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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-08
CAPPER PUTS o. K.


per is purported to have sent r. an
organizer, however, which received the
greatest attention. "A Square Deal in
Kansas is the two column heaIine
over the article. Then in a sub-head.
ing-Iiovernor Capper writes that he
mas round n" disloyalty among the
League-Stapds for Justice to AN"
Kansas Easy Field
Another state" the paper saws in
introducing the governors letter. ..in
winch the National Nonpartisan
League Is not being prosecuted by mis-
use OF official power in Kansas The
farmers there were educated wears
ago in the Grange and Alliance move
ments and something of their shirt
of fairness to all is reflected by the Of
Ulcers of the state. An officer of the
League, naturally eager to obey the
law. wrote an inquiry to- Governor
Capper in regard to the investigation
of the Nonpartisan movement which
recently was ordered
After this introduction the League
paper offers this extract which it saws
was written by the Kansas governor.
Part of Capper Letter.
This investigation was requested by
the government. Up to the present
time, nothing has been reported to me
that can be taken as evidence of dis
loyalty upon the part of the members
IF the League is a thoroly loyaI
organization, its members need have
no fear for the inquiry which the
government officials have asked the
council of defense to make. So far as
am concerned, I stand for fairness
and Justice to every citizen, and as long
as he is doing his full duty as a citi-
zen. I will endeavor to see that he gets
everything that is due him under the
law These are times. however. when
there must be no question about any
mans loyalty to the government
II return the statement from your
state manager. Certainly no one can
object to the sentiments expressed by
him. Very respectfully,
ARTHUR CAPPER, Governor"
No mention is made as to whether
the statement from your state man.
ager' refers to the Sheldon statement
to organizers. None the less in a paral-
lei column under the same heading
with the governors letter is the Shell
don statement to the effect that he
'.can see nothing wrong or alarming
in such an investigation"
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Save THE union!
Sir Edward Carson Appeals to
Irish on Home Rule.
Accuses Sim Fein of Being AL
lied With Germany.

London. May S.-Sir Edward Car
son has written to the press, appeal
ing to the Irish unionists to compel
reconsideration of home rule before
we have a fratricidal conflict, when
our whole energies should be direct
ed toward the war;
Carson declared the government has
the clearest evidence that the Sim
Felners have been and are in alliance
with Germany" He asked if the gov
eminent has calculated what part the
Slnn Fe1ners will play in the proposed
irlsn government. He said he doubts
II the government really intends to en-
force conscription, citing the appoint
ment Of Edward Short, an anti-con-
scriPtionist. as chief secretary for Ire
land.
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I!ilbEer.fySi
H6n0f
@ssSn

Washington, May s.-The casualty
list today contained seventy-five
names, divided as follows:
Killed in action IS, died of accident
2, died of disease 3, wounded severely
IS. wounded slightly Al, missing in
action 8.
Six officers were named: Lieuts
Egbert Williams Beach, Piedmont
CAL; Arthur r. Gaylord. Minneapolis
Mimi, and Frank S. Hanf, Chelsea,
Mass. were killed in action. Lieut.
Julian N. Dowell, Washington, D. c.
and John K. Grisard, Chicago, died OF
accident. Lieut.. VIM. H. Gordon, New
York City, is missing in action. Lieut.
Edgar B. holland, of Leesburg, Va,
previously reported missing, is now
reported in a hospital suffering from
shell shock.
/ Killed in. action: Lieuts.. Egbert
Williams Beach. Piedmont, Cal;
Mimi; Frank S. Hanr. Chelsea, Mass.
Corp. Kenneth L. Diver, Sunman,
Ird.; Pvts. Fred Buckley. Bayonne.
N. J.; Michael j. Coughlin, Manches-
ter, Mass; John Deardosky, Hecla,
Pa; Troy E. Forrest. Mammoth
Springs, Ark; Gene G. Henson, Form.
felt, Mo-; John Linton. Chicago; Habit
S. Medawar, Mount Lebanon, Syria;
VIM. Phennig, Los Angeles. Cal.
Francis P. Valleley, Pratt City, Ala.
Died of accident: Lieuts. Julian N.
Dowell, Washington, D. c.; John X.
Grisard, Chicago.
Died of disease: Pvts.~Henry Coner,
Crowville, La; Timothy J. Shea, Fall
River, Mass; James Shields, Green
vile. Miss.
Wounded severely: Corp. Joseph
N. Walker, Baltimore, Md: Pvts. Ray
mond C. Bryant, Baltimore, Md;
Joseph F. Firth, Pottsville, Pa; Thos.
r. Harrison, Staubert, Mo-; Alexander
c. Hipes, San Francisco; Henry F.
Mcpherson. Greenville, Ky; Clyde
Millard, Montpelier Ind: James K.
Rosser, Broadway, n. C.; David A.
Saunders, Chicago, ILL.,; Jaroslav
Sruta, Chicago: William Charles Witt,
Philadelphia, Pa; Dave Wetka, Du-
luth, Mimi; Dean Zeller, Washburn,
n. D.
Wounded slightly (Kansas men
only): Pvt. Sidney c. Harris, 400
East Fourth street, Topeka, Kan.
Prisoner, previously reported miss
ing: Sergt. Joseph Stonina, Webster,
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LEAVE OFF HEAVIES


Meteorologist Flora advises that the
temperature this morning at o'clock
was ~, and will go to "a or IS in the
late afternoon. At $50 this morning
the mercury stood at so.
The official forecast is fair tonight;
Thursday partly cloudy; not much
change in temperature.
The wind this morning was blowing
at eight miles an hour from the south.
The highest temperature recorded on
this date was SO in 1895, and the low
est, 3S in 1909.
There is no rain shown on the
weather map west of the Mississippi,
except heavy, local showers at Hayes
City. The heat following the moisture
from the recent rains is bringing on
gardens and crops at a satisfying rate.
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HOW IS YOUR BABY?

In a recently completed survey,
tho death rate of infants in one
section of an American city was
I'll to the 1000, while in another
it was only fifty-yet that city.
owes the same duty to one baby
as another.
The average deaths in one city
ere 1874. In another they are
only e;ehty-four.
A single ward in a certain city
has been able to reduce its infant
mortality to thirty-nine deaths to
the Thousand birth Most of the
conditions responsible for this low
death rate could be reproduced in
other. wards II the parents took
the same trouble and knew what
to do.
Tho state Journal will place in
the hands of any reader the litera-
ture OF the United States Public
Health service on the care of the
baby.
Write your request plainly, en-
close a Scent stamp, and address
The topeka State Journal Infor-
nation Bureau. Frederic j. Has
kin. director. Washington. D. c.
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Morning. Grain Gossip.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Board Of Trade


New York, May s.-Journal of Commerce:
Cotton-The~ending was at a small net ad-
vance. The gross rise was some $3.50 tn
q moment at any rate. stronger spot mar
kets, hopes of some increase in exports AZ
the season draws to a close, higher stock
market with u. s. s. well above par and
finally the rather strong technical position,
were things which stamped their impress
It swung uPpH Upward IS to 50 'p points from the
low of the morning and ended at small
net rise. Liverpool closed "a to IS Ameri-
Advi,es from various parts of belt said
that altho the plant is small the stands are
good some reports said perfect o Such . al
from Paris, Texas. Liverpool sent dis
patch saying that peace talk is quite ire
ious parts of belt about effect of recent wet
cold weather and he necessity of a good
New York May S.-FinanciaI News Bull
letin: Stocks--Bullish operations are ex-
peetsd to continue The broadening OF
in line for higher prices We believe B. b.
C.. too low. Electric issues are well taken
and promise to advance further Pool chan
nels are bulling American Steel Foundrys.
Mexican Petroleum. Smelling. Tobacco Pro-
Chicago, May s.-The tribune says:
Grain-Local brokers offered cash oats to
exporters yesterday basis &c over May
ment and six for June shipment but re
ceived replSa that none we're wanted. There
was no evidence Of inquiry anywhere. Cash
oats in the sample market met with good
demand: however. and premiums closed &c
better than they started, No. white oats
selling &c over May and standards at 2hc
over. Elevator and shipping concerns were
best buyers. Bids were made for oats to
arrive 10 days shipment at sac over June
for No. ) whites and 3%c over for stand
ards. Sales of 10000 bushels Of oats TO
go to store were reported. Reports to the
daily trade bulletin indicate wheat crop
of about 600.0OO.000 bushels under contin-
ued favorable conditions.
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BANKERS ORGANIZE
"aDaunsee County Association Was
Formed Recently.

Harveyville. Kan. May S.-The Wa
baunsee county bankers met at Alma
recently and organized. The organiza-
ton is known as the Wabaunsee Coun.
ty Bankers association. Fred w. Bow
man, assistant secretary of the Kansas
Bankers association was present at
this meeting.
The following officers were elected
J. H. Lee, of Harveyville, president;
George G. Waugh, of Eskridge, vice
president; A. H. Meseke, of Alta Vista,
secretary and treasurer. The Wa
baunsee county quota is s2OS,S0O, and
every bank in the county with the ex-
ception of one felt sure that they
could raise their quota.
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HUN ARTILLERY
CONTINUED from Page One,

tCoHuuueQ from rage One.D
Morland court and thus putting it in
a better position to resist the expect
ed German assault.
The artillery fire continued violent
on important sectors. The Germans
are Smelling heavily the Anglo-French
front southwest of Ypres and the sec
tor south of the Somme between Vii
lers- Bretonneux and Hailles. Those
sectors saw the heavy fighting pre-
vious to the German repulse north of
Mont KENNEL nine days ago. Enemy
fire against the southern side of the
Arras sector which lies north of AL
bert also has been intense.
Americans in Air Fights.
There has been great aerial activity
on the American sector northwest of
Toul and Capt. James Norman Hall
well known as a flyer in the French
and American armies. is reported
missing after a battle in which he and
Germans. Two of the enemy airpIanes
are believed to have been brought
down. Other Americans have been
meeting the enemy in the air along
the line east of ST. MihieI and it is
believed the Germans have concen-
trated large forces in an attempt to
wipe out the American flyers.
There has been no infantry fighting
or any Of the American sectors. Ex-
cept for fruitless patrol raids by the
Austriaas and limited artillery fire
there has been no activity on the
Italian front.
British Political Crisis.
political crisis involving the Sc
curity Of the Lloyd George govern
ment has arisen in Great Britain over
the letter written by General Maurice,
formerly chief director of military
operations in which he questioned the
veracity Of the premier and the chan
vov- r.f h.
OF commons parliamentary discus
sion between Andrew Bonar Law, for
the government, and former Premier
Asquith resulted in the governments
acceptance of motion by Mr.. As
quith that the house discuss the form
CT inquiry to be made into the state
nents If General Maurice.
Australians Gain.
With the British Army in France.
May S.-The Australians last night
made another advance, pushing for
ward their lines 500 yards along a
front Of 500 yards near Sailly-Le-Sec,
on the Sc ctor east of Amiens. They
also pushed back the Germans 800
yards along a front of. 500 yards west
of Mor!ancourt, just aobve SaiIly-Le-
Sec. notwithstanding a heavy barrage
the Germans were unable to prevent
their advance.
AS i result of successful minor
operations carried out last night our
lines between the Somme and Ancre
rivers hes. been advanced a short dis
lance in three localities. We captured
several prisoners.
The hostile artillery has been ac-
tive during the night between LOGON
and Ro5ecq, and in the neighborhood
CT st. Julien. Early this morning the
enemy's artillery developed increased
activity in the Meteren-Kemmel sec
tor
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BEAT Them HARD /!
Girl Just Out of Ger
many Says So.
Still Strong and Still Under
KaiSer's Thumb.

Chicago, May S.-"Germany is very
strong. Germany must be beaten
hard. - 1t is the only way to teach
them" stated Sara McKeen, Chicago
music student who left Berlin Febru-
airy 81. She believes she was the last
American girl to leave the enemy
country.
The German people whine but they
obey the kaiser's command as a dog
the call of his master" said Miss Nc
Keen. 'Kultur is stamped on all Ger
mans and can be cut out only with the
sword.
Germans exist on less food than we
give babies here but they are not
ready to quit as yet. 1 was permitted
to come home only because of weak
ness caused by lack of food. Coffee
is $14 a pound Sweets are out of
the question"
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KA DAILY STATE JoURNAI-WEDNEsDAY EVENING" MAY g.

loo, when Wellington was awaiting the
arrival of Bluecher.
General Maurice then asked. What
is happening to Bluecher-what has
become of the reserves"
On the following day, General Haig,
commander of the British forces. an
nounced that French reinforcements
had reached the British front and this
was taken as proof by military critics
that General Matrices intimation that
Foch was slow in coming up was un-
lust.
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Wall St, New York, May S-STOCKS-
The enormous dealings in Reading at
further advance overshadowed operations
elsewhere, altho rails as a group were more
active than at any recent period. O.her
Coalers and Pacifics followed Reading
lead, also New York Central at gains of /
to ~ points Meanwhile United States
Steel was under pressure due to heavy
profit taking. losing point. Other equip
ments and motors extended their early ad-
vance but Coppers and. Shippings Jagged,
Liberty 31a's sold at $3.50 to 1854, first is
at $3.50 to 1896 and second As at 1854 to
95 80.
Rails and speciaIties were the strong
features at the outset of today's stock
dealings, the former being stimulated by
reports of forthcoming substantial in
crease in freight and passenger rates.
Reading was especially active, changing
hands in round amounts at an extreme adj
vance of points Other Coalers. also Pa
cities, were from u to a point higher
Sumatra Tobacco and Industrial Alcohol
rose " and points. respectively, and
Distillers, Atlantic Gulf. Studebaker and
Colorado Fuel gained l to III. United
States Steel made new maximum of 1924,
but reacted fractionallt. Liberty bonds
we're irregular.
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"COWBOY jim" OUSTED
Omaha Decides to Have a New Mayor
After Fourteen Years.

Omaha, Neb.. May s.-"Cowboy
jim Dahlman. mayor of Omaha for
the past fourteen years, and the en-
tire city commission with the excep-
ton of Dan B. Butler, were swept out
OF office in yesterdays election The
successful candidates were: Dan B.
Butler, Ed P. Smith, Thomas Fall
coner, Roy n. Towl. w. G. Ure, Dean
Ringer and Harry B. Zimman.
Smith will probably be elected
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Kansas City Produce Market

Kansas City Produce Market.
Kansas City. May S.-CORN-Cash: Mar
ket steady. No. 2 mixed, 81 $50 1.66: No. 3,
s1.56@ ! 81: No. white, $1.6s@L72; No 3;
nominal; No. yellow, 163@1 Log; No. 3,
nominal.
OATS-Market steady. No. white 7s6
7S1sc: No. mixed, 761.@7Tc.
RYE-S2. 50026g
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$312@3.17.
HAl-Market unchanged
WHEAT-Receipts Il cars
BUTTER-Market unchanged
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
EGGS-Fir3ts, Bic.
CORN-Close: May, L27A @12TL; July.
s1.5Oh.
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TO HIT BAKER
OF War win Soon Lose
Private Secretary to Army.

!. Washington. May s.-Secretary of
War Bakers private secretary, Ralph
Hayes. Cleveland, will soon join the
National army. His draft call is ex-
pected as soon as he closes some pend
ing business here.
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n New York. May S-BUTTER-Market
unsettled. Creamery higher than extras,
461z @47c.
EGGSAMarket firm Fresh gathered ex-
tras. 3s13S11c
CHEESE-Market steady. State held,
specials. 24S626c.
POULTRY-A1ive, unsettled; dressed,
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Kansas City, May S.-HOGS-Receipts
II 900. Market 10c to 15c higher. Heavy,
S1115@1I. 40: packers and butchers. 81 70
17.40
CATTLE-Receipts 10000 Market steady
Prime fed steers. $17OO617.60: dressed beef
steers. $15.OO@1690, western steers. $1450@
1I.60: southern steers. $11 GOA $50: cows
SS.OOQ 14.J0; heifers, $9.O0@15.O0; stockers
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, May s.-CORN-Government
figures showing that commercial stocks of
corn are much larger than year ago had
decidedly bearisn effect today on corn
values. The fact that the weather contin-
ued suspicious fer farm work and pas
lures tended also to weaken prices. There
was general selling and only limited sup
port. Opening quotations which varied
from the same as yesterdays finish to 1c
lower, with May $1-27N and July $1.45H
ther setback
The close was steady at 81 27k May and
Sl46 to 81 46M July with the market a
whole Ne off to lsc advance compared with
"A hours before.
oATS-Oats declined under liquidation
on heavy scale by holders. The trade
seemed to be much impressed by absence of
seaDoard demanded and by the fine crop
OUTLOOK fter opening hc to sc down with
sag.
If0NiSIONS-Hogs at the highest price
ever known in May strengthened provis-
IONS Offerings were scarce.
subsequently, reports that good size gov
eminent orders had been placed brought
about still higher prices
Chicago Gran and Provision Market
tIha range OF prices on grain futures on
Ghtcago board Of Trade reported by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-08

Irish Home Rule Next Week.
London, May S.-Chancellor Bonar
Law announced in the house of COM
mons this afternoon that the govern
ment hopes to introduce Irish home
rule next week.
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Chicago, May s.-BUTTER-Market low
er. Creamery. $50 421ac
EGGS-Market Unchanged
POULTRY-Aliye, lower; fowls, 24hc !;
ROSTERS, 1S1ac.
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The National Association of Credit Men
is launching a campaign against business
men who have been practicing fraudulent
methods.
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Hays reported a light hail with LOS
inches of rain, this was the only precipita-
ton reported from over the state IN the
past "a hours Temperatures were some
what above normal this morning with gen.
orally clear weather.
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DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office,
Topeka, Kan, for the twenty-four hours
ending at z a. m. Wednesday.
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Chicago, May s.-CORN-Close: May,
0ATS--May, 7s5s@7aBc; June, 71&c;
P0RK-May, 1851; July, s4s.47.
LARD-May, $25.45; July. 1855; Septem-
SHORT RIBS-May, s2s75; July, sas. rs /;
September, $2i.9. -
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Kansas City Grain Market.
1.-THE range Of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Board Of Trade as reported
by Thos. J. Myers. 301 N. E. Bldg.i
Kansas CITY May s
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TOPEKA MARKET REPORT FOR
WAGON DELIVERIES.

prices furnished by Wolff Packing Col
CATTLE AND HOGS.
Topeka, Kan. Nav s.
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and feeders ss.so@i5a5; bulls. s.5o@14.co;
SHEEP@Receipts 60o0 Market steady.
Lambs. 160o@2o 20; yeariings,s15-000 g is-@.
stockers and feeders, $S.50@1S00-
ChicaGo Live Stock Market.
Chicago, May S-HOGS-Receipts 2S,OoO.
Market strong, 20c above yesterdays aver
age Bulk of sales, 11.70671S.O6; light, 1850
G1S15; mixed, $11.40@1S.15; heavy, $16.I0@
1900; rough, $167o@1I.00; pigs 81 .00@
17.45.
Receipts 5000. Market firm;
feeders. $s3o912 60; cows and heifers. $3.50
@14.10: calves, $S.O0@14.2 %
SHEEPlReceipts 1900. Market steady.
Sheep, $12.75@I16.75; lambs. $15.J0@2l00.
Kansas City TAve ktock sales
Kansas City, May S.-CATTLE-Receipts
tile following saies wers naue thle nivtu.
ing at the Stock Yerds, Kansas City, and
reported over lnEg distance telephone d.
ct to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son & Co.. live stock commission mer-
chants.)
10. 900 head Market slow: weak
HOGS-Receipts 1900 HEAD. Market sc
to 1Oc higher. Bulk of sales, 1I20111 40;
top. $3.50.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 head. Market
steady to 15c lower. Lambs, SO 50.
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NEW NOFk sugar Market.
I New York. May S.-SUGAR-Raw
steady; centrifugal, 6.oo5s fine granulated,
1.45 D =
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chicago Gran and Provision Market
Che range or prices on grain futures on
chicago Board Of Trade as reported by
Tbos. }. Myers. Sol n. e. Bldg.l
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Poultry and EKss.

Cattle and calf prices based on Kansas
City market, less shipping expenses.
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ND BUTCHERS.

prices furnished by Wolff Packing Col
CATTLE AND HOGS.
Topeka, Kan. May s.
MINED AND BUTCHERS. .. .$1400d1s.a5
hEAN1 14.WtI1b.sO
LII6iI -....-..-......... l3.oUQlt.m
Cattle and calf prices based on Kansas
City market. less shipping expenses.
Poultry and EKgs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com.
pany, corner Laurent and Madison.D
Topeka. Kan, May g.
broilers over 2 lbs. and under, Soc; hens
over 317 lbs. 23c;;- hens under 81 lbs, oOc
Eggs are retailing in Topeka sc.
BUTTER-44045c.
Topeka Grain Market.
FURNISHED by J. B. Billiard, corner: Kansas
Ave. and Curtis ST.
Topeka, Kan, May g.
MIXED CORN-S1.45
WHITE CORN-S1.6C.
OATS-75c.
Retail Hay.
Furnished By w. A. tiilchrist. 6o6 Quincy
Street.)
Topeka, Kan. May 8.
PRAIRIE HAY-S20.0O.
ALFALFA-S25.0G
Topeka Hay MarkeN.
Topeka, Kan, May g.
PRAIRIE HAY-$1S.O0
ALFALFA-$22.00
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Unknown by Soldiers.

THE Daily Mail. which strongly sup
parts Premier Lloyd George and is
strongly inimical to former Premier
Asquith, says the debate on Mr..
Afduith's motion will afford him the
needed opportunity for an attempt to
bring about a parliamentary crisis. 1t
remarks that when Maurice said that
no soldier had seen his letter he did
not say that no politician had seen it
teThis omission" the Daily Mail
adds coupled with Asquith's maneu-
vSfs in parliament on Tuesday, sug-
etkts that the old gang believe it has
found a weapon which will destroy
80 eovernment. We believe these in