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INTERNATIONAL CONTROL FOR TURK CAPITAL IS PROPOSED Allied Government of Constantinople and . Straits Only Solution to Eastern Question, Says Simonds. ALBANIAN SITUATION 1 By FRANK H. 8IM0ND8. .Cxpyrlght 1919 by the McClure NewsI ,; paper synaicaie. -In two recent articles I have dls cussed the situation in Northeastern and Southeastern Europe, the problems which must be solved at the Versailles Congress. In these discussions I have sought to Isolate the question presented by Poland, the Baltic provinces, the new Jugo-Slavic and Czecho-Slovak states, together with the changed conditions in Rumania. In the present article I mean to deal with the old. familiar Eastern question, which for more than two centuries has plagued

. Europe and produced wars innumerable, of which the recent struggle is j only the most terrible. Once more, at Vienna, and again at Berlin. Europe, this time with America sitting as a full partner, is to strive to remove the old obstacle toward peace. At Vienna not the slightest thought was paid to the demands or even the rights of the peoples of the Near East, that they had rights, that they were even nationalities, as contrasted with subjects in this remote region, was not recognized by those who laid down the. constitution of the New Europe, followed with the upheaval of the French revolution and of Napoleonic Wars. Nor did the Congress of Berlin pay more real attention to this phase of its task, although the demands of natlonalties U.Td already made themselves heard. Succession of Wars. As a consequence of the failure of h- Berlin Congress, we have had, in i cf nt years, in the last decade, an 'nlnterrupted succession of wars and 'hreats of war growing out of tho ftp st ern question and beginning with the annexation of Bosinia and Herzegovina bv Austria in 1908.. Frdm the

. Congress of Berlin to the outbreak of f Vbo world war the. Balkans havte been Y he fighting ground of Austrian and

many has more and more completely directed and shared in Viennese policies. In all this time the battle for the possession of the Straits, with Constantinople, has been the moving motive of the Russian statesmen, while Austria has sought to push her empire southward to Salonica. But these two purposes, which were not directly oppossed and might have been realized by co-operation, were brought into conflict by the German determination to create little Europa and extend German domination from the Baltic to Suez and the Persian Gulf. German policy thus aimed at preventing Russia from reaching the Golden Horn. This was the traditional British policy, surviving from the Peaconsfield era. but growing weaker after the occupation of Egypt and the construction of the Suez Canal changed the whole face of the situation in the Near East.. Britain withdrew from Constantinople and was becoming reconciled to Russian supremacy, while Germany succeeded England as the first friend and defender of the Osmanli against the hereditary enemy. Russian Claims Abandoned. In the present war one of the many secret agreements between the allies recognized the right of Russia to have and to hold Constantinople and all of the shores on either stde of the Straits and the Sea of Marmora. A final compromise between British and Russian policies was arranged and Britain abandoned a policy which from

7Kussia an outlet on the open sea. But the fall of Russia abolished this understanding and rescinded this agreement. There Is no longer any need to 'recognize Russian claims because they have been abandoned by the Russians themselves. As a result there exists today an admirable opportunity to dispose of the main difficulty in the Eastern Question, the possession of Constantinople and the Straits. Russia and Austria, the immediate rivals in the Balkans have disappeared as factors, one by complete obliteration, the other by the fall to anarchy and Bolshevism. Europe can today deal with the whole matter without having to take into consideration the hereditary rivalries

of Romanoff or Hapsburg. while the German power to influence the situaUon has gone, as has German prestige at Stamboul. It is for Europe, for the allies at Versailles, to determine the fate of Constantinople. The solution of the problem may take one of three courses. The Turk, under some sort of International direction may be permitted to remain in his present capital. The Greek may be permitted to revive the memories of the great Eyzantine period and re-occupy regions once entirely Hellenic and still inhabited by a very large Greek population. Flnaly, the Great Powers may set up some form of International control, outside the limits of any existing nation, they may make Constantinople an International state, ruled by the League of Nations or by some machinery devised by the Versailles conference. Constantinople Question. vx uiese uiree solutions, me nrsi is by all odds the least desirable. If the Turk stays In Constantinople, even jthough his power be reduced, bis forts destroyed, the old intrigues and the I Continued an Paaa Six)

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Question of Army and Food Relief During Wait (Br Associated Press) 1 PARIS, Jan. 11. Problems of great importance have been occupying President Wilson during the time he has waited for the opening of conversations with the premiers of th,e allied nations, he has been devoting himself to close study of the food situation, the acute question of demobilization and the extent to which he will support the claims it is expected Italy will make at the peace congress. American participation in allied intervention in Russia and Poland or other countries and the Bolshevist movement are problems also considered but they are not looked upon as paramount at this time. It is understood that Mr. Wilson has informed premier Orlando of Italy as to his attitude relative to Italian aspirations east of the Adratlc. It may be said that the president's decision as to this question can be described a a nniv a nartial endorsement of Italy's claims, he is not expected to ap-j prove Italian domination oi me ao.riatic but he will probably support Italy s demand that her eastern coasi be made safe from military threats. Jugo-Slav claims have also received earnest consideration. There is a collateral isue In connection with the food situation which vitally concerns the economic situation in the United States and which has not been as yet fully worked out. Large contracts for food supplies in the United States were cancelled very recently by France and Great Britain. France, after coming to an understanding of the fact .that American farmers had been spurred to food production by promise that their crops would surely be marketed at good prices, was willing to renew Bome of these contracts but negotiations with Great Britain have not so far been successful. A favorable outcome is hoped for however, but if the British contracts cannot be continued, it is plain to experts here that some other market must be found for the immense quantities of food stuffs produced in the United States in response to continued appeals that the allies must bo fed. It is pointed out that American consumers have borne the burden of high prices partially for the reason that those prices are necessary to stimulate production. Exports to neutral countries may open a way for relieving the sluation. To that end negotiations are under way for a partial relaxation of the blockade. The demobilization problem Is probably the most acute of all. It is so delicate that it is not openly discussed but recent incidents in England caused by , the unwillingness of British sol Wilson Asks Labor Board to Interfere .. in Marine Strike WASHINGTON, Jan. 11. President Wilson today cabled a request to the war labor board to take up again the case of the marine workers' strike In New York, and proceed to make a finding. The board was also requested by the president to use all means within its power to stabilize conditions generally during the present period of Industrial transition, arisiag from the war. Twelve States Report Common Labor Surplus ft , , -f (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 Twelve states, California, Colorado, Idaho. Illinois, Indiana. Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon and Utah, reported a surplus of common labor to the department of labor this week, as compared with seven the week previous. Weather conditions stopping lake navigation are believed to be in a measure responsible for the growth of unemployment. In the south there is a general shortage of labor in all trades, while the belt from Connecticut to Minneapolis shows surplusses in special branches. British Peace Delegates Leave for Paris Today (By Assoc'.Rted Press) LONDON, Jan. 11. The British delegates to the. peace conference left ior Paris this morning. Premier Lloyd George with the premiers of the Dominions and the representatives of India, traveled by the ordinary route. Andrew Bonar Law, the chancellor of the exchequer, made the trip by airplane as he Invariably does when he goes to France. Premier Lloyd George's party was accompanied by an army of offlcals and newspaper correspondents. THE WEATHER For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Colder in north portion tonight. Today's Temperature Noon 39 Yesterday. Maximum 33 Minimum 11 For Wayne Count, by W. E. Moore Fair tonight. Sunday increasing cloudiness. General Conditions There has been no storm of consequences except over Lake Huron during the last 24 hours, but a storm has appeared on the northern Pacific coast that will probably cross the Rockies some time the first of the week. Great area of high barometric pressure Is central over the Rocky mountain plateau, and is causing generally fair weather over the middle west and southwest. It also affects the central states. Temperatures are now moderate except over upper lakes and parts of far west, where it is below zero.

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diers to return to the continent, are regarded here by Americans and others as an indication of what might be cause for grave apprehension. Some military men feel, it is understood, that the withdrawal of the American troops from France might bring a demand from French soldiers to be returned to their peace . time employments. ... President Wilson is studying this condition, the importance of which is not to be underestimated. He is trying to find a way by which an agreement may be speedily reached whicn will restore the nations to a peace basis and still not separate the league of nations project from the actual making of peace.. He 1b understood to feel that they are inseparable and are notto be disassociated under any con dition, -v GIVE PRECEDENCE -TO RELIEF BILL (By Associated Prea) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 Democratic members of the house rules committee today reversed the committee's previous action, and ordered the ! report of a rule giving immediate consideration to the bill appropriating 100 million dollars for European famine relief, requested by President Wilson. . Thirty-Nine Billion Cigarettes Produced in America Last Year WASHINGTON. Jan. 11. Thirtynine billion cigarettes were produced in the United States last year and, so far as the department of agriculture has been able to ascertain, practically all will be used in this country a few will be exported. This represents, the department reported, four times as many cigarettes as were produced seven years ago. Consumption of tobacco in other forms decreased slightly last year, due largely to higher prices. Last year 625,000,000 pounds of leaf tobacco were used in manufacturing compared with 658,000,000 in 1917. Eddy Rickenbacker Is Americas Premier Ace (Br Associated Press) WASHINGTON;- Jan, 11. Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker of Columbus, O., famous as "an. automobile driver.;, was the ' premier- " of the American air force in France, having twenty-six enemy planes to bis credit. An official report received today at the War Department showed that there were sixty-three "acea" men downing five or more enemy machines in the American army when the war ended. First Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr., of Phoenix, Ariz, who was killed in action, was second on the list of "aces" with eighteen victories to his credit, and MaJ. Victor Raoul Lufbury, of Walllngford, Conn., who also was killed in action, was third, with seventeen victories. Before joining the American army, Maj. Lufbery was a member of the Lafayette Escadrille. Belgian Rulers Express Regret at Death of Theodore Roosevelt (By Associate Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 A dispatch to the state department from Brussels today conveyed condolences of the king and queen of the Belgians upon the death of Former President Roosevelt. Crowd Demands Abdication of Ruler qf Luxemburg -" (By Associated Press) METZ, Jan. 11. A large crowd paraded before Grand Ducal Palace in Luxemburg today, requesting the abdication of tha grand duchess and the proclamation of a republic. A committee on public safety has ben appointed and quiet is being maintained everywhere in Luxemburg. The Paris Matin on Jan 6 reported that Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide of Luxemburg decided to leave her country owing to the political situation there, which was said to have become unfavorable for her. During last November it was reported that her abdication would be demanded by the Parliament and the people. The grand duchess is 24 years old and has been the ruler of Luxemburg since June, 1912. Dismiss Suit to Contest U. 5. Cable Control NEW YORK, Jan. 11. The injunction suit brought by the Commercial Cable Company and the Commercial Pacific Cable Company against Postmaster-General Burleson to restrain him from taking over for the government their respective cable lines was dismissed to-day by Federal Judge Learned Hand. The Court's decision In the matter was based on the contention of the United States District Attorney that the court was without jurisdiction in the case, inasmuch as the action was undertaken by President Wilson as an executive act for war purposes. Allied Socialists to Meet at Brussels BRUSSELS, Jan. 11 Socialists from allied countries will be called to meet at Brussels in the near future, according to an announcement made by the Belgian labor party. Among other work to be done will be the reestablishment of the socialist international congress.

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C1ANYCHANGES MAY BE MADE IN STATUTES BY ASSEMBLY Bills Are Prepared to Carry Out Promises of G. 0. P. Platform Social Legislation is Proposed. STUDY CHILD WELFARE j . . . ;. ;rv, '.. $ ' " (By Associated Press) . INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 11 Many new laws, of which some will make sweeping changes ' in - existing statutes, are' predicted as a result of the seventy-first - Indiana general assembly, which is now in session. ' - v Bins which were in the hands of members .for several days before the session opened purpose these changes. Attention is called by the state republican' committee, which had the bills printed, that each was prepared by Senator , English, of Indianapolis, and Representative' Harris, of , Gary, "to cover a specific promise made to the people of Indiana in the 1918j republican state platform." : The proposals for the' creation of commissions, dealing with social legislation and child labor, probably will have the widest interest, throughout the state. One is the so-called conservation measure and another is to widen the scope of state authorities oyer businesses engaged in loaning of money. New state highway legislation, as well as changes In the laws for registration of voters and . in taxation of property will be proposed according to present plans. Women on Commission, The social legislation proposed, provides that the governor shall appoint five persons, one of whom shall be a woman, who will constitute the commission on social legislation. The appointments shall be made within sixty days after the law takes effect, while the commission ia directed to convene within ten days afterward, "to make a careful study of social conditions in Indiana and to submit on or before November 1, 1920, to the-governor, a report of its findings with recommendations for such legislation, including housing., employment, , education, illiteracy, Americanization, health, marriage laws, mental defects, physical defects,, and social Insurance as It deetns$entlal to. promote : social well being and to give greater protection to weaker members of . society." . Memtars of the commission would be provided with $4,000 appropriation, woulja serve without pay but would be allowed traveling expenses according to'.the bill. " Another . commission of five, two members beingwomen, is proposed in the bill providimjC,,for the study of child welfare work ind codification of state's laws relating tocbildren. "The whole system -of the care of dependent, neglected, delinquent and defective children shall be studied,", reads the bill, which provides for holding of public bearings in various parts of the state. Its report with recommendations is called for in time for proposed legislation two years hence. Three thousand dollars would be provided to meet expeditures, none of which would be in salaries to commissioners. Conservation Body. "A conservation commission, consisting of four members, no more than two of whom .shall .be adherents of the same political party, appointed by the governor, is proposed in one bill. This measure would abolish several state offices, - boards and departments and incorporate the work, done by these now under- the supervision of the commission. The commissioners would serve without pay but would be allowed traveling and other necessary expenses. If enacted it will be in force April 1, 1919. Geology, entomology, forestry, lands and waters, and fish and game would be the special dlvisionsof the department of conservation with a salried officer appointed to administer the work of each division, along with the necessary number of, employes to effectually carry out the work. The work of the divisions would be supervised by a director, appointed by the commission, and paid not to exceed $6,000 a year salary. He would be empowered to appoint and reiuove for cause chiefs of divisions and through the latter employes charged with the enforcement of the penal provisions of this act." Co-operation with other departments of the state for the enforcement of laws is provided for. Compensation of chiefs and other employes would be fixed by the commission. . Rules and regulations, promulgated by the commission, when approved by the governor, would have the force and effect of laws. Violations of such provisions would be punishable by administering fines of from f 10 to $300 to which imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed thirty days might be added. This department "shall have power," reads the bill, "to investigate, compile and disseminate information and make recommendations concerning the natural resources of the state and their conservation; the drainage and reclamation of lands; flood prevention; development, of water power; culture and preservation of forests; fish and game; the preservation of the soils; prevention of waste of mineral resources; prevention of plant diseases and pests; and such other questions or subjects as may be contemplated in this act." Licenses to hunt and fish would be issued as at present. Those authorized to issue licenses would receive a fee of ten cents for each, while tvremalnlng receipts would be ren- "j to the department. AppropriaU , of (Continued on Page Ten'

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Italian Hero May " ; Be Made Senator Gabrjele d'Annunzio. 'Word comes from Rome, Italy, that Gabriele d'Annunzio, author-flier, may be made a senator. D'Annunzio was famous in literature before the war broke out. Though a man of middle age he took up. the flying game and by his daring flights and his messages helped spur his people on to victory. DISBANDING OF ARMY PROCEEDS AT RAPID RATE American Troops Demobilized Twice as Fast as British, Reports March; (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 Demobilization of the American army, General March, chief of staff said today, is pro ceeding at a . rate which comparative figures show to be more than twice as fast as the British , demobilization. Actual figures up to January 10 of men discharged from the American army, showed a total of 693,889. British discharges to January 7, number 352,658. American officers to the number of 47,028 have been returned to civil life, while on January 7 the British had discharged only 3,038 officers. - American troops scheduled for demobilization now number 1,151,000, including 96,000 men who actually have returned from overseas but not in-' eluding units designated for return or on their , way home.. . ' Satisfactory in Russia. , General March .made public, a report from the American .military attache at Archangel on operations in northern Russia during December and the early days of this month indicating that the situation was regarded las satisfactory both from military and oauiiai j oiouuuiut. Sailing of five transports from France bringing about 2,000 officers and men including sick and wounded and a number of small units was announced today by the war. department. COBLENZ. Thursday, Jan, '9. The thirty-seventh engineers, consisting of sixteen hundred picked electrical and mechanical experts, from every state of the union, and commanded, by Colloner Albert Pierce of Nau Claire, Wris., has been ordered back to America on the first available , transport. The thirty-seventh is the first regiment In the third army to be ordered home. Its work will be taken over by other engineer contingents in the army of occupation. . " Company E of the thirty-seventh claims to be the first force of Americans to cross the Rhine. Its members crossed at Coblenz on Dec. .7. Heavy Fighting Between Poles and German Troops (By Aoc!ated Press) BERLIN, Friday, Jan. 10. Heavy fighting 13 reported between Poles and Germans in the province of Posen. The Germans captured Czarikau, in the northern part of the province, taking the place by assault. They were compelled later, however, through the arrival of Polish reserves, to withdraw to the north bank of the Netze. The Germans have likewise been compelled to abandon Kolmar. Seventy-Two Killed in South American Strike (Bv Associated Press BUENOS AIRES. Jan. 11. Seventytwo persons were killed. 81 were gravely wounded, and more than 800 received minor Injuries in the fighting which occurred here yesterday and last night as a result of the general strike, according to figures compiled at 3 o ciock. uus maruiug. y

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Bolsheviki Slaughter Germans in Baltic By Associated Press) BERLIN, Jan. 11. The Bolsheviki are slaughtering the Germans In the sections of the Baltic provinces which have recently come under the Bolsheviki control, according to . Herr Winning, the former German minister to the Baltic provinces. He reports extremely bad conditions at Riga and other parts of Livonia and Courtland, now in Bolshevik hands. " with the Baltic Germans the objects of atack recalling the historic St. Bartholomewss night, on the part of the Bolsheviki and their local Russian supporters. Three men from the German legation who remained behind in Riga, relying upon their diplomatic immunity, were arrested, the former minister reports and their public funds, amounting to 500,000 marks were Confiscated.

WALKER HINES IS NAMED U.S. RAIL DIRECTOR Former Aide of McAdoo Appointed to Succeed Him as Director General. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 Walker D. Hines, assistant director general of railroads, has been appointed director general by President Wilson, succeeding William G. McAdoo, who new retires to private life. Mr. Hines, who was recommended by Mr. McAdoo, is an advocate of the latter's plan for five year continuation of government control to provide a test period, and has supported most of the policies of the director general with whom he has been associated throughout the last year of government management. He is accredited with having originated many policies of railroad administration. If con gress does cot enact new railroad leg islation at an early date, Mr. Hines favors returning the roada at once to private management and this is expected to develop into a strongly contested issue within the next month or two. ' Was Sante Fe Chairman. Announcement of the appointment which does not need to be confirmed by the senate, was made today by Mr. McAdoo in the west on a vacation trip to Los Angeles, The news reached the White House from the president by cable last night, and was telegraphed to Mr. McAdoo at Winplow, Ariz : " - - , Until he became a member of the railroad administration staff a year ago, the new director general was chairman of the Santa Fe and was one of the youngest railroad execu tives in the country. He is' now 48 years of age. He became affiliated with railroads as a lawyer. Mr. Hines salary probaBly will be determined by the president. Mr, McAdoo divided his time between the duties of secretary of the treasury and received no compensation for the latter office. MISS DELEGATES AT PEACE MEET (By Associated Press) PARIS, Friday, Jan. 10 It Is understood on best authority that negotia tions have been under way for some time between the allies looking to possible representation of all the dif ferent parties of Russia at tne peace congress. It is understood the admis sion of these delegates would be on the condition that a truce between them be declared and accepted during the period covered by peace negotiations. This proposition, which is supposed to emanate from the British govern ment, is not accepted in its present form by France which refuses to rec ognize the Bolshevists in any form. It is pointed out that recognition of the Bolshevists by the admission of their representatives to the peace congress would, in the estimation of the French authorities give their propagando force and promote an extension of the Bolshevist movement, of which the allies might be the first victims. At the same time the French government is known to be disposed to lend all possible aid to orderly elements in Russia, wherever they may be reached. Offer to Send "Wild West Show" to France to Entertain Fighters (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 11. The sending of a wild west show to France to entertain the American Expeditionary Forces is being considered by William P. Larkin, director of the Knights of Columbus overseas activities, following the offer to finance such entertainment by F. T. Corcoran of Fort Mor gan, Colo. According to a statement Issued from Mr. Larkin's office today, Mr. .Corcoran offered to take abroad sixty cowboys, 6even cow-girls, fortynine Indians, including nine squaws, a few papooses and more than 100 unbroken horses. It was said it would cost $250,000 to finance such an expedition and Mr. Corcoran told Mr. Larkin "The citizens of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico want to contribute this fund as 'their bit' toward entertaining our fighters abroad." DEFENSE WORKER RETURNS. OXFORD, O., Jan. 11. Prof. S. J. Brandenburg, of Miami University, who has been working with the state council of defense in Columbus for over a year, has returned to Miami. This afternoon he addressed the Woman's club on the work of the defense council In Ohio.

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GERMAN RIOTS SPREADING TO : ALL SECTIONS OF COUNTRY Severe Fighting Reported in Hamburg Spartacans Active in Rhine Towns Ebert Forces Control Berlin. KARL LIEBKNECHT DEAD (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN. Jan. 11 Verv ser ious rioting occurred Friday in Dresden, Hamburg, Augustburg and Du3-' seldorff. according to reports receiv- - Ji 1 : rri A vere in Hamburg and is still in progress. r LONDON, Jan. 11 Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the spartacan leader in Germany, was killed during street fighting on Thursday evening, according to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company. . Several dispatches from The Associated Press correspondents in Berlin filed on Friday, up to 3 o'clock in the afternoon and received here this morning, contained no mention of the reported death of Dr. Liebknecht. The dispatches, in fact, do not refer to happenings in Berlin, but deal with events in the provinces or with press comment. Nothing definite is known here as to what Friday's deve'.opments in Berlin really were. Delayed Amsterdam advices dated Thursday contain reports of further activity ' by the Spartacans in the Rhine towns. They apparently control Dusseldorf, where several prominent persons were arrested while many others only escaped arrest by crossing the Rhine. Set Prisoners Free. The Muenster Anzeiger reports that the Spartacans stormed the prison in Muenster and set free 170 criminals. At Mulbeim, during a big demonstration of strikers on Wednesday the strikers seized all newspaper buildings and issued the General Anzeiger the next morning as the Red Flag, designating it as the organ of the revolutionary workers of Mulheim. They forbade the issuance of all the other newspapers. .- ine private resiaence m MUineim of Leo Stinnes, the industrial magnate, was entered and ransacked by a mob which was later dispersed by the police. Hold Center City. Government forces control the situation in Berlin so far as the center of the city, containing the principal government buildings and the retail shopping district, is concerned, but latest advices give no indication of what has been accomplished towards clearing the Spartacans from their strongholds in the outlying districts. Loyal troops are being reinforced and the arming of elements of the population willing to risk their lives to down the Bolshevists is in progress. Philipp Scheidemann and Premier Ebert are apparently determined to vigorously press the campaign against the followers of Dr. Karl Liebknecht as soon as their strength is completely in the field. The cabinet has flatly refused to accept the offered mediation of the Independent socialists to reconcile the three socialist factions, accusing the Independents of working "hand-in-glove" with the Spartacans. The Spartacans are now endeavoring to summon hunger and thirst as tneirTillles and have succeeded in interfering seriously with supplies. Large parts of Berlin are reported to have gone without bread yesterday and today. Panicky scenes are re ported at breadshops. II Taka PDww 'Uammi 'I The Spartacan forces have occupte a number of gas plants, electric power houses and water works in various parts of the city. Grunewald, a suburb, is without these necessities. This suburb, however, is populated almost exclusively by the wealthier classes and pressure against it is not likely to effect the socialist government. Karl Radek, who is the chief adviser of Dr Liebknecht, and is familiar with the strategy behind the Bolshevist movement in Russia is in Berlin. The Spartacans are repon.3d to be desperately endeavoring to spread their activities into other parts of Germany. j There has been no additional news from Berlin early today to throw light on the situation there but newspaper opinion as stated here is to the effect that the government is rapidly gaining the support of the army and most of the people in its struggle against the Spartacan. "It appears to be generally recognized In Germany," says the Daily Mail, "that the sooner there is a stable gov-Arnmo-nr thorn with whlrh tho ollf.. can deal, . the sooner there will be peace." . Fight in Westphalia. According to a dispatch from Hagen, Westphalia, heavy fighting has occurred there between two companies of volunteers about to entrain for the eastern provinces of Germany and local police troops. The local troops were opposed to military action against the Poles, in which the volunteers were on their way to take part. rne volunteers instaiiea tnemseivesj in the local crematory and defended j themselves obstinately. The outcome of the fighting is not given In the dispatch. A party of marines from Berlin succeeded today in stopping a body of troops on their way to Berlin by meeting and disarming tbe Berlin-bound force at Delitzsch, near Leipslg. The marines had Intercepted a wireless message reporting that the troops were to pass through Delitzsch and were at the sation in force when the troops arrived. , T