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higher education from the midst OF a
whole lot OF husky lads.
Art for arts sake is all right for
them as likes it
But book Iarnin' without free rare
beef and the usua2 Tr:nmtns would
be somethtn' else again In the opinion
OF many a fresnwa:er college hero.
We'll, they agreed upon plans for
improvements for the river bridge
approach yesterday.
Judging by the way the Bando has
never built those two. stations
And the way the city has never put
a new floor on the Barnestown bridge
They'll carry out those plans about
the time bolshevism in Russia be
comes safe and sane.
But cheer up;
Even the city government and the
railroad cannot keep this town from
growing.
The best evidence OF that IS that
they haven't done It
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c00PERAIIoN IN COAL.

Hat A1nsdeeJ. Casey. the wen known and able
Of The American Coal Journal said regard
ms value Of cooperation m his review of the
dining the calendar year. which he prepared
for I he West Vngmian, this newspaper has
my lines during the past two years. We began
So before even the more wide awake coal journals
ss ave plenty of company now. AS matter
pretty nearly all the leading spirits connected with
industry realize fully now that cooperation Is the
that ever happened and that if the industry Is to
70 Be prosperous there must be more of it
geals 10 come.
Ba two to cooperate even IN Its simplest form.
attam maximum results m an industry every
eonesned naust Be m II. If were possible make
see ta now and to act upon the knowledge
would NOT have the slightest doubt about
coal prediction m this country. By complete
would be possible to develop foreign outlet
acan coal which would take care of the surplus
,p even when the mines are running now know
possible to run them with a full complement
killed abor.
y eomplete7 cooperation the industry would be m
compel the railroads no matter who Owls them
sonlEos to give coal square deal both m the
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Personals
Miss Pansv Jacobs.

Miss Pansy Jacobs, of High street,
who has been very III with influenza
is importing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Richards, OF
Newport News, are spending the mol
iCays with the formers mother, Mrs.
Columbia Richards, in Raymond
s'E Frank Gregory, who is IN New
Jersey cantonment, is here on tur-
1ough with Mrs. Gregory at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and MIS-. Joseph
Joseph Jollife and nephew, Marion
Helmfck, are spending a few days
with the formers sistez, Mrs. Delphta
Smith, at Ernshaw.
WAYNE Battaeger, of Maple avenue,
Is visiting Fred Boyers at Tr1une.
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r. mFnnanI

Among those from . distance who
were here Tor the funeral OF Hrs.
Marie Scott, which was held at her
home in Raymond street Friday at
3:50 o'clock, were Miss Rachel Camp
Mrs. Anna Carney, Miss Marie Car
ney, Mr. Mclaughlin. Miss Lille Nc
LaughIin, of 1EorEantoWn: Mrs. Z. s..
Bailey H. L. and Marmaduke Wells,
of ClarksbuTG: Mr.. and Mrs. WIN
Scott and daughter villa, OF Shfnns-
ton
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BY way of Switzerland comes the news that move,
ent is on foot in Germany up federal republic
there on the same plan adopted by the founders Of the
United States This is interesting. for it may lead to
satisfactory answer to question which otherwise prob
ally forever viii remian unanswered to-w would the
American system it was laid down work II It were
given fair chance?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

Last night the National collegiate Athletic assOca-
ton in session at New York. adopted resolution fav-
orine the abolition Of the training table and scouting
That is very good as but is going to
AXE lot of powerful missionary work OF make some
Of the colleges see It.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

Charles E. Hughes, appearing for the Commercial
Cable company, told the Federal court in New York
Yesterday that the taking over by the government Of
the cable lines was unjustIfed. That depends upon the
view point Postmaster General Burleson seems to be
guided by the theory that anything he can get away
With is justified provided it him In saddlng gov
eminent ownership upon the people of this country
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

7 beieye1 de United States Of america as a govern
b dc people By die people. for The people, Dl1ose
u peIsde derlvcd from The consent of The govened:
deloafasg n republic, sopaeisn Nation of many
StGte5s pefeet Union. and msepaobLe
non these PRINCIPLES Of freedom, equality JUS
- aid h11ldfty for mich American patriots sacrificed
~ lpsaad fortunes therefore beLeve il Is mp duty
w e1Wty 70 tope IT., to support its Constitution: 10
5eg avs respect is flag; and to defend II against
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In Hospital.

Andrew Henderson, whose home is
Mt Hammond and who has been. with
the Expeditionary Forces In France,
is now at Newport News recovering
from wounds received in battle. he
hopes to be able to come home soon
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Watch Meeting.

: "A watch meeting viii be held at the
Diamond Street church on Tuesday
evening, beginning at $3.50 O'Clock
An interesting and suitable program
is being planned for the meeting.
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spe session in Baltimore yesterday of the
societg for the Advancement Of Science sey-
ouE oomis of New Haven. Conn, argued against the
the proposed prohibition amendment to the
astitutton on the ground that it would write
police lation into a document which up to the
has been a statement of the basic principles
epreasntattTe government. That Is valid ob3ec-
ol too late to advance it now, as glance
he making this country the
Isl thyea1s win show It is absurd to believe the
eonsit6tfon could be forever shielded from
has turned MISUNDERSTANDING into doc
hich Prof Dea1ey aptly says are complex
IL we are too prone to believe there is some
erect mere Law. especially fundamental law,
going 70 keep right on writing regulations
asttatfons, state and federal. until it dawns
printed upon until the popular is in favor Of
endorsements In the meantime the basic character
thegoyernfaert is going to be profoundly changed.
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Mnsical ProoTan1.

A musical program is being pre-
pared by the choir Of the First Meth
odist Protestant church which VIII
take the place of the usual preaching
service. All who enjoy good music
are invite dto attend this service.
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In MISSING List

Thename OF Renyer P. Martin Of
Warrington appeared in yesterday
casualty list Of missing in action.
He is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ].
Martin OF Jerico.
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1nfnenza md Dfnfheria.

Luke Layman, Of Maryland avenue,
has been quite III the past few days
with diptherfa- Mrs. Curt Layman IS
also quite III with influenza. Both pa
tients are getting along as wen as
could be expected.
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For Funeral

Mrs. Fred Kline of Tridelphia, and
Mrs. Sarah Woodruff OF Jacksonourg
were here yesterday to attend the
funeral of Jacob Byard who was a re-
lative.
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Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Wells OF Fair
mont are her having been called by
the illness OF the formers niece. MSS
Gladys Haught,. Of Brookside.
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r.4o-toinnd Fnends.

Mrs. J. B. Levelle entertained a
few friends informally last evening
at her home In Market street. The
evening was a most pleasant one
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Mrs. Anderson Dies

1900 Mrs. Anderson Dies. ......-
Mrs. orginia Anderson (colored)
died at her home in Railroad street on
Thursday night after a short illness
of influenza She is survived by q
son. now with the U. s. Forces IN
france. Funeral services were held
from the home at seven o'clock last
evening, and the remains were taken
tn MoorefieId for intermcnt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-28

Many local Syrians are sending mon
ey by cable to stricken relatives In
their native country.
Hotel ArrIVaIs
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BARTI;ETT: c. B. woodruff,
MondsviIle, S. NJ Hartley, Morgan
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MANNINGTON
From Fans lsIand

Dewey Shaffer fifth the o. s. MAT
ines and stationed at Paris Island
South Carolina, is her for a visit with
relatives near the city.
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Personals,

Miss Neva Monroe is here from
Mullens, Wyoming county, for visit
at her home IN Franklin street
G. 3. Morris, Of Glover Gap, was
business visitor In the city yesterday.
John L. Ely spent Christmas with
relatives In Cameron
Tofake Simon, of shinnston, was
the guest Of friends in Mannington
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Burt were visi-
tors in Wheeling yesterday.
Roy errence has returned. after a
visit with his son and daughter IN
East Liverpool. Ohio.
4. Joseph, OF Shinnston, was bus1'
ness visitor in the city yesterday
Miss Mona Simon, OF Fairmont' IS
the guest Of Miss Virginia Hewitt Oh
Monroe street
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K Modi spent
Christmas with Mrs. Mods sister,
Mrs. C. L. Burgess In Wheeling.
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From Washington
Clarence E. Lancaster, OF the Q. s.
army service at Washington, D. G. Is
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p Rear5on Iocksonburg. R.

town. n. H. Reardou, Jocksonburg, R.
b. Neptune, Cameron, c. A Harris,
Crarksburg, w. B. Gribble, West IN
ion: Ensign Thos. "a. Law1is, O. s. N;
John A. Ford, Columbus, O.
WeIs-R. ". WIttektnd. Marietta,
O.: Guy B. Wallace, Morgantown; ].
II. Moore. G. C. Moore, s. w Moore,
]. A. Cross, W. F. Knode, Fairview;
N. J. Hartleb, Wheeling.
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nauohter Born,

Born, Monday, December 2SrFd;, 20
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Stuweu OF MAN
nington, a daughter.
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here for a visit at his home IN Main
street.
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Silk Undergarments
At Prices Now Within
the Reach of An!

True. they, too, are little mus
sed or perhaps show slight soil,
but the Sale Prices viii amply re.
pay you for the clubbing they re-
quire to make them as good as
new! -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
ONE OR OTHER SAYS
CONFESSED MURDERER

CASTLE ROCK, Wash. Dec. 1s.-
Martin Swift. rancher, living Is miles
cast Of here. today cody confessed to
the murder Of his neighbor. John
Gilmore, last Friday. was the result
of q feud Of : years He said: ~;
was him or me. l figured my chill
dren were as good as his to have a
father" Swift's arrest came after he
helped neighbors carry the dead body
from the woods and after he served
as a member of the coroner's jury
which probed the murder.
''Fiehtteen years ago when
bought my land. Gilmore got sore"
said Swift when my grain came up
his chickens and turkeys scratched
It up... He wouldn't keep them home,
The more land cleared the more
chickens he got. one tim 100 chick
aus were ON my land at once. Two
lines Gilmore took shots at me and
[ thought he would get me some time
50 / got him"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
is CALLED
THE WHITE HOUSE

PARIS, Dec. 1S.-The Prince Mu-
ratz Palace is now Generally called
the white House" Crowds contin-
ne to gather at every appearance OF
President and Mrs. Wilson.
The latter always remains in the
background until led forward by the
president At the height of demon
stations she frequently turns from the
Wa tching crowds to observe her hus-
band with unconcealed. wifeIy admir-
alton.
European statesmen are laughing
at President Wilson's jokes. He was
noted @&yashington as storyteller,
and his reputation in that regard is
already established here. Clemenceau
enjoyed some of Wilson's
quips. Though appreciating the
honors shown, the Americans are glad
The ceremonies are ended so they can
get to work. More silk hats have
been exhibited in Paris In the last
.ew days than at any time since 1914.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
FALL SOWN WHEAT
100 PER CENT IN
OMATILLA COUNTY

It is safe to say that the December
outlook for fan sown wheat is 100 per
cent for Umatilla county. The same
report comes from over the state. with
the estimate Of the lragest acreage of
tail wheat on record. the total being
about $4,000 acres. Indicating a to-
tai Weld for the state of possibly in
excess of 16 500. 900 bushels.
Umatilla county leads all other
counties in number of acres i'm wheat
according TO the estimate of F. /.
Kent, field agent of the bureau of
crops, with $4,000 acres of fall wheat
in the ground and at present rateo
100 per cent
Sherman county comes newt with
116,700. Next comes Morrow coun
ty with 10000 acres. followed by Gil
liam with l06 coo. All other coun-
ties have less than 100000 acres.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
MORE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
OF SCHOOL XSOUGHT BYLAW

In the effort to bring about what
he considers would he more equit-
able distribution of the tax burden
for education i'm Umatuia county.
a bin is beus drafted Ten he presented
tl The legislature next month.
The hiL II passed by the Iezis-
lature would permit the taking OF
am initiative vote in any county uu
petition TO the county court on the
levving of a general school tax in
the county Of five to six mills The
money raised 10y this tax would be
arportioued To- the districts Of the
the county on the basis OF the attend
ance OF the schools and NOT accord -
Ing to the MUM ber OF children in the
district between the ages OF four and
." years regardless of whether or NOT
they are attending school The APP
Uortionment would be made bys a
county board according to tbe need
o- the Sohool
The proposed change would have
the effect of Increasing To- some OK
tent the tax in IA number Of wealthy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18

The French have given various in
dications that they do not sympa-
thmize with imperialistic ambitions
on the part of Italy. The Jugo-
Slavs mean nothing TO France. but it
Is not to the interest Of the French
nation to see Italy. another Latin
country. develop into greater power
than France herself. II the peace
conference fails to endorse the rights
OF Italy as superior to those of the
Jugo- Slavs, Il is possible the Italians
will not acquiesce in decision. Or
lando has intimated. that the italian
army can he demohilized. If italy
We're to attempt to possess the east
ern shore Of the Adriatic by force OF
arms. the action would undoubtedly
come mp for consideration of the
league Of nations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
ITALIAN PROBLEM MAY
DISTURB CONFERENCE

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-If the
league Of nations is created by the
peace conference, the first work may
be to keep peace between italy and
the Jugn- -Slavs. The danger of bel
igcrcnt clash between these national
liies on the eastern and western shores
Of the Adriatic Is becoming ihcreas-
ingly possible. Premier Orlando of
Italy. is showing undisguised opposi-
tion to tn ablishment Of a strong
Slav state across the Adriatic. He APP
parently is preparing TO appeal 10 VIII
son To Put limit on the rinciple Of
self-determi nation by nationalities.
Orlando viii arrive in Paris tomor-
row, with the Italian king. and then
the first serious obstacles to smooth
working eace conference will devel-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18

rural districts where the levy now ,-
only "a haH mil t. ono mH~ iu-
the cities and districts az larger rup-
uiatiou the tax NoulI b. decreased
from that or the pres
eut system pf leyniur the school tax.
In these districts it is now frequently
D." mills and even more.
a considerable number OF rural
school districts ia JmHtlIa county,
are now kept up as shown by tho
records ~ tho county school superin.
tendeut apparently with the principal
object tu keep down the taxes. They
are iu the Jhluiy populated sections
covered s.iarge wheat ranches ana
refuse tp Join the larger populated
districts for the reason that by 30 do
tus the school tax would boz Increased.
10 i- stated the proposed law
would provide about the same amount
as now spent ON education in the
county and would be- n much more
equitable distribution ~ the entire
COST Ot education than tho present
law
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18

Americas plan for building entente
merchantmen and pooling raw mate
rails will be withheld until the atti-
tude Of all countries toward the
league of nations is definitely ascer-
tained. It should be constantly real
lied that the president regards the
league Of nations the most essential
feature Of the peace treaty. American
in world politics and
activities. or a return to
to our former ISOLATION will depend
entirely upon. the willingness OF tho
entente 20 enter a league of nations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
RECORDS CLEARED
OF BLANCETT CASE

In the file of the clerk of the cir
cult court today appears sheet
showing the ease OF Bertha Blancett
vs. Dell Blaucett. dismissed.
This case was dismissed in open
court early i'm the year before Dell
Blancett was killed in battle in
France, and the order showing today
was made in clearing mp the records
of the court.
Bertha ElanCett now draws PEN
sion of $4u month from the Cana
dian government as the widow of Dell
Tiaucett.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
PEACE PROGRAM IN
COALITION, REBEL HOPE

Ell PASO, Dec 1s,-Peaceful set
tlement of AIexico's troubles is in
eluded in a plan under way to oust
Carranzs. it is learned here today.
The coalition Of all opposing factions
would make civil war unnecessary. il
is believed. Either a formal appeal to
the United States to keep her hands
off in case of fighting. or a manifesto
calculated to secure help OF the
Washington government an dentente
in case of peaceable solution of Mex
ico's internal affairs is the rebel pro-
gram.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
RITNER WILL ARRIVE HOME
At 4::4O P. M. TOMORROW EVE

by the Teudletou lodge Of Elks. Of
which Bitncr was exalted ruler when
he entered, the Red Cross service. In
addition w l.. Thompson. county
Red Cross chairman. suggests that
Red Cross members, particularly the
officers and active workers. he Mt the
train To greet the returning man to.
morrow evening.
The IGlks are To mect at their lodge
r, om at : =. m, tomorrow afternoon
and march from the lodge room to the
depot in body. Each man is asked
70 provide himself with a flag, iarae
'ur small to carry i'm the parade. The
hand win lead the Elks and play at
the train
Tomorrow night Mr.. Ritner will he
given a reception by the Flks Il being
the regular mcetinr night and talk
ON his experiences in France will be
given by the returning man.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
MAN PLANS
TO START ANOTHER
BANK IN PENDLETON

In connection with the PROPOSE
tion Of establishing a new bank
in Pcndleton. &. T. WALES. Il
Northern Idaho banker. was In
this city yesterday and is known
to have consulted with local pco-
pic ON the subject. Mr.. Wales left
town last evening and no an
nOunccmcnt as to h:N plans has
been made. ArcpOrt in circu-
lation here for some days has it
that he coRtempIates a state bank
iWth federal reserve bank con-
nectionS. Spokane and Port
land banking houses are said To
be interested in the deal and il is
in tire plan to provide bank with
capitalization of $3.50. 900. Il is
not known whether the move will
he carried out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
POSTPONE ACTION.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Thc for
cign relations committcc postponed
its final action ON the Knox resolution
that the league of nations should not
be considered until after the peace
treaty Is signed. The sentiment or
the committee is understood 10 he
evenly divided Since hc has been In
France Wilson has made IL clear he
believes the league of nations slIould
bc the first clause OF the peace treaty
10 bc considered.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
BERLIN OFFICIALLY
ANNOUNCES TOLL
BERLIN, Dec. 18,-The
total number of Germans
killed in the war is official
ly announced at 649,000.
IS TEACHERS TAKING
EXAMINATIONS TODAY

Sixteen teachers are taking the ex-
Gnlinations a the office of the coun-
~ school superintendent today. Some
are irving for state certificates: some
for life certificates and others for ex-
en,pticns Following are those taking
the examiIia tions: Constance Hyatt
Weston; Leole Fidier. Helix; Clarissa
Ethel Graham, Hermison; Inez n.
Wagner, I'mapine; II. T. Dealy,
Meat ham: 4. +, Yoder. Adams; A. p.
Murray Stanfield: X. +. Decker and
Cora Chicoine. pilot Rock: Esther
Mark. Violet WriEgle, Estela Keyton.
Ida pcraft and Ethel Haw, Pendle-
ton; Lotta Mcdaniel and Frances
Rog crs, Freewater.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
PRESIDENT CANCELS
INSURGENT MEETING
OF FOE REICHSTAG
ny rFANK ]. TAYLOR

Omitted Press staff Correspondent.)
The proposed "insurgent' meeting
of the reichstag in defiance Of the
Ebert Hanse government was cancel
led by President Fehcrnbach He eN-
planned that the meeting was unnec-
cssary due to the extension Of the ar
mistice His action. however. is re-
Eardod as a complete backdown. New
Cologne, the hot bed Of the Spartncus
group, was raided last night. Peo-
ples council troops forclbly elected
the followers of Liebknecht who held
public meetings there n fortnight ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
MURDER OF PAES
STARTS TURMOIL
LONDON, Dec. 18.-The
entire Portuguese cabinet
has resigned.
Ed NELSON GIVES
$40 TO WAR FUND
To the Public;

To the Public:
The Central Loyalty Committee de-
sires 10 acknowledge receipt of $40
from Mr. ED Nelson of Pendleton,
who had previously refused. to con-
tribute to the United War Work Fund
Mr.. Nelson has restricted his sub
scription to the Armenian syrian Re-
lief. n privilege granted to any per-
son. His previous refusal. he stated,
was caused by his objection TO the re-
ligious organizations whose war work
agencies were 10 receive funds from
the campaign. He specified that his
money was not to go to any Of these
Mr.. Nelson's contribu-
tion and his explanations were made
To delegation OF returned soldiers.
CENTRAL LOYALTY COMMITTEE
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
100 PER
CENT RED CROSS is
THIRD DAY FORECAST

Pendlcton. 100 per cent Red Cross.
This Ie, the prophecy r+f AtFs Anna
Herrick. had Of the Red cross Christ
mas Ron Gal lmcmbcrship drive in thc
city To-day. the third day of the
drive, shows Pendleton citizens stH
making a steady response to the call,
and no doubt remains that every adult
will be wearing a Red Cross button.
Reports are still lacking. but Red
Cross workers say that they are
ncct.nE with excellent results.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-18
britain wants sh,ps

1t is learned Britain wants 2,00O,000
tons Of American built merchant
ships and France wants l.O00,6 600.
Both countries are eager to effect an
arrangement for distributing raw ma
terials and assurance against over
charge. All nations would appreciate
the naturalization Of Americas mer-
chant marine. and the opportunity to
share our raw materials, thus ending
Americas virtual domination in the
worlds markets.