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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22
FLICKER TALES

Mayville-The present term of
school closed this afternoon. The
spring term will open on April 2.
There are very few students who do
not expect to remain for the spring
term and it appears that the enroll
ment will be about the same as on
former years.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22

.Rolla-Emil, the 14-year-old son of
Martin Sandbek Of Hillside township,
was accidentally shot in the head
when the rife he was carrying. was
discharged. The boy, who was out
hunting together with a younger
brother, fell on the Ice and the rifle
was discharged in the fall. He walked
about 100 yards after being shot. but
died shortly after.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22

Langdon-The Non Partisans have
endorsed the following legislative
ticket for Cavalier county: John
Cameron. Calvin. senator: Otto Olson.
Ludwig Peterson and James McCul-
Tough. representatives. Representa-
tive Lageson Of Grand Forks county
attended the convention as the per-
sonal representative Of A. c. Townley
to see to it that only such men that
would stand hitched would be nomi-
mated. Cameron and Mccullough
have always been Democrats and both
will this year appear on the Repub-
lican ticket.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-22

Anamoose-The result Of the cleo
ton held here Tuesday returned to Of
fee the old Office holders with the
single exception Of one trustee in
place Of G. A. Gilbert. who was not a
candidate for reelection. George
|Schoessler was elected in his place.
Zap-The village election resulted
in the choice of the. following officers
for the ensuing year: Trustees. H. w.
L.uetke, J.. B. Field. J.. NJ. Fast; clerk.
M. Blewitt; treasurer. r. NJ. Stroup;
assessor H. G. Hoese; marshal. o. j.
Olson; justice Of the peace, j. Il.
Field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
MIGHTY SHORT
ON TURKEYS
Brownsville People Must Feast on Some
other Kind of Bird Than the
National One

Turkeys in Brownsville ar scarce and
selling high. So far only one merchant
ha- had any and he had but few. All
told up to noon today he has sold but
ten turkeys and had another coop Of
about ten promised him but was not sure
whether he would get them or not The
national day for Thanksgiving in Browns
vile thi, year will be celebrated for the
most part with the use of some other
kind of fowl The retail price was soar
ing somewhere around thirty-eight cents
\ pound which made most any Kind OF a
little turkey sell for above $500.
Nm Thanksgiving in the history ot
Brownsville will be observed with greater
season for thanks than that of this year.
With the war over everyone ~ Browns
Vile cas- he thankful for the era Of peace
and prosperity that everyone feels j. at
our doors
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
ALLIES ARE
SEEKING To.
GET KAISER
British LatU Offices Working
With French VIII Take
Action Immediately
To Exfr0dife
HOLLAND Is DIRECTING

London NOV. 27.-- The foreign office to-
day confirms the report that the British law
officers If the crown in corporation with
French authorities are considering the qucs-
tion of cxtradition Of the former German
emperor. The foreign Office says that the
law Officers have not yet made a report and
consequently no action has been taken yet.
Vienna, NOV. 27.-1hc plot NJ the red
guard with the intention "a breaking M the
German Austrian Republic and declaring the
rule IF the 8olsheviki has been discovered
and il II feared that the danger j. still inn
mincnt. The war minister announces that
measures of extreme severity will bc taken
10 prevent the transfer % gold and bank notes
into Switzerland.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
fBY Assc cIArEr PREssl

Austin. Texas. Nov 2T.-The attorney
generals motion wv Y rphcaring in the state
Wide prohibition tr~t ease was prrrurued NY
the court If criminal appeals today.
With the issuance " the court mandate
which II custom is followed will NV Friday,
the hast step will M taken and The prohhi
ton act will he declared unconstitutional
Justice Prcndergast disscntcd from the opin-
ion w the court.
The attorney general held portions of the
ret which forbid transportation, receiving and
delivering WI intoxicating liquors wv Nv unaf
frctrd I'M thr decision nf the court M crimin
al appeals ami the Travis county district
court upon the petition " the attorney gen
cril cnjuined various railroads in The state
from committing the above named act
one railroad has appealed H. the third
court W civil appeals ~ dissolve tie njunc-
tion and the constiiutionaIity of these feat
urcS of the law will likely he carried %
the supreme court
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
GOVERNMENT
MONEY PLANS
AN N0UNCED
Collect Revenues Under Old Law-Fifth
War Loan Getting Ready-Paper
Restrictions Off
NEW CERTIFICATES SOON
tBY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-plans for
collecting next years taxes under the old
law hive been made by internal commis~
ioner Roper because Of fears that the
new revenue bill will not be enacted in
time 10 allow for the printing and di~tri-
button Of the reporting forms under the
measure by January l. the opening of the
period for filing returns
In preparation for the fifth war loan
the treasury announced today the lS~u-
ance of sx hundred million ar more OF
certificates of Indebtedness payable May
6, 1919. anr paying four and one quarter
per cent interest The subscription per
iod will run from December , 10 Deccm-
her 10. II j. Indicated that tho loan will
be floated in April.
The withdrawal III MI restrictions az
fecting the publ cation of periodicals eX
cent daily. Sunday and wrd>iy new-pa-
ncrS. effective immediately was annOun-
ced today bv the war industries board
Publishers Of daily and Sunday new~pa-
pcrs. in conference with the board. re-
ouc~tcd II ~ continue control over the
use Of news print for the present.
Daily publishers are urged to send IN
the November rcpor, without delay. The
restrictions governing weekly newspapers
will he lifted December |
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
LA FERIA To
HAVE WATER
Irritation Project Which Has Been
Hanging Fire For Some Years
Now Sure of Water

la Fcria Is assured Of plenty of wafer
for the coming year bv the fact that two
pumping units have been purchased and
are on the way. One l. to he installed III
january and the other in March. and that
district which has been having consider
able trouble for some time getting wafer
with the result that crops have been short
or failures will soon be in good shane
with assurance Of plenty of water for all
be land there under cultivation for the
coming year.
An irrigation district was oroan;zed
and nj the session Of the district coprt
last wec1 Rentfro and Cole. acting ~ at
torneyS for The la Feria Water Improve
mcnt Company secured for the comnapv
lease on the property - that Il can IL
operated the coming year. the $500. 600
bonds OF the company having been soIa
md the machinery is now on its wav
There are $4,000 acres in tho nro;oa,
ana ITS operation will add materially to
me prosperity of the Valley. An apnlca
'loh ior the sale Of the property II tbs
district VIII be heard bv the court !, e.
P"S Christi on Dee. 1G. The new cno;nes
are internal combustion oil burr;na
s'hes and are being installed bv the Fair
banks, Morse Company.
Inc bonds of the Santa Mariat distr y,
nave also lately been validated and rau
machinery will be installed IN tba, a.
.rict s which will make il possible for n,
lar'ners there to have plenty Of water tbe
coming year. ""'er inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
Daring Lieutenant Has
Remal kabIe Escape
CBY ASSOCIATED PREss.l

Houston. Nov. pa remarkable aviation
record was made here recently nv Lieutenant
C. H. III rIatt nj Ellington Field when the
airplane which h. was plotting went into q
taiI spin and fen 5000 feet and crashed de-
muli~hing the machine Lieutenant Platt es-
capped unscathed.
The flight and crash occurred M the
auxiliary field the whole prurEnm being wit
messed hy the officers and men ON duty
there.
Lieutenant I'Iatt was seen W maneuver
hi machine preparatory ~ stunt flying. and
when the tail developer there was no
unusual interest manifested Il was only
when the machine continued ~ spin after
passing well below the safety zone that Off
GERS watching began e. entertain doubts as
~ the ability ~ the pilot ~ eontroI the
rapidly descending craft When il continued
t. fail and finally crashed 60 earth, the
the first "a reach the demolished ship cxpec-
tel 10 find the mangied remains IN the pilot
beneath the wreckaEe. They were considern-
hIy surprised when he stepped forth ap-
parrnty sound and although slightly dizzy
from the whirl NJ the descent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
AMMUNITION BILL is
CUT BY PEACE, OTHER
EXPENSES GOING ON

So far as costs incident to the war
peace will save the Government II
that Of ammunition. All other costs
the feeding and taking care OF sol
diers and sailors. the completion OF
army and navy contracts already le,.
will continue TO 20 on for months
and the Government looks to every
loyal American to help pay these nee
essary expenses BY saving his money
and investing regularly in War Sav-
ings Stamps
The expense that peace has cut
out. that Of ammunision-powd and
lead. Is small compared 10 the other
costs. The United States Govern
ment will have u spend IN the neigh
borhood OF s50.0000O0 every twenty
four hours in taking care Of its fight
ers and meeting the expenses Of the
war
The Government calls upon every
one to continue stsadfastly i'm the
practice Of personal economy and 70
purchase War Savings Stamps to the
limit Of his ability that these ex-
penses and costs may be met.
American soldiers and sailors
have kept their pledge il is pointed
out. Every civilian must keep his
pledge 10 invest in War Savings
Stamps. Such pledges are binding
personal obligations and an necessary
steps to assure their liquidation will
be taken"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
TREASURY CERTIFICATES CLOSE \.
AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS TODAY
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.D

DALLAS. Nov. 2T.-Scretary McAdoo
today made the following announcement
"The Issue VI four and half per cent
treasury certificates ~ indebtedness ser
ieS Il dated November z, 1918, will close
NJ the close ii business Nov. ~. About
seven hundred million WI these certifi-
Gates having been subscribed for 10 date.
Final figures of subscriptions by districts
will ~ promptly announced upon receipt
M final reports from Federal Reserve
banks
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
+ ood Administrators
Meet In Houston

''It'S bread or Bolshcyism" said Adj
ministraor Peden to his District and
County Administrators, assembled in con-
ference for one day, November %, at the
Rice Hotel. The conference was the see.
ond of the character 10 be held in Texas,
and the representatives calne from all
Texas, the Rio Grande To the Panhandle,
and III Paso to the Sabine. Administra.
tor Pcdcn set forth the object of the con
ference, while the special message was
delivered from Washington by Franklin
w. Fort.
The object Of the conference, a. stated
by Mr.. Pcdcn. was to keep up the morale
of the Food Administration in Texas un-
I'll its work has been accomplished and
10 assure them that their administrative
jobs are bv NO means at an end Even
now | can say to you," said the Admins
traitor. that the new food prOsram Will
include and stress maximum production
of food and feed crops and fats, coupled
with continued r'cid conservation and the
careful .:rid.snn ot all Nast,ti mess.
While Europe ;cmain- hungry to waste
inai.
ITO America The world looks for relief.
We .lcnc can save the situation until
next hal,c-t. and Texas this mighty En-
pirc. ha~ her part 20 play. u n q fight
again f.Ilne and famine You know h
the forcrunner of anarchy. In many
lands Il Il now question ~ bread or
BolShcyi~m."
Mr. Pcdcn WAS greeted with cheers and
the dclcgate> standing. IIc read his mes
sage IN reminding his hearers that the
slogan of food saving had been changed
from Food VIII Win the War to Food
Will Win the World" Ne sand, "A task
Greater than ever now confrcnt~ u and
will continue to confront III for some
wears. but the most urgent period j. The
present This winter which l. upon u
with its chill and snow and ice
lie also intimated that with the State
Administrators becoming srase heads OF
the Belgian Relief that their tasks might
be enlarged to definite nrngram 81
world relief. enduring for long Will,
after the Food Administration had ccaS
ed To exist
The speaker in outlining the futur
duties of the administrators now tina
many of the restrictions applying to tn
individual have been lifted, stated en-
phaticallv that the task or penalizin
is the biz thing now before all Admins
traitors and that on the day the armiStic
was signed the Fair Price Lists n issue
by the Price Interpreters Committees i
Texas (there are 1867 are enforcble
lie said while prices had gone dow
during the war. it could not be expecte
they should yet the Food. Admini~iratio
had made il possible for every man
these DAYS of good incomes 10 buy fc
his family all the necessities of life II
stated that food trades were never bt
fore on Il firmer basis; and failures hay
never been less. although the pcrcentae
Of profit to the Distributor has been con
! Sianiv declinins and the profit to III
producer constantly increasing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
VICE ADMIRAL SIMS
GOES STEP HIGHER
tBY ASSOCIATED PREsS.)

WASHINGTON. Nov. 27-Vice Admir-
III William :. Sins. commander CT the
American naval forces III Europe since
the Americans entered the war has been
selected for promotion To the rank Of adj
miraI when the vacancy III the list occurs
next month through the retirement NJ Adj
miral Austin H. knight. commanding the
Atlantic fleet
Rear Admiral Glcavc- will fill the va
cancy caused bv the promotion Of Sims
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
EXPRESS YOUR
THANKS G - -
WlI!s!;!s;;:'9gg| w; s

Peace has come. The war is over.
You say you are thankful. How.
then. are you going to show your
thankfuIness and appreciation?
Are you content 70 express your
qualification in a few shouts. lot Of
patriotic talking?
If you are really thankful. II you
appreciate victory. II you are really
worth the big fight that the boys from
home have put up for you. then show
il like an American should
Go down TO the postoffice or the
bank and buy those War Savings
Stamps you pledged. The boys have
kept their pledge. BE sure you don't
delay In keeping yours.
Express your appreciation in War
Savings Stamps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

macudt" Conception will tomorrow. Thanks
giving bay. dedicate their service Gag III
honor uf the II; members If the con.rryn-
tion who entered the army DUNG tthe late
war and in memory ~ of the four members
who gave ~ their lives III France Tor the
cause # freedom and the glory of our
country. Ceremony will take place at the
immaculate Conception church 1T 10 o'clock
am.
The Brownsville postofficc tomorrow will
observe the customary hours on holidays and
will be open for the delivery of mail one
hour between | and : in the afternoon. There
will be no delivery ~ carrier
Banks and stores generally and MI otbe,
business places well rs All the government
offices will hc closed for the day EXCEPT spcl
inspectors at the custom house and else
where ~ are necessary.
At >:l5 tonight there will be- held In;or
choir practice II the Presbyterian church. All
members are requested u attend h order !.
rehearSe for tomorrow's services M thi.
church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
tBY ASSOCIATED pREss

rirth of the Forth. Nov 2G.--Tbe cer,,or
navy mas been ruined for aII time n ~ =.
in'on # German lieutenant of ,.n, " II
""'S"'ps surrendered e. the Allies. ..vor
''N'' we have dishonorabIe record po oro
VI want g serve in a disgracdc service. ~
said a.
The inspection Of German ,..o,.
"'ce''lnss and shows they are in depora-
bic condition. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

Washington Nnv 37.--Sicl and wounded
American soldiers VII" were held prisoners
~ the Germans and were not strong csongh
e. move ~ present will ~ cared for by the
American Red Cross through Alfred Ncy. n
Swiss neutral delegate with large German
experience ana acquaintance
The soldiers will bc placed in large con-
trail hospital and If possihlc will be provided
with American medical attendance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

In keeping with the customs of many
wears Mayor A. Albert Browne has ISSUED
the following proclamation asking all
stores 10 close for the day:
Whereas the President ~ th" United
States. following worthy and long time
custom Of the people. ~ proclamation dcsig-
mated Thursday November 2S, 1913. q day
If Thanksgiving: and
Whereas. the Worlds War has come to
IN end: putting stop u the carnage that
far the past four years hns robbed humnty
If its best and nohiest men. and peace among
the nations of the world i assured:
NOW THEREFORE,. !. A. Albert
Browne. mayor # the city of Brownsville.
Texas. do bv this PROCLAMATION request the
patriotic citizens of America and all loyal
citizens of our allied nations ~ give heart
felt thanks on that day To- Almighty God.
for the great blessings that He has deigncd
"a shower upon the world
Let every one cease work on that day and
dedicate il t. Him in grateful thanksgiving
Given under my hand III Brownsville
Texas this 10Th day of November. 1918.
+ \. Albert Browne Mayor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
EUROPE is
BR|STL|NG
WITH GUNS
Empeyor Williams Aide Ar.
riues In TyiesfS With Big
Armed Force is Latest
.SenafiOn
is COUNTER REVOLUTION
fBY ASSOCIATED PRESS.l

Amsterdam. Nov. .I.--'icneflI Nnn dvr
Marwitz. former aid to Emperor William
and later commander of the German forces
on the Vcr,lun front has arrived at Trieste
with big army and appears e. hc preparing
for 4 counter revolution. according To
sensational dispatch from Berlin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

Amsterdam. Nov. 27.--Prcmier Gerbei. "
Ukraine has declared il an interview that
Ukraine is already in full accord with the
Entente. whose Representatives are expected
al Kicv soon. according to Kirv dispatch.
lie added that Ukraine will benng e. the
new federal state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Londos. Nov. 2T.--Dr. Solf Geman for
eign minister. has asked the Allies once more
for = mitigation " the armistice terms and
requested permission 90 delay the delivery ~
railroad rolling stock. until February first. On
the ground that difficulties caused IN bad
conditions and lack If lrhrcatng oils have.
made compliance with the armisticc terms
unfraSilbe
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

The Government has to spend about
$4,000. 900 daily to take care OF those
fighting boys OF ours and II you ap-
preciate victory and the work those
fighters have done you will have to
show IL by lending 10 your Govern
mcnt which Is now calling upon you.
Get those War Savings Stamps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

London. Nov 27.--William II"henzollcrn.
viii have to leave Holland il his presence
there becomes pcrilouS ~ the country. IRE
micr Ruia DC Becrcnbr"uck. y quoted ~ an
Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily TX
press a. declaring IN the Second Dutch Par
Lament on November twcstieth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

TREASUAY
TO BARUCH
Chairman of War Industries
Board Is Slated For Nc
AdOOS Job In The
Cabinet
NOMINATION Is QUESTION
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESs)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Bcrnard NJ.
Baruri. chairman of he War Industries
Board ha- ir,n ffered the post of See
retary Of the Treasury 10 succeed Secrc-
tary William q. McAdoo. il l. understood
today. Whcthrr he will be nominated Is
an open question.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
REPORTED SOLF
MAY RESIGN
Has Asked Allies Once More to Mitigate
ArmiStice Terms and Wants
More Time
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

Paris. Nov. 3;;.- Dr. Solf. German for
cign minister. may resign soon il j. indica
ted ~ developments during debates at the
conference # German statesmen Row being
held n Berlin. according 10 Bcrnc advices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

Amsterdam. Nov. 27-The Czccho-Si"vak
Department ~ National Defense has mobili-
zcd all active rcservists for the years from
1895 to 1899 and ordered al men under arms
~ to forty years of age t. remain il the
service. says a Prague dispatch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
WILSON SAILS
NEXT WEEK
FOR EUROPE
Conference Opens Probably
Immediately After Christi
nfaS--PyeSidenf COnfeYs
In Advance.
MARSHALL AS PRESIDENT
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Washington. Nov II. President Wilson
vii saIl for Europe next week to attend the
opening of the peace conference which will
probably open immediately after Christmas.
and hr expects ~ return ~ Washington
about the middle # January
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
GENERAL iTDENDOKrII REPORTED
To HAVE FLED FOR SWEDEN

Copenhagen. Nov. 27.--GcneraI Lulcn-
dorff reported ~ have long been the dircc-
ting head # Gcrmany's military affairs Ims
quit German soil. H. has left SaSsnitz. Prus-
sim for Sweden. says the Frankfort t;az-
cite.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
NATURAL IZING or MANY
UNITED STATES SOLDIERS

FORT WORTH, Nov. 27.-~Twelve ca
diets from Camp Dick. Dallas. were natur--
allzed ~ citizens of the United States
IN the Fedora Court here Yesterday. Sew
cnty- five soldiers from Camp Bowie were
nauralized nj the same time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

Portland Oregon. Nov. 27.--Ordrrs have
been given for The cancellation of contracts
fer the construction of twenty nine wooden
ships IN The Oregon diStdict. Thirteen thou
sand mcn employed in th, wooden ship
yards III the Oregon district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

LONDON, Nov. 27.-Thirty- five men,
bers ofsthe crew and three passengers Of
the steamer Cascapedia, which floundrred
off New Foundland Nov. IL have landed
ut Falmouth. ..a - A
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

Tour France Nnv Contracts aE=rc-
eating one billion dollars have been cancel
lcd by the American Exprditionary Forces
since the signing of the armisiicc. III the ~
turr American. British and French govern
mcnts will pool their surplus stncs ami buy
through !, common purchasing agency.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
COURT TODAY y
0VERRULES
PROHIBITION
With One Appeals Court
Judge Dissenting State
Wide Prohibition Goes
Ont Friday
HAS ONE MORE CHANCE
(BY ASSOCIATED PREssl

(BY ASSOCIATED PRESSl
AUSTIN, TEXAS, NOV. 27.-2:30 p.
M.-THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO-
DAY STATED THAT COMPTROLLER
TERRELL STATED THAT HE WOULD
NOT ISSUE LICENSES FOR THE SALE
OF LIQUOR.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27

There will b. special Thanksgiving scrv-
ice in the EpiSca church on Thursday night
at 7::D o'clock. 4 cordial invitation Is cx-
tended to every one
Rcni. Dennis. Rector.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-11-27
Late Telegraph
tBv ASSOCIATED PREss>

Paris. Nov. 27.--Cerman delegates at
the mixed conference ~ Spa. have protested
against the rejection ~ their request that
they he granted two weeks IN the evacuation
General Itudant uur ~ the French cnnfcr""s
stated hr considered the protest groundlrss-