Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 21, 1919, Page 1

“Economic Destruction, Political Dishonor and Moral Degradation” Feared by Foe; Versailles Terms Constitute Paragraph- ed Song of Hate, Says Official Statement (By Annociated Prenn.) BERLIN, May 21.—Germany declines to sign the peace terms laid before it because they spell “economic destruction, political dishonor and moral degradation of the entire German nation, not only for the present, but also for the still unborn; generation,” was the statement authorized by the cabinet this morning through the Associated Press, “That these consequences must! logically follow the acceptance of|Lansing on’ November 5, 1918, in-| the peace, conditions the American /dependently of the question of re- pre itself has recognized without!sponsibility for the war. The Ger- question,” the statement continues.|man delegation cannot admit that “Toward “them Germany took the;there could arise out of a responsibil- standpoint that the acceptance of/ity incurred by the former German such conditions could not be de-| government in regard to the origin nded and that the entente was un-jof the world war any right for! fied in imposing such demands.” the allied and associated powers to. “Germany hes not only a moral'be indemnified by Germany for right to compliance with the general |losses suffered during the war. promises made it, but a firmly| “Representatives of the allied grounded, definite and clearly de-/states have, moreover, declared sev- fined claim, according to the basicjeral times that the German people rules of international law, on all the should not be held responsible for entente pewers and especially on the| faults committed by their govern- United States. {ments. The Germaw people have al- “Specific recognition of the right of | ways remained convinced that this Germany and the German peoples to, war was for them a defensive war.” a perce of right, justice and recon-)| SSS cilintion, instead of the paragraphed| COUNTER PROPOSALS cong of hate which was written at ARE NOW COMPLETE Versailles, is contained in the note| BERLIN, May 20.—(Delayed.)— of American Secretary of State|Germany’s counter proposals are Lansing of November 5, 1918. In it complete as far as Berlin is con- the secreary of state notified the|cerned. They were forwarded to Swiss minister at Washington uncon-| Versailles Monday night. The gov- litionally that the established basis|ernment claimed they are Germany’s of President Wilson’s fourteen points | utmost concessions. 5 should be authoritative for the peacc| ‘They are reported to include a conditions. Lansing _ announced | plebiscite in the exzstern provinces, | further thet the -<entente goveri-|the limitation of French control of ments, after careful consideration, |the Saer basin, and alteration of the were also prepared to recognize the provision for taking over German! conditions set up by President Wil-|merchantmen. son as a basis for the conclusion of | peace. | BERLIN,’ May Ee eica treat- “\ declaration of rights emanat- ment of Germany’s final counter pro- ing from these specific declerations | Posals will determine whether Ger- of all the entente powers and the|many will sign. If the allies flatly United States constitutes Germany’s/Tefuse to consider German sug- sole asset in the general moral | zestions, Germany must withold her breakdown of all international pol-|®¢ceptance of ‘the treaty to avert ities which has found unsurpassab.e | Political and economic destructioz: expression in the Versailles’ terms. ‘according _to government attaches, “Germany answers with its clearly//"° Working classes, however, are justice right in internationel law. fuisposed copmakeppescenssy Cony Cube ‘Toward the politico-moral bankruptcy | of Versailles the German nation | SEMI-LUXURY rights, and itis not ina postion) = TAX REPEAL DECIDED ON jus to vicld on this chief point. Ger-| many concluded peace on the basis’ of President Wilson’s fourteen points bered among the business ON STRIKE IN ANOTHER WAR (My Unitea ZURICH, May 21.—The Inter- national Congress of Women voted unamiously at its concluding ses- sion to call a world-wide strike of women in the event another war is called, even if the Le. Nations sanctioned the war. It also resolved to ask the In- ternational ue of Soci executive committee to ask all Socialists to refuse military service. The congress adopted a resolu- tion demanding rep the league of nations and pro- posed Jane Adams. as the first woman representative. United Press Dispatches VOLUME 3 BERNE, May 21.—A state of Prussia, says'a Berlin dispatch. large forces of troops there also. in those districts, AOQING NATION, GUND WILL e Caz | Member The Associated Press; WEST PRUSSIA IS DECLARED IN STATE OF SIEGE BY THE ENEMY The greater portion of West Prussia is ceded to I®land under the proposed treaty. Fearing serious outbreaks in Silesia the German government sent CASPER, WYOMING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, i919 siege has been proclaimed in West The Berlin government will make a counter proposal for plebiscities BE. REORGANIZE GINALRY TROOPS TO BE NUCLEUS OF STATE BMY NO REPORT ON SECTION 33 AT OHIO OFFICES The Ohio Oil company headquar- ters here is unable to confirm either of the conflicting rumors regarding the well. on section 33-86-64 in the Lance Creek field which has been re- ported as both an oil well and a water hole. The belief at headquar- ters is that there is no change in the aspect of the hole and that neither oil or water has been encountered. The depth of the hole according to report yesterday was 4,080 feet with nearly 50 feet to go before a test of the Muddy Creek sand could be completed. Se ee GRONNA NAMED ON COMMITTEE BY SEN. LODGE WASHINGTON, May 21.—Orga- nization of Republican Leader Lodge’s committe on committees which will select Republican mem- bers of standing senate committees was completed with the acceptance by Senrtor Gronna of North Dakota of his appointment as a member. eg C; F, Robertson of Worland is num- tors in Casper from the northern part of the SUFFRAGE IS PASSED BY HOUSE (By Associated Prens.) WASHINGTON, May 21.—-The woman suffrage constitutional reso- lution was passed today by the house after less than a three-hour debate. | Speaker Clark spoke in favor of the resolution.. He was accorded an ovation, the members rising from CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 21.—(Special.)—Wyoming’s | guard is to be revived. It may assume bigger proportions than ever One Platoon to a City Will Be Limit for Present with Prospects of Extensive Organization in | Future, Says Adjutant General. national | before, but:for the present it will be confined to two troops of cavalry. This annoyncement was made by Major T. J. McCoy, adjutant’ Ponta Delgeda said that one of the Sunday in a Sopwi general for Wyoming, today, folicwing receipt of word by Governor Robert D. Caray that the war departntent had authorized the organi- | zation of two sich troops. | i} men, | have 65 latoons of about 20. men each... No oily will be allowed | more than one platoon. Under the | Present plans, therefore, there will | be Each troop will divided into three a chance for six cities in the state to secure one of the units, and the | cities that grab the opporunity first | and make the best showing of their | possibilities along that line will land | the plums. | The guard will be confined mostly to men who saw service in the world ; war. At least those who were in the | army will be given the first chance to get into its successor. All the equipment, including sad- dles, bridles and sabres, will be fur- nished by the federal government, , but for the time being the men prob- ably will have to furnish their own mounts. Later on the horses will be forthcoming from cavalry demobiliza- tion points. Each troop will be officered by one per Dat | Cribune One Engine of NC-4 Out of Repair as Start for Lisbon Is Anticipated Anaociated Prens.) CB: i WASHINGTON, May 21.— Resampuce of the trans-Atlan- tic flight by the naval seaplane -4 1s again delayed. A mess- age to the navy department from Admiral Jackson at plane’s engines had developed trouble and the start for Lisbon would not be made today. (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, May 21.—Be cause one engine was not function- ing properly, the NC-4- jumpoff from Ponta Delgada. With only one seaplane left where- upon the success of the trans-Atlan- tic venture depends, navy officials are taking no chances with machine or weather. The NC-4 is in no condition, fol- following weathering heavy seas, to | resume the flight. The NC-1 sank at sea while being towed. U.S. MUST BUY SECURITIES OF FOREIGN LANDS By Assoein Press.) YORK, May 21, ¢ NEW rd lay Official paper of the City of Casper and Natrona County, Wyoming. NUMBER 181 NO HOPE FOR HAWKER, U.S. . 7 MEN DELAYED British Fliers Will Follow in Wake of | Daring Airmen Who Met Death. (By Associated Press.) ST. | JOHN'S, May. 21.— | Hope for the safety of Harry G. Hawker, and Commander MacKenzie Grieve, who have been missing since they set out eastward through the air on ith biplane for Ire- land, virtually was abandoned today by British fliers preparing here to take wing in their wake. \ ——— (By Un! Preas.) LONDON, May 21.—With no word | regarding the fate of Hawker some tare inclined to blame the govern- ment for not properly safeguarding jhim. The Daily Times attacked the jgovernment’s “inaction”? for not pe- | trolling the route and declared that |the government climaxed this by | bungling the communiques Monday, | arousing premature elation. |. Misleading reports that Hawker had been sighted off Ireland were caused by garbled radiograms relay- ed thru a number of ships. | Dispatches to the navy department jlater indicated that the motor trouble was not serious and officials expected Commander Read to get |away at daybreak tomorrow. i ———— ‘NO SUCCESS IN | HUNT FOR BODY | i . y which all America had made its own,| | WASHINGTON, May 21.— Re- state. He will remain here seveal their seats and cheering for several (oP{3in cneiaree, feats will bukiieeeu aoeteciitne = American RIVER VICTIM : F eric: very individual, peal of the semi-luxury tax section days on a combined busin and | min _ He urged ii 5 2 i i ing in foreign trade | eA nd all America, every , 5 bill w: sticall: ay b St ged its passage be- have charge of the entire squadron. much more than it buys, must “shake | ; nsible for the fulfillment of of ae Sere ey was Renee pleasure tip. cause it was recommended by the Jn addition there will be one second off the hermit habits of the past” | nDespite fect that 48 hours have i ime.” decided on today by ic a f 1 ! | eiape aS : we ica OF TIME |membere of the house walys and| At one time silk was so valhable President. lieutenant for each platoon, so that and welcome offerings of foreign se-|°°PS8€G since im Donovan was ntative Mann, closing the behalf of supporters of the there will presently be 13 positions as curities in the United States’ mar-|@rowned in the Piatelricer enor commissioned officers awaiting Wyo-| kets, Secretary of Commerce Red-|(25P¢™ no trece has been found of ASKED BY DELEGATES means committee, but formal action that it was sold for its own weight , PARIS, May 21.—Count von | was deferred. ‘in gold literally. Brockdorff-Rantzau, head of tle Ger- | man peace delegation, has asked an! extension of time for Germany to present her reply regarding peace. | The count stated that further | notes were being prepared end it would be impossible to complete them by 1 p. m. Thursday when the! time limit is up. | It is believed the extension will) be granted, says the Havas egency. The Omaha boosters who compose the personnel of the trade excur- TEXT OF GERMAN NOTE /sion special which is making a tour GIVEN OUT IN PARIS tof Wyoming, Montana and western PARIS, May 21.—The peace con-' Nebraska are scheduled to receive a ference today published the text of rousing reception upon their arrival the German note regerding repara-|in Casper tomorrow evening at 4:15. ticens and Premier Clemenceau’s re-| The boosters will errive over the |Northwestern from Lander and will ‘he German note says in part: |remain here two hours, leaving at | “Phe obligation to make repara-|6:15 for Douglas. During their tion, has been accepted by Germany, |stay here the Casper Chamber of bv virtue of a note from Secretary!Commerce hopes to make it an POLES CAPTURE | NEW OBJECTIVES Commenting on the situation Fre- ciated Press.)—Drohobycz,‘Bory- |mier Holubowiscz of West Ukraine slaw and Mikolajow were captured leeid: - | “The insane policy of the allies in |supporting the Poles is resrcnsible \for the situation. The aliies stipu- lated that General Hatler’s army {should not be used against us, but lit is being done. , “Premier Paderewski is making a Se comedy threat of Tedlenins becazse | i— Asso- of being unable to keep his promises. f ye Nee ae AACE most | May the blood of thousands of Boles severe character is in progress in Ukraine be upon the heads af tween the Poles and Ukrainians in| those who ere permittiny nisaeles an eastern Galicia according to reports|the destruction of Ukraine’s hopes to. ° ” - H received here. be free. WARSAW, May 21.—(By Asso- ja, an official statement sued today says. The Poles crossed the Di ter river near Rozwadow. that the ‘s taken have not yet been counted. The enemy is fleeing in a panic,” EVERYBODY OUT WITH AUTOS T0 SHOW OMAHA BOOSTERS OVER CTY event that they will not soon forget and asks the co-operation of all auto owners in Casper in entertaining the visitors who will be the guests of the city during their stay here. Owing to the shortness of the stay no luncheon hes been arranged for the boosters. The program of en- tertainment includes auto tours over the city, visiting the refineries and a complete survey of the business and residence districts of Casper. A trip will be made up Montgomery hill so that a comprehensive view of Casper can be obtained by the visi- tors. The excursion train ended its second days journey at Billings last night after visiting Sheridan, Dietz, Al Ranchester and Parkman in Yyorsing and Wyolan, Lodgegrass, Crow Agency, Hardin, Ballantine and Huntley in Montana. Some unique moving pictures were taken of the P. K. ranch near Sheri- dan and at various points of inter-| ests in the Crow Agency and the Custer Battlefield. The Billing’s Midland club gave a big banquet for the visitors last night. The trip from Billings down the line in Northern Wyoring will with a right’s stop at Thermopolis. atter leaving Casper tomorrow evening the itinerary of the boosters includes a stop Thursday evening in Douglas, Friday evening in Scotts- bluffs, Saturday evening in North Platte and a return home next Mon- day morning. 4 resolution, said he had hoped that discussion would proceed withont ref- erence to the president’s attitude on the suffrage question, adding amid Republican cheers: “It is true that the president and leaders of the party often have talked in favor of woman suffrage, but a majority of Democrats never voted for it.” The vote was 304 to 88, or 42 more than the necessary two-thirds. It now goes to the senate where supporters plan speedy action. Its final enactment within two weeks is predicted by some suffrage leaders. WASHINGTON, May 21.—With Representative Mann warning the antis that he would not be obstruct- ed, the women suffrage resolution was called up in the house today be- fore crowded galleries. The discus- sion was limited to an hour by each side. Representative Kitchin opened the opposition, declaring that Democratic members of the suffrage committee had not perticipated in framing a favorable report on the resolution. | Representative Clark of Florida offered an amendment providing that ‘the suffrage amendment should not be valid unless ratified by three- fourths of the states within seven years from its passage by congress. — NEW REALTY IS OPENED TODAY The Gregory and McKay Realty company is the name of a new realty and insurance company which opened its doors to.the public this morning. Temporary offices have been secured in suite No. 1 Ramsey block on South Center street. The firm members re- cently came here from Noh Bend, ease to engage in realty business ming men who can qualify. But only’ field declered today in an address those who had commissions during before the National Association of the war need apply. Organizations will be completed early this summer. As soon as all the applications have been received from commercial clubs and city officials, Major McCoy and one or two others will make a tour of the state, and their decision as to the six to be selected will rest with the ability of the townspeople to make a compara- * tive showing. Thus Wyoming, long known as the horsemen’s state, will be the first to give horsemen returning from the front a chance to demonstrate their, efficiency in their chosen line. And their organization will be under the direct supervision of a man who has established a name for himself in dealing with horses. Major McCoy, in addition to being one of the best known ranchmen in the state, attract- ed even more attention when, after service in the infantry at Cam Dodge, he rose to be one of the head instructors in cavalry at Fort Riley. The old Wyoming national guard ceased to exist when it was mustered into the federal service Aug. 6, 1917. At that time it consisted of nine! companies. They were located at: Newcastle, Lander, Powell, Sheridan,! Douglas, Cheyenne, Cody, Wheatland and Kemmerer. The new guard will inherit two armories—one at Lander and the other at Newcastle—with| which to get under way again. i ae “Plans to secure a strict enforce-} ment of the prohibition laws will be! considered by the Dominion Temper- ance Alliance, meeting in annual con- vention today at Toronto. in Casper. They have made a won- derful reputation for reliability and hustling in the Oregon town and pect in the near future to be hand- ling their share of the realty business | | of Casper. fugsiens committee. Manufacturers. STRIKERS SEEK CONFERENCE TO SETTLE ISSUES WINNIPEG, May 21.—H. C. Veitch, member of the executive committee of the central strike com- mittee, announced today that nego- tiations were in progress to develop “conciliatory conversations,” which have been taking place, into “direct conferences” looking towa! a set- tlement of the strike here. ———————__ Switzerland has a river called A, and there is an island in the Baltic called Zee. the body yet, altho searchers have |been constanly patrolling the river | bank and endeavoring in every way to locate the body which it is thot |is anchored on the bottom of the stream. It is almost impossible to work the |river owing to the high water. The water supply was cut off at Path- finder dam shortly after Donovan |went into the water, but the flood |waters from higher up the river have kept the surface at an excep- tionally high level here. As soon as the water subsides ef- forts to locate the body will be ;doubled with hopes of locating it 'before it is carried down stream by 'the water force. | ———— Martin McGrath, vice president of {the E. T. Williams Oil comgany, ar- ‘rived in Casper last night from Ther- polis to spend several days here in jconnection with the companys inter- jests. He will remain here to attend jae stockholders’ meeting May 24. * 8 # SENATOR TO CUT OPES LEAGUE (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, May 21.—Sen- ator Sherman, Republican, of IIli- nois, announced today that en Friday he would introduce a reso- lution in the senate proposing sep- aration of the covenant of the League of Nations from the peace treaty. WASHINGTON, May 21.--Inquiry members of the senate fore’ ro- The committee of {Republicans said they have known of dissatisfaction among the Amer- jiean pence com joners, of which the resignation of nine members is | evidence. They plan to demand a complete transcript of all proceedings, includ- ing the conversations of the big four, and will ask the experts attached to the mission to explain how the Saar |Valley, Polish, Italian and other set- ex- into procedure whereby the Ger- |tlements were reached and on what man treaty was framed ie planned by |principles President Wilson yielded jto obtain allied sanctian of the League of Netions. | | : 4 \ i