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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
VOTE MONDAY
ON CAR BILL

The skeleton ordinance prepared
by Corporation Counsel Meier for
the acquisition of the traction com.
pany lines. will be introduced to the
city council Monday. according to
Acting Mayor Bolton Saturday.
The ordinance is drawn for the
Accusation" OF the traction com
panys lines. This gives the city the
right to still condemn tho traction
property IL Il so desires. stated Cor.
poration Counsel Walter +. Meier.
Saturday.
This is to be an acquisition. and
not trading OF bonds" said Meier.
Councilman William Hickman
Moore and Thomas +. Murphine.
utilities chief. have been listing the
company's property. and will have a
statement ready for the council
within a few days. according to Bol.
ton. Moore and Murphine are also
working on the escrow ordinance.
which In 10 solve the elimination OF
tho company's Indebtedness. he de
clared.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23

A REAL LEAGUE
BY THE EDITOR OF THE STAR

When the work of the peace table is
the one outstanding result will be world
league of peace-loving and peace-pre-
serving nations: that there VIII come into
existence n genuine federation OF the
world
II is important that this new associa-
ton be real and binding, not loose and
transitory. But in order to be real and
binding it should partake of the character
of the federal government of our United
States rather than the loose union OF
states which existed under the articles
of confederation before the constitution
was adopted.
At least there should be the germ of
federal organization. Anything less will
quickly revert to international factionism
and balance of power intrigue. If it Is
worth while for the nations 10 be united
it is worth while that they come together
once and for all, as the states Of our re-
public came together when they conceived
their destiny as a nation.
The difference between the states repre-
scnted In tho continental congress and the
nation as il has existed since 1887 lies in
certain powers granted the federal gov
ernmcnt when the states adopted the con-
stitution. Chief of these was the taxing
power. The continental congress could
issue money but it could not raise revenue
to make the money good. Therefore II
was worthless. The continental congress
could authorize an army and declare
war. but il could not raise an army or
effectively wage war. II depended on the
voluntary consent, liable at any moment
TO be withdrawn, of the individual states.
II was not n real living thing
The constitution gave the new central
lied government power to impose taxes.
That was the most important thing it
did. 1t created an executive called a
president with power to enforce laws. 1t
created congress to represent the peo-
pie and the states. II created tribunal,
the supreme court, and the federal ju-
dietary. with power to settle disputes
between states and to try cases between
citizens Of separate states.
The world federation should partake in
some measure of these three functions.
The newly created thing-the SUPER
NATION-should have a treasury. II
should have some measure of revenue
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former Secretary os War Garrison.
The presidents letter OF accept
ance and the statements OF McAdoo's 4
friends. however, did not bear out
this theory as most authorities saw
u.
Secondly. there was speculation
that the presidency In 1920 had an
influence in McAdoo's direction.
Some thought McAdoo was skepucal
OF being a successful candidate in
1920. inasmuch as his continuance
In office might be attended by polit
ical differences with the opposition
party next year over railroads and
appropriations.
on the other hand. some believed
that McAdoo felt by avoiding these
differences he could appear In 1920
as a government control advocate
and be swept into office on that
plank and his past record.
The general thought was. how
ever, that McAdoo has quit public
life, as he said. Those who believe
this were inclined 10 think McAdoo
had drawn an adverse decision as 10
his personal prospects in 1920 from
the republican victory in the last
election.
Coupled with speculation over
what might have been background
reasons for his sudden remarkable
decision was talk of who would sue.
ceed McAdoo. Bernard Baruch. Car.
Continued on Page Four
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raising power II should have a set of
judges continuously in session. 1t should
have its congress, and it should have an
executive-a ER-PRESIDENT-wi
power to carry out the will of the peoples
involved.
The treasury of the super-nation
should be the depository of moneys to
be used to indemnify Belgium. France,
Serbia and Rumania. Why not? There
should be a common fund in common
treasury for this purpose.
The super-nation will have TO legislate.
International law has hitherto been only
a name There is no such thing. There
are international precedents which are
invariably conflicting. But law is not
law unless il can be enforced. And
international law never has been en-
forced.
II should be the business of the con-
gress of the super nation to formulate
international law. 1t should be the bust
ness of the judiciary of the super-nation
to interpret international law and settle
international cases. II should be the
business Of the executive of the super
nation to see that the laws are enforced
and the decrecs carried out.
All this is possible without dangerously
limiting the independence Of the con-
stitucnt nations. The states of America
are not oppressed by having congress
and federal government. There are
functions which can better be performed
by the federal body than by the state,
and vice versa.
The federal government has its lmita-
tions. These are contained in the So
called bill of rights added to the consti-
tuition by the first 10 amendments. These
reserve to the states certain powers
touching on the personal liberties of the
people. They are a succession of Thou
Shalt-Nots to the federal congress. The
super-nation should have its Thou-Shalt-
Nots also.
After all. the essential need Is to face
this critical period in a courageous spirit
in something the spirit which launched
the great American republic-so that
there may be born into the world a
league of nations that will be real
league, strong to preserve the liberties
of the people and strong to keep the
peace of the world
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
ALLIED FORCES
Draw NEAR TO
CITY Of L|ECE


LONDON. Nov. .J.--The last I'm.
portant city in Belgium 90 be re
patrfst~d. Liegc. IL expected soon TO
be In allied hands. The British were
last reported within less than 20
miles Of that place. They have
passed thru Namur.
u.iegc is IS miles east and south
% brussels. and only eight miles
from the Prussian frontier. II is
where the first great battle Of the
war was fought. Gen. Leman dc.
Tending II until his forts were re
duccd by the German howitzers.l
Occupation OF Luxembourg ~ rap.
idly being completed by the Ameri.
cans. who are nearing Rhesrish
Prussia. The French already have
a foothoid In the latter province at
saarbrucken. and have entered Saar.
gemunde. near the junction OF the
boundaries OF Rheinish Prussia and
Rheinlsn Bavaria
The general line OF tho allied ad-
vance. according TO latest adviccs. is
as follows;
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
BEGIN VOTE ON
MACY STRIKE

~ noon Saturday the shipyard
workers Of Seattle began TO vote on
the proposed strike against tho Macy
award.
The ballots were received by Scorc.
tary Bert Swain. OF the Metal Trades
council, from the Metal Trades head
quarters. in Portland. earlier in the
morning. and Immediately distributed
to the affiliated unions for the vote
The electrical workers and steam.
filters are voting Saturday afternoon.
The machinists and blacksmiths will
vote Sunday.
Swain saws that secret ballot will
be taken OF the shipyard workers,
and that the result OF the voting by
the different crafts will not be an.
nounced until the votes OF all the
unions have been tabulated. which
will not he before December 3. A
majority vote OF the shipyard work
ers as a whole will decide the strike
question.
From British Columbia TO CaIifor.
mia, Swain says. the strike vote is
being taken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
K'ADOO TO
SEEK REST
and MONEY
President Reluctantly Ac-
cepts His Resignation
From Public Office
WHO WILL TAKE PLACE?

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2a.--secre.
tary OF Treasury William q. Me
Adoo has resigned his cabinet posi-.
ton. the management of the I. X
railroads and other public offices.
lie will return to private life Prcsi'
dent Wilson has accepted his resig.
nation.
Secretary McAdoo himself and his
closest friends stood pat today on
leaving the treasury and railroad
posts for just the reason he stated
and for that alone-to retrieve his
fortune
Reslgning these two important
posts. McAdoo declared late yeatsr.
day he needed 10 get back TO private
life to make sufficient money for
family needs. lie pointed out that
his energy was drained. tho his
health has not b-en fully broken.
McAdoo VIII leave Washington TO
night for final iurpection trip over
the rail rn~r. This trsp. which win
complete inspection OF all unes ur.,
der federal control. win take McAdco
thru the South and Mississippi val
ley. lie win he AWAY ten days. Ills
first stop will be az Atlanta.
Crop Of Rumors
There was crop OF rumors TO
"explaln his going" The first was
tina, there was split with the presi-
dent az there was in the case OF
former Secretary OF State Bryan and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
A. F. of l.. Giving
All Aid to Mooney

DALLAS. Tex, Nov. s3.--The
American Federation OF Labor is do
ing all within its power 10 save the
life OF Tom Mooney. Samuel Com
pers declared today.
Gompers declined to go into details
OF what action is being taken TO save
MONEYS life, other than to declare
Mooney has been treated unfairly,
and every effort would be made to
secure q new trial,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
$4,000 Shipysrd
Men VIII Strike

The two bissesf ant 70 o. aeatua
shipyard workers votec v amino liely
Friday night % join y ne aeneu,i
strike on pecrmbef s t Tom
Mooney Is not s~Apts either a new
trial or a pardon ~ GoY. stephens.
of California. before lat date.
These unions the boilermakers.
iron shiphuiiders and helpers local
No. lo4. ana the shipyard laborcrs'
riggers' and fasteners lacal. have a
combined membership of $4,000
workers. The meetings Friday night
were largely attended and very en-
thusiastic.
Secretary James A. Duncan. OF
the Central Labor council. stated
Saturday that in addition to the ac-
ton taken by the boilermakers and
shipyard laborers, two other unions.
the molders and the Renton mine
workers, voted unanimously Friday
evening to Join the strike movement
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This announcement by Judge Ed
mond r. Morgan. together with a sen
xsfionA statement from Thomas j.
Mooney. constituted today's develop
ments In the dictaphons investtga.
tion conducted by Densmorc into
the Mooney case.
The county grand jury will meet
Monday night 20 consider the Dens-
more report
MoEan is presiding judge OF the
superior court, 10 which the grand
jury reports. He will instruct the
jury.
Mccarthy and Judge Mosan went
into conference this afternoon. The
public can expect the fullest investi-
cation. said Mccarthy. Every man
having any connection with the case
will be called and closely examined" :"
II was believed that Dcnsmore.
Fickert and others prominent in the
case would be among the first cali
cd before the jury.
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Cossips Saying
Wilson May Not
Make France Trip

WASHINGTON. Sov 2s-
There was considerable talk to-
day about the possibility OF the
president giving up his trip to
Europe as n result of McAdoo's
resignation from the treasury and
railroad administration ana gen.
erai uncertainty ~ r~adjustment
work within the government
The presidents friends. how.
ever. said he knew OF McAdoo's
Intentions long ago. and that
there would be no alterations In
his plans.
Announcement OF the American
peace delegation Is expected soon.
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SAYS F|CkERT
USEbhnlReHY
and PERJURY

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. a.
Friends Of Thomas J. Mooney.
who u un6er sentence Of death
In connection with the San
Franc3sco prepaFedneae parade
bomb Outrage. profansed today
to Sc In the report Of Director
General Of Federal Employment
J. b. Densnore vesiflcAtion Of
their contention that MONEYS
conviction was the result Of .
conspiracy.
Densmore's report followed n
probe undertaken at the instance OF
Secretary Of Labor Wilson 1t was
on its way TO Washington today. IL
contained sensational charges d.
r~cted at the office OF District At
torrey Chas. NJ. Fickert. who prose
cuted Mooney.
Dcnsmore's report, many pages in
length. states that for months
DenHnorc and his operatives had
complete access to everything that
was said over the phone entering
Fickert's private office.
So completely was F'ickert's Hall
VI @1rttt oAitt dSd AVdtsC
locked doors that two months were
consumed in careful work before the
dictaphone was installed and work
ing properly.
Densmore assumes the role of
prosecutor. rather than Judge. in
his report. He interspersed 1t with
violent charges against Fickert. At
one point ne declares:
In the strict1st and most lib
erai meaning of the word. an
archy reigns In the office which
Is supposed to Be dedicated 70
Law and order"
Another statement is:
"Fickert is seen thru this report
as prostituting his office in other
cases precisely as he prostituted IL
in the bomb cases. and IL there was
previously any doubt as to whether
a prisoner whom powerful interests
desired to convict would receive a
fair trial at the hands of Fickert.
there is now no doubt about the
matter whatever"
Sinister Influences"
Introducing his evidence. Dens-
more sums up the Mooney case. He
declares sinister influences" back
of the district attorney had the in
spiration. following the fatal bomb
ing on July %. 1916. TO charge IL
all against certain union labor lead
ers in an effort TO discredit union
Continued on Page Four
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
Bavaria Opposes
New Government

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 23.--The
scparatist movement in Bavaria
against the Berlin dictatorship is
growing. 1t was indicated in advices
here today. Formation OF an indie
pendent republic in Bavaria is said
to be likely.
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Mooney Statement

Moneys statement. issued from
the death house Of San Quentin pcni-
tcntiary. follows:
The Densmore disclosure speaks
for itself. Just think what similar
investigation would have disclosed IL
IL was inauguarted in the early
stages OF the frameup.
Financial bandits"
These corrupt forces cover the
state OF California. and labor can ex-
pect no justice from thesc financial
bandits, operating under the guise OF
officialdom. unless the federal gov
ernment strips them Of every vestige
OF authority and power. Otherwise.
our government is n mockery and de-
serves the contempt OF the world.
Their business Is fixing
juries for murtrxcrs. wealthy de
generates. fences and all the
sSturrmiia cf ihe underworld.
prustituted to murder working.
mrn who may he obnoxious to
the opc0-shop movement
The United States government
could take control OF the prosecution
OF the individuals exposed by Mr..
Dcnsmore, under the espionage act
OF that section of the United states
constitution which makes II a felony
to deprive any citizen of his rights
without due process OF law.
Charges Justified"
This astounding disclosure more
than justifies the charges we have so
repeatedly made for the past few
years that we were the victims OF a
Chamber of Commerce conspiracy.
But / am still under sentence OF
death. and the date OF my murder is
Friday. December the 18th,
(Signed) TOM MOONEY"
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$4,000 U. S Large ARMY
TROOPS DIE MAY REMAIN
DURING WAR over There
Cen. March Gives the Total
American Casualties as
236,117
NAME MEN TO RETURN
BY carr. d. GROAr


WASHINGTON. Nov. a.
Nov than Zoo American sol.
asss dtr<i during the war. Near
b lso.oeo aen we're wcuDdcd.
Tn<se figures were given by Chief
q etHft March today. in his weekly
ecnference. In which he indicated tho
f,tlcwirg divisions as slated for an
early return 10 the United States:
The fist. 5tth. assh. 5sth. 18TH,
s>th. ssth. sTth. nine regiments Of
Coast artillery. and two field artillery
brssades. besides aero sauadrons
fsca England previously reported
uasffi<iAlly as numbering $4,000
nesl
nRnchilizsnE OF our forces abroad
hu sssa carefully studied this week.
Asa remit. March authorized Cen.
Psnhfngfo send home. to the extent
4 uulhble transportation. such
unib1 are not needed for the army
6ersQation.
~ branches are railroad artil-
M army artillery, x.s. txnk and
~ agvice. and skeletons Of certain
GylGons which have been used IN
reolnoemcnt
s3e.1f7 Casualties
His fun statement OF casualties
sA0wed: Killed and died OF wounds.
Bls4: died OF disease. 1881: deaths
sar,assified. 2.zo4. wounded. 1885;
Hkoners. c.fss: missing. i.iso. The
unl cAsuaities ran to ?3s.if1.
rorty.four thousand German prfs'
sners were captured and 1900 guns
nken by the Americans. March said
D~mobiilntion In this country has
lesn going on steadily for a week.
Abroad. the organlza lions designat'
= specifically and generally are too
rrsaf to move all at on~e. March said
So the rehabilitation OF the artil-
lsy and other branches will proceed
IN the order named above.
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Airplane Begins
FliQht to Capital

SANTA BARBARA. Cal. Nov. 20.
Bound for Washington. d. c.. the
Loughead airplane. recently complet
ed here. left Santa Barbara at B
o'clock this morning.
This afternoon the plane was ex'
pccted 20 arrive at Deming. N. NJ. for
gasoline and oil. The next stop Is
scheduled for Peoria. ILL.,. and from
there the plane proceeds TO Wash
inrton. The plan calls for compile
ton OF the flight In 10 hours air
time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
Eight Divisions
Are Ordered Home

wAsHfNGTOS. Nov. 23.-Thir'y
dsv'sIons will be the strength OF the
knericzn army Of occupation for the
r<s~rf. Secretary Baker stated this
sf,snpn. when Withdrawals get
tovs asr~ to the point OF 30 remain
Ing snsiderafion viii then Be given
q b whether more rehabilitation
an b attempted. Baker added.
Baker estimated there are ~ divi-
ainns in France now. and return OF
eight Of these has been ordered, as
announced by Cen. March today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
PETAIN WILL
COME TO U. S.

WASHINGTON. Nov, ss.-Mar'
shal Pctain. ommandcr.in-chief OF
the French armies. Is coming TO
America 10 thank the American Red
Cross for It's aid to France. accord
ing TO Red Cross cables today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-23
MOONEY PROSECUTOR
To BE- INVESTIGATED
BY ST. GRAND JURY


Special report by J. B. Densmore director gen.
eral of employment of the United States, to Secre
tary of Labor Wilson. District Attorney Flick
er of anarchy in the conduct of his office and the
Of perjury to obtain convictions.
Judge Edmund Mogan of San Francisco orders
grand jury TO begin at once a probe OF charges
against Fickert. ~
Mooney in death cell issues statement declaring
financial bandits" in power shield crooks and de-
generates to aid in fight on labor.
$4,000 Seattle shpyard workers to join the "Aid-
Mooney" strike.
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Request to Hold 80 0i-
visions Abroad Consid-
cred by Department
TO RELEASE 7OO.O 900 MEN
By Cnifcd Press Leased Wire
Direct to The star

WASHINGTON. Nov. .3.-
About 10 American divisions
around i.t00. .o0o men--may con-
stitute the American portion Of
the associated army Of occupa-
ton In the West. " the pres
eut plans carry out.
Gen pershing Is said 10 have ca
bied the request that about 20 dt
visions remain abroad for the pres
ent-
THIS would free 100000 men for
return to the United States wheth-
or Prrshlng's requests have been
approved had not been revealed by
the war department today. how
ever.
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NO WORD so FAR
FROM GOVERNOR

SACRAMENTO. Nov a3.-No
statement relative to developments
in the Mooney case had been issued
up TO 10 a. m. by Gov. stephens,
and none was expected to be made
at once
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lCf ont this revie,o of the aceeks and mail IL to
soldiers sailors or other Sedttleites from home
The Seattle Star
Weekly rvs Letter for Men In Sevytce
mol SEATTLE WASH, SATURDAY NOV 20 1915

Egg prices slump cents.
Staff Of life advances cent.
Booze cases swamp police court
King county flu hospital closed.
Bering show nets U. W. w. fund
sz,siei6.
King county reaches 100000 U.
City TO entertain service men
Thanksgiving day.
Junk Dealers union decides to pay
hf all junk with Thrift stamps
Mayor Hanson asks city 70 pay
ssune,lrnen $500 per year. Instead
Airpians mail terminal may be
ssablished here for a Sacramento
sesstis route.
Burglars steal s27 and cake Of
ssesp from home OF Mrs. w. Mitchell.
~ Wheeler st
Aiexandsr Kueten %. arrested
.nzl m ~ watches In his pockets, sc-
ssFoing to police.
.seattie churches hold Victory SER
ices after five week. shut down
'sesnss Of the FLU.
~. Of w. wins over Brernerton
1gicos. rs to 0. in the initial foot
III clash OF the season.
- cane made from cabin OF frlgate
ss Orleans. Of 1912 fame. received
z. A. Dory. Panther lake.
-. y employment bureau TO be
80 sxxoished at Camp Lewis 10 fur
'h JOBS TO released soldiers.
~ m,fn Adams, youthful murderer
fefnon faymer, whom he shot at
"hd June II. found guilty.
s,.nsrlsy Mullen. fotmer big league
efkIs,"' star, appointed assistant
oirector at Camp Lewis.
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HERBERT HOOVER HAS
ARRIVED IN LONDON

LONDON. Nov. Herbert Hoo.
yer has arrived In England and is cx
pected TO reach London today.
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RED CROSS OFFICIALS
HAVE REACHED BERLIN

AMSTERDAM. Nov. 2s.-British
Red Cross officials have arrived in
Berlin.
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SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 23-An immediate legal n
vesgaton will be instituted into the charges against Dis
trct Attorney Fcker and others contained in the report
Ialor
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Cigarettes and oan6y lead in sol
John X. Homes. OF local Red Cross.
After n wild chase thru North
Seattle, police capture taricab with
ss quarts Of whisky. Driver escaped
Four youths plead guilty to or
ganizing whisky ring. Sentenced 10
attend Sunday school every Sunday.
Fred Newman. railroad fireman.
alleged crook. shot by Police Sergt.
Gus Hasseibisd. dies In city hospital
Corporation Counsel walter r.:
Meier back on Job. after three days
speech tour In BritiHh Columbla Tor
Victory loan.
Castor oil. used for sirplane pro-
ductlor. to have permanent market
in Seattle, according 10 Roger Brown
& Co, importers.
Henry r Burkey inventr electric
fish stop. which prevents ffsh from
swimming up wrong stream by
shocking them.
w. II. Hollrn CHARGED with hav-
ing booze. told war IN over by Judge
Gordon when he promised 10 JOIN
Marines IL released.
State roions TO be asked to aid
deyelopmept Of Wsshington's waste
lands by Washington State Land
Improvement Company.
yovem.nt started 20 remove POST
rnaHter General Burlcson for miy-
management Of telephone, telegraph
and postoffice systems.
Seattle Lighting Company cancels
petition for increase In gas rates.
which city protested before the pub
lie service commission.
IT, s.. KfnseL druggist. of8 Second
ave. arrested on charge OF selling
hair tonic containing 20 per cent
alcohol for n beverage.
eteei chest containing $4,000 in
gold and currency and eight quarts
of ijauor found In home of !. Abel
son, l4ii 2ist ave. by dry squad