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A 11 fern- JHE DAILY TIMES, the Advertising Medium That Get Direct Results For Its Uteri -I The Bah JJL rn IMES One O'clock Edition Price: Five Cents THE THREE EDITION v toe tauw ibm Corer Every Section f Eastern North Carolina ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES WILSON, N. C, FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 1918 SV. VOL. 15 NO. 196 EX-CZRR MM BE STILL RL1VE HIS WHEREABOUTS KNOWN TO THE ALLIES ; SAYS A PROMINENT RUS SIAN TO REPORTERS Warsaw, Dec. 24th, via Associ ated Press. "There Is no doubt that the Czar and his entire family are alive. I am positive of this," was the declaration made to this corres pondent today by a nephew of Gen eral Scoropadski, and who has just escaped from the Ukraine, after a recent trip to Petrograd. "His where abouts Is known to an allied goven ment. He 1b In a neutral country. Accounts of his murder were manu factured by Trotsky and Lenine for propaganda purposes." ' Bolnheriki Want Terms London, Dec. 27. The Allied Governments since Christmas have again been approached by the Bol sheviki government of Russia regard ing terms. Their proposals have met with no response as they emanated for a government which is not rec ognized by the Allies. The whole Russian question is at present under discussion amon gthe Allied conference. LEAGUE OP NATIONS DISCUUSSED IN CONGRESS Washington, Dec. 27. In intro ducing a resolution today callinf on the Peace Conference to adopt Pres ident Wilson's plan for a Leagueof (Nations, Representative Britten of Illinois, Republican, said unless 1 IAPAN Arrive at San Francisco On Way to Paris to Attend Peace Cinference WELCOMED BY AMERICANS San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 27. Ba ron Makino, after arriving here, said he was not authorized to dis cuss any possible policies of the mis sion. He added that no plans could be made for action at the peace con ference until after the arrival of the peace mission at Paris and consulta tion there. In a formal statement upon his arrival Baron Makino said: "The terrible war is over and the victors will jointly take counsel to gether to make plans for and lay a new, firm and permanent foundation on which civilization and progress stayed for a time, may resume their upward ad onward course. Japan will join the counsels of the wise and brave men who have won this war and will contribute her share of the labor which must be furnished for the achievement of this glorious task. "Fifty years ago Japan entered the family of nations. Today Japan is proud to associate herself with those nations in their work for hu manity. "A new era has dawned for you and for us. A great light is seen upon the world's horizon. All of us most sincerely and earnestly hope that within its broadening sphere UN IS KIN'S T London Pays Tribute to Ameri can President. Two Mil lion People on Streets MAKES A SHORT TALK such a league is established, "tht entire world will immediately throw :ftnd ,arger K h,gher ldealjJ w,u into the discard the contention that be conceived and, being carried out, America interfered in the war to make the world safe for Democracy. Every unit of the German Navy, whether surrendered or interned, .Mr. Britten continued, should form a nucleus for a world navy for pat rolling duty on the high seas. The Resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign ' Affairs. j the whole human race will live and breathe more freely." The delegation was welcomed by Representative of the State and Navy Departments and the Japanese consul. Rumor That Former Gem Em peror la Assassinated. Paris, 4:25 a. m. Rumors that the former emperor of Germany has been assassinated became current in Paris, notabl yat the Chamber of Deputies last evening. There is not the slightest confirmation of the re port up to the present. WILCCX TAKES CHRISTOMAE DINNER WITH RELATIVES Elizabeth City, Dec. 27. Jim Wil cox, pardoned by Governor Bickett on the previous Friday, arrived in Elizabeth iCty on Christmas Eve and once more at his Christmas dinner with family and friends, a free man. When news of his pardon reached Wilcox he was at Construction, N. C, as follows in the western part of the State, near ' 28.15. A8heville. He left there Saturday gpot8 Wilson for Raleigh where he stopped over Dasi8 j9Ci to gather up personnl belongings left at the State Prison and then came on to Elizabeth City by way of Norfolk, arriving about Tuesday afternoon on the train due here over two hours earlier. The pardoned a an was met at the train by members of the family and the reunion xwlth loved ones at the Norfolk Southern depot was an affecting scene. Both of his parents are dead now, but. there are two sis ters in town and one aunt at Weeks ville, In the lower part of the connty. Judging from the general tone of comment heard at the depot on Wil cox's arrival and about the street since the news of his pardon was re ceived here the Christmas welcome extended him is not confined to mem bers of his family and near relatives but is felt by the public generally. The feeling against Wilcox, once bo strong here that he was allowed a 'second trial in another county, has died out and the general sentiment seemB to be one of satisfaction at the action taken by the Governofl and at the former prisoner's return to Elizabeth City. p ! , ,; ; MARKETS COTTON New York, Dec. 27. There was a somewhat reactionary feeling in the cotton market at the opening tod day, owing to the expenses of recent advances and a disposition to take profits for over theweek-end. First prices were unchanged to 18 points lower, with the active months sell ing about 15 to 25 points under last night's closing figure right after the call. This reflected some scattered Southern selling, as well as realiz ing that the offerings were well ab sorbed at the decline and prices firmed up against during the early trading. Cotton futures opened steady. January 29:60, March 28.45, May 27.70, July 26.95, October 24.70. The cotton market at noon was January 29.53, Mar. market middling STOCKS New ork, Wall Street, Dec. 27. 2 o'clock wall Street ealns of one to three points In Ralls, Shippings, coppers, Oils and Utilities at the outset today were regarded as a logical reversal from the excessive bearishness of yesterday. The strongest features included Southern Pacific, Chicago and Northwestern, United Fruit, Mexican Petroleum, Texas Compa ny, American , Smelting,. Hide and Leather, Preferred, and Brooklyn Transit. United States Steel was the only backward feature, yield ing a fraction. Free offerings of Liberties, 4 and i 1-4 "approaching their minimum" was the feature of the bond market. V Four Dead Under Automobile London, Dec. 27. The great mo ment of President Wilson's visit in England was when he stood with the Kin gand Queen and Mrs. Wilso in the balcony of Buckingham Palace yesterday, facing a multitude which stretched down the Mall to the Ad miralty, half a mile distant, and over flowed St. James' Park on one side and Green Park on the other. Greatest Ovation Ever. Only a corporal's guard could head the President's brief speech, but the people, who had demanded that he show himself, gave him a greet ing more clamorous than any other guest of the nation has commanded within the memory of the oldest Lon doners. The day's events constitute a tribute to the President and the United States which will be historic. The official ceremonials a reception by the Dover Corporation and the navy, the welcome at the station by the Royal family and the chief offi cials of the empire, and the state progress through the heart of Lon don were colored with touches of medieval pageantry even to the crimson coated beef eaters from the tower, bearing halberds, which the British people cherish. Greatest Man Wore No Crown That the central figure of the royal procession In quaint state car riages, attended by a militar yescort and household officials, should be a civilian wearing a black coat and silk hat gave a flavor of novelty to the scene. But the assembling of the people was spontaneous. That was the chief note of the day. There had been no time to erect stands. The people simply flocked in from all quarters afoot ,in motors and other vehicles. The Plain People, ""it was a, gathering principally of the plain people; the others were in the country for the holidays. It was a diverse and picturesque throng such as few capitals can muster,' with a large element of soldiers, among whom the colonials and Americans seemed conspicuous and popular. The popularity of the King and Queen was again attested by the ova tion given them whielon their drive to meet the President. Every one agreed that London has never known another such demonstration except o ngreat natioal days, when .the British people have celebrated the inaugural of a new reign or a mile stone in the old. Two Million People o nthe Streets It is estimated that 2,000,000 people crowded the two miles of streets through which the state pro cession passed.. These were cano pied with flags and bunting and amid the thudding of the saluting cannon the President of the Uited States re ceived a popular welcome almost un precedented In history. The "Supreme Moment" of the Wel come. London Was not satisfied with the tumultous greeting accorded during the ceremonial drive to Buckingham Palace, where the President and Mrs. Wilson are staying a3 guests of the Klne and Queen. Some 200.000 people, completely filling the huge semi-circular assembling place facing the palace, cheered incessantly until half an hour after the President's ar rival, when he appeared in balcony beside the King. They were follow ed b ythe Queen, who waved a small American flag; Mrs. Wilson, who carried a Union Jack; Princess Mary and the Duke of Connaught. So prolonged and intense was the cheer ing that the President, showing great emotion, thanked in a few words the citizens of London for their great welcome. Ordway, Tenn, Dec. 27. The bodies of Charles O. Godsey and his three small children, of Bristol, were found near here under an overturn ed automobile. It was thvnght they wee killed last night whinj out rid ing.' ' ; ' ' KM Wilmington Will Be Distribu tion Point for N. C. Regu lations Same as Before PRICE IS $81 PER TON Washington, Dec. 27. Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston authorized the announcement yes terday that the Department of Agri culture would distribute nitrate, of soda to the farmers during the com ing season. The price to the farm ers will be $81 a short ton, f. o. b. cars at the loading point or port. The port of Wilmington is the dis tribution agency for North Carolina, and already much nitrate Is stored at this seaport town for sale to farm ers. Additional to the price of $81 a ton, the farmer will have to pay the freight charges to unloading point and any incidental expenses that he may himself incur in connection with the delivery of the nitrate. Judging by the ultimate cost figures to the farmers, Senator Simmons and other Southern Senators failed to make ef fective their contentions for an un restricted market. The highest fig ure heretofore placed before the War Department for Its supplies was 0 a ton, whereas the Department of Agriculture stated that in a free market the farmers ought to be able to secure the nitrate for $75 a ton. The distribution by the Depart ment of Agriculture is empowered under the authority of section 27 of the food act and subsequent legisla tion relating thereto. The plans em ployed in the sale and distribution of the nitrate last year will be essen tially duplicated the coming season. LEVIATHAN SAILORS PLAY SANTA CLAUS New York, Dec. 26. Orphaned children of New York city and Hobo ken little folks at whose homes finan cial circumstances make Christmas a slim affair and "newsies" from the Hoboken streets and New Jersey ter minals numbering in all more than 1,200 were the guests yesterday at a real Christmas party held on board the monster American . steamship Leviathan. The hosts of the occa sion were the fifteen hnasred or more sailors who make np the oper ating personnel of the ship. The ex pense was borne by them, and It was all planned and arranged for during the liner's recent voyage home with 8,500 American soldiers and sailors. This reception was the first of a public nature held on the ship since the flag of Germany was lowered on the 52,000 ton vessel one year ago last April and her Teutonic name Vaterland, changed to the one she now bears. The children were from various orphan asylums with no re striction as to color o rreligion. Au tomobiles diven by army and navy transport men and women, picked up the youngsters at the doors' of the institutions and transported them to the ship taking them home again after they had been bounte ously supplied with good things to eat and with gifts. Supplementing the children from the various or phanages, the sailors sought out pri vate homes where sickness and mis fortune had made itself felt this year and where the Christmas that children look forward to did not down. These little persons were brought to the ship and returned by the bluejackets as their personal charges. " " " DUNIELS WV1EWS VICTORY FLEET ELEVEN TRANSPORTS E ON WAY HOM Names of Ships and of the Di vision sof Soldiers They Are Bringing Home THOUSANDS RETURNING GERMANS HOPE TO REGAIN THEIR COLONIES FAIR TONIGHT AND WARMER For North Carolina generally fair tonight and Saturday slightly warm er. Tonight in the western and cen tral portions gentle and shifting winds. - Washington, Dec. 27, That the Germans hope to regain their colo nies is indicated in a despatch re celved from Berno yesterday through official channels announc ing that Dr. olf's recent resignation referred only to the foreign office and that he still retains the post of secreeary of the colonies. This 'dispatch quotes the Berlin Tage blatt as authority for the statement, Did you ever thank God you were ot the kaiser?. If not, think about It. you have lots to be thankful tor. Washington, Dec. 27. Departure from France ot eleven transports, in cluding the Mauretania with more than 3,000 men from the 347th In fantry of the 87th Division, was an nounced by the War Department. The Mauretania sailed on Christmas Eve and will reach New York Mon day, and most of the men aboard will be sent to Camp Dix for demobiliza tion. Eight hundred sick and wounded are on the Henderson, due at New York January 5, but the other ves sels are bringing only a small num ber of men. The transport Antigone, due at Newport News January 4, is bringing home eleven officers and' eighty-five men of the 76th (New England) di vision, which has been used as a de pot division and which has been re duced to skeleton proportions. They will be sent to Camp Devens, Mass. The 52nd Coast Artillery regiment with a number of casuals and .sick and wounded also are on the Antigone. The transport Espange, which is expected to reach New York Janu ary 2, and the Virginia, Newport News January 5, carry small detachments. The transport Princess Matoika, which will dock at Newport News, January 2, has on board the 2nd and 3rd battalions of the 43rd Regiment, Coast Artillery, instead of the 37th Regiment as first announced. UROTECTTVE LEAGUE WILL DIS SOLVE TEN GREAT BATTLESHIPS, COMMANDED BY AD. MIRAL MAGO, STEAMED INTO N. Y. HARBOR TO DAY IN GRAND REVIEW BY SECRETARY OF NAVY New York, Dec. 26. Led by the superdreadnaught Arizona sea great battleships, commanded by Admiral Mayo the vanguard ot the American victory fleet in European waters, steamed majestically into New York harbor today in review by Secretary Daniels and were greeted with a tumultuous reception by har bor craft and, thousands of persaas who lined the shores. Washington, Dec. 27. Dissolu tion of the American Protective League, with its membership of 250,000 and branch organizations in nearly every city and town In the country effective February 1, was announced today by the leagues' di rectors. Decision to disband, said a statement by the directors, was reached after conference with De partment of Justice officials. Attorney General Gregory in a letter written shortly after the arm istice was signed aske dthat the or ganization which was formed short ly after relations were severed with Germany and which the Attorney General said, "has performed a great task," continue its activities during the period of readjustment. A canvass of the situation, the state ment says, resulted In an agreement to disband February 15 with cue coming of peace. The statement de clares there "is no place for organ ized citizen espionage." Men who devoted muc htime and effort to the purposes of the league, said the statement, now desire to take their place ni the constructive work of peace. The return of peace would soon render the problem of finance acute, the directors bellev.e and many local organizations will be forced to suspend. Although the league will be dis banded ,the director's statement ex presses a belief that the "service of the league will not end but it will remain a potent force," through the training received by Its members during the war. n ) GERMAN COMMERCE BY AIR ROUTE TO SWITZERLAND Munich, Dec. 27. The. Munich Post prints a startling charge that German war profiteers, unable oth erwlse to get their booty out of the country have resorted to the use of airplanes. According to the news paper several aeroplanes have taken securities of enormous value from Frankfort to Switzerland. The Post urge3 the government to seize capital where it is available, especially in banks. V NAVALP ARADE AT NEW YORK New York, Dec. 27. Guns that awaited in vain the challenge at German sea power thundered yes terday in salute to the eceretary of the Navy and the sovereign citizen ship he represents when the flower off American battle fleet, home from the war, passed the statue of liberty in a review staged in a set ting of wind-driven snow and low lying clouds. Ten superdreadnaught hattleships passed by the ecretary on the Pres idential yacht Mayflower. Tbtedia of whistles shrieked a welcoaae, but on the shores a vast throng watched in silence as if awed by the spectacle. As the ships dropped an chor later sunshine came throagh the elonds and touched the decks and the snow ceased falling. Tenthousand sailors were hurried ashore after the dreadnaughta had reaehed their anchorage and essess feled for a parade which took them through Fifth Avenue. They were led by ecretary Daniels and the fleet commander, Admiral Mayo, riding in an automobile, and Admiral Rod man on foot. Riding at anchor in the Huiwon are twenty-one super-dreadnaughts, dreadnaughta, and ships of the line, which, with cruisers, destroyers, aid a host of smaller craft, made the mightiest American armada av er assembled. Ten of the floating fortresses steamed into the harbor yesterday after tighteen months service overseas, with Beatty'a grand fleet. The others are the flower of the North Atlantic fleet. Grim guardians of a great nattea, they symbolized that the United States has become the second naval power of the world. In the teeth of a northwester, in the chill of a driving snow-storm, millions waited hours until the ten battleships of the home-coming ar mada appeared. This was New York's and the nation's tribute the ships, far more eloquent tha the greatest din of whistles, be! human voices. The vocal welo came later when the rugged we; er beaten Tars who debarked Secretary Daniels and Ad Mayo at their head, marched Fifth avenue. Leading civilians in the cheej were wounded soldiers retuil from France. Passign in review before the retary of the Navy off the Statu Liberty the home-coming loomed suddenly out of the mist a as rapidly disappeared. They ed almost like phantom craft, grl gray, majestic in their silent mlgb But as they dropped anchor th skies cleared and they stood reveal ed in holiday attire, ablaze fro: stem to stern with multi-col pennants. To many of those lined the shores this flash of son- shine symbolized the light of peaee which awaited the fleet after the gloom of war from which ft bad emerged. shil wht UNION WITJI RUMANIA Washington, Dec 27. A report reached the State Department from Jassy that the Bessarabian assem bly, which last March voted for a-, nnion with Rumania with a liberal autonomy, had now voted for an ion without a reserraUoa. . ?: ' . . i .-..i,. , . . ... 'I.' ' I,- 0 to X m t
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