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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
ARMY PEACE
BASIS To Be
MADE 175,OO0
Senate Bill Sent to Con
ference With Limit of
Force Fixed.

Warrington, Feb. 19.-The peace
time army Of the United States for
the year beginning next July l, has
been fixed at 175,000, the number
OF men authorized by the national
defense act of 1915, under a senate
bill sent TO conference today after
passage last night by the house. In
voting to sustain a point of order,
and to substitute the senate meas
ura, for the temporary army pro-
viaicn Of the annual army approp-
Tiation bill, the house refused the
request of the war department for
q military establishment for the
next year OF approximately $4,000
officers and men.
AZ tho bill passed the house IN
virtually tho same form as enacted
by tha senate. the conferees will
>hava for consideration only the
M%aae amendments fixing the per-
iod >of enlistment IN the new army
at ono year and fixing the pay for
enlisted men at $50 q month.
Pass Army Appropriation.
Immediately after passing the
temporary army bin the house
adopted the annual army appro-
priation bill setting aside 81 ,070, ,000,-
600 for the war department for the
next fiscal year. On points Of or
der Legislative provisions of the
measure were stricken out. These
included the temporary army pro-
vision, the section revoking the au-
thority Of the president under the
0verman act to consolidate or Gre
ats new bureaus IN the war de-
Partment and the provision prohib-
fling the wearing Of service chew
Fbns.
Tho appropriation bin was sent
TO the senate today. Its passage
there at this session is regarded by
leaders as doubtful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
PREMIER OF FRANCE SHOT
BY WOULD Be ASSASSIN:
WOUNDS NOT DANGEROUS
SHOOTING NOT TO
DELAY BUSINESS
PEACE PARLEY

Paris, Feb. 19-The American
delegates to the peace conference
when they learned Of the attempt
on the life Of Premier Clemenceau
today began to consider the effect
of the event upon their own plans
in connection with the conference.
On the assumption that the official
reports minimizing the nature Of
M Clemenceau's injuries were cor
rect, the belief was expressed that
there would not be any great de-
lay in the execution of the com
prehensive plans laid out for the
proceedings of the peace confer
ence, during the absence OF Presi-
dent Wilson and David Lloyd
George, the British premier.
Premier Clemenceau, when he
was shot, was on his way to a con-
ference with Colonel f. NJ. House.
of the American peace delegation.
and Arthur ]. Balfour. the British
foreign secretary.
The news of the attempted assas-
sination reached Colonel House
just as he was starting from the
Hotel de Crillon.
Word soon came that the first eX-
cited reports exceeded the pre-
mier's wound, which was not seri-
Gus, but it was realized that owing
to his advanced age it might be a
considerable time before he would
be able to give his personal atten-
tion to the completion of the peace
conference work.
Since M. CIemenceau had several
matters under negotiation, 1T fol-
lows that SO far as these are con-
cerned, there must be a suspension
of activity for the time being. AS
a matter OF fact these subjects
were Of vast importance as affect
ing the whole plan Of the confer
Aence's operation, inasmuch as they
related to the consummation of an
early treaty Of peace.
There had already been some dis
cussion of this situation privately
between the premiers of various
powers and it is believed that all
were in accord regarding the wis
dom of speedy action with the ex-
ception of Premier Clemenceau him
self. The French government,
while desirous of an early peace.
doubted whether the moment had
yet arrived when this could be ar
ranged without great danger of
sacrificing the fruits of victory,
and it had pointed out 20 the other
uuh I'd cd
grave omissions on the part of
Germany TO comply with the terms
of the armistice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
ATTEMPT MADE on life OF CLEkAEN NCEAU
PRESIDENT TO
REACH BOSTON
SUNDAY NIGHT
Expected to Ask Sup
port of League in
Monday Speech.

washington. FeD. less
dispatches to the white house today
from the presid entail transport
George Washington indicated that
the ship might reach Boston har-
Dor Sunday night. In that event
President Wilson probably would
remain abroad until Monday morn
ing. and deliver his address in Bos-
ton some time during that day.
The Boston speech is expected by
administration officials to be con-
fined almost entirely TO an appeal
to the country for support OF the
league OF nations.
VIII Show Need Of League.
It was said today that the presi-
dent probably would utilize the op-
portunity to take the public into
his confidence as to the need for
such a league, but that he would
reserve any detailed explanation of
stitution for his conference with
members Of congress and an ad-
dress to congress on the subject,
which he probably will deliver
soon after arrival In Washington.
Secretary Tumuity has arranged
to go to Boston Friday to complete
arrangements for the presidents
address and to be ready to confer
with the president on the situation
at homo,
Boston Plans Radio Greeting.
Boston. Feb. 1s-PianS for
greeting President Wilson by wire
less telephone as he approaches
this port On the steamer George
Washington for the visit he will
make hero next Monday were ad-
vaneed today by army officials.
Cooperating with a radio research
laboratory. Major Foster Veiten-
heimer, chief signal officer of the
northeastern department, arranged
the apparatus which will be placed
at the disposal OF Mayor Andrew j.
Peters. to extend the ctty's well
come.
1t may be possible to reach the
George Washington when she Is
from $50 to $50 miles off shore.
Whether the president can return
the greeting was a question that
was unsettled today, because of a
lack OF knowledge Of equipment On
his steamer.
VIII Garry 700 Miles.
4 radio telegraph set can be
used to hear telephone conversa-
tion, and q low range radio teIe-
phone set probably will pick up
the voice within 700 miles under
good conditions, according to
Major Veitenheimer, but high
powered telephone transmitting
apparatus is necessary to initiate
a conversation,
Major Veitenhefmer said that 1t
was expected that the George
Washington would be within call
of radio telegraph stations tonight
or tomorrow, and arrangements
for the telephone conversation
would be completed by wireless
telegraph as soon as communtca-
tjo0 waa agfa hJjahad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
u. s. VOTE SYSTEM
IS FOLLOWED IN
POLES ELECTION

Washington. Feb. 19.-American
election methods and machinery
were used IN the recent national
election IN Poland. the Polish bu-
reau here advised today in dis
patches from WarsaN. Many OF the
methods used, the dispatches said,
Here at the suggestion OF Premier
Paderewski, who with his wife
were not permitted to vote through
lack of sufficient residence in the
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
The Weather

Unsettled weather tonight and
Thursday with rain or snow Thurs
day. Somewhat warmer tonight
with ;he lowest temperature near
freezing.
Temperature at a. m, &c; high
est yesterday, "a; lowest last night,
&c.
Velocity of wind at : a. m, z
miles per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at D. m, g. !;
at a. m, 80.
Stage of water, 81, a fall of -
IN last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Meteorological
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
COURT MOVE MAY
BE MADE TO STOP
WORLD RING BOUT

St Louis, Mo, Feb. 19.-That an
Injunction may be asked for to
stop the Willard-Dempsey worlds
heavyweight championship match
unless the contractural interests of
John R. Reisler, of New York. and
Tulsa Okla, in Jack Dempsey are
recognized, is the statement of A.
NJ. Frumberg, an attorney repre-
senting Reisler, in a statement to
the Post Dispatch today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
CHICAGO SCHOOL
FOR WOUNDED MEN
NOW IN OPERATION

Chicago, Feb. 19.-The first of a
number Of classes for wounded SOL
diers to be opened in public school
buildings under authority of the
board Of education is in operation
here today. Seventy-ffve conva-
1escent men from the United States
army hospital No. 30, were assign
ed to classes IN commercial and
mechanical work at the Wendell
Phillips high school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
LATE BULLETINS

Berlin, Feb. 19.-The BR-
varian government Is facing
a serious internal situation,
according to dispatches received
here.
Warsaw, Feb. 19.-(3eneraI
Joseph Pllsudski has an
n0unced his intention Of re-
signing as chief of the Polish
state.
Springfield, Ill. Feb. 19-In-
vestigatiOn by the attorney
general of the state to deter
mine whether the Consumers
company of Chicago Is holding
real estate in violation of the
Illinois corporation law. is
asked In a resolution intro
duced In the senate today by
Senator John j. BOehm of CHI
cago. The resolution was re-
ferred TO the judiciary commit
tee.
Joplin, NO.. Feb. I9.-Three
men were killed Instantly in
an explosion of the mix house
OF the General Explosives COM
pany, north of Joplin, this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
VIENNA RETURNS
SHOW SOCIALIST
CANDIDATES WIN

Basel, Feb. e.-Dispatches from
Vienna give definite results of the
baIlotlng for the national assem-
biY-6n Sunday. Seventy Socialists,
~ Christian Socialists. rs of vari-
Gus groups, 3 candidates Of the
Syrian Peasants league, l Czech
and I German were elected.
The national state council will
examine the question of representa-
Hon from occupied territory in Ger
man Bohemia where elections could
not be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
P0INDEXTER
RAPS WORLD
LEAGUE IDEA
Calls 1t Violation of u.
S. Constitution and
Dangerous.

Washington, Feb 19.-In the
first prepared address on the
league of nations delivered in the
senate since the constitution of the
proposed league was made public
Senator Poindexter of Washington,
Republican, today declared the en-
trance of the United States into the
league would mean a surrender Of
American rights, privileges and
sovereignty, the abandonment OF
the Monroe doctrine and a viola
tion of the constitution. The con-
stitution of the league. he asserted,
was conflicting. indefinite and un-
certain, and the machinery which
it proposes to set up similar to
the soviet government of Russia. 3"
NO such colossal burden or en-
tangling alliance was ever before
conceived in the world" the SEN
atOr said, instead of being an in
strument of peace it is the fertile
seed of war-the dragons teeth
from which, when sown, armed
soldiers will spring up"
Through participation in the
drafting the leagues constitution
Senator Poindexter declared the
United States had been led to
point where I'VE are now facing an
abyss" II the senate should ratify
the proposed constitution and
sanction the entrance of the United
States into a league of nations.
without submission Of the question
ito the American people in a po-
litfcal campaign where it shall
have been made the issue and upon
which they will have an opportun-
ity to render judgment in an cleo
tion," he declared, the self gov
ernment in America will have dis
appeared"
VIII Determine Policy.
TN adopting or rejecting this
constitution" said Mr.. Poindexter,
and thereby becoming Or not be-
coming a member of the league es-
tablished under it, the government
and the people of the Unitec
States will determine whether
they are to remain the great SOW
ereign and Independent nation, a
people controlling their own des-
tiny, determining for themselves
the extent of their military prepa-
rations, the size of their armies
and navies, and establishing for
themselves their International re-
lations; or whether they are to
merge their destinies with those OF
other nations of the world. sharing
their burdens, participating in
their quarrels and becoming a
party to all international compIi-
cations"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
GRAVE OF QUENTIN
VISITED BY MOTHER

Paris, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt, accompanied by her
son, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, visited the grave of
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt near
Fere-en-Tardenois yesterday, and
placed flowers on the simple mon
ument which marks her sons last
resting place. The grave is being
carefully tended by the Inhabitants
of the locality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
AUSTRO REPUBLIC
TO DEMAND THAT
RULER ABDICATE

Vienna, Tuesday, Feb. 1S.-Presi-
dent Seitz of the German Austrian
republic. in a speech yesterday de-
clared that the republic was firm
ly established and the Hapsburg
dynasty was a thing Of the past.
He said that the formal abdication
Of the throne would be demanded
from Former Emperor Charles.
who up to this time had only with
drawn from the government. and
had not abdicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
OIL IMPORTS INCREASE.

Washington. Feb. 19.-Despite
embargoes and other restrictions
imposed by the Mexican govern
ment, oil imports from the south
ern republic are steadily increas-
ing, the commerce department to-
day informed the senate commerce
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
ITALY REJECTS
PLAN TO SOLVE
LAND DISPUTES
Peace Meet Settlement
of Territory Claims
Is Refused.

Paris, Feb. 19-The italian
delegation has informed the
secretary OF the peace confer
ence, that it cannot accept the
proposal for the arbitration of
Italian and JugO-Slav claims in
D8Ematia-
7 When the Jugo-Slav claims
for territory on the eastern
bank of the Adriatic came
before the supreme council of the
peace council it was tentatively de-
cided that they should be referred
to the committee to which was en-
trusted the examination of Ru-
mania demands, says a Havas re-
port. Baron Sonnino, the Italian
foreign minister, objected to this
plan, however, declaring that treat
les dealing with those territories
had been concluded between Italy,
France and Great Britain in Feb
ruary, 1916. He said that these
treaties were still in existence and
consequently the signatories alone
were qualified to modify them, act
ing in agreement, it is said.
This objection was supported by
Premier Clemenceau of France, but
A. J. BalfOur. British secretary of
state for foreign affairs, proposed a
compromise, which was adopted.
This stipulated that claims regard
ing Bulgaria and Austria-Hungary
should be referred to a special COM
mission while the Adriatic question
should be reserved.
The representatives of France on
the higher economic council, it is
announced, will be Etienne Clemen-
tel, minister of commerce; Louis l..
klotz, minister of finance, and
Louis LOucheur, minister of recon-
struction.
Rome Press Indignant.
Rome, Tuesday. Feb. 1S.-The
Italian press Indignantly condemns
the step taken by the Jugo-Slavs in
asking that President Wilson arbi-
trate conflicting claims to territor-
les along the Adriatic. The EpOca
says:
Arbitration is means for avoid
ing war, not concluding it when it
has already been decided by arms"
Italy can despise the unworthy
attacks brought against her." says
the Idea NaZionale. She must
keep a sharp lookout and have
faith in herself In that way she
was able to give her hereditary en-
emy a noble battle. We must be
firm at Paris so that her best blood
shall not have been shed in vain"
The Corriere de Itali says:
1t is to be foreseen that the Jugo-
Slavs and their friends will take ad-
vantage of the effect of the Italian
refusal to submit territorial claims
to arbitration on public opinion
other countries, especially Ameri-
ca. But this attempt, we do not
doubt, will fail"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
French "Tiger" Grapples
With Assailant Who Is
Believed Russian.

Paris, Feb. ~. Georges
CIemenceau. Frances aged, but
vigorous premier, was shot at
and slightly wounded this
morning aS he was entering his
automobile for q drive.
Five shOis were fired by the
assassin and It was Rt first re-
ported that the premier had
been wounded in the head. 1t
developed later, however, that
the wounds were in M. Ciemen-
ceau's back and shoulder and
he apparently Is not dangerous
Iy hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
NAMED RED CROSS ENVOY.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Appoint-
mert of Lieutenant Colonel Robert
E. Olds, Of St. Paul, Mimi, as Red
Cross commissioner for Europe,
was announced today in a dispatch
from Paris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
SURRENDER 1sGsa8 CARS.

London, Feb. 19.-Up 20 Feb. "A,
the Germans had surrendered to
the British 126,S2e freight cars
md 4,065 locomotives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
NEARING JURY STILL OUT.

New York, Feb. 19.-The Jury
celebrating the espionage law
;harges against Scot< Nearing and
he American Socialist society. had
ioc reached a verdict at noon to-
lay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19

Continued On Page Threel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19

M c m b er of Audit
Bureau of Circulations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19

A ; s o ciated PresaE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-16

ure on account Of the rocks which
were encountered. In the second
drilling a, depth of nearly 100 feet was
reached. when another bed Of solid
rock was encountered, which could
only be penetrated with charge OF
dynamite. Saturday afternoon ten
pounds Of the explosive were lowered
into the well and set off by an cleo
trio current. Mayor J. Adair closed
the switch which set of the charge.
Nothing but smoke came to the sur
face, and IT is not yet known whether
the rock has been successfully pene-
trated. ~
The town has purchased the lot Just
east Of the electric plant, owned by
Mrs. Cuthbertson. the consideration
being 1880. A coal bin, with capa-
city for at least five car loads Will be
erected On this property. and possibly
large supply tanE
A commercial club has organized,
with about forty members enrolled.
C. H. Hall was elected president. Gid
don has long felt the need Of such an
organization. and this is the third time
that one has been attempted in the
last sixteen years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-16
AAMproNMLL sIr.
prsparations Complete For Homseem-
/, inc on Friday.

A
Special to imes-ftepublican.
Hampton. Oct. 1s.--Preparations are
oil made for the big soldiers and sail
ors' Homecoming here Friday. street
decorations are In place. plans are
completed for the big free feed, and 1t
only remains for the time to come, and
Hampton will show her guests the big
gest celebration ever put on here or
any Mnd--and that means considerable.
The dinner will be ready In the Muir
ply building ut 1880 and will be serv-
ed from that time until all are served.
The committee request that everyone
who possibly can should bring their
own drinking cup, 1t is manifestly i'm
possible to supply 5000 or 10000 peo-
pie with drinking cups--for that many
! visitors are expected. Autos will be
parked free at the West Side, school
grounds.
The program of sports will be "A con-
tinuous performance, beginning at
o'clock. Band concerts by the Waiver
ly and Hampton bands will be given
turnout the afternoon at different
downtown points.
J Thru the Red Cross arrangements
are made whereby Lieut.. Ward, assist
y
tunda Of the court house after $3.50
Friday morning to furnish all soldiers
having their discharges, with their
victory button. Soldiers should also
wear their uniforms. -
The following program Is announced
at Mott athletic field: r'9
1:15--Band concert.
1:30--Address by Hon. N. E. Kendall.
2:15--Basketb bail. Hampton VS.. Alex
ander girls.
3:45-Gas mask race by soldiers.
3-Wheel barrow polo, soldiers vs..
sailors.
8: so-wrestling match, Prehn VS..
Myre.
4:I5-Boxing match, Roberts VS.. OAR
rah.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. boxing match, five
rounds between two fast boxers from
Camp Dodge.
5-Football. Hampton VS.. Iowa Falls
high school team.
Added to this Is the big dance at the
Murphy building In the evening. alto
gether making a celebration long to be
remembered as the biggest thing Of
the kind ever pulled off in Hampton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-16
sTATELosEs PLATINUM.
Theft Of Valuable Metal Reported al
State Normal School.

Theft Of Valuable Metal Reported at
State Normal School.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls. Oct. 16.-Theft of up
wards of $1,000 worth of platinum.
most precious Of metals. from Teachers
College laboratory, was discovered to-
day. The platinum stolen consists OF
one credible and a number of plati-
mum wires. The crucible had not been
in use for long time and together
with the wires was kept under lock and
key.
Access to the cabinet containing the
metal was gained by removing the lock
by aid Of screwdriver, also college
property. The work bears all the ear
marks of amateur talent.
Platinum 10 so valuable. and SO
scarce. being practically unpurchase-
able on the market today, that the thief
will have difficulty In disposing OF his
loot. This difficulty will be added to
by reason Of the fact that the cru
chile can easily be identified. ~
News Of the theft has Been spread
broadcast andsit Is thought the thief
may be detected II he makes any ef-
fort 70 market his loot
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-16
FAvoRs soHus FOR SOLDIERS.
American Legion at Forest City Wants
Equitable Contribution.

.Ansrioan tsaion at Forest City Wants
Equitable Contribution.
Forest city. Oct. 1.-THE local post
Of the American Legion has adopted .
resolution urging the Iowa delegation
Z In congress to use its influence to en-
act law authorizing a payment OF
$50 per month for each month Of serv-
ice, to every person serving In the
military service for the United States
from April 9. 1917, to Nov. II. 1918,
both dates inclusive ebeins honorably
discharged from the serviceG and to
prorate the extra" days" Of such serv-
Ice.
Attention Il called to the inequity Of
the $50 nat bonus irrespective Of serv-
ice rendered. and tho fact that the SOL
diers made II possible to shorten the
period Of the war At least o year, thus
saving this country 3t40 900, 900. 900
alone, and making possible still
greater saving Of money and lives
thruout the entire world. that the men
and-women in the military service were
paid only ! nominal compensation In
comparison with the earnings and
profits Of other individuals and cor
porations who assisted in defeating our
common enemy and that many of the
returned soldiers are destitute and q
great number were more or less fnan-
cially embarrassed because OF their
absence from their homes and occupa-
tions during the war and an equitable
bonus would again place them on their
financial feet and be generally bene.
fetal 70 our country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-16
HOW TO ANSWER
Advertising Where No Address
Il Given, but Key Mum.
Der Used.

When IN advertiser does not use his
name Il 10 because he does not want
tho public to know It: 80 you must
address letter to Times Republican.
using tho letters he uses We deliver
them to the advertiser promptly. We
can not give you his name or address.
All advertisements for this column
must be in this OFFICE before II (noon)
TOR publication that da1.