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Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1918-02-14
ESTANCIA SAVINGS BANK JOINS
FEDERAL RESERVE system

THE ESTANCIA SAVINGS
BANK HAS JUST BECOME A
MEMBER BANK OF THE FED.
ERAL RESERVE BANK OF
DALLAS. TEXAS.
THIS BANK AND ITS MAN
AGEMENT WISHES ITS GUS
TONERS TO KNOW THAT 1T
HAS TAKEN THIS ADDITION
AL STEP AS A PROGRESSIVE,
AS WELL AS A CONSERVA-
TIVE MEASURE, FOR THE
GOOD AND PROTECTION OF
ITS DEPOSITORS AND BOR-
ROWERS.
THE CONDITION OF OUR
COUNTRY DEMANDS THE
CLOSE AFFILIATION OF ALL
BANKING INTERESTS BOTH
FOR THE GOOD OF THE
WHOLE AND THE INDIVID-
UAL. AS A MEMBER BANK
OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE
SYSTEM. THIS BANK HAS
THE PROTECTION, THE SU-
PERVISION AND COUNSEL
OF THE RESERVE BANK OF
DALLAS.
THE MANAGEMENT OF
THIS BANK HAVE TAKEN
THIS PROGRESSIVE STEP
WHICH IS ENTIRELY IN
LINE WITH THEIR POLICY
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1918-02-14
For Sale.

176 acres (bean land) for sale
on the southeast corner of Tor
reon Grant, in the inside of said
Grant. 1900 pounds of beans per
acre raised in the neighborhood
of said land. Feed corn at
$3.75 a hundred. Juan C. Jar
amillo, Torreon, N. M.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1918-02-14
RED CROSS

Estancia as Red Cross head
quarters for Torrance county has
been kept very busy lately. A
delegation of Red Cross mem
bers, Mr.. and Mrs. Green, Mrs.
Walker, Mrs. Armstrong and
Mrs. Stubblefeld, motored to
Moriarty Saturday to help re-
organize the Red Cross branch at
that place, also to explain new
work and deliver supplies.
Last Tuesday Mrs. Neal Jenson
and Mrs. Green voluntarily gave
the use of their cars to take a
party of Red Cross workers, con-
sisting of Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Ed.
Robertson, Mrs. Peterson and the
two ladies above mentioned, to
Willard to show the members
there how to make muslin band
ages, pajamas and hospital bed
socks. Quite an order for sup
plies was also taken, and a large
order for future delivery was
booked.
A number of other towns are
clamoring for instructions from
Estancia. AS the expense is
more than the Chapter feels we
can afford, are there members
who will volunteer the use of
their cars with gas paid by
Chapter, or are the different
towns who wish instruction will
ling to pay the expense? We
would like to hear from these
towns as to what they are willing
to do. Workers are glad and
ready to go and explain work if
expenses will be guaranteed paid.
Everybody give or work for
the Red Cross. Remember our
boys who went down with the
"Tuscania, - the result of a tor
pedo fired from a German SUBJ
marine.
Help Help the work of the
Red Cross, and then help some
more.
Permission has been granted
Torrance county to organize
Junior Red Cross Auxiliaries in
the schools.
Mr.. Erickson. principal of the
school in Estancia is going
ahead to this effect. Parents
and everyone interested in start
ing the children in this national
work are kindly asked to lend
their support, principally in a fl
nancial way, toward helping the
children and teachers to perfect
a Junior Red Cross Auxiliary.
Twenty-Five cents is the men,
bership dues for one year for
each child. A school fund must
be raised equal to twenty-five
cents for each pupil. A large
number of the children have
voluntarily given their quarter
for membership, but for children
who cannot give this, school en-
tertainments with a small charge
will be given now and then to
raise money. What money can
be raised at once will be used to
finish out the required amount.
Until this sum is down in full on
the treasurer's books the school
cannot call themselves an auxil-
iary.
A program full of patriotic in
terest will be given by the pupils
and teachers February 22nd in
Wy >
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1918-02-14
CLASSIFICATION OF
REG|STRANTS

n[Ul0InhNI0
Registrars for military SER
'ice have been classified by the
ocal board as follows:
CLASS w.
Booker Rhodes, Punta, MIR
Juan J. Contreras, MIR
Clarence M. Ward, Willard
Pearl Brown Sutton, $50 La
'alle St., st. Louis, Mo.
Escabio Garcia, Manzano
H. A. Mirabal, Pinos Wells
James M. Thomas, Encino
Leslie Grady Whitley, Varney
Jose Jaramillo, Palma
Joseph House. Moriarty
Dave Hunter Robinson, MFR
Pablo Lucero, Manzano
Eugenio Brito, Estancia
Thomas J. Davies, MIR
Francisco Ruez, Torreon
Walter Narvie Storey, Mtr
Joseph William McGinnis, MIR
Francisco Madril, Duran
Nonteto Chavez, Palma
David E. Fletcher, Cedarvale
George Frey. Encino
Luis Carol Robins, Mcintosh
Alfredo Padilla, Duran
Joseph Martin Reed, MIR
Juan Lueras, Willard
Thomes F. Smith, Duran
Estolano Sanches, Torreon
Leopoldo Chavez, Quarai
Cleofes Griego, Moriarty
Secundio Benavides, Encino
Apolonio Armijo, ("
Paul w. McCullum, Moriartyl
Antonio Chavez, Palma
Alfredo M. Chavez, Chilli
Isaac Sabedra, Pinos Wells
John William Crumley, MIR
Andres Luna, Torreon
Albert George Bailey, Mtr
Pablo Sandoval, Manzano
Solomon Chavez, Torreon
Santiago Gutierrez, "
Bennie E. Sharrock, Willard
John Samuel Harris, Lucy
Howard Keith Cope, Varney
Dionicio Montoya, Torreon
Florencio Herrera, MIR
Phillip W. Flowers, Moriarty
Ray Brown, Estancia
Epifenio Candelaria, Manzano
Walter Jackson Clay, Corona
Daniel Nugent Corley, MFR
Robert D. Hileman, Cedarvale
Pulver Garner, Estancia
Marshal A. Corley, MFR
J. Gregory, Estancia
John R. Humphrey, Moriarty
Ernest C. Davis, Mountainair
Mathis George Freilinger, Est
Lorenzo Otero y Padilla, Quarai
Fred Kenneth Hinton, MFR
Milton c. Robbins, Mountainair
Antonio Stanton, Encino
Albert S. Walker, Pedernal
Fidel H. Lopez, Mountainair
Jose Aguilar. Duran
Oscar G Gregory, Cedarvale
Arthur H. Sheehan, Willard
Troy Alexander johnson, Est
Leandro Salas, Pinos Wells
Eulogio Duran,
Refugio Lucero y Luna, Pinos
Wells
Claude E. Boyd, Estancia
Raymundo D. Bachicha, Enc o
Vicente R. Artiaga, Willard
Santiago Lopez, Manzano
Santiago Gurule, Mountainair
Bences Sanchez y Otero, Tail
que
Joseph Wilbur Perkins, Est
Clinton E. Hambrick, Willard
Jose C. Cara, Willard
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1918-02-14

Juan J. Chavez, Willard
Daniel Sedillo, Chilli
Alfredo Salas, Torreon
John Thomas Cast, Negra
Alexandra Barella, Tajique
Franklin Benjamin Phillips,
Estancia
Harry M. Brocaw, Willard
Raymundo Baca, Encino
Juan Sandoval Ortiz, Duran
Charles John Lubojasky, Pro-
gresso
Decederio Candelaria. Manzano
Melquiades Chavez y Corales,
Pinos Wells
Manuel Serna, Manzano
Thomas B. Rapkoch, Estancla
Jose Claudia Baca, Encino
Harry Culver Pace, Estancia
Jim H. Hemphill, Willard
David A. Baca, Scholle
Bernabe Domingues, Palma
Salvado Jaramillo, Cedarvale
Lee Roberts, Mountainair
Adolph Blakely Tracey, MIR
Charles Hibner, Willard
Clyde D. Tapp, Mountainair
Eutemio Benavanta, Torreon
William B. Johnson, Willard
Alvin Cletus Floyd, MIR
Louis C. Owen, Willard
Gregorio Lobato, Manzano
Manford D. Flowers, Pinos
Wells
George Lee Humes, Moriarty
Marshall D. Atkinson, Corona
William Albert Ross, Eastview
George F. Rhodes, MIR
Buster John Davis, Lucy
Thomas Roy Snodgrass, Duran
Fabian Griego, Quarai
Roy Osborn Wilson, Estancia
Thomas w. Lambkin, Estancia
Clemente Terrin Riberia. Qua.
raj
Otoniel Frame, Negra
John L. Chism, Mountainair
Sylvester Martinez, Torreon
Anastacio Candelaria, Torreon
Grover Hartford Hendershott,
Lucy
Jose Jesus Chavez, Quarai
CLASS V.
Feliz Reyes, Encino
John w. Williams, Estancia
Jose Thomas Diaz, Encino
Felix Miranda, Encino
Francisco Gil, Duran
Alfredo Menendez, Encino
Emilio IN. Padllla, MIR
Antonio J. Brazil, Willard
Tanus Tabet, Quarai
Jose Gusman,
Rev. Stephen De Kewer, Wild
John T. Couch, Cedarvale
Pascual Gil, Encino
Guillermo McKenna, Duran
Tom Tabet. Quarai
Jose Antonio Esparza, Encino
Robert E. Howe, Mountainair
Hugh M. Williams, Estancia
Aldenago Chavez. Mountainair
Fortunate Esparz, Encino
Manuel B. Brazil, Willard
Jose Maria Prementel, Mori ty
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
OCK-BREEDER'S
SALE NEXT WEEK
BIGGEST EVENT IN LIVESTOCK
CIRCLES TO TAKE PLACE
FEBRUARY q AND 20

The second annual sale Of the Mis-
souri, Yellowstone Pure Bred Live
Stock association will be held in this
city at the pavilion, Wednesday and
Thursday of the coming week and
from the reports received by Secre-
tary U. L. Burdick, this will be the
biggest event in the associations his
tory as we'll as being of more impor-
tance than any similar event held in
the state during the year. Over 200
pure bred animals will be offered for
sale and there will be an especially
good opportunity for those who wish
to obtain percheron horses and durham
cattle. Owing to the shortage Of
forage in some localities, these two
breeds will be offered at auction, more
freely than they would had the feed
situation been better.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
NEARLY HUNDRED DIE
IN NUNMERY FIRE
BODIES OF 53 CHILDREN RECON.
Erred FROM RUINS.-10O0 PEO-
PIE IN BUILDING

Montreal, Feb. 20. - The charred
bodies of SO children had been recov~
cred late last night from the ruins
OF the Grey Nunnery, which was de
stroyed by fire. It is feared that many
more perished and searchers believed
the toll Of death might reach 100.
All the inmates of the great build
ing except the children are believed
to have escaped. They included nuns,
nurses, wounded or sick soldiers from
overseas, aged, sick or crippled men
and women to the number of almost
thousand.
When the flames were discovered
IN the west wing, the alarm was
quickly given and all those able to
help themselves fled to places of
safety. The heroic nuns and nursing
sisters strove valjantly to save the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
CONG. TOM STOUT
TO LECTURE HERE
HE VISITED THE BATT'L EFIELDS
OF FRANCE AND KNOWS
THE FACTS

The executive committee of the Rec
Cross Chapter of Williston, has made
arrangements whereby Hon. Tom
Stout, ex-congressman from Montana
Will address the people Of Williston
IN Armory auditorium, Wednesday
evening, Feb. 27, at 7:30 on First
Hand Impressions Of the Battlefelds
OF Europe" The benefits of the lee
ture are to go to swell the treasury
OF the Red Cross Society," Mr.. Stout
was member of the Congressional
delegation sent to the battIefields of
rance and Belgium to make per-
sonal investigation of the conditions
there. They found many things that
are of vital interest to the American
public in helping prosecute to a sue
cessful conclusion the world war, and
the things found will be told to the
people of this city at the meeting
next Wednesday night.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
SHIPCARPENTERS
GIVE UP STRIKE
PRESIDENT WILSON REFUSED
TO SEE LEADERS UNLESS
MEN RETURNED TO SHOPS

Washington, Feb. 90 President
Wilson took a hand last night in the
eastern shipward labor strikes and
issued a sharp rebuke to William D.
Hutcheson, president Of the Brother
hood of Carpenters and Joiners, who
after refusing to send striking ship
carpenters back to work pending ac-
tion by the shipbuilding adjustment
board has asked for a personal con-
ference to lay the situation before
the President.
In effect the President declared that
if Hutcheson did not want to give aid
and comfort to the enemy he would
send the men to work and leave
settlement of differences to the adjust
ment board, and declined to see him
until he had done so.
The strike by carpenters in the
Atlantic seaboard shipyards engaged
on government contracts is over, John
Rice, national organizer of the United
brotherhood of Carpenters and join
ers, said today. Several thousand
men who are still idle are expected
to be at work tomorrow morning.
About 5000 of the strikers return
ed to work this morning, Mr.. Rice
estimated. "The men are going back
because they have every confidence
that President Wilson will adjust
this matter to their satisfaction ne
said.
In the yards at Philadelphia, Baltl-
more, Jersey City, Ellzabethport,
Newark and New York, about 5000
carpenters quit work this morning.
Mr.. Rice announced, because they
were unaware of developments.
Many of these were later inform
ed Of the situation and returned TO
the wards, Mr.. Rice said.
The probability that the strike Is
nearing it's end was confirmed today
bv A. c. Wilkie, district officer here
for the Emergency Fleet corporation.
4.There are indications the entire mat
ter will be adjusted this afternoon"
Mr.. Wilkie said.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
GERMAN AND AL[Il:v,;' s:s!%!!FS ARE
NOW READY FOR SpR|NG DRIVE
thng Concentrated Attack by Central Powers
on the Western Since the Russian Situation has
Become Favorable to Middle Europe

Washington, Feb. 20 - After eX-
tensive preparations silently and sys-
tematically carried on, it is apparent
that both the Germans and the allies
are ready for the long expected Of
fensive in the west, Secretary Baker
says today in his review OF military
operations for the week ending, FEB.
10.
"While there have been outwardly
no new developments in the military
situation in the west during the per-
iod under review says the COM
munique, "yet it is apparent that both
the enemy and the allies, after ex-
tensive preparations which have been
silently and Systematically carried
on, are ready for battle. The Ger
mans have recently withdrawn
number of their veteran west front
units from the first line trenches, and
are busily training them in mobile
warfare.
"According to advices received the
German general staff hopes that by
massing a large number OF these
picked shock battalions which have
been intensively trained, they may
deliver crushing blow.
Germans Massed In West
"The bulk of the German forces are
now assembled in the west. But
large number of these units are
wholly unframed in the method OF
western front warfare which differs
radically from that conducted along
other fronts. Furthermore, the Ger
man higher command realizes fully
that their forces will meet with far
more difficult tactical obstacles than
anv hitherto encountered by an at
tacking army. 4 break through was
possible in Russia, only after the
morale of the Russians had been un-
dermined; the same was true IN Italy
and we witnessed how speedily the
Italian line was mended.
During the week there has been
much activity of a minor character
along the entire western front.
"As has already been announced IN
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
A NEW DELIVERY
SYSTEM FOR CITY
WILLISTON MERCHANTS DESIR.
ING TO REDUCE THE DELlV-
ERY COST COOPERATE

The merchants Of this city, feeling
that the present delivery system was
to expensive and took too many men
at this time, when the country needs
every man, formed an association to
devise means for bettering conditions.
Acting under the suggestion of the
government and other cities which
have benefited thereby the associa-
ton decided to have central delivery
system.
Commencing next Monday deliv-
cries will be made by one man who
has taken over the contract to make
these deliveries for the stores.
There will be three deliveries a day
and the delivery man will leave the
stores at the following hours: 800
A. NJ, 1000 A. NJ, 400 P. M.
Orders must be in before the time
mentioned or they can not be made
until the following delivery hour.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
COMMITTEE GOES
TO Twin CITIES
CHAIRMAN BORDEN, BANKERS
RODMAN AND DAVIDSONLEAVE
TO NEGOTIATE BOND SALE

The Williams county commission
ers at a recent meeting, passed a
resolution authorizing the county to
bond for 100000 for the purpose Of
securing seed grain and feed, under
the recent act of the legislature, for
the farmers Of the county who have
not enough seed and lack the money
with which to buy. Chairman NJ. J.
Borden of the commissioners; w. S.
Davidson of the First National Bank;
and l.. j. Rodman of the Bank of
Williston, were appointed commit
tee to 90 to Minneapolis to arrange
for the sale Of the bonds, and Sun,
day morning this committee depart
ed on No. 2, to put thru this work.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
GERMANS OVER
Dv|NSK RIVER
INTO RUSSIA
BRITISH AlRMEN ACCOUNTED
FOR SIXTEEN BOCHE FLIERS
IN LAST FEW DAYS

London, Feb. 90 While German
armies have crossed the Dvina and
! entered Dvinsk to deliver blow at
Great Russia in consequence Of the
Bolshevik refusal to meet Germany's
terms Of peace. the Bolsheviki them
selves are reported to have been
, driven from power in Petrograd.
The report of the Bolshevik down.
fall comes from rather uncertain
source through Finish and Danish
channels.
The Social revolutionists, under the
leadership Of Tchernotf, the former
Kerensky minister of agriculture, are
said to be in control.
Germany's advance into Great Rus
sia by way of the Dvina is coupled
with a movement by her forces fur
ther south into Little Russia, or the
Ukraine, to aid the Ukrainians in
fighting the Bolshevik. This army
advancing from Kovel, has already
occupied Lutsk, the most westerly Of
the famous Russian triangle group
of forts in Volhynia, the others of
which are Dubno and Rovno. In
command of this force is Won Lns-
ingen, the German general who fig
ured prominently in the Galcian
campaign of 1915 and the Volhynia
campaign of 1916, and has been only
infrequently heard from since.
Germany has returned to the at
tack on the Russian front, and the
Bolshevik government must face it's
greatest test-thc power of German
militarism. Invading forces have
crossed the wilma and Vvinsk and
are advancing eastward from Kovel,
Volhynia, to aid the hard pressed
Ukranians and protect the food sup
plies in the new country This is the
first military activity on these fronts
since last November.
What OPPOSITION the Bolsheviki
can or will offer the Germans is
problematica. Although the Rus
sian army has been much weakened
by the rehabilitation order and strife
in the rangs, the Bolshevik Red
guards have been successful against
the Ukrainians and other oposing
1oICco III oOuChelH Nuoold "A weak
ago, delayed dispatches from Petro-
grad say, the Bolshevik leaders were
doubtful if Germany would attack
and APPARENTLY had no intention to
fight the invaders. The foo dshort-
age in great Russia is becoming des-
perate.
The situation in the Ukraine is Sc
rious, which may account for Ger
manys decision to act Bolshevik
troops hold kiev, the capital, where
four thousand persons were killed
and seven thousand injured in several
days of heavy fighting and Bolshe,ik
adherents are destroying railroads
Continued on page 12)
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
NON-PART|SkNS ASK
BURNQU|ST TO ACT
CLAIMS SUSPENSION OF cox
STITUTIONAL RIGHT IN MN
\ESOTA INJURIES FARMERS

St. Paul, Mnn., Feb. 2O.---A dele
cation of one hundred farmers and
union labol'ites called at the capitol
today to protest to Governor J. A. A.
Burnquist against the infringement of
their constitutional rights" The
spokesmen included Karl Beck, lead
er of the non-partisan league, but it
was said the movement was not a
non-partisan league one.
"We want to find out whether the
constitution has been suspended per-
mancntly or temporarily" said Fred
Osborne of the Equity Cooperative
exchange. "Everywhere sheriffs are
telling US what we can do and what
we cannot do. Farmers open peace
able meetings and the sheriffs go
crazy J. Corcoran, representing
the labor men said.
"Condtions in Minnesota are al
most as bad as they were in Colorado,
lust before the Ludlow Massacre"
A memorial presented to the Gov
e,nor declared that men have been
coerced, assaulted and kidnapped, law
has been denied and the process of
the social order has been menaced by
an approach to anarchy. 1t cited twen-
t Y non partisan meetings which
have been prevented by county off,
cials. The suspension Of the sheriff
and the county attorney of Jackson
county, the sheriff of Rice county
and the acting sheriff Of Ramsey
county was asked.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21
ELKS Celebrate
50TH ANNIVERSARY
159 PLATES WERE LAID FOR
HOME AND VISITING MEN,
BERS WHO TOOK PART

The Fiftieth anniversary Of the in
stitution of the Benevolent Protective
Order Of Elks was fittingly celebrated
in the new home in this city, Satur-
day evening, Feb Is when prominent
Elks from all parts of the country
participated in the event. The fore
part of the evening was devoted to
initiatory work and seven new men,
bers of the antlered herd were given
the proverbial ride on the goat. To-
ward the latter part of the evening
159 Elks sat down to one of the most
elaborate banquets that has been
served in this city for many months
and as one Elk stated, "It was all the
work of brother members who by CO.
operation produced the magnificent
spread and not thing was used at
which the food conservationists could
object"
There is no use in going into the
history of the Elks lodge and the or
ganization. Its history is familiar to
every American and stands out pre-
eminently as an institution which has
done a world Of good in helping on
ward the bereaved families of the de-
ceased members.
The new dining room just finished
in the basement, was used for the
first time and it was found to be a
much needed adjunct to the already
we'll equipped home.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-21

Lorraine segment of the line is en-
tirely under the control Of our forces.
Along our front patrol encounters
were numerous. The Germans under
took a raid against our positions and
succeeded in inhicting few casual
ties. A small American patrol, while
scouting in No Mans Land was am
bushed by the enemy.
"The weather was very rainy dur
ing the first part Of the week and our
troops we're busy manning the pumps
in an effort to keep their trenches
dry. Later clear weather prevailed
and hostile aircraft made frequent
flights to reconnoiter our positions.
A marked improvement in our anti
aircraft barrage is reported. Artil-
lery duels took place and the Ger
mans showered our lines with gas
shells, which, however, caused no
casualties owing to efficient gas mask
protection.
American Artillery
"In Champagne, units Of American
artillery participated in an engage
ment undertaken by French forces.
This operation was the most import
ant of the week in the west. After
very careful artillery preparation
during which our batteries co-operat-
ed usefully, French infantry advanc-
ed to the assault southwest Of the
Butte -du-M -Mesnil, along a front Of
about 14OO yards. The French, sue
ceeding in penetrating the German
positions, broke through the second
and reached the third German line.
During this brisk attack, the French
destroyed many enemy shelters, in
| f1icted much damage to enemy posi-
tions besides bringing back $50 pris-
oners.
Marked aerial activity continues on
the western front and entente avia-
tors have accounted for 80 more Ge1'
man machines. British aviators in
three days have brought down or dis
abled 81 German airplanes. British
and French airmen have not let up
in their bombing attacks on impor-
tant points in German Lorraine, both
night and day raids being carried
out. Airdromes docks and other
targets in Belgium are being bomb
ed by British naval airmen. Berlin
reports the destruction of seven al :
lied airplanes.
Attacks on the Lloyd George gov
ernment in England have been quiet
ed again by the premier in persona
appeal to the house of commons either
to accept the policy agreed on at
Versailles or to put in another gov
ernment. No proposal for vote Of
want of confidence was made, the
opposition apparently, not wishing to
carry the matter that far. The su-
preme war council, the premier said,
had accepted with slight modifca-
tions the plan proposed by the Amer
ican Delegates, who were praised
warmly by Mr.. Lloyd George.