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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
IN TWO WEEKS, 7
Incendiary Fires Continue to
Puzzle Fire Department.
Firebug Has Become an Ever
Present Menace.

Seven incendiary fires, some of them
endangering hundreds of thousands of
dollars worth of property, have been
handled by the Topeka fire depart
ment in the last two weeks. Such
fires have become SO common that
they are a constant source of worry
and anxiety to Joseph Hanlon, fire
marshal. The whole fire departmen t
is on its toes constantly because of the
fire bug. The matter is no nearer a
solution than it was a week ago.
The fire at the Raney cement plant
at sol East Curtis street last night was
just another added to the list. 1t did
less than SIS worth of material dam
age, but it did more than that much
damage to Chief Hanlon's nervous sys-
tenn. It meant that the fire bug is
still on the job and that fire may
break out anywhere at any time.
The Raney plant is near the Kaw
Milling company's buildings, to which
a fire was set last week. J. E. Cudney,
Waterman for the Kaw mill, discover
ed the Raney fire. It was on the sec
ond floor of d cement and frame build
ing and had been started by setting
fire to oily waste pulled from the jour
nal of a nearby freight car. Cudney
and o. E. Raney put the fire out with
a bucket of water before all the waste
had been burned, and before the fire
department arrived.
List of Fires.
The list of incendiary fires has
grown with startling rapidly the last
two weeks. The list to date follows:
Residence of John Barrett at 1926
Fillmore street. One fire was discov-
cred and extinguished by the depart
ment and another burned itself out in
a closely sealed closet.
Schick mattress factory. Waste had
been taken from a freight car and
piled on a window sill, then touched
off with match.
Inter-Ocean Milling com pany. Fire
had burned slowly in the elevator for
hours before it was discovered. 1t was
in place where there was no chance
of fire without human interference.
Little damage was done because of the
nature of the surroundings.
Kaw Milling company. Oily waste
had been piled on sill of the elevator
and fire applied. Owing to early dis
covery little damage was done.
Kaw Manufacturing company. The
building was filled with green baskets
curing for the spring trade. There
was no fire, no electric wires and no
other possible means for the building
to take fire without being set ATTIRE /
The building and it's contents were !
completely destroyed.
The Santa Fe bridge approach was 4
set afire in some unaccountable man /
ner and badly damaged. Chief Han /
ION charges the fire to the fire bug /
or fire bugs.
Following this long list came the |
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

fire at the Raney plant last night
look for the fire tonight but such
fires have become the rule and he will
not be surprised at anything. All Of
the mills and manufacturing plants
have taken the chief at his word and
in order to assist IN the protection of
their property have employed armed
watchmen to work day and night out
side their buildings. Scarcely day
passes that a new Waterman is not
sworn in by Mayor J. E. House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

| will give a Christmas tree party
| Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
| There are 33 urchins going to school
and 33 will take part in the Christ
mas play SO that their parents can
have their seats. Christmas tree in
vitAtions made by The children have
| school and q Dlaylet 1.-THE Christmas
| story is to be given.
| Glass G1azing and Paint Miller &
! Gillespie, IS K. A Phone 955.-Adv.
! Albert williams, the farm hand who
dislocated his neck yesterday. is in
| a fair way to recover, according to
| his physician, DR.. H. w. Roby. Will
| liams who has been employed for
many years on the farm of Geo. w.
Stiles. south of Highland Park, was
thrown from a load of hay Tuesday
noon. He landed on his head, dis
locating one of the bones of his neck.
The accident caused partial paralysis.
This morning the sufferer was re-
moved to St. Francis hospital where
DR.. Roby succeeded in replacing the
bone. Williams has regained the use
of his entire body, and in all prob
ability will entirely recover.
Glass and glazing. call s4s. j. &
Jones Paint Co.-Adv-
The members of the Square Circle
met at luncheon today at the Ma
tional hotel. E. B Coe presided as
chairman L. c.. Rain gave a brief
talk Sanford farrell was elected to
membership. The Square Circle is an
organization of Topeka men who meet
twice a month at lunch and get
together session.
Xmas Framing. Goes, SIS Kansas
kve.-Adv.
BaIthasar Bagdigian of the Kansas
A iS i=it n
Topeka friends. Mr.. Bagdigian is an
Armenian and is studying to be
newspaper writer. He recently lee
tured in Topeka on the massacres in
Armenia For the past year he has is
been unable to communicate with his
parents who are in that country.
Mrs. Virginia Davis, stenographer
in the office of Governor Capper, was
today taken to St. Francis hospital,
where she will undergo an operation
DR.. ]. W. Howard, Dentist. sos Kan
sas Ave. Phone 714.-Adv.
Professor and Mrs. Frank L Snow
of the Kansas State Agricultural col
Iege at Manhattan arrived in Topeka
Wednesday afternoon to spend the
holidays Mr.. Snow was with the
State Journal until last, September.
Fl. Fl Raymond, Foot Specialist.
Painless. SEA Madison. Phone 1850.
ADV.
Damages to the amount of $4,000
are asked for by JacintO Varroso in
personal damage suit against the Chi
cago Rock Island x Pacific Railway
company filed in the Shawnee county
district court this afternoon Varroso
states in his petition that he was en-
ployed by the defendant company as
q laborer near Nolland October II and
that he was permanently injured when
the hand car on which he was riding
jumped the track He also charges
that the railroad company refused him
medical attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
GApPER I'M DOUBT
Chicago Doctor Wants to Take
Ore of States COnvicts.
Sends Money to Pay Travelling
Expenses From Lansing.
STATE NOT SO SURE ABOUT IT
Officials Say He Is Wanted in
Several States.
Surgeon Declares He Can Be
Cured of Tendencies.
STATE NOT SO SURE ABOUT IT

Promising the cure of Winston
Salisbury. a convict, DR.. E. H. Pratt of
Chicago. today urged Governor Cap
per to permit the prisoner to go to
Chicago for an operation. DR.. Pratt,
a well known Chicago specialist, has
taken keen interest in Salisbury. He
not only promises to perform the OPP
Grafton. but today sent S25 to the gov
ernor's office to pay Salisbury's eX-
penSeS to Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
END RAILROAD TROUBLE
Strike of Switch1nen ON Chicago Roads
Avertcd by Action of General
Managers Committee.

Chicago. Dec 22.-Settlement of the
threatened strike of 1000 switchmen
employed by the railroad entering
Chicago was announced today with
the word that the railroad general
man.. gers committee had agreed to
the employees contention that trans
fer trains should include cabooses for
the accommodation of the t-airmen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
Fine Capital Food Dealers

Washington, Dec 22.-Twert y-six
local food dealers, indicted for viola
ton of the Sherman law in combining
to raise the price of food during the
first weeks of the European war
pleaded nolle ccnten6re today and
were fined SIS each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
LOCAL MENTION.

The Esperanto club met Tuesday
noon at the Central Y. NJ. c. A. in
regular session. The official banner
was placed on the table reserved for
members so they might know where
the club was dining. Those present at
the Esperanto dinner were: DR.. w. j.
Robb, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Iempenau,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Organ, DR. N. NJ.
Grist, George Lyon. Mr.. and Mrs. A..
A. Austin, John Boggs and Lee Sid
we'll Glasses will soon be organized
for instruction. AT the close of the
meeting the diners sang the internaz
tionaI anthem called La Espero."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
Protest on Storage Rule.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Representa-
tives of shippers and merchants III
New York and adjacent territory pro
tested today to the interstate COM
merce commission against the rail-
roads proposal to reduce from 80 to
8 days the time now allowed for free
storage on export shipments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Joseph W Roe, So years of age, died
Tuesday night at the home of his son.
c. C. Roe, of S34 Clay street. Funeral
ARRANGEMENTS will be announced later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
DEATHS And funerals.

Karl Schaumm. 60 years of age,
died this morning at his home. 215
North Locust street Funeral ar
rangements will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

A brilliantly decorated cedar tree
has been placed in the lobby of the
Central Y. NJ. c. "A. The building is
decorated and will be until New Years
eve, when the open house party will
be given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Notice you are invited to attend a
free dance given by the Yeomen in
Bates hall. 9Th and jackson streets,
Dec. %. Doers Union unsteady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Christmas books. new books,
half price. 1000 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22


coat. made to measure. see Olof Elk
berg, 70s Kansas Ave. End floor
Adv.
The dog license tags for 1916
| manufactured by Charles Trap, were
delivered at the city building today.
There are 1900 tags in all and unless
the mad-dog scare dies out soon and
people quit killing dogs there is go
ing to be a big surplus. The tags
are diamOnd-shaped. Two thousand
of them, for male dogs, are made of
brass and 20G of them to be sold for
females, are made of aluminium.
Mirror Work. Goes. SIS Kansas
Ave.--Adv.
The membership campaign of the
Central Y. NJ. c. A. is drawing to a
close. Red stars have been placed on
the name cards in the lobby when each
gentleman brought in new member.
This is H A. Jungl<s, the membership
secretary's, system of keeping public
books.
Painless dental work at moderate
prices at the White Dental Parlors. sos
Kansas Ave-, Phone 714.-Adv.
Topeka high school organizations
are getting their pictures taken for
the classbook. Each body met this
week to make a date with photog-
DIR. Charles Lyngar. dentist, 500
Kansas Ave. phone 714.-Adv.
The prescription for grip as advo-
Gated by a local hospital is: Take
asperin and quinine every three hours.
Quit work when the back first begins
to ache and go tc bed. Drink all the
water you want and keep from chill
ing Most cases of grip are rapidly
broken up this way, the authorities
say.
See Mr.. and Mrs. s. Z. Mcfarland
if you are needing glasses. sos Kansas
ave.-Adv.
The Birds Christmas Carol was
given this afternoon at the Topeka
high school,. The playlet took the
mothers and relatives of the actors
and students were present.
Suits and overcoats dry cleaned 75c-
Topeka Laundry Co. Phone $685.
Adv.
One Topeka show window has a fas-
cinating display of skates and steel ,
traps. PaSsersby smile at the savage
steel traps with their single and double
springs but they are a matter of much
interest to boys from to L years OF
age. A few small boys get a revenue
from the sale of skunk hides and an
occasional muskrat skin.
Prize Masquerade Ball at Kellam
hall. Monday, Dec. 27.-Adv.
The kindergarten at Potwin school |
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

states will swing into for Roose-
welt, if he is our candidate" the COM
mitteeman said. I'VE are not taking
any more chances; We are out to win
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

DIR. Charles Lyngar. dentist, 500
Kansas Ave. phone 714.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Painless dental work at moderate
prices at the White Dental Parlors, sos
Kansas Ave-, Phone 714.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Topeka high school organization:
are getting their pictures taken fol
the classbook. Each body met thi:
week to make a date with a photog-
rapher and prescribe the uniform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

For a popular priced suit or over
coat. made to measure, see Olof Elk
berg, 70S Kansas Ave. End floor
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Professor and Mrs. Frank L Snow
of the Kansas State Agricultural col
lege at Manhattan arrived in Topeka
Wednesday afternoon to spend the
holidays. Mr.. Snow was with the
State Journal until last, september.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

DR.. ]. W. HOWARD, Dentist, sos Kan
sas Ave, Phone 714.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Glass. Glazing and Paint. Miller &
Gillespie, SsS x. A. Phone 955--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

The Birds Christmas Carol was
given this afternoon at the Topeka
high school. The playlet took the
place of a closing program and many
mothers and relatives of the actors
and students were present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

H H Raymond, Foot Specialist.
Painless. 524 Madison. Phone 1850.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Mrs. Virginia Davis, stenographer
in the office of Governor Capper, was
today taken to St. Francis hospital,
! where she will undergo an operation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

See Mr.. and Mrs. s Z. Mcfarland
if you are needing glasses. sos Kansas
aVe.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Prize Masquerade Ball at Kellam
hall, Monday, Dec. 27.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

Suits and overcoats dry cleaned 75c.
/ Topeka Laundry Co. Phone S653.-
!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-22

The kindergarten at Potwin school
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
STRIKE CRISIS FOR
 NORWAY LIBERALS

CHBISTIANIh. June l4-The Libcr- al party now in power is confronted with a political crisis in the fate of the bin for the compulsory arbitra- tiou of labor disputes which Is one of the main blanks Of its platform. Threats of a general strike caused a pOstponemeut Of the measure last year, as the cabinet wanted the cen- tennial of the Norwegian constitution : to be celebrated peacefully. But now no such sentimental season exists, the Liberals face new election and tEc threat of a general strike has been renewed.
 Forced arbitration of labor disputes 1 is bitterly opposed by the trade uni- ons. since by it they would be depriy- ed Of the right to strike Employers also object tO having to arbitrate every time labor makes a demand and to losing their right to declare lock outs. Thus for entirely opposing req ] sons conservative capitalists and so- ciallsts ulionists have joined in fight against the Liberals, who repre- sent the small householders, farmers. salaried men and the like, or 40 per cent of the voters.
 One section of the labor bin has the support Of employers and men. lt provides for forced mediation before strike or lockout is declared When either party has a grievance, no ac- ton can be taken until a conference has been held before a government committee But fl mediation fails. ei- ther side may take such action as it pleases.
 As this is the last session of Parlia- mont before a new election the radi- calls must submit the bin in its en- tirely according to is prediction promise. II the forced arbitration sec tion should pass within the next few weeks. the Socialists will carry out their theats, already served, of a gem eral strike, affecting 10000 union and 8O.O0O non-union laborers. All branch es of skilled labor are nionized Such a strike would badly cripple the coun- try
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
3lo0d RiSIngS Begin
 A Mere SPeCk  Stop Them From Grow ing Large and
 Dangerous,

Nearly everyone who uses & 6. for the blood recalls friend who went throulh untold suffering as the result of mere pimplc or small blood rising host oi people did mot realize. uutl ino late. what may result from tight etln esetllnl hf@s .ons But they recovered. ii Nillahc auu haWlet every crosaroac and aHaN back oh the road ls someone who Wul tell }ou how & S H. tho famous blood purlher restored his health.
 it la most interesting fact that this rfmarka hle vegetable medicine over- nHuls lnc blood in manner that eE- cites curious minds
 but 70 ants lu accordance with ac- cepieu phEHoloEIcal laws and vet ita Durcf la almost beyond cumnreheuefon Go those who are welded to euch druea as mercury ralomeI arsenic f0Gida of potash. copper and other hanpfuI lu- nueuccs which ai tbe world banra silent testlmony to thcIr deatructige tendencies.
 8 is indeed a naturo.s trinuta tc what we need and H - -fts- sl note that in almost any drug store throughout the country vou win 0rf lt resuilariy iin stock Get bottle to- peculiar case. write to the Medical Adviser of The Swift Specific Co., i0C Swift Bldg. Atlauta, Ga. Our word for e. he ls one of Geureia's aunrc ciafo0 specialists, retired from active practice. but proud of his nome and of hl1 rec4gui1eq HhliltN
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
NooALEa sEINc EoRTIEIEo.

DOUGLAS. June Villa consul Aeuaya stated tonight that he had been requested by Governor Maytore- ma to deny the report that entrench- meuts ar being dug at Nogales fac ing the American border The Con sul also stated that two American mechanics now at Hermosiilo are re- pairing @ biplane Co be used in the operations around Augua prieta
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
REVIEW OF FRANK CASE WEARS ENDS.

Atlanta. June Testimony for and against Leo Frank as presented at his trial and in subsequent court proceedings, was reviewed before Governor Slaton today at the hearing on Franks application for a commu tation Of the death sentence When the hearing is resumed Wednesday w M. Howard will complete the argu- ment on behalf of Frank and the ease will then be submitted finally to the Governor
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

stood to 8 for the Boosters. who in their next two times at bat added three more The Grays secured au- other run in the seventh, which fin. ished their scoring for the game, Che final being Boosters g. Grays G.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
MHIIE soK eAr HARn

WASHINGTON. June l4-The vis- itors punched hits with passes and eyened up the series The hitting of Fournier and Foster and the fielding of Collins were the features. The latter had seventeen put outs without an error
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
TleERs EVEN sERIEs

PHILADELPHIA, June 1f- Timely batting and the locals fielding errors gave the visitors the victory Gov eleskie held the locals to three hits one being a triple by SlrUpk
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY Kansas City at Baltimore. St. Louis at Newark Pittsburg at Brooklyn. Chicago at Buffalo.
 No games played yesterday.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
TAlLENDERs IN TIE GAME

CINCINNATI June 14.-By some steady hitting and taking advantage of the locals every misplay the vis- itors crept up 10 a tie after the locals had obtained an early lead by batting porritt freely
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
BED sOX TAKE SECOND

BOSTON. June 14.-Joe Wood pitch ed in hh old time form. Grany's sim gle after Jackson tripled scored the visitors only run
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
PHILLIE8 LENoTHEN LEAD

PlTTSBURG June 14.-A brilliant pitchers battle ended in the eleventa inning when Mamaux weakened and
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

Batteries Mitchell Harsted and O'Neiu Wood and Cady.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY St Louis at New York Cleveland at Boston. Chicago at Washington. Detroit at Philadelphia.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
YANKEES FouRrH sTRAIGHT

NEW YORK. June l4-The locals went back into the first division to- day. Cree pinch hitter. drove in the winning run in the tenth inning of the second game. The first game was a siugging match six homers be- ing hatlad out
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

Batteries Coyaleskie and Stanase Bush and schang McAvoy
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
WIN PITCHERS BATTLE

Schneider Ames Toney and Clark DODGERS WIN PITCHERS BATTLE ST LOUIS, June l4.-Three singles and two sacrifices in the fourth gave the visitors the victory Long scored the only tally 10 the locals in the sec- ond on a triple and Dolans sacrifice
 R. IT, E. Brooklyn ] St. Louis 1 Batteries Smith and McCarty. Doak Perdue and Snyder Gonzales. Boston at Chicago. rain.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

Joel Nj. Foster, the wealthy poul. tryman of Browns Mills, N. J., and son of T. J. Foster of Scranton, Pa, president of the International Cor respondence Schools, who was ar- rested in Mobile, Ala, in January, 1914, in company with his eighteen yer-old stenographer, pretty Deluah t Bradley of Pemberton, N J., was found guilty of the charge of immor- ality a few days ago and fined S1OO and costs in the Mobile city court.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

the visitors scored three runs on four singles and an out Alexander had twelve strikeJuts
 R II. E Philadelphia ! Pittsburg Q Batteries Alexander and Kllifer.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

"'i~N~ HEN PLAY QUAY Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at st Louis. New York at Cincinnali Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
COAST LEAGUE

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 Teams travelinE
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15

Batteries Perritt and Meyers Schneider Ames Toney and Clark.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-06-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE

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FEDERAL LEAGUE

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BOOsTERs

3s 6 10 "A l3
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-16
Conference with Won BeTnStOrtt
Is Arranged.
LATTER TO CALL ON WILSON
Lusitania Case Is Great Obstacle in
AmicabIe Adjustment of Contro-
versy--FaiIure of Germany to Dis
avow Act or Offer Some Form of
PREPARATION Hurts.

Washington, July 15.-Secretary
Of State Lansing and Count Won
Rernstorff, the German ambassador,
met informally while both were at
luncheon, and later in the day Lam
sing made it known that within a few
days he will hold a conference with
the ambassador.
1t Is understood also that the am
bassador will call upon President
Wilson on the latter's return from
Cornish, N. H., and discuss with him
the points raised in the latest Ger
man note.
Considerable significance Is at.
tached to the forthcoming confer
ence between the secretary of state
and Ambassador Won Bernstorff. 1t
was learned at the state department
that Won Bernstorff is in constant
touch with his government by WIRE
less. This Is taken to mean that he
Is thoroughly acquainted with the ex-
tent to which Germany Is willing to
go to reach an amicable settlement.
lusitania Case Vital.
The belief is growing here, based
On admissions of high administration
officials, that the strongest obstacle
TO an early settlement Is Germany's
refusal to formally disavow the sink
ing Of the Lusitania and to offer some
form of reparation for the loss Of
American lives. Consequently, the
view is taken that if Germany would
60 this far the administration would
consider that it had made substantial
progress and in its next communion
ton would take an attitude less Sc
we're than that which it assumed in
the other two notes.
1t is believed that something to this
effect will be communicated to the
German ambassador before many DAYS
have passed, with the expectation that
he will use his influence with his gov
ernment to bring about the desired
rac,1fc