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Lloyd-George Trying To Mend Brea
Orlando and Associates Delay
Departuilrom After
noon L ff il Tonight.
British And French Uni Attempt To Prevent Disrup
tion Of Conference.: " implications Mount One Upon
Another In Bewildering Succession. Wilson Urged
To Carry Crusade For Open Diplomacy Into All Ques
tions Calling For Settlement.
t (BY ED L. KEEN.)
(United Press 8Uff Correspondent)
. Paris, April 24.--A11 leaders met this afternoon in a
final effort to induce the Italian delegation to remain in
the peace conference.
The meeting, called, at 4 o'clock resulted from an in
vitation issued by Premier Lloyd-George to President
Wilson, Premier Orlando and Premier Clemenceau.
. This was the first time the Italian delegation had
faced Wilson since Monday.
(BY FRED 8. FERGUSON)
(United Press Slaff Correspondent)
Paris, April 24. The Italian press bureau announced
this afternoon that Premier Orlando and his associates
will not leave for Rome at 2 p. m., as scheduled, but prob
ably will take a. special train tonight. -
This alalement completely changed
Hie complexion of the ttituuliun a.gaiu,
hij;h authority hiving announced
shortly before noon that tho Itulinns
would not depart today.
"Tbo Italians will not leave for
Home today," a high authority had
declared, following a conference be
tween Premier Orlando and -Premier
Lloyd George.
, Both the British and Fremh delega
tions apparently united in an eleventh
hour attempt to induce tho Italians to
recede from their determination.
Lloyd-George called at Orlando' hotel
thin morning and remained closeted
with him for two hours. While the
British lender was in conferencc-'witU
the Italian statesman. Premier Clem-em-rnu'a
secretary also called at thf
hotel and conversed with Orlando.
By Ed L. Keen
(United Press staff correspondent)
Paris, April 24. (2 pv in.) Tim
Italian delegation, despite conciliatory
efforts of the British and French, ap
parently is determined to carry out
lis threat to withdraw from the peace
conference.
The tenso situation establishing an
insurmountable barrier between mod
ern and old world diplomacy grew to
day as one new development followeo
another hy bewildering succession.
For a time today it seemed the an
gered Italians had been temporarily
appealed and would reconsider their
determination to leave ifor Rome. A
high authority announced shortly be
fore noon, following a conference be
tween Premier Orlando and Premier
Lloyd George, that "the Ttaliniia will
not depart today." Less than two
hours Inter, however the Italinn press
bureau officially stated that while the
delegates would not leave at 2 p. m.,
as scheduled, they would probably de
part on special train tonight.
British Advances Fail
The British, apparently having fail
ed to swerve the Italians from their
German Delegates
To Be Well Guarded
By William Philip Simma
(Capital Journal Special Service.)
Versailles, April 24. Arrangements
for reception of (lernisn delegates here,
practicaly complete today, include pro
visions to protect the enemy representa
tives from mobs of the curious.
A lung barrier, sis feet high, is be
int construefed from the Hotel Det
Rts'rveirs (the Gorman headquarters)
to the Trianon palace hotel, where the
preliminary meetings will be held. Fur
ther protection will be cf forded by a
guard of soldiers around the park, from
which the poblie will be barred. The
Germans will !e permitted to use no
other route between the two hotels than
this walled path. .
A special commission of 12 members
has been named by the French to act as
intermediaries between the Germans
aad the outside world. This eommis
ion, under Lieutenant Colonel Henri,
will include two msjors. three eaptains,
two lieutenant and four interpreters.
stand, it was believed the French would
redouble their efforts la that direction.
It was learned that while Lloyd-George
and Orlando were in conference at the
latter 's hotel, Premier Clemenceau '
sectary appeared there. Thi was be
lieved to presngo a personal attempt
ly the "Ti.ge.r" to induce Orlando and
Ilia associates to postpone their with
drawal. Meanwhile, President Wilson was de
clared by, those close to him to be
"standing pat" on his statement that
Italy cannot have Fiume, the Adriatic
seaport which has "been the crux of
the whole situation.
It was said tho president is willing
to reopen the matter on just one con
dition thii)t the 'Itniliuns shall ack
nowledge unequivocally the principles
contained in the armistice terms and
the "fourteen points" and partially
reiterated by him in his statement yes
terday afternoon.
'Council Now "Big Three"
The president's associates, it was
learned, are urging him to curry his
crusade for open diplomacy further and
issue a new statement, declaring the
principles proclaimed by America shall
bo applied to the entire peace settle
ment thus definitely meeting in ad
vance anv situation similar to tho Ad
riatic question which ehall arise in the
future. By many this suggestion was
accepted as being aimed directly at
,Iu.pan, whose territorial claims in Chi
na are based on a serret treaty, the
same as were Italy's Adriatie claims,
with the single exception of Fiume.
The supreme council, now reduced to
the "'big three," was scheduled to take
up the financial end economic phases
of the treaty today. Despite this fact
it was believed the conferees would
find time to consider further Japan's
claims and China's counter claims re
garding Kiao Chau and the Shantung
peninsula.
(The enemy delegates will bring their
!own servants, but outside the actual
i conference this staff will attend to
whatever the Germans desire.
Marble polishers, upholsterers and
cabinet makers are working feverishly
to prepare the Hall of Mirrors in the
pclare. Carpets, tapestries ami f itrni
tore of the Louis XIV period have ar
rived from government stores. The car
pets alone arc worth ll.ono.OOO.
The table on which the treaty will
lie signed has been completed. It is of
horseshoe shspe, 81 feet long, msde of
oak and pine, and has a green cloth top.
It cost $1600.
A hundred bedrooms in the Hotel Dcs
Reservois and 14 salons overlooking the
pitrk are ready. A large salon on the
first floor will be the delegates' dining
room. The Hotel Catcl has been reont
sitioned and probably will be nucd for
minor Gemma officials and clerks.
SALEM, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 24,
PRESIDENT STANDS PAT
ON FIUME ULTIMATUM
Wilson's Statement Read
And ApproTed By Lloyd
Deorge And Clemenceau
By Lowell MeUett
(United Press correspondent)
Paris, April 24. President
Wilson 'a statement regarding
Fiume was read and approved
'by Premier Lloyd-George and
Premier Clcnienceau heore it
was issued, according to infor- 4c
matiLon Jfrom Teliable sources
today.
The British leader was snd
to have been acquainted with
the contents of the statcmeat
'Monday afternoon, and Olcia-
enceau yesterday. The- latter
was reorted to have declared
it was "admirable'' and that
he "would not change a word"
Lloyd-Gcorge's efforts to ad-
just the aituatioa late yester-
day are understood to have tak-
en the form of assuring Italy
that (treat Britain would abide
toy her treaty obligations (un-
der the pact of Tendon,) which
however, would not include Fi-
time, lie Is said to have en-
dcavored to persuade Wilson to
hold up the statement tempo-
rarily while he negotiated with
Premier Orlando. The latter 'a
uncompromising demand for.,
. Fiume, hewever, resulted in
complete adherence if Wilson's
statement . -
WILSON BLAMED FOR
SPOILING EVERYTHING
Statement Nipped Compromise
In Bud, Declares Itahan
Premier.
Paris, April 24. (United Press.):
"President Wilson's statement ruins
everything," Premier Orlando declared J
today, in an announcement to the press.
"Il appeals to- the Italian people
against their government. I have writ
ten to Premier Clemenceau and Premiei
Lloyd-ficorge that we rems;in allied
with Great Britain and France. We
leave charging them to look after our
interests. It is superfluous to discuss
President Wilson's questions, on which
ho publicly spoke to our disadvantage."
The Italian delegation is scheduled
to leave Paris for Rome tonight.
Compromise Prevented.
"We hr.d just found a compromise,
setting forth Italy's bedrock recession
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Abe Martin
When a travelin' man asked Emmy
Pash, waitress at to
Little Gem res-1
taurlnt t" open his boiled eggs this.tn rjPmorrBtie statesmanship, but, onjclty is grantpil its indeiendence and
u" " r co" -
dence. Somehow yon can't bela feelin'
that you're goto f git th' worst of it
wuen you wiie agrees witn you. .
Responsibilty of Decision Now
Rests With
Feeling
. (BY CAM D. GROAT.)
I (United Press SUff Correspondent)
Paris, April 24. President Wilson having made plain
his attitude iri an unprecedented statement yesterday af
ternoon was declared by his associates today to be stand
ing pat m his determination
According to the president's friends,
he has done his duty, in line with pre
vionsly enunciated principlesind is now
wilting to let matters' rest while the
Italians consider among themselves
what they wish to do. If they decide
to meet his position, be is ready to re
open the question'
The president is understood to have
indicated he made yesterday aUer
noon's statement in order to bring the
Adriatic problem tu a head and clarify
the situation, so the conference might
proceed with other matters.
Home of the American representatives
ure now seeking tu isduee Wilton to
make another statement, pointing out
in what way the principles to which all
tho allies agreed are not to- be carried
out.
Captain Ferrucci, head of the Italian
Orlando Says President
Wilson Seeking To Turn
Italy . Against Rulers
Paris, April 24. (2:30 P. M.)
(United Press.) Premier Or
lando, replying to Presidont
Wilson this afternoon declared
he "earnestly protests against
the offensive supposition that
tho Italians will submit to any
save their owu terms."
WiUon's statement, Orelnndo
declared, was intended to "set
the Italian people against their
government. "
In explaining his reply, which
wi.b issued through the Italian
press bureau, Orlando said he
had "copied Wilson's method,
which is an innovation."
BRITISH HESITATE TO
TAKE SIDES IN ISSUE
London Newspapers Slow To
Declare rositonsln
Controversy.
London, April 24. (L'nited Press.)
The London press was reluctant to take
sides in the Fiume questions, generally
adopting- a conciliatory attitude.
Despite evidences of the entire in
compatibility of the old and new diplo
macy, Italy accepted the 14 points,"
said the Xews. ,4It is not logically
oiisible for her to pose ss the champion
of open covenants and at the name time
press claims based on secret agree
ments." "Italy's friends must wish and pray
that she will hearken to the appeal
breathing the prineiples on which her
own restoration, unity and national so
lidarity are based." the Times deelnred.
"England and France cannot admit
Italy's right to pick the nvomhle
clcuses from tho pa't of London, re
jecting the unfavorable. If she insists
on the rsrt, she shalj have the whole
pact, which will leave her without Fi
ume. ' '
The Chronicle believes that other na
tions benefitting from fiume probably
would prefer Itnlian control to thsf of
the JugoHlavs, who milit be expected'
to favor their own hinterland.
"President Wilson ' antral was a.
momentous Innovation," said
Chronicle. "At first niM it mav seem i
'the enntrarv. there has been too much
in nllftiating all questions. The
:M(.,.ption in ItaJv's case creates a dan
ef,r to the league of notions."
U f 1 1
W i.i M . - ... I it M
1919.
Italians, Is
In Paris.
that Italy cannot have Fiume.
press bureau, said the delegation was
discussing a proposition by Premier
Lloyd George, offering a possible ooin
promise, when Wilson statement was re
ceived. The session was immediately
dissolved, hePmid, the delegation decid
ing that further discussion was useless.
"You can come to the station this
afternoon and aec us leave."
Ferrucci declared there would be no
answer to tho president, since his state
ment was not given to the Italians di
rect. The Italians probably will inform
the supreme council now the "big
three" that it is departing. Ferrucci
reiterated that Wilson had disregarded
the principle of self-deteroiiuation re
garding Fiume. ,
At he "white house" it was stated
that no further announcement would be
made at this time.
AGAINST PRESIDENT
French Newspapers, Except
Socialist, Opposed fo Wil
son's Stand.
Paris, April 24. (ITnitea Press.)
The French press with the exception of
the socialist organs today was bitter iu
its denunciation of President Wilson.
"Why wnit until the Germans are
called in!" asked tho Matin,
"Why were other government unable
to foresee tho rupture t"
"President Wilson has cut his bridges
behind him," said the Journal. "A so
lution is vitally necessnrv, llulv, Kng-
land and France having agreed to make
no separate peace."
"President Wilson has Bhaken the al
liance, throwing in tho face of our Ital
ian friends the most peremptory refusal
of tlieir claims," the Echoe I)e Paris
(declared. "He innj's the alternative
of the alliance submitting to his will or
abandonini; the unniiiiuitv of the front
presented to the eneiMV."
"President Wilson has set the powder
(.fire," declared the Petit oJurnal.
The Verite (socialist), deelnred thnt
"Wilson eihibits a wisdom and probity
based on equity ami reason alone."
Spckane Prepares Welcome
For Heroes of 361st Infantry
Spokane, Wash., April 24.- Spokane
todav was piittiiijf the finisbiue touches
on what promises to be the greatest
celebration in her history tomorrow
when the Sfllst regiment of the 9lt di
vision and the flying circus both hit
town in the early dawn and stay most
of the dav. While the crack flycm of
the circus are defving death above the
city, the troops wil be moving along-l
the busincM streets in parade.
The wnr tronhv train, here for three
hours early last night drew 2.1,000 spee
tators.
Danzi? Will Be Free City
Under League Of Nations
Paris. April IM. Final decision on
the disjMjsition of Pi nzig, announced
tlip'this afternoon, makes that Dort a free
city under the leairue of nations. The
compete ajitonmy in local ffairs.
Poland and Germany are ...iven free-
jdom of passage across the Polish cor-
ridor to the city.
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Rome Crowds Clamor For
Recognition Of Italy's
Aspirations As To r iisi
Rome, April 23. (United
Press.) Record breaking dem
onstrations were held here to
night in favor of recognition of
Italian aspirations.
Great crowds, bearing the
flags of the redeemed cities, tra
versed the city in every direc
tum. Several deputies made
speeches, demanding annexation
of Finnic Knd urging Premier
Orlando and Foreign Minister
Sonuino to withdraw from the
conference unless Italian claims
are recognised. The crowds did
not disperse until after mid
night. Paris, April 24. (United
Tress.) Premier Orlando, after
reading President Wilson's
statement, was unofficially re
ported today to have telegraph
ed instructions to Rome for mili
tary protection of the American
embassy and of the American
consulates throughout Italy.
This alleged action was accept
ed as Indicating the premier
feari that violent public dem
onstrations will occur.
TRANSPORT BRINGS
3000 YANKS HOME
Matsonia Reaches Newport
News TodayMore Units
On High Seas.
Newport News, Va Ajril 24. (Uni
ted Press.) Bringing more than 30tlt!
men, the United States transport Mat
sonia arrived here today from St. Jia
zaire, Fraaec.
Practically all the well men abroad
are members uf the 2"ith division, Kan
sas, Missouri national guard. There were
also 20U sick and wounded.
Other Ships En Route. '
Washington, April 2A. (United
Press.) Transport sailings were an
nounced by the war department today
as follows:
Battleship Vermont, Brest to New
port News, duo Mav 4 with S.lrd pioneer
infantry, field and ataff headquarters
rompnny, medical detachment, compa
nies A. B snd C; casual company R27,
scattered; compnnv F and detachment
of company E, 114th engineers.
Battleship New Hampshire, Brest to
Newport News, no date given, with ii.'trd
pioneer infantry, supply company medi
cul detachment, second battalion head
quarters, company 1), E, F and G; evac
uation hospital number 1 1.
Oaserta Due May 3.
TransiHirt, Cnsertn, Marseilles lo New
York, due May 3 with Htith company,
transportation company; C.'Sth aero
siiudron; 6'illth aero squadron; air,
service vasual couiiany nunilii 7; oOthj
aero squudron; casual compan.. num
bers 3901, colored, scattered; .111-0, sig
nal corps; 311 1(1, const artillery; 3918,
Colorado; .ID.'il, scattered, colored; SH
cial casual company numbers 39,Vi, dis-
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Controversy One
Of Secret Pacts vs.
Wilson's 14 Points
By Robert J. Bender
(United Press stuff correspondent)
Washington, April 24. Decision on
whether the pact of London or the
president's armistice proHisnl shall
prevail at the peace conference, is ex
pected within 24 hunrs.
If the pact of London - secret
nreenient 'between Kngland, France
ind Iticly, whereby Jtaly's objectives
were promised by the other allies
wins out, President Wilson probably
will leave the conference.
If the armistice agreement s'gned by
all the allied powers prevails, Italy
must yield on her demands for Fiume,
quit the conference or send new dele
gates.
Showdown Evident
The situation is regarded 4ierc aa a
definite and final showdown between
1919 model diplomacy and the age old
statecraft involving secret treaties.
President Wihon, it is stetad h'ne, has
the support of Lloyd George nnd Pre
mier Clemenceau in refusing Fiume to
Italy.
Japan, playing her usual silent band,
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8Tanth rrvaj cwrrn
Postmaster General Ssjs
"Selfish Private Interests"
Behind Movement To Re
move Hia
PUBLISHERS THREATEN
POLITICAL HEAD, OMRS
Agitation Of Opponents Fdi
L Axe To Grind Biased For
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roDwiar lissansracusa
With Mail Service.
Washington, April 24. (United
Press.) Tq the uetivity of ' selfish pri
vate interests" which on kiuwwl He
charges, went so far aa to tlireaiva hit)
polictinl bead, Postmaster Burleson at
tributes his widespread unpopularity ia
the country today.
ii(f icultics ot war service, bo says,
have offered fertile grounds in which
these "interests" sowed the sesd f
discontent.
Thu railroads, opponents or the fMiecl
post, and publishers, angry at the sec
ond class postage rates, Were cited by
Burleson as among those lnflcenuu mi
work in opposition to bim now.
He recited two instances, when, h
suid, representatives of certain classes)
of publications culled on hiui md inti
mated his political future might be shat
tered by their force if he did not move
to repeal or suspend tho law increasing
second class postago rates.
"I like popularity," he said, "but I
am not going to make any sacrifices t
in v public duty to cttnin it, or to belli
it."
Enemy Agitation Blamed.
Because of attacks uiion the post
master general from every part of the
country, including a demand upon Pres
ident Wilson by New Knglana iwwo
crats for his removal from office, lb
United Press interrogated him, en why,
in his belief, he was no unpopular, la
an exclusive interview, he summed up
his reaeons in the following sentense:
"To the fact that my )licy as
public official runs counter to certain
more or less selfish interest and t
the further fact that the publie general-,
ly is not informed as to tho purpose of
lav policy and the conditions Bndcr
which it is determined and carried
out."
In amplification, he said that "alo.nn
with the many other inconveniences)
with which the people have had to con
tend during the world wnr and world-
may well see in the present situation,
authorities believe, the attitude which
will be shown by the allied leaders to
ward her territorial aims in t'liina.
With announcement today that the
Italian iblegates imbt delay their
threatened departure home, officials
hoped Italy is ready to "talk turkey"
Her delegates made the supreme fight
and apparently were beaten. Their
government cannot accuse them of not
making every effort, next to breaking
up the conference, to gain their object
ives. Compromise Fotseen
The question here, in the view of
diplomatic and official quarters here
today centered on what the allies)
would g!vc Italy in the way of aaval
base facilities to take the plaee or Fi
ume. On her eastern coast, Italy has n
seaport nothing that would wake
naval base between Venice and Brin
disi. Italians insist that this eaanob
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DEFAMERS