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New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Shantung Hardest
Issue for Wilson
Detailed Explanations Up
holding Transfer to ia.
pan Seldom AppIauded
Stan Correynondenr,

stag correspondence
DENVER, Sept. 25-Both Senators
from Colorado. which state President
Wilson entered to-dsy 20 deliver two
speeches in support of the peace treaty.
are opposed to ratfying the document
without change. One, Charles S. Thom-
as, is Democrat, ant the other. Law
renee c. Phipps, is a Republican. On
the other hand. all the daily news
papers of Denver, where the President
delivered the first of the two speeches.
are supporting the treaty.
"I think have the right to say that
have the support of the people of the
United States in this matter said the
President to his Denver audience this
morning. and the crowd rose and
lcry cried out. Don't worry about the
Senator's"
The President has materially helped
his cause along said Governor Oliver
y. Shoup. who listened to the Presi-
cent and talked with The Tribune cor
respondent afterward. "His speech was
educational IN its effect. Our people
are busy with their own affairs, and
few OF them have time to sit down and
analyze q subject like the treaty Of
peace. The President Of the United
States, perhaps the commanding figure
at the Paris conference. comes to Den
Yer and tells the people what the
league is all about, and they believe
him. without reference TO the attitude
Of the opposition to the United States
Senate"
Assails Senator's Stand
tude Of the Colorado Senator'S if the
10 he
the Governor was asked
They are living in an atmosphere
pretty much of their own" said the
Governor. Many Of those Senators
are like the pictures of Chinese
dragons-much more terrible and ter
rifying on paper than in real political
life"
Arthur G. Johnson, publisher of "The
Denver Record Stockman." who heard
the President to-day said:
rquestionably the President had
the crowd with him. His speech was
able and plausible. Despite the atti-
tude Of Senator Thomas, the impress
sion prevails here that on a vote the
people of Denver would ;ndorse the
treaty as il stands. | an. q Democrat
IN politics. but have talked with the
leading Republicans around the state
and they are perfectly willing to go to
the people next Year on the issue of
reservations.'
Thomas Defends Views
The Democratic State Central Com
mittee sent Senator Thomas letter
this week asking him 20 declare him
self on the peace treaty and President
Wilson's policy. The Senator's reply
has been received. 1t says, in part:
Il cannot, under my oath of Office.
cast my vote for ratification of this
treaty in its present form. Doubtless
Germany deserves its punishments and
much more, but the treaty, neverthe-
less, is freighted with ghastly cargo
Of future wars. cannot perceive the
wisdom to avoid them by INTERVENING
its articles with covenants for league
Of nations. The league in one or two
very important particulars fails to
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Ne,U Declares Wilson
"Misrepresents'' Facts
Indiana Senator Says President
Refuses to Circ Out Real
Details Of the Peace Treaty

WASHINGTON, Sept 25.-1n assert
ing that the British Empire could not
outvote the United States in the league
Of nations under the covenant as nov
drawn, President Wilson, either
through Misunderstanding or nisrep-
resentation," is ".n:sleading" the Amer
ican people, Senator New, Republican.
of Indiana, declared in an address to-
day III the Senate.
Launching general attack on the
League as "one-sided" arrangement
under which this country would he ra-
qulred to protect the territory of other
nations without needing reciprocal ser
vice from them, Senator New at the
same time criticised many details Of
the covenant and dwelt at length o.
the question of the relative vote Of
Great Britain and this country in the
league assembly.
Details are the essence Of such an
important matter as this, The Senator
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Accept Treaty
Or Reject It,
Wilson Warns
Continued from page I

..r,cil. whose decisions must be
unanimous.
Paving tribute to the British
..,onies. the President asked whether
r.,ada was not more likely to agree
..;,h the United States than with Great
p-,tain. He made a plea that Ian
.,age Of jealousy" be swept aside and
Ga, Americans should be big enough"
- l6ok at the question in it's true
light.
League Called Boon to China
The President went into the Shan
.,,rg settlement at length, declaring
:. vas the league of nations which
mid give China her opportunity to
zoe herself from the inroads made
,on her by other nations. The dis
nosition Of Shantung, he said. was the
Sssf that could be obtained at the time
These and other objections had been
.,mistakably arranged, he continued,
md the debate had settled down upon
the "heart OF the covenant" the cele-
"rsted Article \, under which the
sarne members agree TO respect and
reserve one another's territorial in
.srr;ty as against external aggression.
There was AOtNlUS WOElH considering
n the other objections. he said.
Article \. said the President. was
hased on the sentiments. not only of
he American people. but of the world
Referring 20 his fourteen points of
nssce. which. he said. only spoke the
sentiment Of the American people, Mr..
wilson declared that programme had
been accepted everywhere and he had
crossed the ocean under bond" and
carried out the peace plan which every
one rad indorsed-
Roosevelt Statement Quoted
The President also read quotation
by Theodore Roosevelt urging that the
as.ions G. the world unite for peace
md to protec- territorial integrity.
Mr.. Wilson was applauded when he
aid the nited States was too proud
% ask COR reservations which would
relieve j. Of some of the res ponsibili-
lies other nations assume under the
eagua There was more applause when
-e SAID he was lighting for the safety
g tie children and would exert all his
influence 70 see that another genera
ron would rot have to go overseas in
arms. r. was ,ne dearest wish" of
Germany. he said, that the United
States should stay ont of the league,
'eeause that would mean the aliena-
~ O. this country from the other
recent enemies Of German autocracy.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Japan Soon to l,rite
China to Skuntu1g ParIey

TOXIC. Sept 25 (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-Japan is planning
officially to invite China to confer on
the Shantung situation after Japan
has ratified the peace treaty. This
fact was communicated to the corre-
spondent to-day by officials, who
added that Japan naturally could not
tation.
Japan" said one official. ais
anxious to settle the question Of the
restoration of Shantung as quickly
as possible. but if China declines
to negotiate, Japan will be obliged
to allow the present conditions as to
Shantung to remain unchanged"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Viscount Grey Expected
To Arrive Here To-day

WASHINGTON, Sept. viscount
Grey, newly appointed British Ambas-
sador to the United States. is expected
to arrive n New York Tomorrow
Counsellor Lindsay, charge of the en-
bassy here, left for that city day to
meet him.
The Ambassador will come directly
20 Washington and pass the next few
days in familarizing himself with the
business of the embassy before the
return of President Wilson, when he
will present his credentials.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
German Finance Heads
Seek to Avert Disaster

BERLIN, Sept. 25 (By The Associated
Press).-A confidential conference of
German finance ministers has been
held at Blomberg to discuss measures
to avert state bankruptcy, according
to the "Taeglische Rundschau." 1t was
admitted that the Reichbank was
unable to redeem the currency in cir
culation. owing to lack of bullion. and
that other measures must be devised to
restore the value of the mark, and it
was decided that relief from abroad
was the only expectation in return for
the surrender of German national
wealth.
As a measure of desperation. says
the paper, the conversion of war loans
isters agreed that half measures we're
useless, and that only the most drastic
reorganization Of national finances
would save the country from collapse.
The only way Germany can hope to
recover her economic position is
through a large loan arranged by an
international conference and supported
by the United STATES, the "Tage blatt"
reports Matthias Erzbcrger. the Minis
ter of Finance. as declaring in the
National Assembly during a discussion
OF taxation revision.
The Independent Socialists, it is
added. strongly supported the prop
osition.
RuENOS AY2ES. Sept. 25.-Mem-
oers OF the German delegation which
called on Foreign Minister Puevrre-
don to-day and discussed the proposed
loan ct S1Go,00OOo0 by Argentina to
Germany presented a memorandum 70
the Foreign Minister which dwells on
the strength of the present German
government and emphasizes the strong
industrial position Of the country.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
H,phen0fes Knife
Pact. Says Wilson
No Opposition Outside
Of Legislative Halls.
He Tells Colorada1ls

a. is Denrer speech the President
'a'd az part,
81 want - call your ATTENTION and
70 .oat ou- what is not often enough
En. ned - audiences IN this coun-
'te ac-uai constitution OF the
'sague Of nations. It consists of two
aoaies. council and an assembly,
l0e assembly is the more numerous
body III IL every self-soverniug
-.a-e .ha' has d vote on the league
s represented. and net only the self
governing independent states. but
me governing colonies and the
dommions. such as Canada. New Zea-
and Australia and South Africa;
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
BOlsheviki Retreat as
Polish Army Advances

PARIS, Sept. 25.-The advance of
the Polish troops toward the Dnieper
River has caused confusion among the
Bolsheviki, who are abandoning in
great haste the region surrounding
Vitibsk and Mohilev. according to dis
patches from Stockh olm
The Bolsheviki are declared to be
evacuating the towns of Vitebsk and
Mohilev, as we'll as Szklov, Arsza ana
Polotsk. They are said to be taking
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26

away with them Polish notables living
in the region with the intention of
confining them at Moscow
Fierce fighting was in progress
throughout the day yesterday in the
region of Pskov. southwest of Petro-
grad, where the Esthonians annihilated
two Bolshevik regiments. according to
Esthonian dispatches received here to-
day by way of London
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Wison Sick of Job?
asked, He Only Smiles

PUEBLO. Colo. Sept 25.-'I
should think you gentlemen would be
pretty sick of this Business" said
President Wilson as the correspon-
dents filed alongside the press table
in the Pueblo auditorium to-day and
got ready for business.
How about yourself" one Of the
correspondents countered.
The President merely smiled,
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Lenine Again Reported
Slain; Denied in Paris

PARIS, Sept. 25.-A rumor was in
circulation on the Bourse here to-day
that Nicolai Lenine, the Russian Boil
shevik Premier, had been assassinated
The report also reached the lobbies of
the Chamber Of Deputies, but there it
was promptly denied.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26

Canada has a speaking power, and
then for the first time in the history
Of the world that grea+-country. In-
dia, ia given a voice the nations Of
the world, and l want to say that
some OF the wisest figures at the
conference in Paris came from India y
New-York tribune., 1919-09-26
Wilson Stand
On Article X
Unites Foes
Continued from page /

tne mild reservationists" insisted
upon.
Inc net result has been to leave the
mid reservationists" rather inclined
TO yield to the Lodge element as to the
necessity for stronger reservations.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-11-20

eft and purpose of the $. l. A. were discussed and resulted in the organization of same. Fri day, Nov. P, was set for the time of the next meeting.
 The Wheatley Basket Ball Teams will play Colt on the To- cal grounds, Saturday after noon.
 Miss Stella Doyle, a former teacher in the Whealey Public School, but who is now teach ing at Goodwin, passed thru here Saturday en route to Moro.
 Nora Lee, Evelyn and Elijah HalTod of DeValls Bluff, visit ed relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Mabel Harton of Colt, was the guest of Miss Pauline Williams the latter part of be week.
 MT. and Mrs. Jake Hartz and children returned Sunday night from Oklahoma, where they have been on an extended trip. MT. Hartz comes back with the oil fever.
 The second number of the Lyceum entertainment was giv- 6n Saturday evening at the school auditorium and while it was regretted that this number had to be given on Saturday night, because many of the business men could not be present, there was quite a large audience and all seemed
The Brinkley argus., 1919-11-20

to enjoy the wonderful art of the magacian, Argus.
 Visitors to the school Friday afternoon were MesdameS $. P. Brownlee, Earl BrOwnlee, Chas. Brownlee, Frank, M. II. Williams, Eugene Williams and William Dunnerman. The Franklin Literary Society rem dered it's program.
 F. T. Whitted, Ciruit Clerk of St. Francis County, spent Sun day in our little city.
 Mr. and Mrs. T. F. McCarty and little daughter, Pauline, spent Sunday in Cotton Plant. Mrs. Oppie Young and pretty baby visited her parents the past week. We failed to mention in last weeks items that the music pu- pills of Mrs. Earl BrOWnlee were delightfully."- entertained with a musical at the home of the latter. Quite an interesting program was rendered and each pupil with their invited guest spent a pleasant even ing.
 Misses Marjorie and Ruth Smith spent Sunday in Brink ley visiting relatives.
 Miss Donnie Rogers of Brinkley, visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Miller, last week.
 We are glad to note that MT. Monroe Frank is convales-
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teachers, went to Miss Knights

teachers, went to Miss Knights room where two of the high school girls, Misses Lucille Dalch and Mary Godfrey, pre- sided at a large punch bowl and served punch to the guests while they were shown the many little works of art, made by the primary pupils. They were then shown about the school building, after which they went to the auditorium, where the real purpose of the
 social was made known by MT. Vinson, the principal. The ben
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WHEATLEY ITEMS

Jack Frost played havoc the past week with all vegetation
 but he was a very welcome visitor as the rain has ceased and the sun shines once more.
 Last Thursday afternoon about twenty guests enjoyed the hospitality of the faculty of the school. The rooms were prettily decorated with cut flowers and autumn leaves. The visitors, accompanied by the
The Brinkley argus., 1919-11-20

ing after an illness of several days.
 Mrs. Sam Hall of Cotton Plant, was a visitor at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. B. Firth last Saturday and Sun day.
 Mrs. Ollie Morris and little daughter, Miss Dixie Autumn, of Brinkley, were visiting MT. and Mrs. Geo. c. Smith Friday and Saturday,
 Mrs. H. K. Smith is the guest of her sister in kensett this week.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-11-20
Natural Alliance.

Poetry has natural alliance with our best affections.--W. E. Charming.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
CITY ITEMS

Second Ward RepuuEcan ciuD out ing, Saturday. June 14. Tickets linn ited.-advt
 Park Reserve sale of home sites tonight on North Stanley street, end of North Stanley street car line. Sale comm enceS at 6:30 D. m. and will continue until dark. Free souvenirs --advt
 William Kelly will return to West Polnt tonight after short furlough spent at his home on Crown street.
 By defeating Walter Murphy. score 100-93, Martin We1ch qualities for en- trance in the last round of the Tabs pool tournament. He will play Will liam Began next week the game 10 close the tournament.
 Albert Bureste of 67 Henry street, complained to the police that he was bitten by dog at the corner of Park and Stanley street this noon. He was referred to the dog warden
 The police have received a com plaint about boys playing baseball on Sexton street near James Gilbert's home.
 son was born at the New Britain hospital this morning to MT. and Mrs. Ernest Baehr of 638 West Main street.
 The condition of Judge John Walsh was reported as weaker this afternoon.
 A marriage license was granted to- day to Carl Albert Yutzler of Norfolk and Miss Esther Mckinley Willard of New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs Theodore T.. Pond of Brooklyn, Conn, are spending the week with their son, x. R. Pond of 49 Roberts street.
 George McLaren of 7q Elm street resumed his old position as boss rigger for the H. R. Walker company. where he has been employed for more than 20 years, this morning. He recently underwent a serious operation.
 Second Ward Republican Club out ing. Saturday, June fl. Tickets linn ited-Advt
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
CONFERENCE ENDS.
&1oth Annual Meeting of Congrega-
 uOnalfSts At Hartford

Hartford, June 11.-At the opening session of the 210th annual meetins, of the General Association of Con- necicut OngregationaIists at the South Congregational church today there were two addresses and a dis cussiOn.
 Upon recommendation of the nom mating committee the standing com- mittee was elected as follows:
 The Rev. Roy M. Houghton. of New Haven: Rev. Worthy F. Maylott of Derby: the Rev Edwin C. Cellars of Nallingford; Rev. Arthur M. Ellis of Hartford; Rev. Theodore B Lathrop of Branford. The following temper ance committee was elected
 Rev. Hugh MacCallum of Simsbnry Rev. Chalmers Holbrool1 of Cheshire and Rev. Pcrcy r.. Thomas of Rock ville. The Rev. Dr. William F. Eng fish of Hartford was reelected regis trar and treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
CHANGE IN PENSION LAW.
Insurance Clause Will Be Amended By Treasury Department for Economy.

Hartford, June 11.---It is the inten- ton of State Treasurer c. Harold Gil- patric and Col. Robert O. Eaton. the
 latter in charge of the administration of the widows pension law to make change in the regulations governing the administration, of the law so far as it relates to the carrying of lnsur- ance on the lives of the beneflciaries to provide for the expenses of buria when a beneficiary dies. Instead Of carrying an insurance the expenses will be paid out of the fund at the dis posal Of the officials. It is believed that this change will mako for econ- omy. The state already makes pro- vision for the burial of indigent sol diers and this provision it is said sug gests a precedent for the burial of widow dependents.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
JEWS IN PROTEST.

Hartford. June 11.-Thousands of Jewish residents of Hartford halted from their work at noon today as a silent protest against the persecu- tions of people of their race In Europe, as reported from Poland and other countries. Many of those gathered near the Talmud Torah hall early In the afternoon, prepar- ing to march to the state capitol az a demonstra tion Of their feeling
 Some were 10 resume their busin ess activities after the parade and som q to continue their period Of rest urkN Thursdny. The parade was in five divisions and In charge of Lieut.. A.
 M. Sin1ons, who saw service overseas s
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
BUY INSURANCE COMPANY.

Hartford, June 11,-Goodwin. Bach & Co.,, investment brokers of sis city. bought today the 4,505 ares of capital stock of the First kinsurance Co. of Hartford, sold at fction under the direction of Francis Garvan. alien property custodian. a bid of S785.000. The sale must 6 approved by the alien property au- $orities at Washington before the Sal can be concluded. Goodwin. Zach X Co. also bought AZ shares of "a stock held by the Colonial Trust & of this city at a price of $50 a
 Ire. MT. Beach personally made the a during the progress of the sale.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
DECIDES AGAINST I. ", w.

New York, June 11.-Federal Jud ge Hand has dismissed Writs of habeas corpus sworn out in an attempt to prevent deportation of seven mem bers of the industrial workers of the world found guilty by the department of labor of melting industrial unrest in the northwest The court held that though the defendants were not con- victed directly of advocating destruc- tion of property, their soliciting of members for the industrial workers of the world when they knew it approved of sabotage, and their distribution of the organizations literature was equivalent to such advocacy
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
! Financial ] WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.-Losses of a point were registered at the open ing today in T. s. Steel, Crucible Steel. Mexican Petroleum and Stude- baker. U. S. Rubber declined 2 1-2 Tobaccos ruled from l 1-2 to 1-2 higher. Fear of curtailment Of money for speculative operations caused a. general desire to tighten commit ments.
 Wall Street noon.-The liquidation of speculative accounts became heav- fer when it became obvious that there was no support for special stocks. U. $. Steel gave way almost two points, General Motors. 6, Atlantic Gulf 6. Texas Co. f 1-2. Studebaker and American Woolen and U. :. Alcohol and Mexican Petroleum 3. Prices ral- lied in spots around midday.
 Wall Street. l:30 D. m.-Speculation became more cheerful and many of the forenoon losses were made up, Unit cd Cigar Stores advanced , 12 and Am erican Sumatra Tobacco i 12 points. Hide and Leather preferred and International Harvester and Kan sas also were strong.
 Wall Street Close. Spirited bid ding for steels, equipments and spe- cialties caused the market to move forward in all directions in the final hour. The close was strong. Sales approximatcd 1.400,0 900 shares.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,. members of the New York stock Exchange:
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Emil Peterson.

Emil Peterson, a former resident of this city and who was employed here for a number of years as meat cutter, died at his home in Ben- nington Vermont yesterday after noon after an illness of three hours. MT. Peterson conducted a meat mar ket in Vermont for three years and worked yesterday as usual. In the afternoon he was taken sick with a, headache and went to his home where he died within few hours.
 He is survived by his wife form er- ly Miss Hilda Oslund of this city, three children. Edwin. Albert and Ruth, the last named being two weeks old his mother, Mrs. Anna Peterson, three brothers John, Will liam and Olaf all of this city. Funeral arrangem ents have not been an nounced.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11

Lawyers Reply to Charges Of Ma
 chine Rule ill Kansas City.

Washington. June 11.-Charges be- fore the house elections committee yesterday that a democratic political machine" in Kansas City, Mo. pre- vented the enforcement of federal laws were declared "ridiculous' by J G. L. Harvey. attorney for W T Bland, whose seat in the house is be- ing contested by A. H. Reeves.
 We have telephone poles in Kan sas City, Mr. Harvey said, and plen- ty of rope. If conditions pictured be- fore this committee existed. both the rope and the poles would soon be ade use of
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
PAYS WILSON'S TAXES
Los Angeles Man Prevents Sale of Property For Delinquent Taxes By Paying Them Himself

Los Angeles, June 11.-Georgc Fox, convicted of obtaining money by false pretense. prevented the sale of Pres ident Wilson's farm land in Riverside county for delinquent taxes by paying them himself. Fox. who is in the county jail, today received a telegram o1 thanks from Secretary Tunulty. T considered it my patriotic duty" Fox said. The taxes were S37.12. The tract consists of 61 acres and was purchased before MT. Wilson became president
New Britain herald., 1919-06-11
SAILOR DROWNS.

NeW BrUnsWlCK, N. J.. June I1.- John J, Booth of Needham Heights. Mass, and F. E. Powers of Hartford, Conn. attached to the naval radio station here, were drowned yesterday in the Delaware and Raritan canal when Booth and a third sailor at tempted to rescue Powers whose ca noe overturned. Powers. who was un- 8 ble to swim, seized his would be res cuers, holding Booth in q grip which he was unable to break. The third man struggled free and reached shore in a mi-cOnsciOuS condition