Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 316, 18 November 1918 — Page 1

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CONGRESS TO ' ADJOURN AT ONCE UNTIL NEW SESSION War Revenue Bill' 'With.. Revisions Suggested by McAdoo Cannot be Presented Until December.

ACTION ON "DRY" BILL (Tiy Associated Tress) WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 The war revenue bill the senate finance committee, agreed today, can not be reported to the senate before the new session of congress opens Dec. 2. Because of the certain delay in the committee, due to Secretary McAdoo's proposal for downward revision to make the total levy $6,000,000,000 for 1919 and $4,000,000,000 for 1920. it was the concensus of opinion that tha present session of congress might we'l be adjourned at once. This raport was given to majority Leader Martin in connection with adjournment plans. With the senate awaiting the revenue bill and having little other business, and with thi house virtually suspended under the three-day recess program, leaders proceeded with the plan to effect an early adjournment until the new sessions open two weeks hence. Goes to President. Controversy over the proposal to fix 1920 tax rates in the pending bill was renewed today with Republicans again voicing strong opposition. Decisions on thi3 and other revision questions were deferred. Final legislative action was taken today by ths senate on the cation "war time" prohibition bill, effective July 1. next, and continuing during demobilization. The measure will go Thursday to President Wilson for his approval confidently expected by prohibition advocates. George II. Moses of New Hampshire was sworn in as a member of the senate today after a sharp debate in which Chairman Pomerene of the committee on privileges and elections attempted to defer the action pendin? investigation by the committee of charges of foreign larity Jn the New Hampshire election on Nov. 5. French Sing "Over There" in Joyful Celebration pKthe Allied, Victory (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 18. The population of Paris, after an imposing celebration of the liberation of Alsace and Lorraine, turned out again last night and crowded the streets, particularly the important boulevards which were all lighted in full glory as in times before the war. Until long after midnight this morning voices in laughter and song filled the air. The people were delirious and happy. They sang and danced. With linked bands they whirled round every American soldier whom they met. The conventions disappeared. - Young and old were kissing and being kissed. They sang not only French tunes and English songs, rut American favorites like "Over There" and "Dixie." Stimulus to Recruiting for Merchant Marine WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. The ond of hostilities apparently has given impetus to recruiting for the merchant marine. The shipping board announced today that the enrollment of 1,000 men last week was higher than the weekly average during the war period. St John's Holds Service of Thanks for Victory Pnnt;! services of thanks for the were held Sunday at St. John's Lutheran church, the pastor preach'ng three 6crmons on the occasion. The ccngrcgntlon kneeled in prayer of thankseiving and thanks for the success of democracy. THEATER PANIC FATAL CAPTELLON. Spain, Nov. 18. A fa'nl panic occurred In a motion picture thratve hoppe Inst night when fin rnldentified , person cried "Fire." i 7h theatre was crowded, most of tho snf itors being cliitdren and twenty cliildrrn and one soldier were trampled to dr-tith. Twelve children were injured severely and 25 slightly. The Weather For Indiana, by the United Statea Wathrr F -ireau Fair tonight except rain in northeast portion, colder. Tuesday fair. Today's Temperature. Noon 41 Yesijrday. Maximum ... 64 Minimum 47 For Wayne County by V. E. Moore. Continued unsettled tonight, probably rain. Tuesday partly cloudy and continued old tcnight and Tuesday. General Conditions The storm reported over the western portion of North America has moved eastward general rain's cn the lakes and southward to the gulf. Very high barometric pressure is moving into the United States from the Pacific coast, and will cause a break In the storm within 20 hours or less. There is no indication of any severe co'd weather for fhp next 8 hours at least.

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British troops entering Lille. The joy of the inhabitants, grownups and little folk, of the towns retaken by the allies in their great drive that brought the war to an end, Knew no bounds. The victorious allied soldiers on entering the towns were wildly cheered. Adults and children ran. along beside the soldiers, taking hold of their arras and even hugging and kissing them. Girls fell into line and marched beside the heroes. The happiness the soldiers brought repaid them for their effort3. Note that they, too, are enjoying the celebration. , ,

Cheering Throngs of Belgian (By Associated Press) GHENT. Belgium, No. 18. King Albert, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold cf Belgium made their official entrance into Ghent today. Huge crowds, delirious with enthusiasm, lined the streets. The royal party moved through cheering throngs amid showers of roses and chrysanthemums. Every balcony, window and roof was covered with people, seme of whom clung perilously to chimneys and cornices. The royal party entered through the Bruges gate at 11 o'clock. The king wore the uniform of a Belgian general, without decorations." lie rode a tall bey horse. Prince Leopold, in the uniform of a private soldier of a second line regiment. -rode a, white- prancing Arabian. Both the king and the prince had steel helmets on their heads. The queen looked slender and girlish as she sat her huge brown horse with elegant ease. She wore a simple champagne-colored habit. The troops wihch entered the city formed flvj first division of the' Belgian army. In peace times these men were quartered at Ghent. They were given a great reception by the citizens, their battered helmets and tattered uniforms bearing evidence of the recent fighting. The flag borne by the troops is inscribed with the name of the "Clarckem," the place where this division smashed the German lines on Sent 28 and entered Houlthult forest. The royal party halted in center of Place d'Arne3 and reviewed the whola first division, these soldiers being veterans of the whole four years war. As the regiments filed past, with their bands playing the king and prince saluted and the queen bowed and smiled. As the crowds cheered, the king seemed deeply affected. Prince Leopold was serious and imperturable, being busy in curbing his nervous steed. Simone van der Leyne, a ten-year-HUNGARIAN TROOPS ORDERED MOBILIZED (By Associated Press) BASEL. Nov. 18 The Hungarian government has ordered the mobilization of troops on a pretext that it is necessary for the maintenance of order, according to a Prague dispatch from the Czecho-Slovak press bureau, which quotes advices from Skalitz. Four classes have been called upon and among the troops mobilized are Slovaks. PARIS. Nov. 18. Anton Korosep. president' of the Jugo-Slav national council, the provisional government of the Jugo-S'avi.'? countries formerly ruled ry Austria-Hungary, q in Paris to establish relations with the entente governments. Davis Formally Named Ambassador to England Tiy Associated Press WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. John W. Davis wa formally nominated by President Wilson to be American ambassador to Great Britain and Alexander C King, of Atlanta, Ga., was nominated to succeed Mr. Davis as solicitor general. Inicrnrban Station at Kendallville Robbed FT. WAVNE, Ind., Nov. 18. Robbers blew the safe in the office of the Ft. Wyne and Northwestern Interurman station at Kendallville early today and tosk the entire cash receipts of Saturday's and Sunday's business. The exact amount has not been ascertained, but probably will be several hundred dollars. The work of the robbers was not known until this morning, when Charles Kemp, the arept, wpnt to the office

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Work in Fre eing French Greet Entrance Royalty Into Ghent old girl, rushed through the line of j lancers and presented a bouquet to the queen. An afde lifted the child ana the queen kissed her on both cheeks. The little girl then returned proudly to her mother and exclaimed with mingled pride and awe: "Mother, thsj queen kissed me. Queen Elizabeth s gracious act was cheered by the throng. The crowd then sang the "Brabanconne" and wound up with a tremendous outburst of applause. King Albert then went to the city hall, where he was received by acting Mayor An- j eeele, who expressed the admiration of the citizens for the king's attitude, during the war. In replying, the king said: i ,"Th.e citizens of tQhent,i,ve. proved;; themselves worthy descendants of Van Artevelde, who suffered privations and i tyranny, with sanra grrttufr llftitnd j CZECHS PREPARING TO LEAVE RUSSIA TO ALLIED AID (By Associated Press) PEKING, Nov. 18. Whatever aid is sent to Russia henceforth will be considered for the Russians alone, the correspondent is informed by the Czecho-Slovak headquarters at Vladivostok, as the Czechs have amply cared for the allied forces, furnishing munitions, supplies and money. With Bohemia freed, the Czechs have no further interest in Russia's national ambitions. They are anxious to leave for their homes. The delivered Czechs could negotiate an armistice with the Bolsheviki along the Volga and pass through European Russia toward their homeland, but they await word regarding the allies' Russian policy. The Czechs were ready for a frontal attack, but being greatly outnumbered, were forced to retreat eastward to save their forces. One-fifth of the Czech forces already have been killed j or wounded in the Russian fighting, j Regardless of the outcome of the : aid planned by France and America, I the Russian civilians along the present lines must be sustained throughout the winter. E. N. Frazar, member j of the American Red Cross commis-1 sion, says the organization is equipped j to handle the situation. Early reports j stating that there were 100,000 refu-1 gees are dwindling. All those really J in need from Vladivostok to Omsk I are receiving attention. The number beyond there is unknown. The Czechs are not enthusiastic about the American aid, saying that those being assisted are the same people who betrayed the Czechs traveling across Siberia toward France. NAMES COMMITTEE TO DRAFT STATE G. 0. P. PLATFORM (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 18 Roscoe Kipper of Boonville. state senator elect, and Harry Tuthill, Michigan City, representative elect, were named by Governor Goodnco today as members of the first of the legislative committees to draft republican platform measures to be presented to the general assembly next year. Both are former circuit court judges and among the bills they will write will be that making the attorney-general an appointive instead of an elective officer. The governor has received word from Samuel Benz, of English, representative elect from Crawford and Washington counties, that he can not serve as the democratic member of the legislative visiting committee because of illness-

'7 - and Belgian Towns of Huns REVOLT AT METZ CAUSES ANXIETY TO POPULATION Paris Editor, First Frenchman to Enter City, Receives Lively Greeting. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 18 Louis Forest, one of the editors of the Matin, succeeded in entering Metz, his home town, yesterday. He was the first Frenchman to enter since hostilities ceased. He vat giyjn a lively w-elcome by the populace, although German soldiers iormea unaer tne leadership of two Socialist workmen and a non-commissioned officer. The membership of the council was made up of a few workmen and many soldiers. Governor von Lequis attempted to resist and marched a squadron of cavalry with machine guns to the Place des Armes. He ordered the cavalry to charge, but they fraternized with the mutineers. The governor then ordered all the authorities to place themselves at the service of the revolutionists. All went well at first, but the influence of the council proved evanescent and the council lost all popularity. When it was seen that the troops wcu'd not be able to get away at once the soldiers got out of handj and pillaged the military stores. A! civic guard was formed but on Satur-j day one of the last German regiments to leave broke into a champagne fac-i tory at Moulins. There was trouble I and the civic guards had to retreat; when the drunken soldiers began to i use machine guns. The situation at Metz, M. Forest re rounaea Dy armea bands and the population is anxious for the arrival of French troops. M. Forest found H. Houpert, managing editor of the Lorraine de Metz, who was released from the German . . . . I prison November 1, getting ready to j issue the first number of his news- j paper on the day the French enter the ; city. There were three newspapers j in Metz before the war and Houpert ! is going to publish his first number; with the three titles at the top of the ! first page. He explained he was go- j ing to do this so as not to take advantage of the fact that he was the ' firsi one to return. I Launch Campaign to Draw Children from American Industries (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 An active campaign to secure the return to school of thousands of children who have been drawn into industry during the war emergency has been launched by the children's bureau of the department of labor. An announcement today said letters had been sent to all state officials responsible for the enforcement of school attendance and child labor laws, asking their co-operation. The bureau also has enlisted the cooperation of the local child welfare committees of the council of national defense, the federal employment service and the boys' working reserve. Thousands of children, the announcement said, was drawn into unsuitable occupations during the war by the attraction of high wages. In many instances children under 14 are being employed more than eight hours a day, it was said, and children as young as five years have been found in industry. BAVARIAN QUEEN DIES. PARIS, November IS Queen Maria Theresa of Bavaria Cied on Thursday, according to the Tageblatt of Munich ,

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Department of Justice Warns Americans Against ProGerman Sentiment Favoring Leniency for Central Powers. COMPUTE INDEMNITY (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. Government agents see evidence that German propaganda machinery in the United States is being put in working order again to promote sentiment of leniency toward Germany in peace terms. Consequently department of justice officials today warn that the public should remain watchful against resumption of organized propaganda by interests formerly actively ' proGerman, and for the past year passive. Concerted movements is apparent, officials say. There is no organized leadership, it is believed, but local interests have taken their cue from official pleas, from Germany for leniency. Mast Pay Indemnity. Study of Germany's financial situation has been undertaken by government agencies here with a view to throwing lipht on the ability of the German nation to pay big sum3 as reparation for the devastation of Invoded countries. Unofficial reports indicate that Germany's national debt represented mainly by war loans held within the empire is now nearly $35,000,000,000 or almost half of the estimated national wealth of 80 billions. Although there has been no official announcement or intimation of the aggregate smount which the allies will expect Germany to pay, it is certain to run into billions of dollars and necessarily the terms of payment must accord with Germany's ability to pay. The victorious allies will not concern themselves primarily, It is believed, with Germany's redemption of her own national debt since this is largely internal. Comparatively small amounts of German war bonds are owned outside of Germany. FOOD PROBLEM IS A7EST BEFORE THE ALLIES (By Associated Press) LONDON, Nqv. 18 John It. Clynes, British food controller, writing in the Sunday Times, says: "One of the problems which lie before Great Britain and her allies in the immediate future, is the feeding of destitute and almost starving masses on the continent of Europe. There is no doubt that the condition of the enemy countries and some of the neutrals is almost on the border line of starvation. This matter is one which we cannot afford to ignore. Victory as well as war imposes obligations on us. "It is a satisfaction to me to have, in conjunction with Mr. Hoover, M. Boret and Signor Crespi. set up the interallied food council, through which we have been able to provide food for the allies, and now can be used to arrange supplies for recovered territories, and lastly, for enemy countries. Our allies and the recovered territories will certainly have the first claim on our attention. "The emancipated peoples in Belgium and northern France, Italy and the Balkans already are receiving supplies through our interallied organization. We must of necessity be satisfied as to the actual conditions of the German people before sending our help to them. "Next week I hope to discuss the whole situation with Mr. Hoover and the other food controllers at a meeting of the interallied council." FOUR KILLED IN SOUTHERN RIOT (By Associated Press) WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. Nov. 18. Order was restored here today after a night of rioting in which four persons were killed and a score injured when a mob attempted to lynch Russell High, a negro, held in the city jail on charges of shooting a farmer, the county sheriff and attacking the farmer's wife. The negro, who was not positively identified is believed to have been removed elsewhere for safe keeping. ' Arrival of 1T5 soldiers from Camp Greene early today had a pronounced effect on the mob which dispersed. BAN RE-IMPOSED ON WAYNE COUNTY Dr. J. M. Bulla, county health officer, issued the following statement this afternoon. Closing ban Is again placed on Wayne county. The order is to close all schools, churches, theatres, picture shows, lodge meetings, and all places of public meetings. No loafing allowed In any places of business. This order to be in force and effect from this date until Dec. 1, 1918. at 12 o'clock midnight, unless otherwise ordered.

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Throngs Kiss Flag v Carried by French Force Through City . ) (By Associated Press) MULHAUSEN, Nov. 18. No words can picture the triumphant entrance of the French troops into this city, nor express the wild joy of the people who crowded the streets to applaud their liberators. Flowers, tobacco, and cockades were thrown to the soldiers as they marched along. General Hirschauer headed his troops.. Men and women rushed forward and piously kissed the folds cf the flag borne by the 344th infantry, the cheers of the populace grew until

the troops arrived at the city hall I where the city authorities welcomed General Hirschauer and his staff. FORMER KAISER MAY BE FORCED TO RETURN HOME Conditions in Holland Compel Hohenzollern to go Back to Germany, Report Says. (By Associated Press) LONDON, Nov. .18 The Potsdam soldiers' and workmen's committee learns that William Hohenzollern intends to return to Germany because of disturbances In Holland, according to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company. The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin states that he is likely to be permitted to return. MAARN, Holland, ( Nov. 18 Count Charles von Bentinck, son of Count Godard, in an interview today declared that his father was unaware of the intended coming of the former German emperor until last Sunday when the Dutch government telephoned asking him .if he would receive the exile. The count "acceded to the request as a duty to the Dutch government. The former emperor's host seems somewhat embarrassed over the delicate charge given him as his family has considerable English connections. Count Charles said that he asked the former emperor: "Well, how. long will you remain?" "That depends upon the Dutch government," was the reply. There are no indications that the former crown prince intends to join his father. Prince Eitel Frederich, son of the former emperor, has appealed to his comrades of the Potsdam garrison to plac themselves at the disposal of tne new government in Germany. The former j German empress baa arri vttT !n""Huflant!f 'MaSlng the trip hy airplane, Xaccordingto the. 2aaar correspondent of the Amsterdam Telegraaf. STATE "FLU" BAN NOT CONTEMPLATED 'By Associated Press! INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 18. No statewide ban against public meetings because of Influenza is contemplated at this time. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health said today, unless the sitaation becomes worse than at present. Reports to the state board indicate that the disease, with pneumonia, is approaching almost to the epidemic stage again in some communities of the state. The state board of health will meet Thursday to hear general reports on the situation throughout Indiana. The board is said to favor strict local supervision. The situation in Indianapolis again is causing alarm to the local health authorities. Hope for Close Union of Britain and U. S. Is Expressed by King By Associated Press) LONDON, Nov. 18 At the close of the entertainment given for American soldiers and sailors and women war workers at the Palace theatre tonight. Vice Admiral William S. Sims, commander of the American naval forces in British waters, read a message he had received from the king In answer to a letter sent to the British sovereign by himself and Major General Biddle on behalf of the American sailors and soldiers present. The king's answer read: "It is with feelings of gratitude and sincere pleasure that I received the letter you addressed to me in the name of the American sailors and soldiers who are assembled this evening under the auspices of the British committee for entertaining American forces. In the unity of our cause and our memories fostered by comradeship in arms. I see the realization of my finest hopes that the American and English peoples united by ties of closest friendship, will ever advance together along the path of progress and civilization. "GEORGE R, I." British Secretary Sends Message of Appreciation for Polish Aid in War (By Asroclited Press) LONDON. Nov. 18 A. J. Balfour, secretary of state for foreign affairs, has sent the following letter to the Polish national committee: "At this moment when'the armistice has set the scale, on. the united efforts of the allies in the cause of freedom, his majesty's government is more than ever conscious of the loyal co-operation which it. received from the Poles during the course of this cruel war. It is a great pleasure for me to beg you. on behalf of bis majesty's government, to convey to the Polish people a message of our sincere congratulations."

YANK TROOPS NEAR GERMAN TERRITORY IN ADVANCE Third American Army Enters Belgian Territory Evacuated by Germans Advance Toward Rhine Goes Without Hitch.

GREETED BY VILLAGERS Oy Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. Reporting today on the march of the third American army into Belgian territory evacuated by the Germans, General Pershing announced that by nightfall yesterday the advance element had reached the line Ecouvaiez-Sorbev Mars la Dour, or near the German border. Major General Diekman, in command of the third army, was in command of the third division at the time of Its defense on the Marne. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY NORTHEAST OF VERDUN. Nov. 18. Two 16-inch cannon which were turned over to the Americans at Spincourt on Saturday, were used by the Germans to shell the Verdun region. Forty-two guns of various calibers were turned over. The 16-inch guns were taken apart by the Germans in three sections, each section being drawn by a tractor. The entrance of the Americans into Spincourt on Saturday was one of the most spectacular features of the American advance. Although the details of the American plan had been communicated by wireless tothe Germans, the carrying out of the' schedule was delayed. The Americans were expected at Spincourt at 10 o'clock, but did not arrive until two in the afternoon because of roads which were shatered by shell fire. Glad It Was Over. Lieutenant Emmet Gruner, of St Louis represented the first army, with Lieutenant Robert Nicholson, of Salisbury, N. C, going as military expert to see that the guns were all in good condition. The lieutenants were accompanied by an Infantry sergeant nd four privates. Lieutenant Gruner. the sergeant and one private went aaU.Ia 5Jk "-utornQhiU? .carry Ing a wnlteTlagnaeutenant Nicholson and tbe. other privates- followed. - Upon reaching the outskirts of Spincourt, they were met by a lone German lieutenant who spoke English. He conducted the Americans to the village hotel where billets had been provided.- After saying that he was glad to see them and expressing relief that his responsibility was past, the German said: "I am damn glad the war Is over." As the Americans entered Spincourt the rear guards of German divisions which had held the place were just withdrawing, the Germans r ejoicing as they marched away. A few artillerymen were pottering around the big gunns as if they dreaded leaving tfceir pets behind. All the connon were camouflaged and some had names. One eight-inch gun was named Martha and had a prominent place on the front line. The German lieutenant escorted the Americans to the hotel and endeavored to make them comfortable. Lieutenant Nicolson and the German began checking the guns and continued the work until dark. Then the German entertained the two lieutenants at dinner. The German continued wearing his side arms until after the dinner, the American also wearing theirs. 3.500 Guns Waiting. After the dinner, the German said that he thought that he did not need arms, but remarked that he had felt nervous during the afternoon after the German Infantry had retreated, as he was uncertain as to what the American might do. All three took off their side arms and spent the night at the hotel. The German slept on the first floor and the Americans directly above. They had breakfast together and finished checking the guns, ofter Lieut. Graner gave the German a receipt for them. Just before noon the German ordered the hotel to serve chocolate and beean nackins: ud his effects. He told the Americans that 3.500 machine guns awaited them in Longuyon. Two orderlies Drought up his horse 8nd tucking tho receipt into an Inside pocket, the enemy officer mounted, saying gcod bye. Then he added: "I hope my troubles are over for a while. I hope to forget all about guns and war and battle fields forever." He rode away, his orderlies following him in a hcrse-drawn cart. APPROACHING RHINE. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN LORRAINE. Sunday, Nov. 17. Early tomorrow morning the American advance toward the Rhine will be resumed and another big step on the road toward the heart of Germany will be taken. Today's advance went without a hitch. The roads over which the Americans marched were frozen during th greater part of the day. This made the walking hard, but not nearly so difficult as it was in the recent past,when mud and wire had to be negotiated. The troops have moved out of a shell-torn area where the roads have been hastily and temporarily repaired. It is a relief to the men, because behind the German lines the roads are in excellent condition. .Villages and towns along the route looked peaceful, except for some here and there which had been scarred by explosions of aerial bombs. ' , These were the only physical traces of warContinued On Page Fourteen.)