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Evening star., 1919-11-12
"Attempt at Revolt
/ in Northwest" Told
: in the House TO-DAY

The shooting of four ex-service
men in an Armistice day parade in
Centralia, Wash, was described in
the House today by Representative
Johnson, republican. Washington,
chairman of the immigration commit
tee, as IAN attempt at revolution with
bullets and rifles. which the country
has long feared" Mr.. Johnson sent
a telegram to Mayor Rogers of Cen
tralia saying the country must he
purged of seditionists and revolution
lists to the last one, and if this means
war the quicker it is declared the
better"
I'VE of the Pacific northwest have
long seen 1t coming" he said I'VE
have been patient, have avoided blood :
shed under every provocation. ONLY to
see these young men murdered Their
death will arouse the loyal people OF
the United States as nothing else has
done.
History will record these heroes as
among the first to fall in an attempt
at armed revolution against the
United States and for which every
man who has been preaching syndicai-
ism. communism and class hatred is
responsible"
Evening star., 1919-11-12
STRIKE IS UNSETTLED,
SAYS STONE OF B. |. f.

ST. PAUL. November 12.-Warren
s. Stone, grand chief engineer of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
who is here attending the northwestern
conference of engineers. declared today
that the ''bituminous coal strike is not
settled despite the acceptance of the
mandate of the court
1.-The time has not yet come when
the government of this country can be
conducted by the injunction process"
said Stone.
Railroad men from North Dakota.
South Dakota, Iowa. Illinois, Missouri
and Kansas are attending the confer
ence. The principal business is to ac-
quaint the delegates with the Plumb
plan of railroad operation.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Statement From Headquarters.

In statement issued at it's head
quarters, 1923 New York avenue, the
national organization said today:
The executive council of the Ma
tional Federation of Federal En-
ployes, which is now in session in
Washington. and which includes the
elected Representatives of 14S local
unions of government workers in for
ty-three states, has unanimously
adopted a resolution to stand by the
organizations affiliation with the
American Federation of Labor, and in
a statement issued this morning calls
attention to the no-strike clause in
the constitution of the National Fed
Grafton of Federal Employees.
The seven senators who voted for
the Myers rider" federation officials
point out, seem to overlook the fact
that the American Federation of La
Dor has no power to call a strike of
any of it's affiliated organizations. and
that the National Federation of Fed
eral Employees has therefore complete
autonomy in this and all other re-
spects.- Our organization has a con-
sistent record of opposition to strikes
by government employees and the
clause in our constitution prohibiting
strikes is held as one of our vital
principles.
There is no power on earth except
government employees that could call
strike of government employees. and
their organizations by their own con-
stitutions prohibit them from doing
Evening star., 1919-11-12
POLAND SEEKS APPROVAL.
Wants American and English Aid
in Peace Efforts.

LONDON, November 12.-Before in
viting belligerent parties in Russia to
cease fighting November 25 and send
delegates to Warsaw for a peace con-
ference. Poland. according to the War
saw correspondent Of the Daily Herald.
hopes to obtain assurance that its plan
will be supported not only by the Rus
slams, but also by great powers. espe-
cially the United States and Great
Britain.
The proposal, 1t is expected, will be
accompanied by declaration Of Po-
lands complete disinterestedness toward
all the contending parties and Of her
readiness to submit the question Of the
Russo Polish frontier to the conference.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
MUST REMARRY COUPLE.
Pastor Welded. Pair in Maryland
on D, G, License.

Marriage licenses issued in Wash
ington cannot be used across the
District line. Col. w. A. Kroll, the
license clerk, had occasion yesterday
to take to task a colored minister
who had married a couple in Mary-
land on a license issued here. He
warned the minister to remarrry- the
couple in Washington, which the
clergyman promised to do.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
SEES ADRIATIC SETTLEMENT.
Nitti Tells Of Pledge Received
From Lloyd George.

PARIS. November 12 (Havas).-
Francesca Nitti. italian permier, has
received from Premier Lloyd George
a pledge that settlement of the Adri-
attic question, consistent with the
honor Of Italy and the interests of all
the allies, will be reached. according
to an interview with Nitti, published
by the Presse de Paris, the combined
Paris newspapers. Nitti says he con-
siders the plan for the solution of the
Fiunie problem drawn up by Foreign
Minister 'Tittoni as quite moderate in
character.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Held for Girls Disappearance,

OMAHA, Neb., November 12.-Steve
Marks, one-legged gypsy, is under
arrest in connection with the disap-
nearance from Philadelphia last March
Of Rosie Mitchell, twelve years old,
and Sonia Evans, fourteen years old.
The missing girls were located in
Council Bluffs, with Marks.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Message Sent to Lewis.

Mr.. Brewster made public last night
a telegram to Acting President Lewis
Of the miners organization, urging
prompt resumption of negotiations"
The message, sent, It was explained
before Secretary Wilson had put his
Invitation on the wires, made no ref
erence to the Secretary Of Labor as
mediator. Brewster suggested nego-
tiations of "a contract to be in force
upon the termination of the contract
now in effect" without saying when
or how this would be determined.
The Secretary of Labor, again step
ping to the front as mediator will
take up his work exactly as 1t was
laid aside two weeks ago. except that
no strike threat will hang over the
conference. Instead Of there being
present in the conference representa-
from the central competitive fields.
embracing the states of Indiana, Illf-
nois, Ohio and western Pennsylvania,
the conference will include miners
from all fields involved in the strike,
stretching over more than twenty
states. Mr.. Wilson's action in broad
ening the scope of the wage negotia-
tions was a surprise to operators but
the larger plan of representation was
adopted because of the desire of men
from other fields to have voice in
the deliberations.
There was difference Of opinion as
to how long the joint conference
might run, but every effort will be
made to reach a speedy agreement,
especially IL miners show little dis
position meanwhile to return to work.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
FEDERATION OFFICIALS
! OPPOSE SENATE ACTION
Believe Congress Will Not Forbid
Clerks Afiliation With
A. F. of L,

Officials of the National Federation of
Federal Employees today expressed the
belief that Congress will not ratify the
action of the Senate last night in pass
ing the policemen's pay bill with rider
forbidding membership of government
employees in organizations affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor and
requiring those so affiliated to sever
connections with the GENITAL labor body.
The rider was attached to the bill by
Senator Myers of Montana, the measure
receiving seven votes to five against it.
Attention was called today by Of
ficials of the National Federation to the
fact that the pay bill as passed by the
House contained no such prohibition
as is contained in Senator Myers rider,
and that the bill as passed by the SEN
ate must be agreed to in conference
between the two houses and again pass
ed by both houses before it becomes
law
Evening star., 1919-11-12
BOTH COAL FACTIONS
ACCEPT INVITATION TO
%zCeoENCE%
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retary Wilson for conference on
their differences. Director General
Hines has instructed regional coal
committees to increase the quantity
released as rapidly as production is
correspondingly restored.
There is some shortage of coal In
the southwest, Mr. Hines said. but
with coal now moving in that direc-
ton the emergency will soon be met.
Orders also have gone out from the
railroad administration to all federal
managers, which will turn thousands
of empty coal cars again toward the
mines SO that there will be ample
cars on hand when the miners return
to work.
1.-THE need for coal by consumers
other than the railroads began to be
felt on November 6, although before
that time some coal had been re-
leased on a showing that It was need
ed" said Mr.. Hines. 'In the period
from November to November a
total of 1855, 900 tons of bituminous
coal, or an averagek 663.500 tons per
day, was released by the railroads to
consumers. During the same time
total of 1,442,o00 tons of coal was
loaded, or an average Of 360,500 tons
per day.
1.-The coal released to domestic con-
sumers in that period was in excess of
1,213,000 tons, or an average Of 303,-
900 tons per day abvo the amount Of
coal loaded"
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Predict PubIic's Opposition.

"In addition to the opposition Of the
National Federation of Federal EN-
ployes, the Myers rider. it is stated,
will encounter the public sentiment
represented in at least fifty other ma
tional labor organizations affiliated
with the American Federation of La
Dor and having. members in the gov
ernment service. A few of these or
CARNATIONS are: The letter carriers
the railway mail clerks. the post office
clerks, the navy yard machinists and
all the other metal trades, engineer
ing trades, building trades. printing
trades, and even some of the sewing
trades. employed in the vast govern
ment plants of the War and Navy de-
partments, and various other branches
of the government in Washington and
throughout the country"
Evening star., 1919-11-12
PHILADELPHIA Glass Plant Damaged.

PHILADELPHIA, November H.
The Gillinder & Sons glass works at
Tacony, a suburb of Philadelphia,
were partly destroyed by fire today.
Six firen1en were injured by q falling
wall. The loss is estimated at $400'-
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Accepted Practice.

at should be borne in mind, how
ever, that the accepted law and prac-
tice of nations is that, as rule, ID
must be shown that a foreign gov
ernment is responsible for injustice
done to aliens or that its constituted
authorities are negligent in protect
ing their lives and property before
liability is incurred"
Evening star., 1919-11-12
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED
AND MINES TAKEN OVER
Governor Of North Dakota Takes
! Charge of Strike Situation in
I Ignite Coal District.

BISMARCK. N. D., November 12-
Gov. Lynn j. Frazier early today de-
clared martial law in the coal mining
districts of North Dakota and an
nounced he would take over the lig-
mite coal mines of the state. which
have been closed for several days on
account of strike of the 1,50C
miners.
In his proclamation the governor
ordered Adjutant General Fraser to
assume charge of the industry of the
state to see to 1t that the mines were
reopened at once and that the people
are supplied with coal as soon as
possible. All persons interfering with
production in the mines are to be ar
rested and kept under guard until the
operators and miners reach an agree.
ment In their dispute over wages.
Instructions to Adjutant General.
Adjutant General Fraser was in
structed to call all male persons o1
the state between the ages of eight
cen and forty-five that he deemed
necessary to control the situation anG
carry out the provisions of the
proclamation.
Word reached the capitol late las
night that the miners would not re-
turn to their posts in the coal mines
though the strike had been officiall,
called of by national officers, but they
would return to work under the or.
ders of Gov. Frazier.
The governor declared that not un.
til the operators and miners came t.
an agreement and demonstrated theil
Willingness and ability to operate the
mines in such a manner as to protec
the interests of the people would hi.
order be revoked.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Soldiers to Protect Workers.

Soldiers will not work in the mines,
1t was explained. but with give miners
returning to work protection from in
reference.
The miners demand a so per cent in
crease In wages, which the operators
have refused to grant. The increase
If granted, would be turned into d
fund for use as a strike benefit for
striking eastern coal miners, it was
declared by labor leaders.
Evening star., 1919-11-12

The salary committee of the Massa-
chusetts Teachers Federation has re-
ported that an unmarried woman
teacher today needs an annual in
come Of At least s1.Sl2. =,
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Oppose Discounting of Future.

officials of the government and
thoughtful men in Congress, having
the welfare of labor at heart dep
recate speculation and forecast of the
effect of the collapse of the miners
strike upon the future of organized
labor. 1t is declared that, whatever
may be that effect, it will take time
to demonstrate it. The administra-
tion is earnestly opposed to discount
ing the future to the disadvantage of
organized labor.
Secretary of Labor Wilson today
felt very optimistic as to the out
come of Fridays conference between
the committee of operators and the
mine workers leaders. He expects
an agreement to be reached at the
conference commencing then.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
9.5 Per Cent Increase.


y The actual amount of money collected
by the company during the first week
of November was s9S,S6S as compared
with ss0.2S2 during the last week
of October, when the fare was cents
nue. for the first week was 91a per
cent.
The total number of pay passengers
carried by the Washington Railway
and Electric Company during the first
week of the new fare was 1.545,22s,
against 1,6S1.455 during the last week
of the 5 cent fare. This was a de-
crease in traffic of 1S6.227. or Ito
per cent.
Another item which kept the increase
In revenue at approximately $500
was decrease in the sale of two
cent intercompany transfers. Mr.. Ham
estimated this reduction at SO per
cent.
The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company issued 361,176 free
transfers between its own lines dur
The number of intracompany trans
fers issued during the last week of
October was 263,T1s. Under the five
cent fare in October the company re-
ceived a two-cent charge for these
transfers.
SO Per Cent Increase.
The Capital Traction Company an
nounced today that it's increase in
revenue during the first week of the
new fare was s6.2s4 over the last
week of the five-cent fare.
The gross revenue of the Capital
Traction for the first week of Novem-
ber was 1884, as compared with s91,-
$40 during the last week of October.
This made the increase $6,2S4 or So
per cent
rhn C,n;to1 Tr,,t;op ,1so raoor+ad
q falling Off in traffic despite this in
crease in revenue. The total number
of pay passengers carried during the
first week of November was 1,515,295,
against 1,721,s46 during the last week
of October. This was a reduction in
passengers of 206,551, or 11.8 per cent.
The Capital Traction had no figures
available to show whether 2-cent inter-
company transfers were more or less
under the new fare.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
MR.. LANSING GIVES
VIEWS ON MEXICO
U. S. Has Right to See to 1t
That Authorities Try to
Give Protection.

Secretary Lansing of the State De-
partment made a statement today to
make clear the governments attitude
on the question of responsibility of
Mexico for the safety of Americans
in that country. This statement.
which was in response to inquiries
of newspaper correspondents in con-
nection with the case of William o.
Jenkins. the American consular agent
at Puebla, Mexico, follows:
1.-THE newspapers. in connection with
the Jenkins kidnapping case, made
it appear that had said that Ameri-
cans in Mexico had no greater rights
to protection than Mexica.ns. l re-
gret that the context of my COM
ments were not given in full. be-
cause it would have shown that l
was referring to a condition in which
the Mexican authorities had employed
every means which they possessed, or
should have possessed. to protect the
lives and property of aliens in a
Mexican community. If the author
tiles failed to provide means OF pro-
lection, or to use such means. the
statement attributed to me would not
apply.
Government Interpretation.
ITO avoid being misunderstood as
to this governments Interpretation
of the rule of international law on the
subject of responsibility on the part
of Mexico for the safety of Americans
in that country, l make the following
statement:
while in general there is presumed
to be no difference between the rights
of aliens and the rights of natives to
be treated fairly and justly under To-
cal laws and by the local authorities,
the local laws or the acts of commits
sion or omission by local authorities
result in injustice to Americans or
lack of adequate protection of their
lives or property, it is the privilege
as well as the right of this govern
ment, under international law, by dip
lomatic Intervention to see to it that
justice is accorded to its citizens and
their rights given proper protection
The reason for this is that when a
cont~cn - political l~-ks and law
lessness exists such as obtains in
certain parts of Mexico aliens, being
denied proper protection by the au-
thorities. must rely on their govern
ment, operating through diplomatic
channels, to obtain justice and Sc
curity. This is general statement
and the basis of the policy followe ed
by this government, though it is nee
essarily subject to modification IN par
ticular cases.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
HIGHER REVENUE
IFOR FIRST WEEK IS
/ BELOW CAR QUOTA
w. R. & E. Co. Receipts Un-
: der New Rate Fall Short
y of Estimates.

: Figures made public by the Wash
tngton Railway and Electric Company
today show that it's increase in rev.
enue during the first week of opera
ticn under the new rate of fare was
1856 above that during the last
week of the scent fare.
I: If this increase is taken as an av-
erage it would mean an increase of
only $445.992 for year, whereas the
Public Utilities Commission estimated
that the company should receive ap-
rroximately ss5o,00O more revenue to
meet operating expenses and pay a
8 per cent return on its investment
William F.. Ham. president of the
Company. would not say that he be-
Heved $500 would continue to be
the average weekly increase in rev.
snue. He said he would give the
figures for the first week and let
them speak for themselves.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
COAL CONFEREES
WILL NOTE CHANGE
Continued from First Page).

compromise may be reached upon
when the new rates shall go into ef-
feet.
Anyhow, it was said. the big ques-
ton having been settled-that the
miners shall not strike until peace
is declared-the next important ques-
tion is the one Of wages and hours,
and once this Is determined, neither
the operators nor the miners shall
be permitted to cause deadlock
over the date of their taking effect.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Sees Urgent Need of Bureau.

J. Horace Mcfarland of Harrisburg.
Pa, president of the American Civic
Association. made strong statement
regarding the needs for a housing bu
reau. He said that the chamber of
commerce in his own city is pre-
pared to start a big housing opera
ton in the spring dependent upon Sc
curing advice and plans from the fed
eral government. He urged that as
it was the federal government which
unsettled housing conditions every
where that the federal government
owes it to the people to settle the
housing situation.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Cities Are Growing Rapidly.

AS statistical facts he said that the
population in cities is growing AT
three times the rate that 1T is in the
country districts. Civilization is char
acterized by urban population and ur-
ban questions, he said. Before the
war a billion dollars a year was spent
for industrial holsing. During the
war only about 10 per cent Of that
amount was spent. Today, owing to
the high cost of material and of labor.
and due to the difficulty in securing
mortgage loans. little housing con-
struction Is being done and a great
housing shortage has resulted.
He laid emphasis also on the legis-
lati,e facts that Congress ras pro-
vided for bureaus in various depart
ments to carry on work not as vital
as this. He put into the Record
report showing that there was not a
country engaged in the war but has
taken up the housing problem and
met it as far as possible at this time.
Representative Tinkham also in-
serted a list of 125 associations and
clubs which have indorsed this
measure.
Evening star., 1919-11-12
Popular With Colleagues.

No man in the Senate was regarded
more warmly and with kinder feel
ings by his colleagues than Sen4tor
Martin. In the midst of debate. WHEN
he was seeking to carry his point, the
veteran senator could be brusque
enough to endanger amicable rela- :
tions with his opponents, but once the
debate was over, the incident, SO far
as Senator Martin was concerned,
was forgotten.
Senator Martin had served in the
Senate longer than any of his demo-
ty-four years s. and only Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts, the repub-
lican leader. has had longer con-
tinuous service in that body.
Was Railroad Attorney.
Senator Martin until his election in
1894 had been a railroad attorney
from a small town in Virginia who
had never before sought a public Of
fee. When it was found that the
state legislature had chosen him in
preference to one of yirginia's most
popular and able citizens. the late
Maj. Gen. Fftzhugh Lee, there was a
storm of protest among the demo-
Gratis of the "Old Dominion
Senator Martin braved the opposi-
ton, however, and on March 4. 1895,
took his seat His ability was soon
discovered, and from the date of his
advent into national politics he served
continuously in the Senate, rising to
the floor leadership of his party and
craftsmanship of the important appro-
priations committee. He served in
that capacity during the war Con-
gress, where he was regarded as one
of the leading figures in the Senate.
Senator Martins father, John Samuel
Martin. and his mother, Martha Ann
Staples, were descendants of the early
settlers of the colony of Virginia. His
father was a merchant and manufac-
turer of Scottsville, Albemarle county.
Va, where on July 29. 1S47. young
Martin was born. When he was six
years old his parents removed to the
county and thereafter he made his
home in Albemarle county.