sww. J$njr;'iifW'i M EC w 4 a.; ,n-. . r!!3 ITDfPr. 10 UllUUU W taA nffnniOT A IMC! WITT K(.;lUlUWiriAlllU rogation of Secret Treaty Eft;." ,. Tir t e -i.. 01 J.VJLO is ouuugiy Recommended BEACE PARLEY PLANS Three Sets of Conferences Will kf Precede Draft of Treaty &, Germany Must Sign By CHARLES A. SELDEN .Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger Copvrtaht. 1918, bu Xtta York Timet Co. .. Paris, Dec. 21. In all tho exchanges of oratorical 'courtesies Incidental to the visit or the King Qf Italy in the last two days. Ills French hosts have made a point of using tho word "spontaneously" In describing how Italy came Into the war In 1915. That Is the public end of It, but In private Franca makes no bones of de .clftrlng that Italy was persuaded to come Into the war only by secret "treaty promises of territorial conces sions, which the Allies are now re luctant'to keep, because to do so means trouble with the JuRO-Slavs. in fact, they accuse Italy of having charged too great a price for coming Into the war. and say that tho promises were made under duress. For weeks France has been trying to Induce Premier Sonnino and For eign Minister Orlando, of Italy, to con., cede something of what was promised , them on tho east coast of tli Adriatic ? ... .1... ........... .......... Aic l..., .... far the Italian statesmen have refused tn .rtnlrl on tnnfi nn4 .t.a laf nt nilltlln ... A.W, . .... n ft.ln,.rl.. n-nn (n ,1.. mAn, that Italy could not demobilize be (caiiso of the likelihood of greatly In creased difficulties In the future. It is taken for granted that he referred to the troubles with the Jugo-Slavs. Little Enthusiasm Over Italy Paris public apparently has more sympathy with the real feelings of Its political leaders than with their ban quet speeches. Several months ago, when London was celebrating "Italian unity day," there was not tho slightest recognition in France of that anni versary: and on this present occasion of tho visit of King Victor Emmanuel the Paris street demonstrations nre very tamo uffalrs compared tevthose recently accorded King Oeorgp, King Albert and President Wilson. Concerning the Italian situation, the'ro Is much significance attached to Iho statement mado by Premier Venlzelos Thursday about secret treaties. He said: "If wo have a society of nations, I uppose those' treaties will be dono .way with. As a matter of fact, they were mado before the real purpose and significance of this war developed and before America came Into tho conflict. They no longer apply. "At Versailles we all agreed to the fourteen peaeo terms of President Wilson, That agreement abrogates i previous secret treaties, which ure not lA iln harmony with it. They are not con . V. BISLeilb Willi tllU DtJl-UCli:! IIIIIIUIIUU Ul LApeoplea." ; It is tnKcn for granted mat the 3 reek statesman had in mind the ai- rangement with Itnly as one of tho 'treaties that should be abrogated. Tho most tangible and definite state ment thus far concerning tho probable chronology of what Is going to happen In, Paris within the next few months has been given to me by a French man, who is an authority. ClemoncAAU to TuVo n Rest In the first place It Is certain that Premier Clemenceau Is going to take an eight-day rest In tho south of Frah.ce, and nothing will really be done before January 1. Then there will be three main sets of preliminary con. ferences. The flrBt of theso will be among the missions or the various countries, each sitting by Itself to determine Just what Its own country wants Tho French A Government has not yet completed all tho details of the plan that It will present to the representatives of the ,. Allies and the United States, and It Is onuallv true that the American. Brit ish and Italian missions have much! more preliminary planning to do, each by Itself, before they will be ready to como together at the Informal Inter Allied Conference. The second stago will ho a series of conferences of the four chief Powers Concerned, France, America, England and Italy. It Is not contemplated that Belgium. Serbia nnd tho other lesser nations which have fought ngainst Germany will participate In theso first conferences of the Big Four. It Is, ex pected that the Big Four will havo fin ished this chief work ot the entire pro ceedings and agreed to a plan by the end of January. Lodge Sees Pitfalls in Wilson's Plan .Continued from Face On much at once." Such propositions, ho said, were tho five points .enumerated, t Sen. Freedom t'mi Walt In hla discussion of tho freedom of 4n mum the Senator cal'led attention lo the "strange development" In connec-J lion with the pending jnaval appropria tion bill, the advocacy y Hear Admiral 'Badger of a program calling for u navy a large as that of nnglanll.liy 1025. He (aid ne tnougni ne nau lavorea miuaing more ships than any body else, but that he never had contemplated such a program and did not think It necessary. 'The only naval danger tKaf we were obllced to consider In "tho past on the Atlantlo coast has ceased to he," the Sen ator said. "We need a powerful fleet In fhe Pacific, nnd I feel sure wa will have a navy sufficient to furnish that fleet to. the western coast. And yet at this moment we are suddenly called upon to build a fleet which shall bo the equal ul that of England," -, Of suggestions that a great navy Is Deeded for police dnty In connection With the League of Nations, the Senator wild he would "not stop to ask who Is to- order that navy about the world," Flrkt Htrp Herman Fence Mr. Lodge said hi would bo glad If i 4lie fifenato debates on peace were sup- '( slcmented by some definite resolutions - mxttrevsing views nn important points. -' ,- . . . . -Me continuea s Mfirhothftiv thA Kpnuf a will tnlfn miph M, aifHon although I know that we have ' iXW lc3nlte oplnlona-i-l cannot tell be 1 anuo there seems to be a feeling nuinr some Senators that It Is an act M Intolerable audacity for the Henato tMO opinions which ought to be con- ..- . Yl....-..1l., t .In Mn. ah...... . 1. IHMVI11 A-JOVaiijr uw ,wv Pi.ni" II4 ...... I..1h now nkl.nl II, m 1fat .l.i, , ' rtHVt, UIUIB w vwjvw. . ,,.bv l.vw m MmiH peaoe IS' to make a peace with .i- .country with which 6 liaVa been WsJHnk' r at war-Mnaris "With' Germany. myU tk peace with Oarmany Is to be P ' )4Mblr, lermx muse ba exacted which AM.K , so nr 9 numaii yiciui Imp'MMlp), for- Germany tp break IA upj ,te( wufwi wyi a war treaty engagements and signatures to documents. At this Juncture of affairs ucrmany would sum anything, and her pledge would bo as worthless as the guarantees she save to llelfflum. "It Is well also to remember that Germany did not change Its nature ovenlght when the Kaiser ran away to Holland. The dorp-rooted nutritions, th- evil principles carefully Instilled for hair a century, the barbarous methods and doctrines all remain unaltered. "I do not need to rehearse what these Physical gunrantccs should be, for I havo stated my views upon them moro than once to the Henate, and I think there Is general agreement upon them not only in the Senate but nmong the American people They Include the restoration of Belgium, he -return of Alsace-Lorraine to France, of tho Itolla Irredente to I.Inly, tho establishment of a Jugo-Slav state and an Independent state formed by the Ciccho-SIovaks, "They Include nlso the security of Oreece, the settlement of Albania and Montenegro, tho restoration of Ilu manla, tho consolidation of all, the Ru manian peoplo under one government, as well ns the neutralization of the straits, the putting or Constantinople under International piotectlon, with Oreeco perhaps as tho mandatory or the powers to administer the affairs of tho city, the Independence of Armenia, the return of thoso portions of Asia Minor where Greeks are predominant to Greece, the protection , of Syria and Paleitlno from the Turks, a large, powerful and Independent Pollen State, tho Independence or IUisMa's Baltic provinces, the return or Danish Schlcs wlg to the Danes, and tho neutralisation or tho Kiel Canal. Ubjeit of Severe Tenim "Three physical guarantees which T havo thus far suggested all have one object, and .that Is so to hem Germany In that she cannot nttempt conquest In Russia or In tho east, and that tho Slavic populations, which she has merci lessly used In her wars, can never bo so used by her ngaln. "In addition to these guarantees, there must be heavy Indemnities paid by Ger many for the ruin Hhe has wrought In Belgium and northern Franco nnd In j Italy and for her destruction of vessels, both neutral and belligerent, through the use of submarines. "In these? Indemnities the I'nlted States must havo Its proper and proportional shnre, not only direct Indemnity for Its si 'li destroyed by submarines nnd Its peoplo murdered on tho Lusltanla and other vessels, but a suitable restitution In part, nt least, of the ast expenses forced upon us by Germany. An to the Grrmnn Colonies "It will he for the Pence Conference to determine what disposition should be made of the German colonies, but one thing is essential, nnd that Is that they should not bo returned to tho tyrannical mlsgovernment ot Germany and that sho should bo deprived or thoso means for extending her commerce nnd building up mllltnry outposts in all parts or tho world. "It Is tho duty of the Allies and the United States to meet and determine what terms they will Impose upon Ger many and then, nnd not until then, call In the representatives of Germany and Impose the terms upon them. Agnlunt forming- League Now Of tho league of nations proposal Sen ator Lodge said no definite plan has yet been put forth that would not cause Indefinite controversy. "The attempt to form now a league of nations and I mean nn effective league with power to enforce Its de crees, he said, can teml only to cm barrass the peace that wo ought to make at once with Germany. If It were buc- cessful and wtro to come before the Senate It might endanger the pence treaty and force amendments "Are we prepared to allow any asso ciation of nations by a majority vote to order the troops and Bhljis of tho United States to go to war? Unless we nre prepared to do so we are not prepared to Join .1 league of nations which Is going to enforce pence." In urging postponement of tho ques tion of rrcedom or the seas. Senntor Lodge snld It wns another undefined question nnd added' "If It means nbandonment of the bel ligerent right or blockade. I think the United States will hesitate before It abandons a weapon absolutely necessary for Us own safety I cannot lnugino that England would for a moment think of abandoning the belligerent right ot blockade." Discussing secret diplomacy, the Sena tor said this point or President Wilsons need not be Incorporated In tho pence treaty because secret treaties neer hne and connot exist In this country and, he added' "Secret dlplonnicy is a loose term nnd I think that the question Is or no J'ltnl Importance nt this moment, nnd uliat eer our lews may be nbout tne, methods of diplomacy we con nuikn peace with Germany without undertak. lng to settle what shall constitute secret diplomacy In the future and what shall not." Tariff-making Tower Urging postponement of action on the matter of economic barriers, he said It "opens a wide field qf discussion nnd Its settlement Is not In the least essential to ending the war by a peace with Ger many. We ci.n make that peace with out determining at this moment what we shall do with our tarlfTs, In the mak ing of which every nation ought to havo entire freedom." Russia, Senator Lodge declared, pre sents an Important problem in connec. tlon with world peace ana reconstruc tion which cannot be shirked. All ctv lllzed nations, he urged, must aid In restoration of Rusila "There Is no present government In llussin," he said, "with which any one can deal Intelligently. The thing that calls Itself n government la no moro fit to bo dealt with In negotiations than a band if anthropoid npes. There Is nothing that seems to Indicate that the Russian people havo the power to ox- rrlcate themselves ve nave troops in Russia. Unfortunately they nre so few that It Is greatly to be feared yiat they are wholy Inadequate for the work they may have to do. All Notions nn fjam- Footing In one of his extemporaneous state ments Senator Lodge said: 'The only alternative, If we're to nave a league of nations, to gravel all over the world settling dlspue-s, Is that all nations would have to bo on the same footing and the Monroe doctrine would have to bd abandoned." When the jynator concluded, after sneaking nearly nn hour nnd a half, he was congratulated by several Senators, Including Democratic ueauer .via run nnd Senators King, o( Utah j Simmons, or North Carolina, and Smith, ot Georgia, Democrats. Kellogg Attacks League Idea Senator Kellogg, or Minnesota, Re publican, later referred to Lord North cllffe'i recent statement In favor of pub lic peace negotiations and recalled tho explanation President Wilson made, In u letter to Secretary Lansing, on March 18 last, of the flrBt of his fourteen prln clplea regarding secret diplomacy. He said the President explained that nego tiations might be private, but treaties public "If that Is all the. President meant," wi " He continued: "Do , we 1 kno w what U meant by a league of nations and what the President has In mind? If he hns In mind that league which has been the dream of centuries, he would find out Immediately inai me American peo ple do not favor It." Senator Kellogg Insisted that the peo ples of all nations shall be advised of and dlacuss the great principles before the Peace Conference, and also com mended Senator Borah' proposal for open debate of the pee Ucaty In-lb EVENING PUBLIC LEDQERPHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, Wilson Confident of Peace Results Continued from Tare On llevor in the decency niul honesty of tho Anglo-Saxon rare. Frank Co-opcralloii Necessary " 'It la essential for tho future peace, of tho world that there should bo the frankest co-operation nnd most gener ous understanding between tho two Kngllsh-speaklng democracies,' said Mr. Wilson. 'Wo comprehend nnd ap preciate. I believe, tho grave problems which tho war has brought to the Ilritlsh peoplo and fully understand tho special International questions which nrlso from tho fact of your peculiar position as an Island em pire.' " Tho correspondent declared that he left the President "with the assurance ringing In my ears that ho desired to rwnnorate with tho British and with all the Allies in securing, with their counsel, n new stato ot affairs through out tho world." "Tho rresiucni nau nxeu an nour to receive me and, rather than depart from his rulo of punctuality, ho curtailed his Inspection of American headquarters at tho Hotel Criflon. I followed the Presi dent to the charming resldenco placed at his disposal by Prince Murat. President Wilson welcomed mn and conducted mo to the room where ho does the most of his work. "Our talk led us over many topics, some grave and somo gay He Is by far tho best teller of anecdotes I have ever heard. He told a story about tho way In which the Americans solved the problem of governing their Irish popu lation by letting the Irish police them. When the conversation touched upon tho great questions of tho Peaco Conference tho President's smile remained In abey ance. It Is not as a master that ho has como to Europe. Tho first topic ho touched upon was tho contrast between the Congress of Vienna, which has caused so much evil In tho world,1 and the Congress of Versailles, which the world hopes will right old wrongs. Frank Counsel Needed "I told the President that some peo plo were asking wny tne President of the United States snouti come to Europe nt this time. Mr. Wilson replied: 'To me tho answer seems very obvious." " 'The Issues which must be deter mined at tho coming coherences are of such overwhelming Importance that the United States cannot refuse to share with the Allies their great responsibility to civilization,' ho continued 'It Is only by tho most franlt personal counsel with the statesmen of Allied countries . that I can In some measure assist in the solution of these problems. "When I asked the President what. In his mind, was the great purpose of the conference and the great goal towards which the delegates should strive, he re plied: 'I think tho plain man on tho Ktret could answer that question as well as I. The plain people ot all nations are now looking with anxious expectation tounrd Versailles nnd I am sure they are asking themselves this one question "Will there bo round enough wisdom nmnnir thn statesmen there assembled to creato safeguards against future wars?" DIftlcultles and responsibilities some .or them very urgent and pressing, which were presented by tho successful termi nation of tho great war must, of course, be hhared by tho great nations or the world as comrades ot'tho less powerful.' Wllnon lias "lllght Spirit" 'That Mr. Wilson Is approaching theso great responsibilities In the right spirit Is shown clearly by his reply to ques tions as to his plans for tho Immediate future. " 'It will be my privilege,' said he, 'I hope, In the near future, not only to confer with Allied statesmen In France, but also to lslt Allied coontrles and there learn as much aa I can, by per sonal contact, of the general sentiments relative to tho chief problems Involved. My first wish, of course, Is to visit the American army Tho soldiers were tne special object of my thoughts during the progress of hostilities, for It was they that wo were obllgrd to sustain and Bunnort In every posslblo way Of course, my heart has become grcntly Involved In their fortunes. I wnnt to sec as many of them ns I can consistently with my present duties. If I do not have the opportunity to visit tho Allied armies, I hope at least to see something ot our comrades In arms In tholr own countries. I am a xlous to visit Italy, a country from which so many ot my rellow citizens haa come, nnd I am interested nnd gratified to learn that there are In the Italian army so many men who have spent at least part of their lives In tho United States. "I shall look forward alBO with pe culiar interest and satisfaction to visit Brussels, now happily delivered from the hand of her enemies and restored tu her own people nnd King. In the United States we havo felt, and tried to express, ery poignant sympathy with tho peoplo of Belgium, for the steadfast faith they nave maintained tnrougnout their terrible trial, as well ns for the peoples of northern Frnnce nnd northern Italy, upon wnom tne nurcicn or war has fallen so tragically." i Tho Italian embassy gave a dinner In honor of King Victor Kmnnuel nnd his son the Prince of Plcdjnont last night. It was rollowcd by a brllllan reception. Colonel and Mrs. 11 M. House were present. President Polncaro and mem bers or the ministry accompanioa tne Italian King to the station on his de parture from the city. King victor i;inmanuei or Italy leit Paris at midnight on his wny to visit Italian troops In Belgium. With his de parture Paris put aside her holiday at tire und mntter-of-ract consideration of conference nrrungements began In earnest this morning. I'luiiH for llrltUli Visit Tho outlines iff President Wilson's Itlnernry during his visit to England were nnnounced today. On tho day of his iirrhul In England, Thursday, De cember 26, tho President will dine with King George. For Friday, tho 27th, n dinner nt tho Guildhall is on the pro gram. On Saturday tho President will go to Manchester and on Sunday he "will attend church at Carlisle, his mothers birthplace. Returning thence to Lon don he will leave for Franco at noon Monday, December 30. Tho President's Immediate party will Include Admiral and Mrs. Grayson, Miss Edith Benham, secretary to Mrs. Wil son, and a military aide, whoso name has not been announced. Tho President and Mrs. Wilson, It was nnnounced officially today, will leave Paris December 24 on a special train for Chaumont, main headquarters of the American expeditionary force. On Elgin Bracelet Watch $0J War Price U S2B.B0 vThe smallest watch mad I mi invar , nniim.1 Kill-" ' many beautiful doala-na ta rhnoi, from. MUTH7.5i?."lBi.,.. FAMILY JKWKI.KB rropint Attention tfWen M-ill Ordtrt Wiiili Mirror Top Signet Ring Latest Thing for Men $1 f Black or Enamel Menogram I U HUM I) HOLD MUTH BrH. RTH NT. laM etkLUMWIA aVK. w3t xy NSteajijr SECRET DIPL OMA C Y STILL HOLDS SWA T Peace Tables Out of Date, Says Gertrude Atlierton, Who Sees Wilson as Chief Figure Declares America Entered War to Save Itself Uy GERTRUDE Special Cable lo Evening Public Ledger Cofurloht, lilt, tu Xcu) York Times Co. Paris, Dec. 21. In 1814 the Czar of all the Russian traveled down to Vienna In gilded traveling coaches and Imperial barges, to be tho guest of Ills August Majesty, tho Kaiser of Austria, during the great peaco congress which should arrange the destinies 'of Europe. Today there Is no Czar, no ICalser. In 1814 the United States of Amer ica was a shlverllng little republic, taking no Interest whatever In the diplomacies of Europe, poor, discred ited by tho war of 1812, its greatest President and Its greatest men gone. In 1918 tho President of the United States cheerfully grnnted autocratic powers for tho time being by nn enormJus, powerful and wealthy peo ple, crosses tho ocean In a floating palaco with a distinguished retinue, nmong whom wns observed all the rigid etiquette of courts or of Washing ton. Although a -Treat deal or the honor paid him Is Inspired by personal re spect, yet the ract remains that ho Is received with greater pomp than that accorded any sovereign of recent times. He la housed In the palace ot Prince Murat, whoso wife, born a Bonnpar,te, is the tho haughtiest wom an In'Europo nnd has an inner circle who nccorded her Imperial honors. Wilson Dominating Figure Like tho Czar Alexander in 1914 he comes as a dominating figure to tho Peace Congress of 1918 and Is far moro likely to fulfill expectations, as there Is no Talleyrand among tho enemy delegates should there be any to play ono nation against tho other and walk away with a laugh In his sleeve, At least ho Is not In sight so far. Extraordinary contrasts and resem blances nre about even. Thrones have crumbled and tho youngest of the re publics, from Its remote position In the western hemisphere, spreads It great protecting wings over tho old continent of Europe. But hero tho contrasts with tho days of 1814 ceased. Methods have not changed In the least. Wo heard a good denl of talk tome time ago. about open diplomacy. Never In the history of Europe hns diplomacy been more tenaciously secret. It Is even said that there will be no peace table, that dramatic oblong of mahogany that periodically has been wheeled to tho center of the European stago slnco the close of tho Thirty Years' War, and surrounded by a historic assemblage or grnve, shrewd, anxious, fullible men. Pence tables nre out or date, we hear. All will bo de cided In a long series or private con ferences. It Is further rumored and I should like It to be understood that I do not pick up my rumors on the street that there will bo just three coun tries whoso plenipotentiaries will de cide the destinies of Europe. Tho oth ers will tako what Is handed them. This Is the day of the autocracy of the republic. (Great Britain, in many respects, Is tho most advanced republic of them all.l Stick lo Old Traditions Nevertheless, with nil their Indisput able powers and progress, they seem to ha.o neither originality nor Inclination to break away from tho tradition of those old czars and kaisers, whose vain pomp already reads like a sort of comic opera nightmare. But I fancy it Is not only tradition that holds them, but that habit or mind which, after centuries of Immovable. Tho tnree races may fight practice, almost forces them to think shoulder to shoulder with deepest mu one thing and hay another. , tunl respect, admiration, and sympathy. The other day I was lunching at the but they cannot play together, for only house of a Frenchman who Is less suave ne French aro unselfconsclous. It takes than most of his race and classes with ?."? stimulant to break down the whom I have always quarreled. But even ho began by saying. "Ot course, wo are very gratetul to America." I asked him why ho wns grateful. "Well, of courso, you came to our roscuo nt the critical moment," ho said, and he was proceeding with grim determination to mako himself UKreeuble. since I was a guest at his table, whon I thongh I would clear tho air. "It is to be hoped,' I bald, "that we shall ticor hear tho wiid 'gratitude' from a Frenchman again. It is not possible that the most clear-sighted and Ironic race on eartli believes for a mo ment that wo entered this war to save tho night of December 25 the President will leave Chaumont on a special train for an unnamed channel port where the President will nrrlvo December 2C. From this port arrangements will bo In charge of tho llrltlBh authorities. Tho presidential party wi.l cross the Channel on a warship and Is due to nrrlvo In London nt 1:30 o'clock In tho nfternoon of December 26. Confers with Orlando President Wilson had nnother long conference today with Vlttorlo Orlando, tho Italian Premier, and Uaron Sonnino, the Foreign Minister. Tho position ot Italy wns further discussed nt this meet ing Tho Presldont is represented ns en gaging In theso conferences; In an effort to bring about harmony iih tc tho mat ters which especially concern Italy and others of the Allies In common, The President's only other engagement was for this afternoon at the Sorbonno for the ceremony Incident to the be. DIAMONDS WATCIIKS AND JEWiaKT' A Guaranteed Savins of Ter Cm CHAS.H.DEAN WJ.-Z gw XMAS I Bath Robes i $5.00 and $6.50 1 jg A Splendid Gift i or nun FINE ASSORTMENT Near 13th & Market Sts. A$fc for Xmas Souvenir nlr qu tt yfy Qajf Open Evenings St 1 gMgoum JJ 11 ATHERTON France, Great Britain, democracy, civili zation or anything or anybody but our selves. There arb only two motives for entering upon any war, offensive or de fensive. If we had been the altruists our public speakers and Bentlrrientallsts generally make us out, we should have rushed as one man to tho defense of Franco nnd Belgium In '1914 : but, ns a matter of fact, it took President Wilson and a body of Intelligent publicists threo years to educate tho American people into the understanding of what German conquest In Europo would mean to the liberties of the United States. . When we finally woke up nnd rushed Into war, It was to save our own skins." The ironic visage iff my host relaxed visibly, but he raised his eyebrows. "i'es. but thoso things are not said, you know." Xlme to Tell Truth "Is It not time they were?" I. asked. "We aro supposed to chango for the bet ter, to favor reforms of every kind, to welcome with enthusiasm the liberation ot oppressed peoples. Why does truth nlono remain In bondage? Wouldn t lire renlly bo mado easier, events move more swiftly, If wo dropped tho circumlocu tory and adopted tho direct method? Life Is a wild rush nowadays, and polite lies aro actual stumbling-blocks. Be BldeB, think how much sooner the peace congress would end." He demurred, but It was noticeable that wo passed an entirely amlcablo hour, nnd for the first time he did not leave me to his wlfo with almost audible relief. . In Paris nil the newspnpers together so strict are the conventions, to say nothing of restrictions do not give one as much news In weeks as the Evenino Public Ledoer gives Its readers In ono day. Tho correspondents have to dig around In all directions to get any real news nt all. We know that in the depths of certain vast buildings In Paris these private conferences regarding the futuro geography of the world arc going on all the time, but ono must even make a shrewd guess ns to the building. If wo were really modern, If we were not still antiquated ns czardom and kalserdom, there would be a concrete peace table out In tho great hall of the palace at Versailles, where all tho cor respondents of tho world would sit Just behind the plenipotentiaries, and to which as many of the Intelligent public would be admitted as the hall could ac commodate. It would be highly Inter esting to hear theso great men change their minds In public and tilt and win and lose. But the only way to obtain a new method for diplomacy Is to coin an other word for the business. Language a neat Harrier Perhaps If we could bring ourselves to mako a fetish of truth we might also rid ourselves of another delusion tho brotherhood" of man nnd tho Interna tionalization of races. Teoples of the same language and traditions mny amal gamate In course of time, such ns Great Britain and tho United StatcB, but the barrier ot language means Implacnblo racial differences ns well. There may be friendship and comity, but no real Inti macy. I was much struck with this faot on the night of the President's arrival, when ell Paris was out In the streets celo bratlng. Tho French wero dancing; throwing confetti, and rollicking gener ally with the abandon of children, but only here nnd there was an American playing with them Everywhere In the dnrk mnsses or French peoplo one saw Islands or khaki American and British soldiers Intensely Interested, but almost natural reBervo of the Anglo-Saxon, but the French uso their lighter emotions lo play with, and are ns little bothered nbout tho uttltude ot tho spectator as children In tho pa lie. This Is but one of the Infinite number of sides or the Infinitely complex, subtle character of tho French people, and tho only wny we may ever hope to under stand It Is to marry ns muny of It nn possible. I am told that 10,000 or our joung men have married French girls, It Is a pity that It is not 100,000. If half tho American people could marry half tho French peoplo, we should have In two generations such a race as tho world has never seen. stowal ot an honorary degree upon him, later dining at tho Brttlsp embassy. Mrs. Wilson today wont about the streets or Paris nroot for tho first time, looking into tho shop windows and min gling with the crowds making their pur chases. Belter Water Service for Swedesboro Trenton, Dec. SI. The Woolwich Water Company, of Swedesboro, today was ordered by the Public Utility Com mission to render eafe. proper nnd ade quate service and to keep Its property and equipment In condition. ii i nornnyj niton,, tiie or nlfLAnEZ.ritiA Xmas Neckwear 65c Reg. Value $1.00 rha tlma-tionerad tifta for nian but tie a ore ts bur tbi kini be llkea. VH I1AVB TI1KM S JL at &. JL 1217 Market St. W.Car. Uth na rilbtrt.St Alio at W&ftkMJ nei rk.t fet Ladies. Attention Here are welcome kinds of GIFTS FOR MEN, SHIRTS ...$2.00 to $10.00 Neckwear .... 65c tto $3.00 Gloves $2.00 to $5.00 Handkerchiefs . 25c to $2.50 Mufflers . . . .$3.50 to $12.00 Pajamas .... $2.50 to $8.00 Hosiery ...... 50c to $3.00 Umbrellas . . . $2.00 to $8.00. EshUman & Craig Co. The Custom Shirt Maker 1304 WaJot St. ,i. f'Pfl HO J lil d i y'M ' f ' 'TWWWTP'1'' DECEMBER "21, 1018 U.S. FIGHTS CABLE COMPANIES Attorney Files Motion in Now York to Dismiss Injunction New York, Deo. 21. (By A. P.) The Government resorted, to the Federal Court here today to bring about a dis missal of tho injunction proceedings be gun recently by the Commercial Cable Company and the Commercial Pacific Cable Company against Postmaster Gen eral Burleson and Newcomb Carlton to prevent Government ownership ot the cables owned by these companies. Harold Harper, an assistant Federal attorney here, filed motion papers claiming that tho Court has no Jurisdic tion to Issue nn Injunction, because the cables were taken over by President Wilson In furthernnca of the war nownr conferred on him by Congress nnd ns necessary ror the national security and defense. Argument of Mr. Harper's motion was set for December 27. PHILADELPHIAIffiROES ON.THEIR WAY HOME Many Wounded Pcnnsylva ninns at Camp Mcadc Get Tliirty-sjx Hours' Leave i Camp Meade, aid., Dec. 21. Dozens of Pennsylvania boys, heroes of France, members of the Iron Division, the Seventy-ninth Division and other out. fits a,re on their way homo to Phlladel-J phla and other points of the Keystone State to enjoy their first stay with the people at home In a long, long time. Two hundred or more men from, tho best State on earth were given thlrty-plx hour passes. Theso fellows cheered with more vigor when these passes wero given out than they did upon the signing of the armis tice. A pass meant moro to them than decorations or citations. Some of them had not seen their home folks for six teen or seventeen months. They were proud to wear tholr wound stripes and the home folk, too, will be proud to sco them, but these folks are apt to feel a little blue when they ' see the real wound scars which the fellows bear as marks of their sufferings. Heroes of Cambral, San Quentln, Chateau-Thierry, Montraucon nre num bered nmong the homegoers. . Somo or theso who had been sent here to rc cuperato didn't get home this nrternoon, but they will get a chnnco lo see their folk at Christmas. Some PcnnBylva nlans from "tank regiments" "the treat-'em-rough boys" got in last night and moro aro expected tonight and to morrow. In tact there will be hundreds or wounded Tennsylvanlans, received here In tho next few weeks. Stories of heroism of officers nnd men abound. Thomas E. Clark, of Camden, a member or tho 313th Beglmenr, or the Seventy-ninth Division, told how Major Benjamin F. Pepper was killed a short time ntter he went over tho top on September 26. Tho mnjor nnd a fow privates wero lying In a shell crater when the major told his men to llo low whllo he peeped over the top to Bee If an advance could bo mnde. As ho did so a machine-gun bullet hit him In tho head. He was carried back by his men and died a few minutes later. Ho had fought Intrepidly, Clark said. Men of Company A, of the 109th Regiment, say that Captain Walter Guerty, commander of their company, called to his men as ho was going over the top, "Give 'em hell, boys." He dropped from the pnrapct with a ma-chlnc-gun bullet through his head. FOUR FAMILIES HOMELESS Mnhanoy Plane Dwellings Burned, With Loss of $35,000 Hliennndnnli, l'a,, Dec. 21. Four fam ilies barely escaped with their lives when fire at 8 o'clock this mprnlng de stroyed four houses ot Mahanoy Plane. The properties aro a total loss. The departments from Shenandoah, Mahanoy City and Gilberton responded to a call for assistance, nnd kept the flames from the business section of the town. Tho damage Is estimated nt 35,000. LIKE IMBBIT? Two ways her'e, the Ger man or tho French. Hnsenpfeffcr with fresh mushrooms and tiny onions. Plquce where only the rabbit let; is used, is larded and Sauce Chausseur is served sour cream, cloves, lemon nnd paprika. Bunny takes on a dignity you'd never suspect when our Chef turns his attention rnb bitward. Chicken couldn't taste tenderer, more toothsome, more delicious because the Rabbit is fresh the day you get it I ftfje it. James Walnut at 13th Street Under New Management iAmmmmwmMmmmimmmimMmmmm Ford Radiator Covers At Your Dealcra Look for the SA. trademark. A apeclal non conducting fabric keepa radiator warm, cut down fiiollne bills, aavea cranklnr. Aak your dealer. Don t ba put off wiui a aubatnuie. Made In Philadelphia IVM. AVneS SONS. Philadelphia iBvaaMnHnaHMMBBHHMai China & Silverware to Hire at Low Ratal DINNER SETS Limoges, French, American Porcelain and Nippon Imported China Retailed, at Wholettale Prices bo-pic o 25 w Btta, 100-pleca aela, RHiiiin laStJmnpjj"1111111! ' MJStftJw I Ar FPIf ANHliVVr J m r ikk rabbit; two 1 II III V 7T Vlcrv' Inlll IIIMl'l Plfrl'fM iIiii'J'MMi 'i ,m Bnl PRESIDENT WILL BE KING'S GUEST Wilsons Will Occupy Royal Suite at Buckingham Palace on Visit DETAILS ARE ARRANGED London Plans Gala Welcome to American Executive Next Thursday By the Associated Press London. Dec. 21. King Georgo has received from Prcsl dent and Mrs. Wilson nn acceptance of his Invitation to bo his guests at Buck ingham Palace during" their stny In London. They will be quartered In the royal suite customarily used by visiting monarchs nnd will be entertained after a manner similar to that usual In the caso of royal ylsltors. A meeting of tho war cabinet wns held today, attended by representatives of all goverrfment departments, ,t6 ar range the details of the presidential visit, which will last from Thursday next until Monday night or Tuesday morning. Arrangements are being mnde for nn Imposing military reception of President Wilson, according to some of the news papers. There will be a guard or honor nt the station when he nrrlves and he will be greeted by King George. Mr. Wilson nnd the King will then drive to Buckingham Palace through streets line J with troops. They will ride In the royal carriage. Premier Lloyd George will be among the promlnant persons taking part In the welcome ot Mr. Wilson. It Is said that the route ot the pro cession will be as extended ns possible so ns to permit or a great popular wel come. It Is unknown whether President Wilson has not yet replied to tho Lord Mayor's Invitation to a civic luncheon In Guildhall, where it Is understood the city corpprntlon wishes to present a wel. coming address to Mr. WllBon. This nririrrsR. If time nermlts tho luncheon to bo given, will bo enclosed in a golden J casket. i Clash on Hearst at Senate Probe Continued from Vate One Iteed continued, "and nny man who lull-1 mntes anything to the contrary Is a ' common scoundrel." Chairman Overman directed the ofll- clal stenographer to strike the last ref- The DIET During and After The Old Reliable Round Package "v&fuvt t'okm CO. ,"7" " M, ivCM. "", Christmas Shoppers Dine Here Today , Quick Service 50 Cents MENU sour Connommo with Aapnraxua t'rrum of Calibate KN'TRFF Mllk-fnl 'Hlirlnir Chicken villi ilrra'lnar Print Nmrlta with Tomatn Bnuco llrfudKl I'ork niion.wlth JCkb Sauce l'lneapple Chop Bury WONG KEW COMPANY fe 1205-7-9 Market Street, Second Floor MUHIC (inCIIKOTKA AM) KXCKI.I.ENT HKKVICi; ' ifayffi illinium The Minute Man Six USED. CARS Approaching New Cars These Lexingtons are not merely freshened up to sell. They retain much of their original new qualities both' in appearance and mechanical parts, because a group of ten factories under Lexington control, make the most important parts Used in Lexington cars. Of course they've been put in first-class running condition but they didn't need much tuning up. for Lexingtons are noted for their re-sell value, after long use, though we are disposing of them at very reasonable prices to make room for our new 1919 line. LEXINGTON MOTOR CAR COMPANY OF PA. V, A. KUBKU, Vlre.rrealdant onrt aenaruI.Jlunntor. LEXINGTON BLDG., 851 North Broad Street OPP08IT13 MKTItOVOLlTAN 01' 15 II A HOUSE -- - - . . f o ...... ... .j .i-..- ,? erenco to Mr. Becker .from tho rocoruV y but Senator Wolcott Interposed an ob- jcctlon, nnd Senator Heed interrupted: ,'' "If tho committee does not keep this witness within tho traces ho will hao to tnko lils medicine If ho gets out." ' "I hnve no objection to tho remarks going into tho record," said Mr, Becker, "I am used to being nttacked, and I am glad to bo pursued by any ono repre senting the Hearst crowd.' ;, Tho statement went Into tho record. Senator Becd read scvcralartlcles from ' the New York Tribune nnd an nnidavlt of r a New York American reporter, seeking to show that Morton E. Lewis, Attorney General bf New York State, when a can didate ror the Itephblican nomination fpr Governor In August, 10i7, used affi davits showing meetings between Hearst and Bolo Pasha In his campaign as a means or attaoklng Governor Whitman, his opponent, Tho Senator then questioned the wit ness In nn effbrt to show that In Febru ary, 1916, when Bolo Pasha came to the United States, this country was neutral and Von Bernstorff was gen erally received socially and that, con sequently, Mr. Hearst was Justified In not suspecting the enemy connections of Bolo. j Code Cables Again Permitted Washington, Dec. 21. (By A. P.) Wartlmo regulations requiring that confirmations of cablegrams snail be In plain language Instead of code were revoked today by the Government ecu sorshlp board. OPEN TONIGHT . 'Till 10 P.M. for the Convenience of Late Buyers 490 Overcoats and Suits Factory Clean-Up Sale $17.50 $20 $23.75 Former Values Up to $35 1SW16MAKKET.ST. Open Every Evening BECKERS QUALHT CLOTHES INFLUENZA Horlick's Malted Milk Very Nutritious, Digestible The REAL Food-Drink, Instantly prepared. Made by tho ORIGINAL; Horllck process and from carefully selected materials. Used successfully over century. Endorsed by physicians everywhere. Specify HorllCk'SThe Original Others Are Imitations , noANT SIpAT.S Prime Rlha of llerf an Jua Lot of Veal, Ilrown (irT)f VKGETAni,K.S Maahod I'otatora Green Spinach ' DKSSEnT (lumprrt'a Pudding Hot Ten nr CooVe nootlm - tt h,jNsy: ., , TAMJLT ' :. ,.' V c Idrj?. . J . T Mk,u. iLrfii.ii''J5tu mMml ,- Ji. ESOBBlB i
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