Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 319, 21 November 1918 — Page 1

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WAR EFFORTS OF AMERICA SHOWN TO BE STUPENDOUS

, arcat Accomplishment of United States in MenMoney and Material Shown by Statistics. MADE VICTORY CERTAIN (By Associated Press) AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Tuesday, Nov. 19. The exlent of America's military effort in France at the time the armistice was declared is shown by statistics which i The Associated Press Is now permit7 ted to make public. While the stupendous figures, to tell the story, are In themselves amazing, it. should be remembered that they show only a part of the great effort made In war preparations in men, money and material. On the m cm In ft of Nov. 11. the United States had In Franca 78.391 officers and l.Sl-,376 men, a total of almost 2,000.000. As has already been announced, there were 750,000 combat troops in the Argonne action. This number dacs not include the American units engaged on other parts of the front. Man power alone, however, was but one factor In the preparations for American participation in the war. Behind it lay vast machinery which was required in operations. Railway and motor roads were constructed and across these were brought locomo- . tlves. cara, rails and motor transport cf every kind. Railroad Service. Behind this attain was the requisite food, clothing and general supplies for the men; as well a3 dockage and warehouse construction. Every effort of civil life, plus the requirements of war, was extrted. The American army has . brought over to France and has in operation 967 standard gauge locomotives and 13,174 standard gauge freight cars of American manufacture. In addition it has In service 350 locomotives and 973 cars of, foreign origin. To meet demands which the existing French railways were unable to meet, 843 miles cf standard gauge railway were constructed. Five hundred miles of this have been built since Jane 1. On top of this, the department of light-railways reports the construction of 115 miles of road and 140 miles of German ,' light railway were repaired and put in operation. Two hundred and twentyfive miles of French railway were op-1 erated by the Americans. These figures represent a fairly goodFized railway company, but railways represent only a fraction of the trans port effort. Modern warfare is motor warfare and it is virtually impossible to present In figures, this phase of the work of the American army. In building new roads as the exigencies of battle operations required, In keeping French roads repaired under the ceaseless tide of war u transport and in constructing bridges in devastated tattle regions, American engineers worked day and night. The whole region behind the American lines is full of typical American road machinery, much of it a character never before peen in Europe. To do this work, the American expeditionary forces had In operation on November 11,-more than 53,000 motor vehicles of all description. ': Munition Held Ready. Even at the present stage of the armistice, which may precede peace, It is not permissible to hint at the vast stores of munitions and armament brought over and held in readiness. The Associated Press, however, ' Is allowed to give approximate figures showing what has been accomplished In the accumulation of food supplies. It will be seen that the American Expeditionary forces were in no danger of being placed on short rations, had the war continued, although the Americans had promised the allies vast quantities of food, in addition to their own needs. In army terms, one ration represents the quantity of each article each man is entitled daily. It is interesting to note the supply of some of the principal ration components on hand today. For .Instance, the Americans have 390.000,000 rations of beans alone. 183,000,000 rations of flour and flour substitutes; 267,000.000 rations of milk: 161,000.000 rations of butter or substitutes: 143.000.000 rations of sugar; 89,000,000 rations of meat; 57.000.000 rations of coffee, and 113,000,000 .rations of rice, hominy and other foodstuffs. There are requisites such as flavorings, fruits, candy and potatoes In proportion, while for smokers there are 701,000,000 rations of cigarettes and tobacco In other forms. Army authorities point out that these vast necessary supplies for the army represent food economies on the part of the people at home. Without such economies, the work would have been virtually impossible, nor would the Americans have been able to promise certain of the allies great assistance in meeting their requirements during the winter. The Associated Press is informed that the American army has engaged to give French two million pounds of meat. 5.500,000 pounds of beans and rire flourand milk in proportion. To the British 8,000,000 pounds of J 'wheat was promised, while the Belgians were assured that they would receive 4,500,000 pounds of rations or fill kinds. Increased Dockage Facilities. It Is difficult to describe in exact figures what the American expeditionary forces have done in the construction and Improvement of dockage and warehouses since the first troops landed. This work has been propori Continued on Page Twelve)

Wilson Will Direct Flight of Airplanes Through Telephone (By Associated Press). WASHINGTON, Nov. 21. President Wilson, speaking into "an ordinary telephone mouth-plect in his study, at the White House, will direct thi? flight over Washington today of a squadron of six army airplanes. Pilots of the planes will maneuver their machines according to orders issued by the president through a radiophone, or wireless telephone, which recently has been perfected by wcr department experts.

CHARGE HOLLAND WITH VIOLATION OF NEUTRALITY Protest Made by Allies as Result of Permission Given German Troops to Enter Holland. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 21. The allied governments have decided to send an official protest to the Dutch government against the violation of Holland's neutrality as a result of her permitting German troops to cross the province of Limburg in their retreat from Belgium, according to the Echo de Paris. Limburg is a long, irregular province of Holland, nearly 105 miles in length. For 28 miles from its lower extremity, it lies between the province of Limburg. Belgium and Rhine provinces. Germany. It the widest point Iri this region it is 19 miles between Belgian and German soil. Just north of Sittard. Limburg province narrows down to less than five miles. It was reported frcm Paris on November 19, that German troops returning to Germany from Belgium, had to cross the Dutch province of Limburg and the charge was made that the passage was made with the sanction of the Dutch authorities. REVOLT IMPROBABLE ROTTERDAM, NoV. 17. There is no revolution in Holland nor is there likely to be. Pieter J. Troelstra, the socialist leader, speaking today at a great labor congress here at which 1,538 trades unions and labor organizations were represented, not only repudiated violent methods but admitted that his earlier bellicose utterances had resulted in a misunderstanding of his position. Extremists who would introduce Bolshevism are in a hopeless minority in Holland. Soldiers and civic and labor societies desireTefonns, but by lawful methods. Small outbreaks occurred recently as a result of warstrained nerves. There was an overwhelming response to the call for civic guards to maintain order. Apparently reading the signs of the times, the government will give immediate attention to the labor program. Its appeal to the people not to jeopardize chances of obtaining food supplies j from the allies by domestic violence has been a powerful deterrent to those who might have caused trouble. No disturbances were reported anywhere tonight. FRENCH TROOPS TO ENTER BUDAPEST (By Associated Press). PARIS, Nov. 21. The Duke of Orleans, the pretender to the French throne in the Bourbon-Orleans succes sion, has sent a telegram to Premier Clemenceau, expressing his admira tion and gratitude over the great heroism shown by the French soldiers and thanking the premier for what he has done for France. Premier Clemenceau, in reply thanked the duke for his telegram, adding that the French victory was due to the soldiers who vied with each other in heroism. U ,S. TROOPS MOVE TO REST AREAS (By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Nov. 21. The movement of American troops to the rest areas behind the former fighting fronts Is progressing rapidly. The 78th, 82d, 29th and 26th divisions have been withdrawn . from the front, and now are in rest camps. The 36th. 80th, 81st and 6th divisions are marching to the rest areas. It is understood that the 77th division will be moved to a rest, camn in southern France. The 5th. 89th. 90th and 79th divisions have been formed into the seventh army corps and will remain temporarily in their old positions. The Weather For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Generally cloudy tonight and Friday. Today'a Temperature. Noon 38 Yesterday. Maximum 43 Minimum 39 For Wayne County by W.E. Moore. Continued cloudy tonight and Friday. No special change In temperature. General Conditions The weather continues generally cloudy east of the Rocky mountains, excepting over the southeastern states where it is fair. General rains continue on the Atlantic coast due to a storm brewing at sea, and snow over upper Michigan, parts cf Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. Lowest temperatures of the season recorded in Alaska, where it is 3 8 below rrro at Eagle , ;

Pretty Girls Clamor fpr Kiss From French Soldier, First One to Enter Town Liberated From German Forces

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This photo probably will give many American sweethearts a pang. It shows the reception the first French soldier to enter Lille received when he arrived after helping to driv out the Germans who had ruled the town. Tha pretty girls fought to get the first kiss. The camera man forgot to mention whether the girl shown kissing him was the first to reach him. All of the allied soldiers were greeted with joy in every town in their drive. So, girls, maybs the U. S. lads were greeted this way. too, but it couldn't be helped, as far as the boys were concerned.

Transfer of German U -Boats Made Without Demonstration

i (By Associated Press) ON BOARD A BRITISH CRUISER, Wednesday, Nov. 20. Twenty German submarines, the first of the German fleet to surrender were taken over by the British, 36 miles east of Harwich this morning. The transfer, by Admiralty orders, was made silently and without demonstration. The German crews sullenly obeyed the order which had ben given" them and "tonight the U-boats He moored under the British flag near a British submarine base. During the ceremony of surrender, American seaplanes flew low overhead carried British crews to the undersea boats. . ' :': . , From tha time the leading submarine, at the head of the long line 'was sighted by the British squadron of light cruisers and destroyers, , there was not a word of communication with the Germans. Only once they spoke to the British, complaining of the speed, saying the weaker ones were unable to keep up. "Slower, my last boats cannot keep up this speed," was the wireless message from a commander, who did not sign the name of his boat to the message. .The. scene that began about sunrise, when the first submarine was sighted, untif late this evening, when the last one was rounded up, might have easily been mistaken for fleet maneuvers. The work was carried out with such precfslon that there were few signs of the momentous' significance cf it all. The crews of the British ships lined the rails, but the Germans seemed to be litle Interested. Evidences of Chagrin. When the cremy boats were sighted there were only two or three members of each crew on deck, but as the de1 tails of the surrender worked out during the morning and early afternoon, more Germans appeared from below deck. They appeared a sullen, but well fed, lot, when the first British officers stepped aboard and curtly saluted. British sailors followed the officers and the Gerans went to the forward deck as the British and German ITALIAN PREMIER PRAISES AMERICA (By Associated Press) . ROME, Wednesday, Nov, 20. Vittorio Orlando, Italian premier, speaking in the chamber today, emphasized the historic grandeur of the events of recent weeks and the glories of victories gained. He pointed out how just and noble were the motives which brought Italy into the war. He said: 'WThile completing her national unity and making Bafe her frontiers, Italy took the part of peoples unfairly attacked and aided in the defense of liberty and justice against the violence and ambition of one far greater in strength of armaments. The prime cause of the victory of Italy and her allies may be found in the ideals actuating them." After eulogizing Italy's effort and the services of the king and the generals and the army, the premier paid a tribute to the allies. Of the U. S. he said: "By an act of moral grandeur unparalleled in history, the U. S. showed in her magnanimous disinterestedness how a people can seal in purity its ideals of justice by the generous blood of its children." WHITMAN TO ASK REVIEW OF. VOTES (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Nov. 21. Governor Whitman, defeated from re-election by Alfred E. Smith, democrat, on th3 face of the returns in the recent election, announced ' through attorneys here today that he would - apply for a judicial review of reducted ballots in every county in the state. .

officers went below to examine the first ship to be taken over. The German commander briefly answered questions regarding the machinery but said nothing else. Evidence of

I strain and deep chagrin was unmisi takably written on the face3 of some enemy officers. The machinery was generally in good shape, but the vessels were extremely dirty and devoid of all unessentials. Evrything indicating the names of the craft had been removed although the Germans, conforming to instructions, readily told the names of their boats. The German anchored near the rendezvous last night and appeared at the appointed place promptly. ; The British ships, with their crews at quarters- and . every- - gun -manned, took ? precautions that nothing untoward occurred. One of the eighteen (Continued on Page Twelve) MAKE CHANGE IN RUSSIAN CONTROL (By Associated Press) VLADIVOSTOK, Nov. 21 Through a coup , on the part of the council of I ministers of the new all-Russian gov ernment at Omsk, yesterday, Admiral Alexander Kolchak has become vir-1 tual dictator and commander of the all-Russian army and fleet. Two mlnisters, M. Avksentieff and M. Zenzenoff, who opposed Admiral rvoicnaics dictatorship, have been arrested. The directors of the erstwhile Ufa government support Kolchak. Teleerams received here from Omsk i i state that the move was "due to ex traordinary circumstances and danger menacing the state." The council of ministers has assumed authority and transferred it to Admiral Kolchak. The latter has accepted the responsibility and it is announced, has entered upon his duties as "supreme governor." General Horvath. General Ivanoff, minister of war of the Omsk government, and Gen eral Renoff, former commander of the! all-Russian forces announce that they! recognize the new authority. j M. Voldgodsky, head b the western I Siberian government, who is a mem- j ber of both the directorate and the ' council of ministers, retains uhis post ! as premier5. General Boldereff is ab-j sent from Omsk and his attitude -is j unknown. French commissioner Re-1 nault is at Omsk and British Commis-1 sioner Elliott will leave immediately for that city. While there have been rumors that such a development might occur as Omsk, they were not given credence ; and the news came as a distinct surprise to allied commanders and representatives at Vladivostok. The local Zemstvo, provisional council and other' minor organizations, held a conference early this morning. It is indicated that there is at present a disposition not to recognize the Kolchak government. JAPS INFLUENCE CHINESE DELEGATES (By Associated Press) PEKING, Nov. 21. Japanese influence over the Chinese peace delegations is suggested here following a report that Japanese advisors are in the city in consultation with the Chinese delegates to' the Versailles conference. This suggestion is emphasized by the fact that Tuan Chi-Jui may be recalled, to the premiership and sent to the peace conference. Tuan Chi-Jui is said to be pro-Japanese. In support of the plan to send him to Versailles, argument is advanced that since President Wilson is going to Europe, an official of higher rank than foreign minister should represent China.

ARMISTICE WILL LEAD TO ANARCHY GERMAN CLAIMS

Lichnowsky Sends Appeal to Allies for Clemency Says Germans Want to be Reconciled. (By Associated Press) AMSTERDAM. Nov. 21. Prince Lichnowsky, former German ambassador at London, is the author of the latest German appeal for clemency. His appeal appears in the Berlin Vor.wae'rts. . He declares- , . "The conditions of armistice wera inspired by a spirit of revenge and will lead to starvation, anarchy and chaos and the spread of Russian tendencies which are the most dangerous enemies of democracy and freedom. The overwhelming majority of Germans did not desire the war and earnnestly wish for reconciliation. A cruel exploitation of our present situation would endanger the ideal league of nations. I do not appeal to pity, but to. perspicacity." VIENNA, Nov. 21. Dr. Karl, one of the three presidents of the national council of the German-Austrian republic, said Tuesday that the urgent need was for fuel and foodstuffs. "What we must have in the next two weeks is coal and food," he declared, "otherwise the cold weather will increase the misery and possibly will plunge our poor people into Bolshevism. "Our sole desire is to live in peace and amity with all Arsons according to the rules laid down by President Wilson, and e also have appealed to President Wilson for food." British Army Urged to Sastain Good Name Daring Occupation ("By Associated Press) ; LONDON. Nov. 21. British soldiers who will make up the army of occupation in German 4 territory have received the following order of the day from General Rawlinson: "The fourth army is ordered to participate in the occupation of Rhine districts. I ask you men from all parts of the empire, when on German territory, to show the world that British soldiers unlike those of Germany. do not wa?e war against women and children. I rely on your sustaining the army's fair name." American Troops Pass Through Luxemburg (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 21. American troops will pass through the city of Luzemburg today. General John J. Pershing, the commander of the American army, who is accompanying the forces, will call on Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide, while he' is in her capital city. A proclamation has been addressed to the people of Luxemburg announcing that the passage of American troops through their country is necessary and guaranteeing the discipline and friendliness of the soldiers toward the population. United War Fund Drive Continued at Eaton EATON. O., Nov. 21. Campaign for the United War Work fund in Preble county has been extended until next Saturday, owing to the fact that the county has not attained its quota of $55,500. Some localities have gone over the top, while others are woefully lagging, according to the campaign managers. Eaton has not reached her quota of $6,000, and on account of thi3 fact, and because other localities are "short", the campaign was extended until the last of this week.

Memorial Trees for Soldiers Is Planned in United States 'Rt Afsoclated Press.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 Details of a campaign for the planting of memorial trees for soldiers will be outlined at a meeting in New York Friday of the board of directors of the American forestry association. In announcing the meeting today, Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the forestry association, said governors, state officials of defense and patriotic organiations already have signified their willingness to co-operate in making arbor day in 1919 second only in importance and impressiveness to the day which probably will be set aside for the celebration of victory.

JADED BERLIN LACKS INTEREST IN REVOLUTIONS Mass ' of War-Weary Public Shows no Excitement Over Future Events. (By Associated Press) BERLIN, Nov. 21 Berlin has now had a week of revolution, yet the streets have the same appearance they presented on any Saturday during the war, with the exception of the absence of newspaper reference to events along the front. A casual visitor would not be aware that this has been the storm center of a gigantic political upheaval. The mass of the people appears anything but excited over the future progress of events. Its jaded, war-weary nerves are apparently no longer capable of responding to the thrills, no matter how inspiring. It is no reflection on Germans' sense of patriotic duty to say that news of American food relief temporarily eclipses curiosity over the political drama. After four years of grinding war, the listless attitude' of the middle class attempts in the early stages of the revolution, is typical of the apathy that prevails. While parliamentary leaders of the middle parties beat a headlong retreat when the abdication of Emperor William was announced and made the socialists undisputed masters of the situation, the middle class citizens appeared disturbed. It was only after the socialists had worked feverishly for eight days 1 to anchor the revolution in the hearts and minds of the workingmen that the middle classes decided to issue their first call to arms. - " "' Conflict Disappears. The Ebert-Haase cabinet apparently is in undisputed control, although its organiation is still somewhat chaotic. It has taken over such elements of the old beaurocratic regime as were indispensable and placed its party men in strategic positions, without, however, manifesting inclination toward party bias. The hastily created subordinate bodies and committees are gradually introducing a semblance of method and continuty into their work. The conflict of authority and disputed jurisdiction which made the reichstag building a Babel early in the week, now has disappeared. The executive committee of the Soldiers' and Workmen's organiation is suppos ed to be the highest authority in the present government, but it does not attain that distinction. I is subor dinate to the final authority of the council, formed by the six People's commissioners. Until the national assembly has decreed the structure of the new republic, the present apparatus must be accepted as a provincial make-shift. It is the best the social democrats have been able to devise in the hour of revolutionary travail. NAVY MEN WILL BE PLACED IN RESERVE (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 21. Nearly all officers and men released under the navy's demobilization plans. Secretary Daniels said today, will be placed in the reserves so as to be available in case of emergency. The secretary expressed the belief that practically ef ry man in the navy will desire to maintain some connection with the establishment. Where men desire to sever all connections, he added some method will be found for their discharge. ASK CITY HEADS TO AID "FLU" FIGHT INDIANAPOLIS, Nor. 21. Governor Goodrich will be asked by ths state board of health to issue a pro clamation or call to mayors of all j cities of Indiana and other municipal officers drawing attention to the influenza situation throughout the state and asking the co-operation of the civic authorities with the health officers In fighting the disease. Reports considered by the state board at its meeting today indicato that the disease is about stationary at present with an average of about 35 cases to a county. Up until the present the health authorities have fought the disease alone and the drastic closing order they put on public gatherings a month ago caused more or less protest. The state board decided today that a more effective fight can be waged with the co-operation of the municipal authorities and for that reason will ask the governor to act. The state board will issue general instructions, and orders concerning the fight against influenza but the details of what should be done in each community will be left to the local health and municipal authorities to arrange and put into effect.

SURRENDER OF GERM AM FLEET MADE TODAY TOJNTENTE Armistice Terms Carried Out by Enemy Navy Commander of Allied Grand Fleet Witnesses Surrender.

TURN OVER 400 SHIPS (By Associated Press) LONDON. Nov. 21. The German fleet, as specified In the terms of the armistice with Germany, was surrendered today to the allies.' ; ' '- - This announcement was made by the admiralty this afternon. The statement reads: "The main German fleet surrendered at 0-5(1 rkVln1r this w. nn : n ' The British grand fleet, accompanied by an American battle squadron and French cruisers, steamed out at three o'clock this morning from its J Scotish base to accept the surrender or the German vessels. A wireless dispatch this noon reports that it got into touch with the German ships this mcrning. Near Firth of Forth. The point of the rendesvous for the allied and German sea forces was between 30 and 40 miles east of May island, oppotite the Firth of Forth. The fog .which had enveloped the grand fleet for three days, cleared last night and thib morning the weather was dull with a slight haze hanging over the Firth of Forth. The fleet which went to witness the surrender consisted of some 400 ships, including 60 dreadnaughts. 50 light cruisers and nearly 200 destroyers. Admiral Sir David Beatty, commander of the grand fleet was on the Queen Elizabeth. MRS. JENKINSON CALLED BY DEATH Narcissus Lewis Jenkinson, 86 years old. widow of the late Isaac Jenkinson, died at .her home 101 South Thirteenth street today at noon, as a result of a stroke of paralysis which ehe suffered ten days ago. , She was the daughter of Joseph and Martha Lewlf, and was born in Williamsburg, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from a college in Cincinnati. Shortly afterward she married Isaac Jenkinson, and they moved to Fort Wayne w-here he owned and edited the Fort Wayne Gazette. In 1869, Isaac Jenkinson was appointed United States Consul to Glasgow, and they went to Scotland where they remained until 1874. After traveling abroad they came to Richmond. Isaac Jenkinson owned and edited the Richmond Palladium for many years. Mrs. Jenkinson was a woman of great literary talent,- and was the author of many books of prose and verse. She was a woman of great intelligence and was interested in many movements. She had traveled extensively in Europe and Africa, bavins made four trips to Europe. She spoke many languages fluently. Her husband, Isaac Jenkinson, was a distinguished journalist, educator, diplomat and patriot. He was an Intimate friend of Abraham Lincoln and Oliver P. Morton. He was the la3t Indiana elector of Lincoln. He was one of the founders of the Republican party. He was appointed postmaster by President Tyler when he was 17 year old. When he was 21 he was elected justice of the peace and he was made a recruiting officer by Governor Morton and organized 40 regiments. He was later a postmaster in Richmond, and was 35 years a member of the board of trustees in Indiana University. Mrs. Jenkinson had much the same tastes as her husband and made him a splendid companion. She came from a family of twelve children and all are dead but one sister, Mrs. George Smith, widow of the late George Smith, 90 years old,' who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Esteb, South Fourteenth street. SERBS RECOGNIZE JUGO-SLAV NATION fBy Associated Press) rAi, aov. zi AiKoia racnucn. premier and minister of foreign affairs of Serbia, has sent a letter to Anton Korosep, president of the Jugo-Slav national council, who is in this city to establish relations with the entente governments, in which he recognizes in the name of the government of Serbia the Jugo-Slav national council. He says it Is the legitimate gov ernment of Serbians, Crotians ani Slovenes living in lands formerly dominated by Austria-Hungary. Announcement is made in the letter that Serbia has sent a note to tha allies requesting them to recognize th? t tti 9 to pnvprnmon i WANT KAISER PUNISHED CLEVELAND. Nov. 21. The Cleveland Presbytery of the Presbyterian church In session here adopte l a resolution insisting on the punishment of the kaiser before peace terms are signed