New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 16, 1918, Page 1

HERALD HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS = CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, MBER 16, 1918. —TEN PAGES. PRICE THREE CENTS, — IMMEDIATE STEPS TAKEN TO DEMOBILIZE ARMY; - ORDERS ALREADY ISSUED TO SEND 200,000 HOME; BIG CELEBRATION WHEN FIGHTERS COME T0 DISGHARGE ALL TROOPS IN STATES Soldiers in This Country Will Be Demobilized First, March Says. AT RATE OF 30,000 A DAY New Standing Army Will Be Made Up of Officers and Men Who Wish to Remain in Military Service of Country. Washington, Nov. been General nounced today, for the 16.—Orders have March an- gradual de- mobilization of all troops now in this country. Demobilization will be in the follow- irg order: First—Development battalions, 71 in number, and comprising 98,199 men. Second—Conscientious objectors not under arrest. Third—Spruce production division. Fourth-—Central training schools for officers with some modifications. Fifth—United States guards, now numbering 135,000 men. Sixth—Ralilway units. Seventh—Depot brigades. Eighth-—Replacement units. Ninth—Combat divisions. 200,000 to Go Home Soon. There now are in the United States 1,790,000 men under arms, General March said. Orders, which will result in the immediate demobilization of 200,000 men already are issued and these men will be at their homes in the next few weeks. When the reduction plan is under full operation, the chief of staff ex- plained 30,000 men each day will be released from the army. Regarding the return of the troops in France, General March said the order in which the divisions will be withdrawn is being left to General Pershing. It is the intention of the war department however so far as i§ practicable, to return each division to the locality from which the majority of its men came and to parade 'the division in adjacent cities so that the people may have a chance to give fitting welcomes. As an example, he said the New England soldiers might be brought to Camp Devens and parade in Boston and other cities. All Injured Men to Return Now. Orders have been cabled to General Pershing to begin the return at once of all casualties, sick and wounded, who can be moved, and convalescents. A steady stream of these men should begin immediately to cross the At- lantic. Camps at home will be cleared out to prepare for the return of the expe- ditionary forces and the general in- dicated that the process would be ex- pedited. A unit of regular troops will be left at each camp to guard aad police it in preparation for the arrival Because of its unusual composition, al March said, and its brilliant d at the front, the 42nd (Rain- bow division,) will be given special consideration in the demobilization plans. The prpose of the department was not outlined specifically, but the impression was gained that the divi- sion will be paraded in Washington before it is mustered out. issued New Army Planned. Steps already have been taken to- ward the organization of the perma- 1ent army. All men now in the army 1ave been or will be offered an hono- :able discharge from the emergency snlistment and an immediate re-en- istment in the new forces. A furlough >f one month will be given as an in- entive to re-enlistment. It was announced that congress will se asked to give 2ach man discharged rom the army regardless of whether 1e re-enlists, a benus of one month's salary. General March pointed out uso that all soldiers are entitled un- jer law to wear their uniforms for :hree months after discharge. This will make 1 difficult the immediate :ask of supplying civilian clothing to ‘he demobolized army The return of cemmissioned person- jel of the army to civilian life General March said would be effected iividing the present list of offic nto three clagses, those who desir :ommissions in the regular army, those who are willing to hold them- selves available for future service as eserve offiders, and those who desire honorable discharge from the service. Instructions have been issued to the wrmy staff corps to carry out reduction n conimissioned and enlisted by their ( |Continyed on Third Page.) { 1 BELGIAN SOLDIERS 'ENTERING BRUSSELS German Forces Withdrawn Nine Miles From Capital City ALLIES NEARING BUCHAREST King Albert Will Re-enter His Cap- itol For First Time in Four Years On November 23, When Parliament Opens. Nov. 16, (By the Associated Press)—Belgian advance guards ‘en- tered Brussels this morning. The German troops, in accordance with the armistice, began moving out of the Belgian capital yesterday and now are nine miles away, accord- ing to the correspondent of the Midl on the Belgian front. Brussels had been in the hands of the Germans since August 28, 1914. It was reported early in the week that King Albert would re-enter Brus- sels today, but a despatch from Paris vesterday said his entry had been postponed probably until November 23 when the Belgian parliament will re-open. Allies Near Bucharest. Paris, Nov. 16—Allied forces are ex- pected to enter Bucharest on Sunday, according to Jassy advices to L’In- formation. A triumphal reception has been prepared for them, it is said. The Allies crossed the Danube on November 9 angd easily overcame such resistance as was offered by German forces there. British troops have en- tered Constansa, a Rumanian seaport on the Black sea, 60 miles southwest of the delta of the Danube. There was great enthusiasm among the peo- ple when the British arrived. Genera] Berthelot, who commanded the French armies fighting around Rheims and later in the advance across the Aisne, now is in Rumania. 30,000 MARCH IN BIG NEW HAVEN PARADE Ali Business Suspended While Victory Day Cele- bration Takes Place. New Haven, Nov. 16.—Victory Day was observed by New Haven toda; under municipal direction. Business suspended before midday to permit all workers to take a place in line for the march. Estimates of the num- ber of persons who marched ran as high as thirty thousand, one muni- tions factory being represented by at least ten thousand. The marching column was the largest, most flag- bedecked and enthusi: this city ever saw or may see again in a great many years. Men in service equalled three regiments, and the mothers and fathers of men in service had a divi- sion of their own. Floats and decor- ated vehicles and the banners sur- passed any heretofore produced. This afternoon the football match between Pelham Bay naval station eleven and Newport naval station team at Yale Bowl provided a sport- ing feature while tonight the Elks’ fraternity wil take over the entertain- ment on the Central Green, hoth the game and the Elks' diversion being for the United War Work fund. APPEAL T0 POPE Germn Catholics Ask Pope Benedict to Incede in Their Favor Against Heavy Burdens of Armistice, erman Catholics are appealing to Pope Benedict inst the heavy burdens of the armistice cohditions, according to wireless despatches received this aft- ernoon from Berlin. London, Nov. 16 LOANS MADE. Nov. 16.—By extend 1it of $7,000,000 to the Czecho-Slovak national council today the treasury added a tenth debtor na tion among the Alles to the United States. Great Britain today was giv, en a new credit of $200,000,000; Ttaly $50,000,000 and Belgium $9,000,000. NORMOU, yashington, GERMAN CABINET COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF SOCIALISTS; SCHEIDEMANN MAY HEAD DELEGATION AT PEACE TABLE; LOOKS TO AMERICA TO SAVE FATHERLAND FROM WORST Dr. Solf Again Sends Urgent Plea for Immediate Peace Conference and Asks that Hoover Be Assigned to Work of Assisting Starving People in Ruined Em- pire—Anarchy Also Threatens to Cause Disruption and Speedy Help is Only Thing That Can Aver the Impending Peril. Hugo Haase, Scheide leader of the the peace of justice literature: (8) of foreign affa mann may become the German delegation to conference. Photo (C) Underwocd & Underwood L. W. W. DENOUNCED AS ENEMY OF GOVERNMENT Organized Labor, At Pan- American Conference, States Its True Position and minister of Germany— minister de- leader of the pendent socalists; (2) Ebert, and minister of interior and military (83) Karl (4) Wilhelm mobilization, health; ( minister All Socialist Cabinet Ditmann, (1) Ledebour, a inde- transport, and Scheidemann, (7 art premier 5) Philip (6) of of finance; Legien; affairs; Leibknecht; Landsberg, minister publicity, KILLED BY GAS FUMES Arch Berlin, Friday, Nov.”15.—(By wire- less to London.)—In message Lo Secretary of State La Wash- ington today, Dr. W. S, after appealing to him to with Wilson to send peace dele- Hague his sing at Solf, intercede Louis Loomis of Street Acci- dentally Asphyxiated While Visiting President Newly Rented Home on City Ave. gates to Th~ sible, people from perishing as soon the by and anarchy,” suggested that Herbert C. Hoover, the American food ad- ministrator, be assigned to the task of assisting the German people. This section of Dr. Solf's message reads: American delegates could discus: with the plenipotentiaries of the Ger- man people the details of how the magnanimous help of America could save, in time, our fatherland from the worst. Perhaps the matter could be put in the tried hands of Mr. | Hoover, who has rendered such great | | as pos- “in order to save German Louis Loomis of 87 Arch street was starvation | asphyxiated early this morning at his newly rented home at 5 City avenue. Death was accidental, in the opinicn of Dr. Harry Elcock who investigated the . Loomis the house and had interior had entered Laredo, shortly before he was found been making changes on the of the house preparatory to moving in. Mrs. Peterson, who lives in the ume house fiund the dead man, and called the fire department to get the pulmotor in hopes that he might still be alive. When the pulmotor arrived it was found to be too late and Medi- cal Examiner Elcock was called. He pronounced the man dead of gas poisoning Tex., Nov. 16.—The pan- American labor conference after a day of heated debate duriag the Federation of Labor denounced the Industrial Work- ers of the Worlad ernments everywhere, expected to end its discussion today with the organiza- vesterday, which American as enemies of gov- services in Belgium Help is Needed at Once. 4 hemi- labor of the western senting the the countries sphere. Officers of the movements “The acceptance of the oppressive - armistice conditions,, the necessity of e = - supplythg from s provisions the armies that are streaming from the front, the cessation of navigation | in the North sea and the Baltic by continuance of the blockade, which imperils our provision supply, and the disturbed conditions in the east make the situation in our country daily more unbearable The peril can be avoided only by the speedy help.” American federation pleased PEACE Nov. ENVOY NAMED. 16.— (By m.)—(By Wireless to | Were graatly over the As- Mathias Erzberger, an armistice delega- the preliminaries of in conjunc- office Berlin, London 4:32 p. ence, declaring that even should the sociated Press.) chief of the Ge tion, the tion | projected pan-American be effected the had worth while for the | wivea of presenting to {i1 the other republics tion af organized { R T | States towarc 8 Uity { | States e 11 the orld . S | ot the Nov. 16.—1If | Although the American known of the activities German government can Hartford, Nov. 16.—Fore- of Labor work for six or eight | ast for New Britain an of the industrial workers of the world future of new Germany is cinity: Increasing cloud propaganda in Mexico, it declared Friedrich Ebert, the tonight. Sunday unsctiled: in the debate yesterday to the ropagandists probably rain. e had goae in spreading their doctrine. of labor not immediately, will conduct than negotiations the foreign conference been more peace | | with ! oportunity it had the delegates the true pos labor in the United Industrial \Workers most Ebert Pleads Berne, the new carry on weeks he assured For Switzerland, its ness (Continued on Third Page) tion of a permanent federation repre- | all | confer- | federation | federatiss | was amazed | leara the | BACK GERMANS READY T0 iENEMY OFFENDERS SURRENDER FLEET| MUST FACE TRIAL | | | | | Naval Envoys Are N_ol Expected fGerman Officers Charged With to Quibble Over Details ~tAtroities Will Be Court-Martialed 0. S. WILL BE REPRESENTED FIRST INQUIRY AT LILLE Confereuce is Being Held Off Coast 1f Accused Are Not of Scotland—Sir David Beatty in | By Allies Their Trials Will Continue Charge of Negotiations Being Car- | Without n—Deceision Made In ried On. 19186, Paris, under Prelimin- the hand- Friday, Nov. 15 a discussion concerning ing over of the German fleet were Ji BE, rd a held tonight at Rosyth, on the Firth at ™ of Forth, Scotland, between Admiral cused Sir David Beatty and delegates from pation the German Soldiers’ and ilors’ forms Council and the Geiman vice admir- by al, Meurer. When the which brought Lte juc Tgnace,| military] inquiry} officers @ Tondon for cial an during ity decision 1 of enemy oceu-| This 5 on- made of that to the Irench officers v court-martial in the Temps, “if the to secure custody This is the first ecutions. M. Ignace need for such ac posed the ter-ailled committeed tories. CITY TO CELEBRATE BRITISH DAY, DEC. 7 action cently cabinot 1 oir the *The be abs by say ablel judged a \ce,” not cruiser Koenibshers, the German delegates, was 50 miles off the Isle of May, on the Scottish coast, this afternoon it was met by British v ls which es- corted it to Rosyth The preliminarics so far have been carried out without a hitch and it is not exected the Germans will quib- ble over details. The cussions probably may end at Saturday’s meet- ing of the delegation. American offi- cers will be present at the surren- der of ine German high floet. It has not yet been determined whether | the United States will be represented | at Constantinople. | TEUTONS WANT TO | SEND MISSION HERE ' = 1 Allies re of the accused step in pros. anticipated tk nd in 1916 pro. organization of a high in court to try Germans wh crimes in terri 1ch tion invaded sea , Mayor Quigley Names Special Comw mittee to Prepare Program for This Big Eve The following are the men who ve been Mayor Quigley to mittee which will prepare a celebra tion for “British Day” which comes i December This committee il office Tuesday names of appointed on the th by Dr. Solf Requests That President Re- pi. serve ceive Commission Who Would Buy Foodstufis Here. meet in the mayor’s Wireless to | Shej D s : Salat, ent 8 Mes- | pete; Suzio sage to Secreta Toansing!l et sl urgently requesting President Wilson | o e UC to give permission for a German com- [ €O (T S mission to immediately leave Ger- |0 0 "OYRE many for the United States so as to [¢q 8o 0 personally lay before the Amerlcan | .. o “”’”:i;) government the conditions extsntngll)”“n N. B, here and to assure the taking of steps e ta purchase foodstuffs Joseph 3";‘““” GERMAN WARSHIPS | Ui/t Wik Hies, SUNK BY REBELS | Jimes Cron P. ¥. McDonough, Murray | itton, Fred F. Peter Crona, Ralpk Matthews, Jose Wiesbaden Refuses to Surrender—Is | i o Berlin, Nov. 16 (By London, 1:05 Foreign Secr evening lock. DiNonno, Salvatorg Prosperd John John Tan Hupert, Antox Kiemmens Kalkowsi Dr. M. Aisenberg. P. ¥. King, ry Kavorkian, Tones, Timoth) 3 ", ffney anuel lo Pannessa ph B Owsial loi Ha lius Morris D, Mag, A. E. Hallorar H 3eebe Harman, G.. B ph John Gerais| James Heally, William Squires, J. Bl w { Joseph Lamb, €. J Bullen, A Magnell Smith, Samuel Magson, William Spittler, Fran Traut, Fred Racklifre Walter Wil liams, John Sloan, Arthur Rutherford, Berne, Nov. 16.—The German war- |JI. V. Camp, Alex Gordon, Howare ship Wiesbaden refused to surrender | Timbrell, James MacArthur to the revolutionis nd tried to es-| Allen Moor Stephen ™R obb, cape to neutral waters. It was pur- i ifarold Jones, Hugh Miller, Charles | sued and torpedoed by revolutionary | parsons, D. MecMillan, Willlam Mid | battieships and the entire crew of 330 | glemass, G. W. Kimball, Jame men, including many cadets, perished, | Cochrane, Dr. T. 1 David according to the Lokal Anzeiger Of | Niven, John Blake, Kimball Berlin. { William Blair, John Bur. ton Morey, T. W. Mitche W. Cow: lishaw, A. Church, C. H. Clark: son, F. E. Coleman, Geo. E. Whatnall She was | 5, A, Slan P. Marsh, Wi and was | Broadley, Fob Johnson, Charle ‘,(llgn'l‘rv w. J. Albert Shaw. Pursued and Torpedoed—Entire Crew of 330 Lost. Reeks, Arthur Drummond The Wiesbaden was supposed to have been sunk during the Jutland battle, May 31-June 1, 1916 a light cru er of 4,900 tons [ built in 1914. REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED at in B Farley ALLIED AND GERMAN ~ LEADERS HAVE TALK Destructior Czecho-Slovaks Agree National Assembly and T. G. Masaryk is eMyEGIve *lans Ha Ly v S OO— Named as First President. e S Withdrawal is 5 Discussed 16 was ~The Czecho- proclaimed yes- | Paris, national assembly and | Marshal Foch’s instructions, convey of Professor . through Major Sisteron to the Cer Masaryk as president was reported | man great h German mil | according to an official despatch |itary and technical representative: from Prague. ! Belgian officers Bruges, Bri Professor Thomas G. Masaryk, | 1t Mons, and French and Ameri president of the Czecho-Slo at Nancy yesterday afternoo public, who will sail next Tue Marcel Hutin of the Rcho' dd Prague to administer the The purpose of the meeting the new government was to arrange the details of thd honor today at the breakfas the | Withdrawal of the Germans across thi Columbia university club, attended by | hine and to disc questions rela ‘oficials, army navy | tive to railroads, rivers, canals an officers and Andre Tardieu of the | telegrapa and te rvice French high commission. President| +The Germa informatio; Masaryk will be guest of honor also| CORCOrning the different = L & Gnuie b toriht communication and the destructiof AL effected or planned by the Germans| ety =3 = = = The British and Relgians dealt wit CUMULTY SERTOUSLY e tariite ¢ Honived Dutch Jersey City, N. J., Nov. 16. Relgian and the Dutch-German fron P. Tumulty, private secretary tiers, the Rhine and the line of Co ident Wilson arrived here to visit his | hlenz. The French and American father, who is seriously ill at discussed the region south of Charl home. croi and Bonn to Southern Alsace, Berne, Nov. Slovak republic terday by the the selection Nov. 16.—In accordance o iquarters met ish | government and ve systems ILL.