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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

A number OF American Falls sports
men we're among the first out Sunday
morning when the duck season opened.
Judging from the number Of reported
duck dinners. shooting must have been
good.
Mrs. Charlotte Gillen OF Seattle is
In town today IN the interests OF the
Bahai movement II Il can be ar
ranged she Will lecture on world de-
mocracy as set forth by the Bahai
movement
Harold Lemp, who has been In the
auartermasters department since he
enlisted last summer, visited friends
during the fair and resumed his in
strument In the American Falls NUM-
cipal band. lie has a host OF friends
here who were pleased TO see him.
Leslie Baker who for some time past
has been manager of the NJ. s. T. g. T.
Co. station here. left the first Of the
week for Burnley where he expectes to
locate. MIR. Baker IL a Conscientious
Young man with ability In his line and
iNfif US no uOiul AhtA ut VIII oANNNNN
Ia whatever he takes up.
stake Superintendent Arthur Red
dish of the l.. ID. s. church OF Pocatel-
10, visited at the local l.. d. 5. Sunday
school Sunday. New officers for the
Sunday school we're elected. Their
names follow: Frank Moench super
l~ntendent. John Allen and Chris Nell
son assistants and Frieda Howard
secretary.
A farewell party was given at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Isaakl
Monday night for their son, Emil Isaak
who leaves tomorrow with the rest OF
the Power county boys for American
Lake. Washington. Members Of the
Christian Endeayor OF the German
Baptist church attended.
Floyd Stewart arrived Saturday tC
visit his parents. Floyd enlisted
about two months ago and has beer
stationed al Fort Douglas where he /
making steady progress. II is his be
lief that many OF the troops now a
Fort Douglas viii be sent 20 a south
ern training camp In the near future
lie returned TO Salt Lake yesterday.
The SweetwOods left Sunday 70.
Pendleton aud intermediate points
Their FIRST stop was TO be at Rupert
aud from there they expected to trave
loisurely. They do not expect TO 10
cate permanently for a year or so TAX
, ing plenty OF time TO suit themselves
I but believe their new home viii b
somewhere IN Oregon. They cam
here about ten years ago, and devel
oped a fine Carey Act farm north q
town which they recently sold.
In honor OF Harold Lemp OF tn
quartermasters' department statione
az Fort Douglas. who visited her
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18
People and Events.

Eugene cloton Of nurley was in
town over the week end.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. p. Irvine OF Roy we're
an town the last Of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Mr. and Mrs. W b. WalWorth OF
Pooatelio visited friends her Sunday
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

n ID. oliver Of Salt Lake was a vis-
itor ia fhiz city over the week end.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18
SCHOOL DAYS!

School days means fitting our Young America" in
a new Suit, Hats, Shoes and Blouses. Our pleasure
is to help the mothers make the selection. Our suit
department never showed a better line of boys "all-
wool" suits with linen lined trousers
Our Boys Shoes are the sturdy hard wearing service
shoes, guaranteed satisfactory in every respect.
Our line of Boys Blouses are the famous K. & E.
blouses. guaranteed the best on the market, full size
and fast colors. Let us serve you.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Mira. Francis Davis and Mrs. g.. w.
Lightly viii entertain the ladies Of
the Methodist church az Mrs. Davis
home Thursday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

A party consisting Of Sir. and Mrs.
Fred Durkee. Miss ness Cronkhite and
j. C Vaughan spent sunday near Ar
co. fishing.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Duck hunters we're out early on the
18th. I o take advantage ~ the open
ing % the season Most Of them had
good success.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Born 20 Mr. and Mrs. W. r. Girls
void on Sunday September 10. a baby
hoy. Al last report mother and son
were doing nicely.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

TO LEASE-Dry farm, time, one to
five years. One farm of 240 acres,
another 400 acres, half mile apart,
located 3 and 4 miles southeast Of
American Falls. House, barn and
water on each. If interested see
Postmaster, American Falls, Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

amount of alfalfa hay, this evil may be
corrected. With other classes OF live
stock, pea straw may be used as the
sole roughage; silage or roots should
be added, however, whenever possible
to get the best results. Alfalfa straw
is very similar to the clover straws
and should be fed similarly. Bean
straw is used very generally and con-
sidered good feed, but it is less palat-
able.
Suggestive Straw Combination RatiOns
for Sheep and Cattle for Winter
Maintenance.
Ration No. /: Dat straw 2, Alfalfa
hay /, Corn Silage 8. Oats straw may
be repaced by barley or wheat straw.
Ration No. 2: Glover 1, Corn Silage
2. Glover straw includes all the
clovers and the alfalfa.
Ration No. 3: Pea straw 1, Corn
silage 1.
Ration No. A: Bean straw l, Corn
silage l.
Ration No. 5-Winter maintenance
of horses: Dat Straw 2, Alfalfa hay
1. The oat straw may be replaced by
any of the straws except the rye
which should not be fed.
Rations for growing sheep and cat
tie: Dat straw 4, Alfalfa hay A, Corn
silage 10, Oats and bran equal parts.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Mrs. r. J Lawson and o Carol
OF R0ckland visited with tho Misses
Aice owe the week end Mr.. lawson
Joined them sunday on their return
home
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

A number OF American Falls sports
men we're among the first out Sunday
morning when the duck season opened.
Judging from the number Of reported
duck dinners. shooting must have been
good.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

According 20 Mrs. Thornton. prosi-
dent OF the l. d. s. relief society,
Thursday Will be the Red Cross work
day for that society.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18
HONEST GROCERIES
Honest Quality Honest Prices
Genuine Courtesy and Real Service

We are not trying to get rich
quick or to take advantage of
any temporary conditions in Dr.
der to boost prices. Our custo-
mers get the best we have at a
price that permits us ouly a
small honest profit. We're en-
deavoring to do our share to re-
duce the high cost of living.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

WANTED-A woman for office work.
Permanent position. Work light.
Apply at Press office.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

BOARD-Young lady wants board in
modern private home. State terms.
Press Office.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Mrs Hattie Jones and son George
Jones OF the Medley district were IN
toNn Saturday attending the Fair and
looking after business matters.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18
CLASSIFIED ADS

WANTED-A willing boy about 10
who wants to learn a good business.
Work is light and salary is in pro-
portion to his ability to advance.
Apply Press office.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

FOR SALE-2S acres two miles from
Ephrata, Washington, highly I'M
proved, irrigated by pumping plant
no frost-grow anything. Also
timber lands and other property to
trade for Power county dry lands.
Box l, Sprague, Washington. 10-1
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

AIIEl
HUNTERS AM
MP RUBBER Bo0T'
ELISE
ONE PRICE Ga
Next Door to Nc
People and Events.
Eugene Cioton Of nurley was in
town over the week end
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Irvine OF Roy we're
an town the last Of the week.
Miss Dora Rice visited at Rookland
Sunday with Mrs. j.. r. Fisher.
n. ID. oliver Of salt Lake was a vis-
ftor Ia ihis city owe the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. W - walWorth OF
Pocatello visited friends her Sunday
Peter C. Kiieyer, manager Of the
Pullman Cafe spent Monday In Rupert
ON business.
Misses Bessie Williams aud Grace
Mckinley visited with Mrs. G. +.
Kampf at Fairyiew sunday
A party consisting Of Mr and Mrs.
Fred Durkee. Miss nesa C%ronkhite and
J. G Vaughan spent sunday near Ar
co, fishing.
Duck hunters we're out early on tho
18th. % take advantage of the open
ing % the season. Most Of them had
good success
Mira. Francis Davis and Mrs. O.. w.
Lightly viii entertain the ladies Of
the Methodist church az Mrs. Davis
home Thursday.
Born 20 Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Girls
void on Sunday September 10. a baby
hoy. Al last report mother and son
were DOING nicely.
According 10 Mrs. Thornton. prosl-
dent OF the L. d. s. relief society,
Thursday Will b.. the Red Cross work
day for that society.
Mrs Hattie Jones and son George
Jones OF the Medley district we're IN
toNn Saturday attending the Fair and
looking after business matters.
Glade strRughn OF Blackfoot spent
Sunday here On business. Mr.. Straughn
haa been In southern Idaho for the past
six weeks looking for a location.
q " Morris. manager OF the live
stock department OF the Farmers SO
ciefy Of Equity. vas a business visi
cor az Pocatello headquarters Monday
NJ Lee Carman left for Bellyue Sat
urday morning for a short visit. Mrs
Carman preceded him a short tim
a. visit Der parents. who reside there
J. W Davis Who has been on "a.
Press force for the last two month
ieft Saturday for Denver. Colorado
where he expects "a locate for the win
ter
Rev. J. Wesley Miller went 10 Good
sing Monday, TO bring home the car n
recently purchased Rev Place O
Aberdeen accompanied him as school
Ter.
Mrs. T. J lawson and son Carrie
OF R0ckland visited with the Misse
Rice oyer the week end Mr.. IAwso
Joined them Sunday on their retur
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Mrs. Charlotte Gillen Of Seattle is
IN town today In the interests Of he
Bahai movement. II Il car be ar
ranged she viii lecture on world de-
mocracy as set forth by the Bahai
movement.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Glade straughn OF Blackfoot spent
Sunday here on business. Mr.. Straughn
has been In southern Idaho for the past
six weeks looking for a location.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Rev. j. Wesley Miller vent 20 Good.
ing Monday. 10 bring home the car h,
recently purchased Rev Place oil
Aberdeen accompanied him as schoef.
Ter.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

q ". Morris. manager OF the live
stock department OF the Farmers So
ciefy Of Equity. was a business visi-
cor a. poeatello headquarters Monday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

In honor OF Harold Lemp OF the
quartermasters' department stationed
at Fort Douglas. who visited here
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

J. " Davis who has been on IA,
Press force for the last two months
left Saturday for Denver. Colorado
whore he expects 10 locate for the win
ter
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

N Lee Carman left for Bellyue Sat
urday morning for a short visit. Mrs.
Carman preceded him a short time
40 visit Der parents. who reside there.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18

Harold Lemp, who has been in the
quartermasters department since he
enlisted last summer, visited friends
during the fair and resumed his in
strument in the American Falls MUM
cipal band lie has a host OF friends
here who were pleased TO see him.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-18
Bradshaw Clothing Store

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
Newman Elected Captain
Of Aurora Guards

Aurora, Neb., May 2l.-(Special
Telegram.) AT the election of off
GERS in Company H, Fifth regiment.
held Saturday and Sunday, o. NJ.
Newman was elected captain. w. E.
Dorland first lieutenant, Clyde Vida
man second lieutenant. Elgie Butte OF
Hampton was defeated by Widaman
by two votes for second lieutenant.
The First National bank of Aurora
has subscribed for 100000 worth of
the liberty loan,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
Memorial Service for
Choate in London Church

London, May 2l.-Several hundred
persons attended service in memory
of Joseph H. Choate of New York at
St. Margaret's church, Westminster,
today. The archbishop OF Canterbury
spoke of Mr.. Choate's services for the
American and British nations.
Among those at the service were
Ambassador Page, Mrs. Page, Robert
P. Skinner, the American consul gen
eral, Mrs. SkinneE Mrs. Whitelaw
Reid. former Premier Asquith, Wis
count Bryce, Lord Beresford, the
Marquis of Lansdowne, Lady Ran
dolph Churchill, Sir Thomas Upton,
Lady Gilbert Parker and Sir Robert
B. Finlay, lord high chancellor.
The British Pilgrims society, under
whose auspices the service was ar
ranged, was largely represented and a
number OF American diplomatic and
consular officials were present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
ITALIAN MISSION,
NO AMERICAN SOIL,
TO VISIT CAPITOL.
Prince Udine, Cousin Of King
Victor Emmanuel, Heads Dis.
,tinguished War Party En-
Route to Washington.

Washington, May 2l.--The Italian
war commission, headed by Prince
Udin, first cousin of King Victor EN-,
manuel, will arrive in Washington to.
morrow.
Its personnel is: Prince Ferdinandc
Di Savora of Udine; Enrico Arletta
minister of transportation: Marquis
Luigi Borsarelli do Rifrieddo, under
secretary of state for foreign affairs
Guglielmo Marconi, senator; Augusta
Ciuffeli, deputy, former minister Of
public works; francesca Saverio Nitti
deputy, former minister of agriculture.
Attaches accompanying the mission
are: Cavaliere De Parente, secretary
Of legation and secretary Of the mis-
sion; Naval Lieutenant De Zara, aide
de-camp of Prince of Udine; Cavaliere
Alvise Bragadin and Cavaliere Guido
Pardo.> secretaries to Signor Arlotta
Duca Di Sangro, and Signor Di Sousa,
secretary of Senator Marcohi; Cava-
liere Angel, secretary to Signor Ciuf-
fell and Cavaliere D'Amato.
Party Lands Safely.
The fact that the commission had
landed safely on this continent be-
came known officially today through
the State department
One Of its members Enrico ,Arlotta,
minister of transportation in the
Italian cabinet, already is here and
has had preliminary conferences with
government officials.
Arrangements for receiving and en-
tertaining the visitors have beef made
by departmental committee.
The mission is coming on a visit
of courtesy and to discuss with Ameri-
can officials the shipping and food
problems and the adjustment of rates
Of exchange.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
.HA|G and PETAIN
MAKE new GAINS
F, INUpPER FRANCE
British and French Forces Re.
sumo Offensive Begun Sun
day and Take More
Trenches.

General Haig and Petain are again
pushing ahead with their offensive in
northern FNanAc and today both re-
port new gains.
After driving into the Hindcnburg
line along a mile front yesterday
morning in the sector northwest OF
Bullecourt resumed their attack last
evening and captured a, support
trench behind the position just taken.
The frmness OF the British hold
on this section of the Hindenburg
line seriously threatening the Queant-
Drocourt switch protecting Douai is
attcsted by the failure Of the German
reactions.
Britons Splendidly Gaining.
General Haig is well maintaining
his initiative and bit by bit forcing the
Germans to give ground.
Not only did the British prove
themselves able to hold their gains
from morning against heavy counter
attack, but to resume their offensive
the same day and push further ahead,
maintaining their second advance
against renewed counter attacks.
The French for their part in the
great battle have resumed their ad-
vance in the Champagne. Having
foiled the crown princes desperate
and costly effort to regain control OF
the Chemin-Des-D plateau on
the Aisne front, General Petain turned
to the Champagne sector and struck
northward on the Moronvilliers
heights.
Lines Of Trenches Taken.
Several lines OF German trenches
were captured in these operations and
some 800 prisoners taken. All the
important observation posts in this
section Of the front are now in French
hands, facilitating their further drive
calculated to flank the Germans out
OF the salient to the northwest pro-
jccting towards Rheims.
Attack Russia Again.
Again comes news that the Ger
mans, probably owing 10 the better
ment Of he internal situation in Rus
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
MAKE THURSDAY.
LIBERTY LOAN
: Day FOR OMAHA
Frank R. Wilson, Secretary
McAdoo's Advance Man, Ar
rives to Pave Way for
Distinguished Visitor.

Next Thursday will be Liberty
Loan day" in Omaha if the suggestion
Of Frank R. Wilson is carried out. Mr..
Wilson was in Omaha yesterday. He
is the advance man. for Secretary Of
the Treasury McAdoo, who is max
ing tour of the country in the inter-
est of f,the $7,000000,000 war loan and
will be in Omaha Thursday.
The mayor is to be asked to issue
a proclamation making the day a
semi-holiday during which the peo-
pies attention will be directed to the
big loan and everybody will be urged
to subscribe for part of it.
Secretary McAdoo will speak at the
Commercial club at II o'clock noon
and at the Auditorium at 2 D. m. At
both OF these meetings w. P G..
Harding, governor of the Federal Re-
serve board, will speak also. Other
details for the day are being worked
out by Mayor Dahlman and T. C..
Byrne.
THE people must be taught that in
fNshhNnl III thio lOdIl 10 HOl Olly q pa
triotic duty, but it is safe investment
and paying one. 1t is the largest
loan ever foated by any nation.
Few Americans Own Bonds.
"The people of the United States
are not naturally bondholders like the
people of France and England. Only
one7hfth of per cent OF the people
here own bonds. In France and Eng
land IL per cent of the people have
bought war bonds. -.
Another thing to be borne in mind
is that these bonds are exempt from
all taxes with the exception of in
heritance taxes, Also. it should be re-
membered that they can be bought on
installments thus putting them with
in the reach of everyone. On pay
ment OF only 2 per cent of the bond
purchaser can secure it and make pay
ments at regular intervals, thus ad-
ding to his own savings and helping
the government at the same time"
Mr., Wilson is publicity director for
the Federal Farm Loan bureau,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
US. Lets Contracts for
Thirty.Eight Ships

Washington, May 2l.-Contracts
Tor thirty-eight vessels, twenty-six
wooden and twelve steel, haye been
let by the Emergency Fleet corpora
tion in the shipping boards ship
building program. Twelve of the
wooden ships and four OF the steel
vessels will be built by the Merrill
Stevens company at Jacksonville
The G. M. Standifer Construction
corporation Of Portland, Ore, will
construct ten wooden ships and the
Peninsular Ship-building company Of
Portland, Ore, four.
Announcement was made some days
ago that the Los Angeles Ship-build-
ig and Dry Dock company would
build eight steel cargo ships. These
are included in the total,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
FOOD CONGRESS
OPENS TONIGHT
AT AUDITORIUM
Mayor DahIman to Welcome
the Delegates and Governor
Neville and Secretary
vrooman Speak.

The State Food Conservation con-
ference will open formally in the
Auditorium at 8 o'clock tonight.
Mayor Dahlman will welcome the
delegates.
Governor Neville will address the
convention on the purpose of the call
and the necessity OF united effort
at conservation w. ]. Taylor of
Merna, Ia. is to deliver an address,
and Assistant Secretary OF Agricul-
ture Vrooman will arrive in Omaha
in time to speak on the subject,
What We Are Facing"
= The. conference will continue four
days. Much committee work is to be
done, as there are many committees
on various phases OF conservation,
and all will have to make their re-
ports to the general conference.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
will speak Thursday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock -
Tells of His Efforts.
William 7. Judy of Kearney cannot
attend the conference, but he is in
favor of conservation. He has writ
ten the executive office in Omaha, set
ting forth his ideas and the plan he
personality expects TO follow on his
thoroughbred stock farm, that of w.
I. Judy & Son. His letter says in
part:
1--WE have 200 COWS and heifers on
the place, but are not offering any OF
them for sale. We aim to raise all we
can from them and VIC feel we should
do this. believe and urge that all
others should keep their feiier calves,
not sell them as veal, as it makes only
few pounds OF meat anyway, and we
will be short on breeding COWS in a
little while. The same is true of hogs
We were thinking of putting most
OF our sows on the market, as the
price is high, but realizing how short
we are OF pork for our people, and also
for other nations, we are breeding
$50 sows for fall litters. OF these we
will sell fifty at our sale May "a. but
they will be bought by those who will
use them to raise more pigs, not by
the packing houses
Check Elevator Men.
w. H. Reynolds, insurance man
from Chadron, wrote, giving his
views on regulation of distribution.
We regulate the railroads because
they are rendering service to the pub
lie.' he says, "and if the middle men
who control elevator storage houses
and supplies OF food are not rendering
service for the public. they should be
prohibited from doing business We
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22

'BUILDINGS ARE DYNAMITED.
The fremen, aided by 1000 men
from the officers training camp at
Fort Mcpherson, made stand on
Boulevard Place, two blocks from ex-
elusive Ponce de Leon avenue. and
shortly after4 o'clock began dynamit-
ing, hoping to clear space wide
enough to check the flames.
Aid was asked from Macon, Chat.
tanooga, Augusta, Newman and Grit
fin.
The dynamiting did not prove en-
tirely effective and at 4:30 the blaze
jumped across Ponce de Leon avenue
and was moving on northeastward.
RESIDENCES DESTROYED.
Shortly after o'clock the fire got
into the Ponce de Leon section, which
includes some of the city's best resi-
dences and several large apartment
houses. The dynaniters had to aban-
don their stand at Boulevard Place
and move on past Ponce de Leon ave-
nue..
Up to Sis p. m. only one death,
that Of Miss Bessie Hodges, who died
from shock, had been reported. It
became increasingly difficult to get ac-
curate reports from the burned area.
Wires we're cut and streets were
checked with debris, street cars that
did not get out Of the area in time
and vehicles of all sorts.
LOSS WILL BE MILLIONS.
Shortly before o'clock the blaze
started to move westward on Forest
avenue, where the destruction had
been great two hours previously. 1t
rapidly approached Peachtree street.
No estimate Of the loss can be made
but it will be counted in millions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-05-22
100 BLOCKS in ELANTAF FIRE1SWEPT;
NEBRASKA NED CROSS NURSE SHOT
Hopes US. Will Not
See the SUiss StarUe

Berne, May 20.-(Via Paris, May
2l)-President Schulthess, speak,
ing today on the Swiss economic
situation at radical democratic
congress, dwelt particularly on the
possible consequences of the entry.
of the United States into the war to
Switzerland's food supply.
He expressed the firm hope of
the federal government that the
United States would not make
Switzerland's existence impossible.
President Schulthess also voiced
the conviction that the entire ma
ton would be behind, the federal
council at the critical moment to
safeguard the country's indepen-
dence on footing Of the strictest
neutrality.