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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
OPEN RHINE TO ALL
PEACE REPORT URGES

Paris, March 12.-Recommendatio
that the navigation of the Rhine be op-
ened to all nations without Giscrimina-
tion was made in a report to the peace
conference, today, by the commission on
the international regime of waterways,
railways and ports. It is suggested that
the Rhine be controlled by commission
similar to the Danube commission.
The status of the Kiel canal has been
settled by the commission on the basis
of the freedom of use for all nations for
merchant vessels or warships in time
of peace. The canal would continue un-
der German ownership and operation.
The question of the fertilization of the
canal is left by the commission to the
decision Of military and naval experts.
The report was not favorable to al
lowing the Belgian claim, that special
duties be imposed on German vessels.
The report further recommended that
general conference be held within a
year to deal with all questions pertain
ing to the navigation Of international
waterways which are too intricate or
complex to be settled within the limited
life of the peace conference.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
FRANCE To RULE
At STRASSBURC
Talk of Governor, but
Clemenceau Denies
Selection.

Paris. March 12-(French Wireless
Service Charles c. \. JOnnart, the
newspapers announce, has been selected
as governor of the liberated provinces OF
Aisace and Lorraine.
Premier Clemenceau. however, con-
tradicts this statement speaking, Ihls
afternoon. to a delegation OF the left
wing of the republican party he form
ally denied that NJ Jonnart would be
appointed governor general of Alsace-
Lorraine He said the present authorities
would remain in their posts.
The premier announced important i'm
provements in the public services in
Alsace Lorraine.
NJ. Jonnart, who has been governor of
Algeria, is now in Paris and has had
several conferences with Premier Glenn
enceau He is a member of the senate
and has held several cabinet posts.
The newspapers said M. Jonnart would
assume the post when the French
government has completed the new exec
utive organization for the liberated prov
ince, in keeping with the inha bitants'
wishes.
A council of Alsace-Lorraine. at a
meeting at Strassburg, adopted plan
for reorganiZing the administration Of
the two provinces, according to the wish
Of the inhabitants.
A governor with headquarters in
Strassburg. would centralze all French
services under his authority and act for
the French minister of war in mat
ters which now have to be referred to
Paris A number of members of the
council from Alsace and Lorraine would
assist him as permanent consultative
commission.
The council adopted resolution, urg-
ing the necessity of fastening elimina
ton of all German elements from the
public service.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
Inclusion of Monroe Doc
trine Fought by British,
French and Chinese
Members.
English Drop Proposal
Breaking Covenant Is
War on All Because of
u. S. Constitution.

London, March 12.-(By the Associ-
ated Press s)-Efforts of Oscar Strauss,
of the American league to enforce peace,
to have the league Of nations union fav-
or an amendment to the league of ma
tions covenant designed to safeguard the
Monroe doctrine, failed today.
French and English delegates, who
dominated the conference, pleaded the
subject was too far reaching for quick
action, while the Chinese protested that
it affected them, too.
Mr.. Strauss proposed. in addition to
article 10, providing that, should two
states threaten war on each other, the
nearest great power '.in the first in
stance" was obliged to step in without
calling for the assistance of the other
great powers. Should this power fail,
then it would be matter for the entire
leagues fighting forces to handle.
The British proposal, that article 16
be changed to make any nation which
breaks the covenant ipso fact0 at war
with all the other members of the
league, rather than merely committing
an act of war as the covenant provides,
was defeated on the plea of Mr..
Strauss, who maintained it conflicted
with the constitution of the United
States. Whereupon the other delegates
said they were glad to drop the mat
ter, as they were unwilling to arouse
further feeling in the United States.
French and British societies present
ed many proposed changes, but those
agreed upon were relatively mimportant.
The delegates will make use of the
points brot out in the present discus
sion and the decisions reached in adyis-
ing the various peace commissions when
the covenant comes up for another con-
sideration at the peace conference at
Paris
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
100000 R. R.
SHOPMEN ASK
HIGHER PAY
Seek IS Cents an Hour
Paid Machinists in
Shipyards.

Washington. March 12.-Spokesmen
for half a million railroad shop employees
presented arguments to the board of
railway wages and working conditions.
today, in support of their demand for a
general wage increase from the basic
rate of 6S cents to 50 cents an hour.
They said that most -shipyards pad 50
cents to their machinists and other shop
workers. and that many of the best
workmen had been hired from railroad
shops. Their request was refused last
year, on the ground of steady employ
ment and free transportation.
Increases for express employees will
be recommended soon to Director Gen
eral Hines by the board.
The only other important wage ques-
ton before the administration is that Of
the four leading brotherhoods for adjust
ment and for time and half for over
time.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
PERSHING SHEDS TEARS
WHILE AMONG WOUNDED
ON u. S. HOSPITAL SHIP

New York, March 12.-Tears rolled
down the cheeks of General Pershiny,
while visiting the wounded officers and
men aboard the hospital ship Mercy at
Bordeaux, February p. according to the
stories of the 3S1 soldiers who arrived
here, today, on the ship from the French
port.
General Pershing made two visits to
the ship with his staff, it was said. on
the day of cmbarkation, and on each
occasion he passed thru the lines of
wounded men in the double tiers of cots
on each side and praised and comforted
them.
Once he stopped at the cot of a
wounded marine who had lost leg. He
shook the soldiers hand and in a tone
of pride and sympathy declared: You
boys are wonderful fighters.
Later he came across yonug soldier
in the surgical ward, who was badly
crippled. The general with fatherly
solicitude for his welfare, remarked:
boy, you are r sRan".
Then addf ssinv ass~uin the
ward, the b. es and
the old fig, sSS ame in
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
To SAVE WORLD
SAVE GERMANY,
SAYS LANSING
No Time for Revenge if
Tide of Anarchy Is to
go. Be Stemmed.
BAR FOOD AND v|CTORs
WILL SUFFER, He WARNS

Paris. March 12.."We have reached
crisis in the affairs of the world
said Secretary of State Robert Lansing
at banquet given last night by the
Inter-allied Press club in honor of the
American peace commissioners. Mr..
Lansing was emphatic in his statement
that the allies must feed Germany and
give the Germans opportunity to sell
their products in the foreign markets
if the danger of bolshevism was to be
avoided. Mr.. Lansing said:
In the infancy of our republic across
the seas, the sympathy ard aid of
France gave the support which was
supreme ruler of the destinies of the
newborn nation. From that time for
ward, liberty has been, and still is, the
most sacred and most compelling i'm
pulse in political life in America
1T was when the people of the United
States came to a full realization that
the liberty for which they had fought
was in danger that the nation with
unsurpassed unanimity took up the
sword with firm determination to do
its part in freeing liberty and the world
from autocracy.
Retribution for Germany.
"a mighty victory has been won. The
imperial armies of the central powers
have ceased to threaten. They no longer
exist. Scattered and broken, they have
returned to their homes. where hunger
and privation await them-hunger and
privation which are the consequences of
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NO BONDS IN VICTORY liberty LOAN;
SHORT-TERM NOTES TO BE OFFERED
NATIONS LEAGUERS
BALK AT CHANGES
BUILD SPITE FENCE
AROUND HER PRETTY
ANKLES IN COURT

New York, March 12.-Because
Mrs. Betty Inch was too generous in
the display of her ankles to jurymen
who failed, month ago, to agree on
a verdict in her trial on a charge of
extortation, she found the witness
stand surrounded by four-foot board
fence when she appeared today in the
supreme court for the second hearing
of her case.
Court attendants recalled a state
ment of the prosecutor when the first
jury disagreed, that Mrs. Inch must
not show her ankles to the jurors at
the next trial." and that he would
TASK the court to make her lower her
dress"
'What is it, a spite fence?" the
comely Mrs. Ince inquired when she
entered the court room.
The partition concealed all but her
head and shoulders when she took
the stand.
She is being tried on a charge Of
e1torting $215 from Eugene p. Her
man. president of the Herman Motor
truck company.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
DEMONSTRATOR DEMAND
INDEPENDENCE OF DAlMATlA

Triest, March -Havas. THE in
dependence of Dalmatia, especially the
city of Spalato, was demanded at a
demonstration held here today. Resolu-
tons declaring that the people of Triest
will not consider the redemption of
Italia Irridentia complete il the sister
cities do not regain their liberty were
passed,
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
BIG FIVE TO PASS
ON FRONTIER FEUDS

Paris, March 12.-(By the Associated
Press. THE council of the five great
nations has decided that the question Of
Turkish boundaries shall not be passed
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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
6O.DAY FOOD SUPPLY RULE
DROPPED BY Government

Washington, March 1.-THE food ad-
ministration announces it has repealed
its regulations prohibiting licenses from
selling, delivering or having in their pos
session food commodities in excess of
reasonable 60 days supply.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
NEWL|THUAN|AN
REPUBLIC WITH
TttSIT CAPITAL
Inhabitants Of Prussia
North of Mazurian
Region Secede.

New York, March 1o.-Lithuanians of
East Prussia have seeded from German
sovereignty and established free state
of their own in the territory nortn OF the
Mazurian lakes region. which they pro-
nose to place under domination of the
Lithuanian republic, occording to cable
message from a klimas. Lithuanian dele
gate to the peace conference, received
TODAY by the Lithuanian national coun-
Gil.
The message contains telegram sent
nv the new council Of the East Prussian
Lithuanians to the president of the Lith-
uanian state council at Wilma, which SAID
1--WE have organized today in the city
of Tilsit. the national council of the
Prussian Lithuania, with DR.. Gaigalaitis
as president. v:..o c.,;,,.
Erdmanns, Simoneite and John Vanagai-
tis. The main object of this action is to
re-unite Prussian Lithuania with the
Great Lithuania."
sPARTIcANS OFFER TO YIELD.
Berlin, March 12.-(By The Associat-
ed Press) THE Spartacans have opened
for surrender to the govern
ment forces, according to reports in cir
culation-
Progress Of the government troops
against the Spartacans necessarily IS
slow, owing to the need of thoroly clean
ing up the re-conquered parts of the city.
The population of Litchtenburg is suf-
fering severely from hunger and looting.
The second important Spartacan
stronghold is Weissensee, suburb of
Berlin. Spartacans also are strongly en-
trenched in Koepenich, Neuolln and
The correspondent today talked with
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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-13
Motorists Who Have
No 1919 License Tao
Must Be Arrested

Helena, March 12.-Secretary of
State G. T. Stewart today notified
police and other peace officers thru
out the state to arrest all motorists
who have not the 1919 license tag.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
ST. JOHNS SHOULD
 BE INCORPORATED

A number of years back some
 steps were taken to have the
 city of St. Johns incorporated by some of the leading spirits who dwelt here at that time. The
 movement met with so much op- position that it was finally given up. The main opposition at that time was that there were a few good and desirable @ citizens who were afraid that it might in crease their taxes a few dollars and they made such a noise about it that their neighbors thought that perhaps it would be unwise to incorporate as they were made to believe that their taxes would be enormous.
 Again we begin to hear the wheels of progress trying to turn and there is again some talk of having olr beautiful city incor- porated. We are in hopes that the movement once started again will be pushed through and that St. JChns will shake off her swaddling clothes and become in- deed an active business center with all the modern conveniences and priviledges to which she is justly entitled.
 Let the grumbler grumble and the kicker kick and the knocker knock, but as citizens who are anxious to see progression, heed them not.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
A GOOD SUGGESTION

The American Federation of Labor has asked that immigration be forbidden for at least four years after the close of the war and the signing of peace, on the ground that there are more work CTS in the United States now than can find jobs. But if the workers now here refuse to work at wages from 100 to 300 per cent greater than European laborers are getting it may become neces- sary to import foreign laborers to the United States. And just to avoid "going empty one way" it might be we'll to. load the ships that go to Europe to bring labor CTS here, with the foreign labor CTS now here who refuse to work for the high wages offered. Let the ships carry loads both ways. Moscow, Ihaho, Star-Mirror.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
Would Appropriate Funds
 to Build Approaches

Con. T. Cronin. state librarian, has prepared for submission to the legislature a bill to appropri- ate $10, 1000 to build approaches to Lees ferry, CoconinO county, which is the only crossing for many miles either way of the Colorado river in the Grand can yon. It developed at the confer ence of the Utah delegation with the Arizona officials that there were three possible crossing places over the great chasm of the canyon. One is at Lees fer ry, where the Utah men esti- mated it would cost $500, ,0O0 to build bridge and the second is at the mouth of the Grand Wash. A bill already is pending before the legislature for an initial ap- propriation of $7O,OOO for work at this point. Coconino Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
INCOME TAX MAN
 WILL BE HERE

Get ready for the Income Tax man. He will arrive in St. Johns on March 3, and will located where he can be consulted with out charge.
 Bring in your figures, your pro-
 blems, your doubts, and your questions" is his invitation con- tained in the announcement of his coming visit.
 Collector of Internal Revenue, Alfred Franklin, is sending one of his Deputies, R. A. Martin, solely to help people in this vicin- ity to determine their individual liability and to comply with the laws requ rements as to 1918 in- comes.
 His office hours will be from 8 a. m. to 3 p. m. each day, and he will remain in town until the close of business On March 18th.
 ''This free advisory service, " writes Collector Franklin. lis planned for those who are re- uuired for the first time to con- sider their liability and to make sworn returns.
 Many thousands who were not by the prior Federal laws taxing incomes must this year file returns. Here are the re- quirements:
 Every unmarried person who had net income of $1, 1,O0O or over during 1918; and every mar ried person who together with wife tor husband) and minor had a net income of B, ,00Oin 1918, should ilereturns.
 The advice and services of the Deputy Collector are entirely free, and he is authorized to ad- minister the oath required on re- turns, free of charge. Persons who are taxable should make payment when filing their returns by attaching check or money-or- der.
 This tax is a war burden; it is a part of the price of victory, the greatest victory that the world has known. believe the people of this district will meet it fully; and I am offering every facility of my office to aid them to deter mine their individual liability"
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
NOTICE!

To those who bought chances on
 the Johnson piano. After Evert
 Johnson was operated on for an abscess on the lungs, which was
 caused by Spanish Influenza. his physician who for some cause
 was unable to return and give
 him the proper care, advised him
 to go to a first class hospital
 where he could get first class
 medical attention and have the operation completed; which was absolutely necessary for his re- covery.
 Evert was in need of funds and to secure tbe same, decided to raf1e off his S5OO.OO piano at S1 per chance; About seventy-five of the chances were sold. Mean while Evert's condition was be- coming more serious. The incis- ion in his back was becoming more serious. The waste from the abscess and signs of blood poison appeared; consequently his life depended on IMMEDIATE act ion.
 Some of his friends, among whom were Albert F. Anderson, Levi s. Udall, Joe Burgess and Roy McFate, decided to raise the money immediately by subscrip- tion. Arrangements were made for his leave the following morn ing, Gin his brother James care). Enough money was raised, includ- ing the piano chances. to pay their fare to Salt Lake City.
 For the benefit of those who bought chances on the piano, we wish to say that this money has been used by Evert himself, to defray expenses; and the raflle has been called off. However. if any of those who took chances, feel that they would like arefund call on Roy McFate and he will take your names and make ar engagements for same. If no one calls for refund within ten days it will be considered that you have decided to DONATE your dollars so a very worthy cause.
 Mir. and Mrs. Johnson wish to thank the good people of Apache county who so literally gave for their relief in a time of need.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
"'The Brownie Band"

Which entertained at the acad- emy last Friday and Saturday evenings drew a large crowd each night. This was one of the best entertainments ever given here.
 There were fifty boys and girls participating in t h operetta They were trained by Mrs. Louie Farr, Mrs. Amy Thurber and oth CTS, and from the results they have marked ability in handling children.
 The children also showed that they possessed great talent if it were but developed.
 Those who attended the enter tainments were delighted with the dancing, singing and funny pranks rendered by both big and little. All present were loud in their praise of evening of pleas ure and hoped other entertain ment would follow.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
Railroads Lose $2OO,OOO,OOO

Washington, D. C.-Details of the first year of government Op- eration of the nations transpor- tation system were made public last week by the railroad admin istration.
 Net federal income in 1918 of Class 1 roads, those having an- nual operating incomes in excess of S1, 0OO,OOO, amounted to $685. 2O0,O83, leaving a defcitof S202,- 135, ,6O2 from the standard return guaranteed the roads.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
Still From Missouri

The dispatches have said that a leasing bill would be passed at this session of congress which would open up the vast oil and waterpower resources of the west for development.
 We are still from Missouri. Eastern politicians have played politics with these questions too long to believe any reports. What the people of the west want is action.
 Itis sickening to see a 2x4 pol itician posing as a friend of the people" (of course to get their votes), hold up measures which would mean the expenditure of millions in the west and the en- ployment of thousands of people
 Even the war and the peril of the nation from a fuel shortage could not break their deadly grip or force them to quit playing pol itics. The Manufacturer.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27
Deaths in U. s.
 Army During War

Washington, Feb. A. Deaths during the war in the American expeditionary forces and among troops in the United States from all causes, the war department announced today, numbered 107,- 444.
 In the expeditionery forces the total was 72,951. of these 20,- 829 resulted from disease, AS, 768 from injuries received in battle 8. 354 from all other causes.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27

Bring your soldering to me or send for me. All work guaran- teed to be satisfactory and at prices that are right.
 Andrew Davis, St. Johns, Ariz.
 "A Fight for Millions" was started at the Jen-Dike Theater last Thursday night. Judging from the commencement the story promises to be a good one. Full of thrills and worth while.
 Gay Udall and his wife and Eaby arrived in St. Johns last Friday from Thatcher and went on to their home in Edgar. Gay has just recently returned from France where he has been serv- ing his country.
 Uncle Rube, who made his ap- pearance at the Jen-Dike Theater last Thursday night. was met by a very large crowd. The people were kept in a continual roar of laughter from the first to the last. All the parts were well played and much credit is due each in- dividual character.
 The Jen-Dike management gave a free show Thursday night put ting on the first two reels of the serial, "A Fight for Millions". Judging from this, we venture a guess that 1t will be good one and worth the time and money. A large crowd was present to witness the commencement of this renowned photo play. Every Thursday night at the Jen-Dike.
 Since the break in the bad weather the St. Johns Water Works company have had men at work on the main water line lead ing to town. They have found p breaks east of the river which have all been repaired. Water was turned into the tank last night and ss soon as there is sufficient water in the tank it will be turn ed loose through the town. 0, Glory Be!
 At the last meeting of the Board of Supervisors when the matter of appointing an interpre- ter came up for consideration. The vote two and one. Udall and Porter voting aye. W. H. Gib- bons voting no, and asked that his vote be so recorded, but when the minutes were handed into the printer to be published his vote had been omitted by the clerk. Mir. Gibbons inform us that he has instructed the clerk to correct the omission on the minute book.
The St. Johns herald., 1919-02-27

Mrs. Pearl J. Farr is seriously i'll at home in this city. She fell down a flight of steps at w. B. Farr's home some few days ago. She is attended by Dr. Meyer.
 The mail left this a. m. in a Ford.