Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 46, 3 January 1919 — Page 1

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JADOO URGES EXTENSION OF RAIL CONTROL AT HEARING Five Year Continuance Needed to Give System Fair Test, Senate Committee Told by Director General. LESS COSTTHIS YEAR

(By Associated Press) 'WASHINGTON'. Jan. 3. Accomplishments of railroads under fedora! control fn the last twelve months and irguments for a live year continuance of government operation to provide a fall teat of unified direction were recited today by Directaor General McAdoo, testifying before the senate interstate "commerce committee, which took up consideration of his reeomenciation or extension of control to 1924. Mr. McAdoo read a prepared stateent. more than 15,000 words in length, constituting a comprehensive review of conditions under federal management. He planned to take most of the day tn presenting the testimony probably the last public statement of his stewardship of railroad matters before retiring as director general. Tells of Reforms Effected. After citing reforms effected under unified control, the director general said: "I believe that even under the handicaps of war conditions a sufficient showing has been made to Indicate that all the reforms I have mentioned are desirable as permanent peace erasures. "Yet It Is clear that the general public has. not had an opportunity to appreciate this and to weigh the real yalue of what has ben accomplished. In view of the far reaching value of what has been accomplished: in view of the far reaching Importance of nny solution of the railroad question which may be adopted, the public is entitled to have. -before the present federal control shall be terminated, a reasonably fair test under peace conditions of the advantages to be denied from these reforms. "It will be impossible to review the results of even one year of federal control under peace conditions until th. spring of .1920, and It will then be too late for congress to legislate before the end of the twenty-one months period aftA the declaration of peace, provided In the present law for Fov: ernment control. Operations under peace conditions with a tenure so , short as the twenty-one months can- ' not possibly constitute a fair test." Guide to Legislation. Reasons for this, he explained, would be the inevitable disturbance to employes' morale, the difficulty of rarrylng out an extensive program of programs and of forcing on railroad roinpanles necessary expenditures. "Indeed." he added, "the difficulties with operation during the twenty-one months period will be so serious that I do not see how the government can be fairly asked to encounter them. Another reason for a longer test period, said the director general, is the advisability of having adequate Information on valuation of railroad property, now being gathered by the Interstate commerce commission, to ?ulde congress In legislation, providing a permanent solution of the railroad problem. Keferring to the increase in freight and passenger rates six months ago, Mr. McAdoo said that similar action would have been necessary, even under private management to prevent gerious losses,and said It should be possible to lower rates materially this year. Uniformity of rates and equitable listribution of the rate bu" - ver all railroads regardless of '' -t that lome are unusually pro.;, .us and others poverty stricken. Is possible only undet unified control, Mr. McAdoo urged as another argument for '.he five year continuance plan. Loss $133X00,000. Great Improvements and extensions should be made In terminal facilities by enlargement and consolidation, said the director general. Mr. McAdoo estimated the government's loss in operating railroads this rear at fl36.000.000. This represents he difference between the amount tuaranteed to the roads as rental and .he sum credited to the government In ailrond income. If the higher rates iad been In effect the entire year, he estimated the government would have nade a surplus of f 100,000,000 and in j 11)19, with existing wages, operating -osts ard traffic volume remaining substantially the same as in last year, he government should make a surplus )f 100 000.000. "Since the object of the government ihould be at all times to operate the nllroads not for profit but at cost," Iv iddod, "and to render at the same Ime the best possible service. 1 eonidently believe it will be" possible durrig the vear"l919. or certainly at th? nd of 1919, to effect a considerable ci4iir4lnri In rotQ nnlca iho trnffl." or 191$ should be much less then it! vas in the year 191S." Eiq Wage Advances. Wsge advances to the railroad railoyrs last yenr added between $600.100.000 and $700,000,000 to the pay-, oils. Mr. McAdoo testified. In add!- j Ion the coal bill was $140,000 higher' or the ten months nf191S ending; November 1. than in the same period ; f 1917, and the cot of crons ties wd lumber increased $65,000,000. Many economies brought about unlr unified management, such as rerouting, common uro of terminals and iflrlpment, heavier loading and elimi inMon or useless competition. Sir. mcIoo explained, will not be reflected intil this. year. "Many of the changes In railroad (rear," the director general testified, f Continued on Page Ten!

Belfast Gives Free to U. 5. Graves of American Soldiers in the Cemetery

By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. The corporation of. Belfast. Ireland, city has given to the "American nation free of charge for all time" the section of the city cemetery wherein are burled thirty-four American soldiers who died of Influenza. The American Red Cross In making public a cablegram telling of the gift said it was considering the erection of a suitable monument and that the American plot, as the section will be known would be especially decorated and marked. EASTERN POLICY OF ENTENTE IS PEACEQUESTION Future of Countries of Near East to be Decided at Conference. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Jan. 3. Comments in certain Italian newspapers on the eastern policy of France, In which ; reference has been made to Italian interests that should be considered, have attracted additional attention here to the question of Syria, Armenia and other eastern countries the future of which probably will be decided by tb.3 peace conference. On the supposition that the onvention of 1915 between France, Great Britain and Russia regarding Asia Minor and other matters affecting relations between entente, powers must have been communicated to the Italian government. It !s not apprehended that there will be any serious conflict of official views. Developments In the discussion of j Syria's future! at the Franco-Syrian conference at Marseilles are awaited with" great interest. The viewpoint he re is that Syrian, as well as French, delegates went to that conference to discuss the question on the theorv of an extension of French influence In that country. It is exnected that some definite expression of the desires of the Syrian people will be made through their delegates. Solution Difficult. It is pointed out that the whole eastern question is difficult of early solution. Countries like Armenia, for lnrtance, will be scarcely able to out. their own line of action seen e-ogh to present a definite program of future government for consideration by the peace "conference" unl?ss the latter is held in a protracted, session. Whether these questions will or will not delay the completion of its task is supposed to depend on the plan the peace conference adopts for its work. It is not known whether It will establish a general principle on which the future status of all these countries will be settled, leaving the dei tails to commissions or will set out to decide each case by itself. In the lat ter case, the congerence, in the opin ion of those well informed. Is likely to be a long one. While representatives of Armenia ha've been supposed to favor an international protectorate for their country, the probability of a proposition for a protectorate by a single power is being discussed. MILITARY PLANS TO BE WITHHELD UNTIL AFTER CONFERENCE (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. No decision has been reached by the war department on the question of universal military service! Secretary Baker told the house military committee today and he indicated that no definite project for a permanent military establishment would be presented to con gress until the peace conference had ; concluded its work. When asked whether it would be necessary to keep a large force in Europe for at least two years, the secretary said: "We hope that it is not true; we are not planning for it" He said 700,000 men had been discharged from the army since the armistice was signed and that another million men would be discharged within the next five weeks. Mr. Baker gave notice that a bill authorizing a regular army of 500.000 men to be raised by voluntary enlistment would be submitted shortly to congress together with estimates of appropriations. SUNSET DIVISION TO RETURN SOON (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. Practically the entire 41st Division (Sunset) was included in a list of units announced by the war department as assigned for early convoy from France. The list shows the headquarters and headquarters troop of the 41st, the 161st regiment complete, 163d complete, 164th complete and 162d. less second battalion. in all, more than 600 officers and 16.000 men of the Sunset division, comprising troops from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, were ordered home Other units of the division are the 181st and 182d Infantry brigades headquarters; 146th, 147th and 148th machine gun battalions; 116th ammunition train, 116th supply train, 116th sanitary train and 164th ambulance train. Today's list a'so includes the 6th, 101st, 104th, 304th, 306th trench mortar batteries; 301st water tank train, and 142d aero ficundrcT"

1,000 TROOPS CARRIED OFF TRANSPORT AT FIRE ISLAND

Rescuers Carry on Work in Pouring Rain Less Than 1,500 .Men Remain on Board. BUILD PONTOON BRIDGE (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 3 Information that approximately 1,000 troops, including some of the wounded had been removed from the American transport Northern Pacific, aground at. Fire Island, was received by navy depart; ment officials here at 10:30 a. m. today. This Indicated that fewer than 1,500 soldiers remained on board, and the work of removing these in small boats and with the breeches buoy was progressing favorably, it was stated. AID OF ENGINEERS ASKED FIRE ISLAND, N. Y., Jan. 3. Because of the time required to land soldiers and civilians from the stranded transport Northern Pacific by boats and by breeches buoy and of the particular difficulty in handling the wounded, officers in change of the rescue work, today called for engineers from the army and navy to devise a plan to build a pontoon bridge from the ship tothe shore. Tt was the belief of some of the officers that such a bridge could be built nlthouqh H might take some time to accomplish the feat. As long as the Northern Pacific continued to be a safe refuse Ihe wounded and bed ridden could be kept aboard, it was said, and an apportnnlty awaited for a calm sea to hiiild the bridge. With the first ray of light, today rescuing parties left their improvised lodgings and assembled on the beach in the poumlng rain, prepared to resume the task, abandoned yesterday at night fall, of bringing ashore the soldiers who are on the American transport Northern .Pacific , which strnnded'on a, sand bar early Wednesmcrning. , Since the vessel went aground -rain has -falln -incessantly, imposing additional hardship on the rescurers, and this situation was unchanged at dawn today. May Become Dangerous. When the coast guard life savers assembled on the beach they found the sea running further in and hs surf breaking higher than yesterday over the transport. The wind was veering to the northeast. The ship bad worked further In during the night, but because it was high water this morning her distance from shore seemed greater. Mariners long familiar with weather conditions along this stretch of the Atlantic coast, said that if the northeast wind increased the situation mif.ht become dangerous, preventing the removal .of troops except with the breeches buoy and that even this method might be a hazardous one Blowing from the northeast the wind cuts down the beach and gives the pea an outward twist that is considered perilous for the transport. LODGE DENIES G. 0. P. IS MAKING EFFORT TO HAMPER WILSON (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON,. Jan. 3. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Republican leader, replied to and denied in the senate today the charge made yesterday by Senator Lewis of Illinois, democrat, that the Republicans were at tempting to embarass President Wil ' son abroad and prevent unity in the senate. He declared peace negotiations should be completed as quickly a3 possible for every day's delay made it more difficult to make peace with Germany. ASSESSORS ARE TOLD TAX BILL FEATURES INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 3. Features of the proposed bill to reform the present tax system of the state were explained today to the county assessors holding their annual conferences with members of the state board of tax commissioners. The speaker was Fred A. Sims, one of the state commissioners. Among the features of the proposed changes are: power given to the state commission to order re-assessment In any tax unit to equalize valuation; removal for In-' competence, neglect or misconduct or any county or township assessor by the state board; give to state board power to originally assess all public utilities, banks and trust companies and building and loan associations; and power to reduce tax levy In any district, and on appeal to increase levy if need by reason of emmergency was shown. White House Is Again Opened Up to Visitors (By Associated Prss) WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. After being closed to the public for nearly two years because of the war the White house was reopened to visitors today to allow war workers and soldiers a chance to see the h''tnro mansion.

Admiral Rodman Advises Destruction of German Ships Given to Allies ' (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan 3. Destruction of all capital ships of the German navy, surrendered to the allies, was recommended to the, house naval affairs committee by Rear Admiral Rodman who commanded the American fleet in the North sea during the war. He said the German ships would not be needed, that they were of different ypes than those of the allies, and that It would be a waste of money to pay to maintain them.

ITALIAN PRESS LAUDS IDEALS OFJPRESIDENT United States is Honored in Honor Paid to Wilson, Says Newspaper. (By Associated Press) ROME, Jan. 3. Newspapers here unite in their welcome of President Wilson. The Giornale D'Talia says: "Rome, which has known everv form of greatness, will welcome Mr. Wilson as it. has never received any sovereign. We entered the war with the same ideals as the United StAtes, and with the same ideals we propose to work with her for a lasting peace." "The visit of President Wilson," says the Corriere D'ltalia, "must signify that outside and above the official ceremonies, Italy as regards peace problems is with Mr. Wilson, who will understand the preoccupations of Italy as he has understood those of France and England." Eulogize Visitor. The entire press throughout Italy published today eulogistic articles regarding President Wilson and the United States, virtually all of the newspaper devoting their entire front page to the visit of the American president. "It is our Intention to honor the whole American people in honoring President Wilson." says Italie, "which alludes to the people of the United StatcR as "the most democratic, progressive and powerful in the history of the world." The Tribuna's article says: "One might say that President Wilson, having left the" capital at Washington to be received in the capitol at Rome, has not changed his rostrum, so similar are the feelings and aspirations of the two countries." In the Epoca. Prince Giovanelll, a deputy, publishes a leader in which he represents all Italy as "paying homage to the,, great -American republic . of noble ideals which brought her Into the fight eide by side with the peoples of the entente." The Giornale d'ltalia characterizes President Wilson as the heir of Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, whose work, it says, he is continuing with the aim of bringing about freedom for Europe and justice for mankind. BRITISH SOLDIERS FORMED SCHOOL (By Associated Press) LONDON, Thursday, Jan. 2 Educational work among British troops was the most astonishing thing in the war. said Lord Cecil, deputy director of army staff duties, in an address here today. The army contained a least 3.000,000 students and constituted the largest school in the world before the armistice, he said. This work was given in order to divert men's minds from the terrors of war. Since the armistice the work has increased, it being given with a definite view to post-war resettlement. Recently 72,000 books have been despatched to France for the British army, which is clamoring for more. In connection with this the authorities in France have ordered 2,000,000 pencils fortnightly, which are more than are in existence. Over sixty subjects are being taught, most soldiers choosing technical subjects. CZECHS HOLD ALL FRONTS IN UFA WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. Czechoslovaks and co-operating Russian troops are still holding all fronts in the Ufa region according to information reaching the state department today, although Ufa city wa3 evacuated during the latter part of December. English armored trains and French troops were sent from Ufa to support the extreme fronts. On Dec. 26, a belated dispatch says, Bolshevik! forces broke through the line at Binsk. 25 miles from Ufa but no Red Guards at that time had appeared at Ufa. Between the 25th and 28th of December the Siberian army at Perm had taken 31,000 prisoners, 120 guns, a large number of machine guns. 80 automobiles. 9 armored trains and the entire Bolshevikl supply train. Four Degrees Below Zero in Chicago CHICAGO, Jan. 3. Chicagoans scurried to work today in a temperature of four degrees below zero with assurance from the weather forecaster that it would be colder before it became warmer. ' Icy sidewalks made locomotion for pedestrians perilous ana many Injuries from falls were reported. The fuel administrator said there w.as plenty of soft coal, more than usual at this time of the year, while charitable agencies said the sudden cold snap had brought fewer calls for help than usual. - The ' city health commissioner and other physicians declared the cold -weather had brought a lessening In the number of influenza cases.

EMBARGOES ON SHIPMENTS OF FOOD STUFFS FOR OVERSEAS Supplies Destined for Starving People of Europe and Troops Held up at Ports on East. CHARGE ACCUMULATION

(By "Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 3. Shipment of all classes of freight anj particularly food stuffs Intended for "American troops abroad and Europe's starving people, was embargoed from other parts of the country through the ports of Boston, Philadelphia and New York foi export, by order of the federal food administration today. Tood and supplies are accumulated i on the piers of New York to such an extent that it is impossible for it to be handled or for cargo space to be provided for its transportation abroad. Similar conditions are declared lo ex1 1st in Boston and Philadelphia with the situation becoming more serious. Three principal causes are assigned. One is the strike of freight handlers, vhich was reported to be spreading today. Another was a disposition on the part of ship owners to put their vessels in dry dock upon being relieved from the war strain instead of continuing the ships in trade. Still another was the holiday season with consequent decrease in labor facilities regardless of existing strike conditions. OFFICIALS DENY ORDER. WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. Officials at the food administration, the railroad administration and the shipping board, professed ignorance of embargoes announced by officials in New York on the movement of export freight to New York, Boston and Philadelphia . ? At the. food administration It was asserted that supplies for shipment abroad. .hadeftn midnjf ally . and if reason for an embargo had arisen no notice had been given headquarters here. . Shipping board officials declared that lack of shipping could not be responsible. URGE APPOINTMENT OF STATE ART BODY TO JUDGE MEMORIAL An art commission which will Judge state soldier memorials is to be urged by Mrs. M. F. Johnston and William Dudley Foulke, of this city, In conference with Governor Goodrich next Monday noon. The Richmond Art association is urging the passage of a law authorizing the governor to appoint a state art commission which will pass approval or disapproval on all public monuments 'which will be erected in Indiana in honor of her soldiers and sailors of for other purposes. The committee from Richmond will discuss with Governor Goodrich the advisability of such a bill. It is understood that other cities of the state are interested in the.,same idea, although no definite steps, toward an art commission bill h'ave been taken elsewhere. In consideration of the fact that nearly every county in the state is proposing to erect some sort of memorial during the coming year in honor of its dead soldiers and sailors, the Richmond Art association considers it appropriate that such monuments be approved by a competent commission and that every monument be assured a work of art suitable to honor Indiana's dead sons. WANT DANZIG MADE INTO WORLD PORT (By Associated Press) WARSAW, Jan. 3. Andreas Moraczewski, the Polish premier, sajd today that he was in favor of the creation of an international port at Danzig. In outlining his program, he said: "I desire to see Poland inhabited only by Poles. I do not favor giving special autonomy and schools to the Jews, but do believe in giving them their civic rights if they perform their civic duties. "We have been robbed by both the departing Russians and Germans, the latter trying to destroy our industries and our markets. The allies should consider these difficulties. Territorially, we want what Is ours ethnographtcally. We do not want what Is German or Ukrainian but think that Lithuania is ours in this sense." Gompers Testifies in Senate Industry Hearing (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. With Samuel Gompers. president of the American federation of labor, as the first witness, hearings were begun today under the resolution Introduced by Senator , Kenyon of Iowa, providing for an Investigation by the senate education and labor committee for the i purpose of recommending legislation

intended to bring about better social and industrial conditions. I

Senate Committee Rejects Baker's Recommendation to Validate War Contracts (By Associated Tress) WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. By unanimous vote the senate military committee today rejected Secretary Baker's recommendation for legislation to validate informal war contracts and authorize their adjustment by the war department, and ordered favorably reported senator Hitchcock's bill Introduced yesterday . legalizing such contracts, but placing adjustment In the hands of a non-interested commission.

SENATOR THOMAS DEFENDS ACTION OF JRESlDENT Says Wilson Will Acquit Himself to Satisfaction of Fellow-Countrymen. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. Senator Thomas of Colorado, Democratic mem ber of the foreign relations comittee predicted today in the senate that "at this critical hour in our diplomatic history," President Willson would acquit himself well before the nations and to the ultimate satisfaction of his countrymen." Disclaiming any intent to criticise or condemn senators who have felt impelled to record their disagreement with the President's outline of peace conditions, Senator Thomas said he regarded it as incumbent on those who felt otherwise to make public expression of their views lest it be gathered from their silence "that announcements hitherto recorded embody the common sentiment of the American senate." The Colorado senator deprecated action of critics in withholding their condemnation of some of the President's fourteen principles until after those principles had been accepted, not only by the allies, but by enemy corntries as well, saying that this belated criticism "may impair the prestige or detract from America's influence in the congress, of nations." Quotes Jefferson. After quoting at lengti from letters and opinions by Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and jothers to show that the President's jSower In negotiating treaties la made supreme by the constitution, Senator Thomas dls; cursed the points in the President's peace program which some Republican leaders in the senate have urged should not be considered until after the peace conference. The senator said he was reluctant to speak of economic barriers and trade relations, for in the last analysis that is the real obstacle to an allembracing entente. He added, how ever, that he cordially endorsed the president's demand for "the removal as far as possible of economic barriers." "Freedom of the seas," Senator Thomas said, "is a vague and indefinable term. It is noticeable that the president declares for 'absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas outside of territorial waters, alike in peace and war'." The speaker said that since the submarine has "come to stay" inter national regulation for its use is imperative and that freedom of navigation in times of war under laws which belligerents must be made to respect, becomes an "unavoidable necessity". League Presents Problem. Establishment of a league of nations. Senator Thomas said, presents a difficult problem. Some of the dif ficulties already have been mentioned by other senators, he said and added that he need "only mention the fin ancial burden and its method of distribution, its inclusion of the van quished nations, of Bolshevik Russia and the Vatican "I do not say these difficulties are insuperable." continued the speaker, "but I feel sure that only time and experience can surmount them. They will tax the patience and the wisdom of the entente, whose immediate and compelling work is the dictation of peace to Germany and the organiza tions of the nations now springing from the ashes of Turkey and Austria." Senator Thomas said he was much impressed with the suggestion of Viscount Grey, former British foreign secretary, that the victorious league now in force be continued. It is amply competent, the speaker paid, to keep the peace of the world and it may admit other nations to its association as time and experience shall determine. The Weather ror inuiana by the United btates Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Saturday. . Continued cold tonisht. Rising temperature Saturday. Today's Temperature. Neon 6 Yesterday. Maximum 22 Minimum 12 For Wayne County by W. E. Moflre. Fair and cold tonight ?nd Saturday, followed by gradual moderation. Near zero or below tonight. General Conditions The cold wave continues intense over the northwest, where it is 30 below zero in northwest North Dakota, zero weather in northeri. Texas, 28 above at San Antonio. Tex., and snow at Jackson, Miss. Heavy rains in the east, very heavy in Tennessee. It was zero at 7 o'clock in Richmond this morning. A moderation in temperation is posisble the first of next week, as it is now above zero throughout Alaska.

WILSON GIVEN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION BY ROMAN CROWD

Cheered by Italian Troops When He Crosses BorderBonfires Light the Way Through Italy. LUNCHES WITH THE KING " 'By 'Associated Press) ROME. Jan. 3. President Wilson, arrived in Rome at 10:25 o'clock this morning. He was received at the station by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena, members of the government and representatives of the local authorities. An immense crowd welcomed the president with the greatest enthusiasm. The program arranged for President Wilson's entertainment today included a luncheon with Queen Mother Margherita a reception by the parliament and a state dinner with King Victor Emmanuel, following the visit to the president of a deputation from the Qulrinal. Made Roman Citizen. In the evening the citizenship of Rome will be conferred upon the American executive. On Saturday there will be a luncheon at the American embassy In honor, of the president. This also is the day set for his visit to Pope Benedict and for his reception to Protestant bodies at the American church. He will take dinner -with the court. The president expects to leave for Genoa on Sunday and possibly will go to Milan. On Monday he will arrive at Turin, where he will make a short visit, leaving for Paris" on Monday night. The president enjoyed greatly the rest which Uhe trip afforded him. Both he and Mrs. Wilson spent much of their time looking at the scenery from the car "windows. King Victor Emmanuel has accepted an- invitation to have luncheon with President" Wilson and family at the residence of Ambassador Page on Friday. CHEERED AT STATION GENOA, Jan. 3. President Wilson's journey to Rome took him through the maritime Alps and over the Piedmont plains. At the Franco-Italian border when the train stopped at the frontier station the president walked about for exercise and by way of diversion bought some picture postcards on sale in the picturesque village. He was cheered by the Italian troops on his crossing the border and at all the stations at which the train made daylight stops. At Turin, his first important stop, the president shook hands with many English-speaking Italians who brought flowers to present to him. PISA, Jan. 3. When Pisa was reached by the Wilson special train last night, Mr. Wilson and his party had returned. Count Di Celers. Italian ambassador to Italy, descended to the ; station platform and conversed with officials. The people have been asked not to disturb the president by cheering when the train passes through towns and cities. Bonfires lighted In honor of Mr. Wilson have been seen at many places along the way. PARIS, Jan. 3... There Is every likelihood, according to the morning newspapers, that the peace conference, or rather a preliminary conference between the four great allies will open January 13. The secretaries of the conference will be Paul Dutasta, th French ambassador to Switzerland, and Philllppe Berthelot, of the French foreign office, it is said. "This conference," says the Petit Journal, "will decide upon the terms j to be imposed upon the vanquished peoples. EXCLUSIVE THEATRE FOR SOLDIERS OPEN (B Associated Presi) NEW YORK, Jan. 3. The Pershing theatre, said to be the only playhouse in the United States maintained exclusively for soldiers and to which admittance is free, will be opened here tonight by the New York Conv munlty Camp Service. The initial bill will include a symbolic fantasy, "The Message of the Star of Gold," presented by a volunteer caste led by Miss Margaret Vale, a niece, of President Wilson; and a musical comedy, "The Masqueraders." presented by the Pershing Musical Comedy Stock Company After the performance a dance for officers will be held. Dewoody Witness in - Today's German Probe (By Associated Press) ' " WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. Investigation of German propaganda was resumed today by the senate Judiciary sub-committee with Charles H. Dewoody, former district superintendent of the bureau of Investigation of the department of Justice with headquarters in New York, as a witness. Alfred F. Becker, deputy state attorney general of New York who was to have resumed today his testimony interrupted by the holiday recess, will not be called nntil tomorrow '