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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
"FLU" BAD AT BELOIT
Good Roads Meeting To Have Been
Held There Postponed.

Beloit. Kan, Nov. 14.-Influenza
conditions have resulted in abandon
ment of plans for the Kansas Good
Roads association meeting which was
to have been held in this town Novem-
Der 21-22. A number of new cases
have developed and the meeting has
been indefinitely postponed. Officers
of the association felt that conditions
were such that public health would be
this time.
Plans are being made for later road
booster meetings. At this time future
dates have not been determined
Preparations had been made for a big
meeting and extensive entertainment
features were to have been provided
for visiting good road advocates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Corp Jesse J. GiIliland Dies in a Hos
pital in France.

Word has been received in Topeka
or the death of Corp. Jesse J. Gilliland,
who died of pneumonia in a hospital in
France, where he was recovering from
wounds received in battle. His death
occurred October Is.
Corporal Gilliland was 20 years old
He lived in Topeka for Some time, but
i've years ago he went to ST Louis
10 work for the Union Electric COM
pany. He enlisted in Company X. 1aS
infantry. He had been in service
about six months and took part in a
number of battles. His wife is in To-
peka at the home of her father, at
Az jefferson street. His mother, Mrs.
M. {. Gilliland, lives in Arkansas and
ne has a sister, Mrs. A. L. Bonebrake,
living in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
Morning Grain .3ossi2.
FURNISHED by the Tnneka R0arN Il Trade.A


Chicago. Nov. 1.-THE Tribune: Grnin-
Grain traders are having hard time MAX
ing their ideas as To effect OF peace en-
values aud the markets action fit. For
two days the markets action has mainly
been a disappointment to short sellers.
peace and short selling has been rampant,
but breaks have not held and the failure
down has resulte:. in a switching of senti-
ment. Considerable selling of grain 'las
been on the last two days owing to weak
ness and decline In cotton. Traders viewed
the order of the cotton committee yestrr-
day In prohibiting short selling and con-
filming sales to hedging and long liqui la
ton as u move to prevent selling raids aud
one that IL likely to result in declines at
times, as 1t will weaken the buying power
when hedging Is OH. Indications are IOr
increased arrivals of corn. as the car situa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
HE STILL PERSISTS
German Governor of Poland in Threat
~ of Dire Punishment.

geneva, Nov. 14.-Baron Won Wan
senheim, the German military gov
ernor of occupied Poland. has issued
a. PROCLAMATION in which he decla res
that in the midst of the srealizat ton
LE-Poland of her national ideals sec-
ton Of the population. the enemies OF
oedercare attacking like brigands the
german army officials and are seeking
to cut communications. The procla-
nation threatens that tn, most severe
measures will be taken against these
elements and concludes: .l.-'s ~
t.'Take care lest a fresh struggle
break out and your beautiful country
be reduced to ruins, thanks to a few
dGitatOrS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
TAKE OVER THE GUNS
Allies Call for German Officer To
Hand Them In.

London, Nov. 14.-French military
officials have asked the German sew
enth army to send an officer to
Chimay at O'Clock this afternoon to
arrange handing over of that army's
guns and material, it was announced
in a wireless dispatch from Paris.
(Chimay is in Belgium fourteen
miles northeast of Hirson, and only
six miles from the allied lines. as
established on November III
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14

STOCKERS AND FEEl


Chicago. Nov. 1I-HOGS-Receipts TO-
coo. Market steady to 10c lower than yes
terday's average. Butchers. Sll..tOd 90:
light, S17.15@17.90: packing, S1150M1i.on :;
throw outs, $15.O0@ 16.25; pigs, good TO
choice. S14.50M 1925.
CATTLE-Keceipts 5000. Beef and
butcher cattle. strong to higher calves
higher: good beef cattle. $1o.Io@ 1919; con- con-
ers. s6356I14.GO: GAMERS, S5.25Qf635: good
stockers, $1O.OO@1250: common n OO41O.O;
good veal calves, $16.75@17.5O; western
range beef steers. $14.2oaI1-G5; COWS and
heifers, SS.5O0 12.I5 IS L..
SHEisP-Receipts $4,000. Market strong,
1Oc to 1Ic higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
OFFICIAL BATTLE LINE
Where Allies We're ut II A. Nj. on
November II, 1918.

London, Nov. 13.-The battle
line at IL a. m. Monday was as fol-
lows, it was announced today:
Dutch border at SelZaete; west
bank of the Selzaete canal to
Langerbrugge> station two miles
east of Client; one mile east of
Wetteren; Grammont; Lessines;
two miles east of Ath; Lens: four
miles east OF Mons; Momignies:
one mile north of Signyle Petit.
Roicroi, Charleville. two miles
north of Sedan: west bank of the
Mouse to Stenay; Damvillers;
Pagny; Nominy; Parroy; B1amont:
Raon; Steinba CHI; Carspach; juno
ton of French; German and Swiss
borders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
WANT ALLIED LEADERS
U. S. Talks of Huge Celebration OF
Peace on July 4, Next.

Washington, Nov. IA joint reso-
luton inviting Generals Focn, Haig,
Diaz and Pershing and other allied
leaders as well representatives of
the reorganized governments of the
central powers to an international
peace celebration here next July
Fourth. was introduced in the house
today by Representative Tess, Ohio.
The resolution authorizes the presi-
dent to appoint a commission of three
to take charge of the celebration and
appropriates 100000 for carrying it
ryt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14

Kansas City, Nov. 14.-HoGsI!MaI6et
steady to 1Oc lower. Euik Of sales, $1io0df
butchers, s17.1O@1760: lights, $17.OO@17. SO;
CATTLEAReyeipts GOO; no southerns:
Market steady to Toe higher. Prime fed
steers. S17.50td 1850: dressed beef stee. 8,
81. OOI 1900; western steers. $1,000 15.l,; :
southern steers. $6.0o612.OO: cows, S5O06t
ers. $G.5O@14.5O; bulls, $i50@0.OO; calves,
$1,000 13.OG
SHEEr-Receipts 5000. Market steady
lilo; wethers. 50 5O0iO.50: ewes. ss.OD@
9.25; stockers and feeders, $6.O0@16.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
REDS HOLD BRUSSELS
Mutiny wednesday Gave Them Upper
Hand i'm Belgian City.

Amsterdam, Nov. 14.-The German
garrison at Brussels, which mutinied
yesterday. is reported to be still in con-
troll of the city. The soldiers have
hoisted the red flag.
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Ba-
varia is said to have taken refuge in
the residence of Spanish Minister VIII
lalobar. The latter has appealed to
King Albert to hasten his troops to
the city to restore order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
Carry Out Pledges.

London, Nov 13.-Premier Lloyd
George. addressing representatives of
the employers association and trades
anion, said the government intends to
larry out its pledges of 1915, but that
wages will remain at their present lev
Il for at least six months unless other
wise agreed. - 49,. L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
MORAN ACQUITTED
jury Out IS Minutes for Verdict in
Murder Trial.

Charged with murder in the second
degree. Forest Moran, 10 years old,
who shot and fatally wounded his
brother. Merrill, 81 years old, at their
home, four and a half miles southeast
of Dover, on the morning of May 90.
was acquitted by a jury in the first
division OF the Shawnee county district
court late Wednesday. The jury
was ont about 35 minutes and brought
in the verdict of mot guilty" about
3:3O O'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
Gridlcy Boy Killed In France

Burlington. Kan, Nov. 14-Word
has been received that Albert Nicely, of
Gridley, has been killed in a battle in
France. This is the fifth COFFEE coun-
ty boy to die in battle. while many
others have been wounded 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
POWER TO ASSEMBLY
German Austria Will Elect a Cabinet
In January.

Basel. Nov. 12.-All the imperial
power in German Austria has passed
to the state council, which will retain
that power. until a constituent assem-
bly, established constitution, declares
Gil at Vienna. The constituent assem-
bly, will be elected in January. The
resolution describes German Austria
as democratic republic, and an in
tegral part of the German republic,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
Former soldier a Suicide.

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. IA
Clement j. Rowe. a Spanish-Ameriean
war veteran at the Soldiers Home,
committed suicide by drinking acid.
He broke into a drug dispensary to get
the poison. Rowe had been despond-
ent for some time, and was under OBJ
servation at the hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago Nov. 14ACoRN-Fresh weak
ness in the corn market resulted to-day
Arom the official order eliminating wheat
substitutes Commission houses were the
chief sellers. REPORTS. however, that
southwestern feeders were bidding in ILL
nois for corn checked the decline. Opening
prices. which ranged from the same as
Yesterdays finish % &c up, with Derem-
Der S1.131a to $I.20 and aJnuary S1-21 to
S1.211a were followed by material setback
all around.
Smallness of country offerings led aft"r-
ward to moderate rallies. The market
closed unsettled. sc to &c net lower with
December S1.1S1s to $1.1S3s, and January
81 1919 to $1195s.
OATS-Oats paralleled the action OF corn.
After opening unchanged to &c lower. with
december I0Ac to 71Mc, the market un
derwent further sag.
PEOVISIONS-The provisions weakened
with grain and hogs. Trade was slow.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
tThe range NJ nries ON grain futures On
Chicago Raard of f.'a,ie rs reported by
rhos. j. Myers. 3n1 r. Bldg;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14


Kansas City. Nov. 14.-wHEAT-Cash
Market unchanged. No. hard, 81. 1S6I2.2i;
No. .. S215@21S; No. / red. $2.1s; No. =.
$:15.
CORN-Market unchanged. No. mixed,
$1.4i@1.4S; No. ), S1.3IM141: No. white
$1.4441.6: No. 3. S1.3I01.41; No. vel
low. S1.45; No. 3, 81
OATS-Market unchanged to &c lower.
No; white, 69@ roc; No. mixed, 67@G7lac.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE se.eeas.o5.
HAY-Prairie. lower; other steady.
SHORTS-S1. fla LA.
BRAN-S1.:;2G1 10.
WHEAT-HeceiIts 30 cars
BCTTEE-Market unchanged =
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
EtiGS-Firsts, $50; seconds, 49c
CORN-Ciose: November, ST. S% De-
cember, Sl"oss; January. n-2'A.
Chicago Grain and ProvIsion Market.
Chicago, Nov. 14-CORN-Ciose: Noven-
Der. 81 n: December, $1.1s5s q I1Iss; jan
OATS-November. 72KdT2lc; December,
7o7s@ !a1ae; Jan mar 7g!se ..,o
LARD-Nov., x2i.40; JAN. $26G0.
SHORT RIBS-Noy, f24iO; Jan, $e3y7
New York Money Market.
New York. Nov. 14.-MoNEY-Mercan:
paper, &. Sterling exchange. 60 day bill s.,
473A commercial. GO day bills banks,
4T2h: commercial. 80 day, bills. 4.72l. !:
demand. 4.56; cables, 416ss- Francs, tie
lars. a Ec. Government bonds. easy: -.il-
road bonds. heavy. Time loans. strong
60 days, 30 days and months. 6 bid
Call money, strong: high. low. ruling
rate, g.; closing bid jE Offered at G.: sas,
loan. G. Bank acceptances, AZ per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
YANK LOSS LIGHT
Since Start CT War Several Boats
& Were Sunk.

& Were Sunk. -
London, Nov. 14.-Since the be-
ginning of the war, American naval
forces in European waters have lost
one destroyer. one coast guard cutter,
the United Press was informed by
one armed yacht and two transports,
American naval officials. today.
In the period since January I, 1918,
the Americans are known to have
sunk four submarines and proba bly,
two more and have damaged eight.
The majority of American warships
were engaged in convoy work on the
Atlantic where the chances of maxi
ing big bags of submarines were small
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
KRUPP HEAD TO HOLLAND
Copenhaged Hears He Went With
Former Kaiser There

copenhagen, Nov. 14.-Count Krupp
Won Boehlen, titular head of the great
krupp munition works, fled to Holland
with the former kaiser. according to
reports received here today.
(PreVious reports said that both the
count and his wife, Bertha Krupp, had
been arrested by the revolutionistsl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
TURK LEADERS FLEE.
Three Former High Officials Are Ac-
cuscd of Embczzlement.

oUsCRt OF H1DSLAEeiIeIt.
Paris. Nov. 14-Turks residing in
Switzerland are informed that Talaat
Fasha, former grand vizier and minis
ter of finance; Enver Pasha, former
minister of war, and Djemal Pasha,
former minister of marine. have fled
from Consta ntinople. They are ac-
cused of embezzlement and other
crimes, according to advices received
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14

Z Friday. November Is. at $50 a. M.
at the unclaimed freight room. oppo-
site the R. R. Y. NJ. c. A. ON East 4th
Street-Ady. ---ef -sf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14
DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka. Kan. for the twentyfoLE hours
ending at Z a. IN. Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14

ton is better. The country i. anxious
to move as much old corn rs possible anu
there are also good supplies OF oats to 10
New FORK, Nov. 14.-The .Financia. News
Bulletin: StocksIAdvice Is given 70 Tay
Missouri Pacific N. II. and Colo. and
Southern and II. J.. Wide spread sug-
gestiGn y aotetl IN srsSqi,.lse n anh Ms,,e
the food supplies Of all nations are small.
and in some cases almost at the yanish'ng
can be overcoine by record breaking crops
and with everybody planting. There is talk
bile %arfs. Mi bc with .econa
hand government machines In the next
few months as result Of the ending OF
with speciality bullish operations. Baldwin
being widely builei In the active circles.
to sell 8 $ se.i s"ra for w tures n
flation is factor checking declines. In our
opinion.
Topeka MARKET :seport.
prices furnished By Wolff Packing Col
Topeka. Kan. Nov. II.
MIXED M: AND BUTCHERS. sl4. 5oal1 70
PAckiNG sows. good to i''''@ XIV"
LIGHT ....................... 14.5O6i1s.35
We cannot u.e rough md th,n nrs,G,i no
hogs for packing purposes. We will ha te
! Retail Hav.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. IA.
PRAIRIE HAY-$l0OO.
| ALFALFA-$2i.m
Topeka .ifain Market.
| FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co., corner
| kansas Ave. and Curtis ST.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. IA.
| YELLOW CORN-S1.3O
! WHITE CORN-S1.30
| OATS-6Oc.
Poultry and Eggs.
T. FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com.
pany. corner Laurent and Masiison.b
Topeka, Kan, Nov. II.
broilers. 2 lbs. and under. Nv: hens: over
BIZ lbs. 2ac: hens under 31s lbs. 20r
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Chicago Produce Market.
higher. Creamery, 5sd6olsc.
EGGS-Market unchanged. Receipts
PoTATOEs-Market unchanged. Re-
POULTRY-Alive, higher.
New York Produce Market.
New York. Nov ELECTROMAGNETIC
steady. Ceramery higher than extras H'ea
EGcs-Market strong. Fresh gathered
CHEESE firm. State who.e
milk flats, fresh specials. Ss0s5sc.
POULTRi-Alive, easy.
New Oriean. Cotton Market.
New Orleans, Nov. 14.-COTTON-Spot'
steady; middlilg. 2.3s.
New York Sugar Market.
New York. Nov. H..sCGAkLKaw'
steady; centrifugal, rs; fine graduated
500.
New York Stock Market.
Wall ST., New York. Nov. l4.-SIO e "a,
Trading lnpsed after the nIst houi' CON.
1irmation Of earlier ndyices indicating tnat
the government is adopting systemiue
measures to stabilize postwar trade con-
Euving orders In large volume lifted pr. es
considerably at the opening OF touas
stock market. Demand evidently rsu'.m =,
easy transition OF business from war "
Ueace conditions. Rails. shippings, oiis,
coppers and equipments shared equally IN
the advance which extended from TO- -
noints in the first half hour uEltsu
States .teel was tie only leader to , MAKE
little upward progress, holding Wltnin
fractional limits French municipal DOLLS
were strong at the record quotation OF wv
United States Steel gained IL points,
and other issues OF the same class rose
to . OILS were strong, notably MeAnln
Petroleum and Royal Dutch. and Marine
preferred reflected the probable early con +,
summation of 'ts long pending deal. Me.al
Shares were higher IN anticipation ot me
retention Of the existing price schedule by
the war industries board.
Kansas city Live Stock Sales.
(The following safes were made this morn,
ing ut the Stock Yards. Kansas City, ana
reported over long distance telephone IL
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robn-
son q Co., live stock commission mer-
chants.)
Kansas City, Nov. 14-CATTLE-Recelp. 8
G. GOO head. Market strong to 10c higher
HOGS-Ueceipts 1000 head. Marker
steady. Bulk of sales, $11.O0G11o0; top
S1T.GC. ~..
steady.
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kansas CITY Grai. Market.
1.-THE range Of prtres>on grain futures IN
knnsas City 'ioa q of Traue as reported
by Thoo. ]. Myers. 80 E. Bidg.t
Kansas City, Nov. IA.
--CtOse-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-14

NEW YORK SukuF
New York. Nov. 14.-SCGAR-Raw'
steady: centrifugal, 7.2S; fine graduated
.sG
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New Orleans Cotton MarEet'
New Orleans, Nov. 14.-COTTON-Spot'
steady; middli ~, 20.3S.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-23
NEED SO TONS
MORE CLOTHING

Before Monday night. 81 tom Of
clothing must pour into The Belgian
Relief headquarters Mt 90 University
st Five days have passed since the
drive commenced. and only seven
tons have been collected. Seattle
was asked 90 send 20 tons.
Phone reports Of clothing are
coming in TO headquarters every
minute. and people seem 10 be al.
ways carrying In garments. But
measured by the ton. tho total IL
not much" n member OF the com
nittee in charge said today.
we must have more machines do
mated" she continued. "Contfibu-
tons which have been reported can
not be collected because Of lack OF
transportation. There r. 30 much TO
be done. and Seattle must not fan
short
People must search their aitics.
their placements and their closets for
every single garment that can pos
Hibly 10 given. For blankets and
bedding. soft hats and shoes. They
must come. They are needed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-23
DOC POISONER
CRITICISED BY
HUMANITARIAN

Editor The star: The lady who
aligned herself Mrs Henderson. q"
who some time ago suggested thru
the columns OF ono OF the daily pa
pcrs that all dogs should be disposed
OF during tho period Of the war. must
feel that her letter has not been In
vain. for since that time dog poison.
ers have been exceedingly busy.
The following came TO my atten.
ton today. OF one particular case OF
a little. inoffenslvc. good.nntured
cocker spaniel named Baby:
Baby was missing from her home
for three days. The evening OF the
third day she dragged herself home
to her mistress. suffering untold ago.
MICS from the effect of ground glass.
The dog had apparently been tied
and starved into eating the meat
with ground glass IN ~. as a piece
Of tho rope was tied tightly around
the neck. and a piece showed the dog
had chcwed u loose. Her body was
covered with welts. which indicated
a severe beating A veterinary was
called. but Baby was beyond all hu-
man treatment.
The Humane society has offered n
reward of s25 for information lead.
ing 20 the arrest and conviction OF
these flends. and ] viii raise IL $40,
and hope that others who have suf
fcrcd the loss of their pets will con.
tribute n small amount. TO help get
fund large enough that some in
Q t.x.. a .E
cowardly assnssins are.
A person who liz so cowardly ms to
torture poor little dumb animal
which never did any harm 20 any
one. and which can only convey its
sufferings thru a pair OF great. sad
eyes. is the kind of person who
should he bounded until he is found
and put where he belongs. and IL 1
were the one TO administer that jus.
tice. he would get dose of his own
medicine.
This liz only one of the many cases
I know of dogs that have been poi.
soned in like manner.
Baby belonged to n widow on
Howard ave. N. who has done more
for the Red Cross than any one per
son | know and is war mother"
having adopted a soldier and fitted
him out with everything. from socks
20 n wrist watch. and opened her
homo to him as well. and IL seems
too bad that person OF this kind
who has not an enemy. and who has
given her time and money 10 such n
worthy cause. should suffer thru
,..l.. H., ~ -.
herself win be deprived of her daily
steak and wheat bread.
HU HUMANITARIAN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-23
ROUNDUP OF
SLACKERS ON

In roundup Of slackers conduct.
cd Friday. the police gathered in
six suspects, who were confused
when questioned In regard to their
registration cards and ages. They
will be held for federal investigation.
Wilhelm Rasmussen. arrested at
Second and Washington, sald he was
80 years old. The police have II that
he Is 90. Rassmussen IL an !. W.
w. and has no registration card
John Firanok. alias George Hunter,
claimed to have registered in Su.
perior. Wis. but had no card.
Clarence Hoyt. also taken In at
Second and Washington, had not
filled out his questionable. lie is
an I. w. w, he says.
James Shumate had lost track OF
his local board, Tho police win as.
sist him TO find e.. Jacob Luris,
Russian, 49, had no card. and pro
Tossed Ignorance regarding the whole
situation. He. too, viii be enlight.
ened. David Chicsa. habitat. Second
and Washington, is suspected OF be.
ing "A dcsertcr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-23
ROB UNIVERSITY
DISTRICT HOMES

Two residences In the University
district were entered by burglars
Friday night. and considerable loot
obtained.
The home OF J \. Robinson. 1913
T.. G2nd st. was entered thru n aide
window. and jcwelry valued at ap.
proximatcly $1,000 stolen. together
with numerous small household cf-
fects. The robbery was effected
about 1870.
Il. +. Ipfcl. i7tt r. e2nd. suffered
the loss OF an overcoat valued at $40
and a gold necklace.
Both these robberles took place on
the same street. within a short time
Of each other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-23

nounce claims on Alsace-L,orrainc
You said. too, that the press in Ger.
many published that / declared TINT
ethnographically speaking. there Is
no such thing az the Belgian people.
Praises Belgians
II have visited Belgium on two oc.
casions and found her people abso-
lutte and distinct, with ability, energy
and character. and surely they have
given a mighty good accounting OF
themselves. not only on the battle.
fields. but also in the heroic resist
ance Of the laborlng classes against
German outrages and tyranny.
II am proud Of being enlisted In
the same cause which shall make for
the complete restoration OF your out.
ragged country and people. ! there.
fore beg to assure you that not only
have / never uttered such thoughts
but have never had such thoughts
",rhe whole story IL another false
made in Germany. I am
proud to be in fun accord with Presi-
dent Wilson and the war aims OF the
United states as so clearly set forth
by him.
II have the honor TO remain,
signed, - -
SAMUEL GOMpERs,
Of American Federation
VI Labor"