marching on Berlin to restore order. Paris. Dec 28. While awaiting a definite declaration from President Wil son regarding his peace program, each French party attempts to draw comfort from the utterances of a general char acter which constitute his declarations made thus far. Never was the scripture more strained into support of the dif ferent dogmata than President Wilson's supposed attitude concerning the various issues. An example of this is the way the question of intervention in Russia is being discussed , here. Gustav Herve, who favors a military expedition to crush the Bolshevik! writes; "Only one hope remains, namely, Wil son, who would not refuse aiding the young Russian democracy which needs his help against the Bolshevik!." On the same day the editor of "Populace," the extreme Socialist organ, which opposes Interference in Russia, writes after taking credit for the allies' change of plans : - "Haiipily wc had with us certain prin ciples with which it is dangerous to juggle. 1 I have often said that Wilson's fourteen 'points gave us a powerful ar penal of arguments, but new proof has been furnished." A humorist in Le Journal writes: "Some notice that Wilson looks clear cut. decisive and authoritative. These are comforted and conclude that we shall get the left bank of the Rhine. "Others find Wilson looks tender. dreamy and melancholy. These pro claim confidently that beyond doubt this man will not be quiet until he has given us a league of nations,, a human republic fraternal and purely civilian. '.Among the anguishing enemies con fronting the Kuropeant- is the Wilson chin. Is it too perfect of does it favor reprisals? Is his nose turned right or left? Did he shine more at the patriotic league or at r.he labor federation? Toes the color of his necktie give act to tae future peace treaty. Moses himself wnen aescenatng sinat was not more anxiously watched by Israel. Never was a king's speech from the throne awaited more quiveringly." GERMANS ARE HANDING OYER ARMY STORES (Continued From Fkga One) Cement Halo Anticipated Washington, Dec. 28. Senator McNary believes success will attend the effort to establish a mileage basis cement rate from Oswego to Ontario and points on the Crane branch for material for construc tion of the Warm Springs irrigation project, enabling the Oswego plant to compete with Utah producers. LET YANKS QUELL REDS, PROPOSAL OF EUROPE PRESID ENS mm BRING HEARTY LAUGHS FROM BRITISH CHIEFS Wilson takes Time During Mo mentous Meeting in . Downing Street for Jokes, (Continued From Fan Om) 200,000 rifles, 75.000 helmets, 80,000 pounds of leather, 200,000 meters of cloth. 1G.000 captured British rifles, 10,000 bugles and dozens of warehouses , stuffed with everything from wall paper to big guns. The commission has specified, that everything turned over under the armis tice conditions must be in perfect condition. the young American army which could include French, British and Italian volunteer corps. The American army. or rather several aivisions oi me American army, would be just the thing for such an expedition. The American army of all the great allied armies' is the freshest and least tired for the good reason that it only en tered the line when the German army collapsed. In France, for example, all ablebodied men between 19 ana ' years have been mobilised four and a half years, whereas the bulk of the American contingent Is composed or young men who reached Europe only eight or 10 months ago. "Our country of 40.000.000 lost 1,600, 000 in killed while the colossal American army escapes with 60,000 dead. While French opinion hardly would admit tnat after four years and a half of such a war and four years and a half of super human effort made by France to win success we should be asked to send strong French contingents to Russia nevertheless it appears that American oDinion would easily agree that the duty and honor of saving democratic Russia from he Bolshevik terror would be co' Jerred upon General Pershing S young army." Thus even among those favoring inter vention in Russia there is beginning the time honored expedient popularly known as "passing the buck." Washington. Dec. 28. V. P.) The entente quietly is encouraging the gov ernment to throw a republican barritf between the Reds ox Russia and of tier many. It became known here today. This barrier is being reared by Polish occupation of Danslg and parts of Prus tian Posen, so that the Moscow flre brands shall be isolated from the Bcr lm group. An allied naval concentration at Dau xlg. possible under the armistice term. will be in effect to support Poland and the Russian Baltic provinces In cau of further. Bolshevik advances, accord nig to diplomatic indications here. Sources close to the Russian embassy declared that If sufficient United States and allied aid Is provided to unite the Russian forces of the Omsk government. In the. east, the Archangel government in the north and the Kiev government In the ..south, the republican troops will be able to complete the task, of redeem ing Russia. ! 'By William J. Bstler Special CahU Dbpttc. London. Decv 28. During the mo mentous conferences with Premier Uoyd George and Foreign Minister Bal four Friday. President Wilson, it trans pires. found time to "crack" a few jokes and stories. The premier several times . was seen to be convulsed with laughter in the otherwise so staid and solemn offices at 19 Downing street. over - me miyi' inimitable negro dialect , and Irish brogue "rib ticklers. Most of the bewhiskered jokes, ready lor tne scrapheap in America, are com paratlvely new here and even the presi dent's old timer concerning the western Indian who enlisted to "Make the world safe for the Democratic party" got a hearty laugh. The president's newest one comes straight from the trenches in ' France, here It is: - --; . An American general noticed that no sort of deference was paid to his rank, so . he asked a sentry for the reason. The cool reply was: "Oh. we don't take any special notice London, Dec. 28. U. V.) The radi cals have seized the German government according to unconfirmed dispatches re- BIumauer-Frank Banquet .Biumauer-JtrranK Drug company em ployes numbering 35 held their annual banquet Saturday night in the blue room of the Hotel Portland. Stunts. songs and short addresses rounded out the evening. I iff We extend to Our Friends and Patrons Our Best Wishes that the coming New Year will bring a full measure of Happiness to all. IllltlllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlHIIlIIIlIIIllllllllllIllllIIIf Those who follow the happy custom of presenting New Year's Gifts will find here a variety and choiceness of selection in Jewelry and Silverware which will be delightfully appropriate for the launching of the New Year iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiiiiimiiii A. &C. Feldenheimer Jewelers Silversmith Opticians ' Established 1868 ' Washington Street at Park L 7 lf&:s m trill . j. s."f.i mm m m P ft I V - -v ii I" III I ,..... f .... ' .... . . .. Embalming Fluid Used as Liquor - Gives New Life " : Uses of whiskey substitutes, which, since the state went bone dry, have run . all the way from bay rum and lemon extract "to wood alcohol, ap parently reached the climax when one offender said he had used a con coction of alcohol . and . embalming fluid. 1 ' Municipal Judge Ross man Saturday fined him 110. The accused, who admitted that he had, imbibed of the strange mixture, -was given also a three day Jail sentence. The Judge promised 1 9 release -the pris oner this morning, providing the 810 fine iTwas paid. . Arresting officers told the court the combination failed to embalm, as the culprit had become quite boisterous at his lodgings.' ACTION BY' SENATORS SEEKING RELIEF FOR because we know -you fellows. ' - . ' During the unveiling of the portrait of George Washington, presented to the untisn government by Lord and Lady Albemarle, the president recalled the story of. another portrait of Washington at Mount vernon. The artist had been unable to catch the expression and the fire of animation desired until by accident a pair of horses were brought to Washington for him to purchase. When the- price was named It was so astounding that the "Father of His Country, biased up with fury and indignation, so that the painter, who was present, caught the. very expression of fire he desired. Only one national bank in the country, a small Institution In California, failed during 191 S. the best record since 1870. suMPe ROAD ASKED Timber Workers' Official Asserts "Inaction Will Be Remem- J ' bered", McNary Replies. Washington. Dee. 28. (WASHINGTON BUREAU OF THE- JOURNAL.) Tele grams imploring action by the govern ment for relief of the . Sumpler Valley railroad poured in on the Oregon sen ators from Baker and vicinity today, following definite announcement that the railroad administration will not act-' D. W. Davis, secretary of the Interna -tlonal Union of Timber Workers, at Baker, wired the senators that their "In action will be remembered by those thrown oOt of work., - Senator McNary wired, in reply, that he is amazed at the lack of gratitude, -after the effort he has made and the time he has devoted to the matter, and that he lacks power to compel action? Senator Chamberlain has made no reply. To He!p llmpqua Project Washington. Dec. 28. Senator McNary announces he proposes - to try for aH amendment to the rivers and harbors bjll in the senate t adopt the Umpqua pro j-' ect. Which Was omitted by the house ' committee. NEW SHOW TODAY Three days only MURTAGHS CONCERT AT 12:30 TODAY . Selection from "The Spring Maid" (requested) RetnhardN Minuet in G (requested) Beethoven "My Little Birch Canoe" (requested) 1 Roberts "Good Bye" , I Tosti Quartette from "Rig oletto" j Verdi ON OUR GIANT $50,000 WURLITZER ORGAN VERCOATS their day is here Third Floor Here is the overcoat you' want; the one that looks as if it were "made for you" ; the fabric, pattern, color, model that just suits our taste; it's here. I know, because there are so many good ones here, yours is certain to be among them. It may be an imported, or it may be a domestic weave ; it may be one of the rich new colorings ; it may, be single-breasted or it may be double-breasted. You niay know before you come what to- ask for; or you may wait until you et here to decide; either way, irryiere. Big, forehanded baying makes ; the price low for -such quality. $20, $25, $30, $35, $40, $45, $50, $55, $60 eitSelli iiTiscnotxeet 21 rourtxt' v ' 1 . I! " I! Jps& I 7.1 St. rX ? -K ' 7 --v I ' l . ' - : : r k IN LIU LEE and THEODORE ROBERTS -. IN "SUCH A LITTLE PIRATE" A gentle little las with a sea captain grandfather, -who spina wild yarns of buccaneer days that is Lila Lee at the opening of "Such a Little Pirate." But, say, before It's over, she's become a regular old-fashioned, pirate, hunting hidden treasure at the head of a gang who would freeze the heart in your mouth! Talk about excitement this picture' is some dynamo! ' - 1L Also 'S, Mack Sennett Comedy "A Village Chestnut" "