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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-31
Russia Co-partner
In Allied Victory,
Says Bakhmetief'
Former Ambassador to Z. S.
Feels That Peace Congress
VIII Heed Public Senti-
nicnt Of War-Torn Nation

PARIS, Dec. 3o.-"Russia has been
granted a respectful hearing BY the
Allies in her request for representa-
ton at the peace congress and I am
hopefui that the sentiment Of a major
~ OF the Russian nation Will be
listened TO and regarded By the con-
gress," Boris a. Bakhmetieff, the am
bassador TO the United States, said to
The Associated Press to-day.
The ambassadors and other prom
lnent Russians now in Paris he
added, "feel that Russia comes TO the
congress as co-partner in victory.
y ithout Russia the war could not have
been won. Unfortunately, Russia col
lapsed before the way ended, and as
there IS no government recognized at
present by the Entente, II is naturally
impossible fer any Russians to sign
a peace treaty, unless recognition
should come before the signing. But
We feel sure that Russian affairs will
not be disposed % by the conference
without needing Russian public sehti-
ment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-31

Before the curtain drops
on 1918 let's be sure the Old
Year isn't harboring some
old grudge.
Next to making good
clothes is making good!
So, if something has gone
wrong, out with it and start
the New Year right. Money
boc1c, if you want it
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-31
spirit of Russia Lives

Russia exists in spite Of her mis-
fortunes. The spirit Of united Russia
Ives and is being fostered at Onsk.
Arcnange-, Ekater;nador ard other
centres. Russia. VIII eventually right
herself even without Aimed asst. ance
put she can recover more RAPIDLY with
az from her allies, VINO need a lni.ed
hussla to oppose German m&china-
tons through the Bolsheriki a stable
tussla IS necessary to offset the spread
OF Eolshevism and 10 protect the
Far East from disorder
ambassador Bakhmetieif and other
RUSSIANS in Paris are delighted over
the reports Of the Russian victory over
the Solsheviki at Perm. They had
expected this, as Admiral Kolchak, She
leader at Omsk. had advised them Of
au"cesslNi advances toward Perm.
Inc clear enunciation by French
statesmen OF the Entente policy toward
russia also is gratifying to the Rus
SLAMS, who express confidence that The
various centres Of Russian univ are
growing stronger. Ambassador Bakl-
metleI and his associates believe shat
money ard supplies are all that are
necessary TO insure the success OF the
Russian army in Siberia, which now
numbers 100000 men, with 100000
more recruited and awaiting equip
ment.
Want Allied Aid
In the Ukraine, Transcaucasia and
huban they believe that Allied troops
may be necessary in addition to sup
Plies and money, as the Russian union
forces IN those districts are less in
number than the Bolsheviki The ter
lIfOrV 0lSO ia
cannot recruit extensively without a
nucleus such as the Czecho-Slovaks sup
piled for the Russians in Siberia.
ut should be borne in mind" the
ambassador said, that the Russians
in the Black Sea district have been
opposing the Germans and that the
Germans spent money to incite dis
order there. 1t is not case of the
Russians against the Bolsheviki. In
the Ukraine the nationalist movement
from its inception has been Austrian.
and Petlura (the Ukrainian peasant
ieader), who dominates the Ukraine
from klev at present, is supported by
the Central Powers. 1t will be seen
that the Russians centring on Odessa
face a difficult task
Russia must eventually have a gov
ernment dominated by the farmers.
IN the opinion Of NJ. Bakhmetieff and
his associates, as 80 per cent of the
population is agricultural. Agrarian
troubles in the Ukraine are expected
to develop into a general revolt TO
upset the landlord system as preserved
by the Germans during their occupa-
ton. The land question in the Ukraine
has not been settled as in the rest
of Russia, and the peasants there de-
mand land.
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are having their way with the market, but in the long run. they may find ul- innate success blocked by the firmness of spot holders. Word from the interior is that spot owners are holding firmly and all the evidence Is that notwith- standing the way speculative opinion goes in the matter, spot owners are convinced that the ending Of the war will mean a higher range of values.
 The opening was at the decline and the decline persisted throughout the ses- sion, the market at it's lowest standing 45 to 64 points under yesterdays last quo tations No recuperative power of con- sequence was shown at any time.
 Weather conditions over sthe belt con- tinue unsettled and the temperatures higher again, although there is prom ise of colder weather in the area of high barometer pressure in the northwest. We doubt, though. If a. severe cold wave is forming
 For the near future world politics will be the main feature and the world ap- pears to be on the eve of some of the most momentous events in it's history. Bearish operations may be carried to the point where temporary decline would insure on the actual arrival of peace, but the ending of the war; in the long run, would be an argument for higher levels The market closed at net de- cline of 34 to 57 points.-Shepard x Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
ADVANTAGE BROKE ALL DAY WITH BEARS
 IN THE CHICAGO PIT
Both Corn and Oats Went Down, While Provision List Was Neglected
 Most of Day

Chicago, October 29.-Turksh and Aus. trian proposals to the entente powers gave noticeable advantage today to bears In the, corn market. Largely as result, closing prices. although unsettled, were lc to 4hc net lower, with November H.2lA and December $1.1Sta to s1.1SSs. Oats lost 9sc to s4c. The outcome in provis- ions ranged from 37c decline to soc ad. vance.
 Corn started downgrade as soon as the market opened. Initial weakness was due mainly to confirmation of the un- reserved character of Austria's plea. After moderate break in values, how ever, commission house buying became of sufficient extent to cause a fair rally, but support dwindled again when word was passed that independent negotiations with Turkey promised to end soon Throughout the day, better weather and increasing movement of the new crop tended further to handicap the bulls. Be- sides, Chicago prices were said to be above a parity with certain other inde- pendent shipping centers.
 Oats eased with corn, although declines were checked somewhat by unfavorable crops from Canada. Domestic and sea board demand was slow.
 Provisions were neglected and for the most part lower. Scattered selling of January deliveries was ascribed to pack CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
COTTON WENT OFF ID
 .B|G LOSSES ON SAME SELLING MOVEMENT
General List Closed Steady at a Net Decline of 30 to 9 Points Under the
 Close of Monday

New York. October 2s-There was a further decline in the cotton market to- day with January contracts selling off to 2S.74c or points from last nights close and 156 points from the high level of yesterday morning. That delivery closed at 2S.s9c with the general list clos ing steady at net decline of 30 to 45 points except in the case of September, which was s points net lower
 The market opened easy at a decline Of to g points under & renewal of yes- terday's selling movement, which seemed to be encourag ged by a belief that the unfavorable weather Of over Sunday had caused little or no damage to the crop in the southwest. For "a time trading was active and the market soon sold off to a net loss of 3s to 4S points with De- cember selling at 29.34c and March at 2S.45c. Prices then steadied on the west ern belt forecast for frost in parts Of Oklahoma and Texas, but after rallies of 15 or 20 points, weakened again, reaching the lowest levels of the day in the late trading.
 December sold at 2e.25c and March at 2S.33c. making net declines of 46 to 6u points on the active months and carry ing prices back to within 10 or Is points of the recent low level. Closing rallies of 15 or 20 points reflected covering and the market was so quiet late in the day that prices responded to comparatively small orders.
 The bulk of the selling was attributed to Liverpool. Wall street and local trad CTS, but there was also a little selling for trade account believed to be in lqui- dation of hedges. Local brokers said they saw no indication of increased spot offerings, but the failure of more op- timstic peace views to inspire fresi, buying and reports of rapidly accumulat- ing supplies in the interior were consid- cred responsible for bearish average of sentiment around the ring. No ex- ports were reported yesterday. Exports so far this season 925,O04; port receipts today 2S,9S2; United Stats port stocks, 1,177,76
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
WALL STREET WAS DISAPPOINTED AT
 EXTRA" STEEL GUT
Entire List Was Affected By the Drop and Dullness in the Favorite
 Leader

New York, October 29.-The trend of today.s stock market was downward III the main on a pronounced contraction of dealings. both as to volume of trading and number of issues traded in.
 Various reasons were assigned for the change from the activity of the previous session, chief of which were the fur ther calling of bank loans and uncer- tainty regarding the dividend on United States Steel, which proved we'll founded
 Steel was under the closest scrutiny for scme hint of the action of the direc- tors. it's early heaviness contributing largely to the backwardness of the gen. eral list. The stock closed at l0S, loss of half point, after recording an ex- treme reversal of IF points. Announce ment of the cut in the steel "extra" divi- dend from 3 to 2 per cent was not made known until after the close of the mar ket, when the quarterly report, showing earnings some sS,000,000 under the pre- yious quarter, also was issued.
 Foremost among the heavy stocks was Mexican Petroleum, which justified It's reputation as the most volatile Of issues by another break of IS points, none of which was recorded. It Is understood that officials of the stock exchange con- template action to check undue activity in that stock.
 Other oils, tobaccos, equipments and specialties were included among the re- actionary issues at declinAS of to points, but rails. while irregular, de- yeloped no marked heaviness, being sus- tained by further accumulation of South ern Pacific and coalers. Shippings and metals were relatively firm with moder- ate reactions at the end
 Bonds were irregular, Liberty issues showing general firmness on increased activity. Total sales (par value) aggre- gated $7. 575 0o0.
 Old United States bonds were un- changed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Weather Cuts Deep Into the Trade Of the Various Downtown Merchants
By JOHN c. MOSES

Business was practically offside all day yesterday, the bad weather condi- tions cutting into business for hard blow. little late grading was done by the male members~bf the family who happened to be downtown. The food board made a number of changes at it's session yesterday, among which were flour, pork. pure lard, gritS butter, cabbage, cheese, onions, eggs, rice, beans and peas. Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry Fryers-2 pounds and under, 4oc. Guineas-5oc each. Roosters-20c.
 Turkeys-Live, S5cs ID. Ducks-S0c lb. Geese-121kc h. Hens-34e lb. Eggs-W Wholesale, 5ou5sc Eggs-Retail, 59a6lc.
 Fish Spanish Mackerel-2212c. Pcmpano-35c. Salt Water Trout-20uzzc. Mixed Fish-12c. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, 2O Q21c.
 Gray snapper-Headless ana drawn, 14c.
 Mullet-10D11c,
 White Trout--12e. Chesapeake Bay Oysters-Extra select. s2.6o gallon.
 Mea, and Feedstuff Hen Feed-s4.Oo per 100-lb. sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-s7o. c. s. Meal Per Cent-S5S. Peanut Meals-S63 Kiddo Feed Meal-s45.50. Velvet Bean Meal-$46 Old Style Huiis-$31. Lintless Hulls-s2 sCorn-s2O0
 Corn Chops-$3S5. No, 2 White Oats-H per bu. Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-s4S per ton. Southern Alfalfa-s46. No. l Timothy-A3. Glover and Timothy-A2. Shucks-$15. No. 1 Johnson Grass-sSo. Rye Straw-$22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
New York Futures.
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, October 29.-Selling pres
 sure was felt by cotton today from the
 opening and the market gave ground
 under it, standing at it's lowest 45 to Ci
 points under yesterdays final prices and
 closing at net loss of 34 to 57 points
 bearish view regarding the ultimate effect on values of what were consid- cred to be growing peace prospects was the chief reason for the selling.
 On the first call selling orders which accumulated over night had to be filled and they were not well received. Bear ish traders interpreted the political news in the morning editions against the mar ket and increased offerings. Liquidation was forced on the long side, especially after claims were made that weather con ditions, thus far has not seriously in iured the crop Bullsh traders made much comment concerning the threat of colder weather for the belt, but the nlar- ket at no time gained any buying power of consequence.
 The decline was a continuation of the selling movement which started yester- day and it apparently required no new features to keep it going. Spots were lower by 20 points. but many telegrams from the interior claimed that farmers
 were holding firmly for higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
With Deals Contracted the Stock
 Market Headed Downward All Day
By JOHN. C. NOSES

There was a contraction of dealings on Wall street yesterday. with the market as whole headed downward. All eyes were on Steel. trying to figure out what the quarterly dividend would be.
 Aside from Mexican Petroleum's fur ther decline, the market made general improvement during the stagnant noon hour. United States Steel recovered vir- tually all its loss and rails and shippings displayed further strength with few specialties and utilities. including Phila- delphia company. Shipping made fur ther gains in the last hour, but the gen eral list was under renewed pressure. The closing was heavy. Final prices on Liberty Bonds today were: s19s, s9.22; first convertible is, 9740: second 4s. 97.16; first convertible AS 97.3O; second con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

Fruits and Produce oranges-California, SIC 50a1l. Lemons-$11. Bananas-51kc lb.
 Live Stock
 Union Stock Yards) Feed Steers: Good to Choice-10Q12c. Medium to Good-SQ9c. Common to Medium-TdSc Grass cattle, according to weight, quail ity and flesh: Steers-S110c. Fat Cows-S9sc. Medium Cows-IdSc. Cutters-6Q61sc. Canners-5Iz@5%c. Heavy Bulls-7@Sc. Light Bulls-6Q7c. Oxen-5G7c. Fat Yearlings-7GSc. Medium Yearlngs-6a7c. Nealers-Sq10c. Hogs: Choice to Corn Fed Hogs. 1s5 and up- l6c. Choice. Corn Fed Hogs. ls5 to leo- 15c.
 Hides and Tallow No Green Salt Hides-lS4i9c, No. 2 Green Salt Hides-1Ta1Sc. Half Cured Hides-1Q2c less. No. 1 Green Hides-15Gl6c. No. 2 Green HiGes-14Q15c. No. l Dry Flint Hides-2Sd29c. No. 3 Dry Flint Hides-27GfSc. No. Dry Salt Hides-25@26c. No. Dry Salt Hides-z4Q25c. Goat Skins-S0G90c. Damaged Hides-Half price. Sheep Skins WooL-S1.25@ a 1.o0. Lamb Skins--75c O s1.o0. Horse Hides-S1 @ 1.50, Ginseng, Wild-s74S. Colt Skins-25 @ soc. Shearing Skins-25@ 75c. Goat Skins-75 O S5c. Hog Skins-25 @50c. Beeswax--S3 @35c. Tallow--12@14c. Washed Wool--75 QS0c. Clear Unwashed Wool--55 G soc. Bury Grease Wool-S5@STc
 Cotton Good middling .................. 50 Strict middling .................. 29%x MldQinB ....,..............--..... ISHe Strict low middling ............ 2S
 Pig Iron
 tUnder Government Bass) Coke Iron No. 1 .........l... .$33,U0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

vertible 4,4s, @,14; third q4s. s7.se.
 Cotton kept it's downward pace yester- day, January going to 2S.74c, closing at 2S9Sc, with the general list closing steady at net decline of 30 to 45 points, with exception of September, which was SS points off. Prices weakened again early in the afternoon. There was no change in the general character of the news, with no indication of increased spot pres sure, however, and the market was quiet around ? o'clock, with prices a. few points up from the lowest on covering. No ex- ports were reported.
 Bears had everything their way yes- terday in the grain pit forcing corn and oats both downward, the former closing le to 414c get lower and the latter 3sc to %c Provisions were neglected, and for the most part lower. closing from a BIC decline to soc advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Over McReynolds & Julian's Wire

The tendency of market remained downward early this morning owing to the continuance of further liquida tion but fairly good support developed at the decline. resulting in a slight re- action Weather conditions Tn the in terior and war news remain bullish, wet weather continuing in the Missis- sippi valley and south Atlantic states. with prospects for more wet weather least of the Mississippi river and colder for the southwest with probably frost lin Oklahoma west Texas and north western portion of east Texas
 Germany's allies appear to be vir- tually out of the war. The Italian new offensive making good headway, and unofficial reports are to the effect that Turkey and Austria are clamoring for peace We are of the opinion that early peace would make for higher market las shipment of troops would likely cease, thereby making more tonnage available for commercial purposes and any cancellation of government con tracts would probably be more than offset by an urgent civilian demand for home consumption, while the unlimited European civilian demand would likely broaden gradually.
 While it is true stocks of raw cotton in the south are large compared with last year. reserves of the raw material and of finished goods have been re- duced to the point of famine the need to replenish stocks abroad would prob ably result in an urgent demand. the effect of which woud likely be reflected first in the contract markets, where spinners would likely buy freely for their own protection in an effort to provide for their future wants. Under the circumstances the south is in a po- sition to dictate prices in event of early peace.
 As yet, however, the spot demand in the south remains indifferent, with val ues somewhat lower and small sales recorded and exports continue light Friday against 34,000, thus far this season 970,000 against 1884. 4.000-Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

Captain Bailey introduced hackney coaches into England in ls25, and by his wide-awake advertising methods got all London talking about them. Samuel Pepsy, a willy old politician, was first induced to take d ride, although it is said the old man insisted upon large consideration for placing his life in jeopardy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
One of Little Faith .

From Tit Bits.
 The old farmer had no faith in phys
 ic," but he became so sick that he was eventually induced to see a doctor. A
 few days after his visit the doctor met
 him, and remarked that he looked bet
 ter. Yes. zur." said the farmer, T am a
 lot better than I was" "So the medicine did you some good after all. then?" said the physician. II dunno. zur, I dunno the farmer went or. Iris like this ere, you see. Soon as I got outside your place. l drinked one-half and throwed away the other-but I can't tell which done me the most good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Hubbard Bros. & Go.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Square, N. V. Members New York Cotton Exc New York Produce Exchange. Associate ed Members Liverpool Cotton Associa~ tion. Orders solicited for the purchass and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consign- reSpondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

ing further developed in that connection and spots were nominally unchanged on the basis of 109sc for Rio Is and loAc for Santos As. It is expected that the primary markets will remain closed un- til November 3, owing to the epidemic of Spanish influenza in Brazil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Money Market

New York, October 29.-Mercantile pa Eper, 6 per cent; sterling 6O-day@ bills N47s: commercial 60-day bills on banks
 .721a; commercial 6O-day bills, 4.72A; de-
 mand, 475 7-l6; cables, 476 7-16 Time loans strong: 50 and 60 days and months
 <bid. Call money strong; high. 6; low, 6
 ruling rate. 6, closing bid, 5as; offered al s6; last loan. 6..4 Bank acceptances. 4A. \ V Francs, demand, 5.46s4; cables, 545s. Guilders, demand 42; cables, 42ss. Lire Fdemand. ss6; cables, 635. Rubles, de- mand, l31a: cables, IA nominal Mexican dollars, 7712c. Government bonds firm railroad bonds irregular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Chicago Futures.
Cash Grain.

.CaSn -OITalH. Chicago. October 2s.--Corn, No. 2 yellow, $1.53 No. 3 yellow, sl.4311.47; No. vel low, s1.35G1.9 96
 Oats. No. white, s7a4@6s1ac; standard, 6Ss4@7Oc.
 Rye, No. ?, s1.s2@1.6S barley, s5c@sl.0O; timothy $7.00@10.00; clover, nominal. Pork, nominal; lard, s26.75; ribs, s2sooa 24oo
 St Louis. October 2s.-corn, steady No. ?, $l.45 Oats. steady; No ?, sssc; No. white, 701sG71c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Liverpool Cotton.

Liverpool, october 3,-Cotton, spot, quiet; prices easy; good middling, 2S.6 1; middling. 2s06d low middling. 220ld good ordinary. 2o.49d; ordinary SS'a' Sales 2oo0 bales, including 17o0 Amcri- can. no receipts Futures closed steady. October 22.S5d: November, 21,50d; Decem- bef 2o.s6d; January. 2o.45d; February. 2Gold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Sugar Market.

New York, October 29.-The local mar ket for raw sugar was quieter today swith no further business reported. Prices were unchanged at 7.2So to the refirer There is still considerable old crop sugar in Cuba awaiting shipment, and every effort will be made to remove it before the new crop commences to arrive in volume.
 The market for refined continues quiet and prices are unchanged on the basis of Rc for fine granulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
w. E. Campbell

Cotton Stocks. grain, provisions and cotton seed oil Correspondents Shepard & Gluck. New Orleans; F. w. Wagner & Co., New York and Chicago. Continu- ous quotations; private wires to all exchanges SIG and 61- Woodward Bldg. Telephone Main 6141
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
New Orleans Futures.
Shot Cotton.

New orleans. October 29.--Spot cot ton. quiet, 9 points off. Sales on the spot 125 bales to arrive, 750 Low middling 26c; middling, BOG. good mid ding, 3lc. Receipts' siSi' stoch' 2TS,6s9
 New York, october 29.-Spot cot ton. quiet: middling. 31.35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Naval Stores.

Savannah october 2s.-ATurpentine, firm 6sl4@631a; sales, 26; receipts, 157; ship ments, 6; stock, S0,103.
 Resin firm; sales. 1883; receipts. 56s: shipments, t; stock, 66,17.
 Quote: B, s1410GD1425: D and E, s14l5a 1420; F. s14 20al4.25; G, s14.25d14Q; H., $1s 4oG14.45; l, si4.55@14so; K. s15.1o; M s15. 25;N, s15.40; VIC, s15.7o; wv, si5lS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Dry Goods.

New York, october 2s.--cotton goods offerings today were more numerous, sales of print cloths in second hapds be- ing more active.
 Yarns were quiet. silk steady. with new business moderate and burlaps quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Railroad Schedule
Corrected to Oct. 20, 1918

Corrected to Oct. 20, 1918
 Arrival and departure of passenger trains Birmingham: The following g schedule figures published as informal tion, are not guaranteed.
 BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Coffee Market.

New York, October 29.-Owing to the holidays in Brazil, no official quotations were received from the primary coffee markets today and trade here remained without any line on the further attitude of shippers. Buyers were reported in the local spot market. but holders were not
 hcltned to sell until plans for controll- ing imports and releasing hedges in fu- istures have been fully formulated. Moth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Rice Market.

New Orleans. October 29.-Rough rice sales TO sacks blue rose at 6.soc. Re- ceipts, $50 sacks; millers, 6S0
 Clean sales, 1I3l pockets Honduras. Gys @9lsc. 7522 pockets bluerose, 5ss@77sc Receipts 14,614 sacks.