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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
American is Quickly Found
Guilty of Numbering
Wife.
TOOK ONLY 80 MINUTES
Death Sentence Passed, and
Date of Execution Set for
November 16.

London, Oct. 22.-Dr. Crippen was to-
day found guilty of numbering his
wife. The case was given to the jury
at 2:17 this afternoon and after de-
liberating just so minutes 1t returned
a verdict against the defendant I'm
mediately after the verdict Crippen
was sentenced to death.
Questioned by court.
When the trial was resumed today
Lord Chief Justice Alverstone called
Crippen to the stand and asked him
questions regarding the use of hyOscin,
the poison with which, it is charged,
the accused killed his wife. The JUS
tice elected the information that hy-
oscin was administered through the
mouth and, also hypodermically.
shown as HypOcrite.
Richard Muir then began the closing
speech for the prosecution. He said
the defense had relied largely on the
theory Crippen was too kind-hearted
to commit murder. Counsel pointed
out the defendant had. however, lived
for months life of hypocrisy, mocking
the grief of his wife's dearest friends.
No One Else Had Motive.
The prosecutors address occupied
scarcely more than an hour He con-
cluded by saying that the prosecution
had proved beyond a reasonable doubt
the body found in Crippen's home was
that of his wife, Belle Elmore, the act
ress, and that none but the prisoner
could have cut up the body and buried
it in the cellar. Alverstone began his
summing up of the case as soon as
Muir had concluded. The case was
then submitted to the jury.
Protests Innocence.
When the verdict was announced
Lord Chief Justice Alverstone asked
the physician if he had anything to
say. Crippen replied in low voice:
81 still protest my innocence.
The chief justice then donned the
black cap and pronounced the SEN
tence OF death. Crippen will be
hanged probably within a month.
Date is Nov. 10.
1t was announced this evening Grip
pen will be hanged Nov. 16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
MRS. w. G. BENNETT
is SECRETARY AGAIN
Chicago Woman Reelected TO Head
the Illinois Kings
Daughters.

Mrs. W. G. Bennett Of Chicago was
reelected state secretary at the closing
session this afternoon of the 18th an
nual convention of the Illinois King S
Daughters and Sons at the Second
Congregational church, Moline. Other
officers chosen are:
Recording secretary-Miss Marian
Fariman. Chicago.
Treasurer-Miss Beth Howard, Ga
lena.
Executive committee-Mrs. P. o.
Silver. Freeport: Mrs. NJ. r. Wickens'
Paris: Mrs. William Butterworth Mo
line; Mrs. r. NJ. y. Trimmingham,
Oak Park.
Greenfield was voted the next con-
vention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22

Inns beat out a hit to Zimmerman.
Baker doubled, putting Collins on
third. Collins crossed the plate, but
was sent back to third under tho
ground rules. Davis struck out. Baker
and Collins scored on Murphy's dou-
BILE into the left field crowd. Barry
struck out, the third man to do so.
Two runs.
Chicago-Schulte singled to left and
took third when Holman hit too hot
for Davis. Schultz scoring on Chances
single, and Hoffman going to second.
Hoffman and Zimmerman were doubled,
Bender to Baker to Davis. Steinfeldt
flied out to Strunk. One run.
FIFTH INNING.
observation-disclosures grounded out,
Zimmerman tc Chance. Bender sin
gled 10 right Strunk bunted safely
along the first base line. Sheckard alb
sorbed Lords fly. Collins was out in
the same way. No runs.
Chicago-Tinker struck out. Archer
grounded out, Baker to Davis. Collins
retired on strikes. No runs.
SIXTH INNING.
Philade Iphia-Baker walked to frst
on balls Davis sacrificed him to Sec
ond and was himself out, Cole to
Chance Murphy singled too hot for
Steinfeldt, placing Baker on third.
Baker was caught at the plate, Stein
feldt to Archer. Barry was safe on a
fielders choice. Thomas high bound
er over Coles head was merely check
ed by Coles stab and went as a HIT,
filling the bases. Bender flied out to
Schultz. No runs.
Chicago-Barry took Sheckard's line
drive Schulte's slow bounder went
as a hit. Holman popped to Baker.
Schultz was out stealing, Thomas TO
Collins. No runs
SEVENTH INNING.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. famed. Arch
.er dropped the ball, but threw him out
at first. Zimmerman threw Lord out
at first Holman moved only a few
steps for Collins fly. No runs
Chicago-Charce was out, Bender to
Davis. Zimmerman singled to left.
Davis dropped Steinfeldt's spinning
foul. Steinfeldt struck out. thinner
man was out, stealing, Thomas to Col
Inns.
EIGHTH INNING.
hiIadeIphia-Baker beat out
grounder to Chance, as Cole was slow
covering first Davis went to first on
balls Murphy sacrificed. Chance to
placing Baker on third
and Davis on second. Barry was hit
by a pitched hall, filling the bases
Baker was forced at the plate and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
CUBS TIE IN ninth AND WIN OUT IN
THE TENTH IN AN EXCITING GAME

InOmaS doubled at hrSU, Cole 10 ATCn-
er to Chance. No runs.
chIcago-Collins took Tinker's fly.
Archer was out, Collins to Davis.
King went to bat for Cole. Baker
threw low on Kings grounder and
King made second on the error. Kane
went to second to run for King.
Sheckard flied out to Lord. No runs.
NINTH INNING.
Philadelphia - Brown went in to
pitch for Chicago. Bender was out,
Steinfeldt to Chance. Strunk sent a
pepper, but Archer ran into Brown,
knocking 1t out of his hands Lord
forcer Strunk at second, Tinker to
Zimmerman. Collins was out, Brown
to Chance. No runs.
Chicago-The entire crowd stood up
when Schultz came up. Schultz dou-
bled to right. Hoffman fouled the first
ball in attempting to bunt. He bunted
the next. but was touched out on the
line by Davis, Schultz taking third.
Chance was hit on the fingers by the
first ball pitched but the umpire ruled
he stepped into it. Schultz scored
when Chance tripled to deep center.
The noise in the stands was ear split
ting Zimmerman popped to Barry.
Baker reached over the stand and
captured Steinfeldt's fly. One run.
The score was tied, and s.
TENTH INNING.
PhIladeIphIa-Archer took Bakers
foul. Davis doubled to right. Davis
was caught at third, Tinker to Stein
feldt, Murphy being safe on fielder's
choice. Barry struck out No runs.
ChIcago-Tinker popped to Barry.
Archer doubled to left center. Brown
was out, Barry to Davis, Archer TAX
ing third. Sheckard hit the first ball
pitched for a single to center, scoring
Archer.
Crowd Assemblies Early.
Chicago, Oct 22.-With the weather
clear and cool, the fans were at the
West Side park early today, their
hopes that Chicago would win tinged
with doubt brought by three success
sive defeats. AS if to increase the
misgivings of the weaker ones. it was
announced Chief Bender would pitch
for Philadelphia.
Delays Choice of Pitchers.
Chicagos twirler was not finally de-
cided upon before noon, but the choice
was between Brown and Cole. The
latter has not yet been pitted against
the Athletics, and it was suggested he
might open for Chicago, with Brown
Seld in reserve. With the exception
of the pitchers the lineup of both
teams was the same as in the previous
games.
Crowd SurEes Onto Field.
Half an hour before the game began
all seats we're filled and the overflow
poured into the field.
At batting practice Philadelphia
showed confidence in every swing
They hit hard to the far corners of the
lot.
The batteries were Cole and Archer
for Chicago, and for Philadelphia Ben
der and Thomas
King was displaced because of his
failure to hit the ball
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
new NATIONALISM" like
DOCTRINE OF THE SOUTH

In the club held by r. H. Johnson
and A. L. Leisy. Rowan will con-
tinue to hold down the initial sack
next year, despite the fact that he is
now a baseball magnate. The pur-
chase of the Distiller team has been
held up for some time, for Rowan
has had several other irons in the
fire and it was not until after the
league meeting in Chicago that the
Distiller boss fully made up his mind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
MORGAN GIVES 100000
Contributes Fund for Worlds Con-
ference on Church Unity.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. pa gift of
100000 to the campaign fund for the
worlds conference on church unity, by
j. P. Morgan. served as a fitting eli
max yesterday to the convention of
the Protestant Episcopal church. Nor
gan was named as treasurer of the
movement to raise the funds requir-
ed to bring about what is hoped to be
the greatest worlds conference of
Christian churches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
WESTERN MAN is NAMED
DIR. Kendrick BabCOCk Appointed
Specialist in Higher Education.

Washington, Oct. 22.-DT. Kendrick
c. Babcock. president of the Univer-
sity of Arizona, has been appointed
specialist in higher education in the
United States bureau of education.
The appointment is in line with the
policy of the present commissioner of
the bureau of paying specialists to
study various phases Of education.
The salary is $4,000 The appointee
is a graduate of Harvard and Mime
sofa universities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
Eiaht Jurors Accepted.

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 22.-At the
close of the third day of the bribery
trial in the Sangamon county circuit
court of Senator Stanton c. Penn
berton of Oakland and Representative
Joseph C.. Clark of Vandalia. eight
jurors had been accepted by both the
state and the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
LISTON GIVEN LIFE TERM
Clinton Murder Case Ends With Plea
of Guilty.

Clinton, Iowa, Oct. 22.-Elmer
Liston. who on May % murdered May
Ringson and injured Policeman
Lorenz, yesterday was given a life
sentence in Fort Madison prison af-
ter pleading guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
SLIP ON BANANA is FATAL
George Higgins, Leader of Minnesota
Prohibition Party, Killed.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Oct. 22.-
George w Higgins. chairman Of the
state prohibition committee. and can
didate for governor on that ticket in
1905, died of heart disease at his
home, 4317 Washington avenue.
north, yesterday. Mr.. Higgins Thurs
day night slipped on banana peel
ing and fell. He suffered a fainting
spell a second attack yesterday
proved fatal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
Foraker Rakes Roosevelt
Fore and Aft in Ohio
Speech.
CALLS HIM A MENACE
Ex-PreSident Campaigns in
Massachusetts in Behalf
of Senator Crane.

Marysville, Ohio, Oct. 22.-FOrmer
Senator Foraker, in a speech this af.
ternoon criticised the new national
ism" and endorsed the Taft admins
tration. Foraker considered new ma
tionalism as destructive Of our insti-
tutions as any invoked in the name OF
the Southern Confederacy." He said
that possibly the new doctrine was in
tended for use only in the event that
the author be nominated for the pres.
idency by either of the old parties.
He stamped it as "a preposterous alb
surdity."
Invndes Bay state.
Boston, Oct 22.-Theodore Roose-
welt, accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt,
invaded New England yesterday and
addressed a large and tremendously
enthusiastic crowd here last night in
the interests of Senator Lodges can
didacy for reelection.
Former Governor John L. Bates,
Governor Draper and Senator Lodge
made speeches and then the colonel
was introduced.
Il can't claim any merit for coming
here" said Colonel Roosevelt, for l
have for many years come to Massa-
chusetts, not to give strength, but to
get II.
The opponent of Governor Draper
has said that the tariff is an issue in
this campaign" he continued. "All |
ask is that the voters compare the at
titude of the two parties in regard TO
the tariff"
Approves Tariff Board.
He said President Taft, by working
for the tariff board and for satisfactory
tariff relations with foreign countries.
had pointed out the way which the
party was to follow.
Taking up the Massachusetts situa-
ton, Colonel Roosevelt assailed Eu-
gene Foss. democratic candidate for
governor.
at would he P bad thing for the
people OF this state" he said, "to elect
man who, having tried 70 dominate
one party and having failed, now
seek to dominate another party"
Colonel Roosevelt closed with a
tribute TO Senator Lodge and an ap-
peal to the people Of Massachusetts
to send him back 10 the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
Mrs. Cleveland Gets Place.

Trenton, n. J., Oct. 22.-Mrs.
Frances Folsom Cleveland of Prince
Cleveland. has been named by Gov
ernor Fort as one of the commits
sioners to manage the woman's re-
formatory in this state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

CFrom noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets SOC, rises 6:16; moon rises
500 p. N. 6 p. M. planets Mars and
Venus In conjunction. but invisible;
both at same time In conjunction with
bright star Spica.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
Noted Pharmacist Dead.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Carl Svante Mic
amor HalIberg,- professor of pharmacy
of the University of Illinois, and who
served ona the commission for the re-
vision of the national formulary died
at his home here today, aged 54.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
Well Known Educator Dead.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Oct. 22.-News
of death of DR.. Francis G. Barnes
in Pasadena, Cal. has been received
here. He was formerly president of
the Illinois Wesleyan university and
of Grand Prairie seminary of Omar
ga, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
Japanese cf..h 5000 sea,s.

Port Townsend, in, Oct. 22.-The
revenue cutter Manning. just returned
from the Bering sea seal patrol, esti-
mates the seal catch of the Japanese
schooners at 5000 skins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
BROTHER OF QUEEN DEAD
Rulers of England at Bedside of
Prince Francis of Teck at End,

London, Oct 22.-Prince Francis of
Teck, brother of Queen Mary, died this
morning He had been i'll some time
with pleurisy. The king and queen
were at the bedside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
Cuban President Fatally Hurt.

Havana, Oct 22.-Salbor Cisneros,
Marquis de Santa Lucia, who was sec
ond president of the Cuban republic,
died last evening at his plantation near
Leuvitas from injuries received in fall
ing from his horse yesterday morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
RIVER BULLETIN.

Nearly stationary stages Will con
tinue in the Mississippi river from be-
low Dubuque to Muscatine.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
WICKERS FOR HIGH POST
Illinois Justice Indorsed by CulIom
for SUIi,uor General.

Washington. Oct 22.-Justice Wick
ers of the Illinois supreme court, is
being urged for appointment as solic-
itor general to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Lloyd w. Bowers.
Senator Cullom has indorsed him.
Frank 3. Kellogg of Minnesota has been
mentioned for the place but he declares
he would not accept it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
ROWAN OWNER OF
DISTILLER CLUB
Popular Manager of Peoria Closes
With Leisy and john
son.

Peoria, ILL.,, Oct. 22.-Dave Rowan,
manager of the Distillers during the
past two seasons, became sole owner
yesterday when he bought the stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
sheyboYaan Has 2e. .aea.

Washington. Oct. 22.-The popula-
ton of Sheboygan, Wis, is 26,39S, an
increase Of 3,436.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22

Temperature at a. m, 35. Maxi
mum in "a hours, A; minimum in II
hours, 35. Precipitation in "a hours,
10 inches. Wind velocity at a. m,
miles. Relative humidity, at p. m.
So, at a. m. SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22


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Umpres-Rieer ODay, Sheridan coneIy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-22
SHORT WORK MADE OF DR..
CRIPPEN BY BRITISH JURY
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Sunday. Slightly
warmer Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1910-03-26
Mann FILIBUSTERS.
Sickles Bill Goes OUer-NaCal
appropriation Up.
[From The Tribune Bureau.I


washington. March 25.-A successful fill
buster was conducted in the House to-day
by Representative Mann. Of Illinois. lie
was opposed 10 the consideration Of Repre-
sentative Suffers hill making Major Gen
eral Daniel 2. sickles a Lieutenant general
on the retired list. The Sickles bill was
sixth in order on the private calendar. and
when Mr.. SulZeT moved that IL be consic-
cred Ouc OF its order the motion was de-
feated. Mr.. Mann theE devoted the greater
part OF the afternoon 10 discussing the first
bin on the calendar. which involved the
expenditure OF SlOs By the city or Cheyenne
for the purchase OF government land. When
II became apparent that he was prepared
70 talk indefinitely the Slclles advocates
Yielded, and the committee rose without
action.
General debate on the naval appropria-
tion bill was begun by Representative
Bartholdt. OF Missouri. who spoke on uni
versal peace and announced his opposition
20 building any battiesnips this year.
Representative Martin. o. Colorado. fol-
lowed with an attack on Attorney General
Wickersham because CT his decision tLac
the friars' lands in the Philippines are not
subject % the provisions OF the law which
prccluGes 4 corporation from obtaining
more than twenty-five hundred acres. lie
charged that this decision was favorahl, %
the Sugar Trust Ills speech attracted
some attention. and II is understood that
Representative Cooper. Of Wisconsin, is
preparing one on tho same lines.
The Senate amendment 10 the CORPORATION
tax law. providing that reports snail be
made public only when called for by reso-
luton Of the Senate or House ~ or the
order % the President. VIII not be accepted
hy the House until after fun discussion.
Mr.. Fitzgerald. Or New York. objected to-
day when a request was made for the ap-
pointmenJ Of conferrees on the legislative.
executive and jud:cIa. bin. which contains
the proposed amendment. Under this OBJ
lection conferTeas were not appointed
New-York tribune., 1910-03-26
HEPBURN AND WARREN.
Idaho Senator's Speech Called Mere
Drivel."
rF'fom Tne Tribune Bureau.I


washington. March 25. 80 Nobody was
ready to address the Senate to-day on the
interstate commerce bill. and it was laid
aside 10 give Senator Bankhead an Oppor-
tunity 10 ,alk on good roads. Adjournment
was taken until Monday.
Senator Hepburn held the floor the
greater portion of the morning hour speak
ing IN opposition 10 a bill authorizing the
Secretary Of the Interior 70 dispose OF
surplus waters under reclamation projects.
Mr.. HeybuTn's ire was aroused when Sena-
tor Warren, who sat near him. made a
side remark 20 the effect that the Idaho
Senator's speech was mere driveL" He
saii he would not tolerate such a state
ment. even though il WAS not publicly
made. The Idaho Senator. who Is rapidly
gaining the distinction of being the most
prCfuse taIker in the Senate. held the floor
until O'Clock. when the interstate COM
merce bill came up as the unfinished bust
ness.
Senator Elklus. IN charge Of the railroad
bin. tried his best to have some Senator
opposed 20 the bill make a speech. Failing
IN his search for speakers, he wanted the
Senate % TX a time for taking the final
vote on the bill This led 20 q general de-
bate. The Democrats and insurgents sug-
gested that the bill be taken up by sec
tiors. and that debate be confined 70
amendments 20 the section under considera-
tioE. The trutE is cr,sics OF the bill are
holding their oratoTical ammunition In re-
serve until they know just what amend
mcuts vii! be offered by the friends cf the
legislation II is probable that some OF
these amendments viii ae ready next week
New-York tribune., 1910-03-26
CHAUFFEUR.
Theft Charged for Taking
Bankers Car Without Leaue.

Harry Maynes, OF no. zoo West sith
street, was a chauffeur for oscar b.
Bergstrom, a banker. Of No l49 Broad
way. until yesterday. when he was ar
rested on a charge Of larceny. II being
alleged that he had taken one OF Mr..
BergstTOm's machines out several times
without permission. Yesterday after
noon MS Bergstrom telephoned from
her home, at No. 116 Riverside Drive.
and asked the superintendent OF the
garage where the machine Is kept II
Maynes was there. When told that he
had taken the car out she ordered his
discharge.
When the chauffeur learned that he
had been dismissed he went to the Berg
strom home and, according to Mrs. Berg
strom, who was forced 20 summon a
physician after the interview. made such
a disturbance that ne was elected by
several men servants. He threatened %
return. and when he made good his
threat Detective Haggcrty was waiting
for him.
Mr.. Bergstorrn said last night that
Maynes had been in his employ about
three months. He also said that his
reason for pushing a case Of larceny
against him was because another Of his
chauheurs had practically ruined an ex-
pensive car. and he wanted 70 teach his
men a lesson. The car which Maynes
vas hired to drive is valued at $4,000
New-York tribune., 1910-03-26
RECEIPTS CROPPING.
Roth Customs and Internal
RcUenHe Shoe Increase.

Washington. March 3-Baslng the.r
judgment or :he receipts for the first eight
months Of the current fiscal year. S11.T19-
i3s. internal revenue officials say the total
for 1910 VIII show an advance OF sl3.O00o00
over the amount estimated By Commis-
sloner Cahell. S23.eOGJo. IN his annual re-
port.
Customs receipts also are coming in at
such q rate as % lead 20 the belief that II
they continue AZ their present ratio Secre-
tary MacVeash's estimate of {sa-.o00,o0J
revenue from that source In 1910 viii be
verified. Up TO the present time they have
aggregated s2i7.G63Ifs.
Internal revenue receipts for February
were fls.4io.1.o. an increase over February.
1879. of N.S5.c19. Corporation taxes in
January and February We're Sl7.4i6 Re-
ceipts from spirits In February were sll.-
2l9.6i3. an Increase over the corresponding
month 90 the preceding year OF N.2570,5
There was an increase of SITI.OlO In the
revenue from the tax on cigarettes.
New-York tribune., 1910-03-26
Liberia WANTS HELP.
Wenaced by Great Britain and
France, Con- m isSiOn Sans

Washington. March 25.-Pressed on one
side by France and by Great Britain on
the other. Liberia iz between two mill
stones. which threaten TO grind il of the
map unless il has the support OF some
r<wer commensurate IN strength, with
Great B-:Iaia and France.
I1at Is ore of the principal conclusions
expressed n the report Of the American
commission 10 Liberia. which was trans.
miited TO Congress to-day By PresldeD,
Taft with 4 special message. hfter re-
viewing the dangers which threaten l.
beria thc commission makes the foIIovj,r
recommendation:
That the United States extend its al,
20 il,e5ia N ne prompt settlement II her
That The United States enable IJber,,
10 refund lis deit by assumins as 9. ..,Isr'
eLlee Tor the payment o. Oili-tf.onS Irder
sech an aTranse ensent the control and col
lecston Ot II tcfiIu customs.
Ahat The En.ted States lend its assist
49, & 10 reform the iaterrai finances OF Ii
That The United States aid ir orr,r.zfr,,
fr0ntier police. ~
That the United states establish and
maintain research station there
That the United StateS feoDer The ores-
ilon ilon ot establishing naval coalIng station
Ia Liberia.
Inc reform programme adopted on the
sdviee ~ Great Britain Is condemned b,.
the commission. and the causes are d.
SERTED In the report az the bane'iBe ~
British officials I'm 1900" which resu,te5 H.
a frontier police onlcered largely by Brit
ish That feature the commission declares
impossible for the good Of Liberia.
IN summarizing conditions the commits
sloh says hat help from the United states
Is demanded. as Great Britain and France
are not IN position 90 give disinterested as
slstance. Suggestions have also beer made
10 the Liherian government by the COM
mission. hut 'he whole situation is summe5
up as hopeless for the little nation unless
tie United States helps her