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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
DANIELS SENDS
NAVY GREETINGS

Washington, Dec. 24.-Secretary
Daniels today sent the following
message to all naval vessels and
stations:
christmas greetings to all in
the naval service. Demobilization
has lost many shipmates who we're
with MS last Christmas when we
celebrated the peace the navy had
helped to win, but they are still our
comrades. The glory Of achieve
ment abides with all who served in
the world war. May the blessings
of peace win, and the blessings
of the prince Of peace cheer every
heart this Christmas time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
WASHINGTON
HOLDS IRISH
PLAN BENEFIT
Gives Isle Standing and
Aids in Paving Way
for Peace.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The Argus.)

Washington, D. c., Dec. a.
Great Britain's proposal to estab-
lish a dual government in Ireland.
with self determination for the
north and south by means Of two
separate parliaments that could be
combined whenever the Irish peo-
pie SO desired, has made . favor
able impression here.
Although the British may technic-
ally regard the Irish problem as an
internal question the speech by
Premier Lloyd George attracted as
much attention and provoked as
much gossip as if some proposal
of an international character had
been made affecting the peace
treaty. For the truth is that the
Irish Question and the ratification
Of the peace treaty with the League
Of Nations in it have been INSOFAR
ably bound together ever since Mr.
Wilson aused the phrase "self-dete
mination of peoples" in his "A
points, which were the basis of the
armistice. Again and again in pub
lie speeches the president has
sought to answer his critics by de-
claring that at Paris he and his
associates were dealing only with
tho salf-determinstion Of peoples in
territory won from the central
powers, but the argument failed to
still the hostile movement of the
Irish in this country toward the
peace treaty. It is a fact tha,
wherever Mr.. Wilson went on his
western trip he encountered full
page advertisements demanding
that he declare himself on the sub
ject Of Ireland. And it is a fact
that meetings addressed by Sena-
tors Borah and johnson, LEADING
opponents Of the treaty. were az
tended largely by Irish sympathiz.
erS.
Expect England to Act.
The president, indeed, has been
beset from the start by an agitation
in this country on behalf of Ire.
land, whose capacity for opposition
to the treaty itself has never been
underestimated. Mr.. Wilson felt
at Paris that If England would
only do something on the Irish
problem, his own task in behalf OF
the treaty would be made easier
He realized how sensitive the Brit.
ish were about receiving sugges.
tions from the outside. He knew
how Americans might feel If Grea,
Britain suddenly decided to advise
the United States to make good heI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
ENTER ARMY MEN
IN HORSE SHOWS?
WHAT'S THEDEA?

Washington, Dec. 24.-Legisla-
ton to enable officers and enlisted
men to participate at government
expense in horse shows and fairs
both in this country and abroad,
was recommended by Secretary
Baker in q letter received today by
Chairman Wadsworth Of the senate
military committee. Mr.. Baker
said the department planned to en-
ter team of American officers in
the mounted military contest In the
Olympic games at Antwerp and in
the international. horse shoe in
London in 1920.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
WEATHERF0R
HOLIDAY FAIR
IS FORECAST
Aside From Few Snow
Flurries Nothing Will
Hinder Santa.

Washington. D. c., Dec 24.-Redl
Christmas weather will greet Santa
Claus when he makes his rounds
tonight in the middle Atlantic, New
England and middle western states,
according to the weatherman.
Snow flurries are forecast for this
afternoon and tonight in those
states. Elsewhere over the country
fair weather is expected to prevail
except for SHOWS around the Great
Lakes.
Quiet at White House.
Christmas day at the White house
will be quiet one.
Owing to President Wilson's ILL
ness the grand children will not
come to Washington and conse-
quently there will be no Christmas
tree. The White house, however.
will be decorated as usual, Mrs.
Wilson today directing the placing
Of poinsettias, holly, mistletoe and
evergreen.
The president will eat his Christ
mas dinner in his room. 1t will be
served by Mrs. Wilson. Rear Ad-
miral Grayson, the presidents phv-
sician, will spend most Of the day
at home with his family and there
will be virtually no restrictions In
the menu to be prepared for Mrs.
Wilson. The president will spend
some time out of doors in his wheel
chair.
VIII Give Presents.
Tomorrow morning, Mrs. Wilson
will distribute presents to friends
Of the family and to children who
live on the countryside along the
route to the Country club, in nearby
Virginia, where the president plays
goft.
Hundreds of presents and cards
have been received at the Whi.e
house.
Goodies for Our Tars.
Washington, Dec. 24.-Whether
his ship is riding at anchor in
home harbor or is on duty in the
remote corners Of the world, the
American blue Jacket will sit down
tomorrow to groaning board.
Turkey OF chicken, candy and nuts
and all the trimmings" Of
Christmas dinner will be before
him.
All ships supply officers have
been unusually forehanded this
year, 1t was said today at the navy
department, and supplies for a real
American Christmas dinner have
been sent to the far flung posts
where American men o war are on
duty. Ships in home waters will
be decorated with Christmas greens
at the masthead and foreyard arms
and each will have a real Christ
mas tree for the men. Various
forms Of entertainment have been
provided on each vessel. These
will include boxing and wrestling
! matches and other athletic events.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
tilt COAL PRICE TO PAY IA Per CENT
Announcement


Due to the serious shortage Of
news print paper and the oppor.
tunity thus afforded to give its
employees q well deserved
Christmas holiday, The Argus
will not publish tomorrow.
In this connection The Argus
desires to wish all its friends Q
Merry Christmas and trusts that
they will be 80 filled with the
joys Of the day that on this par
ticular occasion they will not
miss their accustomed visitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
MOONSHINER AND
DEPUTY DEAD IN
MOUNTAIN BATTLE

Charleston, ". Va, Dec. "a
Preston Mullens, an alleged moon
sinner, and John P. Kennedy, a
deputy sheriff, were killed in a bat
tie at the head of Panther creek,
in the mountains near Welch, W.
Va, today, according to reports
which reached the state prohibition
department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
TALK DRAFTING
Gen, PERSHINC
FOR PRESIDENT
Republicans Agitate Question When
He Arrives In Lincoln for
Christmas.

Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. 24.-General
John ]. Pershing came to Lincoln
today for a holiday visit with mem
bers Of his family.
More than a quarter of a cen
tury ago he made this city his
home. Then he was a law student
at the University of Nebraska and
commandant of the university ca
dets. Some of his friends declare
they are bent on drafting" him as
q Republican presidential candi-
date.
General Pershing. with his son
Warren, and the latter's aunt, Miss
May Pershing, arrived shortly aft
er 10 o'clock this morning from La
Clede, Mo-, the generals birth
place. They we're accompanied
from Omaha by Governor S. r. Nc
Kelvie, Mayor J. E. Miller Of Lin
coin, and a state reception COM
mittee.
Back In February.
Washington, Dec. "a. - General
Pershing's tour Of inspection OF
military posts in the far west and
along the Mexican border. will end
in the middle of February.
On his. way westward from Chi
cage, General Pershing will arrive
at Rockford, ILL.,, Jan. S, Des
Moines, Iowa, Jan. Z.
On his return to Washington
General Pershing will prepare
from data gathered during his tour
a report for Secretary Baker con.
tanning his recommendations as to
which camps, posts or depots
should be retained permanently for
p,e in future military emergencies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
GETS TIP WOOD
HAS MADE Up
MIND TO run

Mitchell, S. D., Dec. 24.-Word
was received at Republican district
headquarters here today that Major
General Leonard Wood. endorsed
for president by the Republican
state. convention at Pierre, s. D..
will file a formal announcement of
his candidacy with the secer:a-y OF
state before Jan. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
CAROLERS, in PRISON GRAY, TO
SING IN NEW YORK FOR RELEASE
OF ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS

will be NO parade" but each auto
mobile will be followed by a single
file of walkers" each six feet
apart. These walkers" who also
will act as pickets when congrega-
tions leave the churches, will
carry banners reading:
There are $500 prisoners behind
bars for conscience sake"
"Ten political prisoners have died
for their opinions sake"
Eighteen bishops helped free
English conscientious objectors.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
OFF YEAR FOR
PARTISANSHIP
in CITY VOTE?
Freak Illinois Law Said to
Affect Municipal
Elections.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 24.-State
officials had under consideration
today the question as to whether
party candidates can file petitions
for the February primaries to Sc
lect municipal candidates. Accord
ing to George Alff, chief clerk OF
the Peoria election comission. the
statewide primary act. passed by
the last general assembly, does not
provide for the selection Of muni-
cipal candidates in 1920, and con-
seQuently all candidates must file
their petitions as independents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
NINE VACATION
CUT TO ONE DAY
TO HELP RELIEF

Harrisburg, ILL.,, Dec. 24.-In or.
der to increase the output OF feul
coal miners in this vicinity will
take but one days vacation this
Christmas instead Of six days, q
has been the custom for many
years. The coal mines will be ehut
down Christmas day and will re.
open again Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
DOESN'T
like MANDATE
IN SOUTH SEA
Claims 1t Has Fewer Privileges
Than Under German Regime
and Asks Time.

Paris, Dec. 24.-Japan's repre-
sentative in the supreme council
has objected to the form of the
mandates which the former Ger
man colonies in the Pacific would
be administered. Time has been
asked to refer the question to the
Toxic government. Meanwhile the
council holds the adoption Of the
mandate in abeyance.
The question of mandates was
taken up today by the council.
which considered the drafts that
had been prepared and adopted,
two giving mandates in Africa to
Great Britain and Belgium. Final
action on five others were post
poned on the request of the jap
anese delegate, Baron Matsui.
Prepared in London.
The mandates considered had
been prepared by the mandate COM
mission in London.
Baron Matsui found that the
mandates objected to by bim gave
Japan less advantages than she had
enjoyed in those colonies under the
German fu1e, It was statsd Three
Of the four voting delegates in the
council approved the draft but
Baron Matsui reserved the appro-
baton of Japan and asked for time
to refer the question to his govern
ment.
Discuss German Attitude.
Paris. Dec. 24.-The subject OF
Germany's attitude on the question
of signing the protocol to the peace
treaty came up in the supreme
council at this mornings session
presided over by Premier Clemen-
ceau. The council heard the ex-
PLANTATION given by Paul Dutasta
general secretary, Of the two visits
paid him yesterday by Baron Kurt
Won ~Lesner, the head Of the Ger
man mission.
Paris dispatches Tuesday an
nounced the delivery of the allied
reply to the latest German note
After receiving it the German plen-
ipotentiary stated he would be
obliged to return to Berlin to con-
suit his government, but later II
was announced that the Germans
had decided to remain in Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24

New York, Dec. 24.-Plans for a
Christmas day demonstration were
completed by the League of Am
,nesty for Political Prisoners.
The program calls for organiza-
ton of flying motor squadrons" to
convey carollers dressed in prison
gray and with wrists manacled on
a tour Of the city's churches from
Old Trinity in lower Broadway to
st. Patrick's cathedral in Fifth
avenue.
According to the organizers there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
MILLION LEFT TO
HELP SUFFERING

Cincinnati, Ohio. Dec. 24.-The
will Of Jacob B. Schmidlapp, Gin
cinnati capitalist, who died recent
ly in New York, leaves an estate
estimated at $1.000.000 in trust,
the income to be used for the re-
lief Of suffering and distress"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
FRENCH OFFICIAL
KILLED IN WRECK

Nice, France, Dec. 24.-Arthur
Capel, political secretary to the in
terallied war committee. was killed
last night in an automobile acci-
dent while he was enroute from
Paris to Monte Carlo. He was a
close friend of Premier Lloyd
George.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
DIXON GIRL DEAD
AFTER SLEEPING
FOR DOZEN DAYS

Dixon, ILL.,, Dec. 24.-Miss Ethel
Fruin. aged Is. Dixon high school
girl, died this morning from sleep
sickness. She has slept continue
ously for IL days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
ZITA HAS ONLY COLD.

Geneva, Dec. 24.-FOrmer En-
press Zita of Austria, who yeste;
day was reported to be serious
i'll with pneumonia. at her home@
Prangins, is only suffering frofS
severe cold. according to her -
sician's diagnosis today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
AUTHORITY on EGYPT DEAD.

st. Paul. Minn.. Dec. 24.-Rev.
John Wright rector emeritus Of St.
Paul's Episcopal church. died here
late last night. DR.. Wright was So
years old and was considered an
international authority on Egyptol-
Ogy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
OWNERS SAY
T'SBECAUSE
0FCONTRAC7
And Mighty Little Fuel Is
Produced Except Un-
der Those Terms.

AeohcoC AAAAuShb obAAAhS AM RAVs
test against the sending to jail
Of their president, Alexander
Hewat, we're ordered to return
to work by district officials this
afternoon. The order went ont
by direction OF HOwat, who
communicated with his officers
BY telephone.
Howatt notified his officers
that the central and other local
strikes would be taken up by
the district board here Friday.
! One Thousand miners still
! were on strike today, making
Idle SIX mines.
Chicago. Dec. 24.-Coal consurl-
ers here today were in receipt Of
announcements from several fuel
companies notifying them of an in
crease in the retail price Of between
30 and 35 cents ton on all coal
mined since settlement of the re-
cent bitumlnous miners strike to
make up for the IA per cent wage
increase the workers gained.
Under Old Contracts.
This does not mean no coal will
be sold at the government price,
one dealer said, but the Garfield
order is not retroactive on con
tracts executed before it was is.
sued and all contracts contain q
clause providing for the passing
along of any increase in mining
costs. Those who have no con-
tract for coal will get it at the
government price.
However, most operators have
their entire output sold under con-
tract SO the price increase will be
pretty general"
Clyne Is Watching.
District Attorney Clyne said that
he had been investigating the sit.
uation for 10 days and il the
scheme is, as I see it, to see that
no coal is obtainable except through
those who have contracts ht
would teach these gentlemen &
lesson"
Await Developments.
indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 24.-Gov'
ernment officials in Indianapolis to-
day awaited developments in tht
Kansas coal fields before determih
ing their future course in cuur
action against Alexander Howat O.
Pittsburg. Kan. president Of dis
trict No. IA, of the United Mine
Workers Of America.
Howatt was released from jai
here yesterday. where he had beer
sent as the result of charges o.
contempt Of court for alleged vio
lation of the injunction issued BY
United States District Judge A. B
Anderson aaginst furtherance o.
the coal strike.
Agrees to Cooperate.
His release and subsequent de-
parture for his home was effected
by agreement. on his part to Co
operate with international unior
officials In ending a strike Of 1,Q0i
employees of the Central Coal 4
Coke company, in continuation o.
(which formed the basis for cour
Gction against him. 1t was indicat
ed today that II the local strike
were ended, hearing Of the charges
of contempt, set for next Monday
probably would be continued indefi
nitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
WILSON GOING
TO HAND BACK
ROADS JAN. |?

Washington, Dec. 24.-President
Wilson is expected to make some
pronouncement tonight regarding
the railroad situation. Onicials
generally professed not to know
just what 1t would be, but some OF
them, at least, expected that II
would be an announcement of the
return of the roads to private
operation on Jan. /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24
The Weather

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day. Warmer tonight with the
lowest temperature about 20 to Is
degrees.
Highest yesterday, 81; lowest
last night, .19.
Velocity Of wind, miles per
hour.
Precipitation, none.
II n. Jpn. -. m.
yester. yester. today
Dry bulb temp. 80 81 10
Wet bulb temp. 80 30 IS
Rel. humidity. 100 81 SIS
River stage, 4.S, a rise Of 2 in the
last "a hours.
J. M. SHERIER, Meteorologist. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-24

FRENCH GOVERNMENT STANDS,
Paris, Dec. 24.-The chamber of
deputies voted confidence y thu
government. 155 to II. =
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-10-03

Don't bury your savings. Plant them
in War Savings Stamps and watch
them grow
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-10-03
W. S. $. IN SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
New Government Securities to Become
Part Of Endowment
Fund.

AT the state convention of the Ken
lucky Sunday Schools Association.
held in Ashland, KY, last month. the
following resolutions we're passed by
unanimous vote OF the delegates pres.
ent. representing the Sunday schools
Of the state
we ndorse the movement inaugu-
rated by the United States Treas
ury Department for the organization
Of Thrift Societies among the people
and recommend the organization Of a
Thrift Society in every Sunday school
Of the State"
Not only was this resolution passed
but this movement is made as part
OF the Sunday school work, and In
many counties stamps are being pur
chased and sent to the Kentucky Sun
day School Association TO form part
Of the endowment fund Later, wher
these stamps viii mature, the funds
viii be invested and the income Will
be used for some new work amonI
the children.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-10-03
WILSON'S WORDS
CLEAR UP DOUBT
CALIFORNIA THROWS OVER ITS
LEADER, JOHNSON, AND
RALLIES TO LEAGUE.
WEST GIVES HIM OVATION
All Doubtful Features Of Pact Are
Explained Away BY President, and
Former poubters Hasten to Give
Him Their Support

(By Independent News Bureau. form
srly Mt. Clemens News Bureau.)
Aboard President Wilson's Special
Train-A continuous ovation along the
Pacific coast and then on his eastward
way back toward the capital was given
TO President Wilson as he came
toward the end OF his month daylong
speaking tour in behalf of the League
Of Nations. California. particularly
the delightful city Of Los Angeles, went
wild in its enthusiasm for him and his
advocacy OF the League, and 1t was
in that state, perhaps. that he did lis
most successful missionary work
Hiram Johnson, California's former
governor, now her United States sena-
tor, and considered by her as the most
likely Republican candidate for the
presidency In 1920, had before the ar
rival OF President Wilson, convinced
great number of citizens that the
League as at present formulated was
not a good thing. He had told them
that the United States, because Of It,
would be drawn into every petty
European quarrel; he argued that we
would lose our sovereignty by joining
with the European nations. He had
blamed the president for asserting to
the possession by Japan Of the PENN
sula OF shan Tung in China.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-10-03
WANTED.

A number Of girls and women
to peel and trim apples at the
Mayview Evaporator. Can earn
good wages. ]. ], Henner, May
view, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-10-03
ENGLAND 5 KING
URGES SUCCESS
IN THRIFT DRIVE
RECONSTRUCTION CAN ONLY BE
FASTENED BY THE SPIRIT
OF NATIONAL SAVING.
WORK WELL AND SAVE WELL
Experiences Gained by America and
Britain In Great War 10 Be Of
Lasting Benefit.

1t is a good thing for those Ameri-
cans who think their country is hard
taskmaster in requesting economy,
saving and adherence to the many
rules and regulations made necessary
to any nation that has been at war.
to note that the government Of the
United States is not the only govern
men which is advising its people to
live well, work well and save we'll
Our ally across the sea-England-
is uring the unit. of her people in
thrift and saving, to keep the industry
Of that country from declining, which
would mean disaster and longer
period OF reconstruction.
In memorable speech made by
King George. not long since. in Lon
don, ne said:
with the end of the war great
chapter in the history of our country
is closed A new era which is open
ing before up brings its own tasks,
and the same qualities which have
carried us to victory will be needed
in full measure for the work cs re.
construction. The spirit OF union, self
sacrificing and patience which our peo.
pie displayed during years of fighting.
will still be required If we are to reap
the full benefit Of the peace which we
have won And those great qualities
must be reinforced by the homlier yir-
tues OF industry and thrift.
"As was inevitable in the prosecu-
tion of the war. we have been losing
largely on our capital Now that we
are at peace again our country urgent.
ly demands from every citizen the ut
most economy in order to make the
best use Of the resources which our
nation possesses, and strenuous and
unremitting industry in order to in
sure the greatest possible production
of the necessary commodities Without
these We cannot hope to maintain the
high position In the industrial and
commercial world. which we held be.
fore the war. | am confident that the
ancient and sterling virtues OF the
British people will not fail US In our
hour of need
The confidence expressed that the
English people would bend every ef
fort In the interest Of their countrys
veal is splendid, and we OF America
should give the same assurance to the
world that We will not allow our com
mercial interests to falter.
To work together, united for the
welfare of our country--to be economf
cal--to save and invest wisely so that
there will be no chance of losing, II
the safest plan for each individual t
follow.
There is now better investment il
the world today than with the u. q
government The securities OF Wa
Savings Stamps and Treasury Saving
Certificates which she offers, bearing
4 per cent interest, compounded quar-
tefly, are as sound as the Rock o
Gibraltar