St. John's Daily Star, 1919-02-15

              The St. John's Daily Star WewtouttcUand VOLUME V. ($3.00 per Annum) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1919. (FRICE: One Cent.) No. 3$ REVOLT NOT CONFIRMED Official Circles Have No Knowledge of Reported Uprising and Riots in Rumania. REPORTS CAME FROM VIENNA BARIS, Feb. 14—In discussing rumors of a revolt in Roumania, The Pelit Parisien, in an editorial, says that the reports should be read with caution. It says that official circles have no knowledge of an insurrection.;\ Bucharest despatch dated Tuesday had been received by the Rumanian legation here. It made no mention of any trouble in Rumania. Vienna and Budapest reports received in Berlin Wednesday said that a general insurrection had broken out idroughout Roumania. It was added 'hat there had been serious disorders in Bucharest and that K'ng Ferdinand had been wounded slightly in an attack on the royal palace. WILL BE KEPT SEPARATE Vr Force WHI Not Be Merged Into' The Army London, Feb. 14 (via Router's' -gency)—The Right Hon. Winston: .hurchili, minister of war, speaking on air matters last night, said that the military and air forces must be harmoniously interspersed and disposed throughout the empire. There was not the slightest intention of merging the air force into the army. We shall not, he said, help matters forward if we begin to teach, the public to expect all sorts of performances which, although they are' within view, are certainly not yet within reach. -» RUSS SCHOOLS NOW AFFECTED Bolshevism Produces Chaos in Universities and Schools of Russia London, Feb. 14—(via Reuters Ottawa agency)—The application of bolshevik principles to education is producing the same chaos in the universities and schools of Russia as they produced in other institutions. Reuters correspondent has interviewew two English teachers of the Moscow academy who left Russia three weeks ago. They say that boys and girls are herded together indiscrimately in the schools, which are really beer gardens. There is no semblance of morality. No punishments are inflicted. Pupils' committees control the masters whom they dismiss if unpopular. The masters must not disturb the meetings of pupils' committees. Every boy of 16 is entitled to enter the university without any kind of certificate, hence undergraduates can often neither read nor write. a aaa> a MET TERRIFIC WEATHER The s.s. War Seneca, Capt. Clifford, 7 days from Halifax, bound to Bristol, England, with a cargo of lum ber, arrived this morning for repairs. From the time of leaving Halifax on Saturday last up to yesterday the steamer which was one of the war yes se's, built of wood, encountered terrific weather. Her decks were repeated ly swept by heavy seas and the gi eater portion of the cargo was carried overboard. The steamer is also leaking badly so the captain decided to come to St. John's for repairs. The cargo will have to be discharged and as extensive repairs are needed the ship will be here some weeks. a a  Anti-Bolshevik Conspiracy London, Feb. 14—Another "antiboJshevik conspiracy" has been discovered in Moscow, according to a Russian wireless despatch received here today. The leaders have been arrested. ALLIANCE TO PREVENT WARS PRESIDENT WILSON'S PLAN FOR A LEAGUE OF NATIONS American Statesman Reads Covenant Establishing Alliance to Preserve Peace of World— Britainr France, Italy, Japan and United States Associated With Scheme—Disputes to he Subject to Arbitration-Members ol League Must Give Guarantees of Good Faith. DARIS, Feb. 14.—President Wilson was the central figure of the plenary peace conference today when in person he read the covenant establishing a league of nations. There was added interest in the session as it was the largest gathering of the delegates prior to the president's departure as well as being the occasion of presenting the document with which His name is identified. At 3 o'clock the president, as chairman of the commission on the league of nations, read and explained the following report: Covenanting Preamble:—ln order to promote international co-operation and to secure international peace and security by the acceptance of obligations not to resort to war, by the prescription of open, just and honorable relations between nations, by the firm establishment of the understanding of international law as the actual rule of conduct among governments, and by the maintenance of justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of wftk orre another, the powers signatory to this covenant adopt this constitution of the league of nations: Constitution of League. Article I—The action of the high contracting parties under the terms of this covenant shall be affected through the instrumentality of a meeting of a body of delegates representing the high contracting parties, of a meeting at more frequent intervals of an executive council, and of a permanent international secretariat to be established at the seat of the league. Article 2—Meetings of the body of delegates shall be held at stated intervals and from time to time as occasion may require for the purpose of dealing with matters within the sphere of action of the league or at such other place as may be found convenient and shall consist of representatives of the high contracting parties. Each of the high contracting parties shall have one vote but may have not more than three representatives.Members of League. Article 3—The executive council shall consist of representatives of the United States of America, the British Empire, France, Italy and Japan together with representatives of four other states, members of the league. The selection of these four states shall be made by the body of dele- ] gates on such principles and in such ! manner as they think fit. Pending the appointment of these representatives of the other states representatives of (blank left for name) shall be members of the executive council. Meetings of die council shall be held from time to time as occasion may require and at least once a year at whatever place may be decided on, or failing any such decision at the seat of the league, and any matter witlnin the sphere of action of the league or affecting the peace of the world may be dealt with at such meetings. Invitations shall be sent any power to attend a meeting of the council at which such matters directly affeoting its interest are to be discussed and no decision taken at any meetings will be binding on such powers unless so invited. Article 4—All matters of procedure at meetings of the body of delegates or the executive council, including the appointment of committee to investigate particular matters, shall be regulated by the body of delegates or the executive council, and may be decided by a majority of the states represented at the meeting. The first meeting of the body of delegates and of the executive council shall be summoned by the president of the United States of America. Secretary's Offices. Article s—The permanent secre \ tariat of the league shall be established at (blank) which shall constitute the seat of the league. The secretariat shall comprise such secretaries and staff as may be required i under the general direction and control of a secr_tary-general of the league, who shall be chosen by the executive council. The secretariat shall be appointed by the secretarygeneral subject to the confirmation by the executive council. The secretary-general shall act in that capacity at all meetings of the body of delegates or of the executive council. The expenses of the secretarial shall be borne by the states' members of the league in accordance with the apportionment of the expense of the international bureau of the universal postal union. Atricle 6—Representatives of the high contracting parties and officials of the league which eijaged in the business of the league -hall enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities, and the building occupied by the league or its officials or by represenktiveT &tffel«__ia shall' enjoy the benefits of extra territoriality.Article 7—Admission to the league of states not signatories to the covenant, and not named in the protocol hereto as states to be invited to ad- I here to the covenant, requires the assent of not less than two-thirds of the states represented in the body of idejegates and shall be limited to fully self-governing countries, including dominions and colonies. No state shall be admitted to the league unless it is able to give effective guarantees of its sincere intention to observe its international obligations, and unless it shall conform to s'#ch principles as may be prescribed by the league in regard to its naval and military forces and armaments. Reduction of Armaments Article B—The high contracting parties recognise the principle that the maintenance of peace will require the reduction of national armament to the lowest point consistent with national safety and the enforcement by common action of international obligation, having special regard to the_ geographical situation and circumstances of each state. The executive council shall also determine for the consideration and action of the several governments what military equipment and armament is fair and reasonable in proportion to the scale of forces laid down in the programme of disarmament, and these limits when adopted shall not be exceeded without the permission of the executive council. The high contracting par-' ties agree that the manufacture by j private enterprise of munitions and!, implements of war lends itself to grave objections and direct the cxc-; cutive council to advise how the evil effects attendant upon such manufac- I ture can be prevented, due regard being had to the necessities of those countries which are not able to manufacture for themselves and the munitions and implements of war necessary for their safety. The high contracting parties undertake in no  to conceal from each other the condi-, tion of such of their industries as are capable of being adapted by various purposes or the scale of their arma-' ments, and agree that there shall be full and frank interchange of information as to their military and naval programmes. Article 9—A permanent commission shall be constituted to advise the league of the execution of provisions of article 8 and military and naval questions generally. International Amity Article 10—The high contracting parties shall undertake to respect and preserve as against external aggression the territorial integrity and existing independence of all states, mem bers of the league. In case of any such aggression or in case of any' threat of danger of such aggression the executive council shall advise up-, on the means by which the obligation' shall be fulfilled. Article ll—Any war, or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the high contracting parties or not, is hereby declared a matter ot j concern to the league, and the high' contracting' parties reserve the right lo take anyNaction that may be deemed wise anpjeffectual to safeguard the peace of the nations. It is hereby also declared and agreed to be the friendly right of each of the high contracting parties to draw the attention of the body of delegates or of ;he executive council to any circumstance affecting international intercourse which threatens to disturb international peace or the good understanding between nations upon which peace depends. Board of Arbitration Article 12—The high contracting! parties agree that should dispute arise between them which cannot be adjusted by the ordinary processes of diplomacy they will in no case resort \n war without previously submittingl the questions and matters involved, either to arbitration or to enquiry by i the executive council and until three! . months after the award by the arbitrators or a recommendation by the!. executive council, and that they will not even then resort to war as against a member of the league which complies with the award of the arbitrators or the recommendation of the < executive council. In any case under j. this article the award of the arbitra-j; tors shall be made within a reasonable time and the recommendation of the executive council shall be made J within six months after the submis-h sion of the disputes. \ Article 13—The high contracting J parties xagree that whenever any dis-'( pute or difficulty shall arise between ! them, which they recognise to be ' suitable for submission to arbitration and which cannot be satisfactorily* settled by diplomacy, they will sub- ] mit the whole matter to arbitration.) ( For this purpose the court of arbitral lion to which the case is referred, \hall not be the court agreed on by the parties or stipulated in any con- : vention existing between them. The high contracting parties agree that i they will carry out in full good faith ( any award that may be rendered. In , the event of any failure to carry out the award, the executive council shall■. I propose what step can best be taken!' to give effect thereto. International Court j' Article 14—The executive council j shall formulate plans for the estab-l' hshment of a permanent court of in- N ternational justice, and this court| shall, when established, be competent to hear and determine any matter ' which the parties recognised as suitable for submission \j it for arbitrat-J ion under the forer/ing article. Article 15—If there should arise between states, members of the ■' league, any dispute likely to lead to : rupture which is not submitted to ar- ' bitration as above, the high contract- ' ing parties agree that they will refer ' the matter to- the executive council.!' Either party to the dispute may give i < notice of the existence of the dispute l to the secretary-general who will, ' make all necessary arrangements for 11 a full investigation and consideration thereof. For this purpose the parties ' agree to communicate to the secre- j '.ary-generah as promptly as possible ' a statement of their case with all the ( relevant facts and papers, and the ex- t ecutive council may forthwith direct ' the publication thereof. Where the * efforts of the council lead to the t settlement of the disputes a state- r ment of the disputes shall be pub- c lished indicating the nature of the dispute and the terms of settlement together with such explanations as j' may be appropriate. If the dispute] has not been settled a report by the I council shall be published setting I forthwith all necessary facts and explanations of the recommendations which the council think just and proper for the settlement of the dis| pute. If the report is unanimously ! agreed to by the members of the | council other than the parties to the ' dispute the high contracting parties agree that they will not go to war ! with any party which complies with I the recommendations, and that if any ' party shall refuse so to comply the ' council shall propose measures neces! sary can be made. It shall be t_e I duty of the majority and the privilege of tHe minority to issue statements indicating what they believe to lbe the facts and containing the reason which they consider to be just and ' proper. The executive council may in any case, under this article, refer ; the disDute to the body of delegates. The dispute shall be so referred at the request of either party, provided that such request must be made within fourteen days after the submission of the dispute. In a case referred to the body of delegates all the provisions of this article and of article 12 relating to the action and powers of the executive council shall apply to the action and powers of the body of delegates. Penalty For Breach Article 16—Should any of the high contracting parties breach or disregardPRESIDENT WILSON EXECUTIVE OF NATIONS LEAGUE Paris, Feb. 14.—The executive council of the proposed league of natidns as outlined in the covenant read by President Wilson today will consist of representatives of Great Britain, France, the United States, Italy and Japan, together with representatives of four other states. The council shall meet as often as is necessary but at least once a year at whatever place may be designated.Any matter within the sphere of action of the league or affecting the peace of the world will be dealt with. IMPERIAL PRESS CONFERENCE Second Imperial Press Conference Will be Held in Canada London, Feb. 14.—(Via Reuters Ottawa Agency)—ln connection with the second imperial press conference which is to be held in Canada in 1920, at a precise date as yet unfixed, Sir Harry Brittain, who organized the first imperial press conference, has been asked by the empire press union to act as a link between members of the British and Canadian press in making arrangements, i Invitations will be issued to the press of the dominions, colonies and India in due course. I—a1—a a» a PROMOTION OF ADULT EDUCATION English Financier Creates Fund of Two Million Dollars for Education London, Feb. 14—(via Reuters Ottawa agency)— Sir Ernest Cassel, the well-known financier, has placed in the hands of trustees half a million pounds sterling for educational purposes, particularly the following: (firstly) the promotion of adult education in connection with the workeds' educational accosiation or any other association or body approved by the trustees; (secondly) scholarships for encouraging the education of workmen or their sons and daughters; (thirdly) the promotion of the higher education of women by assistance to colleges for women; (fourthly) the promotion of the study of for eign languages; (fifthly) toward the establishment of a faculty of commerce in the university of London on such terms as the trustees may approve.The trustees are Messrs Asquith and Balfour; Miss Philippe Fawcett, H.A.L. Fisher, minister of education; Lord Haldane; Sir Geo. Murray and Sidney Webb. SUCCESSFUL OPERATION Lord Beaverbrook Undergoes a Serious Operation London, Feb. 14—(Via Reuters Ottawa agency)— Lord Beaverbrook successfully underwent a serious operation this morning, his condition is as satisfactory as can be expected under the circumstances. The condition of Lord Beaverbrook became so critical as to necessitate a further severe operation -which was performed this morning by Doctors Herbert Bruce and Wilfred Trotter. The operation was entirely successful. Dr. Bruce is in constant attendance on the patient. Lord Beaverbrook has passed a good day and is doing well. a a»»i a 1 Future Mail Service London, Feb. 14.—(Via Reuters Ottawa Agency)—Major-Gen. Bracker, speaking at Newcastle, said the future would see mails carried by 300-mile stages. Airships would be used for crossing the Atlantic. The government was pledged to retreachment, therefore, the country would have on individual enterprise.KICKINGS IN ASSEMBLY Interesting Debate in South i African House Over Proposal to Seek Separation From Gt. Britain. ATTEMPT MADE BREAK UP UNION £APETOWN, South Africa, Feb. 14. — (Via Reuters)—The decision] of the nationalists party to send aj deputation to Europe to interview) President Wilson with a view to get- • ting South Africa declared a republic | by the peace conference, aroused an interesting debate in the assembly. Sir Thomas Smartt, leader of the opposition, moved that the house con-j demn the agitation now being carried on for the disolution of the. union and the severance of the connection now existing between South Africa and Great Britain. He further expressed the opinion that such agitation, if persisted in would lead to civil war and bloodshed in South Africa. Sir Thomas asked where the liberties of South Africa would be today but for the British navy, and reminded the house that J. Hofmeyer, the i well-known Dutch leader, himself went to England and gave the passage of the South Africa act of union his blessing. The nationalists were going to President Wilson, who stood for the non-severance of the United States of America and the maintainence of the integrity of these states by all possible means. These same nationalists leaders had pre- < viously protested against outsiders ' interfering with the internal affairs of South Africa. These people who were trying to break up the union were a section of one section of the people of South ' Africa. Sir Thomas said such section was not only up against the people of South Africa but against the peoples of the empire. The danger of civil war and bloodshed was appalling if this protest were not made and the assistance of sister dominions invoked.Were not Australia, New Zealand and India interested in the tremendous strategic importance of South Africa in the southern seas. Acting Premier Malan moved an amendment that the house, while , welcoming all constitutional develop- : ment which would make the union I in the fullest sense a self-governing \ dominion, emphatically condemns the present agitation for the disruption > of the union and the severence of the connection between South Africa > and Great Britain, and also repudiates all attempts to invoke interference from any outside power. General Hertzog, nationalist leader, argued that no attempt was being" made to break up the union but immediately after claimed separate liberty for the Orange Free State and the dropping of the British connection. He declared the recent freedom was a fraud. (Continued on Page 2) |iiraiiiiii!nfM [SPECIALS! 15 P.C. Discount I For One Week Only, lln FOOTWEAR |Men's Dongolaßlu, ( 5.00, 5.50 up to 9.00. (Men's Box Calf, | 4.75 to 9.00. 1 Men's Tan Calf, I 6.50,7.50 & 9.00. | Ladies' High Cut Laced |In Hack, Brown, Grey and Tan, I 5.75 to 9.00. I Ladies White Top Patent Vamp, I All Sizes, 5.00 pair. |Ladies Skating Boots, | 1.30 Pair. I Bowring Bros., Ltd. "* T "* '"""""'"'"'"HWIIHHIHiIM.IHIMIMJH!. BR ENGINES 1 I. ... ?. 3to 80 H.P. PALMER | _ _ l I The Right Engine, at the Right Price. -While price is an L important factor with buyers of Marine Engines, it isn't the only | point of consideration—Reliability, Economy and Trustworthiness L under every condition of service are features that have made a & steadily growing list of friends for the PALMER Marine Engine. %. Built in all models. Write for catalogue showing complete & description of Engines. bk FRANKLIN'S AGENCIES, LIMITED I Water Street, St. John's. 3 *