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THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1918. AUTO FOR EVERY 'EIGHT I0WANS, FIGURES SHOW Secretary of State Issues 274,625 Licenses for Au tomobiles; 54,430 Are for New Cars. Des Moines, Nov. 18. (Special.) -There is an automobile now for every eight persons in Iowa, accord - ing to the most recent figures in the ' office of the secretary of state. The i total number of licenses issued this year was 274,625, of which 54,430 ; were for new cars and 216,195 renew als. With a population of 2,358.066 this would be a car for every eight persons. PRESIDENT TO BE PRESENT AT PEACE MEETIN (Continued From Face One.) the conference now proceeding at Versailles as the preliminary to the meeting of the peace commission- " ers. He thus will have opportunity to discharge in person for ths first time the duties of his membership in the supreme war council in which he is now represented by Col. E. -M. House. In the general view here the ses sions of the supreme war council, -which bring together the entente premiers with the represantatives of the United States, are of first impor- ; tance, for in all probability it will be at these sessions that the gen eral program, which is to govern , the peace congress, will be ar ranged. The president will attend the opening sessions of the congress at which the broad principles of the treaty will be settled, but he will not remain for the subsequent de tailed discussions and settlements ' of the various questions. This will be the work of the commissioners he soon is to name to represent the United States. : Unusual Program. "By carrying out this unusual pro gram of having the conference draft and adopt a general peace treaty it the outlet, the president and the entente premiers will be able soon after the commissioners assemble to return to their own countries and attend to important business at home. Since the suggestion that the president attend the peace confer ence first was made there has been much discussion here as to whether ; while absent from the country he - could continue to r.ct as preside t. The constitution itself is silent on the question and generally the ques tion is regarded as one which the president himself must decide. The prevailing opinion here is that Mr. Wilson already has made up his mind on the subject. He does not go to the peace conference as a delegate, and consequently it is held that should he relinquish his author ity and functions of office he would he vithout power to act for the United States in the discussions. 1 Harrison Left Country There is ample precedent for the president to leave the territorial limits of the United States. Presi dent Harrison on one occasion went into Canada, while President Taft visited both that country and Mex ico. President Roosevelt and also President Taft visited the Panama Canal zone. Both President Taft and Presi dent Roosevelt continued to per form the functions of their office ? while on the visits to the canal zone, sending instructions to Washington both by cable and wireless. It was pointed out today that the president also could in this manner attend to any pressing matters of impor tance here while he is abroad. On American Ship. 1 In all probability the president will cross the Atlantic on an American battleship, probably on one of the navy's newest dread naughts. While on such a ship, it is claimed, he is on American ter ritory, and, technically, would be absent from the country only for Such time as he actually is on for eign soil. If the president intends to dele- fate any of the functions of his of ce to Vice-President Marshall, the vice-president has not been so in formed, and this fact in itself was accepted in some quarters as clearly indicating that the president has " cided that his physical absence from the country does not create such a vacancy in the office as i- fall within the section of the constitu tion which clothes the vice-pre:i-dent with authority to discharge the duties of the office during the Inability of the president to act. 1 Freely Discussed. The question as to what effect the president's absence will have on the work of congress was free'y discussed tonight in congressional circles. Many hold that the presi dent could not approve or veto legislation while absent, as the ac tual signature is required. U .der the provisions of the constitution, if bills are no acted upon by the chief executive within 10 days after their passage they automatically be come effective. Very little important business will be transacted by congress in December under the program as now outlined. No pressing legisla tive matters now pending or in prospect are likely to be completed before the expected adjournment o? congress for over the Christmas holidays. And if congress does ad journ it will not reassemble until early in January and the president probably will return home soon aft erwards. Lansing to Go. There was no statement tonight as to whether the Americans to the , peace conference actually will ac company the president or will fol lowat a later date. In some quar ters itwasregarded as likely that A recuperative diet in influents. Hor Uck'a Halted Milk, very digeitible. Adv. Huns Hawk Property to get Funds in Order to Depart from Brussels Paris, Nov. 18. The last Ger man troops left Brussels yester day, according to the Havas cor respondent on the Belgian front Extraordinary scenes were wit nessed around North Btation, from which most of the enemy soldiers departed. Wishing to have money to take home with them, they sold every thing they owned or had stolen. Some laid out objects on the side walk and cried their wares in loud voices. they would make the trip with the president so as to have advan tage of conferences with representa tives of the allied nations before the peace congress convenes. Secretary Lansing undoubtedly will head the American commission ers. Others regarded as probable selections as delegates are Colonel House. Louis D. Brandeis, associate justice of the supreme court, and Elihu Root, former secretary of state. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, former chief of staff and military represen tative of the United States on the supreme war council, is expected to head the military representatives from this country who will assist in the work of the peace conference, while Vice Admiral Sims probably will be selected to head the naval delegation St. Joe Street Car Strike Settled by Agreement St. Joseph, Mo., Nov. 18. An agreement between the local street railway company and its striking employes was reached here late to day, and car service, suspended since last Thursday, was resumed. The company agreed to recognize the blanket union until the power house men formed their own organ izations, divided between the elec trical, engineering and firing de partments of the power plant, and this was ratified by the union at a called meeting of the strikers. To Adjourn Congress Session Thursday; Revenue Bill Waits Washington, Nov. 18. Adjourn ment of the present session of con gress next Thursday was arranged today by democratic and republican leaders of the senate and house This will enable members to abtain travel mileage allowances and also will prevent the present session, which began last December 3, from merging with the third and final session of this, the 65th congress, which will open December 2. Ending of the present session Thursday was agreed upon after the senate finance committee had decid ed that it could not represent the re vised $6,000,000,000 revenue bill be fore the date for the beginning of the new session. With disposition by the senate today of the "war time" prohibition bill, which goes to the president Thursday after for mal signature by Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark, the most pressing business of the ses sion was completed. Camp Dodge Aviators Make Safe Landing in Barnyard Des Moines, Ia Nov. 18. Lieu tenant Martin and Capt. F. R. Nul sen of Camp Dodge, who made an airplane flight to Creston Sunday were forced to descend on their re turn trip, a short distance out of Creston, because of engine trouble. They lit in a barnyard and damaged their machine, but were able to re turn in their plane today. Lieu tenant Martin's parents live in Cres ton. Released Prisoners Show Marks of Neglect Nancy, Nov. 18. (Havas.) Re leased French, British and Belgian prisoners by thousands are coming into France in the region of Nancy. Many of them show plainly how long they have been in captivity. The American Y. M. C. A. is cloth ing and feeding the prisoners. AMERICANS IN HEART OF HUN'S BIG IRON FIELD (Continued From Page One.) was resumed and another big step on the road toward the heart of Germany will be taken. Yesterday's advance went without a hitch. Villages and towns along the route looked peaceful, except for some here and there which had been scarred by explosions of aerial bombs. These were the only physi cal traces of warfare. A deep silence broods over this area, for the people were nearly all moved out by the Germans. In some cases less han 50 persons remain in a village. Joy in Mulhausen. Mulhausen, Nov. 18. (Havas.) No words can picture the triumphal entrance of the French troops into this city nor express the wild joy of the people, who crowded the streets to applaud their liberators. Flow ers, tobacco and cockades were thrown to the soldiers as they marched along. i General Hischauer headed his troops. Men and women rushed for ward and piously kissed the folds of the flag borne by the 344th in fantry. The cheers of the populace grew until the troops arrived at the city hall, where the city authorities welcomed General Hirschauer and his staff. The Joy of the populace was sad dened when the Rev. Mr. Cottie, the dean of Mulhausen, was overcome by emotion at the official reception and dropped dead. The government of the city addressed a telegram to the French government declaring the strong attachment of Mulhausen to France and the unwavering loyalty of the population. The Bee's Free Shoe Fund To Buy Shoes For Shoeless Children "I can not give to everything, but must chose the most worthy, so I am sending this check to The Bee Shoe fund," writes one con tributor. 1 What can be a more worthy charity than preserving the com fort and health of the helpless little children, for whom the par ents can not provide because of unexpected misfortune? Many write, "I hope you will get the $1,000 you need." We will, thanks to the kindness of our readers. Previously acknowledge ..$616.75 Mrs. F. C. Compton, Cedar Rapids. Neb 1.00 Mrs. S. Peterson, Cedar Rapids, Neb ,1.00 Cash 1.00 A Friend 5.00 R. E. Dunham, Crofton, Neb 5.00 Mrs. Sarah M. Young, Nehawka, Neb 5.00 United War Work Campaign Now Beyond $125,000,000 New York, Nov. 18. Though def inite reports to date of total sub scriptions to the United War Work campaign will not be available un til tomorrow, the national "head quarters announced tonight that the aggregate ha' gone far beyond tb $125,000,950 that had been pledged up to Saturday night. Up state New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland alone raised the figure more than $3,000,000, while a mil lion college, high and private school students, who formed them selves into a division with a self allotted quota of $2,000,000. reported they had gone "over the top." Ask Release of Packing House Men from Service Chicago, Nov. 18. The immedLte release of all packing house em ployes now in any branch of war service was urgently requested today by the food administration in an ap peal to the War departmen, accord ing to a telegram from Washington received by E. C. Brown, president of the Chicago Live Stock exchange It was declared that the packing plants have been undermanned for some months in spite of strenuous efforts to obtain more help. 420,000 French Prisoners to Be Returned Home Paris, Nov. 18. The French au thorities rapidly are completing ar rangements for bringing home re leased prisoners of war, which, ac cording to official French figures, total 420,000. It is expected that the process of repatriation will con sume about six weeks' time. Schleswig-Holstein to Determine Future, According to Dr. Solf London, Nov. 18. Announce ment was made in Copenhagen Sunday, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from the Dan ish capital, that Dr. Solf, the Ger man foreign secretary, had de clared that he would propose to Denmark that a plebescite be held in Schleswig-Holstein to decide whether that territory should re main German or join Denmark. Order in Holland. New York, Nov. 18. Means taken by the Netherlands govern ment to preserve order in Holland have been entirely successful and the people of the country have proven their loyalty and patriotism in the present s ituation, W. B. De Beufort, charge d'affaires of the Dutch legation, was officially in formed by cable today. . Children Trampled : ! to Death in Panic in Spanish Theater ! Castellon, Spain, Nov. 18. A fatal panic occuired in a motion picture theater here last night when an un identified person cried "fire!" The theater was crowded, most of the spectators being children, and 20 children and one soldier were trampled to death. Twelve children were injured severely and 25 slightly. Examinations of Men in Board No. 3 Canceled Officials of Draft Board No. 3 have announced that all examina tions of men called by that board, including those of 18 years, have been canceled. This late ruling will affect about 400 Omaha men. 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