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The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
INDEPENDENTS
RAISE CRY OF
''ST0P! THIEF
Would Check Efforts of Leag-
uers to Put Amendments
Over Regardless
CONSTITUTIONAL CON..CON.
Resolutions Ask That Leagal
POW-WOW Be Called to Re-
wise Organic Law

"Viewing with alarm" the change Of
front by the chairman of the republi-
can state central committee and lead
ers Of the Nonpartisan league, and the
findings of the state canvassing board
with reference to the results of the
election on the constitutional amend
ments on taxation, debt limit, public
industries, emergency referendum and
constitutional amendments, and hold.
ing that it is right and proper that
such changes in our constitution be
made by majority decision, after
careful deliberation investigation and
consideration, the Independent Vot-
ers' association, in special convention
at Cooperstown yesterday adopted a
resolution reciting that
In order that there may be fair
opportunity for the people Of this state
to determine by majority vote what
revision there shall be in our consti-
tuition, we declare ourselves in favor
Of preventing by all fair means the
leaders of the Nonpartisan league and
public officials in sympathy with them
from making the socialistic amend
ments now in dispute operative, and
otherwise doing everything possible
to prevent them from enacting In our
state such legislation and administra-
ton as was done in Russia by their
fellow workers, Nicolai Lenine and
Leon Trotzky, operating as govern
mental reformers in the name Of de-
mocracy, but resulting in reign Of
terror, with human suffering, wanton
destruction of life and confiscation of
private property that now brings a
shudder throughout the entire world"
The association pledges its every ef-
fort to this end and makes this fur
ther demand: "As q means of determ-
lining the will of majority Of our
voters in the matter Of revision of our
state constitution as speedily as pos
sible. we recommend the calling OF a
constitution al convention to be held
Just as soon as the flower of our man
hood, now being released from mill
tary service, have again settled in
their respective occupations, and that
our state legislature pass an act pro-
viding for an election on the question
of having constitutional convention
next June, and for the election Of del.
egates in November, 1919, and the con-
vening Of the constitutional convention
sixty days later, said act to provide
for the election of minority and ma
jority delegates representing the two
Numerically opposed theories OF
government now being agitated In
North Dakota"
Permanent headquarters for the In
dependent Voters association have
been established in Bismarck, with
er the directors urge the addressing
of letters from voters who are inter-
ested in the fate OF the league amend
ments.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
MADOO FOR OWNERSHIP,
Washington Political Circles Say Secretary of Treasury Quit Be-
of Disagreement with President Over
Future Railroad Policies
M'ADOO'S STAND
BY f. {. RODGERS!
N. f. A Washington Bureau,
112S.1134 Munsey Bldg.,
WASHINGTON. Dc.

W. G. McAdoo turned in his rcsig-
nation as secretary Of the treasury
and% director-general of the railroad
administration because he and his
father-in-law, the president of the
United States, didn't agree on what
was to be done with the railroads.
McAdOo, 1t is told me, was urgent in
his demands that the government re-
tain the roads until the last day of
the -2l months following the expira-
ton Of the war. President Wilson
wants to turn the roads back within
the next few months, unless, as he
said in his speech before congress,
some definite action is taken by con-
gress toward ownership of the roads.
1t is believed in official circles that
McAdoo wanted the president to take
a stand for government ownership and
to retain operation of the roads until
McAdoo could demonstrate what he
could do with them in peace time, and
thus produce big argument for per-
manent retention. ..s. ......,
'-McAdoo VIII be out Jan. 1. 1t is
thought probable that he will then
launch government ownership Of
railroads campaign. to be carried on
even after thespresident turns the
roads back to private interests, will
play a large role in the next presi-
Dental campaign.
Astute political students believe
that McAdoo is good bet for the
Democratic presidential nomination,
if the railroad plank is in the plat
form .o' .,at
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
BELL MEN TALK
PHONE BOOSTS
High Officials of Northwest
Here to Confer With Rail-
way Board

Preliminary to a probable applica-
tion for a general advance in phone
rates in North Dakota. G. H. Pratt of
Omaha, general counsel of the
Bell Telephone Co.; and l.. D. Richard
son, state manager, and Frank Brace.
lin, general superintendent of the
Northwestern Telephone Co.. both of
Fargo. were here Wednesday for an
informal conference with the North
Dakota railway board.
No application for an increase was
made at this time. but there was a
formal declaration that such applica-
ton would be made, and the confer.
ence was devoted to a discussion of
costs and rates tending to indicate
that the Fell company regards its
present rates as insufficient.
Some time ago a prediction was
made that the Bell company would
ask permission to advance its rates
in this state.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
MONTANA MINISTER'S
PLAN TO ENFORCE DRY
LAWS IN THAT STATE

Butte, Mont, Dec. 12.-Montana
ministers, unless all signs fail mean
to take an active part in enforcement
of prohibition when it goes into effect
the first of the year.
Ministerial associations i'll the ci-
ties are planning efforts to keep the
state dry, once it legally discards H.
quor.
There will be bill in the assem-
bly, forbidding possession of liquor
which the present law does not:
During the recent order closing
Butte saloons because Of the influenza,
local ministers saw to it that liquor
dealers violating the law were ex-
posed.
The liquor question promises much
interest in the regular assembly ses-
sion, next January and February.
There will be a movement to permit
beer containing less than 2 per cent
alcohol to be sold while the measure
to prohibit possession of liquor Will
be strenuously fought.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
WILSON'S IDEA
BY w. G. SHEPHERD,
n. f. A washington Bureau,
l12S.ll34 Munsey Bldg,
WASHINGTON, d, c,

Buying of public utilities by gov
erncnts has become old-fashioned,
they say.
The twentieth century way and the
way most talked Of in Washington
one. President Wilson is familiar with
it and his best friends believe he had
it in mind when, in his speech to con-
gress, Dec. 2, he said:
ut would be a disservice alike to
the country and to the owners of rail-
roads to return to the old conditions
unmodified.'
The new idea is this:
TO license corporations who oper-
ate railways.
The idea is spreading like wild-fir
in Washington.
1t is intended to operate like this:
A man or any set Of men who own
a railroad property will be expected
to appeal to the government for a
government license to operate their
prOperty .4 ss,4-.s 1a'rtfr * s't-> das
Certain fixed regulations will be
made for railroad operation. These
will involve earnings, rates, and all
the details of railroad operation.
So long as operators abide by the
license regulations they will be per-
mitted to conduct their business
Whenever they break regulations they
will be summoned before the license
board.
If the license is taken away from
them, they must step out and permit
the government to conduct the rail
way until other licenses appear. To
lose the license does not mean to lose
the property. In fact, under the plan
a company that loses license to op-
crate a public utility may retain its
ownership in the property indefinitely
The property is not licensed, in any
respect. The license is only the right
to operate the property for public
use.
President Wilson's suggestion that
private ownership, uncontrolled. will
be uncomfortable, is believed to point
toward belief in the licensing system
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
NAVY FACED
AND MET BIG
TASK.0F WAR
Admiral Earle Tells How More
Than HALF Billion Was Put
Into Ordnance

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 12.-Some
idea of the great work confronting the
navy when the United States entered
the war is set forth in the annual re-
port of Rear Admiral Earle, chief of
ordnance, made public today. TO this
bureau alone fell the task of eXpend-
ing during a single year more than
half a billion dollars for guns and
equipment.
In discussing seemingly impossible
problems, Admiral Earle disclosed
that the navy was called upon not
only to arm all American war credit,
auxiliaries and the merchant fleet, but
to provide armament for British,
French, Italian, Belgian and Russian
shipping. Guns of to inch caliber
were at a premium and the demand
for them was ten times greater than
the existing capacity for manufac-
ture. A total of 937 craft of all kinds,
not in the regular navy, were armed
between July I, 1917 and July l, 1918.
Gun mounts formed separate knot
ty problem. The facilities created for
their manufacture met all urgent
needs. The Linderman Steel and Ma
chine company of Muskegon, Mich,
the report stated, delivered 360 mounts
for 4-inch guns % days ahead OF
schedule and established a record for
other manufacturers.
Only brief reference was made to
two of the mast striking accomplish
ments of the bureau, the designing,
building and shipping of the 14-inch
rifles on railway mounts which ef-
fectually hammered the German rear
positions in the closing weeks of the
war, and the development of tractor
mount for rifles up to 7-inch caliber
from which the guns could be fired.
This latter achievement, never attain
ed by the allied armies, the report
said, was hailed in France with even
greater satisfaction then was the ar
rival of the first Of the 14-inch mon
sters comprising the naval batteries.
Failure to obtain a sufficient supply
of depth bombs used by American de-
stroyers, hampered efficient opera
tons against enemy submarines. BY
strenuous efforts. however. the short
age was overcome and before war
CuuSu, - l1Icl lSdll utOLl Wy Sl D WV V Ap
ing depth bombs freely, and this the
report said, aided in curbing German
submarine operations in the closing
months of the war.
The fire control equipment used on
American war craft is on par with
that in any navy. Admiral Earle said
and range finding and sighting devices
of the fleet have been greatly i'm
proved.
"The efficiency of our gunnery as
sisted by these new Instruments he
added, SHOULD find our ships in the
next sea battle at least equal in gun
merry to any enemy"
The first of the 16-inch. 5O-callber
main battery fifles for new dread
naughts has been tried out, with a
success that exceeded expectations,
fixing this monster of naval warfare
as IAN exceptionally splendid piece OF
ordnance" Another new naval weap-
on, an S-inch bomb-throwing howitzer,
is being delivered to destroyers or
larger craft.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
ESTHONIAN FRONT.

StOckhOIm, Dec. 12.-The RUSSIAN
delegates here have reported that the
Esthonian front was still holding
against the attack launched upon it by
the Russian Bolsheviki, although the
shortage of guns and ammunition.
Russian ships have bombarded the
coast, but attempts by the Bolsheviki
to land on the Esthonian shores was
frustrated.
The delegation represents the stu
alton as such that it is necessary to
send assistance to the front that is
being attacked. -
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12

MAY FILE SUIT
Report Prevalent Here That
Canvassing Board Action
Will Be Attacked

1t was reported here last evening
that Englerud, Holt, Frame Il Divet
of Fargo, who attacked the initiative
petitions prior to the election for
Treadwell Twichell and others of the
Gate City have been retained by a
client who objects to the recent ac-
ton of the state canvassing board in
declaring the league amendments car
ried. No such action had been brought
in supreme court up to the closing
hour Wednesday evening, but it was
thought probable some papers would
be filed today. What the method of
attack will be was not suggested.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
MANITOBA MARKETS
MOUNTAIN OF HONEY

Winnipeg, Man., Dec. 12.-Manitoba
has produced this year more than a
eted at an as ~.
million pounds of honey. 1t was mark
eted at an average price of thirty
cents a pound.
The bee-keeping industry is center.
ed chiefly in the district around Do
minion City, which is only few
miles from the North Dakota bound.
ary.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION NOTICE
TO ALL BISMARCK SUBSCRIBERS

Owing the practical mpossiby of reaching each city SUBJ
crbe Tribune monthly the carrier list Is re-
quested the office and settle suggested that city
subscribers comply with this request promptly that we can con-
form to the governments ruling all subscriptions be paid
strictly in advance. 80.
possible the circulation department will bill its SUBJ
scribers monthly
Kindly coopes with in this matter and do not the
carrier boys. Call at office or send us check.
Tribune has discontinued collection of city subscriptions
by carrier. go. l.s.,.g--.-..--- --@z.,--...--
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
HALF
BILLION IN
BETTERMENTS

Washington, Dec. 12.-Railways un-
der federal control spent a half bill
lion in betterment, improvements or
new equipment during the period end
ing December 1, or about twice as
much as in the same period previous
ly, it was shown by railway official
today. Charges to capital account
included over $416,000,O00. including
$245, l39, 900 for cars and locomotives.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
CORN PRICES
ARES0ARlNG

Chicago, ILL.,. Dec. 12.-Stunning adj
vances in the price of corn resulted to-
day from the government crop report
showing that the yield for 1913 is the
smallest in five years. Values ran up
as much as seven cents per bushel
over yesterdays close.
The market opened active with a
wide range of prices, and fluctuated
with extreme rapidity In May trad
ing the market rose to 1871 as against
13O 3-8 in yesterdays trading.
5000
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
M'AD00 WANTS
GOVERNMENT
TO KEEP ROADS
Senate Criticizes Plan to Keep
Carriers Until 1924-kel-
lOggScores Letter

Washington, Dec. 12.-SeCretary Nc
Adoo's proposal to keep the railroads
under government control until 1924
met instant criticism from the repub'
lican side when the senate convened
today. Senator Kellogg of Minnesota
declared proposition for permanent
government ownership of railroads is
at the bottom of the whole thing. He
said, referring to Mr.. McAdoo's let
ter:
at is a most remarkable document
coming as it does in few days after
the address of the president in which
the president said he had no judg
ment of his own"
Before Senator Kellogg spoke, the
senate decided to meet Thursday to
consider railway administration.
"When the railways were taken over
it was for war purposes said Sen
ator Kellogg. 1T was denied then
that it was to be a test of government
ownership. Now comes Secretary NC
Adoo asking an extension of five
years to test government ownership.
That has been at the bottom of the
whole thing all the while"
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
RIOTS IN BOHEMIA,

Amsterdam, Dec. 12.-Riots occur
red yesterday in Aussig, Bohemia, ac-
cording to dispatches from Prague,
and machine guns and rifles were
used against mobs. Three persons
were killed. and five injured. Troops
also resorted to arms in Schoenwisen.
The excesses continued far into the
night ...a
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
IGNORING BOlSHEVlkI.

Christiania, Dec. 12.-The Norwe-
gian legation has left Petrograd ac-
cording to the Aften Posten. The
newspapers report also shows that
eDnmark the last of the neutrals to
continue relations with the Bolshevikf
government is about to sever them.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
ISSUE CERTIFICATES.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Another bl'
weekly issue of loan certificates of in
debtedness of 500 million or more,
nearing IL per cent interest, was
announced today by the treasury. The
certificates will be dated December
10, payable May 20, next.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
7. W. W. IN CJIBA.

Washington, Dec. 12-Information
reaching the state department today
indicated that the general strike called
in Cuba is q result Of 1. w. w. and
enemy propaganda.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
FORMULATE POLICY.

London. Dec .12.-The British gov
ernment has decided on the attitude
it will adopt at the peace conference
regarding the freedom of the seas, ac-
cording to the Daily Express today.
The newspaper refers to the pro-
gram of Sec. Daniels. and says:
"Official circles in London are com.
pletely satisfied with this and with
great tribute to the British navy by
Theodore Roosevelt, Admiral Sims,
and other officials. The British gov
ernment is ready to concede to the
U. S. the freest of all free hands in
naval development, and it welcomes
the idea of extension of American
seapower as one of the best guaran-
tees of the freedom of the seas for the
world"
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
KEEP WAGES UP.

Washington, Dec. 12-The railroad
administration has no intention OF
reducing the wages of railroad men
generally after peace is declared, 1t
was stated today. and if the period OF
control is extended for five years, as
recommended by Secretary McAdoo,
it is probable wages will remain at
their present standard for that per-
tod. ..,
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12

hinted 6itain
Association,
which
biblical wboa
perfectly Off,
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN.

NEGOTIATIONS for the prOIongatl0n
of the German armistice began today
at Treves, Rhennish Prussia.
The Matin says that the German ar
mistice degelates have requested that
the allies reinforce their troops at
certain points in order to aid the Ger
man authorities in maintaining order.
The paper adds that in case the Ger
man chiefs may request further ex-
tensions Of occupied territories in
Germany
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
SIXTY MILLIONS RECEIVED
AMERICANS IN BERLIN.

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Brigadier General
Harries and Lieuts. Frigellard and
Schelling of the American committee
for the repatriation Of war prisoners
arrived in Berlin last night. They
were the first American officers In
Berlin since the signing of the armi-
Stice.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
EBERT SHOWS
FIRMNESS WHEN
GUARD RETURNS
Prussian Soldiers Back Ebert
Head of New Gov
ernment
MAY PUNISH SOVIETS
American Officers Arrive to Su-
perintend Return of War
Prisoners
MAY PUNISH SOVIETS

London, Dec. l2.-ln consequence Of
the support he is receiving from the
Prussian guard, newly arrived in Ber-
lin. Premier Ebbert is taking d stiffer
attitude toward the Sparticus, special
correspondents in Copenhagen are ad-
vised
1.-THE proletariat must be prepared
for the worst the Red Flag organ OF
the Sparticus element is quoted as
saying. The Ebbert government feel
ing that it's position is becoming
stronger evidently has decided on
some measures against the Sparticus
group, and arrests are expected.
To Call Reichstag.
The Berlin cabinet anticipating re-
fusal of the allies to deal with the
present eBrlin government and the
soviets is contemplating evoking the
reichstag to give the proceedings con-
stittuional standing.
Sof Resigns.
DR.. w. F. Solf, minister of foreign
affairs, has handed in his resignation,
which has been accepted. 1t does not
come as a surprise, as his relations
with the independent socialist wing
reached the straining point some time
ago.
SIXTY MILLIONS RECEIVED
Paris, Dec. 12.--Gold received by
Germany from Russia amounting to
more than $3O,0O0,O0O has been re-
ceived in Paris and deposited in the
bank of France. The money is cred
tied to the common account of the
allies in conformity with the armi-
stice terms.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
LEAGUE is SOLUTION,

Dewsbury. Eng, Wednesday, Dec.
11.-A league of nations is the 'solu-
ton to the problem of free seas" and
the United States and Great Britain
can reach an agreement on that ques-
ton by joining such league. said Wis
count Grey today. The seas, he said.
were free in times of peace. and Great
Britain has placed no restrictions up
on them. ..t fa..
Without the blockade Germany
might have won, said the viscount.
The term freedom of the seas" was
American in origin and had been ad-
opted by the Germans for their own
purposes. He believed that President
Wilson meant freedom of the seas to
all who joined the league of nations.
and he thought the presidents words F..
on this term should be given clearer
Interpretation.
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
READY
TO RECEIVE
y PRES. WILSON
Weather Favorable For Landing
Tomorrow of Presidential
Party
PARIS is PREPARING
Viscount Grey Says League of
Nations Should Define
"FreedOm of Seas
WILL 'FURM ESCORT,

London, Dec. 12.-The United
States battle fleet which is to
form an escort for the George
Washington left Portland this
morning, in command Of Admiral
Sims, on the battleship Wyom-
ing. The fleet will be met at sea
by 80 destroyers from Brest. The
George Washington, carrying the
president and his party, will be
met at 9 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, 80 miles from Brest.
Brest (Noon Wednesday,, Dec. II.
-Brest has put on it's holiday attire
and is eagerly awaiting the arrival Of
President Wilson tomorrow. Tho
American naval attachment here got
into direct wireless communication
this morning with the presidential
fleet The weather is favorable to
quick progress.
II the weather early tomorrow is
rough the steamer George Washing
ton bearing the President may enter
the sheltered roadsteads at twelve
o'clock. The President will then land
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
A large delegation from the Cham
ber of Deputies has arrived to greet
the President on his arrival.
The cabinet ministers and officials
who are to welcome the President will
arrive here tOmmOrroW.
"OFFrCIAl VISIT"
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-12-12
"OFFrCIAL VISIT"

Paris, Dec. l2.-The length of Presi-
dent Wilson's official visit" in Paris
has been fixed at 48 hours, according
to the Matn. The remainder of his
stay will not be marked by any state
ceremony
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-10
ELIMINATE HUN INFLUENCE
Government TO Take Up Stock Held by
Alien Enemies In Pnssnic
Mills.

WASHINGTON. March s-German
financial interests in the great string
OF woolen. worsted. cotton and other
mills in the Gcrman-infested belt
around Passaic. y. j., will cease forth
with. The government will take up
the stock held by alien enemies and
elect members of the boards of direc-
tors OF the companies to wipe out the
alien influence.
a. Mitchell Palmer, alien property
custodian. announced to-day that there
is large enemy interest in six or
seven Of the mills in Passaic. 1t is
believed there IL similar interest in
the numerous mills of Paterson, Dover
and surrounding towns, but the pro-
prietors have been doing everything
possible in some cases TO cover up the
enemy interests.
I'm some cases" said Palmer. "this
enemy interest constitutes the ma jor-
ity holding OF stock; in other cases
only a minority. No change in the
executive management of the COM
panies is contemplated. The alien
property custodian holding large
blocks of stock OF these companies
expects to cooperate with the rres-
ent managers OF the companies to see
that production is kept up TO full ca Z.
pacity. No sale of the enemy interest
in these companies is in contempla.
; ;ion