Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-27
Slo,O Coming But Arms VIII Be Best

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pany has been ordered BY the British
government. which had supervision
over the contract.
The original contract was for 1,S00,-
900 rifles, Of which 100000 were com-
pleted fortnight ago. At that time
the British authorities took an option
on 100000 additional rides, II was
stated. and had until Jan. 1 to accept
another option for 100000 rifles II
they were needed.
The company has Just been notified
that the additional riies are not de-
SIRED" the announcement said.
Thirty Millions From Powder.
Approximately so. 90, 900 was paid
out here IN liviaends to IN Point seek.
holders, and as most Of the stock 10
held here, most Of the money will re-
main here. or the t2o.o00,0 600. about
100000 was in cash and the remain
der in Liberty bonds. This represent
ed the final dividend Of the year, which
included the regular quarterly Of ~
per cent and an extra dividend Of 80
per cent the former being in cash, the
latter in bonds.
This made . total dividend for the
year Of about SsO.oooeoo on about
500. 900 share. Of stock at 800 : share
Japan Gives Money But No Troops.
Japan's total financial support to the
entente allies aggregates more than
1000, 100000 yen. said Minister Of Fl
nance Shoda recently In an address to
500 leading fInanciers or business men
OF western Japan. For Japan. he de-
clared. this contribution was immense.
AS to the talk OF dispatching Japan
ese troops to the European front, he
add, this was useless discussion. and
the allies were aware that it was An
impossibility. Japan he said was pre-
pared to exert her utmost efforts to
aid the allies in other respects. but her
operation could not go to the extent
Of sending troops to Europe. To listen
credulously to peace rumors and 80 to
disturb business, he added, was pre-
mature and foolish.
Wilson Being Criticised For Weakness.
President Wilson has been the sub
5ect OF more bitter criticism in the last
few days than at any time since he has
been in Office. The testimony brought
out in the senate inquiry, the state
ments made by Representative Miller
concerning the disorder and worse In
our transport system and the various
reports Of confusion and inefficiency in
carrying out the supply and equip
ment work in connection with the war
have led TO more pessimistic express
sions from men OF prominence than
at any time since we entered the con-
fitch. Republicans and democrats
alike insist there must be reorgan-
ization OF the presidents cabinet.
With all due respect to Mr.. Wilson.
they say his loyalty to the gentlemen
making up his Official family has been
carried farther than necessary and
that there not only u urgent need Of
q reorganization OF the cabinet, but an
enhancement Of II to meet the multi
tude Of new and special classes Of work
developed by the war.
It 10 suggested that while any change
would be An Improvement, the system
adopted by the British might serve -
q model for the period Of the war. Il
10 suggested. too. that the political
complexion Of men be not considered.
but selection be made on the basis Of
fitness alone.
Rssieos fs~ Drisish PsopIs.
Nobody doubts. or at any rate there
are few who doubt. that compulsory
rationinS Of certain kinds OF food. such
% meat and bread, II coming in the
near future. Voluntary rationins IL
not proving q success. Notwithstand-
ing the warning that has been given to
the country to cut down It's bread con-
sumption, Il IL announced this week
that bread eating has been Increasing
Of late. And ~ people seem to have
difficulty in ksepiag down their con-
sumption Of beef and mutton At home
to the tvs and half pounds per capt.
u per week limit, to say nothing OF
what IL eaten IN restaurants there Is
no gainsaying that early in the new
year they win be put on meat cards.
bread cards, sagar cards and other
cards, which will efrectually pat =
stopper o. the stemachs Of the gour-
mAnds.
Meanwhile a battle Is being wased
between Sir Arthur Yapp. the chief OF
the League of E9s::ess: Safety, and the
restaurants. Sir Arthurs view Is that
the high price dinners and luncheons
at leading hotels and restaurants are