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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
BURLESON
CHARGES PLOT
TO GUST HIM
Says Publishers Threatened to
Get Him if Zone Postage
Was Not Repealed.

Washington, April a4.-Postma ster
General Burleson, in a statement last
night, asserted that an organized propa-
ganda had been inaugurated in an effort
to destroy him and thereby to aid in
bringing about repeal of the zone postal
law increasing second rates.
The statement charged that, more than
year ago, an unnamed member of n
committee seeking repeal of the law,
urged him to acquiesee and bluntly in
formed him, eve ruined Postmaster
General Hitchcock and destroyed Mr..
Taft"
Later, it said, a well known publisher
also unnamed, promised that Mr. Burle-
son would be made the most popular man
in the cabinet # he would aid or ac-
quiesce in the repeal, and said, "But if
you do not. fear they will ruin YOU
These offers were spurned, Mr.. Burle-
son declared, and now he said he was
confronted by systematic propaganda
of selfish interest which would, thru re-.
peal of the law, be able to resume en-
joyment of postal subsidy of over
$70,O0O,0 900 per annum.e Even under the
zone law, he added, there still would be
an annual loss of more than S5O. 900. 900
to be made UP out Of the general public.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
HOOVER WARNS
GERMANS RIOTS
THREATEN FOOD

Berlin. April c4.-(By the Associated
Pressl--A message to Germany by
Herbert Hoover, director general of the
inter-allied relief organization, publish
ed in Berlin, warns against continue
ton of the strikes and disorders. saying
they are endangering continuation Of
the food supply.
The message has brot about serious
discussion in the German newspapers.
The Boersen Ieitung says that Mr..
HooVerss note Is an ultimatum to Ger
many.
America has the good will to save all
from starvation" it continues, "proyid-
ed there is assurance of state of or.
der in Germany. Otherwise there will be
no more supplies That is MIR. Hoover's
ultimatnm. which. just now, for Ger
many is of equal Importance with the
peace conditions Of the entente"
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LIMIT Of PEACE
F|CAT|ON| Is
SE 7 At 60 DAYS
Allies Aim at Universal
Date to Celebrate as
End of War.

Paris, April 24.-By The Associated
Press. "A clause has been drafted for
insertion in the peace treaty, fixing the
date for the transition to a state of
peace sixty days after the signing Of the
treaty.
The purpose Of this provision is to
prevent confusion among the more than
twenty beHigerent nations, which might
fix different dates in their various ratifi-
cations.
According to the present plan, each
nation will ratify the treaty according
to its own laws. but all will unite in a
common date, which Will become a uni
yersal day of peace.
1t IS being considered whether the
United States, as an associated power,
but not an ally, should sign Il separate
treaty of peace with Germany 1t would
pc the same treaty as that signed by
Continued on rage Twp,.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
ITALY TO SEIZE SPOILS DENIED TT
MAY MAKE OWN PEACE WITH GERMANY

Paris April 24aan military forces will occupy that part Dal
malta and other Adc territory named the
600 stated today by Captain Pozz of
staff similar the added be
region and around Fume
Premier Olandos in the
be convoke parliament
Of providing for the annexation Of the Dmaan
other Adac territory given Italy
and also Of Fiume
Reports have been received the captain added military
ugoSav
Italians would take
stated today that should
definite Italy would steps approach Germany with view to max
a peace.
ent OF Italy would them Premier Oandos probably
day two Preliminary instructions have been already teegraphed
to Rome
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ORLANDO REPLIES
TO WILSON; ARGUES
THE CASE OF ITALY

Paris April 24-(By the Associated
Press)-Following is the text of Pre-
mier Orlando's statement on the break
IN the peace conference:
Yesterday, while the Italian deIega-
ton was discussing counter propositions
which had been received from the Brit
lsh prime minister and which had for
their aim the Cancellation Of contradic-
tory positions which were manifest con-
cernlng Italian territorial aspirations,
the Paris newspapers published q mess
age from the president OF the United
States, in which he expressed his own
thot on one Of the gravest problems
which has been submitted to the indg-
ment of the conference.
Polite Slap at Wilson innovation.
1.-The practice of addressing natibns
directly constitutes surely an infraction
In international relations. l do not wish
to complain, but l wish to record it as
precedent, so that at my own time
may follow it, inasmuch as this new
custom doubtless constitutes the grant
ing to nations Of larger participation in
International questions and, personally.
/ have always been Of the opinion that
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such participations was the harbinger of
u new order of things.
Nevertheless, if these appeals are to
be considered as addresses to nations
outside of the governments which repre-
sent them Il might say even against
the goyernmentsl l should feel deep re-
2ret in recalling that this process. here
tofore applied to enemy governments, is
today applied for the first time to a
government which has been and intends
to remain A loyal ally Of the great Amer
lean republic, namely to the Italian gov
ernment"
Offensive TO Nation. He Saws.
Premier Orlando says that he might
complain that such message addressed
to the Italian nation had been published
at the very moment when the allied and
associated powers were negotiating with
the Italian government, the help of which
had been sought and appreciated in num-
erous serious questions heretofore dig
eussed in intimate and complete solidar-
ity.
Above ALL" he continues. .T shonld
have the right to complain if the declara-
tons Of the presidential message have
the purpose to oppose the Italian people
Continued on Page Two,.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
V|LLACAPTURES
PARRAL At HEAD
Of: 1900 TROOPS
Americans Safe Amid
Looting; Mayor and
Sons to Die.

Iuarez, Mex, April 24.-Franeis-
co Villa captured the city of Par
raj, the famous mining camp 725
miles southeast of Chihuahua City.
Sunday morning, after battle which
started at daybreak Saturday and
ended with Villas entry at the head
of his 500 troops Sunday morning
at o'clock. The town was then
looted.
Three American miners have arrived
tonight from Parral with the first infor-
nation of the battle. When they left
Parral, Tuesday morning. Villa held the
town, but later reports stated that the
government troops from Chihuahua City,
which left there Sunday on four troop
trains, had attacked and a battle was
reported to have been in progress around
Parral today. This cannot be confirmed,
as wire communication has been inter
rupted
After taking Parral Villa announced
that none Of the American or other for
eign properties would be molested and
that all of the forty Americans employed
in and near Parral would be protected.
He ordered Jose re Ia Luz Herrera, for
mer mayor of parrsl, and his two sons
executed Monday.
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The premier rebukes the president for
addressing himself to the Italian people
over the head of the Italian government
and says he never considered America
bound by the treaty of London, but that
ltalF's case is based rather on right. and
justice.
Admits Treaty Didn't Give Fiame.
The prembier says he has never de-
MED that the pact of London did not
apply to Eiume. but the Italian claim
was based on the principles Of Presi-
dent Wilson's fourteen points
Discussing this contention, today, a
member of the American peace delega-
ton said:
!" sFiume or nothing has been the
Italian delegations unalterable formula
for nearly eight weeks, and their firm
Insistence upon the settlement of the
Adriatic questions before an agreement
upon the peace terms forced Presidnt
Wilson to tell the world where he
stands. The atmosphere Of the confer
ence simply had to be cleared
This statement was more for the
American public than for the Italian
public and it was Of such an unmistake-
able character that it should not leave
any one IN the dark as to the Amer
-NA h@S1tt9a ~ sSIIeI d@EteIuPutS-
Knew Wilson Move in Advance.
The effort of the Europeans to invoke
the rules of diplomatic procedure and
the conflicting statements, clouded in
obscurity. have been noted by the Amer
lean delegates and correspondents, who
are endeayering to obtain actual facts.
The professions of surprise by the Ital-
ians al President Wilson's statement
are amazing TO the correspondents, who
have nositire knowledge that the state
ment was submitted to Premier Orlando
several days before its publication, and
that he songht advice about drafting
reply.
Premier Orlando, in statement to
Continued Page Two).
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U. S. HAS GRIP ON ITALY,
WHICH DEPENDS ON IT
FOR FOOD, FUEL, CREDIT

Washington, April 24-Confidential
Dispatches from Paris to administration
officials here today indicate that the
|.risis brot about by Italy's demands and
| lie determination Of President Wilson
bot to become party to recognition Of
Eecret treaties had 10 upset The plans
ef the peace conference that the presi-
Fent's return TO the United States prob
Belief was expressed in official quar-
|ers that Italy eventually would be
obliged to recede from her demands, tho
Z was recognized that for the moment
Premier Orlando and his delegation were
bliged to maintain an unyielding atti-
Jude or face reputation at home. The
ecision af the Italians to withdraw from
Paris was forced. according to the view
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here, by the opposition in Italy TO the
present cabinet, growing so rapidly un-
der the direction of former Finance Min
ister Nitti and Giolitti, also former
cabinet officer.
It was pointed out that the with
drawal Of the delegation did not mean
the withdrawal Of the Italian govern
ment from participation in the peace ne
gotiations or from the league Of nations
Italy might agree to abide by tn de-
self with a protest against the loss of
Fiume. Italy's position, it also was
pointed out, is extremely precarious be-
cause of the fact that she is almost en-
tlrely dependent upon the United States
for, financial credit, food supplies and
fuel.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
URGES LOAN
IN REGISTERED NOTES.

Washington, April II Subscribers to
Nictcry Liberty loan notes are encour-
|aged by the treasury to buy registered,
instead Of coupon notes, to eliminate
Hanger Of theft or loss. Ia explaining
This, today. treasury officials said the
desire Of the treasury to issue regis
tered Sc .urities, wherever possible. was
in this loan, because the reg
|.stered notes carry one interest coupon
for the December Is payment, thus saw
ling the treasury the expensive routine
|bf sending out interest payment checks
lat that time.
Unofficial reports show that most
so far have been for cou-
|bon notes, which may be converted later
20 registered securities Most subscrip-
ions appear to be for the "a per
|,ent, partially exempt notes, rather
han the 3 34 wholly exempt securities.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
BEER BREWING STOPS THURSDAY

Washington, April 24-Brewing Of
beer viii stop next Thursday, May |,
under the food conservation act Novem-
Der II. 1918, it was said. today, at the
internal revenues bureau
This prohibition will affect all beer
including that now being produced by
many manufacturers, containing , S-4
per cent alcohol. for which the internal
revenue authorities now issues revenue
stamps without having decided spec,fi-
caiiy whether this production violates
existing laws and regulations.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
Wilson Repudiates
u. S. Triple Alliance
Reports From Paris

Washington, April 24.-Secretary
Tumulty, In a statement issued to-
night at the white House, said a
cahlegram had been received from
President Wilson in Paris staiyinq
positive and unqualified denial" to
reports that "the president had en-
tered into secret alliance or treaty
with some of the great powers"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
PUGET SOUND NAVY YARD
TO BUILD TWO AUxfLfARiES

Bremerton, April o4.-The Puget
Sound navy yard viii construct two naval
auxiliaries, costing about $4,000 900
apiece, according to word received from
Howard M. Rice, secretary TO Senator
Miles Poindexter. The vessels will be a
repair ship an dag transport.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
{ EMbASS|ESARE
GUARDED; ROME
DEMONSTRATES
Orlando and Sonnino to
Offer designations
and Be Upheld.

Rome, April 24.-(Hayas. )-Ad.
oresstng throng that had aathered
aur1ng imposing demonstrations over
me peace conference rupture, Prince
Gdonna, the mayor of Rome. as
serted that ltaly's right to demand
Ins fruits OF her victory ..wouId
not have to be COMPROMISED hv
nypocrIticaI combinations
An imposing demonstration occur
RED here, Wednesday, paraders
Irasersing the principal thorofares
acciaiming Fiume and Dalmatia and
cneering for Premier Orlando and
Foreign Minister Sonnino. because
Of their attitude regarding staiy,s
claims at the Paris peace conferences
Inc American, British and French
embassies and the offices of the
socialist newspaper Avanti were
each guarded by 200 soldiers to
avoid possible incidents.
CABINET WILL BE UPHELD
The Italian press, as whole, con
siders that the withdrawal Of the Italian
delegation from the peace conference L.
inevitable if Italy's aspirations are not
recognized. Should this be the case #
Is Is forecast IN political circles that
Iremier Orlando and Foreign Minister
sonnlno will return and offer their re-
slgnatlons to the parliament. which will
UNANIMOUSLY reject them, and that they
VIII be confirmed in the tenure of their
office by all parties with u mandate to
upnoia Wnat are considered Italy's
rights, with complete unity and by all
means.
D'Annunzio Fiery for war.
The Idea Nazionale and other news
papers point out the similarity OF Italy's
situation IN Paris to that Of Japan.
II is reported here that the British
troops in F'iume are about 20 leave that
city.
Gabrielle D'Annunzio. the author -avi-
ator, has sent message to Fiume read
ing:
He who is ready to convert a war
cry into action needs to fear nothing.
l promise yod victory. / will be amidst
you in the. supreme moment. Watch and
be silent"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
HUNGARY SEEKS
ARM|5T|CE WITH
RUMAN|AN ARMY
Invaders Reported Ad-
vancing Upon Buda-
pest Unchecked.

Berlin, April a4-fBy The Associated
Press. The soviet government in
Hungary has asked for suspension of
the Rumanian offensive and the arrange
ment Of an armistice, according to Vienna
reports received here 1t is said that the
government of Bella Kun has announced
its readiness to retire in favor of 81
socialist cabinet
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
RUMANIANs PRESS ON.

Copenhagen, April 24.-Rumanian
troops continued their advance toward
Budapest, April %, on the entire line
between the Thesis and Maros rivers and
in the evening were before Dehreczin,
about 100 miles due east of Budapest,
according to reports from Budapest, to-
day. The Hungarians evacuated Debrec-
zin Tuesday night.
A Hungarian statement says the
Hungarian communist troops behaved at
several points with complete lack oi
discipline. This attitude on the part of
the troops led to the withdrawal from
Dehrerzin
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
RESTiAL NEGRO RETAKEN
SENTENCED TO HANG

Easton, Nd. April 24-Isaiah Foun-
tain. the negro who crizninally assaulted
13-year-oid Bertha Simpson and who
escaped from the Jail, Monday night.
was recaptured Wednesday and today
was convicted and sentenced to be-
hanged.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
IOWA DISPUTES
H0N0RS Of LOAN
WITH MICHIGAN
Both States Insist They
Were First in Going
Over the Top.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TOTAL
ABOUT s396,49G,000

Washington. April 24--Nearly $50
100000 additional Victory Liberty loan
subscriptions were reported to national
loan headquarters. today, and raised the
total pledged, so far, to 1896. .496, 900.
distributed among the twelve districts as
follows:
Boston, s61, ,047 .o5o; New York. 1924
100000; Philadelphia, SOC. .422, 100; Gle
yeland, s27, $780, 200: Richmond. SIS
959.000; Atlanta, S1.601 700: Chicago,
S64,62S,950: St Louis, S4091S,10O;
Minneapolis, S13,13s, 100; Kansas City,
S9,O27 .45O; Dallas, $1,737 $50; San
! Francisco, S7,1S1, $50.
differences appear to be developing
between loan campaign managers Of
Iowa and Michigan. the two states which
nave subscribed their quotas, over the
question Of which was first to achieve
this record. The Treasury expressed no
opinion in the matter.
The official summary of the campaign
said, however, that message from C..
II. McNider. the Iowa sales director.
received at 1895 a. m. today, said that
Iowa passed its quota yesterday after
noon at $50
A telegram from T. r. Fenton. of
the Michigan committee, also received
today, said that Michigan had passed
ITS quota, but gave no time of passing.
Workers in each state are continuing to
roll up subscriptions.
Cleveland Quotas Lead.
The Cleveland district continued. to-
night, to lead all other districts in the
number of communities reaching their
quota, having 11J. Toledo expected to
obtain its quota by Friday and Cincin-
matt reported that it had obtained about
half its quota. Sales were reported NOV
iing slowly in the Kentucky area. One
sixth of that sections quota has been
raised
Wyandotte county. Kansas, which in
tcludes Kansas City. Kansas. obtained it's
quota and 2S per cent additional. today,
and Lansing, Michigan. wired. tonight,
it had obtained its quota solely by use
8of a volunte.< subscription plan.
a letter from the Lynn. Massachu-
ssetts, Victory-Liberty loan committee.
TODAY, said that the scity's courier,
Michael Doyle. is proceeding to Wash
8ington on foot carrying the names Of
the first hundred subscribers in Lynn
He expects to present a report TO the
Treasury department about May /. that
Lynn had over-subscribed its quota. If
the city fails, Doyle will go back to
Lynn and raise the quota
The Woman's Liberty Loan commit
'fee is receiving very satisfactory reports
|of work among IFS representatives thru
out the country.
|, The country having officially sub
scribed more than S395, 100000, the
Victory ship. which Is making the trip
from San Francisco to New York, Was
able today to leave San Diego AT noon.
he Victory ship pennant and the letter
from the mayor of San Francisco to
abe mayor Of New York was transferred
from the Z. S. S. Marblehead to the
|T. S. S. Crane. and the Crane steamed
cut of port headed for the Panama
canal
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
DENIES REIA KuN,s FALL.

London, April 24.-Runors that the
Hungarian soviet government is shaken
are absolutely unfounded, according to
the Daily Herald. the Laborite organ,
which is championing Bella Kun. The
newspaper says the soviet regime has,
on The contrary, been materially
strengthened.
The Herald prints Budapest dis
patch, filed in that city Tuesday, say
ing Hungarian resistance has brot the
Rumanian offensive to q standstill.
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INDIANS RAISE $4,000
ON LOAN QUOTA OF xsnnn

Everett, Wash. April 24--Indians OF
IniaIp reservation, near here, with a
victory loan allotment of 5000 haTa
SUBSIDIZED $4,000. Their subscription to
the fourth Liberty loan was 5000
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
PREMIER
QUITS PARIS; BUT
STAFF WILL STAY
Feel Angrier at Wilson Publishing Statement Than
Over Denial of Fiun1e, Insult They Say; In
terests Handed Over to Allies.

Paris, April 2f.-(gy the Associated
Press.)-Premier Orlando and Signor
Barzilia will leave for Rome tonight.
rms decision was announced after
Premler Orlando's return from his con-
terence with President Wilson, Lloyd
George and Premier CIemenceau, the
otner members of the council of four.
at which, according to the Italian pra-
mier, only questions of principle and not
territorial questions, were discussed.
This is explained as meaning that the
discussions centered on the question of
prestige involved in the publication of
PRESIDENT Wilson's statement and that
no effort was made to reach d settle
ment of territorial basis. The confer
ence lasted two hours.
Baron Sinnino, the foreign minister.
and the other Italian delegates and rep
resentatives will remain in Paris tenn
porarily.
Premier Orlando this afternoon, said:
We do not break with our allies but
hand over our interests TO their hands,
trusting they will Loyalty fulfill their
mission"
Attempt to Split Italy, They Say.
Premier Orlando and the other mem
bers of the Italian delegation apparently
are angrier at President Wilson's world
wide publication of his position on the
Adriatic question than sover his oppo-
sition to their claims, and the fact that
diplomatic procedure had been violated
and what is termed an insult offered to
the Italian government because the presi-
dent made his position known to the
Italian people over the head of the peace
delegation.
Premier Orlando declares that Presi-
dent Wilson's proclamation is an attempt
to place the government in opposition to
the people.
''He is treating the Italians adds tho
premier "as if they were barharous
people without a democratic govern
ment"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-04-25
BREW At PERIL
AF TER PR|L 50.
PENDING RULING.
Government Will Not
Prosecute Now, u. S.
Attorney Says.
ROOT URGES COURT END
WARTIME PROHIBITION

New York, April 24.-The govern
ment viii take no steps to prosecute
manufacturers of beer of 2s4 per
cent alcoholic content pending fed
eral court decision in litigation now
in progress here to test the consti-
tutionaiity of~the wartime prohihi-
tion act. However, producers of
this commodity, after April 30, will
operate at their peril, according to
William c. Fites, representative of
Attorney General Palmer, who an
nounced the governments attitude
in court today.
ed, the federal attorneys said, with
the brewers contention that a ga
per cent brew Was not intoxicating.
II was proposed, they stated, to pre-
vent during the rehabilitation
period, production and sale, the lat
ter effective July 1, of all beer and
wines. This policy would be car
ried out they said unless a court de-
eision made 1t impossible.
FALSE PRETENCE, SAYS ROOT
Elihu Root, senior counsel for the
United States Brewers association. To-
day asked Federal Judge A. \. Hand
70 declare unconstitutional the wartime
prohibition law enacted, he said. under
false pretences, as every man and woman
knows"
The measure was designed. he assert
ed. not to aid in carrying on the war. bu,
to bring about state of prohibition be.
fore the date fixed by congress in the
prohibition amendment.
The former secretary of state made
The final argument for the brewers in
opposition to the governments motion
% dismiss the complaint in the test suit
orot by the Jacob Hoffman Brewing
company to restrain the federal author
ties from interfering with the produc-
ion of beer of 2 3-4 per cent alcoholic
content.
Mr. Root based his argument for the
Injunction on the words of the statute.
orbidding the manufacture after April
70 and the sale after June 50, of ttbeer.
Fine or other Intoxicating malt or vim
,us liquors for beverage purposes. y
lolding that the prohibition stood only
IS against Intoxicating liquors, in which
lass the brewers were ready to show
n trial, he said, that the 2.3-4 per cent
,rew was not included.