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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Famous 168th Infantry to Stop
Off in Several Cities Before
Reaching Des
Moines.
VISITS OF TWO HOURS
Coming in Three Trains, But Exact
Date and Details are Not Yet
Ready to An
nounce.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DES MONIES, Iowa, April 24.-.
The 168th infantry will parade in six
Iowa cities before reaching Des
Moines.
Official announcement by the war
department received here is that the
regiment will be returned to Iowa
on three trains.
One detachment will enter the
state at Dubuque and after stopping
there for two hours, will go on to
Waterloo, for another two hour visit.
A second troop train comes over
the state line at Davenport, where a
celebration is. to be. given. This train
is to be routed to Cedar Rapids for
a two hour stop.
1t Is likely the machine gun COM
pany and company B of Des Moines
will be on the second troop train, as
both outfits have many men from the
portion Of Iowa passed through by
the train.
Ottumwa and Oskaloosa will be
touched by the third train of 168th
men. Two-hour stops are to be made
in each city by the soldiers, who
will be dined and paraded.
The exact date Of arrival Of the
16Sth in Iowa and Des Moines can
not now be given by the war de-
partment, it was said. :.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
PRESS COMMENT
ON PRESIDENT
French Newspapers Bitter
Against Wilson for His
Stand on Italian
Question.
SOCIALISTS LIKE HIM
London Papers Reluctant to Take
Sides In Flume Debate, Adopt.
ing conciIiatory At
titude.
SOCIALISTS LIKE HIM

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
PARIS, April 24.-The French press
with the exception of the socialist
organs today was bitter in it's de-
nunciation Of President Wilson.
'sWhy wait until the Germans are
called in?" asked the Matin.
"Why were other governments un-
able to foresee the rupture?"
president Wilson has cut his
bridges behind him." said the Journal.
"a solution is vitality necessary, Italy.
England and France having agreed
TO make no separate peace
president Wilson has shaken the
alliance, throwing in the face Of our
Italian friends the most peremptory
refusal of their claims" the Echo De
Paris declared.
''He makes the alterpative OF the
alliance submitting to his will or
abandoning the unanimity OF the front
presented to the enemy
president Wilson has set tho
powder afire,' declared the Petit
Journal.
The verite (socialist) declared that
.eWilson exhibits a wisdom and prob'
ity based on equity and reason alone
London press Comment.
LONDON, April 24.-The London
press today was reluctant to take
sides in the F1ume questions, gener'
ally adopting conciliatory attitude,
Despite evidences of the entire in
compatibility of the old and new DIP
lymacy. Italy accepted the fourteen
points," said the News.
ut is not logically possible for her
to pose as the champion of open COW
enants and at the same time press
claims based on secret agreements.
.Italy's friends must wish and pray
that she will hearken to the appeal
breathing the principles on which heT
own restoration, unity and national
solidarity are based" the Times de-
cIared. ENGLAND and France cannot
admit Italy's right to pick the favor
able clauses from the pact OF LONDON,
rejecting the unfavorable. II she IN
sists on the pact she shall have the
whole pact, which will leave her with
out Fiume."
The Chronicle believes that other
nations beneftting from Fiume prop
ably would prefer Italian control TO
that of the Jugo-Slavs, who might be
expected to favor their own hlnter-
lands.
president Wilson's appeal was a
r,omentous innovation" said the
Chronicle. "At first sight 1T may
Gem to be democratic craftsmanship
hut in contrary there has been too
much secrecy in negotiating all ques-
tions. The exception in 1taly's case
creates a danger to the league OF ma
tons"
.aThe ItsNans agreed to the neces-
sity for Polish control OF Danzlg.
said the Graphic. The Croatlahs
need of Fiume is greater.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, April 24.-To the
activity of Selfish private interests
which on occasions, he charges, went
so far as to threaten his political
head, Postmaster General Burleson
attributes his widespread unpopu-
larity in the country today.
Difficulties of war service. he says,
have offered fertile grounds in which
these interests" sowed the seed of
discomfort.
The railroads. opponents of par
GELS post. and publishers angry al
the second class postage rates, were
cited by Burleson as among those
influences at work in opposition to
him now.
He recited two Instances when. he
! said, representatives OF certain
classes of publications called on him
and intimated his political future
might be shattered by their force ii
he did not move to repeal or suspend
the law increasing second class post
age rates.
II like popularity" he said, "but
am not going to make any sacrifices
Of my public duty to attain it or to
hold it."
Because of attacks upon the post
master general from every part OF
the country, including a demand upon
President Wilson by New England
democrats for his removal from Of
flee, The United Press interrogated
on why, in his belief, he was so I'M
popular. In an exclusive interview.
he summed up his reasons In the fol-
lowing sentence:
ITO the fact that my policy as a
public official runs counter to GER
tain more or less selfish interests,
and to the further fact that the pub
lie generally is not informed as to
the purpose Of my policy and the
conditions under which it is deter
mined and carried cut"
In amplification, he said that along
with the many other inconveniences
with which the people have had to con-
tend during the world war and world
wide disorder, have been that Of not
always receiving their mail promptly
as they have been accustomed TO. The
average man would accept this as a
matter of course, enduring this incon-
yenience as he does all other sacrl-
fees in the service Of his country.
II he took the trouble to look into
the matter he would discover that
there had been less disturbances to
the service than to any other function
of either public or private business
though the additional burdens put up
on it were enormous.
"Most people would be inclined to
accept the situation without particular
inquiry or thought and would not be
disposed to complain or criticize.
But II their attention Is pointedly and
persistently called to the fact that
they have suffered some inconven-
fences, they recognize this as being
true and then may, without due con-
sideration, accept as also true, what
persons having personal motive may
say about it. Yet very large part Of
public complaint has been without
criticism, it being recognized that
some difficulties are unavoidable at
such time
But" It was interspersed, "the at
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
TRANSPORT is
LOST IN FOG
No Word from Santa Clara, But She
is Expected to Reach port
Early Tomorrow
Morning.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Servlce.l
NEW YORK, April 24.-The trans
port Santa Clara bringing home ,s2s
officers and men, scheduled to arrive
from Bordeaux today. had not com
municated with Hoboken by radio this
afternoon. A heavy fog which is IN
terfering with incoming vessels Is be
lieved to have caused her delay. OF
flcials believe she will put into port
early tomorrow. Among the troops
on board are the fifteenth engineers,
complete. 1872 men and thirty-four
officers: 144th and 145th machine gun
battalion detachments Of Ali men and
two officers. After a short stay at de-
barlzation camps the men will be sent
to Camps Meade, Sheridan. Grant,
Dodge and Greenleaf for demooiliza-
tion.,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
QUOTA
is REACHED
Second State in Seventh Federal Re-
serve District to Subscribe
in Full to Victory
Loan

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, April 24.-Iowa today be.
came the second state of the seventh
federal reserve district to pass its
quota in the Victory loan campaign.
Michigan, 1t was officially announced,
was the first state, having passed It's
quota of $110, ,925,000 within the first
twenty-four hours Of the campaign.
Iowa's quota was the same as Mcih.
igan.
Chicago and Cook county's total sub
scriptions today were placed at $685.
100000. The quota Is S1s9, ,225 900.
Indiana was reported as having six
teen counties oversubscribed, while
satisfactory progress was reported in
Wisconsin and Illinois outside of Cook
county
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
JAPAN MAY
NOT COME IN
Resolution Declares Nation viii Not
Become Member Of League OF
Nations If Discrimina-
ton Continues.

Cunited Press Leased Wire Service ]
TOKYO, April 21.-The convention
of the league of racial equality this
afternoon adopted resolution declar-
ing Japan will not become member
of league of nations until the league
ceases to discriminate against the
Japanese.
Several members Of both houses OF
the diet attended the convention. Rep
resentative Minoura read speech by
former premier Okuma advocating
the action taken.
Japanese newspapers report that
popular indignation over the action of
the league Of nations in rejecting
.Japan's demand for racial equality is
steadily rising.
There is some talk that the Hara
will be attacked If 1T does
not take a firm stand on the matter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
German Delegates Will Go
from Hotel to Palace On
Walk Boarded Up
Tight.
PROTECTION FROM MODS
Peace Table is Horseshoe Shape Of
Oak and Pine and Cost
$1,000 to be Con-
structed.
by William Philip simms. United

[By William Philip Simms, United
Press Stsff Correspondent
VERSAILLEAS, April 24.-Arrange-
ments for reception Of the German
delegates here practically complete
today, include provisions to protect
the enemy representatives from mobs
Cf the curious.
A long barrier, six feet high, is be-
iIg constructed from the Hotel Des
Reservoirs (the German headquarters)
10 the Trianon Palace hotel where the
preliminary meetings will be held.
Further protection will be afforded by
a guard of soldiers around the park,
from which the public will be barred.
The Germans will be permitted TO use
no other route between the two hotels
tnan this walled path
special commission of twelve
members has been named by the
French to act rs Intermediates be-
tween the Germans and the outside
world. This commission, under Lieu
tenant Colonel HERR will include two
majors, three captains, two lieuten-
ants and four interpreters. The en-
ery delegates will bring their own
servants, but outside the actual con-
ference, this staff will attend to what
ever the Germans desire
Marble polishers, upholsterers and
cabinet makers are working feverish-
ily to prepare the Hall of Mirrors in
the palace. CARPETS, tapestries and
furniture. of the Louis XIV period
have arrived from government stores.
The carpets alone are worth $1,000
900.
The table on which the treaty Will
be signed has been completed. 1t is
of horseshoe shape, eighty-one feet
long. made OF oak and pine and has a
green cloth top. 1t cost $1,000.
A hundred bedrooms in the Hotel
Des Reservoirs and fourteen salons
overlooking the park, are ready. A
large salon on the first floor Will pc
the delegates dining room. The Ho.
tel Vatel also has been requisitioned
and probably will be used for minor
German officials and clerks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
short and Snappy Items
Ealch Make News Wire
/ Sparkle.

-
y. N Press Leased Wire Service
sAHo, April 24.-Sleeping chick
slneard OF by Chicago loop
are the cause of much dis.
Is,e. Several blue ribbon Rhode
Aeds have been attacked by
paalitis lethargics."
u, nT'vorce Papers Stolen.
,.LAND, Ore, April 24.--Ed. .
NV had divorce yesterday. A
''ole his papers last night.
n. Want Bottles Back.
iuN, ILL.,, April 24.-Parties ur.
yao stole two dozen pints OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Postmaster General Says Widespread Attacks
Due to Activity of Selfish Private
Interests.
PARCEL POST SERVICE IS BLAMED
Everything He has Done, is for Benefit of Pub
lie, He Claims, but People Seem Igno-
rant of This.

I tacks upon you and the department.
have been very persistent and general
| throughout the press OF the country"
That is true" Burleson replied,
''but think that for the most part the
press of the country has been like the
rest of the public. Knowing that the
postal service has, at times during the
war, been not as good as they would
| like 1t, they have accepted too often
I the reasons for this given them by
| those Interested in misrepresentation
| CT the facts"
"You speak of private interests;
what are they?" the postmaster gen.
| eral was asked.
There are several" he replied.
mo one of which would. perhaps.
,anieunt to much by itself, but when
| they make common cause they can
/ be very effective in creating any
! false impression they desire and in
giving a trend to public opinion. A
policy which is solely in the interest
Of the public may be made very un-
popular II 1t runs counter to some
private advantage that a few we'll
established concerns seek to enjoy.
This is because the general public
has no original source of information
of it's own, and it's interests are too
impersonal for one who seeks to
serve them to have definite and
effective support. In the manage
ment of the postoffice department,
the public service and the interests
Of the public are put above every
thing, including party political con-
siderations. Neither personal con-
siderations nor party political advan-
tages entered into the determination
of matters affecting the public well
fare This is an unpopular policy
with those who would have it other
wise, and the public is largely ignor-
ant of the fact that greater popularity
could be readily achieved by a be-
trayal Of public duty"
But can't you be more definite as
to the motive of hostility" Burkeson
was asked
"Yes. The establishment of the
parcel post, which has been of un-
estimable value to the country, was
fought bitterly" he replied, "and I
have never been forgiven for having
sustained and. extended that service.
The extension of the parcel post
service has been steady and IS going
to continue. Every extension is still
being fought by those whose private
interests may suffer from it. Tho
reason given for letter, widely cir
culated, soliciting complaints against
the mail service during the storm
blockade winter before last, was that
these complaints, as to first class
mail, would aid in defeating a pro-
posed increase of weight allowed in
parcel post then pending before the
interstate commerce commission.
by system for estimating the
weight Of mail carried by the rail-
roads, the government had for years
been paying the railroads much more
! than they earned by service rem
dered. The railroads fought with all
their power against correction OF
this abuse, and for long time were
valid in their fight. Finally, how
|
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24

, to reopen the matter on just one con,
dition = that the Italians shall
acknowledge unequivocably the prin,
ciples contained in the armistice
terms and the fourteen points" and
partially reiterated by him in his
statement yesterday afternoon.
The presidents assistants, it was
learned, are urging him to carry his
crusade for open diplomacy further
and issue a new statement, declaring
the principles proclaimed by America
shall be applied to the entire peace
settlement-thus definitely meeting in
advance any situation similar to the
Adriatic question which shall arise in
the future. By many this suggestion
was accepted as being aimed directly
at Japan, whose territorial claims in
China are based on secret treaty,
the same as were Italy's AdriatiC
claims, with the single exception OF
Fiume.
The supreme council, now reduced
to the "big three" was scheduled to
take up the financial and economic
phases of the treaty today. Despite
this fact, it was believed the con-
ferees would find time to consider
further Japan's claims and China's S
counter claims regarding Kiao Chau
and the Shantung peninsula.
British Leave Fiume.
ROME, April 23.-A dispatch to the
Idea Nazionale from Fiume today de-
clared that the British contingent is
leaving that city.
Wilson Standing Pat.
TBy Carl d. Groat, United Press Staff
Correspondent
PARIS. April 24-President Will
son. having made plain his attitude
in an unprecedented statement yes
terday afternoon, was declared by
his associates today to be standing
pat in his determination that Italy
cannot have Fiume.
According to the presidents
friends, he has done his duty, in line
with previously enunciated pr1n-
ciples and is now willing to let the
matter rest while the Italians con-
slider among themselves what they
wish to do. If they decide to meet
his position, he is ready to reopen
the question.
The president Is understood to
have indicated he made yesterday
afternoons statement in order to
bring the Adriatic problem to head
and clarity the situation so the con-
ference might proceed with other
matters.
Some of the American representa-
tfyes are now seeking to induce Will
son to make another statement, point
ing ont In what way the principles
to which all the allies agreed are
not being carried out
Captain Ferrucci, head OF the
Italian press bureau, said the dcia'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
FREEZING POINT REACHED
BUT GARDENS UNINJURED

Charles D. Reed, weather forecasten
said today
Cherry, apple and plum blossoms
may have been slightly injured
though, said Reed.
The north wind kept serious injury
from being done to blossoms last
night. Danger tonight will be greater.
however, because the temperature
will be as low as Wednesday night,
but there will be no wind.
The temperature Wednesday night
went as low as 26 degrees at Sioux
| City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
pricea arc TOO Hiah.

yJJnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
YOKOHAMA, April 21.-"The high
cost of American labor makes 1t i'm
nossible for America to compete in
foreign trade" declared Sobei Mogi
leading silk exporter, when inter
viewed today upon his return from a
trip of inspection through the United
States.
american made goods are too ex
pensive," he said.
'The working class on the farms
are wearing Silks" said Mogi. "This
situation offers Japan great oppor.
tunity," he said. Mogi Is president
Of the Mogi Ginko. While In Amer
lea he visited most of the Industrial
centers,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Waving, Cheering Crowds Parade Rome,
kmanding Country's Delegation With
draw From Peace Conference.
n GUARD FOR AMERICAN OFFICES
|ier Orlando Declares He Will Leave
|eace Table, Turning Italy's Interests
Over to France and England.

I'd S. Ferguson. United Press
staff Correspondent
S, April 24.-The Italian
lelegation, threatening to dis
conference by Withdrawing
eruooa, was reported today to
sconsidered it's determination.
Italians will not leave for
,pday," declared a high author
loving a conference between
Orlando and Premier Lloyd
Both the British and French
lions apparently united in an
ii hour attempt to induce the
u to recede from their deter
E. oyd-George called at Or
hotel this morning and re-
closeted with him for two
While the British leader was
ference with the Italian states
Premier Clemenceau's secretary
nned at the hotel and con-
With Orlando.
To Carry Out Threat.
\ l. Keen, United Press Staff
Correspondent
rs, April 24.-(2 p. m.)-The
delegation, despite concilia-
forts by British and French,
ntly is determined to carry out
sat to withdraw from the peace
nee. The tense situation Gre
President Wilson's statement
~ afternoon ablishing an
suntable barrier between mod
y old world diplomacygrew
Is one new development fol-
another in bewildering success
4 time today 1t seemed the
Italians had been tempor-
lppeased and would reconsider
Edetermination to leave for
A high authority announced
before noon, following a con-
between Premier Orlando
esmier Lloyd-George that "the
! will not depart today" Less
70 hours later, however, the
press bureau officially stated
nile the delegates would not
d two p. m, as scheduled, they
probably depart on a special
might.
British, apparently having
10 swerve the Italians from
stand, it was believed the
would redouble their efforts
direction. 1t was learned that
lloyd George and Orlando were
Eerence at the latters hotel,
Clemenceau's secretary ap-
there. This was believed to
2 personal attempt by the
70 induce Orlando and his
US to postpone their with
while, President Wilson was
= by those close to him to be
ag pat" on his statement that
annot have Fiume, the Adri-
aort which has been the crux
whole situation.
y said the president is willing
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
/. w. w. Quarters Raided.

[United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, April 24.-Acttng on a
telegram from the Sioux City police,
federal and municipal officers here
today searched l. w. w. headquar-
ters and confiscated all revolutionary
literature. None of the reported /.
w. w. group was found. The fiat
was supposed to have been occupied
by I. w. WIS driven from Sioux City
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24

[Unconfrmed reports earlier in the
week said the foreign minister, Bella
Kun, virtually dictator, had been
forced to resign. This was refuted
lister by direct dispatches from Buda'
Fest, which admitted however, that the
situation was grave
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Unsatisfactory Weather.

rITnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
ST. JOHNS, N. F.. April 24-The
usual announcement of unsatisfactory
weather conditions was made today
nv the official observer. There ap-
neared to be no prospect of Pilots
Hawker and Raynham getting away
today in their Sopwith and Martin
sYde planes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Cherry, Apple and Plum Bios
some May Have Been
Slightly Touched.

limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.l
DES MONIES, Iowa, April "a
Iowa gardens were not injured much
Wednesday, although the tempera-
ture reached the freezing point,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
National Ehht Hour Day.

LISBON, April 24.-The Portu-
guese government has decided to
establish nj Sional eight hour work
day. starting June !.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
PEASANTS ARE
UP IN ARMS
Outbreak Against Soviet Government
Of Hungary, With Fall Of
Leaders Expected
Soon

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, April 24.-The war office
issued the following statement today:
''In Hungary the peasants are rising
against the soviet government, the
fall of which is expected"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Dream Came True.

CTIIACGO. April 24-Fred Schultz,
returned soldier, dreamed he saw
Oscar Butler rob him of $210. You're
dreaming" said Butler, when arrested.
Schultz found drab reality today-the
s210 was missing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
LEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

beer will escape possible prosecution
IL they'll return the bottles, according
70 an advertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Business As Usual.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April PA
patent medicine vender asked Mayor
Bauman for a license to spiel In
front of local drug store. 1t was
the mayor drug store. BUSINESS is
still good there.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24
Coat Is Bad,

CHICAGO, April 24.-Police were
ask ad to execute Bolshevik. dghting
GOAT. Bolshevik horned IN on ngtn
between two dogs and killed ones
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-24

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