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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
DISCUSS INTERVENTION
OF ALLIES IN RUSSIA
Doubt Is Expressed by Paris Papers That Such Move Will
Be Made This Winter but Plans Call for
Crushing Bolshevikism

lie Matin remarks that the announced
rresisnation Of ,viscount Miner. who
favored allied Intervention in Russia
as British Minister of War. was caused
pr contrary opinion in the British
Cabinet. This paper hints at another
reason for the abandonment! 80 Ger
Nention when it says:
THE allies do not wish to impose
l;p"r the soldiers, tired OF long years
81 warfare "a -; difllcult expedition, the
u .ili OF Which is doubted hy por-
ms last phrase is explained in an
editorial in the royalist paper LIE
Gaulois. which says:
FEAR OF HOSTILTrIES on
THE PART OF SOCIALISTS
In addition to the material Difficult.
lies of the winter season. such an en-
leiition would encounter violent hos
LILY from the Socialist deputies" Tie
SS .,iii. members OF the chamber have
ana have even gone so far as to-
predict French soldiers would refuse
TO lEht he Russians The Socialists
az, mobilization
Those who believe a large army
Uou." overcome q people of 100000, O01,"
i mantle, are victims OF tic maddcs,
Illusion. Instead OF limiting. as is
Hoped. the con,sgion Of international
where r rhey would wnnid spread i every.
which they hoped to eXtinemish. III 60
The burden OF Cachin.s argument
~ mat tho allies might with proflt
80 themselves study tho effects thar
ira'trniZation with the Russians had
on INC Germans. Though renouucinr
INC plan or an inm ediate military in :.
compromise with the BolslIcvi.<i.
u Is nointcd out that the allies have
numerous means OF crushing auarchv
,, "tIai iiussia without being com
,''iEh. ana none of thesc means viii
nc neglected. The presence Of French
~ hritish naval squadrons i'm Tho
iH.tlc Us intcrcsti?; In this connectin,,
General Halter, Of the Polish army
"nS suggested seizure of control OF
NC khsSian ra!iroud terminals as ar
ia@ l'olsiicNiki oul
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
MORE SOLDIERS ARRIVE
TRANSPORT S~w~ncc Reaches Seuport
News with Many Troops
From Abroad.
~ A-.,c.-... r,-e.r

.WITIKT NEWS. VA, December %.
nc army TRANSPORT Scwanee, in
rom france. landed two officers and
III mon of tho Ono Hundred and
seventh Casual COMPANY he~n tc.-dav.
Aboard also N-"ro five Y. " g A.
"orRrrS rs VOL as two soldiers who
had slowed away. TIL" Two officers are
CHniain william, ". Williams. Of Love
lind. Ohio. and Lienten"nt Picha ri
l"rhnn. of Germ" rtown. Ia Cartain
Williams was "it, the first Amcric, n
TANK company that went abroad His
tanls was disabled and his mon gassetl
Although under heavy fire ~ left to
cock holm and IVES wounded In the
log. mt succeeded in making his way
10 safety
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
MONUMENT FOR SOLDIERS
"'' Spr,nFa VIII RccoEnixc Services
OF Men Who Died in Great
Conflict,

HOT SPRINGS. VA, December o5-
ono OF the most appropriate monu
mcnis - he dedicated 10 the mnmory
@. tnn solder hoys is that which viii
incm"ratc the services or tic bo~s
IRON TINS county in the great war.
~ recent meeting OF the boa I'd
~ directors OF the Virginia Hot Springs
SS,onmemoration of these services, 20
iine both sides of tho beautiful 1bou,c.
ITO winch connects the Virginia Hot
scat or EathJ with trees which, ara
!" DC nan1cn In groups for each SOL
u'cr VINO went out from the county
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
COLONEL FEELING FINE
Leave Rnos"velt HOsnitnl to Play
Santn Clause for Children Mt
Sycamore Hill.

NEW YORK DAcnmb"r o5-"Iow
nre No" feelin-. Colonel" was the
dmerv with whir', . score re reporters
ERECTED Cniorn! Theodore Pocsevnlt to-
day rs he stepned ont Of Roosevelt
Hosr';al where he had hccn a patient
TO- tn" n'St SrNcn weeks.
"Erllv'" said tho Colonel with q
broad smile. TIN delighted with the
treatment 7 -cceivnd."
The Colonel "~d Mre. Roosevelt went
from the hosnita1 10 Oyster Bar. where
'hc t'olorc! nlaved Santa Claws for the
Youngsters in the neighborhood of sag
ano-c Hin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26

mont at midnight the President made
II clear that Ills forthcoming visit to
other members of the American peace
commission will accompany him across
the channel Colonel House at the last
minute Cancelled his appointment TO
go % England.
Naturally Mr.. Wilson will confer with
Eng lands statesmen, but il is abso-
exchange of opinions.
The rresIden, lis is Impatient to get
arrivsia OF tho es do eGS as'n from the
other allied nations. Most OF them
d i.eiTs to those engaged in the cercmon-
viii be worn; otherwise, morning
dress
Tho suite in attendance on the Pres
idont includes Major-'ieneral Biddle,
so far only jara9 has. named tho per
sonnet Of it's delegation. Meantime.
The American c9nimisslon, unorganized
fect!ng it's organizsti 4 number
70 the questions inNelSing law, and
Anersans viii be reiis3S% ias when ai, the the
other nations send thcirV commi ssion-
a ana mat Of feiq he sSs
no chance Of getting unfer way by
January .. the date suEge3,cd.
President wtiscn's plan to ieave ep for
homo by February Is. Tho President
saw the Belgian Foreign Minister yes
terday and returned to his house for
4 quiet dinner with his wife, no special
Christmas Eve celebration having been
arranged. crowd of Parisans went
TO the Murat Palace IN Tho hope that
Mr.. Wilson would make a Christmas
address. but they were disappointed
Mr.. Wilson is feeling we'll and in good
spirits despite the villainouS weather
and the severe strain OF recent social
duties which were added TO the prob
lens incident to peace making
LONDON RECEPTION
ROUND OF ACTIVITIES
Tile Chaumont trip was made over
night and with tho prospect of leav-
ing for England Immediately follow
Presidents schedule seemed enough TO
exhaust anybody. The London re-
cention promises 10 be continuous
round of activities and the President
feels that All this must be over with
in time to give him rest before tho
Mr. Wilson will visit King George
at Buckingham Palace, thus breaking
the rusty tape OF another precedent.
This Will he the first time the Prosi-
dent of any nation has hccn so re-
ccccd by a King Of England.
England is preparing big rcccp-
ton. Enthusiasm for Americas chief
runs high there.
Arrangements have been made For a
journey {" Rome following the Visit
to England. Mrs. Wilson will accom-
the battle lines. They are to soc none
of the devastated areas for the pres
cnt. as Chaumont is far south of the
former war zone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Wilson Hope of Germans,

NEW YORK. December 25.-Presi.
dent Wilson is the one hope Of the
German people for unselfsh peace. ac-
Cincinnati. who arrived to-day after
spending two years in Prussia lie
declared that the German soldiers or
every hand praised the American sol
dicrs for their bravery under fire. The
supply Of food is limited, he says.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
WILL TAKE TRIPS ON RHINE
steamer. Secured for Tnkin- american
Soldiers on T.e'r~ for Several
Days Journey.

WITH TUE AMERICAN ARMY on
THE RHINE. Tunsdav. December "a -
Excursion trips on tho Rhine. reonir-
ing three 10 five dovs. have been
"lanno1 hv tho American Third Army
for officers and men on leave ar
rnnremcr:S arc complete for requisi-
tioninG three large river hoats. c,ch
with accommodations for 500 to 400
men.
The plans also provide for short
-"creation trips 10 begin soon. and for
''is purpose fleet Of ton to fifteen
steamers has been reGuisitioned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
To Remove Import D,,,.

MENiCo CITY. December 25'-The
;;iinanuer or Deputies to-day apnrovnd
!ne extension of extraordinary mowers
,n financial ma tiers asked for by The
ilasioent II is understood thai nm
uG, inns new authority the President
VII soon issue dccrecs removing I'M;
oune 80 import duties on foods,uffs and
t 'iGieS oil primary necessity wanted
IN me country. as we'll as on arricul
MA implements and irrigation ma
rn'hery II is expected that the 5,itins
on aut omohiles will be removed for a
period OF three months N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
WIN settle win C,,,..

ab'c financial adjustments will n.
mace ny the War Dcps rtncnt with c,I.
u'a'ional institutions which have euf-
!crcn loss by reason of the dcIpobjIiza
ZION OF the stuicnts' army trajni,,
CORPS This announcement that surh
an arrangement had been reached wa,
.onta'hch IN "A letter from Major Ralph
thr'o'i Forty. secretary OF tho commit :
We on education OF tho general staT
rhane pubic here tonight by the MGR
cnah,s Association. which had incti
'utco an lnqulry into the hubicci
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Millions in Red Cross.

WASHINGTON. December o5.--Near-
" 100000 Red Cross members had
been accounted for in tho returns iron.
the Christmas roll call received at ma :
ttonal headquarters to-day. the reports
from each division serving TO swell!
the total and strengthen tho convic-
ton that completion of tho canvass will
lind the 1919 enrolment we'll beyond
that figure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
FIND CHINA DISHES
president Denied Opportunity TO En-,
From One OF Army Mesx
Kits.

Al AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
~ IN IIlE FIELD, CHAuMONT. FRANCE,
had scrapcd up in the eleventh, hnn,
enough e, china and silvnrware to MAKE
= unnecessary for the presitlcnti:,I
mess kits. ~ oHi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Feed Soldiers in SIb,r,,

NEW YORK. December 25."Ameri-
beinS %''n IiS IN iaraway. ArchangeI are
INC hostess. house OF the y. " Z. 2
III inc nine secretaries entertained
work council announced he!y. inc war
e; a, RUSSIAN stove has been convn5,nG :.
d it,o an open fireplace and MES
supplied to the hurry douEhhaHs are
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
X: Of G. Give. rurk.~ n,n

prograIn Of FFu .Ed December 24.-The
i io Christmas Day included he .lit,s
me inE OF Turkey dinners at their vo rion.
Tvs russ IN francc and in the occupied dis.
,i, members of the Annerican exSod or
,ionaIy force The Scnta Claus OF he
G uiiiean a" c, several huts is William
Nolumbus war activities co,nnaii.. rs VI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Noted Scientist p...,

On Is LAND, =. u Decnr;. a.
rn Day Page, scientist and nat
ron OF art, died suddenly from h pa.
signed f nqaT ' the ii,i lie reeently re-
nance department. which he scrvo,, ora
I [GI''as eNpert. He was sixty-two vcara
Siu and graduate OF the sboSG SaIs
scientific School, Yale. ohefheid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Change PctroI-nn Co.

,;sl,ad December 25.--A decree nuh-
use of ne,r sia pushes The free sale and
e., The decree, also permits t jhanu frn,
Shosc an no. use Use or automobiles exeeptins
poses. Automn Sed ior commercial pur-
are still subject TO certain re e.tcr GIass
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
French Mission 7. Eo,s

~ ise;nr9 december 25.-The French
i,ns,.t,. 70 the Caucasus received ..
ttea;y welcome on it's arrival at Ell {.
r recehoeSr fra ana Moyorosi'skoe sdHices
Inc iattcr tr n,a the Caucasus show. A,
oh,Sers OF the allied Meet were &C. te, ,n1
MI, lille me government of EkaterinoSaur
drnnL 1Inher. At which toas;s were
greater and regeneratcd Russia -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
DEPUTIES OF REDEEMED
PROVINCES VISIT PARIS
Present Mcnorini Declaring Their Ter
ritory ltn'iun. NOtwithstandinc
Long Separation.
IRy AsaorLatcd prnss

PAEIS. December .5-IiHIi.n i'm.
uties of the redccInen PROVINCES WHO
represented their districts In Vienna
and Budapes, fariiamGnts and came 10
iis expressly for the purpose Of sub
mission. have boon received by Colon eli
u. VI: House. Thiough Colonel House
me deputies presented memorial 10
Pitacc, for Trieste; Bcnnati. Tor Is,rsa.t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Split in Grou,.

LYNDON December a5.-"rhe sn,i,
i Rs!% sosIa tse innaependen, and Major
t,e! lee the Berlin CORE snonssnt of
e enc DanX Express but i il has also Sc
strenetS ~ increased the numerical
most most OF the independents are dr}f, in as
toward the Spartacus group. it''hs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
rlend for Souarc ncn,

HEW YORK.. December 25.--A SQUARE
u'a, 70 INC hebrews was pleaded for
va i"tcTa from Speaker Chanrp CIarI,
TO-DAY Al tho convention ri ihc ian,.
i"h Minister'S Association and The TcI
Grafton Of Orthodox Ccngregntiops
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Expedition In Sail

1oItk. December o5hn
A,inerican relief expedition. rr,,in !,
SAIL next m mnTSes and supplies. viii
It was announced here re-. d near cast
S S,rfIrca nc, committee for Armenian and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26

NILS. December 25--Two hupdrcd
ana seventy thousand French pri.oncr.
nave returned from Germany Tbnrn
sun remain Germany 100000 French
men, y IarS" number of whom are al
ready homeTard bound
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26

That vacant room In your house can
be turned to ready money.maker
whom advertised in tho For Rent col.
urnGs OF Tho Ttmes-Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26

PORTLAND, Me. Dccornhc- ~
tiinS Reddy and frankie Burns fought
twelve sensational ROUNDS 10 a drew
here tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
DEATHS.

AN ot.f Eh yamd. AZ his residence. 3003 Har
CEoRGE - inSt night at $3.50 o'cIocl
Enneral notice later.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

SEI,rE E;,,L,Strayed from e4Is Park Ayenn1
ttSc Mi"lc anC yellow setter. with chat
G Shnn. IN" Ro,,,a IN thin condition. Reward.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
HIGHEST HoNORS ron


program OF the ceremonial OF the Pres
chambcr iains 'S aii3e6 from the Lord
the details already published. T Ts
pns &c. party Will cross the CHAM
half ON wan ,ne b steamer fn, BRIGHTON escorted
1nG the latter half. 10 Dover bv ;,
hri,lsn notilla leader and six British
Vice Admiral Keys and tho k;,.,s
eedueraF: SIT Charles Gust. especially AZ
tached 10 President Wilson. viii mnc,
me riesioent at Calais and cross with
By Al III po I,ata the r5esiden, will be met
of ca Tnd,s ana nd-d MS staff the Marquis
Ear Eeadins and Lord Hersche,l, also
specially attached TO the i,residen,
guard av "a ho on1T'es M he Ggea aud
and corporation viii present an 20
dress S! on the pier. al
the Enc n,s sseep a1es a. London will follow
HriSadier-General Harris. Rear-A,In,r.,
Grayson and Herbert {. Hoover Thn
bb e nsde 10 buckingham Palace viii
irst carriage - President Wilson.
h,mg George and the Duke of Con,
Second .carrage-Mrs. Wilson. oycc,
Mary and Princess Mary. '' queen
InlId carriaEe-The American am
@ siiina to 'q ,he o W. Davis LORD
the Horse. ~ oee" ana Master OF
Fourth arriagc-Major-G General RID.
ole, kear-Admir8i Graygon I,ari ~
ing and Lord HerscheI.
:, ruin carriage - Brigadiar-Ga,or,,
5ts' Majo. Pierce and Sir Chsr,cs
WILL VISIT DowAGsn
QUEEN ALEXANDRt
On Thursday afternoon the prcsid.p,
ssnd Mrs. Wilson will visit Dowaynr
Queen Alexandra. the Duke OF CO...
naught and other members OF In,
royal family, and in the evening viii
dine with King George and the Guecn
FRIDAY Will DC devoted. morning and
afternoon, TO conferences with The
Rritish ministers and luncheon WIN
Inc Premier. while in the oytninp -
state banquet will be given al E1ct
lngham Palace. The orders for his
are: Evening drcss--dccor,,ion.
star and ribbon will he worn. snr,s'
ing of!cers' service dress with swords +"
On saturday morning the Presidnn.
VIII receive addresses al the ernbassv
Ihen follows the function al the Guild
Hal. Here also service dress WIN
SWORDS VIII be worn; otherwise morn
sovereisns cscor, with standard
4 Wlli accompany the procession while
+ tne streets will be lined with troops
nno Suaros or honor will BIO mounted
e the Guild Hall and the mansion
PRESiDKNT VERY ANXIOUS,
gNfs TO GET DOWN TO WORK
PARIS. December 25.-Rcforo Pres.
z tdent and Mrs. Wilson lcs, for Chau.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26

PRESiDKNT VERY ANXIOUS,
TO GET DOWN TO WORK
PARlS. December 25.-Reforo Pres
,ident and Mrs. Wilson lcs, for Chau-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
~ SEBALL AND AUTOMOBILE
EXPERTS STRANGE NEI,TI>t

I've got The same picture," said
Eickenbacked. fumbling in his bosom.
Then the two who started from Colum-
bus about the same time to gain fame
in tho sporting world. ono as q base
bell catcher. tho other as an automo.
bile racer, sat down and talked over
the home town folks.
Gowdy had come hero from the For
ty-sncond Division station down tho
River Rhine to spend the holidays with
old friends OF his baseball days. Ma.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
LONDON RECEPTION
ROUND or, ACTIVITIES

ATFanEcWcntS havc been madc Tor
journey 10 Rome following the visit
to England. Mrs. Wilson will accom-
nanE her husband later on visit to
the battle lines They are to soc none
OF the devastated areas for the pres
cnt. as Chaumont is far south of the
former war zone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26

Gton this platform, ii was announc-
"a, the German democratic party Will
stand IN tie national assembly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
RHEIMS ISFULLY
FREED FROM FIRE
Continued from First Paoe.)

withdrawn from the low land between
Money Wood and Petit Bots.
II developed that the Germans in the
process OF consolidating their positions
had brought forward machine guns to a
degree perhaps never previously at
tempted by them. At certain sections
OF the line they were only five yards
apart
Realizing the necessity OF holding that
part of the line faced by the Americans.
because giving way there to the rear of
tho Kriemhiide defences would endanger
the main lines Of communication. the
Germans have continued to reinforce
this front. New divisions have been
brought UP and heavy concentrations
carried.
Fires are reported at Brieulles and
Aincreville. but II is believed they were
started by shells falling on ammunition
dumps, rather than that they indicated
the destruction of property preparatory
10 further withdrawal.
American aviators have carried out
their usual bombing missions. and have
done excellent work spotting FOR the ar
tillery and In observation. Cut Of the
ordinary task entrusted to airmen was
the supplying of a certain advanced unit
with supplies. Planes dropped on them
packages Of ammunition. medical sup
plies and concentrated rations, as well
as numerous bars OF chocolate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
EOCHES PREPARE TO
QUIT BELGIAN COAST
Would End London's Danger
and Expose Rhine to Raids.
Special Cable Despatch to The suS.
CopDri0ht. 1918; all riohfs reserved.


PARIS, Oct. 6.-According to reports
reaching Paris this morning there is
every indication that the Germans in
tend shortly to abandon the Belgian
coast, notably Zeebrugge and 0stend.
Most of the heavy guns protecting the
coast have already been removed, to-
gether with stores of munitions.
While in possession Of the Belgian
coast the Germans were in easy reach
of London with their Gothas the dis
lance being only about a hundred miles
zach way, From Antwerp, which Is
likely TO be their next stand, the dis
tancsc from London will be doubled, and
in addition the Allies will have strong
batteries OF anti-aircraft guns between
Antwerp and the coast, making further
raida on the British capital virtually out
of the question.
ON the other hand. IL the Germans fall
back to Antwerp the Rhine Valley will
be within comparatively easy raiding
distance for the allied fiiers. The re-
tirement from the coast, Furthermore,
will be a hard blow to German pride.
The Pan-Germans have insisted upon the
retention of these ports as the first nee
essary step In attaining the German
| dream OF world power. It will be day
black with disaster when the Germans
| have to move back from the coast
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
us. WILL FINANCE
RAILROADS IN NEED
McAdoo Announces Loans Will
Be Made to Combat High
Interest Charges.
AID ONLY AS LAST RESORT
Secretary Explains Plan to Adj
vance Funds Is to Stabilize
Money Rates.
spse;,, D,spotch 70 THs suy.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-As a further
effort toward stabilizing money rates In
the United States the Railroad Admins
tration will advance funds TO railroads
under Government control TO meet mort
gage bond issues maturing before July
/. 1919, in every case where the rail-
roads cannot Obtain necessary funds
without paying unreasonable interest
rates and commissions.
This announcement follows the default
on Chicago and Western Indiana notes
and difficulty in renewing notes OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad without
paying high interest and commission
fees.
Government funds will he lent 10 rail-
roads at per cent. These loans will
be made only after the roads have ex-
hausted every effort to do their own
financing. In this connection Director
General McAdoo said
while the cooperation which the Gov
eminent has received and is receiving
from the bankers, capitalists and inves-
! tors of the country generally In the huge
task OF financing the war and sof provid-
| ing the vast credits imperatively de-
manded for our requirements and for our
allies has been admirable at the same
| time there has been a tendency on the
| part Of some bankers and money lenders
| to demand exorbitant rates on railroad
| loans which are fully protected and for
which there Is no Justification.
| Through the War Finance Corpora
| ton, farm loan banks and in other ways
the powers OF the Government have been
| exercised for the sterilization of interest
rates and the prevention OF excessive
| ,harses for the use of money.
There is sufficient capital and credit
| in this country at present to meet legiti-
mate needs IL carefully conserved and
used, and there is no reason why excess
| sivs rates should be dema nded where the
! security afforded Is sound and condition
and character of the borrower entities
him to credit
The manner in which interest rates on
the London market have been regulated
and kept within reasonable bounds fur
nishes an interesting study, and has
been n potent factor in the successful
financing of Great Britains war neces-
sites
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
U. S. POTASH SUPPLY AMPLE.
Country Independent of Germany,
Says Secretary Lane.
al Despatch 10 TIE Sun.

WASHINGTON. oct 6.--Potash produc-
ton In the United States. said Secretary
Lane of the Department of the Interior
to-day, IS for the first time now equal to
the needs of the country. The develop
ment OF the industry removes another
finger OF the grip which German COM
mercial interests have had on asricul-
tural and manufa curing activities here.
Germany has thought all along" said
Mr.. Lane. that she had a whip hand
over America because OF her supply of
this mineral. but in two years this coun-
try has become entirely Independent by
the development of deposits here"
Secretary Lanes announcement is of
Importance in view OF the fact that the
Germans have relied upon their control
OF the available potash supplies OF the
world to enable them to regain their
place in the sun after the war. More
than a quarter OF a million tons Of
potash were imported into the United
States annually from Germany before
the war started. The material was used
very largely in the making OF fertilizers.