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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03
FOR The NATIONAL DEFENSE
Large Merchant Marine vitality Necessary n; IN, Ev. f W.
BY ALEXANDER r. SMITH
ntende Neu,Y orL "A.
superintendent New YORK Maritime Exchange

The statement was made public
recently. In a Washington dis
patch. that officials OF the Navy
Department are making a census
of American merchant vessels
with a view to their use by the
Government in the event of war,
and this even included available
vessels on the Great Lakes. But
little attention has been given the
matter, and almost no editorial
comment has resulted. And yet.
the fact that such a census is be-
ing taken. and that merchant
ships are necessary in the event
OF war. are matters of vast ma
uonal significance.
The Indifference shown by the
press really constitutes a mirror
rejecting an actual lack Of APP
probation of the significance OF
the transcendent reason why this
country should have a merchant
marine OF its own. There are no
keener people than those OF the
United States, no people whose
scent for news Is so acute, none
better able 10 view the natter
from every possible side and pre-
sent its various aspects TO their
readers than the editorial writer's
OF American newspapers.
Were the press OF the United
States as appreciative OF the i'm
portance OF the naval census OF
merchant ships as Il should be.
and thus disposed to present tts
Importance to the public as the
people should understand IL. we
would now have a merchant ma
rlne commensurate with our ma
tional needs. This is but an
other way OF saying that when
the press OF the country wakes.
up in dead earnest to the need
OF an American merchant marine.
Congress quickly will see that the
nation has one.
Needing a merchant marine. as
this country does. for purposes
OF national defense. nothing
whatever should prevent the ma
ton from having IL. No sacri-
nee Is too great to fortify the ma
ton adequately TO provide neces-
sary defensive instrumentalitfes
nor In such a matter is expense
deserving OF consideration.
When, a century and a quarter
ago. Thomas jefferson said.
speaking OF marine, that as a
branch OF industry IL is valuable.
out as resource OF defense
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

used In promoting the elections in
favor OF the Robin ministry.
The exposures OF alleged overpay.
ments to contractors on the parlia.
ment buildings of the province of
Manitoba came in February last. after
a year OF charges and rumors. In the
summer Of 1914 the Robin govern.
ment' which had been in power since
1897 was openly accused OF corrup-
ton. and Sir Redmond called for a
general election. His government was
returned victorious.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

rfiFhbors always know the truth The
neighbors say. They are 20 poor the
morrow grub On never sure. and vet
YOU'D think them millionairca. Tho
VS. they put on foolish airs They
arc 30 proud that they would die be-
Ore theyd take an offered pie. or We
would send them things 10 eat-tbevd
lhfoW such handouts in tho street "
bow happy are The abioct drovca. who
huddle round their empty stoves. and
mfkf no secret ~ their rricf but
loully flamor Tor relief COMPARED
WIN naughty folks like these. who
Try io Tild their mlaorioFf
ofEs Matthes AdamaJ
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03
UNCLE WALT: Ripping Rhymes.
SHABBY GENTEEL

How poIgnsnt is tho Dot OF those
who would concesn financial woes.
and To- TO make their neighbors think
fheif fortunes ere not on The blink
They I've on crufts and cabbage soup.
end have no comforts ln their coop.
they have 90 save and skimp and
pinch suil slipping backp 1rd inch
b. inch. on wants hard lessons they
ere schooied and they think they
have tfe neighbors fooled Their
front re- brave. but an in vain. lu
vain che pinchinr and me pain that r
fharIcr fhan "a acrpents tooth the
tcoDyrrhL 1918 - q
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03
TIE BUSINESS or MATslMoNy

Cleveland Plain Dealer
~ l0 o'clock tomorrow morning Z
viii bo prepared to answer your pro.
pusal of marriage
Why the delay"
"lf gives me Time f0 play fair with
another suifor ff boz doesn't come
across when no hears OF your oHor.
300 take you
Under The circumstance q must
ulfhdraw my Offer
Must your Then under the circum
stances waive The other chance and
take you
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

How odd r. way haa Tlme'
The moments chat ae deemed
The greatest long eco
Are nov no more esteemed
Bot Oh. the mrm0rfrr.
The fraEiic dreams chat Gins
A. on old ruins bloom
shy fiourra of the spring
They unrrr with ua afU
f1 fresh. familiar ruIes.
Reminder ~ ODD rrarr.
or other lands end .kier.
a whisper Dob thc duck
a kindly word. o. smile
They street. ua from fha raaf.
and on our moods bsruur
We save them nDf thought
III fhat dim lone ego.
Nov with halo bright
Of love they rirnHn end rl0ef
furInrfieid ucpubu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03
NO RECOMMENDATION.

Tit-Bits.
This car" said the DEMONSTRATED
Is almost human. Perhaps you have
noticed "
Yes. / have" said Binks. dryly. 1T
reminds me Of several men / know
been smoking ever since we left the
garage, and the last hill we climbed
II pulled like a porpoise. Haven't YOU
something that Is less human and more
generally satisfactory"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

"Oh. for a draught OF vintage, thar
hath been
Coold a long age in the deem
delved earth
Tasting of Flora and the country
green,
Dance and Provencal song ana
sunburnt mirth!"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

Governor Willis Of Ohio. has both the
moral and the legal right to remove
Democratic officials. the hangover cox
creatures. who have been doing their
best 20 undermine and discredit his ad-
minlstration.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

The Cobb County. Georgia. grand jury
Is Investigating" the Frank iynchinR.
and the Judges charge that they were
not compelled TO do detective work 10
perform their duties" forecasts what
their finding will be.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

Nov that Germany has receded from
It's position with regard 20 It's subma-
rine tactics. u r. time 10 put the pres
sure on Great Britain for her interfer-
ence with our trade interests
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

long ffUrium
here avn OF hr aaId frrhIF o. boz
frIf lhe luviur hands making hIm conn
PORTABLE wv here an Ir In heaven
Nn. dear r0Orf hIa devoted wife d
nal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

While 81 Is possible that Evelyn Thaw
may not be gem OF purest ray serene
she gave up something dearer than her
life to save her migrate husband from
the electric chair. who now seeks 10 di-
vorce her. charging. among other things.
"desertion". What a waggish world this
Is
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

Deer have become ao plentiful in pora-
N.niaa county that farmers are corn.
pinluinF that the animals are eating IN
LnNlr crops state Game Warden u a
flNut Hn't says that nr a. result of the
n. NlNnfIuN laws deer will become an
riFnufuI ar rabbits. THE new game faur
makes Do "a serious uffeurr fn rhnan deer
Win rnhhItF end the hunting season has
ltNHNn iHffn fn increase and multiply in
Lnr mountain regions rnft rapidly Tho
lhlrk nunfrhruHn. growing uu where fhr
NIs tInuf HnH been cut serves aH good
NIdinf places Tor them. ard the docs
may raise their lawns boz Frr1frr safety.
MOTOR D. a Bennett former auditor
0f The state and editor. died af hf- home
near HununEt0n on Monday lasf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

What's IN a name7 Why Constabls
Pkg. q ST Vernon. Illinois. claims he
can beat the record of a st. Louis your
maud. who ate 90 pancakes AZ one sit
ting. n be- is allowed "a bottle OF beer
with every ten cakes. a. a wash.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

With concrete deficit before him,
Secretary McAdoo Eiibiy shouts that
there is no call for bond issue and
alrs we'll with the administration. In
other words. "a - up TO the taxpayers
Of the nation TO walk the floor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03
RAISED BY MACHINERY.

Kansas city Journal
"A mechanical age. truly"
How now"
Il just saw an incubator babv being
lulled TO sleep by a grapaphone."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

INC establishment o. the foot-and-
NOUN disease quarantine in West Viz
ana may De- put into force I'd anv ttr,s.
acCordinE 90 the announcement mad
saturday IN Charleston bv Comrnfaeoirer
on Agriculture n. o. williams who re.
l4rnnd from Grcenhrier county Tho
niaEue hhf broken out again iu northern
llllmola ana New York but the federal
authoriueg report they have Do under
control If any new cases should BE-
reported. however. Williams said he viii
nAr the shipment n Ell live stock iced.
trictF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

The Democrats Of Kentucky have de-
clared for county unit local ortion.
which IL observing the safety nrst.'
rule.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

One o. the chief attractions az the
clarkshurg fair was Adjutant General
Bond and HE rlittering staff.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

Germany o. probably realizing that DO
is time 10 be delivered from her fool
friends In the United states
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

The new State Pair. which opens next
week viii be. la every sense. the pco-
pies fair
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

The Democratic party Be- Carrying "a lot
Of prosperity cortraband. and stands 20
be summarized IN November 1915
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

viii amount 70 approrinafefy 600 80
ou-nsis, which. selling AZ 81 per bushoI
wguid net the farmers o. the state a. :
@yvsvvV. enough funds 20 run the state
government This estimate is bseed
upon rig res compiled from the reporte
tgoelNed ~ the office OF Commiasioner
OF Agriculture ~. + Williams
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

ferhaps never In the history Of com
Inercial orchardinE IN Berkeley count y
la tnc Martinsburg World. has higher
produced N''ii
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations
may she always be in the right; but country right or
wrong" STEPHEN DECATUR
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

Last week William Asbbur, rr.s.,,..,
! 1nls 3Itice with two OF the finest ar
pses that We have seen this season Gre
~ tnem weighed one and "a ouarter
bounds and was almost 5 inches IN 80
4 N.Illi erence. The other weighed a lltfie
"Fef a pound-West Union Record
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03
IKE oHuRraHnD

rair weather for tn, fslr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

The coal loading record ~ 49,. ~.
eseake and ohio railroad for the monte
s,,.s,-s, ust passed all former records
amounting TO 2.420.63O tons
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

.ti15s. Minnie Murphy and her five
,,ti.l N. claiming 20 be from a point 80
I.le- south OF sutton. arrived In tbIs
c.ty Yesterday. after n pedestrian ,rio
~ nearly zOemfles. 20 Join her husba1i
mo ,ne said. was employed somewhere
Chronicle fost-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03

| ~ ntington Is going 10 set out ooa
shNoe trees during the late autumn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-03
THE STATE PRESS


democrats seem to have decided tha,
me me easiest way to get rid OF senator
nliton Is 70 let him have the nomina-
oioh TO succeed himself. ana then n,
s,e good Republican put him on the
shelf.-Weston Independent.
road bond victory in WvominV
rotniy Is one which should cause srrs,..
80 tylns m Huntington. In the opinio,
fa.oh. y. A NOrthcott one a. IN
LOT, orsnost good road boosters IN a,,nt
me sh9 Ceoell county. He saws thar
Sun,r,e,s ~ IN wyoming county and
s.eEs county are indicatfve % 49,
usiii ma, tnat me southern end OF the tate
go hscao me Northern IN road buildinC
fh -. .ovNs forward TO the time when
ofe ,hern counties viii be a networL
OF nard roads. connecting Ali ~ ~
souI1ty seats. he believes thai ,h,.ss
Soads, together with the aufomobile III
,.s. mere 10 bring forward the vast and
~ area OF the Southern half of
- STATE than even the raiiroads
huntington Herald Dispatch.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-06

his letter of March 81, complained
that employers do not treat their help
justly. Tenants may make the same
kind of complaints. Interview the
thousands of tenants in Chicago and
you will hear many a story of petty
tyranny and denial Of justice on the
part of the landlords.
The fact is that there can be no
equity in a forced business relation,
when one of the parties is financially
weaker than the other. We see ex-
emplifcations of this in the relations
between employers and tn employed,
landlords and tenants.
What is the remedy? Establish
equal legal rights to the earth as pro-
posed by Henry George in Progress
and Poverty Weller, 1908 Keel
er aV.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-06
REPLY TO FERGUSON.

-
J. T. Ferguson decries the injection of
religion in politics because it contra
Venes with our national constitution.
But after assimilating his narrative
it seems to me the chief concern to
our correspondent is the fact that
Catholic holds Office, and if too many
are indicted into Office that, of
course, collides with our constitution.
Does Mr.. Ferguson know that the
constitution of the U. S. DEGREES that
every citizen shall have the unim-
peachable prerogatiVe and freedom to
practice his religion regardless of his
sect? That there is no amendment
clause prohibiting a Catholic from
ascending to public Office? That
when he exhibits such a discriminat-
ing spirit against Catholicism and
moves to incite insurgency against
this sect he violates that section of
the constitution referred to above?
He intimates that when a religious
denomination assumes a proportion
of vastness the people in general
should initiate against it Then we
are to infer that any nation, COM
monwealth, corporation, family or
individual elevating too highly should
be opposed so that its progress be ar
rested. If this were the case, what
a pitiable world this would be?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-06

He concludes his articles by aseail-
ing citizens who fail to send their
children to public schools. And he
would disfranchise any voter who
fails to do so. Obviously he purpos-
es to adopt a constitution of anti
Catholicism. l wonder if he pauses
to consider what an extra burden
would befall the taxpayers if they
were constrained to educate the thou
sands of children now attending pa
rochial schools. And the knowledge
CLEANED there is not to be disparaged.
And the religious training received in
conjunction with other studies is a
golden asset. A God-fearing man is
benefit to the community and not a
detriment. The Catholic church and
its devout adherents do not incline to
interfere with other sects, not alone
the governments, and they do not
wish to brook interference.
Because one or a certain group of
Catholics who ascend to political Of
fees prove recreant las is the case
with persons of other denomina-
tions), the Catholic church, it's fun
damental principles and its devout
adherents should not be the subject
of an unjust TRADE. Bigotry should
be relegated to oblivion. - John A.
Driscoll.
-O-O
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14
TELEGRAPH BRIEF

Springfield, To. - Battle between
Italian miners and officers at Sesser,
Franklin county, Illinois, with threats
to lynch miner now held in Jail at
Benton, reported to Gov. Dunno by
Italian Consul Picco.
Neutrality-suspicious. las, 900 acres
in former Flathead reservation, Mon
tana, will be sold to highest bidders
during August, interior department
aE.tOunced
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14

FEDERAL OFFICIALS PROBING
ANTI-AELIES PLOT
Washington, July 14.-ThoUgh it is
true that the United States secret.
service suspects a widespread anti
allies terrorist plot in this country, it
has not yet made sufficient progress
with it's investigation to have definite
proof, it was learned here today on
good authority. -
That this supposed conspiracy in
Guided an attempt to kill or Hdnap
British Ambassador Spring-Rice on
his way by automobile from J. P.
MOrgan's home to Willard STaight's
residence on Long Island Monday
night could not be verified.
There was also a formal official
denial that the ambassador was being
especially guarded. In fact, however,
it was known that both the secret
service and the Washington police
were keeping a more than usually
alert watch on the embassy.
Concerning the secret services
suspicion that an organized conspi-
racy exists to plant bombs on ships
leaving American ports under the
allies flags, there was less mystery.
More Of these attempts-most of
them frustrated said to have
occurred than has been made pub
lie. Officials were understood to
hold the opinion that while individual
cranks might have been considered
responsible if there had been only one
or two such cases, there had been so
many and of so nearly the same
character as strongly to suggest a
single master mind behind all of
them --
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14

CIRCUEAl tl@iNs WAX SE1ObtS VI
AMERICAN TACTICS
The Chicago American wishes it
had never declared war on Servia.
Servia - first name Mike - licked
the alleged prize tough guy of the
Americans circulation staff, scared
two more out of their boots and is
now getting aid from the Daily News.
SerYia has the newsstand at Bel
mont av. and Clark st. The Hearst
paper, SeHvia claims, tried to make
him take daily from so to Is papers
more than he could sell. This is an
old stunt Of the Hearst paper" ex-
planned Servia. "The boys have to
pay for the papers whether they sell
them or not" The practice proves a
great aid in boosting paid circuIa-
ton. i.
If a newsboy protests against hav-
ing to "eat" so many extra papers
he is likely to suffer physically.
when refused to take so many
more than could sell the wagon
man, he tried to beat me up with a
horse SHOE, said Servia, in broken
tongue.
Servia licked the wagon man
soundly. Then, he claims, they got
him down in the police captains Of
flee and bIuffed him into paying the.
doctors bill. He thought if he did
not he would have to go to prison.
Monday four husky newsseIlers
appeared on the corner in opposition
to Servia. They stood all around his
stand and sold Americans. The Daily
News sent four of its fnest-as big as
the American selers-to the scehe at
once. The police captain has taken
a hand. He has ordered that no pa
pers can be sold within 10 feet Of
Servia's stand. -
ABOUT THOSE LITTLE THINGS
Hammond, Ind. - Draw around,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14
ABOUT THOSE LITTLE

NbOU TTOoE LII -T7LE 7 MINUS
Hammond, Ind. - Draw around,
men, here's another Ford story. Mrs.
H. R. Mitchell today sued for divorce,
naming her husbands Ford She said
every time she saved $40 for a new
dress he took it and spent it on the
Ford. She says he spent more on the
machine than on her.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
ANNOUNCED
IN WAR DEPARTMENT
Desirable Promotions in Offices
of Adjutant General and
Quartermaster General.

Several desirable promotions in the
office of the adjutant general OF the
War Department and in the office Of
the quartermaster geenral were an
nounced today.
as watchman at 1920. is also an
nounced. Mr.. Weeks is seventy-three
years of age. The department does
not admit that he was forced out, but
the announcement of the resignation
Is interesting in view OF the recent
some of the watchmen and messengers
The list Of changes in the classified
service in the War Department FOL
lows:
Appointments.
Appointments. under civil service
rules-Offce of the Secretary Of War:
Leroy Woods, assistant messenger at
$500. The Adjutant Generals office,
Walter r. Knaack. clerk at $1,000; Mil
lard w. Jones, clerk at 81 900; Edward
o. Leech. clerk at $1,000 Office of the
quartermaster general William j..
Mashburn. laborer (classified), at $500.
Office of the surgeon general. Albert
Wilcox. clerk at $1,000: Mrs. Emma Will
son Noel, clerk at $1,000 Office of the
chief of engineers. Andrew r. Edwin.
clerk at $500. bureau or lnsular A1a1rS,
Joseph P. James, clerk at $1,000.
Promotions-The adjutant generals
office. Henry o. Martin, clerk. from
81 900 to 81 200; Richard A. Hales. clerk,
from 81 900 to 81 200 Office of the quar-
termastcr general, Clarence B. Smith,
clerk. from $500 to 5000: Louis c. Wam-
baugh. clerk from 81 200 to s1,4OO. Archi-
bald Runner. clerk, from 81 900 to 81. 300;
William T. Hairless. clerk. from $500
to 81 600.
designations.
Resignations-The Adjutant General's q
office: Guilermo e. Hernandez. clerk
at 81 200: Hezekiah Weeks. watchman n
at S7a0: william l.. Evans. clerk at 81, 400.
Office of the Judge Advocate General:
Pearl Mckinney. clerk at 81. 200. Office
of the auartermaster general: Herbert
r. Cronin. clerk at 81 200. Bureau OF
Jnsular Affairs: Walter NJ. Galloway,
clerk at $1,000. Office of the chief of
STAFF, Burdett Kelly, clerk at $500
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
CAPT. NOEL EDWARDS
PLAYS LAST CHUKKAR

wards. star OF international polo
matches. Is dead in a war hospital in
France. a victim of gas poisoning.
Captain Edwards was one Of the most
famous of British polo players. and was
especially well known in America, hav-
ing played with Capt. Hardness Lloyd 8
team at Meadowbrook in 1911 and with
Captain Ritsons team in 1913.
Captain Edwards was generally con-
sidercd the finest exponent Of straight.
long hitting in the game.
He was known as a hard man to
mount. but he had ponies that achieved
fame scarcely second to his Pretty
Boy and Pigeon !. his ponies in 1911,
were great favorites with the American
crowd. whether Versed in the game or
not. Their speed and their stamina
were so great that a man who knew
nothing at all of horses could have
picked them as stars.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01

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puff up the feet. "TIZ" cures your
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callouses or bunions.
Get 25 cent box at any drug store
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comfort for only Is cents. Think OF
it-AdVt
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
POPE WANTS US. TO
|DCOURSE OF PEACE

ROME, June Pope Benedict, at an
audience granted, today to Bishop Thom-
as F. Kennedy and a number of newly
consecrated American priests. expressed
the hope that America would use her
best efforts to bring an end to the Eu-
ropean war.
The audience was one of the very few
so far granted by His Holiness since
Italy entered the war.
The Pope today granted a special dis
pensation to priests in seclusion. crab-
ling them to use the converts and hos
pitfalls.
Quirnal today says the Italian govern
ment will take no steps during the war
that may be construed as threatening
the sovereignty of the Pope. This fact
has been communicated to foreign pow