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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

was placed beside them. Then sat
on Uncle Peabody's lap by the fire
or. as time went on, In my small chair
beside him, while Aunt Deel adjusted
her spectacles and began to read.
remember wildly the evening we
took out the books and tenderly felt
their covers and read their titles.
There were "Cruikshanks' Comic Alma
mac" and Hoods Comic Annual" {;
tales by Washington Irving and James
X. Paulding and Nathaniel Hawthorne
and Miss Milford and Miss Austin |;
the poems Of John Milton and Felicia
Hemans. OF the treasures In the box
l have now In my possession: A life
Of Washington, 'The Life and Writ
ings Of Doctor Duckworth," "The
Stolen Child" by "John Gait, ESQ.,;
'Rosine Laval" by "Mr. Smith; Ser
mons and Essays by William Ellery
Claiming. We found In the box also,
thirty numbers of the Omitted States
Magazine and Democratic Review"
and sundry copies of the New York
Mirror"
Aunt Deel began with "The Stolen
Child" She read slowly and often
paused for comment or explanation or
laughter or to touch the corner of
an eye with corner OF her handker-
chief In moments when we were all
deeply moved by the misfortunes OF
our favorite characters, which were
acute and numerous.
In those magazines we read of the
great West-"the poor mans para
dise"-"the stoneless land of plen-
ty"; Of Its delightful climate, of the
ease with which the farmer prospered
on Its rich soil. Uncle Peabody spoke
playfully of going West, after that.
but Aunt Deel made no answer and
concealed her opinion on that sub
ject for a long time. As for myself,
the reading had deepened my inter
est In the east and west and north
and south and In the skies above
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

Just as soon as you eat tablet Of
Pape's Diapepsin all the dyspepsia, In.
digestion and stomach distress ends.
These pleasant. harmless tablets of
Pape's Diapepsin always make sick. up
set stomachs feel fine at once and they
cost SO little at drug stores.-Adv. y.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
Things That Passed.

There had been disturbance. and
the case had come before the police
court.
Nov, tell u.s." said the magistrate
10 the defendant. "what passed be-
tween yourself and complainant"
Defendant-Well, your honor, there
was two pairs of fists, one turnip, sew
en- bricks, lump OF coal, aud uncount-
able names.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

appeared and your Vegetable Compound
I do all my own homework. I cannot
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound too highly to women
passing through the Change Of Life"
Mrs. FRANK HENSON. 1915 s. Orchsds
st., Urbana, Ill.
Women who suffer from nervousness,
'heat flashes, backache, headaches
and "the blues" should try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia Z. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin.

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, IL any, with Cuticura ONT
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.--Adv.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

had an attack of
grippe which lasted
all winter and left
me in . weakened
condition. Ifelt at
times that I would
neverbe well again.
I read Of Lydia E.
Pinkham's vege-
table Compound
and what It did for
women passin q
through the Change
of Life, % ! told my
doctor ] would try
Il ] soon began 70
gain In strength
and the annoying
Az
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
INDIGESTION, GAS,
UPSET STOMACH
HuRRYl JUST EAT ONE TABLET
OF PAPE's DiAPEPsiN FOR
INSTANT RELIEF.

No waiting! When meals don't At
and you belch gas, acids and undigest-
ed food. When you feel indigestion
pain. Jumps Of distress in stomach.
heartburn or headache. Here is instant
relief.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
pAGSrK Of Influenza
Often Leaves kidneys In
Weakened Condition

Doctors in all parts Of the country have
been kept busy with the epidemic Of in.
fuensa which has visited 30 many homes.
The symptoms of this disease are very
distressing and leave the system in a run
down condition. Almost every victim
complains Of lame back and urinary
tr~ubles which should not be neglect
ed, as these danger signals often lead 10
dangerous kidney troubles. Druggists
report large sale on DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root which 40 many people say
soon heals and strengthens the kidneys
after an attack Of grip. Swamp Root,
being an herbal compound, has a gentle
healing effect on the kidneys, which
Is almost Immediately noticed in most
cases by those who try il. DR.. Kilmer
q Co., Binghamton, N. Y, offer to send
. sample size bottle OF Swamp Root, on
receipt Of ten cents, 10 every sufferer
who requests II. A trial will convince
any one who may be in need of IL. Regu-
Jar medium and large size bottles, for
sale at all druggists. Be sure to mention
this paper.-Adv. {,
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

It's easy enough to read woman's
mind. but almost impossible to under
stand 1t.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of water add OF. b,
Rum, o. small box Of Bsvbo Compound
and Y on. of glycerine. Any druggist car
put this up or you can mix IL at home a
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbs
Compound. II will gradually darker
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. II will not color the scalp, is no,
sticky OF greasy, and does not rub off.Adv
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

Barton becomes aware Of tho
existence Of a wonderful and
mysterious power known as
Money" and learns some Of
the things that its possession
may accomplish. Don't miss the
next instaliment.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

Great thoughts seldom come in
punches.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
WOMEN Of
"''1 MIDDLE AGE
Need Help to Pass the Crisis Safe
ly-Proof that Lydia E. Pink < u
hams Vegetable Compound 80
Can be Relied Upon.

Urbana, III. During Change Of Life;
In addition to it, annoying symptoms, /
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
Poor Hubby!

Lady-"What Is your aim In life, my
good woman?" Good Woman-'Me
'usband, centrally"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that Il
signature ,1 f&2zzzu
In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoris
your soil.
Wise is the man who knows what
not to say to a woman.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-01-31
In the TIME Of SILAS n

I'D Author Of Eben Holden Dri and Dsrrei Of ne
sALIA Blessed Isiss. Keeping Up With Lsie, Rte, Fac
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
BRANDEGEE QUESTIONS PRE5!DENT
C|O9FIYOEC[ C[AR|NG WITHDRAWAL
FROM LEAGUE An |NlP055IB|LITY
Mr.. Wilson Defends World Wide Pact And Asserts Would
Not Infringe On Monroe Doctrine - suggests Amer
Iran Mandatory For The New Nation OF Armenia.

o6View
ona foreign committees who oppose the poE"S'u
the league of nations apparently UNCHANGED after long dinner CONFER
cpcs tonight with White House This opinion was e
pressed BY Democratic and Republicans senator's
conference was Sau 10
eo mite General and The President closely especially W
Senator Brandeee Republican Leader Lodge ana 'o
Knox Of Pennsylvania took very '" part
The making opening "Nplarao "''"'
all o,ons and specifically his ec 10
discuss the conference and wl' e" c'n'FS
WITHDRAWAL DISCUSSED
Hn nce
in the league Withdraw. raised by Senator l"n' ~" -
said have held could withdraw OuS Sea"o
ontended impossible under the constitution as now
President Wilson league plan would interfere VII" inc
he doctrine Houu oe "
member powers world society
The President that the andator in the consul
on compulsory the OF the nations "
the mandatory said he expressed the plo a
mandatory for Armenia
SOVEREIGNTY
President o 10 nave
position Of American sovereignty was no " PIC
cedent being an of treaty .
Chairman senate committee said the rFeSueh he
that decisions executive council on " NC
binding until specifically approved stgnato nation and " oos
en the American opportunity on the ap
nne of every included The President said this
msconsrued -.
Concerning the giving the right 10 the league CONSIDER acts
threatening world said at the clause was
and would he made more safeguard which would require
that every recommendation council should be unanimous
AND TRRNiNG
also was said that informed the senators and Representa-
ves the disarmament provision would interfere with the military
, NJ men but that trained body OF men "ou " ~
danger peace their armament supplies were kept
Mr. Wilson said enforcing the determination OF tne
nc case was nation would apply in only one case
~ that where the party against decision rendered had properly
t,rIdinr territory which would not surrender
In concedn that he surrendered oy
tho league the declared nconeao that nee % Dc
any concert eliminate "a1 ano pr0' e "
each nation was willing something
(Contfnu E9ht)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
HOW ABOUT 1T?
HAYES BECOMES
\, Y.ARCHB|SHOP
Brilliant Prelate Appointed AS
The Successor To Cardinal
Farley......zs.:a.,...,,,;; e,

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Appointment
Of Bishop Patrick J. Hayes, as arch
bishop Of New York. succeeding the late
John NJ Farley. was announced today
at the arrh-cpiscupal residence by Mon
Signrr Dunn chancellor of the diocese.
Archbishop Hayes, Il native Of New
York. II years "f axe. has had re-
marknblc career in the priesthood.
which he entered only 81 years ago. He
was appointed chancellor of the arch
diocese in 1913. eleven years after his
ordination. served two years as prcsl-
dent OF tho Cathedral College in this
city. and became auxiliary bishop III
1914.
In his present office he is administra-
tor Of the worlds largest diocese. Il
Catholic community OF 1.3@'."u0 persons.
Archbishop Hayes served throughout
the war ;lS chaplain general Of Catholic"
in the army and navy and was To nav"
gone tu France last year, hut the illnrfS
Of Cardinal Farley caused abandonment
nf the trip. In stepping from tho auNl-
liary Office to the arch -hishoPric. h" fol-
lowed in the footsteps of the late Card
innl and Archbishop. who was auxiliary
To Archbishop CurriEan. whom he sue
cccdcd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
THE EPRES|DENT
ADMITS WARS
MILL NOT END
IRISH QUESTION UP
TO THE ENGLISH
Declares One Weeks Discus
sion Would Have Prevented
War In 1914

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.-Thr dinner
night was said 10 have been marked
by tho greatest cnrdiality aad frank
ness. The President WIS inir' :up:cd
frequently AT rs own request H.: ru"s-
t.Gns. At The uatsct he said too much
Importance had been attached IL his
"uErc%,,on. to defer debate in Congress.
and declared his intention was wcr"Iy
10 explain fully question:" OF crH-truc-
tinn e" tho" desiring In hear ih"rl.
Re ;hrn gave description of tho
intricate rnothodG IF bringing together
the representatives. nf I'll raIinnS for
tho '""iHa.:nn Cf = league ana declared
he hal found practically 4 universal
demand in Europe for n lral:T" =? ma
tiorS. II" said tho pr .pl" tE"r" had
suffered >" tremendously from III" war
that they were determined ~" N'A Sys-
tenn m".t r"nsc and some concert OF
nations formed Ia end war.
hCc"rHiug t. ono Of the Democrats. 6.
S"nacor BrandcScc said 10 thu rr"s!-
don't:
Nj prr"rdrnt. this lcasu" Of. nations
VII no. prevent war
~ viii not" said Tho dent ::
"n"rh:EE viii prevent wor. bus il will
bring about 4 G'Scuesi"n hcf"r" tho he
ginnin' &c Il war. Ir th'r" i'"h hrcn
rn" weeks di"'nSGi"n h"f.'"r 'hr hn
r:rn'"- nr IN" Eur"r"an war. Il would
not h"v.. uccIrrcd."
on" SHnnt"r rr""Scd innu'"iH" "riat-
ing t. tho irish question. and -" pr"si-
den; WAS said to have an"w"rcd that
IrcinnI would have no vote ~ tho
lrGc.:" "ai pr""rnt.'' md that ~" Irish
question w:ls or" for later solution be-
tween ireland md England.
During III" discussion. the President
also in.'ir"rtlv repeated his declaration
mad. ~ his Boston sr""rh thar the or
Caniza;irn nr tho lcaru" would tend TO
stop thr spread Of Bolshcvi"m.
After the conference. Chnirrnan n
Flood of ;hr house committee made
tkiS statement:
II am heartily In favor Of a league
Of nations and sine" talking with the
President am heartily in favor nf the
constitution presented. 81" nothing
III il that affects tho sovereignty OF
this country "r Tho ri"hi tn control ts
Internal. affair" or wcnl;"n III" Mon
roe doctrine. I h"l!"vc that III" prnpl"
arc overwhelmingly in favor Of agun
OF nations in this country and abroad.
II Is the only hope of an endurtng 6
peace-"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27

WASUIEGTON. Fob. Co. Alth"urh
marked progress in diS?osing Uf l"g!s-
lutlom was mndg ,"Gay ~ r"nE:".,S after
announcement that President NI!s"n
would not call mn extra session ;:-,i i
after his return from EIruu.'. ':tr.I.lilIiS-
traiion l"Hr!"rS tonight St!ii wcr ~
tr..ru"Iy doubtful tiia, all n" u'.'''.sS:ify
aprr"prair"n bills could b. cna"tcd b.
:rr. adjnIrnra"ui n"Nt Tu"sd"y.
There was cons idrr;,llc t"uSI"n "v.!
tn" l"SiSia2lv" SiIdniiou ut IN" .'',I:i;"l
after It h"r,mc known that 'ar ,,r,>i-
don't WIS ir~iSt"ml thnt ALI necessary
I"..Isl;.ii"n Il" diSI.ns.d Of a; ,;I.* {, S-
S,..a. Du th" :S"IIai" floor :Lii IL pr
ate floor and in privat" couEcrs:,'icn
Inuir,rrl'H an! l;'ruhi!"Hu~ charged
..:urh Other with r.~Ir .:.:.,hli.t? for delay
~ action "r ln:"rinrlI MEASURES.
President Wilson had I.iauU"d 20 ="
20 tho capitol ;hlS IA"r,t"";! !" conf. =
with Democratic headers. ~ an "rf,ri -
a,-,...l, ut" IN. H"rE a.; congress. brt Il
Iruiui.l"l !:,,.,'i ~: ~ t'.- ':::r e. hit,'
~. ."u,rd. II" Ir":'.t!y will carr uut
TN. rrc gram ium,urr,N' h"f""' irar h.;i"
~ ih, h"ad "f the rarIh" in honor OF
D!$;rGct II columbia troops.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
Governor COrnWeII In
Acceptance Of Bid
To Washington Meet

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.--C;ovcrnors
Of Is states, lieutenant governors OF :
states and mayors of 81 cities thus far
have accepted the In. rnt1on OF SccTe-
tary Of Labor Wilson TO attend the
White House conference beginning next
Monday. for discussion Of business and
labor problems growing out of the end
ing Of the war.
The meetings. which will continue
three days. will be held in the east
room OF tho White House and will DC
open. This will .hc the first time since
President RooscTclt'S administration
that the famous room has hccn used for
j public gathering.
Among ti,r governors who have sent
their acceptanccs are: Alfred +.
Smith. New York: James II. Cox. OHIO;
WlIiiam t. S7roul. Pennsylvania: West
:norrland Davis virginia.: Emerson G..
Harrington. Maryland: John j. Com
welt. West Virginia.
'rhr lieutenant So"nrnors of Georgia
ard Illinois will attend, representing
those states.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
Kellogg Resents The
Wilson Implication
OF Republican Blame


vAsH1SGTOS. Feb. Ex-senator
,-,, <,a -s,d;pc from = press re-
\siiose' al's'
port that the trrS!nent "as o'Sp">'N
% place responsibility on Nepuoiic"''
opposition If bills were no' passed ~
day. DENIED FehSIncnII! t"'' '". Nv
publicans could BE- charged WIN o'i'''''
u suppose VIC ought 10 shnply ShoFe
these bills through. said MI kelloES.
Il want tn" country 10 undcrsthlo 'An
situation. I deny absolutely that the
Republicans are responsible for those
bills being reported at the last minute.
- fex days before Congress is going to
.,diourn.-
Sn,,tor Eeror.- pointed ou. that tho
.,,,. and navy AMI other big appro-
,r;otion measures had not bccu r"csivcd
from thc house until a f"w days ago.
,,d added.
...r sunrose wc'-c ~ J." expected ="
PASS them in a few hours and never
loot ar them"
senator Smoo;. Of Ctah. Republican.
observed thu, ,h.. general deficiency bill.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
II a | mn g T.
Defends
His Acts
ALIEN PROPERTY
CUSTODIAN ATTACKED
Declares He Welcomes Con-
gressional Probe e-Ex-
trayagance Denied

WASHINGTON. Feb. :6.--t. Mitchell
! Palmer. tn" alien rrur"rty custodian
SAID in n formal statement issued to-
uEnt that the resolution of Senator
tI;dr-. of New York. Republican. call
ng for information covering the Oyer
;,tinuS Of tho cus;Cdian's office waS
fully answered in HIS report now ready
for submission to President wilson. II"
said thr President doubtless would
promptly. transmit the report to Con-
gross. and rddcd that nc welcomed the
fullest :mvr.'1,Eation Of his office.
Senator '.:idcr's resolution. which
was u..rr;cd Monday Ivy III" senate
without objection called for complete
information rcjrtivr - ~ operation
Of tho office rf ul"n lr"rc"Iy In:;"-
dian. Senator FrcIinghuyscn. of New
Jersey. Republican. introduced rrSolu-
tion today proposing congressional IN
vnstigation Of the work Of the custo-
dian. without discussion. the rcsolu-
tirn was referred To the scnat" COM
r,orce committee. which the senator
proposed should make the inquiry.
NO $4,000 Fees.
In his statement tonight Mr.. Palmer
said his report contained. as required
hv law. n fist OF all persons appointed
or employed. with the salary or COM
pcrsat ton paid to each. and n state
ment Of the different kinds OF prop
crty taken into custody and the disposl-
ton made Of 1t.
Mr., Palmer said published state
noent that "some New York lawyer has
received a foe Of $4,000 Is absurd" No
such foe had been paid by his office.
he declared. and none anywhere ap-
preaching that sum had been paid by
any corporation in which the alien prop
crty custodian has an interest.
Preference in d newspaper story re-
latine to former congressman from
Brooklyn Is evidently aimed at Honora-
bic ] J. FitzscraLd." said Mr.. Palmer.
counsel for the American Metal Com
pany. a concern whose business runs
into scores Of millions per annum. and
has been paid by that company at the
rate OF $500 O month: very small
charge for the services he has rendered.
In three other corporations Mr.. FitzE"r-
aid represented the companies as coun-
sci before I took over the enemy in
tcrcst therein. and permitted him TO
remain
Els own Salary.
Mr. Palmer said tho highest paid per-
son In the alien property custodian
office was the Gust odian himself. 70
whom Congress generously granted i
salary not 10 exceed 5000" Every
! cmployc no said. had been taken from
n list Of eligihlrs furnished By ths civil
service commission. except attorneys
who arr expressly exempted by law.
when all tho property in my hands
shall have bccn appraised. Mr. Palmer
said. 1T is likely that the total value
thereof will roach s7hn.n00.nH0 divided
| into $4,000 trust estates. Tho cost to
! tho government for administering th"sr
| estates has hrcn about Sl.00o.hoe' oI
| less than onc-scvcnth of one per cent
| OF tho principal for period of sixteen
| months. n record Of economical admin
;etration which rcnturc 10 say. has
never been approached by any trust
COMPANY in tho world.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
RIVER HARbOR
BILL ENACTED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 96.-E:nactmcnt
Of the $3@.000.IoQ rivers and harhors
appropriation bill providing for Z! new
tho adoption Of the confcrrnr" report
In the senate without q record vote The
measure now goes 10 the president.
ahorr indicated shall have been follow
cd for Il sufficient length nf time I" al
ford opportunity tn judge results. re-
porl Of thr action taken and th" results
obtained under these instructions is TO
be submitted In tn" war department ny
each division commander. .AS result
Of ih.> ronsdcraI. Of these reports.
further instructions will h. iSsr"d "
the secretary Of war rs to tho policy ~
bn observed in fu:ur" III III" case "i
conscientious Gbj"cl0rs.
"Int.nr no circumstance ar" the in
structinns contained in tn" foregoing
10 BE- given IN thr newspapers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
AND DEMOCRATS
FIGHT OVER RESPONSIBILITY

proved ihr Victory Liberty Loan nHrS-
urr and -rnt IL 10 III" senate. II IS ca
pcctcd that the loan bill will be voted
on tomorrow by IA" Scna'" finnnc" Com-
mittcu and probably reported 1" the
senate.
The house took up tho sundry civil
measure and WurHcd on II Hnll lake IN
IN. nirhr. but the s"natc adjourned at
: o'clock because members Of tile f"r-
cirn relations cunnmItt"r were to rnn-
fer with the president n tho white house
ana because IN" ii"iuhlican$ insisted
that Il quorum should h" present.
During senate debate today sharp
tits occurred between Democrats and
Rrruhliran% "Tcr tn" presidents insist
eacc that l.riaIatiun be cleaned UP. Scr-
atcr* Uitrhrnrk and Oy"rman OF North
Carolina CDrmucratSl urged speedy az
liun nn the calendar. which Senator kel-
Lc..g nr Minnesota tR"puhlican) sharply
.lsrla;uirh tn, suggestion. made Grom
administration sources. that Republicans
could h. charged with responsibility for
delays Senator Thomas of Colorado
tpr,nurratj DECLARED both parties were
Ia blame. and said that Al extra Session
must be held.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-27
720,000,000
NAVAL BILL IS
G|VEND. K. TAG.
BIG 3 YEAR BUILDING
PROGRAM Is INCLUDED
Personnel Is Increased To-
25O,OO0 Men By Senate
Committee "

WASHINGTON. ,. c., Feb. 26.-The
seven hundred and twenty million dol
lar naval appropriation bill. with its
ncw three-ycar building program. was
ordered favorably reported today oy
the senate naval committee without
= dissenting voice. Republican mem
bcrs reserved the right to oppose q pro-
Wis on empowering the president to SUE
pend the program in his discretion.
There was no opposition to the e4.
pans.nn feature. but the provision 1of
III. pension was adopted on a strict
ra.ty ;ole Of $ 10 :. This authority
was written TO the bill by the house
with Il view Its use il Development to1
ward disar1r ament in tho peace col
fcrcrc" n.ada it desirable
Tho bill was discussed at contcr-'
cncr today between President wilson
ard S.crctiry Daniels and CHAIRMAN
Swanson Of tho senate naval commlttee
and 1T tho close announcement was
maGc that tho I'rrsidcnt had again madc
prov sion for the new threc-year pro-
gram ~ this session.
Many important. changes were maze
in the house bill by the senate commit
tee az finally agreed upon. Tho per-
,ron:nt strength Dt Inc navy WdS ia
creased 81 the urgent request OF the
ro,y rcpartmcn. from 225.0o0 TO :5u.-
coo while that of the marine corps
wa. increased from 1900 to 26,ooo
This jncrense in the naval personnel
vn, required. Senator Swanson explain
,r IN order 10 permit tho manning OF
the navy and reserve vessels sufficient
~ in order 10 expedite the return OF
AMERICAN troops from France.
Appropriations amounting to VII
i . rnn were added to tho bill by an
um.n..mcut making permanent during
In" fiscal year III" present war pay
r. cnl .trd mon and members OF 'ne
marine corps. The committee also liked
,h,, ra- Of naraT cadets ut $500 year.
ON condition that the pay would SUD-
>foucrtiy be tho same as that rccci'co
hv ri'i'ar? cadets.
tn develop the naval air service tho
ro,~mf,trr inCrra cod tho house appro-
rr.aiion from Sl5,ono.0no TO S36.ooo'-
o0o
\ provision npnronriatins s2.S5o.noo
for ;br completion Of coast guard Tes-
srls already Under construction was
a,,,od. 1t Was for additional navy yard
,cne.rurtirn facilities were filed as tot
1aw.r. 81 nh6 non for E"ston: 325hhoo
f,r Nc.r York: S23nn.nnn for Phila-
,'elnr; 50 $40 hHn for Washington. and
sS6n. roo fer Norfolk.