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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
The Ordeal of Debate

"If he can do this, no tour OF the
country is needed. If he cannot do
this, no trip from ocean to ocean will
prevent the reservations from being
made. II he has the arguments and
the proof that these fears as to the
league are groundless, he can present
them at Washington just as we'll as on
a speechmaking trip. He will find
upon his arrival in this country that
before him is the ordeal of debate,
not the selection Of pleasing words in
which to garb the general idea Of the
league of nations, and that the real
issue is far different from what is very
evidently in his mind"
1.-THE Detroit Free Press" reviews
the Presidents venture overseas
and his problem to-day in the fol
lowing:
Judging him according to his glow
ing words at his first Paris entry and
throughout his English trip, the people
Of Europe expected to find in Wood
row Wilson a man of wide sympathy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
The One Democratic Issue

"This newspaper anticipated by sew
cral months the declaration of Chair
man Hays that the league Of nations
was not n party issue. That 1t should
not be n partisan question is still our
belief. but that IT will be a partisan
question is our conviction. Il ~ the
only issue available for the Democratic
party Mr.. Wilson has made the league
a personal matter. as he has made
the Democratic party personal mat
tor. and under these circum stances Il
Il, almost impossible 20 prevent Mr.
Wilson, and his party du'ifully follow
ing him, from making this league Of
nations the chief reason why he
or some Of his choosing should
be the next President Of the United
States.
at is all that Mr. Wilson has secured
in Paris and for 70 he has paid an
excrbitant price; and, having paid the
price. he must needs try TO make the
people believe it is worth the price.
The Democratic party. having ceased
to exist as a party, must, AS Mr.. Will
sons personal organization. support
him in this campaign Of makebelieve.
Mr.. Wilson will make the league an
issue, whether Chairman Hays and Mr.
Lodge are willing or not. The dim,
distant benefits Of the league must
COVER a multitude OF political sins,
both in Washington and Paris; other
wise Mr.. Wilson and his party are
hankrunf nnlltically.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
Merely Outlines Solution

Instead OF signifying the solution
Of the worlds dangers and difficulties
the treaty merely declares the manner
in which civilization will endeavor 10
solve them. Even IA 10 Germany, the
one enemy nation dealt with. there re-
mains doubt Of ratification. with virtual
certainty OF efforts 20 evade the terms.
The victorious nations, as President
Poincare gave warning a few days ago,
must remain together. firmly united.
lest the solemn treaty become nothing
but a simple piece Of paper
"The Christian Science Monitor"
puts the question. us IL a real treaty
Of peace, or does IL hold the seeds
Of dragons teeth Of future war;"
and answers that at least il was the
occasion for the expression Of ideas
from the recollection Of which the
human consciousness will never be
able TO free itself" II quotes from
the proclamation by King George
that the treaty "manifests the vic
tory Of ideas. Of freedom and Of
liberty for which we have made un-
told Sacrifices.
"In spite 81 the resentment and
humiliation Of the defeated nations.
In spite Of the disillusionmcnt Of those
Who imagined that four falliblc mor'als
could bridge Tartarus with a span. in
.pite even OF those who have lost al
historical perspective In discovering
that their own domestic deitics have
feet Of clav. In spite lastly Of the ig-
noble army Of the dlsgustcd Who did
not get their own way. there b. true
ring in King Georges words. The PEG.
pie Of tn Allied nations did 40 out
n fight the dragon. 50 that there
might be at any rate a nearer sem
hlance 10 on earth peace. good will
toward men in this world. They may
not have been entirely successful, they
may even have been pitifully unsue-
ocssful. But they have, In any case,
set up a standard for the people 20
rally around in the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06

IT is to a sadder and wiser
nation that President Will
son returns after his long
absence, judging by the tone
=, the comment upon the great
,.r,scoming. The announced
Swing around the circle was re-
..;ved with enthusiasm by the
democratic press; but a number OF
The Presidents warmest admirers
have already begun to doubt the
venture. 1.-THE Springfield Republi-
can" Qnd), which has been the
most prominent of the independent
mpporters of the President and the
league, candidly advises him to
abandon the tour and seek COM
promise with the Senate:
at may appear exceptionally daring
A. nHsy advice 10 a man who is now
generally supposed never to accept
such offerings, but our bit Of common
,ounsel to the President is to call OF
his speaking tour, seek a conference
with the elder statesmen of the Repub-
lean party and propose that they at
tain q domesticated peace without
violence concerning the covenanted
ueace Of the world paris edition. be-
fore the Senate goes into prolonged
ecpvulsions of debate on the question
Of ratification
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
The Returning Tfureller

omen arms and considered him almost
a demigod. He comes home not to
rest on his laurels, but TO engage in a
new battle. lie must now undertake
TO force from the Senate OF the United
States a ratification OF the German
treaty without the excision or amend
ment Of the league Of nations covenant.
His first action will be to stump the
country In an appeal to the people
over the heads of the members OF the
Upper House.
up to this time Mr.. Wilson's best
hope for victory has been the failure
O. the opposition Senators to combine
en- any one programme. Now the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
4 Rough Borg0in

az went TO Paris TO write the kind
Of peace described in my addresses
and legally accepted in the armistice.
wanted the letter and the spirit Of the
peace. haven't got it. The intricacy
Of European politics was too much Ior
ne: the combination Of forces too
great. | was defeated bit by bit, driv-
en- out Of one position after another
in part because was not sure | couid
count on your support if l stood up
and fought. | have had to acquiesce
il serious injustices. have put my
signature to a treaty which puts MILL
ions Of people under alien rule. i have
cot myself terribly entangled IN the
Russian business. | have agreed 10
itipulations which / know to be su-
,remeiy dangerous to the peace OF Eu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
A ~Wilfur' Senate VS.. a "One-Track'' Mi
Is 1t Peace?
Some Atterfhomgkss on the Ceremony at Versailles

protest when published will be read
with respect and interest. no less than
il. an effort to learn something which
may Offer . practical solution Of future
difficulties. But II must be remembered
that probably nearly every signature
was attached with some realization
that the document did rot fully meet
the views Of the individual. More
serious by far. and more eloquent 81
future Engagement. were the empty
chairs OF the Chinese delegates. The
conscience Of the world has been out
ragged by the betrayal Of China to
Japan, in the name OF the little god
o. opportunism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
For Peaceful Revision

"T do claim though that in the
league of nations covenant we have an
instrument for peaceful revision. II
you think that any articles in that
covenant forbid revision, they are
there through a misunderstanding. The
league is intended to insure progress
sive adjustment, not to make final oul
tentative work in Paris. / am ready
to join with you in making that clear
We can find way somehow which will
not unduly delay the peace. an
glad to help you find way Of clarity
ing this matter, and in doing so shall
be perfectly loyal to our associates.
have never committed myself morally
to the guarantee of the status quo.
know better than you perhaps what an
unstable status it is
IF you can talk like this, Mr.. Presi-
dent, you will keep your self-respect.
But you will do something much more
important than that. You will be keep
ing faith with the American people
You will not be guilty of deception
You will not be substituting buncombe
for craftsmanship. Please try once
again to catch the voices in the air,
especially that still small voice."
This choice of path which con-
fronts Mr.. Wilson is stated in an
other form in "The Review" Par
tisanship has played its part in
opposition to the league, it con-
cedes, but to charge that the de-
mand for reservations "is animated
wholly by such feelings is a gross
libel upon thousands of Americans
of sterling patriotism, unimpeach-
able sincerity and unquestionable
intelligence" The advice is as fol
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06

not only upon the Senate, but also upor
the President"
The Republican papers seek to
narrow the issue to the specific ones
upon which the Republican Sena-
tors have now reached an approx
mate agreement-the Root reserva-
tions. Says "The Philadelphia
Press"
IF the President thinks that all that
he has to do is to make series Of
speeches in which he is to glorify the
league idea, he is not in touch with
conditions here. What he must face
is the sentiment both in the Senate
and in the country that such reserva-
tions are needed to protect American
rights. He must face strong argu-
ments In favor of this necessity. He
cannot meet them by glowing eulogy
of the league idea in general, much as
this course appeals to him. Mr.. Will
sons forte does not lie in debate and
in argument as to details. He has a
great fondness for general statement
clothed in rhetoric. But that does not
fit the present case. He must convince
the doubters as to specific questions
that have been raised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
China BETRAYED

"Nor. in saying this. Is Il necessary
10 shut a single eye 20 the very 'ignlt-
cant incidents which marred the har.
mony Of the Allies. General SHUTS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06
President Wilson Returns to
Face an Old Enemy and
Some Candid Friends

rope. I don't pretend, and you would
te dangerously deceived if you believed,
that the Treaty Of Versailles is any
thing but rough bargain, to be re-
vised as quickly as possible if there
is TO be law and order and confidence
in the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-06

@OMMENT on the signing OF
the treaty Of peace has CEN
~ tired about the practical
~..x;~-. az 20 paa~o1v
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13
THE JUDICIAL DIS
TRlCT QUESTION.

A large number of the voters of the
Seventh judicial District have written
me asking my opinion of House Bill No.
124. known as the judiciary Bill, and in
order to avoid the necessity of answering
each one by mail, I adopt this method
Of replying to such inquiries.
At the present time the State is d.
vlded into twelve Judicial Districts,
with one District Judge for each dis
trict The new bill increases the judges
from twelve to fifteen and enlarges the
districts and reduces the number of
districts from twelve to six.
In my opinion the increase in judges
is absolutely unnecessary. Instead of
increasing the number of judjes, we
could very easily attend to the business
with less judges; in fact, in my opinion
ten District Judges could easily haEdle
the business in the state. and therefore
the new law would entail useless ex-
penditure of about $4,000 year by the
taxpayers of the state. I am therefore
in favor of the referend of this law.
Respectfully submitted.
w. J. KNEESHAW,
Judge of 7th Judicial District.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13
MUCH MORE TO LEARN.

With many of the suggestions of the
President in his message to Congress,
there will be no disagreement. The
suggestions were so manifestly approp-
rate that any high school stud
ent who has kept IN touch with public
affairs would have made them in much
the same manner as the President did
They are suggestions that have been
made and discussed by all the news
papers of the country for months past.
Read over the message again and you
will see that this is absolutely true. In
one respect, however, the President is in
error. He says that the tariff question
"has been exhaustiyely investigated by
the tariff commission" The tariff COM
mission has investigated few phases of
the tariff question, under the abnormal
conditions of war. Its investigation is
by no means complete, nor is it of more
than helpful value as basis for legis-
lation. The fact gathered on several
subjects will be of some use to congress,
but they cannot be depended upon as a
basis for final action upon any subject.
It congress is to leglslate advisedly, it
must secure and consider adj di.ional facts
made pertinent by restoration of peace
conditions.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13

become necessafy Tor the new, up-1o-
date boss Of North Dakota to use the
"eminent domain law" to seize farm
lands and home sites, sooner than the
present farm owners think best, would
thfs chance to use the "colonizat ton"
method be made Use Of OF not?
Better buy q few buckshot and keep
awake. The watchdog poison is here,
and no doubt. the right to seize peo-
PIES farms does not look right. The
safe for farmers and home owners.
Nabbing all money and putting it in
a state bank so loosely organized that
boss can place the funds, changing
them from one fund to another, which
means that the man who pays all the
new taxes really doesn't know what he
As paying for, doesn't look right.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13
Men Who Dare to Do.

conventional men consider clothing,
reputation and returns. The age calls
Tor men who forget all in the chal-
lenge Of the opportunity While the
crowd speculates and wonders, the
man Of the hour sees the opportunity
and goes on to success. His fearless
ness is a mark of his fitness. He
dares while others cringe. 1t is this
quality that gives the lion-tamer con-
troll Of the beast. It is the quality
that has thrilled every man. that has
risen above the average. It's a case
of dare to do, or remain with the
cr0wd.-Grit.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13
WRONG ALL OVER:

The post Office department is reported
unable to pay insurance claims for lost
parcels insured by ths senders because
the money has not been appropriated by
congress. A little efficiency on ths part
of Mr. Burleson might have GU: down
the number Of lost parcels which now
number 10000 and it is remembered
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13
Official Directory

! U S Senators a ScGnmber Sesana :
: US Is Rsp.esen- t,ss John NJ Baer !
Governor-LJ Frazier , ,,,o.a i
Lie stenant Govern1r-H r s, MoSd
Secretary of State,Th9mas Hail
State Auditor-Carl r Kositzky +
/ Attorney General-Wn LANCER +
ns:,-oad co,,, Isl Aandall +
ka1liesis missioners H E EranP F PuSHis %Siiho,lan
supt of Pub Inst-M1ss N J Nelson
Com of insurance-S A Olsness :
Com Aer & Labor-John N Hagan :
A NJ Christianson {;
Judges asn7emt OF the Il 7 = 4 R4simssm BPonson !
! Court K < f f ei5assn G1aes +;
! Judpe 7th Jud. Dist-WJ kneeshaw j
: STATE SENATOR. .
Walter Wexford .
+ REPRESENTATIVES
LIST District ~ S;$5 S$ss$s: {;ss$s$s$ {sss;$s
COUNTY OFFICIALS i
! States Attorney-Wm McMurchie :;
Clerk of Court D Winlaw \
Sheriff. F Hamilton +
Auditorium. w Felson +
Treasurer-Hugh Gibson !
I Register of Deeds-Geo Roadhouse I
County Judge-Robert Mcbride \
Surveyor-Herman Campbell
Supt of Schools-Charlotte Jones !
Coroner-Frank w. Deason !
Public Admin'r-Geo Peterson ,
(1st-A B Purdy, toilette
co 2nd-J S Staples. Concrete ,
SSouprs S 3rd-Fred Rndke, Coystal
{ Comrs 4th-W Watts Leroy .
18TH T c Collie Drayton ,
+ CUSTOMS OFFICIALS
Alex, Morrison, Collector ,
Robert Morrison Special Deputy ,
! : : Z EIga WnoiWoraS Ma1asr Deputies
Err Russell Immigration Inspector :
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13
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Henenan Says:

For the next week our &
: price on all our fancy Violes, &
Tussah cloth, Joulords, Silk &
Stripe Violes and other sum- &
mer goods will be 83c. &
Former prices 9Oc, $1.OO 4
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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1919-06-13

safe for @ P @ goes pS look quality that gives the nnamer
ssss ss svs'
ooss can pace n FUNDS risen
with
Industrial c Commission Bill
G IL
community where freedom had foohod So Athens
couldn't stand for tax levied by the Council
s 1ed snd %
trainers the of Independence Constitution
'oS
few people guard their liberties with jealousy politicians
This bill creates instrument of government called the
csad ria % M s tho It mna%s It should have been
ss ti sy s9ss Sos f % s 5
aadg Of TINS measure we must it with the practices
Of the term and carefully departure
beaten path Of American freedom
The industrial commission with its control and vast
was created for the sole Of giving unlimited
to M s ana s9g % M in C. M oTfy f
the fact that has only three members
any time block any appointment discharge any empoye
and compel the commission to do his bidding This auocracy
Lenneism, American freedom NAN ''N'''A''
The bank will employ hundreds Of clerks
Msnfs s hS;s
placed in local banks The bank place this With
opposed its policies The bankers class able and reliable
e 5 1
rghtthnkng man who believes this will make for safety
hypoertes drive out most fearless business
a M }ats bank n sed ne
political henchmen who America the backe chapter
fore Civil The state bank part league
Neither it out honest
been created to organize finance and each of the
credits and the home building But Tney already found
tha ne could find only very few absolute tools such Frazier
consolidate all in their hands give them over
S f .eoe an % state
d to manage and the school fund Five
carefully limited nature of Investments and
Of of making t5 o them Now the vast losnng
banking scheme placed the oneman-controed CON-
In e
Towney through Frazier and Waters determines:
Who may work for the bank
What bankers are fit to get deposits.
Who shall be employed in connection with the rural
Who Who shall shall get safs the asa real s sststs loans
What localities shall be favored With mils, tss ELEVATORS
Who shall lie employed in ae management of these.
mancontroed comnsson Why distribute and place it
rSi one
panp 11 5 nit a ds JOBS and
the state The industrial and sets aside
always |
principles Of American institutions namely, that locality
shall control it's affairs It gives group of POLITICAL
dreamers and adventurers all the pap the
them have always been reaching the frees and
act vicious and il thought creates political
dvdua jobs to securing mills elevators puts in their
hands power to njur punish and budoze men in
sian paternasm intended for the ignorant dowtrodden
classes Of Europa than American legislation
our personal freedom It is ses and arrogant attempt at
laying the foundation for ndv tyranny based class rule
and mob rule like baronia graft unkers Europe
Of American common love Of freedom sense
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-08-01
RUSH TO PAY WHEEL TAX CONTINUES
AS Time LIMIT, AUGUST |, MEARS

After this date he will have no au-
thority to shield any owner of vehi-
Gle from prosecution by the county
and district officers under the law
There is a distinct disposition on
the part of those who have paid the
tax on their vehicles to see to it that
all others comply with the law and
plank down the hard cash that will be
used for the up.keep of the roads of
the county. Every vehicle that goes
on the public highways without a prop
er tag will run the risk of being spot
ted and reported for prosecution to an
officer It will also be dangerous to
place a tag issued for buggy or some
other vehicle on an automobile or 9TH
erwise attempting to evade the law
because there is a record of every
number and IL a number Should be
found on the wrong vehicle the penal
ty win be severe.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-08-01
FURTHER CONFERENCE
WITH THE REPUBLICANS
conference
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, July 31.-President
Wilson invited Senators New and Wat
son of Indiana and Senator Kenyon
of New Hampshire, Republicans, to
confer with him today. Senator Wat
son was not able to see the Presi-
dent and asked that the appointment
be held over until tomorrow
President Wilson will explain to
them as he has to nine other Repub-
licans, why he believes the league of
nations covenant should be ratified
without reservations and will tell
them the reasons for the Shauntung
settlement, it was learned
Callers at the White House say
that the President has not evidenced
any willingness to compromise,
The senate foreign relations com.
mittee today began actual considera.
ton Of the peace treaty in public ses-
sion. a ....
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-08-01
SIMPLE SERVICES At
FUNERAL JUDGE ERWIN
BODY LAID TO REST At ROSE
HILL CEMETERY IN MASONIC
FORM BY THE ORDER.

In compliance with the expressed
wishes of the deceased before his
death no eulogy or funeral sermon
was delivered at the funeral of the
late Judge E. E. Erwin Wednesday
afternoon at the Garden Street Pres
byterian church, where large con-
course of friends and relatives gather
ed at O'Clock to pay a last tribute of
respect to the departed citizen and
public servant. Only the formal fu-
neral ceremony was conducted, the
scripture being read by DR.. S. d. Lo.
gan, pastor of the church, and prayer
the First Presbyterian church. Fa-
vorite hymns of the deceased were
sung at the beginning and conclusion
of the service.
At the grave in Rose Hill ceme-
tery the Masonic lodges took charge of
the remains and laid them to rest in
Masonic form. The grave was COM
pletely covered and banked with floral
tributes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-08-01
ASKS POSSIBILITY OF PASSING
RESOLUTION OF GENERAL
INTERPRETATIONS.
OPPOSE INDEMNITIES FOR U. S.
Republican Senator'S Say They Are
More Determined Than Ever for
Reservations, But Supporters Dis
count such Reports.
(By United Press.)


WASHINGTON, July 31.-Presiden,
Wilson today brought up for discus
sion with Republican senators the
possibility of the senate passing a res
olution expressing in general way
this governments interpretations of
certain provisions in the league of ma
tions covenant, it was learned. Such a
resolution, it was limited, would not
require re-submission of the document
to other signatory nations.
President Wilson did not say that
he is willing to compromise, but the
discussion of a possible resolution
couched in general terms is regarded
significantly by observers here.
Wilson opposes the United States
sharing in indemnities paid by Germa-
ny, Bernard Barucil. economics expert
of the American peace delegation,
told the senate foreign relations COM
mittee today.
Republican senators who conferred
with Wilson today declared that they
are more determined than ever for
reservations. League supporters hint
that the Republican, senators are CIV
ing out statements with a view to
belittling the effect of the Presidents
conferences.