Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 327, 30 November 1918 — Page 1

RTCHMOHB P AIX A B VOL. XLIII.,NO. 327 ConsoHdiUelwm Palladium and Sun-Telegram RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY EVENING; NOV. 30, 1918 SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS

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WILLIAM SIGNS ABDICATION AS EMPEROR OF GERMANY on Hintze Obtained Formal Decree from ex-Kaiser Reports Say Aims of New Republic Sent to Wilson. -

RADICALS SEIZE WIRES (By Associa.'ed Press) LONDON, Nov. 30. Former Emperor William signed his abdication at Amerongen. Holland, yesterday, according to a dispatch to the Wolff bureau of Berlin, transmitted by the exchange telegraph correspondent at Copenhagen. , The abdication decree, according to the message, expressed the hope that "the new regent" would be able to protect the German people against anarchy, starvation and foreign supremacy. The use of the word regent in the message is commenting upon here as possibly significant. Advices from The Hague today reported that Admiral von Hintze, former head of the German navy, was in Holland to obtain from the former kaiser a formal proclamation of abdication. FOLLOWERS OPTIMISTIC AMSTERDAM, Nov. SO. William flohenzollern has definitely renounced ill future rights to the crowns of Prussia nnd Germany and has released all jfficials nnd officers from their oath of fealty, according to the text of a document signed by the former emperor, which is quoted in a telegram received here from Berlin. It is understood hero that William Hchenzollern has been awaiting the arrival of his wife before going elsewhere. Germans in his suite believe he will return to Germany and are optimistic enough to think he will resume the throne. A member cf Count von Bentinck's household said today that the former emperor was greatly moved when his wife arrived and seemed particularly delighted. One of Herr Hohenzollern's servants is reported to have said that Ms master was "much brighter," and to have added; "Things are looking better for us." APPEAL FOR SUPPORT. BERLTNv Thnrsflay, Nov. 28. The alms of the new German democratic rarty. the appeal of which for comprehension nnd support has been sent tn President Wilson, were outlined to tht correspondent' today by Theodore Wolff, editor-in-chief of the Berlin Tagsblatt. It was on Herr Wolff's initiative that party was formed. He raid: "Our party has ben formed to support the republic, to further democratic reforms on a socialistic-economic basl? and to furnish a rallying point for the middle classes and keep them from falling into the power of tho reactionaries. The party will naturally oppose Bolshevism with all Ihe means at its command. In other words, we aim to win and hold the niif'.dlc classes for democracy." Herr Wolff explained that, in keepIns with the party's aims, all former Members of the progressive or other parties who have been active in militaristic and nationalistic agitations, or who, like Dr. Gustav Stresemann, national liberal member of the reichFtas. have actively advocated the submarine campaign, have been flatly Informed that, while they eannot be excluded from the party if they desire to join, they will nevertheless, be rigorously excluded from any participation In its leadership. Membership Colossal. "The party's membership is already colossal," f.aid Herr Wolff, "and thousands of accessions are coming In daily. Virtually the whole progrestive party membership except a few on the extreme right, will Join and many prominent democrats who for-1 merly stood so far to the left that J they were kept out of party councils. These include men like Hugo Pruess, Germany's! foremost authority on conKtitutloiial law, who is now drafting a constitution for submission to the National Assembly, Professor Walter Rchuening, of Marburg University, Trofessor Gr!ach, Deputy Fiscubeck and Professor Max Weber." Tho Left wing cf the national-liberals is also furnishing recruits, according to Herr Wolff. These men include Prince Scnoenak Carolah. Dr. M. J. Junck. Dr. Witting, president of the National Bank of Berlin and others. The National Liberals who opposed the refcrm of the Prussian franchise or favored the submarine campaign or annexationist policies, will be exeluded frora leadership. Herr Wolff declared that his party, next to the Socialists, sas by far the strongest In the empire. It will favor the socialization of certain industries such as mines and will demand that great estates ba divided up fcr settlement on returning soldiers. It holds, however, that private property shall not be touched without full compensation. A group of lndeperdent Social Democrats closely Identified with the Soartacus element of Dr. Liebknecht, has seized control of all wireless stations In Germany and now Is transmitting propaganda and other news, the Berlin Tageblatt 6ays It is inormcd. RAILAY CARS DELIVERED ZURICH, Nov. 29. Food conditions In Germany are by no means so critical and urgent as Dr. W. S. Solf, the foreign minister, would lead the world to believe, according to Information received here. Germany has food enough to last until April If the army reserve stores are placed at the disposal of the people. Those reserves were drawn upon In October to feed Continued on Page Eight. - -

G. B, Shaw Says England , Chose Russia as Ally Instead of America

(By Associated Press) s LONDON, Nov. SO. Speaking before the Fabian society tonight, George Bernard Shaw said that before the war England bad a choice between an alliance with the United States or with Russia, and that she had deliberately chosen Russia with "consequences we all know." GOMPERS TO HEAD U. S. DELEGATES TO LABOR MEET International Labor Conference to Give Unofficial Advice to Peace Delegates. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. Delegates of the American Federation of labor to the International Labor conference to be held at Paris while the great peace conference is sitting were announced today by the executive council. They are: Samuel Gompers, president of the federation. Will Green, secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers. John R. Alpine, president of the Plumbers. James Duncan, president of the International Association of Granite Cutters. Frank Duffy, secretary of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. , Frank Morrison, secretary of the federation, said the purpose of the international conference is "to consider and help in peace discussions and to establish a new international trade union federation." The executive council of the federation, he said, would issue invitations to the trade organizations of all nations to participate and he added that representatives from all the principal nations were expected to attend. Although Mr. Morrison declined to discuss the matter it is understood that the conference proposes to make its information and views available to the peace delegates, who may, if they see fit, consult unofficially with the conference, or with individual delegations composing . it, on' matters In which labor is vitally concerned. " Out of the Paris conference labor leaders expect will come the establishment of an international federation of labor, with subsidaries in every mercantile and manufacturing country in the world, which will unite workers of the entirei globe in the same, manner as that American Canadian workmen are united in the American federation. BRITISH DEMAND BETTER TREATMENT OF PRISONERS (By Associated Press) AMSTERDAM, Nov. 30. In response to a threat by the British armistice commissioners that hostilities would be resumed unless the conditions under which prisoners were arriving in the allied lines was remedied, a Berlin telegram declares that everything is being done by Germany to assure the orderly return of prisoners. Americans Feast on Edibles Left Behind by German Forces WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF OCCUPATION, Nov. 30. "Liberty cabbage," made in Germany, and there still known as sauer kraut,' has been served at many American army messes during the week, five carloads of the tasty edible having been left behind by the withdrawing German army. The Americans, on entering Arlon, Belgium, last week, found a wellstocked supply depot which the Germans had left intact, owing to the confusion of the retirement and lack of transportation. Five freight cars were loaded with barrels of pickled cabbage, each barrel weighing 300 pounds. It is now being distributed among the messes of the various divisions. In addition to the "liberty cabbage," the, Americans also took possession of several carloads of potatoes, many tons of turnips and other perishables. These also were distributed and aided many mess sergeants in serving Thanksgiving dinners to the American troops. No Restrictions on Sale of Xtnajs Candy WASHINGTON. Nov. 30. Sales of Christmas Car will not be restricted this year either by the food administration or by voluntary agreement among confectioners. The administration announced today that as the relieved no nectssity exists for continuation of the voluntary sugar conservation plan under which many candy stores have ben refusing to sell more than one pound at a' time to a customer. I MASKS AT DES MOINES. DES MOINES. Ia.. Nov. 30. Des Moines was going about masked this afternoon. The city health board ordered all citizens to wear the masks as a "flu" preventative and announced all persons unmasked after 6 o'clock tomorrow evening would be arrested. The masks must be worn at all times, except in private homes when only members of the household are present.

PREPARATIONS

FOR PART CONFERENCE COMPLETED Delegates to Peace Meeting Include Wilson, Lansing, Henry White, Col. House and Gen. Bliss. MILITARY STAFF NAMED (By Associated Press. 1 WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 Preparations for the participation of the United States in the peace conference practically were complete today with the naming of the nation's representatives. America's position on the great questions to be settled at the congress will be set forth by the following: President Wilson. Robert Lansing, secretary of state. Henry White, former ambassador to France and Italy. E. H. House, special representative of the United States government to the European governments. General Tasker H. Bliss, representative of the American army at the supreme war council at Versailles. Status Still Uncertain. Names of the American representatives were announced last night at the white house in a statement which added only that the delay in announcing the personnel of the mission resulted from the uncertainty which prevailed until "a day or two ago" as to the number of representatives each of the chief belligerents was to send. Information of an official nature as to the status of each of the American representatives still was lacking early today. However it was generally believed that the president will attend the conference as the president of the United States and that Secretary Lansing, Mr. White and Col. House and probably General Bliss will be the accredited delegates. Official Washington received the announcement as to the representatives with only slight surprise as for several days the forecasts had contained the names of those chosen with the exception of General Bliss. It was considered probable that the name General Bliss was added when it was learned that the other principal ; belligerents : would select a military man as one of. their representatives. " -' r - ' W..AWilson Will Not Remain. The Inclusion of President Wilson among the representatives was not taken in official quarters today to mean that the . president would remain abroad for the full conference. It was suggested . that the president and also the premiers of Great Britain, France and Italy would remain until after the broad outlines of the peace treaty were decided upon and then would leave to the accredited delegates the working out of the details. Discussion of the personnel of the delegation today centered largely on the elimination from the list of several of those mentioned in early speculation as to the make-up of the commission. Names which were mentioned at various times, but which do not appear on the list included Elihu Root, former secretary of state; Former President Taft; Secretary Houston, Associate Justice Brandies of the supreme court and Governor McCall of Massachusetts. At the outset it was thought that congress might be represented on the delegation but this view was quickly dispelled by intimations from official sources. The attitude of Republican leaders toward the appointment of Former Ambassa dor White as the representative of the party, also as widely discussed today. Military Personnel. With the American representatives decided upon, it was expected that the president would quickly complete his plans for the trip. No announcement was forthcoming as to when he plans to sail. Composition of the military personnel to accompany General Bliss with the peace delegation was announced by General March today as follows: Major General Francis J. Kernan, Brigadier General Marlborough Churchill, chief of the military intelligence bureau, and Colonel Ralph H. Van Deman, Jordan, Ayres, Helms, Furlong, Fling; Captains Auchencloss and Childs. Brigadier General William H. Harts, former aid to President Wilson, will be in command of the military aid and messengers at the conference. There will also be attached to General Bliss staff a number of officers-who are specialists in law, finance and enthncgraphy, furnishing what General March described as ft "well rounded military staff." Tkousands of Prisoners Pouring Into France fronr German Camps By Associated Press) PARIS. Wednesday, Nov. 27. Fifteen thousand soldiers, who. have been prisoners of war in Germany, are pouring through Metz and an equal number is passing through Verdun, according to Y. M. C. A. headquarters here. Americans and British are being received at Verdun by the Y. M. C. A. and are given food and tobacco, as well as any other aid that may be necessary. A large number of American officers will enter Switzerland on Friday, according to the Y. M. C. A. These men are aow being concentrated at Villengen, Germany, for the transfer over the Swiss frontier. .

English Air Force Reports 2,680 Men Killed During War (By Associated Press) LONDON. Friday, Nov. 29 Casualties in the royal air forces from April when the air forces were amalgamated to November 11, ; were: killed 2,680; wounded, ' missing and prisoners, 4,909, according to an official statement by the air ministry. The total air casualties throughout the war will be announced later.

PERSHING MAKES ADDRESS TO MEN ON THANKSGIVING Unnecessary Military Duties Suspended by A. E. F. During Day . (By Associated "Press) AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Thursday, Nov. 2&. (By the Associated Press) Where possible Thanksgiving day was observed throughout the war zone by the American forces, all unnecessary military duties being suspended. The day found many troops marching or entrained for ports, but In cantonments and fixed camps services were held and an effort made to provide some substitute for the traditional American dinner. - An impressive service was held at the great general headquarters. The troops were paraded without arms and the officers and men held a meeting which was attended by local dignitaries and the members of allied military missions here. . The Rev. Charles Henry Brent, former Protestant Episcopal bishop for the Philippine islands, and now working among the American troops, read the president's announce ment Thanksgiving day. : General John B. Pershing made a Drier address. Bishop Brent then read Washington's prayer, which was preceded by the following invocation: "Oh God of nations, who through prophets of old, has foretold the day when armaments of war shall be beat en into Implements of peace, hasten. we beseech Thee, the fulfillment of this Thy most sure promise. As Thou has graciously carried us by Thy tri umphant arm through conflict to vic tory, so guide us through victory to an abiding peace. Quell the haughty cries .of the nations. Scatter the peoples that delight in war and speed the coming of the time when the kingdoms of the world shall become the kingdom of our Lord, through, Jesus Christ, .that; prince of peace, our" Saviour: 7 -- ".f"'' Led by the headquarters band, the meeting.sang the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Marseillaise," and "America.". . . . , The text of General Pershing's address follows : "Fellow soldiers, never in the history of our country have we, as a people, come together with such full hearts as on this greatest of all Thanksgiving days.- The moment throbs with emotion, seeking to find full expression. Representing the high ideals of our countrymen and cherishing the spirit of our forefathers who first celebrated this festival of Thanks giving, we are proud to have repaid a deot of gratitude to the land of Lafayette and to have lent our aid in saving civilization from destruction. Victory Was Goal. "The mscrupulous invader has been driven from the devastated scenes of his unholy conquest. The tide of conflict which during the dark days of mid-summer threatened to overwhelm the allied forces has been turned into glorious victory. As the sound of battle dies away and the beaten foe hurries from the field, it Is fitting that the conquering armies should pause to give thanks to the God of battles who has guided our cause arign . "Victory was our goal. It is a hard won gift of the soldier to his country. Only the soldier knows the cost of a gift we now present to the nation. As soldiers inspired by every spiritual sentiment, we have each silently prayed that the success of righteousness should be ours. Today, with thankfulness, we humbly acknowledge that His strength has given us the victory. We are thankful that the privilege has been given to us to serve in such a cause. The Weather For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Sunday. Warmer Sunday. Today's Temperature. Noon "". 37 Yesterday. Maximum 42 Minimum 24 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore. Fair tonight and Sunday, below freezing tonight. General Conditions Weather is now generally fair over the United States excepting for rain and snow in the far northwest. Temperatures are near zero in Wyoming. Elsewhere temperatures are normal. A storm over the Canadian border is causing strong southwest winds, the wind velocity at Buffalo reaching 76 miles an hour during the last etorra which crossed the central states Thursday and Friday. Severe cold weather continues over Alaska, where it is 30 below zero at Eagle. PROMISES WAGE INCREASE WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. Postmaster General Burleson announced today that effective Dec. 1 wages for telephone employes in Detroit would be increased, together .with increased rates for telephone service.

83,000 YANKS DESIGNATED BY PERSHING F0RC0NV0Y Units to Return Home Soon Include 39th, 76th and 87th Divisions, and Artillery Troops. -

CASUALTIES 262,723 (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. ,30 General Pershing has designated for early convoy to the United States a total of 3,451 officers and 79,663 men, General March announced today. The units comprising these men will be made public later. In the list appear as entire divisions the 39th, 76th and 87th. The other troops comprise artillery units and army corps troops. General March gave out amended casualty reports from General Pershing, giving the official total to Nov. 26 as 262,723, exclusive of prisoners. The figures on prisoners were unintelligible in the cablegram. General March said the total under this head probably would be practically the same as announced last Saturday. , 175,000 Home by December. General Pershing reported the following official casualties to November 26: Killed in action, 28.363; died of wounds, 12,101; died of disease, 16,035; died of other causes, 1,980; missing in action, 14,290; prisoners (unintelligible) ; wounded, 189.953, divided as follows: Severely wounded, 54,751; undetermined, 43,168; slightly, 92.036. The war department expects to bring back home in the month of December between 150 and 175,000 men, General March said. To accomplish this it will use in addition to army transport and converted cargo boats enough old battleships and cruisers to fornish an additional carrying capacity for 25,000 men. , . Shipping experts expect to transport 300,000 men monthly when the demobilization is under full speed. - The total number of troops already designated for early discharge in the United States was given as 649,000. To date 46,378 men have been mustered out of the camps in this country. The schedule under which the department is working- alls for -the release of an average of 1000 men per camp per day, and General March said that every effort would be made to maintain the average. - BRITISH ORDER IS BESTOWED ON FOGH (By Associated Press) ; PARIS, Thursday, Nov. 28. Havas Following the dinner given at the TTlvaooa nalnfo tnnieht. in honor of - J " . ,J - wl . i i .1 N King ueorge, a recepuon was nem at the British embassy. During the reception King George bestowed upon Marshal Foch the Order of Merit. Marshal Foch is the only French soldier holding this decoration. In bestowing it King George said: "I am happy to give the highest distinction which I can dispose to the eminent soldier who has conducted the allied armies to victory." The British Order of Merit was instituted by King Edward seventh, oa June 26, 1902. It is very exclusive, but carries with It no special title or personal precedence. The badge of the order consists of a cross of red and blue enamel of eight points, having the words "For Merit" in gold letters within a laurel wreath on a blue enamelled center. The reverse of the badge shows the royal and imperial cipher in gold. The whole is surmounted by the Imperial crown. WILSON TO ADDRESS CONGRESS MONDAY (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. President Wilson will address the new session of congress Monday afternoon instead of following the usual custom of delivering the address on the second day of the session. Ban to Be Retained on Boston Township The influenza ban will not be lifted in Boston township, but will be continued there -indefinitely, owing to health conditions, Dr. J. M. Bulla said Saturday. The ban on the rest of the county will be raised Sunday night as announced. Richards Testifies in Senate Coal Inquiry (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Js'ov. 30. With W. J. Richards, president of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, as the principal witness, the senate fuel investigating committee continued today its inquiry into the production and distribution of coal. President Richards was to be examined especially regarding the anthracite. Previous witnesses before the committee have testified that 86 per Cent of the anthracite mines are owned by three companies, one of which it was said, is the Philadelphia and Reading company.

Former Jap Premier to Head Delegation to Peace Conference (Ey Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 30. An official dispatch from Japan " today announced that Martuls Kimmochi, former premier, has been redesignated to head the Japanese delegation to tho came that Martius had been replaced by Viscount Kato, former foreign minister.

AUSTRIA ITSELF WILL BE FUTURE NATIONS LEAGUE Wilson Will Plan Reorganization of Country, Predicts Austria Germany's Answer to 1917 Peace Move. (By Associated Press) BERNE, Wednesday, Nov. 27. "Austria-Hungary will itself, be a future league of nations, and I would not be surprised to see the organization of this league planned by President Wilson." declared Councillor Julius Meinl, probably the wealthiest man in Austria, in discussing the present and future of the dual monarchy today. Dr. Meinl came to Berne as the representative of Prof. Heinrich Lammasch, former Austria premier. So sure is he that Austria-Hungary always will remain a federation of states more or less closely interknit that he criticised President Wilson, although he is utterly in sympathy with him for what probably was an unintentional wording of his declaration that peoples must have the right of self-government. . This phiase, when translated, he said, tended to stir up the people of Austria-Hungary and make them restive under authority. He continued: "What President Wilson might have said, and what he doubtless meant, was that Austro-Hungarian peoples should hare the right of regenerating and rebuilding the empire on a basis perfect political independence of sovereignty between the various states, but with federal economic unity somewhat on the lines followed in the establishment of the United States." TELL OF PEACE OFFER. COPENHAGEN, Friday, Nov. 29. People of prominence in Vienna, who are iu touch with the foreign department there, assert that in 1917, when Count Cz-jrnin, then Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, sought, by Emperor. -Charles',.. order, to induce. Emperor William to conclude peace, he was referred to supreme headquarters. When Count Czernin pointed out that Austria was exhaused and might be compelled to make a separate peace, General Ludendorff, striking the table exclaimed: "The same day that Austria concludes a separate peace, it will receive a declaration of war from Germany. That will be our only answer to such a breach." Count Czernin thereupon returned to Vienna and told the emperor that nothing could be done as Austria's fate was indissolubly knitted with that of Germany. Predict Closer Union Between U. S. and Brazil fBy Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 Messages exchanged between Dr. Amaro Cavalcanti and Secretary McAdoo upon the former's appointment to the position of Brazilian minister of finance were made public today by the treasury department. As minister of finance Dr. Cavalcanti becomes president of the Brazilian section of the International High commission. Secretary McAdoo in his message of congratulations characterizes the appointment of Dr. Cavalcanti as "an auspicious assurances of the future activities of the international high commission looking toward closer financial and commercial relations between Brazil and the United States." In reply, Dr. Cavalcanti declares hi3 "only ambition responds to the high purpose of bringing about closer relations between the United States and Brazil." London Will Welcome Allied Representatives (By Associated Press) LONDON, Friday, Nov. 29. When Premier Clemenceau and Marshal Foch of France, and Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino of Italy arrive in London next week to attend a meeting of allied leaders preliminary to the peace conference, they will drive from the station through Hyde Park to give the people of London an opportunity to welcome them. Col. E. M. House, one of the United States delegates to the conference, was invited to attenr, but will not be able to do so because of ill health. He will, however, be represented by members of his staff. Brest Preparing Great Reception for Wilson (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 30. Brest is planning a great reception for President Wilson. The chief executive will be shown some of the work that has been done by Americans at Brest which has been one of the principal ports of debarkation for American troops. COAL OUTPUT DECREASES TERRE HAUTE. IND., Nov. 30 Production of Indiana coal reported to be approximately 2.250,000 tons, a little more than 750,000 tons less than the October production.

GENERAL DUNDY TO MAKE STOP

IN RICHMOND

ON SUNDAY Indiana Hero Who Saved Paris Will be in City Sunday Morning on Way to Newcastle. TO BE GIVEN WELCOME Major General Omar Bundy, commander of the second American division, which is given the full credit for saving Paris from capture and possible destruction by the Germans last June, is to be the guest of the city of Richmond for a short time tomorrow (Sunday) morning. General Bundy left Washington this afternoon for a visit to Newcastle, his former home. He will reach Richmond over the Pennsylvania lines either at 9:15 or at 10:10 tomorrow morning, the committee not being able to ascertain definitely which of the two eastern trains he would be on. Hurried plans were made today to accord the Hoosier General and one of the war's leading military figures the honor he deserves from the City of Richmond, which will be the first stop in his native state. May Make Address. The city band will be at the station and the Richmond company of the state militia vfili be on duty as guard of honor to the distinguished visitor. The following committee has been named to formally receive General Bundy: Mayor Zimmerman, Hon. W. D. Foulke, Henry U. Johnson, Howard Dill, president of the commercial club and Will W. Reller, chairman of the county council of defense. Mr. Foulke will deliver the address of welcome. It is expected that General Bundy will speak briefly following his welcome and plans will be made to accommodate a large crowd of people. General Bundy probably will be at the station from thirty to fifty minutes awaiting a train to Newcastle BREWING OF MALTS STOPS AT MIDNIGHT (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 30. Brewing of beer and other malt beverages will stop at midnight tonight throughout the United States. The special presidential committee which recommended the presidential proclamation prohibiting brewing as a war conservation measure today decided to make no recommendation to President Wilson on suggestions that the proclamation should be rescinded in view of the armistice. POLES TAKE STEPS TO STOP DISORDER (By Associated Press) LONDON, Thursday, MBf 2S. August Zalaeski, chairman of the Polish regency council, now at Berne, Switzerland, has sent the following telegram to the join foreign committee for the Jewish board of deputies and the Anglo-Jewish association: "I was greatly distressed to hear about excesses in Galicia and have communicated with the Polish government. I can inform you that the disorders had no political bearing, but were economic in character. Polish shopkeepers suffered equally with the Jews. Brig. Gen. Joseph Pilsudski. Polish military dictator, is taking all necessary measures to prevent further disorders." Suit Charging Reflection on Wilson Is Dismissed STOCKHOLM, Friday. Nov. 29 The suit initiated by the American legation against the Aftonbladet of this city in which it was charged that the newspaper had insulted President Wilson, has been dismissed on technical grounds. This suit was ordered brought against the newspaper by the Swedish minister of justice at the request of Ira Nelson Morris, the American minister at Stockholm. It was begun in August. The basis for the action, according to the complaint, was that the newspaper had "injured a foreign power and made an attempt to Interfere with the amicable relations existing between Sweden and the United States." The Aftonbladet had printed a series of articles regarding America's action in entering the war and containing personal reflections upon President Wilson. Allies Want Hoover to Direct All Relief Work PARIS, Nov. 30. The appointment of Herbert C. Hoover as director general of relief, having charge of the entire food end relief administration for the European allies and the United States is under consideration. It is understood the offer of the position has ben made in behalf of the allies and is rather favorably regarded by Mr. Hoover, although no announcement has been made.