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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
SETS PRICE
OF PAPER AT S2.85

Ottawa. Feb. 16.-An order Of the
chairman Of the news print inquiry
fixing S2.S5 per hundred pounds as the
price at which news print paper is TO
be supplied to publishers throughout
Canada by manufacturers has been ap-
proved by the government. it was au-
nounced today The new price. an in
crease Of 35 cents over the most re
cent figure. is to be effective from Feb.
l to May l. this year
Under the new order. for each hun
bred pounds OF paper purchased
$3.50 is 10 be paid the manufacturers,
and S5 cents IS To be placed On de-
posit at a hank designated by the gov
eminent TO await approval of the com
missions final report by the governor
general when it will be refunded 10
the publishers or paid to the manu-
factu~ers in accordance with the ind
iugs Of the commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
SUB FIRES ON
DOvER;ONEIS
DEAD, 7 HURT
German U-Boat Shells Brit.
ish Port From Sea-Dam-
age is Small.

London, Feb. 16.-An enemy subma-
rine bombarded Dover early this
morning, it is officially announced.
The submarine was fired on from the
shore and ceased the bombardment
after some thirty rounds had been
fired. There were less than a dozen
casualties and only slight damage.
The official statement reads:
Fire was opened up on Dover by
an enemy submarine about 1910
o'clock this morning, the firing cOntin-
uing three or four minutes. The shore
batteries replied and the enemy ceased
rounds.
The casualties were: Killed, one
child; injured. three men, one wo-
man and three children; slight dam
age was caused. house property.
Cases have not been infrequent Of
German submarines bobbing up off
the British coast and Smelling shore
points. Yarmouth, for instance, was
thus bombarded Jan. IA. 1t is not
otter, however, that the u-boars have
cared to take a chance with such a
we'll uetenueO Town as Is D0FeE4 lhe
most important port in southeastern
England, opposite Calais, on the
straits Of Dover. across which flows a
constant stream Of war traffic be-
tween England and France.
II vas only yesterday that q pow
erful squadron OF German destroyers
made a sudden raid in the straits Of
Dover and sank eight British small
craft out on a submarine chase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
WAR SUMMARY

Except on the American sector
east Of vt. Mihiei there has net
been much fighting activity on the
western front. American posi-
lions have been subjected to Il
b0mbardment of gas shells which
lasted two hours and the Ameri-
can and enemy artillery and air.
men have been more active.
The poisonous fumes from the
German shells remained over the
American trenches three hours,
but there were no casualties.
Large numbers If enemy airmen
sought to cr0Ss the American lines
but could make no progress
against the aerial and artillery de-
lenses. American gunners have
b0mbarded the German rear lines
and communications with good ei-
feet.
Emperor William has summoned
the heads of the German navy 10
imperial headquarters for "A con-
ference and it is announced that
Herr Won Payer. the vice chancel-
Tor, will make an announcement
shortly in the reichstag on the
governments future submarine
policy. Evidence OF probable
naval engagement in thu finding
Of large number of bodies Of
German sailors, apparently from
warships, is reported from Goth
enburg, Sweden. G0theRburg Is
near the Skagerrak, the vicinity OF
which has been the scene ii om-
portant naval battles.
France is to requisition her en-
tire merchant marine, taking over
the ships on March 10. The French
action Is presumably taken with
the same end In view i'm pursuance
OF the coordinated policy of the
nations at war with the central
powers.
The Ferman navy has made an
ether OF IFS minor demonstration
along the English coast. this time
sending in submarine to bonn
bard the important channel port
oil Dover under cover of darkness.
The 300 rounds 1t fired did Mt little
damage to residences, killed il
child and injured a woman and
three children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
Urge Senate TO
Hurry Passage
of Act

Washington. Feb 16.-Early enact
ment of the administration railroad
bill was urged by administration
leaders today in the senate Major
ity Leader Martin declared the rail-
road director was much embarrassed
for lack Of necessary legislation
Chairman Smith Of the interstate
commerce committee said he would
ask Monday for unanimous consent to
fix the time for a vote
There viii be no unanimous con
sent agreement for vote" declared
Senator Cummins. Republican. until
there has been a free opportunity to
debate the bill
1T introduces into government rail
road operation, Senator Cummins
said, che same abnminable pr0fiteer-
ing that distinguishes other fields Of
governmental activity. The people
will not tolerate the general practice
Of creating fortunes out Of the war.
There is universal indignation against
it,"
Senator Kellogg, Republican Of Min
nesota, said he was advised by the
railroad managers that the compen-
sation proposed in the bin is a maxi
mum provision and that President
Wilson intends TO so regard it, reduc-
ing compensation when it would be
excessive.
Senator Robinson, in discussing the
administration railroad bill today
urged its early enactment as war
measure Of vital Importance both to
the government and to the public.
1T is desirable to end the existing
uncertainty as to the status Of the
railroads and the policy of the gov
ernment in the operation Of the same.
declared Senator Robinson, and u
take such action as may be necessary
to prevent loss and Inconvenience to
the public resulting from the lack of
necessary arrangements for maiute-
nance and indispensable improve
ments.T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
{; Z r 4. !!
Head OfBritish
Imperial Staff
Quits His Post

London, Feb, 16.-Gen-
eraI Sir William Robert
son, chief of the British
imperial staff, has re-
signed, it was officially an
nounced this evening.
General Wilson, sub-chief
of staff, takes the vacated
place.
General Robertson was
unable, the statement
says, to accept a position
as military representative
on the supreme war coun-
Gil at Versailles or to con-
tinue as chief of the I'M
perial general staff with
limited power.
The inference to be drawn from the
British official statement regarding
General R0bertson's resignation seems
clearly to be that the supreme waI
council has been given the powers
which its name implies and that i
will in fact be the directing head Of
All the allied military operations.
There have been many rumors re-
emily that General Robertson was To
retire as chief of the British staff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16

Zig Naval Engagement Staged in North Sea?
Hate of 7 eutOra
Rule Crops Out
in Pole Capital

London, Feb. 16.-There is muca
feeling against the central powers IN
Warsaw. the capital Of Russian Po-
land, and great excitement prevails,
according TO an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen. The work
men are said to be planning demon
STATIONS, The streets are being pa
troled by soldiers and policemen
Much feeling has been aroused in
Russian Poland over the Ukraiuian
peace terms by which the province
OF Cholm, formerly contained in Pc
land. was cedei to the Ukraine.
A dispatch from Amsterdam Friday
reported a Berlin newspaper as say
ing that the Polish members Of the
Austrian parliament were emblttered
against Austria because Of the peace
arrangements In addition to losing
Ch0lm. Poland was 10 be stripped Of
LODI and D0mbrovitza and access 10
the sea was refused the Poles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
GERMAN MADE TO
KISS EVERY STAR
IN AMERICAN FLAG

Mount Olive. III, Feb. 1G.-SeveraI
persons here suspected Of disIoyalty
were founded up last night and forced
to kiss the flag.
Peter Hetne. d merchant. was forced
to kiss each star in the flag. EIeine
saw the crowd coming and fed to thu
house Of neighbor, where. after pull
ing in a FIRE alarm, he hid in the base
ment.
The mob. which was greatly aug
mented by those following the FIRE de-
partment. forced Heine to Gene on.
by threatening to turn the FIRE hose
on him
The demonstration last night began
after fight in a saloon between two
men who got into an war argument.
john Nowat, miner. was beaten at
staunton. Ill. last night. He was &C
cused Of threatening TO tear a Red
Cross badge from a woman. Il was
at Stanton that 0berdan and Metzen
were tarred and feathered earlier in
the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
Ship Wage Body
Gives Delaware
Yards Increase

Washington. Feb. 16.- The shipping
boards wage adjustment board today
agreed on an increase in wages. def
mite working conditions and overtime
pay for all ship yard workers in the
so-called Delaware Yards. comprising
about sixty per cent of shtpworkers
on the Atlantic coast 1t does not in
cIude the striking carpenters. but is
expected to affect their strike.
Many Of the striking carpenters.
however, despite the advice Of their
union officials. have slgnified their
intention OF accepting the award. The
strikers IN the New York district have
not done 80, but it is hoped they will.
The new wage scale is not so high as
the Pacific coast rate nor so high as
the New York strikers demand. bus
it will be the model for settlements
in other districts on the south At
lantic and gulf coasts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
THE WEATHER

Forecast TIL 7 P. NJ. Tomorrow. 10.
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity
Fair tonight and Sunday, colder to-
night with the lowest temperature
about 10 10 degrees above zero.
Slowly rising temperature Sunday.
Temperature at : a m, 10; highest
yesterday, .; lowest last night, II.
Velocity OF wind at a n, miles
per hour
Precipitation % inch
Relative humidity at ! p. n. today,
rs.
Stage Of water sc, rise Of i in last
q hours
]. NJ. SHERIER, MeteoroIogist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
SINK STEAMER To
EXTINCIjISH FIRE
Blaze Bursts Out on Large Vessel
Loaded With Red Gross Supplies
Loss Put at s500,0OO.

An Atlantic Port Feb. 16.-Fire in
the hold Of the Observation-Disclosures
steamship Minsk here today made it
necessary for fremen after a vain eff
fort 10 extinguish the blaze, TO open
the vessels seacocks, permitting the
ship to ssink in the mud at the pier
where she was moored. The loss.
mostly from water, is estimated at
about $4,000
The ships cargo consisted Of a
large amount Of Red Cross stores. She
had been ready to sail for some days.
but her owners are said to have held
up her departure because they were
reluctant to have her enter the sub
marine danger zone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
INDIANA DRY LAW
IS HELD INVALID

Evansville. Ind. Feb. 16.-Indiana $
prohibition law was held to be uncon-
s.I'arousi by Judge F. NJ Houstetter
OF the Fauderburgh county superior
your Hre today In ruling on a de-
mlrr.r fo complaint filed by a mum
Der 70. brewing companies against the
county PROSECUTOR to enioin him from
on.@ ug the law after April ,. 1913,
Che ta.o named Tor it to take effect
Iha action OF the court disposes of
t1e last 1f the preliminary steps be-
fore actual trial on the facts and
opens .ao way for an immediate ap-
peal So .He Indiana supreme court if
fae "lrg interests desire 10 take that
step.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
ARGUE CASES OF 10
CONVICTED IN RIOT

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb 1G.-Arguments
were heard by the Illinois supreme
court today in the cases of ten men
convicted in connection with the East
St. Louis riots and now serving terms
in the peuitentiary at Chester.
Attorneys for the defendants asked
a reversal of the trial courts verdict
on the ground that evidence on which
conviction was based was insufficient
and that other evidence was improper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
SLUMP IN PRICE OF
RICE Isl EXPECTED

Washington. FEB. Reduction in
The price of rice is in prospect for
April J the food administration an
bounced today Distribution ignres
show tbere Is a surplus after deduc-
Ing the million bags purchased for
export to Europe, OF 10000 .000
pounds This surplus is ample for
domestic requirements The increase
l7 .Hg cost Of rice during the last few
months The administration explains.
mas been due 20 the fact that most rice
mills were working TO capacity in
supplying the allies, thereby depicting
tne normal supply for home use,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
FRANCE TAKES OVER
MERCHANT MARINE

Paris, Feb. ia decree published
in the Journal Official this morning
provides for the requisitioning Of the
entire merchant marine Of France on
March 10.
Government commissioners will con
fer with the ship owners as to the con
diti0ns under which the government
will take over the vessels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
MISSOURI MAY BUY
BONDS WITH BACON

Washington, Feb 16-A movement
to induce farmers to contribute bacon
to the government if Liberty bonds
are not within their reach has been
started in Missouri according to Speak
er CLARK. The speaker recently re-
ceiyed . letter from Fl. 2. Warden of
Mexico, Mo, telling Of the Inaugural
ton Of the plan and urging the speak
er TO advocate Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
WAR WORKS. NOT
4 FAILURE TAFT

Cincinnati Feb is. The United
States government has not failed.
former President William r. Taft said
here yesterday on his way TO Chilli
cothe to address soldiers there
Mistakes may have been made, he
said, and ii may be necessary to crtti-
cize, but let the criticism be helpful
and constructive. 1t should not be
made for partisan purposes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
WROTE TO GERMANY
VIA SWITZERLAND

Philadelphia. Feb l6.-Switzerland
is The channel through which Adal-
pert * Fisher, said to be an important
agent 0l the German government in
ms country. communicated with
friends ia Germanv
Fisher, head of the firm of Schultz
ana koerting company, valve manu-
aclurer, Philadelphia. now is in
termed tn the federal prison camp at
Fort Oglethorpe as a dangerous alien.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
ARREST GgRMAy PROPAGASDIsT.

Chicago. Feb l6-Leouhard Kress
Of Chicago, an alleged German propa-
gandist, for whom department OF JUS
tice agents have been searching since
he was ordered interned at Dubuque.
Iowa, was arrested here today. He
was charged with violation OF parole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
MIST PAY DEATH PENALTY.

4eHer50n CIV No. Feb Ib.-I'he
Missouri supreme court today affirm
ca the death sentence imposed on Ora
Lewis, convicted of the murder Of Po-
l.caman John McKenna Of St Louis
he circuit court Of ST Lolis sen
fenced Lewis to be hanged April s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16

/ Chairman Hurley Of the shipping
board took up the situation again to-
day in a conference with General Man
/ ager Piez OF the emergency feet cor
poration; Y, Everit Macy, chairman
of the wage adjustment board and
! Acting Secretary Roosevelt of the
( navy
] Managers Of ship yards in the New
York district and at Baltimore, where
the carpenters are on strike, have
asked the shipping board to let them
. fight the strikes. declaring the time
mas come for the issue to be settled
! Thus far Chairman Hurley has re-
fused to permit this
Other Trades Not to Join!
Shipping board officials today said
that heads OF other unions engaged In
ishipbuiiding had given assurances
that the related trades would not be
called out in sympathetic strike.
Rivalry between Hutcheson and
heads of the American Federation OF
/ Labor, some officials today charged. IS
at the bottom Of much Of the trouble.
/ Hutcneson, it is declared, declined to
! enter the agreement calling for settle
meut Of difficulties by the adjustment
board despite the fact that he was
/ urged to do SO by federation chiefs.
Appeal to President.
! New York, Feb. I6.-An appeal d.
rect TO President Wilson to intervene
i'm the strike Of sbipyard workers en-
be made today By the United Brother
hood Of Carpenters and Joiners. it
was announced by officials Of the or
ganization here this morning.
/ Approximately so per cent Of the
ship yard workers in the New York
district are on strike today. according
to claims made by the brotherhood
officials. including T. NJ. Guerin, mem
! Der Of the executive committee.
The strike would spread from New
York to other cities along the Allan
tic coast, they said, unless wage de-
mands were granted. The number of
men out here was declared to be be-
/ tween seven and eight Thousand.
Compromise Suggested.
The appeal to the president, Mr.
Guerin said. would suggest comprom-
/ Use similar to that which was affected
AMI So. -, ,.-..- - ''.''
then threatening 10 strike
At that time the navy yard workers
wanted $3.50 Q day, similar to the
. wage which sbipyard workers are. re-
rotary Daniofg .an5 ts,,ets.rt e,,.,,ro.,,,.,.
Rooeaya}t LII ~ - - H..
Depters' Drion j7l1 g-,..fa~a+c, va
Washington Mr. C,,a~ip sid ami a.,
agreement was rsscbaJ 80, an -
. hour day. II wage Of sass. ) per cent
bonus under certain conditions and
/ two weeks vacation and ali HOLIDAYS
4 with pay equivalent In ali 10 SIS 90 a
/ day.
Such a compromise now in favor of
the ship yard workers would be ac-
/ ceptable Ir Guerin declared.
Want 57;ni,,p,,, r5ro5
u,irso.a rr.,,l'..-.. -.
tbo tratl.rl.1 ,'5''it, u es'1eht OF
-. mi ,.l Allol' s'1'H his appeal 20
pres9dsrt ~ ners,s r., l.,,, y,a nSH ~
ley to formulate Fl memorial 4 he
. presented 10 ship carDenters through
ont the country setting fortt, a MINI
mum wage which the govarnn a,t
might be willing Ia nav
Expia ming this phrase nf fha. sitp-
alton. Mr sueriu said Chairman Hnr-
I ley desired ta have the carnsr,ta~s sia,,,
an agreement that thew would abi3o
+ by any ware which the lahor sd,,,st
ment board might fix Tho c.rrar
( tiers world not Sion s,,oj, = doc,,-.la,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
WORKERS IN
DIRECT PLEA
T0ExE:CUTIvE
Corporation Heads are Re
fused Right to Fight it
Out With Labor"

Washington, Feb. t6.-PresideBt
Wilson is preparing to take some
action 10 end the strikes in Attain
tic coast ship Yards which threat
en- to tie up large part of the
shiPbuiIding industry Of the east.
A direct appeal 10 the president
90 intervene was made today by
officers of the brotherhood Of car
penters, approximately 30 per cent
OF whose members in the New
York district are cut today de-
maBding immediate assurances Of
higher wages and closed shop con-
ditious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
LATE BULLETINS

Amsterdam. Feb. l6.-Bulgaria
has resumed diplomatic relations
with Russia, according to "A Sofia
dispatch published in German
newspapers.
Indianapolis. Ind, Feb. 16.-The
ease OF Joseph f. Bell, FORMER
mayor of Indianapolis and about
thirty other men who were con-
nected with his administration
went to the jury in the United
States district court here this aft
ern0on. The men are charged
with conspiracy TO violate the
election laws.
Washington. Feb. l6. Amend
ment Of the draft law so as To
exempt citizens or subjects of
neutral countries who have de-
clared their intention 10 become
American citizens is proposed in a
bill prepared by the war depart
ment in conjunction with the state
department and introduced Today
By Chairman Dent OF the house
military committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
AyTR0Tz.kY
PUTSkAISE:R
IN BAD HOLE:
Germany Placed in Grave
Predicament BY Russ,
Capital Believes.

Washington Feb 76-OHcia1 wash
3notor,s onirio, NJ polsbavilri For
-. - -
elgn Minister lfolzhy aecls.oh loI
mo war and still no peace with Ger
many" is that Trotzky. whether know
ing it or not, has placed Germany IN
military ana aIploulat'o pIe4ltd l- -.l T.
movements o. German 'toop4 - oLl
the RUSSIAN IFonl nave oeeh stoppeN
ana 1t IS beheFed ny nIiitafy men mere
that no iuftHeF WllhdtaNal Oh forces
can be made until Berlin DECIDES on
policy toward the bolsneFlhl- 9hch
ofhclai reports as nave oeen Iece-' e"
DO not say clearly Nhe-hef Tue ue-
mobiiization OF k1ssian tFcohs mas
peeh continued puI they 40 Aii'1l-a'e
d IeoFsaiiizat'on Oh Che ieu STUART
pe. many Wy iepu ". '-e no an
tleAaIlo4 p4ii11' oiiicial9 ilg'5 '-i' u IN
mas "luelied .le VI e1'1h VII ~, 'ilI 80
tb .'.r'y' c"- ~ Nil Ne gorcsi n %
10 the aid of The Ukrafnians if the
Bolsheyiki attack them
The American consul at TfRis to-
dav transmitted an uncoqfrmed re-
port that General Calediacs, the Cos
sack leader in the Ukraine. who re
sisted the ambitions OF the Boishevjki
had suddenly dropped out Of sight and
is now said to be dead
Rus. yot Disbandfng 4rr,v
- ~, -
Aillalei tlaul' en- news mas
beeu received Ill betIlh c3Ai!fAiIs i2-
ports mar RUSSIA mas not begun lHs
alilo NATION "a " il'ch Aei Iepfese'l q -
tlFea al BTest-L'toFSK announced haa
9een q p ,s acgoFulns 20 4lspalch
+, ~ 4i'i ~ '4'0 "999i 1'''"7 ''
- ~ S,,'V H. at,or hsrd +ho V;,o,a ,,r
respondent Of the Vossiscne Zejtung
reports he had been informed bv Ia
iaar Pasha the Turkish premier that
Russia was demobilfzing in the Can
casus and that the portion of Armenia
occupied bv Russia was in the process
Of being evacuated.
Ieare pa,rog,.sd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
Leave Petrograd.


Their withdrawal now may BE- In
consequence of the decision 10 renew
military activities against Russia
which was reported in press dis
patches from Holland yesterday To
have been reached at a conference
this week at German imperial head
quarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-16
M e m b er of Au di i

Bureau of Calculations
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-11-13
dirk, of Camp Jackson.

dirk, of Camp Jackson.
The four rural schools, Longvicw,
Pine Bluff, Wade and Pine Grove,
which have been without teachers,
have all secured teachers and will be-
gin exercises at once. The Cross Hill
school resumed work Thursday, after
five weeks suspension under State
quarantine.
All Influenza cases are now we'll and
no moro new cases have been report
cd in some t,rIc. II is believed and
hoped that the siege is over here.
Among the whites there have been no
daathS and but few serious cases. But
quite a number Of negroes have died.
The Baptist and Methodist Sunday
schools observed last Saturday as Or
phanagc work day, bringing in good
collections Sunday morning for their
respective orphanagcs. The Prcsby-
tcrians will observe next Saturday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-11-13

RABUN NEWS.
>

N;,bun. Nov 1.-THE little a.
mCnths-o!d daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Mahon passed away Wednesday
night after few days sickness of
chcIcra infantum. The little body was
lail to rcst in the Rabun cemetery
Tl,irsGay morning.
There is only few cases of flu in
this section.
A!r. and Mrs. Bolton Owens. Of Gray
Court spent Tuesday with Mrs. II. II.
E&Db.
Mcssrs. Ludc Abercrombic, Culver
Sumercl and Dcvault League left for
Camp Wadsworth Tuesday.
MIS- RcbCcca C'Scns spent We'd
no. ,iuy with Mrs. Bill Mahon, of
y! raa section.
,.rs. C'audc Wasson and children
of Friendship. visited Mrs. Rcbecca
Ovens Thursday.
MRS. Ludic Baldwin and children,
Mvr. watkins Of Hickory Tavern, Mrs.
s;n!ith Martin and Miss Allie Babb
visited Mrs. Harley ADcrcrombic
ThUrsday.
Mrs. Stewart Mahon and children
visited Mrs. Dora Babb. Of Eden sec
tion Friday.
MIS-. HchnCca Owens spent tho last
Of &c week with Mrs Claude Wasson,
or E"cnHyhip section.
III S,t ,r ri