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riims > «*CE TREATY f-- f ' AT VERSAILLES __ _ ?y i* w+ 4 NfHson, Clemenceau and Uoyd f J|€0rQe Also Affix SiQnag tures to Document ^ f L#'-' JUM1 Of MIRRORS SCENE lN#»rtn0 «f 4otument PermfaWy iirings t» Close the World's Greatest War --Ceremony, Although Simple, * Was Most Impressive. b- Versailles, June 28.--The peace treaty has been signed. The world war, which for Wore than four years ravaged the greater part of Europe, was ended officially at 3:45 o'clock today, when cannon boomed, announcing that the last plenipotentiary to the conference had affixed his signature to the peace tppaty. r The delegates* In addition to signtag the world peace treaty, also affixed their signature to the Rhine protocol and the Polish undertaking. Germans First to Sign. •The meeting--epochal in the world's IMstory--in the Hall of Mirrors in the Chateau Louis XIV, began at 3:10 o'clock, and the German delegates, the first to sign, had affixed their fumes at 3:13. The signing was done within a few yards of the spot in the same hall where William I had himself been crowned emperdr of Germany on Janujury 18, 1871, and where the German CSppire was proclaimed. Wilson Affixes Signature. The American delegates, headed by President Wilson, were the second to Sign, the American executive placing his name below that of Dr. Johannes Bell, the second of the German entoys. Then the plenipotentiaries of Great 'Britain, Its colonies, France, Japan, end Italy signed, followed by representatives of the minor powers in alphabetical order, with Belgium Id tbe & it China Refuses to Sign. Three Incidents of moment marred tie signing of the treaty. China's delegates did not t attend, % declining to sign because they were not permitted to make reservations. The plenipotentiaries, bad written Premier Clemenceau, president; <*t; the peace conference, that they would not be present and that they were await- 'i lag Instructions front their governwent. j 8muts Enters PfotesL f-J Gen. Jan Christian Smuts, one of • / %ffce delegates representing the Union %f South Africa, signed under protest. He objected to certain territorial settlements. declaring that the indemni- ^ lies stipulated could not be accepted Without grave injuries to the indusf trial revival of Europe. |? ; He declared it would be to the inf t*rests 6f the allied and associated c ' Powers to make the stipulations more I tolerable and moderate. -Unknown to the public, but of great * - jiloment, was a protest by the German delegates. Herr Haniel von Halmhausen, secretary of the German delegation, d&tamkto Colonel Henri, French liason officer, that "we cannot admit that the German delegates should enter the hall by a different door than the entente delegates; nor that military honors should be withheld. Had we known there would be such arrangements before the delegates would *)t have come." ^. After a conference it was decided as 4- compromise to render military hon- «rs as the Germans left. i/: "Solemn Undertaking."--Clemenceau. || ; 1 Premier Clemenceau's opening rejl? aiarks were: n. j "The session is open. The allied and •fe associated powers, on the one side, 'fV *«nd the German commission, on the other side, have come to an agreement ;4, On the conditions of peace. t"The text has been completed and drafted and the president of the conign ference has stated in writing that the i~: - lext that is about to be signed now . to be signed now is identical with the ^ ' • ijfeOO copies that have been delivered to C,-4 |he German delegation. ifW „ "The signatures will be given now, i #nd they amount to a solemn underfaking faithfully and loyally to exe- *... rute the conditions embodied by this X i - treaty of peace. «j now invite the delegates of the r • German reich to sign the treaty." The credentials of the new German • delegates were approved by the peace conference authorities during the fore- . noon and everything was virtually In readiness here at an early hour for the ceremony set for three o'clock in the afternoon. The morning had been ^ a cloudy one, but shortly before midday the clouds began to break and the Indication were that the afternoon the momentous ceremony would bo bright and sunny. Last Minute Changes Made. Last minute changes were made in the program to expedite the signing of the treaty. The treaty was signed under the watchful eyes of stalwart American doughboys, French Pollus and British Tommies, the real "artisans of the peace" which has been slowly taking definite form during the long months of the Paris conference. Marshals and generals of the allies' armies took the first places on the benches provided for the privileged guests invited to the ceremofty, but the 15 privates from each of the principal armies stood within the inclosure reserved for the plenipotentiaries and high officials of the conference as the visible sign of their role in bringing into being a new Europe. Soldiers Stand Near Foeli. The soldiers stood in the embrasure* of the windows overlooking the chateau park, a few feet from their commander in chief, Marshal Foch, who was «eated with the French delegation at the peace table. A change in the program was Introduced as a result of the attitude taken by the German government, press and public -toward the execution and binding validity of the treaty. The German plenipotentiaries, instead of being regarded from the moment of signature as representatives of a formally friendly power with which diplomatic relations have been renewed, left the hall after the signature separately by the door through which they entered, not joining the general procession of delegates to the terrace of the chateau to watch the playing of the great fountain of Versailles. Only Formality to GermaiUb For the Germans peace was regarded as concluded from the moment of ratification, glnce the German government had announced that It would sign the treaty only under protest and German political leaders had declared their Intention to work to undermine the provisions of the treaty. The peace table--a huge hollow rectangle with its open side facing the windows in the hall--had tawny yellow coverings blending with the rich browns, blues and yellows of the antique hangings of the room and the rugs covering the dais. The mellow tints of the historical paintings on the arched roof of the long hall completed the picture. The great horseshoe-shaped table held the representative^ of every power which banded together to stamp out militarism and absolutism from the earth. In the center of the great horseshoe sat Clemenceau, the French premier. At his right sat' President Wilson. On his left was Lloyd George, the British premier. Across the room ahd just in front of the section reserved for the guests the German delegates were seated. The contrast was very sharp. The old Prussian arrogance was not revealed by the members of the German cabinet who had assumed the duty of salvaging what was left of their country. Seating of Envoys. The seating arrangement of the delegates was as follows: On President Wilson's aide of the table: ' / Secretary Lansing, Colonel House, Henry White, General Bliss, and after them the French, Italian, Belgian and; Greek delegates. Swinging around the horseshoe were the Polish, Portuguese, Roumanian, Czecho-Slovaklan, Siamese, Cuban and Chinese delegates. At the left of Premier Lloyd George were the other representatives of Britain and her dominions and the Japanese. Swinging around the corner were the representatives of Germany, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Peru, Panama, Nicaragua, Liberia, Honduras, Haiti, Guatemala and Ecuador. Marshal Foch was seated among the French delegates. He was not a peace plenipotentiary and did not sign the great document. Only Three Italians. Of the Italian delegation only three were present--Baron Sonnino, M. Imeriall and Cresi. The others had not arrived at a late hour. Paris was en fete for the occasion. A holiday was proclaimed throughout the city. From every building hung the flags of the allied nations. Thousands of persons In holiday attire gathered along the roads leading to Versailles. The streets, as usual, were hedbily guarded by troops. Through packed lanes of humanity the delegates passed, one by one, their motors flountlng the flags of practically all nations except those which made up the central powers and the few neutrals not represented. There was little world-wide joy and exuberance evidenced by the men who sat around the peace table. In the past it has been customary to exchange felicitations with the enemy delegations. Nothing of the sort was apparent at this great gathering. ** President Bids Good-By French Sort; Has Big J&f. r 1 8& HrCAGQ DAILY NEWS. IS GREETED BY OFFICIALS Departure of the Party Causes Little Excitement at Brest--'"This la America," President Said When He Reached the Deck. Brest, July 1.--President Wilson, the treaty with Germany signed, sailed from Brest on his return to the United States. The U. S. S. George Washington, carrying the presidential party, steamed from the harbor at 2:20 o'clock Sunday afternoon. i The departure of the president caused little excitement. There was little cheering and applause from the several thousands who had gathered at the embarkation pier. A procession of socialists, singing the "Internationale," debouched from the Rue Slam as the president walked across the pier. The president waved his sik hat to the p^raders. Gathered on the wharf were French and American officials! The first to greet the president were Admiral H. Salaun and Admiral E. N. Benoit of the French navy. Rear Admiral A. S. Halstead of the American navy and Maj. Gen. E. A. Heimick and Brig. Gen. Smedley Butler greeted the president in turn. * Mrs. Wilson was presented with a bouquet of Brittany roses by Mrs, Josephine Lewis of Cincinnati, O., representing the American Red Cross in France. , Mrs. Wilson wore a navy blue tailored dress and a handsome but simple little hat, apparently the latest creation from the Rue de la Paix. She smiled and thanked Mrs. Lewis and then chatted briefly with her. Mrs. Wilson appeared tired and fatigued and apparently was In a hurry to reach the launch. •The band of the .Tenth Chasseurs played "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "The Marseillaise" as the president descended the steps in the launch. As the launch went into strgam a company of marines and veterans of tfie Yser presented arms, while cries of "Vive Wilson!" *Vive Amerique!" "Vive La Paix !" arose. The president stood aft on the launch waving his hat at the crowd on the national bridge. "This is America," were the president's words as he shook hands with Capt. Edward McCauley aboard the George Washington. The president and Mrs. Wilson retired to their staterooms as the engine and machinery began to roar and final orders were givrti. Luncheon was served at one o'clock and the meal had just been completed when the George Washington began to mak<f headway out of the harbor. The battleship Oklahoma led the way. The destroyers Woolsey and Tarbell were on the port and starboard sides," while the Wickes and Yarnell brought up the rear. As the transport moved out the president appeared on the bridge wearing a cap. Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, stood near by. The president was silent as he gazed at the disappearing shores of France. The weather was perfect and there was scarcely a ripple on the ocean as the Washington emerged from the Brest roads Into the Atlantic. The French destroyers Fanlon and Carquois escorted the presidential squadron to the Uslmtn light. After saluting with their sirens and guns, the French warships returned to Brest. As the George Washington disappeared In the summer haze the president stood on the bridge waving a farewell answer to the salute from the French warships. .. ' *»» Emerald,v Being a much softer stone than the diamond, ruby and sapphire the emerald has been much more widely used •for engraving purposes, and beautiful ^specimens dating back to the Roman •empire haves from time to time found their way Into the royal ttnd private ^ collections of Europe. Perfect emeralds are rare and valuable above three or four carats In weight and many Imitations have from time to time been thrown on the market, tor all green, • gems are not emeralds. As a matter of fact, the bright, grass-green beryl is the only true emerald, and a perfect emerald beryl stone Is worth as much as a fine natural ruby and often more than a diamond, that is a stone of one to three carats, while large stone; are so rarq that they bring fancy prices out of all proportion to their size. Hubby's Sarcasm. Sour Husband--Well, she's dressing like a kid, isn't she? If her bodice was as high as her frock bills yon wouldn't be able to see her ears!" Our Latest Dreadnaught. Our latent dreadnaughts--Iowa and Itassachusetto^wUl mark a great' advance in size and power over any prervlous warships. Their length will be i684 feet, their breadth 106 feet, and their mean draft will be 33 feet. The motive power will be similar to that of the New Mexicl, that Is to gay they will have the electric drive. Hie Maxi- %»ve the electric drive. The maxl- :mum speed will be 23 knots and they will have a cruising radius of 8,000 ^nilee. Their displacement will reach IB the unprecedented figure of 43,200 tons. The armament will consist of 12 16- Inch guns and 16 six-inch Kuna.---&cientific American. Not His Own. "From what you tell me, Sam, you have been a busy man all your life." .. »ah; yes, sah." "You've done a great deal la you time and day, Sam, I guess." ' "yes, sah. Dat is, Tee done a food lot in mah day, bat It was in de boas' time, sah." R00PS CLASH IN ENGLAND Serious Street Fighting Occurs Between Canadian and British Soldiers and Civilians. London, July 1.--Serious street fighting occurred at Woking, Surrey, between Canadian and British soldiers and civilians. The Canadians came from the camp at Whitley. SEIZE INDIANA MAYOR MUNC1E EXECUTIVE ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF SWINDLING. Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County Also Taken on U. ki Warrant. Muncle, Ind., June 27.--Horace G. Murphy, prosecuting attorney of t>el« aware county, and Dr. Rollin H Bunch, mayor of Muncie, were arrested In connection with operations by alleged swindlers who made their headquarters in Muncle. The arre&ts were made by United States Marshal Mark Storen on warrants Issued on federal grand jury indictments. Both men gave bonds for $10,000 each. The government's allegation is that they provided protection from arrest to the alleged swindlers, victims of whom are aald to reside in several states. Mayor Bunch denied any connection with the men recently arrested and accused by the federal authorities of having swindled at least 34 wealthy men by means of fake prizefights and wrestling matches. He asserted he was the victim of spite work. Prosecutor Murphy was elected in 1916 on a reform ticket and re-elected In 1918. It has been charged that the alleged gang obtained more than $200,000 in Its work. Thirteen men previously were arrested. CROWN PRINCE IN HOLLAND Announced at The Hague That Frederick William Hohenzollern Is Still on Island. The Hague, Holland, June 28.-- Frederick William Hohenzollern, f.h© former German crown prince, whos'e escape from Holland to Germany had been reported, was still at his residence on the Island of Wleringen in the Zu.vder Zee Thursday, it was announced officially here. London, June 28.--"After peace is signed I will return to Germany to live on my estate in Silesia and perform my fluties as a landowner," said the former German crown prince in an interview last week at Wleringen. Berlin, June 28.--Former Emperor William is planning to return to Germany before the allies can demand his surrender from Holland, says a Stuttgart dispatch to the New Berliner Zeltung. * DRASTIC U. S. DRY Bill IRONCLAD LID FRAMED IN THE HOUSE AT WASHINGTON. SEVEN BROTHERS GO TO JAIL BIG FIRE IN DAKOTA TOWN Three-Fourths of Business Seetlon and Two Blocks of Residences Wiped Out by Flamea. y Mandan, N. D., July 1.--Threefourths of the business district and two blocks of Residences in Rlckardton, ,§tark county, ^ere wlped out by fire. Operated Twenty-Seven Stores In Chicago and Elsewhere--$500,000' Involved. New York, Jnne 30.--Seven brothers, Abraham, Charles, Davis, Ellas, George, John and Joseph Solomon, were sentenced by United States Judge Knox to serve two years each in the Atlanta penitentiary after pleading guilty to conspiring to swindle merchants out of good# valued at more than $500,000. \ The seven operated a wholesale business in wearing apparel, conducting 27 stores, in Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Trenton, Newark, New York and other places. Illinois Bandits Captured, Benton, 111., July 1.--The four survivors of the five bandits who robbed the Mlddlefork mine of $42,000 after wounding three employees were captured in a wood between West Frankfort and here by a posse of 300. Shoe Exposition July 7 to 11. Chicago, June 27.--An exposition unique In that it is being promoted, arranged, conducted and paid for entirely by traveling salesmen, without aid from mamffacturefs or Jobbers, is scheduled for the Morrison hotel, Chicago, July 7 to 11. It Is the Chicago National Shoe exposition, and will exhibit all lines of shoes, shoe accessories and shoe store fittings made in the United States. The Chicago Shoe Travelers' association is responsible for the exposition, and its purpose is to bring together all lines ftt fltRce, for tile convenience of buyers. : ( -- rs : . Robbers Get $40,000. St. Louis, June 30.--Robbers held up officials of the Mlddlefork mine, near Benton, III., and obtained $40,000. according to advices received here. Two of the robbers were reported to have been killed by a posse which pursued. Farmer's Home Is Wrecked. Racine, Wis., July 1.--The home of William Gosmler, wealthy farmer of the town of Yorkville, situated near Union Grove, was almost completely wrecked and over $6,000 stolen when yeggmen blew open the safe., -i..,. Plot to Kill King Alfonaa, , Washington, June 30.--Rumors of an anarchist plot to assassinate King Alfonso of Spala during the procession accompanying the reopening of the cortes Tuesday were responsible for the sudden change of ceremony. u . Wilton Bids Yanka Good-By. , "Paris, June 30.--The president went to American headquarters to meet the Other members of the American delegation and Gen. Pershing, the American commander in chief, for a final conference and to say farewelL To Name First President. Helslngfors, Finland, June 28.--The new constitution adopted by the diet provides that the first president shall be elected by the diet. His term of will be six years. Reds Kill Four Yanka. Washington, June 28.--One officer and three enlisted jnen were killed two men were wounded and one officer and f*our enlisted men were captured In recent fighting wltb antl-Kolchak forces In Siberia. Measure Provides $3,500,000 Fund for Enforcement of Prohibition*- Puniahment Is S«v«re. Washington, June 27.--'Drastic legislation for the strict enforcement of both war-time and constitutional prohibition was completed by the house judicial ^committee. With only slight modifications this bill Chairmafi Volstead will^ submit to the house is the same as that proposed by the ultra drys. An appropriation of $3,500,000 is provided to carry out the act. The main provisions of the bill are: • Any beverage containing more than one-half of 1 per cent of alcohol is "intoxicating liquor." When the war-time prohibition act or constitutional prohibition goes into effect, It shall be unlawful to "manufacture, sell, barter, give away, transport, import, export, deliver, furnish, receive or possess any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act." The only exceptions are fox medicinal, scientific or sacramental purposes, or where liquor is stored in private homes before prohibition goes into effect, for private use. ' " Punishments for violations an is follows: i ' " A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for the first offense, and a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000, with imprisonment from 30 to 90 days, for the second offense.^ A fine of not less than $500 and imprisonment from six months to two years Is provided for the subsequent offenses. In addition, courts may require bonds as security that violators will not again break the law for one year. Enforcement of the prohibition law is lodged with the commissioner of^nternal revenue and the department of justice. Patent and proprietary medicine manufacturers must prove to the commissioner that their products cannot be used in place of intoxicating liquor. HERO AID BILLS PASSED Courses in Vocational Training for Soldier* and Sailors at Gove|»*. m Expense.- Washington, June 27.--Soldiers and sailors disabled by war would be given the opportunity to begin Immediately courses in vocational training" at government expense under terms of an amended senate bill appropriating $0,000,000 for the purpose, passed unanimously in the house. It is estimated 7,000 men will take advantage of the opportunity within the coming year. The measure would eliminate any delay to the men because of failure of the war risk insurance bureau to commence making Indemnity payments. Large Increases In payments to men while being educated were made by the house in passing the bill, which would fix $80 per month as compensation for single men and $100 per month for men with dependents, in addition to government family allotments. MUST PAY FOR SINKING FLEE I Allies In Note to Germany Demand Reparation and Punishment of ® Those Responaible for A(| Parts, June 27.--Germany haS lifcfcn notified In a note sent by the allies that they possess the right to punish the persons responsible for the destruction of the German ships and to collect reparation for the loss. The sinking of the fleet is denounced as a violation of the armistice and a deliberate breach in advance of the conditions of peace. Treaty Deposited In Paris. Paris, July 1.--The peace treaty was brought from Versailles to Parid and deposited at the protocol office. Marshal Joffre, who returned to Paris from Loftdon, was unable to attend the ceremony at Versailles. B ALIEN REUS Senate Committee Provides $2^ 000,000 for Use of De- * fprtment of Justice. ^ VIGOROUS CAMPAKN IS NEAR Sundry Civil Bill Also Provides for j iCfiirtinuIng Permanently tha .'9 ^•r-Tlme Regulationa of Explosives. Washington, June SO.--The senate began consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill which, as reported o«t of committee, carries provisions for a vigorous campaign by the department of justice against anarchists. •In addition to $300,000 as a special fund to jie devoted to the rounding up and deportation of dangerous aliens, the committee recommended an increase of from $1,400,000 to $2,000,- 0Q0 In the amount to be used by the department of justice In general suppression of crime. }lhe bill also provides for continuing permanently war-time regulations as s^ora?®» manufacture, sale andflhixtribution of explosives, under the direction of the bureau of mines. The naval appropriation bill was passed in the senate virtually as reported by the committee, and now goes to conference. Its total of about $644,- 0<K>,000 Is $44,000,000 more than the hojise bill provides, and a stiff fight in ;conference Is anticipated. the proposed appropriation of $35,- 000,000 for aviation is $20,000,000 more than the sum proposed in the house bill. Provision is also made for an enlistment strength of 191,000 men from September 30 to the end of the year, as opposed to the house plan for* a force of 170,000 after January 1, en* tailing, an increase of pay of $12,000,- eoo. JOBS FOR MANY SOLDIERS Positions Have Been Obtained for 70 Per Cent of Returned Yanka 8ays Colonel Woods. New Tork, June SO.--Seventy per cent ©f the soldiers,discharged since the armistice have positions awaiting them, Col. Arthur Woods, assistant to the secretary of war, who is In charge of obtaining employment for diS- •charged service men, announced. "Enlisted men are being discharged at the rate of from 60,000" to 70,000 a week," Colonel Wood said, "and only a comparatively small percentage ar»" unable either to rfeturn to their old positions or to obtain new positions through the various agencies. The principal centers of unemployment at the present time are New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Boston. Colonel Wood again emphasized the fact that one of the difficulties is the unusual demand among discharged service men for clerical labor and tBe reluctance of the average man to perform farm labor. * End Textile Mill Strike. Wave, Mass., June 28.--A strike at 1,700 operatives in the textile mills of George H. Gilbert company here and in Gilbertville was ended, the operatives receiving wage advances ranginffTom 15 to 20 per cent. Revolt Plot In Italy. Copenhagen, July 1.--Italian, German and Austria communists held a conference In southern Tyred a few days ago for the purpose of preparing for a revolution in Italy, says a dispatch from Vienna. Veterans Urge $120 BontMk Aurora, 111., June 28.--The World War Veterans, In their first national encampment here, adopted resolutions condemning bolshevism and calling upon congress to vote an additional $120 bonus to all men. Killed by Liquor Runners. OofPeeville, Kan., June 28.--P. 8. P» ter, deputy sheriff of Lafayette county, Kansas, was fatally shot by liquor runners near Chetopa, Kan. The liquor haulers were in an avtonMbttat headed for Oklahoma. RAISE NAVY BILL $297,000,000 Senators Add $20,000,000 to Aviation Fund Without Debate--Bill Carries $782,000,000. Washington, June 28.--Without debate the senate approved a committee amendment to the naval appropriation bill, Increasing the fund for aviation from the $15,000,000 voted by the house to $35,000,000. The bill carries about $782,000,000, as compared with $485,000,000 provided by the hoiiM. SENATE ASKS ABOUT SIBERIA Resolution Adopted Requesting President to Give Information as to Policy in Russia. Washington, June 28.--By unanimous vote the senate adopted the resold ion of Senator Johnson, Republican, of California asking the president for information as to the administration's policy in respect to Siberia and a* to the maintenance of United States troops there. EARL DEAR IS HANGED Slayer of, CMcago Chauffeur Pays > < jPanalty for His Crimf OH . . the Gal Iowa. ... •' »• 'M . • ' %> Chicago, June 30.--Earl "Dear, tne Immune; Earl Dear, the robber, the automobile pandit, the murderer of Rudolph Wolfe, chauffeur for Dr. Philip Doane, was hanged here. It was the sixty-sixth official feangln^ in Chicago. . •; Overdue Steamer FoWi Muskegon, Mich., July 1.--The Croeby line steamer City of Holland, overdue at Milwaukee since 7:80 o'clock Friday morning, was picked np off Racine, Wis., and towed Into Milwaukee. • - . Ujnti'A Wife-Murderer Hans* Stlf. Mineola, N- Y., July 1.--Dr. Walter Keene Wllklns, under sentence of death for the murder of his wife, hanged himself in the Jail here. He was alive when discovered by keepers, bat died. Poles to March on Bandit*. Paris, June 30.--The council of ftrar has granted Poland permission to use Gen. Haller's army or any of Its other troops in restoring quiet to eastern Galleia > and driving outlaws from the country. Austrian Ex-Kaleer I* III. Geneva. Jnne 80.--It is reported from Prangins, where former Emperor Charles of Austria is staying, that his health is causing anxiety. He has not left the house for a week. H* is attended by a Swiss doctor. Attorney General Announces Hiiy,V*f Stand on the Prohibiten |i|g®te0^ationC' DEPENDS ON TEST CASE Intimated That Dealer* Setting Sever* af»* Containing Not More Than 2% Per Cent Aleohol Won't Be ^ Prosecuted Till Court Rule*. Washington, July 2.--Attorney Gen* eral Palmer announced that as long as the war-time prohibition law r#^' mains in force it must be obeyed, anA,"** that the department of Justice woul^: do its utmost "to perform the dutjft. which the congress has placed upodi It" in enforcing the law. • He said that the department's cour## v; with regard to the manufacture an<f,ij! sale of beer containing less than 2%- per cent alcohol would depend upoitfv rulings made by the district courts irf which cases now are pending or map;;:' be brought. \ , Instructions went fonvard to dis#;^._.^,. trlct attorneys in wet territory thafv the department would abide by the re^jV;^;'" cent decision in thfe test case brough0*i in New York and would not prosecutrix dealers selling beverages containing not more than 2% per cent of alcohol. Mr. Palmer's statement was interpreted as meaning that the department of justice will take no action pending, a court decision against persons manufacturlng or selling beer and wine* containing 2% per cent or less alcoholic content. In permitting saloons fo remain open ^ for the sale of 2% per cent beverage# the department of Justice Is under* stood nrtt to forego the privilege of" prosecution later, If its contention that 2% per cent beer Is intoxicating Is upheld. In short, this question . held In abeyance until a final declslonP' is reached in the test cases. The Su- > preme court cannot pass on the ques* •Ion before October. The attorney general^ statement follows: "After today it will be unlawful t<f* ' , sell for beverage purposes any distil#5 led spirit and any beer, wine or otherf v intoxicating malt or vinous liquor^ except for export. "This prohibition will continue under the terms of the law until the conclusion of the present war and thereafter until the termination of demobilization. As long as the law thuv remains In force. It must be obeyed, and I Intend that the department of justice shall do its utmost to perform the duty which the congress has placed upon It. "This law has been held to be constitutional and valid by the circuit court . of appeals sitting in New York. I#»s plainly makes unfawful the sale ofc% whisky, brandy and other distilled * ? spirits and wine. "The only controversy that ha# arisen is as to whether the sale of beer containing so little alcohol as not to be in fact Intoxicating is prohibited. "The government's contention ha» been that |hc act prohibits the manu- . facture and sale of beer containing a#,®;* much as one-half of 1 per cent alcohol, but the interpretation of th*>s.:/ act Is not free from difficulty, and I anlfouy.- endeavoring to have the question set^ ; tied by the courts at the earliest pos^.i ; sible moment. "My course \yith respect to bafcr containing less than 214 per cent of al- , cohol--which Jt Is claimed is not intoxicating-- will depend upon thfr ruling which will soon be made by . district courts, in which cases are no\^t y* pending or in which other cases maj^^i^ be brought. "I have no power to grant amnestyto any who may see fit to manufacture. or sell beer pending an authorltativ#1^ - Judicial construction of the law, and am sure that brewers and dealers genp, i erally understand that the pendency of litigation will be no protection against prosecution for offenses under the law. "But with respect to whisky, brandy and other distilled spirits, wine an< beer containing more than 2% pe| cent of alcohol, and other Intoxicating malt or vinous liquors the prohibition is beyond controversy and but onl course is open to the department of Justice. "All persons found selling sucfl liquors must be arrested and cuted. "The district attorney will cans warrants to Issue for all offenders af to whom evidence is furnished by th* bureau of investigation, the agents ofl the Internal revenue bureau and th»- treasury department, local officers or others, and the marshals and their deputies will promptly serve #ueit warr a n t s . " ' w.. Irish Towns Bombarded. Paris, July 2.--Irish-American delegates here in the interest of the Irlstt independence movement, sent a ne^p? note to Premier Clemenceau in whicl|: they charged the British with bom*4' barding Irish towns from airplane* Illinois to Be Bone Dry. £pringfleid, 111., June 2.--Stating that it would be contrary to both the state and federal law to sell intoxicating; liquor in Illinois after June 30, AttoiV* ney General Brundage said every e£< fort would be made to enforce law. - Big Cut in Shipping Fund. Washington, July 2.--Reductions o£; appropriations,: aggregating 1200,00041 000 were made in the sundry civil bil| by senate and house conferees. Th». principal cut was in the shipping boards' construction fund. Take Bonds for Booze. Kansas City, Mo., July 2.--Salooni keepers became Liberty bond broker® yesterday when announcements wer|> made over the city that holders of thtf $50 bonds could exchange them for $4f( worth of .bonded goods.