8 THE OREGON DAILY . JOURNAL, PORTLAND, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. 1810. PEACE CONFERENCE E ASSUMING CHARG OFtAND N DISPUTE H Armed Dispute Between Poles and Czechoslovaks Over Silesian Coal Fields Disrupts Harmony. 1 DISPUTANTS ARE SUMMONED f ... '(America People Must Determine Whether They Will Shoulder Burdens of League of Nations. i . By Paul Scott Mowtep rr Sp-cM Cabla to Tha Journal and tba Chicago ' Dally Nr. , 3;CWlht. 1919. bjr Chicago Daily Newa Co.) Parta, Jan. 31. The peace conference '! greatly annoyed by the armed dispute vhlch has broken out between the Poles ,.nd the Czecho-Slovaks over the Tescben coal region In Sileela, i - . . -Both1' factions want he coai fields." The ' T Poles claim them by the right of na--'.jiionaJlty', while the C-ecbs seem rather to y prefer the economic argument, namely, that this coal is absolutely necessary to ; their industries. Although the two situations are not ''f; identical, there seems to be an i n teres t p Ing parallel between Czech claims on vt 'the Teschen and French claims on the 1 ill Saar basin. . Czechs .warm oa oaerssrg , , ... . M ! 11.. in . ijie uzeens ana t'oics, lureseeiug mo M! rivalry, agreed last November to leave ' rl Teschen in the handB ot the Poles, pend- j Inxr (hA ramulnr. vntM flTteri for Januirv ' J! 26. but on January 24 the Czechs, elaim ; toting the Poles were trying to falsify the . Alvtlnn. mtiAAmnv marphful nn Odrhlirp jfand called upon the Polish garrison to i'i . retire. French and-British officers ac- . 1 , . i J-,.!... " : i . rnv. . . ,1 aAal.v v. ha f ' : A'lO X UJIOII VVUHIiailu, octiiife , 1,1.,,. t.i i ijll Caech were supported by the allies in ": Jf.f , Th ",rVi f ntit rrt Ortormirr. wit n .1; a..-.-. 1 1 a s . i - - -.l. J 'l-iS "ovcini iiuuureu ynnvucio tiuu iiia.rjicu 'HS IMAPA flerThtivtaV -"la 1 1 tw? : . I SV W AMUUtlUvVVVM a . Mt xiie peace conierence nas eummonea (j ' d0" e idee to cease nostinties ana is oc- tT; tested by wireless to the coiuerence sion. In the meanwhile it is expected ; saij that.th rail and wire communications with VeA anil u'h(ph nr Tinmnt. ril V : Interrupted, will- be renewed. - - -'!$! by allied troops is a significant"rece- .wni in tne mauer oi territorial ow- m putes. ' - Jaoaaese Do Little Talklsr ..i; The world hears much about the Brit !;! Ish, French, American and Italian points iri'.iOf view, but hears little' of the. Jap-- , The delegates of the latter attend the conierences punctually, listen atteauve- ,.; iy ana say noming. urns atscreiiOJi nas axvaciea ine attention or an observers . j , miu causes Bunm curoucttn aioiomats to ' At-emUe, while others frown with oerDlex- .. iiy. ui it vouia apparently da a mis . .;. take to interpret the JaDanese-' silence - jii The policy of our Oriental associates ' seems clear. Thev will formally and un- hesitatingly enter in whatever interna- i t, tional organization the other powers may decree. mi They will Interfere only. in that which , j jj say, in purely Oriental questions. Ill " Orientals Play Waiting Game , HM Rome nnVrholnflst K1 1 va that thsli !,;' position would be strengthened,' dlplo matlcally speaking. If they participated 3 freely in all the debates, but the Jip ,uanese believe the contrary. They feel that their disinterestedness in Occidental ,.and general problems will lend weight i i t ft thflr onintnnn nr. snAlf ita!1v rlsntal vs! proDiems. inese proDiems. as rornra- .?! ted by Count Okuraa, may be sum- ,.is Maa-1AH .Vino ai au ii'uj Th cillmlnQHin l9 AAnn... aAa V.a Ti Pacific ; trusteeship over the Marshal, ' Caroline and Lad rone Islands; mainten- ; , ance or me open aoor in China, but - ' v. . i.v nan; suigUKI WIO port OX Kiao-Chau with the Eslnan railway. '1 In the entourage of the Japanese dele rip. gates it is felt that the European sowers r twice unjustly prevented Japan from r P-ucking the fruits of victory after as ' ' ww,... tut iiccifsiji,. ueiv T gauon returns empty nanded Irom Paris' there will,, it is said, be heads broken and paper' window smashed in jlokio. 1 World Looks to America 1 - Br Charles H.' Baaielf . EpvcUI Cabia . to The Jramal sad tae CWca" " Daily h'awa. , Pari Oaj. 3 JTh prima minister of an Important country ' said ; to . me : "One of the chief Questions respecting the league of nations is whether the Aroerican people are prepared, w assume the responsibilities necessarily falling to them for th successful establishment and administration of the league." In Drevious cable i have enoeavored to point, out that the success of the Wilton policies at the peace conrerence face a corollary in American obligations accepted toward th world, which in dis tress turns hopefully to American ideal ism. trusting that the beautiful prin ciples will ba supported by a practical benevolence in the coming years, simi lar to that -displayed in taking part -in the" war, ; At enormous expense in men and treasure, without asking lor ma terial compensation. BeaanclatloB Titaf Element President Wilson's declaration that the coming peace will be a peace' of peoples and not of governments is liter ally true, provided the basis of-peace is renunciation rather than grab. Sines America has suffered less than other nations from the terrible conflict. the latter manliestiy iook to America to take the responsibility for the peace and the reconstruction of the world, in accordance with -'her magnificent strenarth. boundless resources in .ma terials and enterprise, and stability of institutions, ine otner nauuna re writ ing to accept peace idealism for a price. This belnav true, Americana should studiously inauire of themselves what price they are willing to pay for an ideal istic peace guaranteed Dy a pracucaDio league of nations. Great Sacrifice Necessary Mr. Wilson's success in securing se rious attention to the plan to interna tionalise the former German colonies, and to establish benevolent guardian ship over the newly liberated backward peoples, has apparently not impressed even some of the American peace dele gates with the practical necessity of Americans accepting a large 6hare of the responsibility and financial burden, not only in the administration of such colonies and countries but in assisting them with, loans, raw materials and other elements of reconstruction. The war exhausted nations are seeking compensation for their enormous outlays and staggering losses. Indeed, it seems probable that at a carefully selected moment after the questions of annexa tions and indemnities have been tenta tively settled, in accordance with the Wilson Hve-and-let-live policy, there will be advanced a proposition for pooling the war and reconstruction expenses of all the nations Involved and the division of the burden in accordance with the national populations and resources. Iifae Must Be Considered " " la the face of opposition of this or a-simllar nature, what will the Amer ican people do? The question cannot be blinked at. It must receive consid eration. Fortunately, our peace delega tion has now summoned to its assistance American financiers of high standing, who should be capable of advising it in telligently on thes- serious problems. itiauma , thm nw Iledia nation another the moat eriouaward Italy th eastern coast of tne Aonauo . opposition to Jugo-SIav aspiratlons. Italy further demands certain Po: slons in Africa, to balance British and Belgian poBseasiona there ;.j AwMitsnPA "at the American program for referring these territorial disputes of , the . league . of nations app-c-.j should , end all this bickering, but .he bitterness engendered still persisted. Some Idea of the acuteness of Italian feeling on the, subject can be gained from the poet." Captain Gabriel d An- nunzio. until recently tne ames- advocate in Italy. He deciarea : That the French "are drunk on vic- torv ami trvlnef to . eet aneaa oi everybody." That the "American are trying to hide under a cloak of idealism the fact that they have Just concluded the Diggest piece or Business u uwiutj. I.eaga Vow IadispeBsible That the British "barely finished th war when they opened their Jaw to swallow everything they could, wnne Italy is drawing in her belt a notch tighter' '. ; i ' "What sort of peace will finally be forced upon us a Gallic peace; a Britannic peace : a Star Spangled peace?" he asked. r No! Never! Victorious Italy- Italy was more victorious than any other nation will have on the Alps and on her sea (the Adriatic) - a Roman peace worthy of her. If neces- sarv ws will face the new ' conspiracy in ardent fashion, with a grenade in each hand .and a knife between our Ueeth." , , - ir'Annunsio,. dazzling oratory was credited largely with forcing Italy into the war on the aide or the nines. In view of all this belligerent spirit that is now rampant, it was pointed out in certain official quarters today that the league of nations is now In dispensable as an armor plated incu bator for the new born babe over whose head the new nations and -some of the old ones are carelessly Juggling battle axes. Reparation to Be Only Demand tendon, Jan. 31. (I. X. S.) "All question of forcing Germany to pay the full cost of the war has been eliminated by the peace conference, writes Sir John FoBter-Fraser to the Evening Standard from Paris. "Reparation only will ' be demanded, - with "sharp distinc tion between legitimate and wanton damages. ' , ' , - a ? Abide by Decision London, Jan. 31. (I. N. S,i Japan is wilting to abide by any decision dispos sessing Germany of her colonies, ac cording to a trustworthy Japanese au thority, says a Central News dispatch from Paris. Japan is not averse to surrendering ' Kiao-cbau uncondltlon-J ally and without compensation, the dis patch adds. There Is also every possi bility of a satisfactory settlement of the Adriatic question. " Buddhists to Submit Ideas Tokio, Jan. 29. (Delayed.) tU. P.) The ideas of Japanese Buddhists for a Just and lasting peace will be communi cated to the Paris peace conference, it was learned today. i Marfluis Saionji, who will head the Japanese peace mission, will take to Paris documents prepared by the 12 sects of Buddhists. These have been translated into English and French for distribution in Paris. -,, NATIONAL INTERESTS CONFLICT AT MEET (Continued From Paca One) lies before America's intervention, some of the interested parties to these agree ments apparently were still .clinging to the hop that at least part of their provisions would be carried out. B'Annanzlo Attacks' Allies One of these treaties concedes Da- Is - aaa aa. aa. M L L 'if!- - :n iw- v. "k .. x viiv . f m v w-. v as. , - - "' V' .11 ...-: - - a'a.-i' A When it looks dark to any weak or ailina woman, if she asks the advice of her neighbor, ten chances to one that good neighbor will tell her that sh$ was dragged down by the pains Self Determination Next By Fred S. Fergnsoa Paris, Jan.' 31. (U. P.) The next great issue to be settled is self-determination, it developed- today. Prelim inary steps toward consummation of this vital principle were expected to be taken when the peace bureau resumed its ses sions this afternoon. The agreement reached Thursday re garding disposition of German colonies does not apply to- European territories contrary to general belief according to authoritative information The reason is that these peoples are too far ad vanced in every way to permit outsiders to administer their affairs. The Dalmatian question, it was point ed out, is still unsettled, although by accepting the principle .involved in Thursday's colonial agreement Italy has abandoned the argument or "security which was Australia's chief contention. Similar cases include the Czecho-Slovaks' claim to German territory within and bordering Bohemia- and . France's desire for "more secure frontiers," along the west bank of "the Rhine. Third V. 8. Victory fon While it was frankly admitted in cer tain quarters today that the self-determination issue perhaps will precipitate more bitter disagreements even than those - which were settled Thursday, a great step was taken toward fixing the principles of self-determination wnen th inviolability of the armistice terms was practically conceded. "- American diplomacy today had won its third straight victory in the peace con ference over reactionary-opposition. Official announcement that "satisfac tory provisional agreements" had been reached regarding the disposition of German colonies and occupied territories in Turkey and Asia means that the op posed powers have accepted President Wilsons program for placing all dis puted areas under administration of the league of nations with interested pow ers acting as trustees. It was American pressure that swung the allies into line on the Russian proposal and American influence that resulted in unanimous adoption of the league of nations princi ple after some of the European nations had fought for retention of the old "bal ance of power." Success LeaTes Scars The victory was not without its scars, however, if the attitude of the Australian delegates, following the unfavorable de cision regarding their colonial claims, is a criterion. It was no secret today that the Australians, while admitting that Wilson was working only for the realiza tion of a vital principle, felt that the United States had failed .to- distinguish between measures that?wrere essential to Australia's national safety and petty territorial ambitions. The president, dur ing the course of a long conversation with Premier Hughes Thursday, reiter ated that -: America appreciated Aus tralia's economic and political claims re garding the' former German colonies. Yet. the president failed to concede an inch ot ground on the main issue. Referring . to this conversation, one Australian delegate said : "I am convinced that If ours was the only case, President Wilson would have been with us." v The far reaching effect of the decision regarding Australia's -specific claims may bt Judged by- a statement Foreign Minister . Sonnina of. Italy made to Hughes, following the'latter's presenta tion of Australia's case : Vou have stated our case regarding Dalmatla exactly," said Sonnino. Two Claim Austrian Defeat and ailments of her sex, and was completely L li!,"' zl iVl- r)-T!,e prverbJal j . ; u- v -r I t"-mrest in a teapot has arisen here to- "cvr. "J ytaaiyiMjix wuicu xjt. jncrco day between the Serbs and Italians over Of Buffalo, N. discovered and made! ''ho beat the Austrians and over pos- K l-,a--a45t. 1 1 ,,vija. . session or tne Ausiro-nungartan near. tn ingredients known to toe public Italians claimed that Serbian "intei maoy vears ago and called Tavor- lectuals" . addressed a manifesto to ite Presc liption." When a Woman French politicians and others, charging h-t,Bl,. the Italians with persecuting Jugo-SIav Complains Of backache, dizziness or in occupied territories, forbidding wear- pain-7-when everything looks black tng of the jugo-Siav cockade, etc.. de- - m a . w . m Dei ore ner eyes a aragging zeei rff W toz ot bearing-down, with nervousness, sne aaoua tnrn to this temperance.1 herbal tonic, known i Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It can be obtained In al- every drug store in the land and the ingredients i prated m plain English - I Ml .Uo . --ami.. ' . i:' a tablets or liquicu Dr, fierce wtu send a trial size tor 10 J cents. Our Boys Saa. ,. nave wunsiooa many Hardships without complaint.' vTTorcornbat ,f outbreaks'bf disease, both in war and jn peace tirriesfit iff necessary j -that the liver and kidneys be kept active. Rid the body, of tlic toxic $ poisons and you keep well. An occasional laxative is necessary for ' the best of health. Such a one is made of May apple, aloes and jalap, rolled intp a. tiny, .sugar-coated pellet, and long sold as Dr; Piercers "i Pleasant Pellets at all drug stores. - Send JDr. Pierce XOc for trial pkg. daring th Austrian defeat on. the Piave and the resultant collapse of the empire was due principally to the Jugo-SIav revolution and claiming the Austrian navy, because it was largely built, paid for and manned by Jugo-Slavs, who revolted and seised it. The Italian bureau of propaganda here Issued a counter manifesto. It declared that the charges of persecution are based !o!e!y upon the arrest of a "priest named Bionahlni. a notorious Austrophile. The cockades, which at first were author ized, were later . banned because they provoked disorders and made it possible for enemies to circulate freely through the ccupied territories. ..The downfall of the Austrian empire was due to the military efforts of Italy, 'Serbia and Russia, th allied hunger blockade and. finally, to the Italian vic tory on the Piave, it js declared. French Pushing on To German Districts . London, Jan. 3L (I. K. S.) Franc h forces of occupation in Germany have occupied Kehl, in Baden, and advanced six kilometers S.C miles)' beyond, it was announced from Strasbourg- today. This further advance of the French was car ried out under the new terms of the armistice.. . ' . . . CHINESE OBS ERVING NEW YEAR ON STYLE OF REAL AMERICANS FirecVacker Bombardment Con spicuous for Its Absence; Din ner Festivities in Its Place. Chinatown is peaceful today. The fes tivals and - hilarity, the holidays and feasts have passed, and ' only a simple dinner in local 'celestial quarters Thurs day night marked the opening of the Chinese New Tear. The Chinese have become democratic In customs, and since 1911, the year of the, founding of the republican govern ment at home, the fastidious Chinese New Year has been no more. The China man ,1s Americanized now, h says, and celebrates". New Tears as th American does, with a dinner on the eve and lightening of duties on the day. Only the payment, of debts with the coming of the.iNew Tear remains of the pompous ceremonies that once accom panied the change of calendar. In dynastic days, unbounded, fest'iviUes and hilarity marked the year's most impressive Chinese ' celebration. All debts were to be paid before, the New Tear, and all business and other affairs brought up to data at the close of the passing year. " A' New Year season, last ing about:-10 days, ushered in the new, and the festivals were a greeting and a forecast for. the approaching months. To celebrate the season, new clothes were donned, shops closed, feasts pre pared, lanterns decorated and hung, firecrackers lighted and everything given over ' to the festival. Ten days were only those of Joy and amusement. FAMOUS COMEDIAN NAT GOODWIN DEAD (Continued From Paca One) in the public eye as much by his do mestic affairs as by, his stage fame. - That his true condition was hot known to the veteran comedian was shown by his ' often expressed, belief that a few 'days' rest in New. York would enable him to rejoin his company". - Was S3 Tears Old Mr. Goodwin's health suffered a se vere shock several months ago when an attendant gave him chloroform liniment in place of an eyewash by mistake. This made an operation necessary at the New1 York Eye and Ear. hospital. For a time, improvement -was noted, but it was not permanent. Mr. Goodwin, who was sometimes called' "the most married .man in Amer ica," was born in Roxbury, Mass.. and was in his sixty-second year. His f afther and mother are still living there and it is expected that the remains will be taken there in a few days for burial. Serviced . will be held in Hew York first, however. Two' generations of playgoers had known the famous comedian and had laughed at his stage drollery. While a schoolboy, Goodwin attained popularity as a mjrnic. Goodwin began his business life in a -dry goods store as a clerk, but it proved too' humdrum and already he was feeling the lure of . the stage. He quit the monotony of mercantile life to become Reneral utility man at Nlbjo's Garden, in New York. Suffers Stage Frlgkt From Niblo's Garden, Goodwin went to the Boston Museum. His first ap pearance in a pretentions role was at the Providence opera house with Wil liam Henderson, in "The Bottle. i an old fashioned melodrama. Succumbing to Btage fright, he fled from the the atre .and th next day was found on a train, still . wearing his makeup wig. Thinking he -was too shy to tread the boards. Goodwin then became a clerk In a shoe store. t , . . ' Subsequently Stuart Robson engaged him for one '.of his productions and from then on his rise was rapid. Among "Little Jack Sheppard," -A Gay De ceiver. "The Nominee. Th Gold Mine," "Nathan "Hale, The Cowboy an th Lady," "In Mtssoura and "When We Were Twenty-one. The actor got into the public prints on an extensive scale last. year , aa a result of some humorous revelation brought out regarding his life and habits during a breach of contract suit he had brought againBt a moving pic ture company. It was then that Good win told of taking a vinegar bath In the morning to tone him up for the day. Five Times Married By a curioue coincidence two of-the former wives of the late comedian are now living in New York at the same hotel. They are Miss Goodrich and Mrs. Gilson. Miss Gardner, the last object of Goodwin's attentions, has been - married and divorced. Her first husband was Joseph C. Weinhandler. Her ex-husband is reported to be an officer in the American army. Matrimony never- lost its fascinations for Nat Goodwin, his friends said. His five wives were : 1 Eliza Weathersby. 2 Nellie Pease. 3 Maxlne Elliott. 4 Edna Goodrich. 5 Margaret Moreland. Philosophised oa Marriage Nat Goodwin was not afraid to phil osophise on the amusing aspects of his many marriages. Some of his epigrams on the marital state hav became fa mous. Here are a few of them: "Marriages are made in heaven and cancelled in Reno," "If a man steals your wife, don't kill him caution him." "My first wife was an angel ; my sec ond, a silly woman ; my third, a Roman senator : my fourth, a pretty thing ; my fifth, all woman." "My whole experience has been to prove by repetition that hope can con quer experience." Goodwin Here In "Why Marry Nat Goodwin was last seen in Port land at the Heillj theatre on Septem ber 25-28. 1918. In "Why Marry."-, his final starring, vehicle. "Mr. Goodwin visited Portland many times during his long stage career. said W. T. Pangle, manager of the Hellig, this morning, .his engagements covering a period of-at least 35 or 40 years." Mr. Goodwin was well known on the west coast, having made California his home for soma years. Parents Grief Stricken Boston, Mass.. "Jan. 31. (I. N. S.)- Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Goodwin, pa rents of. Nat Goodwin, were grief stricken at their home in th Roxbury district today over news of his death They had received a telegram from their son yesterday stating that he was con fined to his hotel suffering a nervous breakdown. Naval Air Station In Grip of Flames Rockaway Beach, Ij. I., Jan. 31. (I. N. S.) Tea of the 20 buildings of the United state naval air station here were destroyed by fir of mysterious origin today. 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