Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 21, 1918, Page 1

Member Associated Press Unietd Press Reports VOLUME 3. CASPER, WYOMING, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1918 FIVE POINTS 0 U.S. PEACE PLAN THREATEN SPLIT OF WAR VICTORS Junking of Fleet Is rangements began. LBaivestin Jubilee Stilled by by Sober Consider- ation of Treaty Phases; gation Favors Limitation of Armament; American Dele- “Pure Bunk” (By Associated Press.) PARIS, Dec. 21.— King Victor Emmanuel left Paris at midnight to visit Italian troops in Belgium. With his departure, Paris put aside her holiday attire and matter-of-fact consideration of conference ar- President Wilson and American delegates had a day of few in- So Claims Senator Lodge in Renewal of Attack Against Premature Action LONDON 10 DON HOLIDAY TOGS FOR PRESIDENT [By Ans LONDON, 1,—Arrangements are being made for an imposing mili- tary reception for President Wilson There will be a guard of honor at the station and he will be greeted by King George. President Wilson and King George then will drive to Buck- ingham Palace, thru streets lined with troops. They will ride in the royal carriage [By Associnted Press] WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Five of President Wilson’s fourteen prin- ciples of peace were today held up in the Senate by Senator Henry Ca- bot Lodge, Republican leader as s which micht lead to a di- among the nations which ha tered Germany and which cer- should be postponed until fter the peace conference. They relate diplor freedom s, economic barriers, reduc- rmaments and a league of ated Press] restic qu to secret The senator recalled that no tres binding upon the U without the Senate’s consent jeclared that untowurd results yuld be avoided only if the nate itself frankly in advance. In discussion of the freedom of ‘as Senator Lodge called at- tion to a “strange development” om with the pending naval be entertained in a rt riation bill, advocated by to royal visitors. The ‘war cz AdiniPat Badger, of a program met today to arrange the details of calling for a navy as large as that! the visit, which will last from Thurs- ‘ and by 19 He said he’ day next until Monday night or Tues- ght he favored building more day morn ing. than anyone else but he never contemplated such a i did not think it nece: ant edad”) TWO MILLION TONS LIMIT OF HUN SHIPPING I By Assoctated Press} PARIS, Dec, 21.—Instead of the two and w half million tons of ship- become By Axssocinte LOND , Dec. 2 ing George today r ved from President Wil- son his acceptance of the invitation to be a guest at Buckingham Palace during his stay in London. The Wil sons will be quartered in the Royal suite used by visitin Press} expressed monarchs and CONSIDER HUNS FIRST, IS DEMAND OF LODGE (By United Presx) WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Calling President Wilson’s league of nations ‘captivating and attractive,” tor Lodge seriously questioned racticability of an attempt to an effective league now to “em- the peace we ought to make uediately with Germany.” Lodge ™ g LG ONe rged a postponement of the discus- | PINS demanded of Germany by the sion of a league of nations, freedom | Allies to carry out the provisioning of the seas, economic barriers, secret of that country, as mentioned in the plomacy and reduction of. arma.|#tmistice, German authorities will be ment until the peace treaty: is signed, | 2b/e io collect cate Gener tons, “a : A ay advic received via Geneva, Declaring that “Germany did not | #9 enue! its nature overnight,” Lodge anded a treaty backed by physi cal guarantees that will make it im- ible for Germany “to break out tin upon the world with a war of nquest."” These guarantees, Lodge plained, should “hem Germany in that she cannot attempt conquest Russia or in the East. —_——_—— FORMER KAISER ABLE TO WALK ABOUT GROUNDS AMERONGEN, Dec. 21.—(Asso- of River ciated Press.) —Formed Emperor Wil to take liam, who has been ill during the! as teacher of the third week, is able to walk about the cas- East Casper school. tle grounds. sbender the terruptions in which various plans were proposed for carrying out President Wilson’s ently other pow ed States to bring proposition concerning of the seas. There is reason to believe that he proposed limitation of the construc- tion of naval craft to lightly arm- ored vessels, like revenue cutters. whose sole merchant shipping, the American delegation. Advocates of the plan say there would be no further use for heavily armed ships if all nations were placed on an equal footing by this means program. Appar- look to the Unit- forth a concrete the freedom SPAIN FAVORS LEAGUE OF NATIONS PROPOSAL (Ry United Press) PARIS, Dec. 21.—Spain League of Nations, Premier Roman- oes informed the United Press today, as the only salvation of the smaller nations. The report that American delegates had decided to advocate the sinking of the surrendered Ger- man fleet is pure bunk, a high au- favors a peace thority stated. Nothing has been decided about it yet. Great Br'tain is willing to go as far as possible to meet President Wilson’s freedom of the seas views, according to the advance guard of the British peace delegation. They Great Britain recognizes the neces- sity of revising the antiquated sea laws. But point out that any revis- ion must conform with Great Brit- ain’s insular position. President Wilson today received the first degree of Honorie Causa ever conferred by Sorbonne Univer- sity. VERSAILLES CONFERENCE PLANS UNDERGO CHANGE ociated Press] 21.—The preliminary peace conference at: Versailles has been postponed until the beginning! of February, says the Echo De Paris. The postponement is due to a change of plans because of President Wil- son’s visit to England and recon- struction due to ctions in the Brit- ish cabinet, which will occupy Pre- mier Lloyd-George’s preliminary changes which were to begin today were also deferred. PRESIDENT’S ITINERARY MAPPED OUT COMPLETELY (By United Press) PARIS, Dec. 21.—President Wi son returns to Paris from his glish trip December 30, prepared to take up the final preliminaries of the formal inter-allied conference. Then he will have the principal viewpoints of the French, Italian and British | diplomats and also neutrals. DEMOBILIZATION HITS STRIDE DURING WEEK 30,000-a-Day Mark to be Reached Soon, Says Chief March; Few Yank Captives Remain in Germany, Says Pershing [By Ans ress] WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—With a total of 18,562 men dis- charged from the army during the week ending December 14, General March announced today that the War Department has about reached the average of 30,000 discharges daily for which the demobilization plans call. Additional units in this Se designated for early demobilization brings the total of en so selected to 900,000. route for England. General Pershing ‘eneral Pershing reported 3210 (pressed the opinion that few Amer- mean prisoners of war repat- jcan prisoners remain in Germany ed up to December 16. Of these and believe that these will be quickly released. He said a continued search is being made for isolated prisone British and French officials in Switz erland, Holland, Sweden, and in Ger- many itself are aiding the search. came thru Switzerland; 324 ed thru the American front lines; went thru Holland and 113 thru nark, Those passing thru Hol- and Denmark are now all en Notice to Business Men A meeting of Casper Busi- ness and Professional men will be held in the Oil Ex- change building at 12:15 Sunday afternoon, when matters of importance to both business and profes- sional men of the city will be discussed. purpose will be to protect | finds favor with | GERMAN MILITARY TO BE BOLSTERED BY ADOPTION OF HINDENBURG cee ycember 29, Berlin ex-! Did you ever hear of sonified?” It does not maké any difference whether you havegor not, but if you haven’t you will witness it this Christmas morning, when all of the kids of Cabper find themselves the guests of th§ “Best People on Earth” at the" Christmas tree celebration at the Iris theater. Every kiddie in town is laying plans to be there and all other engagements have been cancelled “joy per- M. C. Clarkson, chairman of the committee on entertainment, ay that a big shipment of candy and fruit had received fr Santa Claus been and that the good things were be- ing sacked preparatory for dis- Natrona County Trib The Casper Dally Tr! ALLIES LOOK TO U.S. TO DEFINE SEA PLANS TOYS AND CANDY FOR EVERY KIDDIE 1S ELKS’ PLAN ANTLERED HERD LAY PLANG FOR A BIG GELEBRATIC Whe Wanper way WriuTe Extablished May 1 xtablixhed Oct 1S), tribution Christmas morning, when Old Chris, himself, will be on hand to make the heart of every kiddie in Casper throb with joy. W.R ting on mple of the Iris is put- special Christmas film for this occasion and it is bound to be good. The program will last about an hour and it is go- ing to be one of the most pleasant hour that any Casper boy or girl has ever spent. The Elks are spar. ing no expense or effort to make this Christmas celebration one that will hold memories long after- wards, The invitation is extended to every youngster in Casper under the age of 15 years to be on hand, Details of Plans for| Officers Keep Secret Establishing “People’s Guard” as Accepted by Berlin, Report (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Dec. 21.—The German government has accepted Field Marshal Von Hindenburg’s plan to form a People’s Guard or Nationa Army, says the Daily Mail’s the German army under this plan, would be stronger than ever. penhagen correspondent, who said All officers have received instructions to keep the details secret. Women will be evployed as an auxiliary service. NATIONAL CONFERENCE > CALLED FOR DEC. 26 | STOCKHOLM, Dec. 21.—The con-| ference to elect a president of the German republic a assemble De- eports. | WILL MEET IN MUNICH | SAYS MAYOR OF CITY } MUNICH, Dec. 21.—The mayor of | Munich announced today that the German national assembly will meet here. NEW FOREIGN MINISTER NAMED SUCCEEDS HIMSELF COPENHAGEN, Dec. 21.—C ount| Brochdorff, minister to Denmark, ES been appointed German foreign min- iste, Berlin states. DIDN’T PLOT AGAINST U. S., SAYS BERNSTORFF By FRANK TAYLOR United Press Staff Correspondent BERLIN, Dec. 21.—“The German people are overwhelmingly aware that their salvation, as well as the world’s salvation, lies in a strong lea- gue of nations founded on a peace of justice and right,” declared Count von Bernstorff today in his first pub- lic utterance directed at America| since our declaration of war, n attempt to draw Bernstorff out on other lines failed. He refused to discuss charges made in America! that attaches of his embassy were in-| volved in plots against the United States. He denied, however, that he was in any way implicated in them. He reiterated that he had done eve thing in his power to prevent a break and said he never doubted the gravity | of this error on the Kaiser’s part. Bernstorff has been technically act- ing as foreign secretary for the So- cialist government lately. GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP ENDORSED BY COUNCIL BERLIN, Dec, 21.—The National Soldiers’ Council in final session to- day adopted a measure providing for government ownership of mines ' and all essential industries. |AVIATRIX TO TRY CROSSING THE ATLANTIC IBy United Press.) LONDON, Dec. 21.—Katherine Stinson, American aviatrix who flew | over London yesterday, announced | that she would attempt a trans-At- lantie flight soon. ——_—e = FIVE MORE U.S. TRANSPORTS ON RETURN, REPORT Associated Press] WASHING 3TON, Dec. 21.—The sailing of five transports bringing home troops was announced by the War Department today. The La- France sailed December seventeen with 368 officers, 3337 men, 21 nurses, 15 French mission officers and several civilians. On the 18th the Aeclula sailed with 2929 sick and wounded, STOLE 105 officers ‘RAINBOW HEAD TO DIRECT AIR SERVICE, U. S. octated Press] WASHING TON. Dec. pointment of Major General Charles T. Menoher, who commanded the 42d (Rainbow) Division in France, as di- rector of the air service, succeeding Thos. J. Ryan, was announced teday. aaa ener Mr. and Mrs. Floyd J. Stalnaker of Dubois are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hanway at their home in Park avenue. Mr. Salnaker was initiated into the Elks’ lodge last night. OCCUPATION OF VIENNA NOW ASKED OF ALLIES ee PARIS, Dec. 21.—Zurich newspapers print a Vienna dispatch that the Austrian government “in or- der to avoid fresh disturbances,” has asked the allies to occupy the Austro-Hungarian capital. . 1916. 21—The ap- whereupon ( QSL BLIAAS ALE US d2h54484 SCENE OF GUN PLAY, ONE MAN IS. NEAR DEATH B.n Is Lowered on g ice Ring Today as FP ‘limax to Row and pear Fatality NUMBER 55 State ack Friccera, believed to be an Italian, lies at the State hospital 1 with a bullet in his back, his life the hanging by a slender thread, ‘or Slim” Davis, alias Engleston, is but in order to ascertain an ic how many will be on ha boys and girls are asked to f the following coupon and mail or bring to The Tribune office in the, in _the city jail awaiting the out- Oil Exchange Building before ome of his murderous attempt t 1 Tuesday noon: \ Eric 1 t ‘ nae ’ t gated up ELKS' TREE tion for the tri : brief CE ire the the pa I, of */ hour on * , want to at the on tend the Christmas Tree Cele ' Palleansen bration at the Iris Theater at by down tight 11 o'clock Christmas morn hadvithe “ Carlo in (Cut the above coupon out 1 bring to The Tribune office.) Ch J. Wolf was ient that a Net wound in i the lobby are th were alled out of bed at 3 by the an abdomen I later Bias e of the shootin Engles ton, notorious it a rlaimed, who sté six in ity i leston —_—— c tt morning, but it The city schools will be closed the ne sed By remaining two days of next week fol- 2 Stes ts lowing Christmas but school will be (onplete confession. in session the Monday and Tuesday ealian conducted Her Dias previous, this action having b iviet Attow ay Mt Wouipuredllitaage taken at a meeting sf the school! 09 carried to the hospital where o board, held last night. The closing Gying statement faa of the schools during the six weeks [uwrenee Nit éaled of quarantine during the influenza 4), Riki ChRbRth aan epidemic is responsible for the short climax of a card game in which holiday vacation at this time Davis was worsted and resorted to a In order not to extend the school holdup to regain his money. Altho semesters into the summer months was deemed ad ble to eliminate al unnecessary studies amd to shor- ;ten the vacation during the holiday seasons at Christmas, New Year's and Easter time. HALT CALLED IN on from the n operation but in a weakened cond recen th Fricerro, de itew a“tall- man” “‘knic that shot him, that he nto a corner by the latter while an other rifled his pockets and that it was after the search had been made that Slim placed th un to his stom- lared *ked IMPORTA TIONOP |" ye°t a te OS soe ize the an and whe Davis 2 MEXICAN LABOR feivoves tion ike ety’ and eo before him at the hospital he de WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-- slaved more permits for the importation of Mexicans and West Indian labor will be granted, the Department of La ’s the man, right there the questioning IL admissions, wh. s made he had previously denied the ‘shooting bor announced today. a Ae EE ee eee - gun had been found on hi ; ‘ at he has bor repu- Calvin Flick of the 2d Company, tation wi Beli 2d Bat. 14 D. B., who has been in ; s attested by ned by Camp Funston, Kan: arrived home yesterday. (Continued on Page 8.) SENATE PROBE HEARS SHARP TILTS TODAY Refusal of New York Prosecutor to Divulge Names of Investigators Wanted by Hearst Leads to Insolent Words [By Associated Press] WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Cross questioning by Senator eed of Missouri, not a member of the committee, led to a sharp clash in today’s session of the Senate Committee investi- gating German propaganda between the Missouri Senator and Alfred Becker, deputy attorney general of New York, and Major E. Lowry Humes, in charge | of the inquiry. Becker re- fused to answer questions asked by — AE Senator Reed as to the ae Bec ker’s reply had | been framed identity of in ar solent ann and denied persons employed by the attorney that he was appe for Hearst general of New York to get informa Becker based his refu to answer tion concerning the German propa- on the ground that it w “ret ser- ganda system. Reed demanded t vice wor nd recy was e ntial the committee to answer. Becker asked Reed if he desired to have information on “Mr. Hearst,’ Reed told the committee instruct the witne to its suc forces’ had months to f id the trying “Hearst for six nes of the “and they been i out en making invest haven't found out yet.’’ ATTEMPTED MURDER LEADS TO CLEANUP OF JOINTS IN CASF PE!