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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
PREPARE FOR CAMPAIGN
Homer S. Cummins, of Connecticut,
Elected In Place Of Ex-Chairman
Vance Mccormick.

Washington.-Ho S. Cummings.
of Connecticut, was elected chairman
of the national democratic committee,
and the committee voted a complete
reorganization for an aggressive cam
paign in 1920.
The resignation of Vance McCor-
mick as chairman, rendered several
months ago when Mr.. Mccormick went
to Paris as an advisor at the peace
conference, was accepted formally
with a resolution of thanks to the re-
tiring chairman for his work A sim.
liar resolution was adopted in accept
Ing the resignation of Carter Glass,
who resigned as secretary when he be-
came secretary of the treasury.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
PENNSYLVANIA AVE. IN WASH
INGTON Is FILLED WITH THE
RETURNED HEROES.
PRESIDENT LEADS MARCH
Chief of American Army Walks Two
Miles, Then Reviews the Process
sion-Enthusiasm Is High.
Three Generations Present.

Washington.-Penn Avenue
re-echoed for the first time in many
years to the tread of victorious Amer
ican soldiers-men who fought in Eu.
rope under the Stars and Stripes to
help clear the way for the spread OF
democratic ideals.
President Wilson, back only few
days from the peace conference in
Paris, led the parade on foot, and after
marching through cheering thousands
from the capitol to the White House,
took his place in the reviewing stand
with Mrs. Wilson, surrounded by his
cabinet, justices of the supreme court,
the diplomatic corps and high officers
of the American and foreign military
forces.
The parade was organized as trib-
ute to service men-Soldiers, sailors
and marines-from the District of Co
lumbia, but it soon became apparent
that this first review in Washington
since the victory was won had more
than local significance. Men from
every state and every service took
part, but especially the presence OF
hundreds of wounded who at Chateau
Thierry, St, Mihiel and the Argonne,
helped write the stirring chapters OF
American participation in the war.
made the parade testimonial Of the
nations pride in all its fighters, re-
gardless of locality
Three generations were repressnied
in the pageant, the fighters of today.
the veterans of yesterday and tka
high school and college cadets in train
ing to take their places under the flag
if need be.
Blue and Gray walked together in
the section of veterans, followed by
younger men in the uniforms of Span
ish War days. Resplendent in their
tribal war garb Indians Joined with
their white brothers in the parade, as
they Joined them in fighting on for
eign fields to crush autocracy.
Enthusiasm of the spectators was
unrestrained, but many time touched
note too keen for mere cheering
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Motors To Versailles While Crowds
Cheer-Meets Some Delegates.

Paris-Premier Clemenceau left his
residence last week for the first time
since he was shot. A large crowd had
gathered around the house in the hope
Of seeing the premier, although the
hour had been kept secret. Cheers
and cries of "Vive Clemenceau" arose
as he stepped from the house and en-
tered an automobile with DR.. Laubry.
The premiers' face, which showed
signs of the fever he had been through,
bore a pleased smile as he acknowl'
edged the greetings. He drove to Yer
sailles and return.
M. Clemenceau discussed general af.
fairs with several of his collaborators,
Permission to do so was given him
by his physicians.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
MEMORIAL FOR CLARA BARTON.

Philadelphia.-A national memorial
for Clara Barton, founder of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, is proposed.
Christmas day, 1921, will be the
Tooth anniversary of her birth at Ok
ford, Mass. David H. Wright, an at
torney of this city, and author of a
book of poems, Under the Red Cross" "
is fathering the movement Senator
Lodge from Miss Barton's native state,
has been asked to introduce a bill
providing for the erection in the Hall
of Fame in the capitol at Washington
a memorial or statue in her memory.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
TRANSPORT BRINGS IN SOLDIERS

New York-Bringing 1929 American
soldiers, including 756 wounded, the
transport President Grant arrived from
Brest. The principal units aboard
were the headquarters company of the
1S4th infantry, ordered to Camp
Meade; the supply company and com
pany X of the 162d infantry to demo
bilize at Camp Dix; and the 164th in
fantry complete, 81 officers and 1888
men, also going to Camp Dix. Brest
convalescent deatchments "A to 90 and
scattered casual units made up the
balance of the passenger list
The ranking officer aboard was
Brig. Gen. Albert H. Blanding, OF the
184th infantry brigade.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
CHAOS WILL BE RESULT
President Tells Congressman League
Will Fail If America Balks"-Re-
pubIicans Unchanged.

Washington.-Presi Wilson told
members of the congressional foreign
relations committees that unless the
United States entered the league of
nations the league would fall and chaos
and turmoil beyond description would
result in Europe. Views of Republican
members opposing the league consti-
tuition as reported to the peace con-
ference apparently were not changed
by the conference.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Embezzlers Convicted In France.

Paris.-The three former Y. M. c. A
workers who were arrested in January
for the embezzlement of funds, have
been found guilty by courtmartiai
and sentenced to Imprisonment, Geo.
B. Schoeffel, of Rochester, N. Y, was
sentenced to Is years. while the Rev,
Fl. B. Atkins, of Texas, and ]. Mans
field, formerly of New York, were
given ten years each.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
u.Roat To ST. Louis.

st. Louis.-One of the edrrrendered
submarines will be brought up the Mis-
Iissippi river to st, Louis by an Ameri-
,an crew during the coming Liberty
oap drive.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Be Your Boys comrade.

! All little fellows are ambitious to be
comrades of the "big boys" Be big
boy yourself and get some fun out of
aife. And at the same time you will
be building a future for your son that
will be more glorious memorial, a
more effective monument to yourself
than could be raised by all the mar
Bile and granite In the hills of the
whole world.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
WAR LOSSES OF FRANCE.
The French War Losses Are Put at
Twenty Billion Dollars.

Paris (Via MontreaD The war
losses of France amount to nearly $40 !
900, 900, 900, according to an estima<
prepared by Louis Dubois, deputy
from the department of the Seine, for
the budget committee of the Chamber
of Deputies. The losses consist OF
damage to lands and property, house
hold effects, cattle and title deeds,
raw materials and provisions, and loss
to revenue and trade.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
SHIP FOR ANTWERP.
First Voyage From New Orleans to
Belqian Port in Four Years.

New Orleans-The sailing from this
port of the Danish steamer Elizabeth
Maersk for Antwerp marks the first
voyage from this city to a Belgium
harbor in four years. The Elizabeth
Maersk carries a large cargo of cot
ton seed, oil cake, flour an dbeans, in
charge of Capt. Jernes. Before the
war steamers cleared this port weekly
for Belgium.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Reward For convlctIon Of Murderel

Bartlesville, Okla.-Citizens OF Ra-
mona, Okla, subscribed $500 reward
,or the arrest and conviction of the
murderer OF DR.. Thomas B. Dickson,
who was killed in Kansas City last
week. The Ochelata, Okla, lodge OF
he Anti-Horse Thief association start
ID a movement to raise fund of ST.
300 as a reward for the apprehension
If the murderer.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Business Men Asked To Strike.

Basil.-Business and professional
men in several German towns have
been urged to meet the strike of the
working classes by going on strike
themselves, according to dispatches
received here from Berlin.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
president En- Route To Europe.

Washington on-Preparations for Press
ident Wilson's return to France we're
completed at the white house. He
was scheduled to sail on the transport
George Washington March 5, after,
speaking the night before on the
league of nations with former Presi-
asnt Taft at New York.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Then and Now.

Said the facetious feller: 'In the
olden days when the automobile was
designated as 'one lunger' I suppose
the chap who owned one had good
deal of trouble with his lung, but now
inis chief complaint is either g&s-tritis
or that tired feeling"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Noted Artist Dead.

Montreal-Robt Harris, one of Can.
ada,s best known portrait painters and
former president of the Royal Canadian
academy, died here He was born in
Wales in 1849, but came to the do.
minion as a youth.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Maize Grown In China.

Indian corn. or maize, is grown ex-
tensively throughout the entire Sec
kionsof China. 1t is generally planted
after the wheat is harvested and in
jields with beans. the beans ripenlng
hfter the corn is harvested. The lack
|of scientific seed selection prevents
THE production of as large a yield as
would otherwise be obtained.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
c. e. VAN LOAN DIES.

Famous Sport Story Writer Succumbs
to Chronic Nephritis.
Philadelphia E. Van Loan
humorist, and famous as a writer OF
stories on sporting topics, died OF
chronic nephritis at a hospital in Abb
ington, Pa, near here.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
SUNDAY BASEBALL UNLAWFUL
Court of Civi! Appeals Authorizes In
junction Against Sunday Games.

junction Against Sunday Games.
Nashville, Tenn.-The court of civil
appeals held the playing of Sunday
baseball here unlawful and authorized
an injunction to issue against the local
club playing Sunday games. The cir
cult court had denied the appeal for
such an injunction.
The case before the court was that
of the state, on relation of the govern
or and the attorney general, against
the Nashville Baseball association.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06

Washington. - Maj,-Gen. Crowder,
judge advocate general and provost
marshal general of the army, will leave
shortly for Cuba to accept an invita-
ton to advise with the Cuban presi-
dent and congress on the revision Of
election laws.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06

Allows Change In Lenten Program.
Rome.-Pope Benedict has author
lied the faithful to substitute some
other day for Saturday as day of alb
stinence during the coming Lenten
season
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06
Daily Thought.

Chance is a word void of sense (;
knething can exist without cause
AvoItaire.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1919-03-06

Optimistic Thought.
A song viii outlive all sermons In
fmemory.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
COAST STRIKE GROWS.

San Francisco June 17.-Teiefone
company workers. said to number 5000,
went on strike thruout California, with
the exception of the Sacramento district
officials of the International Brother
hood Of Electrical Workers announced
here, today. Eleven hundred We're said
10 have struck in San Francisco.
Union officials estimated more than
5000 girl operators and 1000 male en-
ployes are directly affected in Northern
and central California In Los Angeles
and other parts IF southern California,
strike was called yesterday of the tele-
fone crafts. affecting, it was said, more
than 5000 employees. who walked out.
Declares Strike Illegal.
l.. c. Grasser. of Oakland. international
vice president of the International Broth
erhood of Electrical Workers. has de-
clared the strikes in California illegal
and without sanction of international Of
ficials. He said that organization would
not stand behind the strikers.
At Oakland last night, when the strike
there was voted, a resolution also was
passed that if any local lost its charter
because of the strike, the Oakland work
ers would demand their charter also be
cancelled
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
TALK KoF NEGATIVE REPLY.

Berlin. June 17.--The impression OF
those who were engaged thruout the
night in transiating the reply of the allied
and associated powers, is that it will be
utterly impossible to sign and that it is
probable a negative reply will be wired
to DR. HanieI Won Haimhausen for sub
mission to NJ Clemenceau.
1t is also considered possible that
Count Won Brockdorff- -Rantzau will not
return to Versailles on account Of the
demonstration there against the dele
gates, resulting in injury to Minister
Giesberts. Frau Dorlblush, Attache Mey
er and others, all of whom were hit with
stones Herr Meyers eye was injured
by glass.
The changes IN the peace terms as in
dicated by the red interlineations in the
text of the old treaty. are so slight as to
cause universal dismay among those who
have had the opportunity of examining
the document.
The financial notifications. are con-
sidered unimportant and Objectionable,
and the terms governing Germany's ad-
mission to the league of nations are de-
elared to be unsatisfactory.
Government circles state they cannot
conceive any government willing to sign
such terms, tho it is admitted the treaty
will be fully discussed, because it Is real
ICED that serious effects, with the spread
of bolshevism in Germany, would be en-
tailed in refusal to sign. The entente's
answer. also Is considered nothing less
than an ultimatum.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
NO MOONEY STRIKE.
4. F. L. STAND; IRISH
REPUBLIC INDORSED
Resolutions Also Call for Prevention of Packers
Getting Control of Nations Entire Food Pur-
veying; Self Determination Upheld.

Atlantic City June 17-Amid general uproar delegates
tending the convention here Of the American Federation of Labor
today refused to ndorce recognition Of soviet Russaaho
ing recognition by the United States of the existing Irish
public after sharp debate which delegates
to blows voted against the general strike proposed for July
In behalf OF Tom Mooney, convicted in connection with the
preparedness day bomb explosion in San Francisco.
The Mooney resolution however, directed the executive council
of the American Federation of Labor ito effort
bring about trial for Mooney thru recognized
The Mooney defense committee censued for it's alleged e
forts to disrupt the Federation
Discussion of bosevism developed when the resolutions
mlttee reported resolution asking withdrawal from Russia of
American soldiers but refused report others demanding
milton of soviet Russia and lifting of the blockade of Russian
ports The committee refused ndorse recognition the
people of that country by constitution other of
assembly shall have established truly democratic
ernment.'
MAYLABOR DAY REJECTED
The debate said by labor been the
most bitter heard It followed action by the convention
the strenuous protest of the radical group appeal
change American Labor day from the first Monday
ember May bond of labor world
into a universal brotherhood"
Samuel Gomper president of the Federation the fight
against the May day resolution asserting that
day day for American labor and political event.
as it was in Europe.
FIERY BLOCKADE DEBATE
Peter Hoenbacher of the Pennsylvania federation of
labor protested against rejection of his resolution called
the lifting the Russian blockade declaring he had offered
on humanitarian grounds to bring about relief women
and children.
John Frey of Cincinnati chairman committee replied
that organized labor to insist recall
troops from Russia but that could hardly sending food
there for fear the oshev would get of the women
and children.
In to further argument by radca delegates FREY
Continued
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
MOVE TO DECLARE WAR
ENDED MAY TAKE PLACE
OF KNOX LEAGUE ATTACK

Washington, June 17-Altho no def.
mite course had been agreed usou. TO-
night, it is likely desperate effort will
be made in the senate to have test
vote Friday or Saturday, on a coIlater-
al issue to the Knox resolution to sep
arate the league of nations covenant
from the peace treaty and leave action
on the league pact for later.
An alternative suggestion under CON
sideration is the introduction Of Joint
resolution to declare the war at an end,
and thus relieve congress of blame for
prolongation of war conditions while rat
ification of the treaty is delayed.
Announcement that Germany must
act finally on the peace terms by June
p greatly diminished hopes of bringing
the Knox resolution to vote before
the treaty is signed at Versailles.
Altho no definite course had been
agreed upon tonight, it is likely there
will be desperate effort to have test
vote on some collateral issue, Friday or
Saturday. A plea against lasty accep-
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18

that they have knowledge that, at yes-
terday's meeting of the council of four,
complete agreement was reached on
the consequences which will follow Ger
manys refusal of the peace proffered.
They were aware, the delegate point
ed out, that orders had been given for
ed by heavy artillery Of hitherto un-
revealed power, to begin an advance on
the morning OF June "a.
Confronted by such realities, which
alone count with them, the German gov
ernment and the national assembly at
Weimar in the delegates opinion. will
decide to sign the treaty.
PEssIMIsM AT wEIMAR.
Weimar, June 17.-(By the Associ
ated Press)-The new allied terms
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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
TRADED WITH ENEMY
IS CHARGE AGAINST
BIG ESTATE AGENTS
San Francisco Business Men Ac-
cused of Sending Property
Income to Germany.

| San Francisco. June 1T.--Indictments
| charging them with conspiring to trade
| with the enemy during the war period
were returned here. today. against Henry
A. Westphal, G. Q. Swanherg and r. r.
Rush. prominent San Francisco mer-
chants.
The defendants sent various sums to
Representatives OF TIE Rush estate / n
Germany thru Oscar Holinquest, a dairy
man of Swartingosory Lackely Sweden,
and brother-in-law of Swanberg, the in
dictments allege.
Each defendant was held ON $4,000
bonds.
Westphal is vice president of the Merch-
ants Ice and Cold Storage company,
Swanberg is proprietor of big down
town cafe and Rush is secretary and
treasurer of Rush estate. one of the big
gests in the city.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
FOE ENJOYS STONED
BY FRENCH CROWDS
ON BERLIN START
Woman Among Those Struck ;
Clemenceau Will Make Writ
ten Apology.

Paris, June 11.-Dr. Theodor Melchoir
one of the five principal delegates, and
Frau Dorblush, one Of the secretaries
to the German peace delegation, were
struck on the head with stones. during
demonstration against the German
delegates when they departed from Yer
sailles last night.
The French government, today, ex-
pressed regret over the demonstration
against the Germans. Premier Clemen-
ceau is writing q letter of apology to
Count Won Brockdorff- Rantzau.
1t is reported that the prefect of po-
lice at Versailles may possibly be remov-
ed. The demonstration had several
phases, but was confined mostly to jeer-
ing the Germans.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
INVASION DECIDED ON

Paris. June 17.--The majority OF the
members of the peace conference be-
lieve Germany will not sign the peace
treaty, according to Marcel Hutin Of the
Echo de Paris, who made canvass of a
number of the leading personalities Of
the peace making body Only one of
these leaders, NJ. Hutin declares. ex-
pressed the opinion that the Germans
will accept the revised treaty. This
member, however, is one whose opinien
the writer says he holds in greatest
esteem.
The delegate in question. NJ, Hutin
explains, based his opinion that the Ger
mans will sign the treaty on the fact
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
REPEAL OF BAN
On NEAR BOOZE
Is VOTED DOWN
Instead, House Commit.
tee Sets ! P. G. as In
toxicating Test.

Washington, June 17.-Ry a vote of
10 to 3 the house judiciary committee
refused. today, to adopt a motion Of
Representative lgoe, democrat. Missou-
ii, to recommend repeal of war time
prohibition insofar as it affects light
wines and beer.
Joining Mr.. Igoc in supporting the
the motion were Representative Gard,
democrat, Ohio, and Classon, republli-
can, Wisconsin.
The committee, which is considering
q bill by Chairman Nolstead for en-
fortenlent of national prohibition, ap-
proved the section defining intoxicat-
ing liquors as that containing e-haIf
Of ! per cent, Of alcohol, after amend
ing it SO As TO name specifically as in
toxicants alcohol brandy, whisky, rum,
gin, beer, ale, porter and wine.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
ENGLAND To DEPORT
Or CAJO[E ALIENS
t. LEAVE COUNTRY
Race Riot Solution; Can't Force
Negro Subjects; Will
Coax EN-.

London, June 17.--In consequence of
riots at Liverpool. Cardiff and else
where. in which colored men have par
ticipated, the British government has
decided to repatriate, at the earliest
possible moment. all aliens who came
to England during the war. according
to the Daily Mail. The bulk of these
are Chinese.
Many negroes who are in England are
British subjects and cannot be deported
against their will, but an attempt will be
made to induce them to go, by offering
free passage and money.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18

tance of the league of nations was made
to the senate, today. by Senator Knox.
republican. Of Pennsylvania, in care
fully prepared address.
The league, declared the former secre
tary of state, would inevitably result in Il
super government empowered to act even
on the domestic affairs of member ma
tions and to preserve for all time the
territorial boundaries shortly to be fixed
by the peace treaty. He asserted the new
Monroe doctrine provided would efface
that policy from international affairs and
argued that the amendment adopted to
cover withdrawal of league members
would make such withdrawal absolute
impossible
The speech marked beginning Of
debate on Mr.. Konx's resolution.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-18
u. S. BORDER TROOPS MOVE
TO GUARD TOWNS AGAINST
POSSIBLE VILLA REVENGE
Rebel Junta Sends Messengers to Bandit Chief
Asking Him Not to Attempt to Retaliate by
Raids on Americans

We're much concerned over reports that
Villa was heading toward Gasas Grandes
chihuahua. This is near the Mormon
colony If Cnlonia Dublan. where MANY
Mormons live
Company 6 10Th infantry. was ordered
to isleta, Tex, today. Company RI. ii
the same command To Fabens. opposite
Guadalupe, chihuahua. and Company |.
TO Fort Hancock, Tex In addition d
machine gun platoon was ordered to
Fabens
Small patrols Of troops will garrison
the border between towns. and the Dor
der west Of Ell Paso has also been rain-
forced until the entire border front is
under military guard.
No Raids to Be Allowed
There will be no wholesale shooting
up of towns across the border from Mex
ico,' General De Rasey C. Cabell COM
mandcr Of the southern department an
nounced at military headquarters.
There was no idea of aiding the Car
rama soldiers in Luarez in General Er
wins mind when he ordered the ryne-
ditIon. General Chbell continued.
General Erwin handled the situation
well. He did nthe right thing and did
1t well. There is no plan under con
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