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New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
Poles Ask Wilson
To Save 100000
From Czech Rule
Peasant Pilgrims Travel 10
Days to Urge President
to Plead Cause; Chiefs
Once Lived in America

PARIS, March 20 (By The Associated d
Press).-A quaint petition reached
Palis to-day through party of Polish
peasants from the Crowa and Spisz dis
tricts, in Northern Hungary, who OBJ
Ject to the proposed plan of annexing
them to Czecho-Slovakia, and arc seek
ing ar audience with President Wilson
In the hope Of having 10000 isolated
Poles Incorporated into New Poland.
The delegation, wearing suits of
thick white wool and felt, gayly deco
rated with red embroidery, and high
Cossack caps of black, shaggy fur, at
tractcd much attention when thew ar
rived at the Hotel de Crillon and sought
an audience with the President Two
members of the party, Pierre Borowy
ana Adalbert Habozyn, lived in the
united States years ago, and remem-
Der enough of the language to make
their desires known. Borowy, who
lived in Pittsburgh twenty years ago.
said:
II read President Wilson's speeches
and told my friends l was sure he will
not let us be annexed to Czecho-
Slovakia if we can tell him how loyal
our Polish colonels are to Poland. we
have the same religion as Poland, and
our priest came with us to save us
from being swallowed up by people
of different blood and religion"
Habozyn, who once lived in Ironton.
Mich, said: "We go on feet two days
then two weeks train, to see your
President. Tell him I got boy thirty
years old United States. l like Amer
lea. ! think she help us, if she only
know"
The peasants say they have onlv
small mountain farms, and their d;s,
tricts have no big factories nor
wealth which can attrack the Czechs
Some members of the party visited
the Allied Commission when it was
at Lemberg and presented their
claims, but got no definite answer. so
now they are anxious to make Pres
ident Wilson referee.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
Senator Hitchcock Does
Not Look for Any Change
To Be Made in League
of Nations Covenant
Explains Wilson's Stand
Asserts President Feared
lnsistence on Changes
Would Delay Final Peace

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Hitchcock, Of Nebraska, former Demo-
cratic chairman of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee, in statement to-
day, declared his belief that no i'm
portant changes had been made in the
covenant of the league of nations by
the committee having it in charge at
Paris, and that tho Senate would ratify
the trenty, even though 1t contained no
provision specifically exempting the
Monroe Doctrine.
The statement was made on the
Senator'S return from speaking trip
to the Middle Wcst, whore he said in
dications pointed to increasing genti-
mcnt favorable to the league.
II do not think" said Senator Hitch
cock, that any important changes
have been made in the lcague of ma
tions plan, but what changes have
been made were for tho purpose of
clarifying the language.
Il believe that President Wilson's
position relative to amendments of the
proposed plan has been generally mis-
understood throughout the country
which has been given the impression
that he was opposed to any changes be-
ing made"
President Feared Delay
Senator Hitchcock said the President
had stated that amendments relative tc
the Monroe Doctrine, the right of ma
tions to withdraw, reservation Of i'm
migration and other domestic questions
as we'll as an amendment for the pur-
pose of clarifying the provision rcla-
tive to unanimity of action. were "ac-
ceptable to him." although he thought
the original draft covered these points
The Senator quoted the President fur
propose any amendments because of his
fear that such action would reopen the
whole matter and cause delay in the
final signing of the peace treaty.
Asked regarding the identity of the
Senator who, according to Paris dis
patches, had made various suggestions
regarding amendments to the proposed
constitution, Senator Hitchcock said he
had handed the President a letter just
prior to his departure pointing out
objections and comments made by vari-
Gus Senators relative to Che plan and
arranged in the order of their i'm
portance.
Would Ratify, Anyway
"My letter to the President" said
Senator Hitchcock, was written with
a view to giving him information as to
sentiment in the Senate. | expressed
the conviction that the Senate would
ratify the peace treaty if it contained
the league of nations as an integral
part, whether amended or not, but
thought a few amendments would
greatly facilitate its ratification.
Among those l mentioned we're a
reservation to each nation Of it's ex-
elusive control over domestic subjects,
specific provision that each nation
might withdraw from membership on
giving reasonable notice, a definite
statement that the acceptance OF the
burden of mandatory by each nation
should be entirely optional, and a
specific reservation of the Monroe Doc
trinc. I did not recommend or urge
these amendments or any of them. In
fact, | thought some of them were al
ready covered in the constit,,t;o,
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
Space at Versailles
For German Envoys
To Be Made Ready
New York Tribune
Special Cable Serpicg

Copyright. 1919 Now York Tribune, 1nc)
PARIS. March 90 Whether or not
the peace programme is ready for for
NAL presentation, it transpires that
Versailles, as yet, has not been pre-
pared for the coning of the German
delegation. NJ. Dutasta. secretary of the
general conference, will leave present
i. for Versailles, where he is to par
Illlon on the available space. 1t is al
ready promised that the press shall
have sufficient accommodations.
minimum of ten days would be re-
quircd to make ready for the Anal
peace pariey, though a complete tcle-
phone and tclcgraphic service from
Versailles to Paris already exists. since
the former city is always the scene of
oihclal announcement during French
elections. One decision has apparent-
Y been already reached; that is. that
the Galcric dcs Glaces will be tho scene
OF the signing of the peace treaty. Il
was in that gallery that William I of
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
World Needs League
Despite Faults, Says
Franklin ID. R0oseueIf

BALTIMORE, March 29.-In an ad
dress on the league of nations at the
City Club to-day, Franklin u. Roose-
vclt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy,
declared the belief that the league
furnishes an opportunity for putting
forward one Of the greatest progressive
strides the world has ever under
taken.
II have faith" he exclaimed, Chat
the league of nations will go through
IN the end with the support of the
great majority of our nation to the
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
Two German Ships Going
To Brest for II. s. Troo,s

= COWES, England, March 2e.-The
German rnn steamers Graf Waldersee Of
I3,ooo tons: and the Kaiserin Auguste.
Victoria, of 24,500 tons, left here for
Brest to-day with American crews. The
zeppelin, Of $1,000 tons, and the Prinz
r,riedrich wilhelm, of 1900 tons, ar
American hands. ~
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
England to Have Eight
Fleets After Peace Treaf,,

LONDON, March 29-Rcutcr's is au-
thorltatively informed that the post
war distribution of the British navv
will be a home fleet and seven foreic,
ss,quadrons, stationed in the Atlantic.
vest Atlantic, China, South Africa
Mediterranean Wv
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

The
The vertically lined
railways until
The diagonay
ccdsd to France Of
the of the
established by the
against Napoleon
left the
Aae and Lorraine west of the Rhine those
french hcontro
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
Russian BOlsFrevik Notes
Barred From ENGLAND

LONDON, March 2s.-A proclamation
was issued tonight prohibiting. excent
under license issued by the Treasurpv'
the Importation into the United Kine,'
dom of all ruble notes other than those
issued by the financial department Of
the provisional government of North
Russia at Archangel. WI
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

Prussia was crowned January 18, 1871,
and also that/the centenary meeting of
the States General was celebrated on
May 5, 1889, with President Carnot, sur
rounded by high state dignitarics.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
Summer To-day in Britain

LONDON, March 20. - Summertime
N the United Kingdom will begin sun
gay. Tho clocks Will be advanced ono
hour at o'clock tGSmoyrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

You may find just tho poritior vo, .
looking Tor advertised on Page II OF To-.
agsyh Tribune Turn 10 1t now. Clas,d-
pea Advertising Page. New York Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

Assails League Critics
LONDON, March 20 (By The Asso
eiated ss).--Commenting upon the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
OUTLOOK IN YIELD OF CORN PLAYED INTO BEAR HANDS Oats Showed Slight Gains, While the Provisions
 List Took a Set
 back of 72c
By Associated Press

Chicago, September S.-Precautions against a surprise in the government crop report monopolized most of the energy of the corn traders today, and with good reason, for the official esti- mate of the 1919 yield of corn proved much more bearish than had been gen. orally looked for. The market closed weak. F c to 1 5sc net lower, with Sep. tember $1.S2A and December $1.31@ @ 1.31h.
 Oats gained hc to # %c. In pro- visions the outcome was a setback oi T2 cents
 day dealers in corn devoted themselves to closing out open risks. so as to be prepared for whatever the government crop report might contain. Private re- ports had given no basis for any rad ical change in the crop outlook during August, but such importance has re. gently been attached to governme mt announcements affecting foodstuffs that traders were not disposed to take any chances, but rather to adopt 2 waiting attitude. Toward the last, however, the bears put considerable stress on the fact that the season s approaching when hedging sales ex- ercise more or less of a decisive influ- ence,
 Correct anticipation that the gov ernment report as to oats would favor the bulls tended to strengthen oats. - Absence of demand. either domestic or export, led to sharp breaks in pro visions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Coffee Market Q~ Assnriatsa prss~

New York, September S.-An opening decline of 6 to 14 points was followed by rallies in the market for coffee fu- lures owing to the frmer ruling of San tos futures, reports that some of the cost and freight offers were higher and covering after 4the declines of last week. December sold up from r 10c to 17.40c, or Is points net higher. but lost good part of the advance later under renewed liquidation. That delivery closed at r 24c with the general list unchanged to ) points higher September, 17.79c; Oc- tober, r. 63c; December, 17.24c; January r 2oc; March, 17.15s; May, 17.o9c; July. IT .O4c.
 Spot coffee dull; Rio Is, 1SAc: Santos As, 27s4c nominal. Cost and freight offers included Santos As at 200 to POS reis, Lon don credits and Rio Is at {17.60c, Ameri- can credits. The official cables showed a decline of $50 reis in the Rio spot mar ket Santos spots were unchanged. The early cables showed an advance of 25 to 250 reis in Santos futures in cable re- ported here showing a gain of 250 reis. brazilian port receipts, 34oOo; Jundiahy receipts, 2,000. The weather in Sac Paulo was still more or less unsettled, with ranging from 57 to 17 de- grees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Thousands Attending
 C. A. R. Reunion This
 Week in Columbus
sy AssssIatsd Pnss

Columbus, o. September Sits hous- ing capacity already taxed, the city tonight is the mecca of the Grand Army of the Republic, with women's relief corps and othe patriotic organizations, was facing the proposition of caring for approximately 100000 additional population. with an additional 5o,000 by tomorrow evening. Almost frantic were, the appeals made by the housing committees this evening for rooms as thousands of the old veterans and oth- CTS poured intothe city.
 All day long, delegations headed by fife and drum corps, marched through the streets to the registration quar- ters. Automobiles hauled those too infirm to march, but in most instances the preferred machines were waived aside, from California, Texas Maine and Florida they came. Commander Adams stated today that he expects fully 250,000 visitors during the week.
 Reports of department commanders made to Commander Adams, showed large increases in membership. he said. This seems A little bit unusual" he said, but the increase in membership is attributed to the great patriotic year just passed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
COTTON WENT ID A. LOW LEVEL AND THEN. SCORED COMEBACK
General List Closed Steady at a Net Advance of 63 to 7S Points Over
 Saturday
Rs Assee,atsk ers,,

New York September s.-A sharp early break carried the cotton market into new low ground for the season but even sharper rallies followed on threats of tropical storm. and after selling up from 2S.11c to 2s.3oc De- cember closed at 291Sc, with the gen. eral list closing steady at a net ai- vance of 6S to 7S points.
 The market opened steady at a de- cline of 15 points to an advance of 30 points. with active months selling 30 to S2 points net higher during the early trading on the small ginning re- turns. relatively steady cables, the firmei opening of sterling exchange and covering. Otherwise there seemed to be very little demand, however, while the advance met considerable southern selling, accompanied by re- ports from South Carolina that new crop cotton was offering at 27Lc to s7 l2c basis middling. This. in the ab- sence of any important trade buying, encouraged a renewal of local pres sure and the market was weak and unsettled during the middle of the morr ing. with October selling off to 27.95c and January to 2s,0Sc, or 35 to 40 points net lower
 Offerings then diminished and the market turned steadier on covering, which became more active during the afternoon on reports that storm warn ings had been issued for the east Flor ida coast According to reports from New Orleans. this storm was likely to enter the gulf tomorrow and expecta- tons that legislation to aid in financ. ing export business would be quickly passed also helped the late afternoon market.
 October sold up to 2S9sc and Janu. ary to 2923c. and the close was withis few points of the best. Small gin. ming figures had been expected, but the report of only 13S.ses bales ginned prior to September l was considered as indicating one of the latest reports on record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
PREACHER CHARGES NEWSPAPERS BREED
 BY PICTURE HOUSES

Selma, September s-(SpeciaD-Sensa- tional charges that newspapers were bribed by moving picture houses, were made by Rev. E. w. Gamble, Episcopa. minister, at Union church services Sun day night when he made strong plea for the passage of the censorship bill now pending in the legislature. He said the bill is impcratively needed to protect the tender minds of the young from con- tamination through vulgar and indecent pictures His onslaught against the press and the theatres. he declared. would bring about worse state el ora e. generacy in this country. than that which prevailed in Rome during her decline. was the chief topic of conversation here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
WALL STREET SEES DAY OF DULLNESS
 AMONG TRADERS
Oils, Motors and Shippings Showed Steady Strength During Slow Trad
 ing Hours
By Associated Press

New York, September S.-Stocks were active and strong on the resumption of trading today but the market soon lapsed into dullness with heavy un- dertone, owing mainly to the absence of bullish incentive. The deadlock in the steel labor, question was the chief deterrent. lack of definite developments in that quarter encouraging the shorts to extend their operations along various speculative issues.
 United States Steel Infatuated be- tween 102A and 1047 7s, closing at 10S Ss, unchanged, but allied shares, notably Crucible. were inclined to strengthen later, closing at gains.
 Trading in rails was negligible, even after tbe fairly favorable crop report, the moderate reaction in standard transportation becoming more appar- tnt after publication of Southern Paci- flee July earnings. which disclosed a heavy decrease in net operating in- come
 Almost the only elements O. consist ent strength were provided by oils, motors arJ shippings, but even in those groups considerable shifting of com Iafgmsnts was evident.
 Mexican petroleum enlivened the later dealings at an extreme advance of f2L points most of which was helt With pronounced strength in pan Amer ican petroleum, Texas company and Sinclair.
 Among specialties industrial alcohol was noteworthy for it's rise of over SIX points and several of the motor spe- .cfalties, particularly Fisher Body were strong, Totaceos also becoming firm to strong Utilities as, reported by Am 1eTican Telephone. Western Uaion, Mon stana Power were distinctly heavy
 Liberty bonds were strong, foreign issues steady and the general list little changed though slightly better, total se,ies. par value, aggregated $14,500000 Old Unitet: states bonds unchanged on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
2Q00 Pounds Gunpowder
 Sold by U. s. No Good
By Asssciatet Press

Washington, September S.-Two thtu- sand pounds of gunpowder manufactured here sold to England. then to Russia. and finally resold to the United States, turned cut to be no good. This was tho first development of an investigation started today by a House committee into financial deals connected with manufac- ture of munitions for Russia. which were paid for out of American loans.
 The session was brief. however, and the committee suspended. awaiting the col lection of data.
 Assistant Secretary Leffingwell of the treasury refused to give list of Amer- can manufacturers paid from the $l87.- o00, 900 lent Russia until he had obtained approval of the state department and possibly Ambassador Bakhmettff.
 The whole Russian record is one to be proud of" said he referring to the finan- c,al transa ctions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Live Stock qu Asxaeis4sa rrsss

Chicago. September S.-Hogs, receipts 29,00o; estimated tomorrow S0ooo; fairly active. unevenly steady to 25c higher than Saturdays average; heavy, SIS 25d 1885; medium, S1s.50d20.25; light, S19. 25G 20.35; light. light sls50dl9.75: heavy pack ing sows, smooth, sl575d1S: packing sows. rough, $1e@1675 pigs, s15.75a19
 Cattle. receipts 25,oo0; estimated tomor- rev 15,0O0: slow. Beef steers. medium heavy weight: Choice and prime s16059 IS: medium and good, $l1 .59n16. 25: com- mon, s9.5oG11.50 Light weight. good and choice, s13. 75d17.75 common and medium. s9d13.75. Butcher cattle: Heifers, s6759 1850; canners and cutters, $5.50d6.50. Veal cales Light and handy weight, ss. 50d12; feeder steers, S.75Ql2.75: stocker steers, s6. 75d1o.25; western range beef steers, sS.75Nl5.50; cows and heifers. $6. 75012.75
 Sheep, receipts 30000; estimated tomor- row 5000; higher Lambs, S4 pounds $1350p15.75; culls and common, $500 13. %; yearling wethers S1050d12 .25. Ewes, medium. good and choice, S.25Gs.75; culls and common, s2.25Q6.75.
 St. Louis. September S.-Hogs, receipts 10 500; lower; top, $19.90 bulk, s19. 400 1875; medium. $19.25@l9.9p pigs, s16@1S.75
 Cattle, receipts 13,500; lower; beef steers, medium and good, s11@1350; veal calves, $15.50a20; stock steers, s7G1025
 Sheep, receipts 5000; higher lambs, SIP. 50a15.25; yeariing wethers, s9@11.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09

Louisville & Nashville un. As %. S2 F Missouri, K. & T. 1st As ..... 64 Missouri Pac. gen. As ....... 5SA New York Central deb. 6s ..... 96 Norfolk & Western con. 6s geo. 104 Northern Pacific 4s . 7S
 Pennsylvania cons. 41ss, bid .... ssA Pennsylvania gen. 5s .... 9l1a Reading gen. As ........... SS
 Republic Iron X Steel 5s (1940). 94S St. Louis & San Fran. adj. 6s -. 6
 Seaboard Air Line adj. 5s .... AZ Southern Bell Tel 5s ........ S7as Southern Pacific con. 5s ...... 102ts Southern Railway 5s ........ S9A Southern Railway gen. As .... 64 Texas company con. 6s . 103
 Texas X Pacific 1st, bid ........ SS1s Union Pacific As ........ S3% T.. s. Steel 5s ........1 100 Virginia Carolina Chemical 5s .. 9S
 Wabash 1st bid ......,... 9Oh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Miss Dewey to Speak at w. c. T. U. Luncheon
 on DormitOry Plans

Miss Jessica Dewey, fixed post repre- sentative of the inter- departmental social hy giene board of Washington, D. C., who has been connected with the local health department, will be the principal speaker at the luncheon hour at the Woman's Christian Temperance union on Twenty first street. She will tell the young women something regarding the proposed dormitory for the Big Sisters which will bly be established here within the next two weeks In addition to this talk Edward F. Shumway, community sing organizer for the wah camp community service, will lead the singing. A splen- did programme has been arranged for th.s ccea asion and all young sIrls are in- vited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Money Market
BY ASsociated Press

New York. September s.-Mercant,le paper, 5A q5h; sterling 60day bius, All; commercial s0-day bills on banks. 4.1O&; commercial 60-day bills, 4.1oH :; demand, 4.14A: cables, AIS. Francs, demand S.32; cables, S,So. Builders, demand S67s cables. S71s. Lires, de- mand. 9.75; cables, 972 Marks, de- mand. 7-16; cables. 4la Government bonds steady; railroad bonds firm.
 Time loans steady; 60 days, 90 days and six months. 6 bid
 Call money steady; ruling rate, 5ls ; bank acceptances. , F.
 Bar Silver, 1121s. Mexican dollars S6ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Metal Market
Stopper
 23 M B D;
By Associated Press I- Canfanhar

New York, September Stopper steady; electrolytic spot, 23@23la September and November. 24; small lots of September, secondhand, 22A.
 Metal exchange quotes lead firm; spot 5.65 bid October, 5.80 bid, 6.io asked. Spelter dull to easy; St Louis delivery, spot, 7.25 bid, 7.o0 asked; Oc- tober. 7.60 offered.
 At London, spot copper. f101 Is Sd; futures, f101 7s 6d electrolytic, spot. f110; futures. f120. Tin. spot. f2s2 12s: futures. s285 IS 6d Lead. spot. f25 1s Sd; futures, f25 17s Sd. Spelter. spot, $40 5s futures. Al 5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, September S.-Storm news proved the deciding factor in the trading in cotton today, the market bulging strongly in the last few minutes of busi- ness and going to new high levels for the day, but stating that thet tropical dis turbance which has recently been hov- ering in the West Indies would be cen- tered over Florida tonight. At the low levels prices were IS to 52 points under the close of Saturday, the final advance carrying the trading months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Naval Stores

Savannah. Ga, September S-Turpentine steady 1.54al.551s; sales, 25o; receipts 6S5; stock S921
 Rosin. firm, sales, 725: receipts, 125l: shipments 24S7; stock, 44.s61.
 Quote: B. 15S0; D. 1850; E, 16.9o; F, HAS: Fl, 17.75a9O; I. tSS5095; K, 19. 70a2.O5i M, 2o2oaso N, 2l.7eaSO VIC, 22.so wv 23.O5A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Hubbard Bros. & Go

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square, Y Members New ork Cotton Ex change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange New York Produce Exchange, Assoc ated Members Liverpool Cotton Asso- ciations. Orders solicited for the pur chase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seel oil for future delivery. Specis attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cotton for deliv- cry Correspondence invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Sugar Market.
BY Assoclstsd Press

New York, September S.-The local mar ket for raw sugar was unchanged at 7.2Sc for centrifugal to the refner. The board reported no purchases. In refined prices remain at the % level for fine granulated. Meltings continue to increase and re- liners are delivering as fast as possible on old orders so that they are expected to be in the market again in the near fu- ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
LiverpoOl Cotton


 Liverpool, September S.-Spot cotton in good demand; prices easier; good mid ding. 19.11d; fully middling, 1S.61d mid ding. 1S.0ld; low middling, Is .26d; good ordinary, 1461d; ordinary, 14.06d. Sales, 1000 bales, including 46OO American. Re- ceipts, 57,0o0 bales, including 54,0O0 Amer ican. Futures closed barely steady. Sep tember S.22d October, S.22d: January, 1S.2d: March, 1s.O9d; May. 17.esd; July, r .S4d