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heads, less frantic men, say that tho Untente cannot suffer one State to per- ish because of the danger to Its pres- tige. The Entento preserves Europe from Bolshevism. Tho. Austrian Bol- shevists comprlso only ai fraction of tho people. These Include some workers of Vienna whose only possible leader, Xrledrlch Adler, publicly teaches hU followers tnat method qt Soviet Russia are not applicable to Vienna. Bela Kun, who has long been the dander signal of the Austrian proletariat, says' the soma thlmr. If starvation brings about the resig- nation of the Bcnncr Government, how- ever, thero will bo nobody but the Bol- shevists to assume power. But'tho fact Is that the Bolshevists do not wish to be in control. They havo acknowledged their Impotence end Inability to, obtain food or credit. Therefore' If thoy came Into power they would have no means of livelihood. If Bolshevism should come Into power It would be bard to explain their acetsslon on the' theory thai It was brought about by spontaneous popular demand. STATE'S RIGHTS FIGHT WAGING IN AUSTRIA Provinces Demand High De- gree of Independence. Vmnna, Dap. 23. The Austrian repub-ll- o Is passing through a \State's rights\ crisis very similar to that whlchmarked an earlier stage of tho American repub- lic. Provinces' aro demanding a high degree of Independence from jho central Government, and In some, of them, such as the Tyrol and upper Austria and Btyrta, It amounts' almost topqomplete autonomy. If their demands ore eventually granted about the. Phly thing, that would bo left to the central Gov- ernment would be foreign relations and the regulations of foreign Import and export trafllc and limited taxation. Thi States Insist upon their rights to levy export duties on goods destined for other States. The conservative provincial popula- tion, the peasantry and bourgeoisie, look upon Vienna as the seat and source of communism or the Reds. Feeling Is Intense against this city, which at prcs-- . ent Is virtually unproductive of anything and has 2,500,000 people demanding food, and tho provinces refuse to fulfil this contracts made last spring for food sup Pile. . A communication to the newspaper Abend from a correspondent In quotes a speaker at a peas- ants meeting that expresses the .senti- ment of the provincial He said : \Wo peasants are the masters. We don't concern ourselves with' the district commander. Wa do just what we want. We send nothing to Vienna, and if. they should send the city BOldlers out to us we would kick them out We' have already ordered firearms to defend our-celv- es In case the Viennese should come. Under a thousand crowns we will not give these Bed one single grain of corn.\ AUSTRIA MUST HAVE MONEY, ASSERTS POLK Financial Aid Alone Can Pre- vent Utter Chaos. WAsniNOTON, Dec. 23. United action bv the allied nnd associated Powers in refinancing Austria Is the only way ot, saving that country from utter cnaos end economic wreckage, Frank L. Polk, Under Secretary of State and head of the American delegation in Parts, said y on his return to Washington. The chief reason for Austria's des- perate situation, Mr. Polk said. Is that the arteries connecting Vi- enna with, the rest of the world have been cut or paralysed. Ha sa(d that re- lief should not be 'furnished by any one nation, but should be participated in by all. He Intimated that an economic alliance between the former parts- of the Austro-Hungarl- empire might be nec- essary for the welfare of the Austrlans and other peoples formerly In one bond of nationality. Mri Polk commented on tho great In- crease In the population of the city of Cologne, Germany, which he visited, ana said it seemed to him that thousands of Germans had moved from other-part- s of the country to the city for the \reason that they felt more secure while In the zone of occupation under control of the British. France's economic situation Is excel- lent, Mr. Polk declared, due to tho thrifty habits of tho entire population. He predicted that France would soon resume her cxtenslvo Industries and trade developments. Mr. Polk declined to discuss the work of the Peace Conferenco. CONGRESS TO PROBE RADICAL ACTIVITIES General Inquiry Announced for Early Next Month. Washington, Dec 23. Institution early next month of a general Congres- sional Inquiry Into radical activity in tho United States was announced to- day by leaders in both the Senate and House. Representative Johnson (Wash.), chairman of the House Immigration Committee, returning from New Tork. where ho saw the first boatload of un- desirables leave American shores for Soviet Russia, said that his committee planned to resume, its hearings on radi- calism soon after the holidays. To conduct the Investigation of the activities of Ludwlg C. A. K. Martens, \Ambassador 10 the United States from soviet Russia,\ and of Russian propa- ganda In general, ordered by tho Senate Just before tho holldaj recess began, Senator Lodgo (Jiass.), chairman of tho Foreign Relations Commltteo, to-d- ap pointed a to bo headed by Senator Moses (N. H.) And to be composed of .Senators .Borah (Idaho) and Knox and Pomcrene (Ohio), and Shields (Tenn.). CANADIAN PAPER FOR U. S. EXPORT HELD UP Must Supply Own Market First, Says Controller, Ottawa, Dec. 23. Seven carloads of news print paper, consigned, to American .,t,iihr frnm tha mills of tho Fort Frances Pulp & Paper Company, wero stopped In transit this morning by or- der of Robert A. Prlngle, paper con- troller. Mr. Prlngle explained that all export shipments from tha company would be stopped until It had compiled with his orders to furnish paper to Western Can- ada publishers who, he has been told, will bo forced to suspend publication unless a supply la lonncoming Deiore the end of the week, KING GEORGE SEES EMPIRE'S RECOYERY In Speech Proroguing Parlia- ment Ho Tells of Prog- - rcsa Sincp War. , 1 FRIENDLY WITH AMHE8 Will Bond rPrlnco toilBiOia; Pays' Compliment to lady Astor. T nvmnw. Deo.- - atThe King's.-speec- -- Ain ihn nonse of Contmons until February,, 3.0 was' of\ unuauat Jjmportance and Interest, lnasmucn as, ti oravitv of the economla situation In Europe and dealt with the question of domestio legislation, including ww labor, it also foreshadowed e. reduction of tho national debt Tha IClne referred to the ratification af the neace treaties that have passed the final stages jind..oxpressed the hope that others would shortly be concluded.. Ha voiced regret over tno conditions in Russia and alluded to the friendliness of tho relations among tne omeu anu Powers. The' speech recorded the conclusion of the agreement with Per- sia, mentioned tho 'satisfaction in Groat Britain over the cordiality of tho recep- - i tha Prlnrn nf Wales in Coll- - ada and the United States, and to- - nounced laserr w bivu India a responsible, government Tribute to Lndr Astor. The speech. Instead of commencing \My Lords and gentlemen of. the House Ot IOIIIIUUIIO, nua t.u.uv- - \ the presence Of Lady Astor In the Com mons \ Aiy ixiras ana nremuaa ut Houso of Commons. Tho address noted .I... it.. 4tlharitlnn, nf . thft nlanlCOtCIlr tlnrlea of the Allies In Paris had been crowned with success ana mat ireaiies of peace with Germany, Austria and Bulgaria and been concluded. \I signified my approval of the treaty . ...in n,rmnv'.\ tha iDech continued, \and ratified It Peace still remains to 'be concluded with tho Otto- man Empire and the Republlo of Hun-- . gary. I earnestly trust uai wo Hetua-s&r- y negotiations, to this purposo will hnrtu- - hA hrouffht to a satisfactory conclusion. \I regret that' there ls.no improve- -, ment In the unhappy conditions prevail- ing in Russia and no immedlato pros- pect in that country of the establish- ment of the constitutional government which alone can conduce to Its perma nent prosperity. , \Jly relations witn my Aiues unu In the great war remain of the mA.t fHAntt. hnrnrtfr . nnd I kaV6 - ,11V., V.! every expectation that the close and lntlmato cooperation wncn eu iu uio nnal victory will be long continued to the benefit of all The King referred to the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada and New- foundland which. h said, \filled my hAnct wtth tti.Unnt nf rtrMo and satis faction.\ \He subsequently,\ continued the King, lanea mo unueu puicj ui America, wheM.he was greeted with a warmth and kindliness which' will, I am confident have the happiest effect upon the relations at the British Empire and that great republic\ Prince Going to India. Referring to India, the speech said that' a measure \marking the first stage of tho development of a responsible gov- ernment In India has become a law. \I rely on nil my' subjects,\ 6dntlnue,d the' speech, \to worn together ror lis success. I am announcing my Intention of send- ing the Prince of Wales to India to In- augurate tho new Constitution.\ \The condition of our finances and the stato of our credit continue to occupy the serious attention of my Ministers,\ he went on. \Only by strict economy. both In publlo and private expenditure, and sustained by Increased production can tho country maintain Its historic position in commerce and finance.\ In addressing the Lords, as well as the members of the Commons, the speech expressed concern over the grave economic position of a large part of Europe. The task of restoring credit and giving Industry a new start there was one of the first conditions, ho pointed out of a settled peace. The task, however, was too large for any nation to undertake unaided. \I was enabled by the .liberality of Parliament,\ the speech continued, ''to placo a large sum at the disposal of the Supreme Economla Council for tho relief of Immediate ne- cessities, but that sum is nearly ex hausted, and further measures ot relief and reconstruction can only be under taken as the result of Joint action by all the nations Intorestea in tne restora- tion of International commerce. My Government would gladly cooperate with the Governments of other countries to this end If a suitable plan can be de vised. Great progress was, made last rear with the gigantic task of de mobilising tho navy, the, army and the air force. Impeded as it had' been by the uncertainties of the situation In large parts of Europe ana Asia. H. C. of Ii. Causes Distress. The continued high cost of living, with all Its evil consequences, has caused distress throughout the world, although It is lower In tho British Isles than elsewhere. The problem of reduc- ing It received 'your constant considera- tion and measures were taken which it Is hoped may prevent the charging of unreasonable prices for necessary arti- cles. \There ,ls.no doubt thr publlo opinion throuKhout the world lS' deep) inter ested in the manner In which Britain Is dealing, .with Its labor nnd Industrial problems ana I am comment mat, tliouch difficult times are not yet past. our course is set fairly toward a re newal of the national strength and pros perlty. I am glad to think that thero has been a steady improvomenKhCInau's-trlnlVcondftl'ons- \. Unemployment, which in 'the earner Hrt of the year was\ un- exampled In extent stands to-d- 'at a flguto comparing .favorably with tho years prior to the war. This Is all the more remarkable considering tho Im- mense numbers of men nnd women dis- charged from tho service and munitions works at home. \Acts for restoring privileges surren dered during the war and stabilizing conditions of ' employment have done much to avoid friction in tho Industrial life of the country. The establishment of nn industrial court provided machln ery for securing a peaceful settlement of disputes and promoting harmony among those engaged In Industry. Proposals FOR Australasian - AND Far Eastern News SEE PAGES 10 AND 11 have been formulated for flxlng the maximum number of hours of craloy-men- t, instituting a minimum wage' add making increased provision against un- employment\ KING ANNOUNCES NEW SUFFRAGEFOR INDIA Calls It Step on Road to Stlf-- Government. Loudon, Deo. 21. King doorgo Issued ft proclamation to-d- announcing tne new measure gtvng India a larger degree of The proclamation characterizes the Government bill os a. lu'storlo'Bot, giving representation long. doslred, by tho natives. It calls for the determination of tho peoplo and tho of- ficials to work together for the common purpose of making the now plan of gov ernment a suocoss. It says in parts \The act which hao now bocomo o. law, entrusts looted representatives of the .people with a definite snare in tne Government and points tho way to a fully rcsfeonslhlo Government horeafter. If, as I confidently, nope, tno poncy; which this act Inaugurates should achieve its purpose tho results will bo momentous In the story of human prog- ress. \I have watched with understanding nnd sympathy the growing desire of my Indian peoplo for reprcsontatlvo Insti tutions. Their scope- - has' beon extended sage by stage until thero now lies do-fo-ro us a definite stop on. the road to responsible government I shall watch your progress along this roau. no path will not be easy, nnd in tho march toward the coal thore will bo the need of. persovorance and mutual forebear ance between all sections and races oi my people In India, \I ye'ly on the now popular assemblies to Interpret wisely the wishes ot those thoy represent and not forget the Inter- ests of the masses who cannot yet be admitted to the franchise. I rely on the leaders of tho people and the Ministers of Uie futuro to face responslbllty and endure Misrepresentation and to sacrif- ice! much for the common Interest of the atjitol remembering that true patriotism transcends party and communal bounda ries.\ WOMEN IN BRITAIN MADE MAGISTRATES Wife of Premier Is One of Seven Appointed. Tvivnov. Dec 23. Tho sex disqualifi cation removal act making women eligi ble as magistrates having been passea, the' Lord Chancellor y announced tho appolnttaent of the following women to act In\ that capacity when required: Tho Marchioness of Crewe, the Mar- chioness of Londonderry, Mrs. David Lloyd George, Mrs. Humphrey Ward, Mrs. Sidney Webb, Miss Elizabeth Hal-da- and Miss Gertrude Tuckwell. Thoy are to constitute also a women's advisory committee to advise tho Lord Chancellor ns to the fitness of women for magistral office when vacancies oc- cur.- The Lord Chancellor is of the opinion that women are especially qual- ified for work In children's courts, sev- eral ,of which havo been established In largo cities. SEIZED JEWELS ARE SOLD BY BOLSHEVIK! Sent Out of Russia to Finance Propaganda. By tht Anointed Press. .Amsterdam. Dec. 23. Tho Lcnlna government In Russia, balked by tha flnnnMnl Yilnrkndn from fiondtritr money abroad for propaganda, 'purposes' conducting a huge tralllo in conuscareu Jewels through Germany to Holland markets, says tho JafideZa&IntJ In con- nection with a charge that Communist member Llsser of tha Amsterdam Council offered tho Russian Emperor's diamonds for sale. \During tho first months of tho estab- lishment of tho Soviet republic.\ says tho Uandelsblad,, \Communists In Hol- land nnd Germany wero supported by the' Russian Bolshevik! with money from thoir treasury. Many checks on the crcat Dutch banks wero cashed but this method became moro difficult' this year. Lenlne and Trotzky had no moro money to spare, for not only their Dutch friends, but tho German .Sparta- cans especially, usea nuge suras irom tho Russian treasury. \Now Soviet couriers have brought In diamonds nnd Jewels through Germany to Holland, and tho amounts realized on their sale ate being used to continue tho communistic campaign. Tho wife ot n Hollander, who occupied an Important post under tho Bolshevikl, has made sev- eral trips to Russia, coming back with Jewels. Many large Jewels of mysterious origin recntly have been offered for sale on diamond market DUTCH GOVERNMENT IS FACING A CRISIS League of Nations Fiasco Causes Resignations. Tub HAauB, Dec 22 (delayed). Post- war defence problems, closely allied with the problematical result ot the forma- tion of the League of Nations, have brought about what appears to be a crisis in the Dutch Government Closely following tho resignation of Jonkheer Bylevlld, Minister of Marine, last Treek, Altlng Van Geusari, Minister of War, announced his res';natlon to- day when the Dutch States General amended his war budget and' givatly re- duced the sums available for munitions. While the present Government had taken a stand that the world situation was still delicate and necessitated a large army, Socialist \members led by Danutv\ Marchant. opposed the budget on the theory that tho Leaguo of Nations Would end the. necessity ror large arma- ments. GREETING SENT TO TROOPS BY BAKER Secretary Praises Men for Guarding U. S. Institutions. ' Washinotok, Doc 23. Secretary. Baker to-d- sent to all American, troops. Within tho United States and abroad tho' following Christmas message: \To those who wear tho uniform of the United States Christmas, with Its deep meaning of 'Peace on earth, good will to men,' should take on an added significance this year, In that during the new era of peace such great sacrifices were made American Institu tions have been guarded during tho twelve months past with that fidelity nnd devotion which has always been ono of tho great traditions of tha United States Array. \Wlth.the new year approaching, your country stands on tho threshold of greater opportunities and prosperity than aro to be read in any of the glorious pages of her history. As soldiers you represent the strength of your country, and In peace ns well ns In war you can prove that the foundation of democracy and the safeguard of liberty Is the abil ity ot the individual to perceive and de fend the truth. \I speak for your commander In chief and for the nation you serve when I wish you & very merry Christmas and a suc- cessful and happy new .year.\ tf: \TO THE SUN, WEDNESDAY; DECEMBER 24, 1919, PRESS FAVORS ME1 PLAN FOR IRELAND london Papors Bo Not Expect Success, but Think It Is. Worth a Trial. SOJEE JOUBNALS HOSTHjE Sinn Fein le'ador Says Tro- - posals Are Mado to Mis-loa- d U. S. Opinion. London, Dec 23. Aside from one-o- r two Irreconcilable anti-hom- e rule Jour nals. London newspapers give, on, tha whole; s favorable reception to the Gov ernment's new scheme for Irish None, however, expresses genuine expectation of the success of the plan. Tho Dally Herald, labor organ, quotes these opinions on the home rule plan: Arthur Griffith, founder ,or tne oinn Fein organization and \acting president of tho Irish republic,\ said: \There is nothing for Irishmen to, discuss, 'ine Premier's nronnsals nre not Intended to be operative, but are made to affect and mislead opinion in tne unueu oiaies. Georce Russell, tho Irish poet: -- mere Is nothing In the proposals calculated to produce reconciliation, and there Is no reason why tho Sinn Fein snouiu cease working for tho destruction ot tho Brit ish omnlre. Under Lloyd Ueorge'S pro posals Great Britain would retain com plete control over taxation, mo policy and economic development of Iro-lan- d. which means that Ireland would be given not dui cer tain administrative powers.\ William O'Brien, secretary ot me Irish Labor party and Trade Union Congress: 'The plan is unworthy of serious consideration.- - It is manifestly for export only.\ Plan Deserves a Trial. Whllo it is recognized that such a bill, as Premier Lloyd George outlined will ho nhnnlutelv relected by a largo section kf the Irish people, it la contended It de serves to be fairly considered anu trieu. The Daily Neuu, perhaps tho most thor ough champion of home ruie oi me London newspapers and a severe critic of Premier Lloyd Ooorge and the coali- tion government, says: \The government bill gives Ireland a greater degree of autonomy since it sets up an Irish parliament, and It mani- festly contemplates the probability of a united Irish parliament. ... In tho desperate situation In Which Ireland now stands thts offer so far as Englishmen can Judge should not be rejected out of hand, assuming It to be honestly put forward.\ Belief that tho bill oners tno only possible way out of tho Irish tangle Is expressed by the CAronlcIc, tho Lloyd George organ, which says on mo wnoi? the measure appears generous. Fore-poel- th plan will bo opposed nearly everywhere in Ireland largely because \none of the contending factions Is really willing to be fair to any of the nth.\ tho newspaper says: \Tho Government, the British peoplo and tho British' Parliament must recognize ana discount theso oppositions In advance. Only In such a way can any change which Is either Just or worKaoio oe achieved In Ireland.\ Knlr and Jnst-t- Irish. Th DaUu Hall declares it to. be a httor schema than any previous gov- mmnr. has nroduced. and an honest endeavor conceived with a Bingle' aim of ministering to the good of Ireland wnue mnlntalnlne the unity of tho British Empire. The Tcleoravh describes It as \a pro posal which will commend Itself to finm lnvlnir minds everywhere as a lust and fair tender of Representing tho extreme Unionist po- sition, the Horning Post says: \It is a bad settlement bad for Ireland because It does not settle the Irish question, and hurt for Great Britain because It wean- ens tho United Kingdom. It Is merely tho climax of long betrayal. We have chosen as a rooted policy to be friends to our enemies ana enemies to oui friends.\ IRISH PRESS HOSTILE TO HOME RULE BILL One-Pape- r Calls the Measure \Cynic's Sad Joke.\ Bptctal CaMe Dripateh to Tin Scs ant tht ruone Leaner. Copyright, 1913. all rtgMt reserved. London, Dec. 23. Tho press of Ire land Is represented by such or the Dublin journals as are still publishing to bo hostile to Premier Lloyd George's plan. The Irish Times, organ ot Union-Is- says: 'For many .. reasons, . some gooa ana j 1. T,t- - some oaa, inree-quarce- ra ui me intui people will reject thl3 bill. Its principles nre haterui aiiKO 10 unionists anu w Nationalists. We yearn for peace, but In this offer wa seo not peaco Dut tno sword.\ Thn Evening Telegraph, owned by tho proprietors of tho suppressed Frecmon's Joumol, and now published as a morn ing paper, says: \His proposal is not a measurer of statesmanship. It Is a political cynic's sud Joke at tho expense of the nation which h? has thrown into chaos. It-l- a not a contribution to Irish peace, but it is a further contribution to Irish dis- order on tho plea that Ulster must not be coerced. He retains in xsriuan nanus control over our trade and'trade marks: control over our postal service; control over our Judiciary; control over irisn customs, oxclso and income taxes ana the collections of pracupaiiy an our Irishrevenues. \He keeps at least 13,000,000 of the balance of Irish revenue In his pocket. and -- at the samo time magnanimously explains that ho proposes a rreo gut or cZcrttu -- &oj asnxL j5&Axhx4 Clothiers Haberdaihws land purchase annuities to Ireland. It is simply false to say that a real measj uro of for Ireland would not be indorsed by British opin- ion and honestly worked by Irish NO ARRESTS YET FOR ATTACK ON FRENCH Savage, Slain Sinn Feiner, Buried in Sligo. \ Dublin, Dec ero nre still no arrests for the attempt against the life of Viscount French, tho Viceroy, No demonstrations occurred to-d- when the body of Eavngo, killed In the attack on the Viceroy, left Dublin for Sllgc Irish .volunteers acted as bearers to- day- at 'the funeral of Savage 'at Bally-souar- o, Sligo, his , native place. The Sinn Fein colors wero over tho 'coffin. The graveyard was surrounded by police, but nothing untoward occurred. A band of armed meni raided tha rail- way works a Llsluff, County Cavan, to- day, taking the .. sentries by surprise. Tho stock of the explosive gellgntto at the works was seized by tho raiders. Justice Powell in tho Chancery Court y delivered a Judgment In which he held tho action of tho authorities In suppressing the Freeman's Journal to bo Justified In law and fact Tho appli cation of the Freeman's Journal was dismissed with costs against the news paper. A despatch on December 15 from Dub lin said tho police raided tho offices of tho newspaper and suppressed It in con- sequence of an article which was ad- judged contrary to pollco discipline. LLOYD GEORGE PLAN FLAYED BY COHALAN Another Attempt to Befog . Issue,. He Says. According to Justice Daniel F. of tho Supremo Court, tho Inter- est of this .country In Irish freedom should be almost as great as Ireland's own interest In It, and 'the British gov erning class will strangle us If we don't watch out In discussing yesterday tho scheme of Lloyd-Georg- e for a double parliament for Ireland, Justice Cohalan Insisted not only that the scheme will fall but that England's Premier \Is only trying to befog tho Issue and keep America from realizing how vital her Interest Is In tho liberty of Ireland.\ In . expressing himself upon Lloyd- - George's plan Justice Cohalan said: \This Is only another attempt upon the part of the responsible spokesman for tho class who rule England to becloud the issue, and to attempt to turn tho publlo opinion of the world Into a chan nel that will be favorable to them.-Ther- Is only one Issue between Eng- land and Ireland, and that In its last an alysis, Is a very simple one. There are two peoples who wanX to govern ana control Ireland the Irish people, to whom It belongs and for whom It was set apart by God himself, and tho Eng- lish people to whom It does not belong, and who through their ruling classes, have been endeavoring to get possession of It for 71(0 years. ' bo long as iJnglanu controls ireiaim she has a strangle hold upon the seas of the world and American commerce can only cross the seas at the pleasure of England's governing class. As soon and when It suits the whim and caprice or Interest ot that governing class to dcprlvo America of the freedom of ,the seas, England, while In possession of her navy and her control through Ireland of nil' tho entrances to Europe, can destroy American commerce and bring on a panic in our country. \This latest effort of Lloyd-Goor- is only the last English attempt to befog tha Issue to kePi America, from realizing how vital Is her Interest In tho liberty of Ireland and to attompt again to satisfy tho public opinion of tho world without in any way' leSsening tho grip of tho' English governing class upon Ireland. \I am satisfied that It will fall In all those directions because Americans nre going to examine quostlons of foreign policy much moro closoly than they ever did before, and with their usual good Judgment are not going to be put off with falso explanations, but will insist for the sake of both Justice and the In- terest of mankind that tho Irish ques- tion shall be once for all settled to tho satisfaction of tho peoplo of Ireland, and they shall be permitted to decide for themselves, nnd not havo Imposed upon them by Lloyd-Georg- e or any other spokesman for the ruling class the form of government they desire\ KEMALt LEADER OF TURK REBELS, SLAIN Was Chief of Nationalists in Asia Minor. Roue, Dec 23. Mustapha Kemal, leader of the Turkish Insurgents in Anatolia and head of the Turkish Na tionalist movement in Asm Minor, nas been assassinated. The news readied Rome in a Smyrna despatch to the Tempo. Mustapha Kemal as tho Nationalist, leader has given causo for concern to the central Government of what remains of Turkey. Ho has seized wheat and barley In provincial towns nnd has made levies for his irregular iorces wnn tax of fifty Turkish pounds for those who refused to serve. He recently Issued a proclamation an nounces that he would oppose with arms any plan of the Peace Conference for a partition of Turkey. To this thrpnt h tolnid overtures for coopera tion with the allied nations proviaea Turkey Is treated, leniently, A nulnlnit Thai Does Not Affect Ilesd Because ot Us tonic and luallve enect i iYATIVB nllOMO QUININE (Tablets) can be taksn by anyone without causing nAFvnusness or rinfcinK in mo ucau. auco only ono \Bromo Quinine.\ B. Yi. DROVE'S signature on tha box. 10c Aav, Poker Sota from $15.00 U475J00 SIMSMARGESTO STAR1 MEDAL PROBE Continued from Flrtt Page. I ... ; ,., i tho Importance ot the services of 'theso officers' I stated as1 follows: All Individual duties afloat ore necessarily of secondary 1?, In comparison with the vital Impor- tance of directing all operations, botn ash6re and\ afloat In such mne.rnjx(f to insure tho success of the Tills success as a wholo was u\0\ tho work of theso men. To each was given tho responsibility and authority In his own department essential 10 'success' ltT anY' largo organisation and thoy oxerclsod this responsibility with practically no direction from me and to them belongs the credit. \Of tho nineteen offlcors fommended in that lottor for the Distinguished Medal pnly six were nccorded tms decoration and the remainder, were ac- corded tho Navy Cross. \Not only wero the recommendations not complied with In thirteen of these cases, but and this is the gist of the matter a number of officers In the command whoso services were relatively of less Importance and much less in re- sponsibility, \were accorded tho highest award. , \This seems to be due to an erroneous opinion of. tho rolatlve value of services at sea nnd in certain vitally Important positions ashore an opinion mai uuijr the latter positions must necessarily bo the least distinguished. \This Is. so serious a misapprehension that- the action of tho .department In awarding distinctions should be such as to have the effect of clearly Impressing upon the service without possibility of prstundlmr! thnt tho most im portant duty in tlmo of war la. that of planning ana greeting ma miuiuijr op- erations of- the whole force that Is, tho function ot suporlor leadership. The vital lraportanqa of successful leadership, and the recognitions which should fol- low have no logical relation to the po- sitions ashore or afloat, from which such leadership must be exercised. Most ITlasrnnt of Mistakes. Tn this connection It may be well to cite as an Illustration, perhaps, the most flagrant of all the cases of mistakes as to relative merit During the four most critical months of th submarine cam- paign that Is, from Auprll to August, 1917, I was allowed by the Navy De- partment the assistance of but one com- missioned officer, who necessarily per- formed the duties of chief ot staff, secre- tary, Aide, , communication officer, Intel- ligence offlcor and all tho other numer- ous duties of a. staff during that period. 'n reports now on fllo at the de- partment I havo stated that this ono officer 'drew, up the convoy plan under which our troops were transported safely to Europe; that ho initiated many of the most Important tactical and strate- gical measures governing the opera- tions of our forces In Europe, and that his very responsible services were all of the highest possible Importance In assur- ing our success. \I accordingly recommended him for the Distinguished Service MedaX The 'published list shows that ho was awarded the Navy cross, wnue a numoor i under my command In positions of purely local responsibility whom i recommended ror tne Navy tobs nave been given tho Distinguished Service Medal. \There aro other Instances of a sim- ilar nature In the other branches of the command. This U strikingly Illustrated by tho award of tho Distinguished ser- vice Medal to a considerable number of officers In positions of very little respon- sibility, while four ot the nine Admirals under my command whom i recom- mended for Distinguished Service Med- als in recognition of having borne their heavy responsibilities with conspicuous success wero accorded the lower award of the Ndy CYdssl - - \Theso Instances aro so typical of the conditions In this respect throughout all branches of the command tnat turtner examples are unnecessary. But I feel Impelled to invite attention to a special class of awards which are tho subject of such serious condemnation and ridi cule that the effects upon the present and futuro morale Of tho service must neces sarily be depldrablo to tha last degree, namely, the Distinguished Service Med- als awarded to' many if not all of the officers who were defeated In action or whose ships were sunk or seriously dam- aged by enemy submarines. I.oit Their Ships) Cot Medals. \In the caso of destroyers or other vessels that v?ere successfully attacked by Gorman submarines no special dis- tinctions wero recommended In my re- ports. These' nre typical examples not only of unsuccessful actions, but of failures to Injure tho enemy. The victors In these actions were tho German submarines. By reason of the peculiar raturo ot tho submarine warfare no blame necessarily attaches to the com mandlng officers of these vessels for their failures, but on no account should they receive a special award for this lack of success. \Even tho assumption that subsequent to their failures they handled tho situa- tion well is of course no reason why they should, bo rewarded. To do bo Is to re- - Verse the policy of our navy and ot all other navies and thus establish a precedent thnt might well seriously undermlno tho fighting efficiency of the wholo organlxatlon. \The commanding officer of a vessel that is sunk by a- submarine should not receive the same reward as the com manding officer of a vessel which sinks n submarine. Tet It Is precisely this which has been done in a number of in stances. \In my letter of August 18, 1919, urgently requested that 'all lists Involv ing any- - of the officers or enlisted men who were attached to tho United States naval'forccs In European waters be re ferred to mo for comment before they Were finally approved and published. \This was In order that I might supply X Of Greatest Service to You at Christmas a shopwhfch OBVIOUSLY, wholo year round on. gifts and giving can be of greatest service toiyou at Christinas. Every day in the year Ovington's is prepared but at Christmas Ovington's surpasses even its- - all the year reputation. Gifts om.atranged on special tables at $3.50, $5.00, $7.50, $10.00, $12.50, $15.00, and each table containsunusual values. OVINGTO N-'- S \The Gift Shop of Fifth Avenue\ 312-31- 4 Fifth Ave. Near 32nd St any supplementary Information tnat might bo needed to establish the relative merit of the services ot the officers con- cerned, \As'tho with this re- quest may have contributed to the In- justices above- Indicated, nnd ns I .fts-su- that the Department must bo eager to correct all mistakes or misap- prehensions that may havo arisen, I re- quest .that I may bo given the opportu- nity to explain my reasons for the reta-tlv- o ordor of merit upon which, my woro based. Not Too Lata io MnJce Amend., \Whllo it would manifestly bo unde- sirable to diminish any of the awards already published, It Is stilt within tho power of the Navy Department ade- quately to recognize the services of dis- tinguished officers who havo received awards Inferior to those which havo been accorded less deserving officers of my late command. \Tho Departmont has been pleased to award mo a Distinguished Service Medal as an expression of Its appreciation of tho success of the forces under my com- mand, but since, as explained above, and as Btated in my letter of November 7, 1919, the success' of ther forces abroad Was chiefly due to tho loyal nnd ofllclont services of the officers recommended for distinction nnd to them belongs the credit I am necessarily placed in a position which renders it Impossible for me to except this award under the con- ditions now. existing.\ The statement from Bocrctary Daniels says: \Last week I received a letter from tho Hon. C S. Page, chairman of the 'National Affairs Committee of the Sen ate, requesting a copy of tho Knight boards; recommenaauoa oi awards, , \I called up Senator Page's offico and Informed tho sccrotary of his com- mittee that data wero being collected, and as soon as they aro ready I would be pleased to furnish them to him. \D.lrections.nave oeen given o pre pare a statement containing mo ur lowlng information: 1. All recommendations ior awanu by Admirals, Captains and other com manding' officers. \2. The action of the board upon all such recommendations and Its complete report . '3. Tha action taken by tne juopart- - ment \As soon as theso data are reaay (they must be collected literally from reams or recommendations; uk bo sent to Chairman Pago and given to the public. Somo neommendotlons ghelTed'. The Board of .Awards did not ap prove ail Ot me recommtnuuuuna v. the commanding officers. Tho Secretary did not approve of all the recommenda-tlqn- s of tho board. Ho added names of officers and enlisted men who had per- formed conspicuous service. The only way that fair minded men can Judge the 'wisdom of the awards no far an- nounced will be to compare the lists. \After every war there ore, or course, differences of opinion as to the award of distinctions. I remember the criti cisms that were voiced in mo opanwii- - Amerlcan War. \After tho landing at vera wtui many medals were awarded, so many In ract that was often made that no distinction was made between distin- guished and ordinary service. At that time I approved without change the submitted to mo. \It became my duty, at Ilia Close oi this war, Imposed by act or congress. to approve the awarding or meaais ana distinctions, and I resolved that action should be governed by a fixed prlnclplo and all In certain classes should bo recognized alike. I was also resolved that tho most distinguished honors should be awarded those who wero in most peril and who suffered most and rendered the most distinguished service. \Tho awards \o far announcea iouow this sound polloy,- - and when the list of recommendations and awards Is made public no doubt that the Amer- ican peoplo \HI approve the prlnclplo fn lnwad ana the application, oi iimi nrineiola. Tfio final and complete list has not been approved, for fomo recora mcndatlons were long deiayea. Nbwpout. Dec. 23. Rear Admiral Sims declined to-d- to dlscusa In any nhaso his letter to Secretory uamcis criticising tho reported awards of naval decorations. The fact that such a letter had been sent, however, was known to friends of the Admiral here. CHILDREN EAT ON WARSHIPS. Admiral Ilodman of Paclflo Fleet Will Entertain 800. ON Board tkb V. S. S. Nbw Mexico orp Saw PErao,CaJ.,Dec.2S (via, radio). Admiral Hugh Hodman, commander In chief of the Paclflo Fleet, following his custom, susseoted to-d- that the battleships at San Pedro entertain chil- dren on board Christmas Day by giving them o. dinner and presents. Ftour battleships in the harbor will entertain 800 children. r Fifth Avenue New BOLSHEVIK RAIDERS HARASS JAPANESE Nippon Troops; in rrcwiriou Situation in SiT)oriaj.ftcr &3G Attacks, ENVOY SOUNDS lANSEN'Q Sludoliara. Confc'rs \With Se- cretary on Possibility of , Usinff IT. S. Soldiers. \WAsniNaTON Deo. 23. BolshcviV tacks on points held by Japaneso troota alons tho Siberian Railway, which dur. lng Septomber nnd October totalled 438 distinct raids, ore becoming much more frequent and formidable despite the of winter, with tho result, It waj stated hero that tho situation of the Japanese has become so precar- ious ns to requlro Immediate reenforcc-men- t or withdrawal. American trooM still In Siberia are further to the ram una conscquenwy navo sunercu mock less than the Japaneso soldiers from thoso raids. Japanese Ambassador fihldehara. been In consulatlon with Secretary Lan. sing regarding measures to be taken to meet tho rapidly Increasing dancer. It has been said, in view ot the sentiment In tho country that the American forces in Siberia cannot bo strengthened, yet officials still deemed It wine to mai- ntain at least some show of military force in Siberia unless the United States Go- vernment Is willing' to permit Japan to carry unaided the burden ot resisting the eastward progress of the wave, ot Bolshevism, which It Is conceded might bo construed as an admission of exclu- sive Japanese control of Siberia in tho futuro and the closing' ot tho open door there. If tho United States does not care to go further into Siberia, or even to add sufficient strength to He troops now there to meet the new developments, the Japaneso are said to feel that It Is tnelr duty to hold their present lines even though it bo necessary to add conside- rably to tho number of their troops. Tho exchanges between the two Go- vernments, representatives of both de clare, so far have been characterized tr the best of feeling and tho Japanese has taken special pains to make the United States Government unde- rstand that It desires to act in perfect harmony with It In this matter. BOLSHEVIK! PROPOSE PEACE WITH POLAND Letvia and Lithuania Have Concluded Alliance. ILnwnov. Dec 23. JL Tchitchcrin. Russian Bolshevik Minister of Foreign Affairs, on December 22 addressed an offer to the Polish Government to be- gin immediate negotiations to conclude peace, according to n wireless acspaicn from Moscow.- The 1'ollsh. Government was requested to Indicate the time and placo it would like the negotiations to open. A despatch from Copenhagen snys an offensive and defensive alliance has been concluded at Kovno between Let via nnd Lithuania for the purpose ot restating attacks from the west and enst. The troops of Gen. Petlurn, commander in tho Ukraine, hava been surrounded by Soviet forces' In tho vicinity of Berdltchev, in the provlnca of Klov. t Oliver Moore custom I footgear is made of the I finest materials available. Oliver Moore of London CUSTOM DOOTMAKEn Established 178 Tff. 40th St Phone Dr7nt 1517 and 44th Street York H arriman National Bj An 111 Win-d- The Harriman National Bank is much pleased to observe that the action which it called for, looking to the restoration of the exchanges, is developing. Pending readjustment, there is a silver lining to the present cloud of hardship. The limitation of Europe's imports will cut her cost of living, and, re- lieved of her bid for our output, we gain opportu- nity to produce for our own needs, now at least two years behind, thereby reducing our own cost of living. The securities markets have contributed their quota to' the reduction; the basic commodities must follow; and merchandise will be next in order. As production through warehouse liquidation begins to overtake consumption, with consequent liquida- tion of labor at mills, somebody will early recog- nize the inevitable and begin to dispose of his in- ventory; others will follow at concessions, and as the market becomes thinner, there will occur a rush of real liquidation. In this wise shall we reach a lower cost of liv- ing, for such liquidation will be equivalent to in- creased production and lower labor costs. Degres- sion in trade will result, but in our opinion will be but temporary. Meanwhile, the wise merchant will set up a liberal reserve for depreciation in value of inventory whereby the fall of prices will be so softly cushioned that it will make no impress upon his annual statement. The Harriman National Bank earnestly recom- mends to the consideration of its own mercantile customers, as well as the rest of the community engaged in business, these logical facts. BANKING HOURS FROM 8 O'CLOCK A.M. TO 8 O'CLOCK P.M. SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS OPEN FROM 8 A. M. TO MIDNIGHT
