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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
CERMANY'S SHORTAGE
OF COTTON ESTIMATED
SUBSTITUTE NOT FOUND
TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
One Fourth of Entire Worlds
Supply Needed by
Enemy.

Washington, March 20-Germany's
cotton shortage Is estimated to be
100000 bales of 500 pounds each. in
official dispatches based on the opin-
ion Of European experts and made
public today.
When Germany began hostilities in
1914. the country had on hand only
about 100000 bales Of raw and manu-
factured cotton, supply sufficient for
three Or four months. The pre-war
consumption has been 100000 bales
annually, much OF which was eX-
ported, but the cessation OF exports
was fully offset by military needs,
so that the country's requirements
were not lessened. The stocks on
hand were supplemented to the eX-
tent OF 100000 bales by seizures in
invaded districts.
Many expedierts were described as
having been used by the central pow
ers to obtain the staple through neu-
trail countries and in the first three
years reasonably large quantities Of
cotton goods" were imported in that
way.
German sources estimate that 600,-
900 bales were purchased from the
land, and 175.000 bales from Switzer-
land, before the blockade was made
entirely effective, up to the end II
1917. The amount obtained in 1913
was not known.
Purchased by Germany,
A total Of 100000 bales were also
acquired in Asia Minor and Russian
Turkestan. Cotton purchased by Ger
man interests, which were unable TO
export it from neutral countries is
estimated at 100000 bales Of which
100000 bales are stored in Scandi-
navia, Holland and Spain. and Co.
900 bales in Switzerland.
Substitutes for cotton. made from
paper, nettles. etc, were not very
successful and only ten per cent. Of
Germany's normal domestic cotton
consumption was met in that way.
according to the estimates Or about
100000 bales in three years.
Based on the above information. i,
was estimated that of Germauy's
average need of 5000 900 bales in four
years. only about S,5OoOOO bales had
been supplied.
Loss Of Lorraine.
In determining the cotton ration 20
be supplied Germany. it was pointed
out, the loss Of Alsace and Lorraine
must be taken into consideration.
Those provinces included twenty fiyC
per cent. OF the spindle and loom
capacity OF the country. so that the
annual requirements have been re-
duced to perhaps 100000 bales. Nir-
tually all factories were said 70 bc
in great need of repair and % .oss Of
three or four months working time
was estimated to he necessary to put
the machinery. injured by working on
substitutes. in good condition.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
COW BOYS ON
WAY TO BORDER
Release of Ten RanChmen
Held by Mexican Bandits
Obtained.
$500 RANSOM PAID
Vil1e's Commander, Martin
Lopez, Gets Warren Cat
tie COMPANY Money!.
$500 RANSOM PAID

Ell Paso, Tex, March IA tele-
gram was received here this after
noon from Hachita, N. M. stating
that one of the nine cowboys from
the Ojitos ranch, in northwestern
chihuahua, had reached the border
late yesterday and reported Bunk
Spencer, negro foreman of the Ojitos
ranch, had been released by Martin
Lopez and was returning to Ojitos
together with the eight other MeXi-
can cowboys held by Villas COM
nander.
The release of Spencer and the
cowboys was obtained by the pay
ment of $4,000 ransom by the War
rem Cattle company.
Villa Releases Mormons, th
JaIIrez. Mex, March 20s4-A tele-
gran was received here today from,
,lBigt!ea a. B. Call, Of the Mormon set
'tlement at Colonia bublan, statins
that Bishop J. c. Bentley, Charles r.
Whetten, head missionary of the
church, and Albert Tietjen, another
Mormon, had been released by Fran
cisco Villas troops. and hac arrived
at a logging camp sixty miles south
Of Colonia Dublan and 1S3 miles be-
low the border.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
HON. ]. H. BESSANT
KILLED ON CAPITOL HILL
AUTO D AS HE'S DOWN
TEPPER TERRACE.
Dan Wolfenbarger and Other
House Members Sc
riously Injured.

Nashville, Tenn March 20.-An au-
tomobile in which five members or
the state house Of representatives
were riding on Capitol Hill at noon
escaped from the control of the ne
gro chauffeur and plunged over AN
cmbankment. Representative j. II.
Bessant. of DYER county, was killed.
Dan Wolfenbarger, of Granger
county. was dangerously injured in
ternally, and NJ. G. Long OF Robert
son, was Injured about the head. The
brakes on the car gave way on the
steep incline, the car dashed over the
bluff and straddled a tree. Three
other legislators in the car jumped
and escaped injury.
Details Of Accident.
Nashville, March 20,-(Speclal)- -
Representative J. II. b S a n {, OF
Dyer county, was killed, Representa-
tive Dan Wolfenberger, of Granger
county, was dangerously injured in
ternally and Representative Martin
Long, of Robertson county, was badly
cut about the head and face when
an automobile in which they were
riding plunged over the high bluff on
the road encircling the north end of
the state capitol shortly after noon
today.
The legislators were leaving the
statehouse when the brakes on their
automobile refused to work and al
lowed the car to take the fatal plunge.
Representatives Joe Wade and An
derson, of Knox county. and J. NJ.
Martin. Of Washington, were also oc-
cupants of the car. but were not in
iured.
The colored chauffeur. Lowell Ian
don. was not hurt. He was absolved
from all blame by Representative
Harris. who declared they We're NOV
ing slowly down the steep incline
when the brake refused 10 work and
allowed the car 10 get beyond the
control Of the driver and plunged over
the cliff. The injured were rushed
to the hospital.
Representative Woltenbergcr's con-
dition is considered very serious
The car is left hanging over tho
rocky ledge of the cliff. partly strad-
ding a tree. All the occupants Of
the car endeavored TO jump when Tho
brakes failed to grip the wheels. and
only those who survive the accident
were fortunate in landing before the
car took the fatal dive.
The dinner in honor Of the general
assembly and the governor at the hp-
ricultural and Industrial state Nor
nal. which was scheduled for noon.
was called off. Both houses will meet
in solemn session this afternoon n
. o'clock 10 adopt resolutions and ap-
point suitable committees i'm coHrcc-
tion with the death of Mr.. Bcssan%
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
UNOFFICIAL ADVICES SAY JAP
POLICE ATTACKED U. S. SOLDIERS

Washington, 20(A P.)-Severa
the II
ing a complete
from Consul Heintzleman a
Tsin before deciding what shall be taken
reaching
made tack American soldiers
here government making n
at
officials discuss these informal
officials clearly
the affair Is borne
reservations would be the japanese
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
POLISH GOVERNMENT
ON VERGE OF COLLAPSE
LEMBERG THREATENED BY
UKRAINIANS.
Peace Conference Renews Eff
forts to Patch Up Peace
Between Factions.

Paris. March 20.-U. n. S.)-The
new Polish government. headed By
Tgnace ian Paderewski, is threatened
with collapse, if the Ukrainians cap
ture the city Of Lemberg. where there
has been hard fighting lately, ac-
cording to information reaching The
council OF fen from Warsaw today.
1t was learned from the same source
that the Ukrainians may be victorious
over the Poles at Lemberg. a.
In the meanwhile the conferences
has decided to renew its efforts to
induce the Poles and the Ukrainians
10 agree TO an armistice. despite the
fact that the allied mission was fired
upon when it made an earlier attempt
10 bring about 4 truce.
One result of the conference held
yesterday on Polish and Ukrain.an
Aostilitieis will be the speeding up OF
provisions for the transportation of
Gen. Hallers' two British divisions
FROM France to Dantlg.
The landing of the Polish troops zt
D-ntzig viii be carried out under the
protection Of allied warships if the
Germans threaten to interfere.
Whether or not the allies will oe
successful III terminating hostilities
between this Poles and Ukrainians in
the cast IS not certain. but it is un-
3liS.0od that the premiers are not
sau-Uile over the outcome.
The conference ii5s not vet decided
;l-t I.snl5cr- shall be ceded TO P5-
land. Fer .ne moment they are
meu=ig S-sk.ag 90 erG the bloodshed-
Nn@ths- PO,au5 CT Ukrainia will get
LsTbegg - be settled later when
tAe CouHCil f57Scs the so,-thern boz
DER Of Folard
The al!cc2tfca u shipping fo- tie
tran sDOftl.fna os the two Polish
divisions from France viii probably
delay the. repatriation OF American,
Canadian and Australian troops.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
ANARCHY VS..
Law AND ORDER
Necessity for Settlement of
Worlds Problems Grows
Most Intense.
FACTOR OF CONFERENCE
President and Premiers Are
Directing All Matters.
Others Watch.
FACTOR OF CONFERENCE
(By John Edwin Nevin.)

(By John EDWIN NeNin.)
Paris, March 20.-u. n. S.)-The
worlds problems are now resolved
in a race between the forces of an.
archy and those of law and order
The necessity for : settlement is
most intense. Unless the first treaty
of peace is completed within a month
the result will certainly be most
serious to civ Gticn.
This statem s made by one OF the
biggest factf : 1t the peace con-
ference, shoy g st exactly what in
siders feel I : srninG the need for
haste in 81 : something accom-
plished whi =. i'll permit the worlds
affairs to 8 diverted into normal
channels : % explains why Prcsi-
dent Wilsfe* taking no time FER rest
nor alnlosts- perative outdoor axer
else, butt. avoting all of his wax
ing hourS speeding UP the peace
conferen Machinery.
President Wilson, Premier Lloyd
George and Premier Clemenceau are
deciding all matters. The other dele
gates are on longer real factors here.
President Wilson and Premier
Lloyd George are in complete accord.
Premier Clemenceau has differed on
some amtters but the differences were
more on details than on principles.
There is no longer any talk here
of preliminary treaty" The docu-
ment now under consideration has
been officially named 'the first
treaty" The name describes it eX-
actly.
This document, when submitted for
signatures, will contain all of the i'm
portant problems which can be set
tied by the conference. Also, it will
refer to many ordinarily great prob
lens 20 later day settlement under
the league of nations.
The peace commissioners poineed
out today that the first treaty must
more or less include every possible
final agreeemnt. This was the COM
pelling influence behind President
Wilson's demand that the league Of
nations constitution be made a part
of all treaties.
Bringing the league Of nations into
being gives opportunity to submit to
rev detailed territorial alignments
and limitations.
Furthermore. it allows that com
pletion of the mandatory system 70"
the former German colonies and
other such problems, tightening the
actual burden Of the peace confer
ence.
The first treaty will remain in COM
pletsr furee Until sS:sse seaguc ',f ~nsf-
tions allows the re-dratting of n later
one, probably in May.
what difference does it make how
long the first treaty is to remain eff
fective, a month, year, o. even
longer, so long as it accomplishes its
objects?" said British delegate to-
day. His comment fairly represents
the viewpoint of the anglo American
leaders at the conference.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
DOCTOR PLEADS INNOCENT
Long Beach Man Charged With Kill.
inn Wifi

Long Beach. \. Y, March COR,
Walter Keene wilkins pleaded not
guilty when arraigned before Justice
of the Peace Coleman today on n
charge of murder in the first degree
in having killed his wife az their
home here Feb. %. He was remandcd
without bail TO the Nassau county
Jail at Mineola. Mrs. wilkins died
after being struck over the head with
a hammer. and DR.. Wilkins told the
police he and his wife had been at
tackled by burglars.
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18th Parades in RaIeiqh.

IN 'Nt' a. ooes w ndiSlgl'
Newport News. Va, March 90
although no definite date has been
announced, it was indicated today
mat the 113th field artillery, 30th di-
vision, would entrain Sunday for
Raleigh, N. c., where 1t will be pa
raded before going to Camp Jack
son for rehabilitation. The unit is
composed of North Carolina national
guard.
Ohio Casuals Arrive.
New York, March 20.-Bringing
casualty company No. 1873, compris-
ING officers and 102 enlisted men OF
|Ohio, the steamship Maumee arrived
here today from Brest. These troops
ARE assigned to Camp Merritt.
III Seven Troop Ships Due.
New York, March 20.-Seven trans
tports are due in New York today
With a total of S,2S5 American SOL
|diers. .......
The Louisville, from Brest. has
H.253 soldiers, including about zoo
'sick or wounded, As nurses, 2 naval
|officers, "a wives of soldiers and 81
wives OF sailors.
The Argentina, from Marseilles,
has s casual companies. . special
casual companies (coloredD, trans
|portation corps Nos. 104 and 81, a
total of 1,165.
The Francesca, from Marseilles,
Fs3 men. has 106 casual companies.
The Dakota from st. TazaiTe, with
d $40 men. has the 137th aero squad
fon. the 18th aero squadron and the
f7th engineers complete. 4S officers
ind 1,349 men.
1 The Giuseppe Verdi. from Mar
BELLIES, 1921 men. has transporta-
zion corps companies. 13 casual COM
5panies, II nurses and 81 civilians.
THE Italia. from Marseilles, 1.010
Snen. has Is casual companies. ord
Snance convoy detachment of 4 Off
fers and men, 1 casual officer of
! he medical corns and . civilians.
Raleigh Event Delayed.
Washington, March 20.-(A. PO-
WAR department officials early today
ktated that no request for routing had
been received from the commanding
|bfficer of the 113th artillery. Thirtieth
|livision. now at Camp Stuart. and
that consequently II was not known
when the unit would leave for Ra-
leigh to be paraded before going to
lamp jackson for demohilization.
frhe movement rests with the COM
handing officer. Col. Albert Cox. who.
II was expected. would request rout-
Ing some time today.
9th Engineers Complete.
Eighteen hundred and twenty over
keas troops arrived here today from
Et Nazaire on the transport Dakotan.
h rnits aboard included the Twenty
Feventh engineers complete. with 43
bficers and 1,s4e enlisted men. the
eth and 1s7th aero squadrons and
IA sual company.
-Four Deaths at Sea.
+ New York. March on.-There were
Dur deaf tbs on the Dakotan during
he trans Atlantic VOYAGE: Wagner
Tancis T. Scot:. of Oakland. CAL at
"ho5 - - Twe1-v- seV~--th eng
----i 49, I----,s e. r7-n'l Of Sqgi-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
AGAIN INTERRUPTED
Allied Farley With Germans as
to Poles Was on Eve of
Anraennent

Paris. March 20.-Negotia-
tions between the interallied
commission and the German
governments representatives
at Posen has again been inter
rupted at a time when a result
seemed about to be reached.
Il is said this was the result
os the evasive attitude Of the
German government. Dis
matches state the German high
command appears to be in open
conflict with the Berlin cabinet
and will not undertake TO re-
sDect an srmistice between the
Germans and Poles.
A decision in keeping with
the situation is expected to-
morrow.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
LLOYD GEORGE NEEDED
Al Home Owing to Labor Troubles
Would Hasten Peace.


Would Hasten Peace.
Paris. March s.D-L' Homme
Libre, discussing the appeal Of Presi-
dent Wilson. Premier Clemenceau and
Premier Orlando to Premier Lloyd
George. that he remain in Paris until
the chief questions connected with
peace should be settled. emphasizes
that the critical situation In Great Brit
ain arising from labor troubles which
the British premier is facing. is suffi
cient to explain his impatience TO re-
turn to London. The newspaper ADDS
that Mr.. Lloyd George is confronted TO
greater extent than any other gov
ernment head with the duty of estab-
fishing peace and serving the interests
of the working classes.
"On the morrow Of the great Euro
pean conflict and the eve OF a new era
which imperiouslv demands close ma
tional unity. L'Homme Libre says,
Great Britain is in the throes OF in
ternal dissensions. Mr.. Lloyd George
is anxious to conclude peace rapidly.
as he is to preserve concord among
the people Of Great Britain. Both OF
thesx, aims are insepa-7telT iinked."
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
SECOND VERDICT SAME
Socialist Leader Again Found Guilty
of ESPIONAGE.

Erie, Pa, March 2O.-Ralph W. Til
lotson. socialist leader, retired on
charges of violating the espionage
act. was found guilty for a second
time by jury in United States dis
trict court today. Tillotson was twice
a candidate for mayor of Erie. It
was alleged that he spread anti
American propaganda and endea-
vored to interfere with the carrying
ol,+ of the draft
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
HOLD SECRET SESSION.
BIG STRIKE DISCUSSEQ

Atlanta, Ga, March 20.--A
general conference Of union
representative have been in
secret session since 1 PM, at
the Kimball house. II is un-
derstood that a general strike
on all southeastern railroads is
being discussed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
MUST MAKE WAR LATER.
litsle German Children Taught
Lesson of Revenae.


Paris, March 20.-G y. S.)--
That Germany is already look
ing forward to another war
was revealed today by Gen.
Diaz, chief Of the Italian gen.
eral staff. who has just ar
rived in Paris. In an interview
on the disquieting situation
in Germany. Gen. Diaz said
that the German infant classes
are being taught as follows:
"Who conquered Alsacc-Lor-
raine?'
"The Germans"
"Who re-took Alssce
raine -
"The French
Who viii Te-tshs Aislce-
Lorraine
we cnildIen."
Thus. added Gen, Disz. the
children are being persuaded
that they must make Wur la-et.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
INFANTRY MEN DUE
Units 5f if7th and f1sth Scheduled 20
land at Charleston March 80.

Charleston. :. G., March 21.-Oi6-
cial adviccs received by southeastern
Department headquarters late today
stated that the transport pocahontas.
which sailed from st. Nczaire On
March le with nearly 5000 officers
and men OF -hc Thirtieth division has
hcen diverted from Newport News 80
Charleston. she is due here nboue
March 90. Units o. the 1l7th arS
1fs1h infantry and 2 Yals srs
"a ----sa1
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
SPANISH PREMIER LIKE
WILSON IN ATTITUDE

Madrid, March 20.-Premier
Romanones told the Associated
Press today he was partisan
OF the league of nations "in the
same sense and scope as Presi-
dent Wilson,"
+ Spain is ready to collaborate
with other nations to her ut
most ability to establish the
league and is willing to make
whatever sacrifices are within
her power to secure its sue
cess" he added.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
BOLSHEVIK ARMY FORCES
FRENCH TO WITHDRAW
Strong Effort Launched to Drive Allies From
Ukraine Before Spring. rs
Virtually All of the Rich Area Known as "Granary Of
Russia" Now in the Hands Of Extremists - Men ~
Bolshevik Forces Are Returning to Odessa.

Copenhagen March 2OIhe Poles have been forced OF
Pins by the bohvi forces according to information from
Warsaw today Pnsl is important city 100 miles east OF
Warsaw. -
Poles are v nobi'4ng all 1901
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
Bolshevil1i Lost 5000.

London March 20Nirtualy all Of the Ukraine is IA
the hands The bohev according advces reaching Lon
don today. In heavy lighting at N.ol1v northeast of Odessa,
the bolshcv lost between 5000 and 5000, but forced the,
French garrison, after fierce lighting. withdraw to Odessa
Further the advccs add the bolsevik have reached
the Isthmns Of Perekup. leadina to the Crimea -a
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-20
POLAND RECOGNIZED

Belgium Follows Other Nations N
Notice Of New Government.
Brussels. March 20. Belgium has
recognized the indcpcndence o. Po-
lcnd.
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The Washington times., 1919-05-10
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Main 42o

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