Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 4, 1918, Page 1

NEW YORK ECHOES TO HARBOR DIN AS PEACE MISSION SAILS | Member Che Assoriaied Press Cribune CHF Casper Daily The United Press Reports VOLUME 3 CASPER, WYOMING, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1918 ' NUMBER 40 BLACK SEA FLEET GIVEN OVER TO THE BRITISH, FRENCH AND ITALIANS NO REASONS FO CLOSING SCHOOL (GAIN, DEGLARES HEALTH OFFICER Many New Cases of “Flu” Reported but Ilness is Not Serious; Epidemic Has Run Course Here the fact that cighteen cases of Spanish influenza were re- ported yesterday to the local health officer, no alarm should be felt in Casper that the epidemic is spreading at an abnormal rate._ Six of the righteen eases were in one family and they came into the city by train, al- rendv ill with the disease. ¢ | While Sunday and Monday were each credited with a large number of} f . 25 and 17 respectively, the lo- cal doctors state that the eases Are} i vy very light and that few fa- talities are resulting from the more! ent cases, However. the usual pre- coutions should be taken and pebdple should keep in good physical condi-| tion There was’ some discussion 9s to! the advisability of closing the schools! but Dr. Rohrbaugh stated this morn- ng that he could see no reason yet for closing them unless the epidemic becomes more violent than it is at. present. | Despite — BATTLE FLEET TO RETURN BIG NUMBER YANKS | | [By Associated Presn} PARIS, D readnaughts which will escort Presi- ent Wilson into French waters, will rn about immediately after their arrival to carry homeward a large irty of American soldiers. The sail- ors’ trip will be so timed that the mén will arrive at a home port by Christ- mas, The operation constituted one of the most extensive movements of bat-/ tleships for transport purposes ever} undertaken. Vice Adiniral Wilson at Brest is making arrangements for the movement. Brest is already crowded th soldiers and sailors awaiting the eward trip. EXPLANA KAISER’S STAY IS TO BE DEMANDED 2 (By United Press) THE HAGUE, Dec. 4.—It is ex- pected that the Allies will soon jeint- y demand an explanation for the so- Journ of the Kaiser and Crown Prince in Holland, $ HEADS TICKET ket . 4, — Ten American} Vessels Are Divided between Three Nations {3 BUSTED FOR RETURN TO OLD UNIT AT FRONT | camden Sheffner Balks at Trans- fer After Removal from Hos- pital and Pays Penalty for Joining Friends Associated Presx} (By P ABOARD THE BRITISH DESTROYER TILBURY at SE- BASTAPOL, Nov. 27.— The Allied fleet has taken from the Germans 10 warships in the harbor here. The Russian dreadnaught Volia is now under the British flag. Five of the destroyers were appor- tioned among the Allies, the British taking two, the French two, and the {italians one. Four submarines, all German, were divided between the French and British. All remaining warships and mer- chant vessels of the German Black sea fleet will be held here, “Busted” from a sergeant to a pri- vate as the penalty for returning to his old command against orders, Cam- den W. Sheffner, of Casper, writes ‘o his father under date of Noyem- yer 9, two days before the signing of the armistice, that he succeeded COPENHAGEN, Dec. 4.—British| " Tejoining his old regiment at the Admiral _ Si ir’s light cruiser| front after the thrilling pastime of squadron reached Libau, Russia, on| !odging the military police of France Mrcnaaye Yor several days. Young Sheffner ——————— was injured and gassed at Fismes, fol- ‘owing the drive at Chateau-Thierry, n which he also participated, and for reveral weeks was in the hospital re. euperating from his wounds. His most recent letter will be interesting! )to many friends here. It follows: a : CROWN 4 ¢ France, Nov. 9, 1918. . ; Mv Dear Father: ' “It sure looks like an end to the | war from what people say, but they should have been with me in, the (BY Dusted Prene\ |trenches yesterduy afternoon’ and BERNE, Dec. 4.—The abdica- | thev would not be so certain of peace. tien of the Crown Prince is signed | Dad, I may have done wrong, but I and is scheduled to be pu hed | do not believe so, even tho I am bus- Tuesday, says a Berlin dispatch. It (ted from sergeant and made a pri- is understood that the document vate. When I last wrote to you I does not mention his heirs. was in a classification camp, being ———>——— equipped to go back to the front,| and as I expected to go back to my) | regiment I was very much disapvoint- ed when I was informed that I was | to be sent to a regiment made up of | drafted men and ones who had not | been on the front. | “Just before I was to leave the re-| placement camp I took my rifle, gas mask and overcoat and took a train for Le ———. quite a long ride from |the coast. I managed to dodge the military police and from there I went to Tours, from Tours to Chaumont, jand from Chaumont I rode in trucks and walked to the front line trenches, where I arrived three days ago. On arriving in the trenches T found that 1 |my regiment had moved just a few hours previous to my arrival and so I hunted up division headquarters of the 28th division and reported in. |The result is that I am now being, | sent to mv old regiment and will not, wet in with the drafted men. Talk about the way I slipped the M. P.’s! clear across France—I will sure never forget it. | “From’an official source I learned that my best pal and comrade, Albert K. Cheadle. was killed in action Aug- ust 25, 1918, while serving with Co. M of the 110th infantry. I could hardly believe it, but I went direct to headquarters and found out the bad jnews. All that I can say is that he was my bestrand truest friend, and while serving with him he alwavs played the game like the man he was.” (By United Press) AMSTERDAM, Dec. 4.—Vienna reportsthat Emperor Karl is plan- ning to enter the March elec- tions in Austria at the head of the Democratic. monarchy party. SSE GUE AES HILITARISM TO BE OPPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT IBy Associated Press} NEW YORK, Dec. 4.—Prior to the President's departure it be- came known that he goes deter- mined against militarism in any form. The crus! of Prussian militarism was pa is plan for the future peace of E ecelbeticlictcoars PROFITABLE SOUVENIRS (By United Press) | Bist ier Oe TOKIO. (By~ Mail.)—The first} Mrs. Bair, the proprietress of the American war savings stamps have|Star Rooms on the Sand Bar, has just been placed on sale in Tokio and | contributed a material benefit to the Yokohama and are proving quite aj hospitals of Casper by donating to curiosity. As the number on hand | these institutions the meat of the bear is limited, the stamps are being snap-| recently shot in the vestibule of the ped up as souvenirs of the war, | building. YANKEES FORTY MILES OF COBLENZ,REPORT [By Unie WITH THE AMERICANS IN PRUSSIA, Dec. 4.—Americans marching up the Moselle Valley t Coblenz, reaching Wittlich and Berimcastle. They now occupy over ‘ thousand square miles of Germany. The inhabitants have displaved sullen indifference ro far, the on!y | at the Yanks, | meat, but it was found to be contrary |to the state game laws, which forbid the sale of game. As soon as Mrs. Bair learned of this they decided to donate the meat to the hospitals and other charitable institutions of the city. | It was at first decided to sell the a The women’s clubs of Maine were first to organize a state federation. ed Press} ‘oday arrived within forty miles of ALLIED PLAN TO FEED WORLD NOT YET DETERMINED HOOVER CABLES First .of Relief Ships Reaches Europe, More to Follow; Help Here Must Be Voluntary After one week in Europe, Food Administrator Hoover cabl food stiuation does not y: the formulation of a def gram, says a Washington message re- ceived by County Administrator Huf- smith this afternoon; Negotiations with the Allied governments regard- ing shipping. finances and organiza- tions are still in progress. “Liberated territories are daily ur- gently calling upon the United States for food, pending thé «letermination of a complete program. Mr. Hoover, before leaving, arranged for the pur- chase and dispatch of 270,000 tons of food to meet the most urgent calls. “The first of the ships carrying this food has been reported as having passed Gibraltar carrying supplies to southern Burope. The pressing de- mand for food is obvious, but the for- mation of a definite program must await further conferences abroad. “We must, therefore, direct all present efforts to maintaining an at- titude of mind which will prepare the public for more definite conservation when called for. Our point of view has now been changed from a war necessity to a humanitarian appeal. The need for voluntary cooperation as distinguished from enforced regu- lations therefore becomes increas- ingly apparently.” — a - - HINDENBURG TO BE JAILED BY BOCHE COUNCIL [By Axsocinted Pres) COPENHAGEN, Dee. 4.—The Sol- diers’ and Workers’ Council of Leip- sic has decided that German general headquarters shall be dissolved and! Marshal Hindenburg arrested, says the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin. Spe eee LABOR WAGING RAIL CAMPAIGN (By United Prens) WASHINGTON, Dec. 4,—-Organiz- ed labor is moving its forces on con- gress and the government to retain the railroads. Daily petitions are pouring in from labor unions FRENCH CROSS HUN FRONTIER [By Annocinted Presnt WITH THE FRENCH IN GER- MANY, Dec. 3.—The French army, enroute to the Rhine and Mayence, croszed the German frontier of 1817 today, occupying the Valley of the | Sarre. BERLIN ESCAPED BOMBING BY SINGLE DAY : ar a 4 r A NEW YORK, Dec. 4.—Berli t been bo: i bi ‘ins of hostility coming from children. Once thev threw bits of coa’| De Haviland-10 aivelieves the ae eg Pg snd a 11, the oe at 2 squadron of eight to twelve super Handley-Page and | American aviators who returned today on the transport Lap land. Whistles and Sirens Screech Rousine Send- off as America Pays Tribute to Presi- ALLIES AGREED =, OF FORMER HUN KAISER, CLAIM Bonar Law Author- ity for Statement of Policy in Treat- ing War Criminal thy a Preesl NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -—With President and Mrs. Wilson on the bridge, the steamer George Washington carrying Amer- ica’s peace mission left the dock at 10:22 this morning. The vessel swung around and started down the North river to the bay at 10:30. As the ship went down the bay President Wilson remained on the bridge waving his hat and handkerchief in response to an increasing uproar of farewell. The noise of whistles and sirens was deafening. The rigging of ships along the river were crowded with cheering people. Vessels passing the George Washington. were lined with men and women giving the president a rousing sendoff. Two airplanes overhead looped the loop and cut capers over the George Washington. Three destroyers were alongside the George Washington. The weather was clear with a light breeze. Destroyer Flotilla Forms Escort on First Lap of Ocean Voyage A flotilla of 15 destroyers will escort the George Wash- ington on the first leg of the journey. - Aft rd the battle- [ity Associated MPreaes LONDON, Dec. 4.—-Marshal Foch notified Germany that it is behind in executing the ar- mistice and will be held te- sponsible for further delay. He did not set any time limit. Conferences with Premier Lioyd ship Pennsylvania and five destroyers will finish the voyage to “®oTe’. r neeau, Pre- Brest nier Orlan rehal ch, Minister The George Washington passed quarantine and entered ey si ir dene ae the lower bay at 11:10. They ms t rs The president’s special train from Washington reached and xtradition Hoboken at 7:20 this morning. He boarded the ship at 8 o'clock “We will de to get the SE eS ae Allies to agre nand ar Workmen Work All Nicht Puttine trial,” declared Honar Law. “"% ala@ propose an interallied © hat » determ many will be ab Finishing Touches to Peace Shiv "a (Ry Ananctated Perens} ficaily NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-—Woodrow Wilson, president of ‘the Ps United States, sailed today for Europe to participate as one of Ry Associated Press} the five representatives of the United States to the peace con- LONDON, Dee. 4 daily Ex- ference in France. The transport George Washington got Press claims to be able th deny t report from Berlin that a new ul under way at 10:15 a. m. Long before the president's special train. arrived from Washington there was unusual activity at the dock where the George Washington was moored. Workmen were busy during the night putting the finishing touches to the liner and complet- ing elaborate decorations at the pier. Secret Service Acents Swarm at Dock as Time for Devarture Nears Only those with passes were allowed to approach the streets leading to the dock.. Military police kept an all-night vigil over the route from the railroad station to the pier, while hun- dreds of.agents of the secret service and of the army and navy intelligence services watched the side*streets. War vessels kept a ceaseless patrol of the waters near the transport. At dawn army airplanes circled the dock and main- tained a watch from the air. Perhaps never before were such elaborate plans made to guard the president. The long pier was gaily decorated with thousands of flags and bunting. A canopy consisting of a mass of American flags and emblems of the Allies extended over the gang plank. Nothing Undone in Providing for Comfort and Shiv Entertainment Stewards worked all night completing arrangements for the comfort of the party. Phonographs were installed in the gentlemen’s smoking room and the ladies’ lounging room, the matum was sent Germany because omotives te be delive YANKS WIN BIG WELCOME, 2000 DOCK AT WW. Y. handed over ¢ SCOUT SHIP IS SUNK BY MINE: 130 LIVES LOST * ROME, Dec, 4 Sec 8 S- records being all the way from grand opera to popular war satel os ck 3 mine % pe On songs and jazz band music. Half a dozen card tables were j), dred hirty perisheds. it: was nailed to the floor of the smoking rooms. The gymna furnished with punching bags, rowing machines, “horse: and other athletic equipment. Two brass bands made the trip, the Kensington (Kansas) band and the sailors Great Lakes station band, these organizations having been selected from among a score that offered their services. Lansing and White Members of Party, House and Bliss Abroad The party included Secretary Lansing and Former Am- bassador White, members of the American delegation. Colonel House and General Bliss are already in Europe. As the ship swung into North river the president and his um was announced ITALY READY TO JOIN ALLIANCE OF THE ENTENTE ROME, Dec. 4.—Italy will join an alliance between France and nd, the Popolo Romano de- (Continued on Page Six) INTERPRETATION OF PRINCIPLES SOUGHT President’s Declarations Should Bear\* People’s Endorsement; Publication of Terms Is Asked in Resolution of agreed during sroviding for ation “LEAGUE OF NATIONS Fi (By Associated Press.) FOR PEACE ONLY URGED WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—Senator Frelinghuysen off New Jer- WASHINGTON, Deo. 4-—The cre of a le sey, Republican, in the Senate today advocated a resolution asking President Wilson to publicly interpret his fourteenty peace principles. He declared the principles open to various interpretations, adding: “The President should not on the behalf of the American peo- ple make radical proposals until he is sure they are endorsed by the people.” super s advocated Republican, in Senate today. He at what he char- acterized as lack of disposition on the part of the President to deal frankly with the people and the rding his views on prob- ¢ before the peace con- nal disputes, Kellogg, the id regret Senator Walsh of Montana, Demo-|/ttor Knox of Pennsylvania and Poin- erat, declared that lack of criticiam|dexter of Washington, Republicans, until recently justified general belief | dissented « jin the acceptability of the terms. Sen-| Senator Borah introduced a resolu- m lems ¢ ference CUMMINGS RESOLUTION TO COME UP THURSDAY WASHINGTON, Dee. 4.—-The for- eign relations committee today post- poned till toi~rrow action on the yuad > tr r resolution that a Senate the signing of the armistice, according to a number of » be sent to the peace con-