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Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
BARON MAKINO TELL CONFERENCE. JAPAN'S POSITION
Describes Germany's Elf forts to Get Into Far
 East.

Paris, Friday, Feb. 7-(By the As. sociated Press) - Baron Makino, senior Japanese delegate to the Peace Conference, made public today statement as to Japan's position at the conference. After outlining the main facts in the history of the past 20 years since the Chino-Japanese war, describing Germanys efforts to es- tablish herself in the Far East and giving in some detail the claims of Japan to Pacific Island groups locat- ed north of the equator, thes tate ment says:
 Germany sought to stir up illwill in the Far East after the penetration of Manchuria by the Japanese rail- way under the right granted by the Portsmouth treaty. She also made the most of the more or less serious mistakes made by both Japan and China in the course of their diplo- matic and commercial relations"
 After outlining the successive sur render by Japan in the interests of peace after the Chinese war and the waiving of all money indemnity fol- lowing the war with Russia, the statement comes up to the taking of Tsing-Tao from Germany after Ger many had refused to accept the ulti- matum of August, 1914, under which Japan demanded that Germany va cate Tsing-Tao.
 Japan is now pledged to return to China this harbor and port built with German money together with the ter ritory of kiao-Chau, which China will receive eight years sooner than they could possibly have secured it." the statement continues. "Otherwisei the treaty of 1915, under which this re- storation is to be made, containing no secret clauses and agreement en- tered into September, 1918, regarding further Chino Japanese Cooperation in Shantung contain no stipulation which is more or less just and nfGsi- Iy helpful settlement of outstanding questions.
 k These documents, with all their clauses, have been laid before the powers, including America. Japan does not seek more than a fair divi- sion in this work of development We realize that a great change has taken place in the dealings between the na- | tions to be represented in the League of Nations. If that league is to be | of any value it's rules must prohibit selfish aggression, exploitation and ] discrimination. We seek no territory
 in China and ask only for friendly CO., operation and the maintenance of | peaceful relations"
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

Up to January 31, 236,S24 men had been returned from France. The de- partment estimates that 160O00 will be returned in February This is an in crease of 46O00 over the January total, due largely to the transformation of cargo vessels into transports General March said that 51 cargo ships had been ordered converted and that the first of these were now coming into service.
 Plans for divisional parades in home cities have been upset by the irreg- ular flow of troops homeward. Gen eral March said the units were re- turning in such scattered form that in a great majority of cases it now seemed improbable that divisional or ganizaztions could be held together long enough for large parades.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
CASUALTY REPORT
 CORRECTED AS TO 10000 MISSING
Figures Being Reduced From One Hundred to
 Two Hundred a Day.

Washington, Feb. S-Last week s casualty report showing more than 10000 men of the expeditionary force missing in action has been corrected to make the total 7,7S3, General March said today. General Pershing had reported that the numbers totaled with the information that the figures were being reduced by from 100 to 200 names per day, as a result ot the checking of records in the cen tral records office in France.
 At the same time General Pershing gave the war department new totals of casuals In the first and second divisions, the marine brigade in the latter being included. The first di' vision had total of killed, died ot wounds, missing and prisoners ot 5,24S; the second division total was 5,260,
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

More important demands, however, have required the Presidents con- tinued presence in Paris. It is re- garded as necessary that the Asso- ciated Powers shall present a solid front when the delegates of the Cen tral Powers are admitted into the conference. Otherwise, 1t is felt in some quarters, the enemy defeated on the field might have succeeded by cunning and intrigue in causing dis sension among the Associated Powers and in getting better terms for them selves by offering tempting alliances. The main efforts of the conference leaders, therefore, are being directed toward the consolidation of their own forces and gaining adhesion to the fundamental principles which are to govern the future relations of states,
 A great dead has been done to settle the various territorial disputes by me diation and in endeavoring to have such disputes submitted to the Society of Nations when 1t is organized. A notable success in this direction has been in the conflict between Italy and Jugo- -SlAvia over territory in the east ern Adrtatic. AS these difficulties are overcome, however others appear in the shape of demands by some ele- ments for the imposition of harsher terms on Germany than are contained 1 the present arTnistice agreement, not only for the present, but also for the diotant future.
 Some of these proposals are that Germany should be kept blockaded i1daf9 niteav axnp of+a, t;ba ejgDipe- o1 the final peace treaty in order to per init France and Belgium to rehabili- tate their injured industries so as to be able to compete with Germany in the worlds markets. The question hae been raised, however, whether they may not be regarded as irreconcilajble with that part of the primary peace plan in which it is declared that nc economic discrimination shall be per mitted.
 It was indicated st yesterdaY'e meeting of the Supreme War Counci that the ciNiEan elements had decid- ed that the time had come to asser themselves, land Issues that developed at that meeting will be considered a the next gathering without the pres ence of tn, military leaders,
 Slmultar sly With this work tht special cd ssion on a Society O Nations wbe adding the finishing touches to the great prospect which 1t is expected, will be completed to day in readiness for the next plenar, meeting of the conference which prob ably will be held early next week.
 The Peace Conference commission on Society of Notions expects t, finish it's work at the session to begil at 10:s0 a. In- today. At the long ses sion last night the committee com pleted two thirds of the draft of tn project.
 Paris, Friday, Feb. Many i'm portant matters were before the Su preme War Council, comprising tn council of the Great Powers and tn military conimanders on all front! when 1t met today to consider pri
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

The department is dealing with this question. however, as the divis- ions are ordered home. The 27th CNew York National Guard) division, will be paraded in New York city and plans for parading the 42nd (Rain- bowl Division on it's return in Wash ington, General March thought. would be carried out. Wherever oppor- tunity offers for other division pa rades, advantage will be taken of 1t. The greatest military camp in the world will be established at Brest when plans for extension of em- barkation facilities have been com pleted. General March said Brest would be the backbone of the Ameri- can demobilization system. It al ready has handled 51 per cent. of the soldiers sent back to the United States up to date. Its capacity for 50, 900 men is to be doubled
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
STRIKE AFFECTS
 SCORE OF CITIES
Bricklavers' Sympathetic Action Will Have Effect
 Here.

New York, Feb. All union brick1ayers and hoisting engineers employed in various cities through out the country on contracts held by members of the Building Trades Elm ployers' association of this city will be called dut on sympathetic strike Monday morning in an attempt to en- force the {demands of carpenters em- ployed bylthe association for dollar a day inckease in wages, William l.. Hutchesonl, president of the United Brotherh9od of Carpenters and Join CTS, annol4nced shortly after noon to- day.
 i This aftion follows the declaration 1 by the Employers association of a ! lockout, effective at noon today, ! against Jall bricklayers and hoisting engineers who have quit work in this { city in sympathy with the carpenters
 Employees of individual contractors mot members of the association, were not involved in the strike order Pres
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Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

marily the extension of the armistice with Germany which expires on Feb ruary IT. Although the final deci- sions went over until tomorrow the session was interesting from the num- Der of subjects demanding attention that were presented by the naval and i military chiefs.
 Reports were made. by the military high commands regarding demobiliZa- tion and the relative forces of the powers to be maintained In the occu- pied regions. The Versailles military council also submitted a report as to the military forces available for the disturbed regions of Turkey. The naval branch of the council presented recommendations fcrmu- lated as the result of consultation among the British, French, Italian l and American naval commanders, | bearing mainly on the turning over of the German submarines, blockade restrictions and the surrender of the German commercial feet. This fleet, l it is stated, is ready to be turned over, 1 but the Allies thus far have not agreed upon the allotment of the scteamers among the various Allied nations nor upon the compensation ] for the use of the vessels
 When an agreement is reached and the United States receives its share of the ships, they will be manned|by the | American navy and fly the Stars and Stripes, the initials of the relief coun- cil being added to the flag.
 The commission on blockade alsc presented report favoring the light ening of the blockade restrictions ir the Mediterranean and the Adriatic l A tendency was manifested in som; military quarters to impose further i drastic terms upon Germany wheI the armistice was extended, but nt l decision was reached today as tC what measures might be taken. Afte1 | hearing the views of the military rep resentatives of the Great Powers l 1 was decided to continue the discus sion tomorrow, when the decision will be made without the presence 0
 these representatives. This last nov was regarded in some quarters a
 significant of the gradual chang
 from war conditions to those of nor
 nal peace times.
 After the session the following off
 cial statement on the proceedings wa
 issued:
 "The President of the United State
 of America, the Prime Minister an
 Foreign Minister of the Allied an
 Associated Powers, the Japanese rep
 resentahves and the military repre-
 sentatives of the Supreme War Coun
 cil, assisted by naval authorities an
 technical advisers, met at the Qua d'Orsay between 2:30 and 5:S0 D. II They discussed the terms of the e1
 tension of the armistice with Ger many.
 "The President of the United State } of America and the representative } of the Allied and Associated Power , will meet tomorrow at p. m- to COT tinue this discussion"
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
Great Haste Marks
 Late Proceedings Of
 The Peace Delegates
Most Difficult Problems Relate to New Boundaries to Be Created-President Indefinitely Postpones Trip to Belgium Necessary Associated Powers Should
 Present Solid Front to Central Powers

Paris Feb SFeVersh haste marks the proceedings of the Peace delegates in the few days remaining before the return of President Wilson to the United States The most difficult problems relate to the boundaries to be created and which the aspirations many naons especially the little ones, for the territory of their neighbOrs.
 The President has definitely postponed his trip to Belgium although the BeIgans greatly desire that he personally inspect ruined country and industries and be convinced of the justice of their claim for reparaton The French also would glad the President not only could have been able 60 Begm but if he could have continued his visits to The French feeling i'll this matter has been voiced Captain Andre Tareu in his declaration that the German blockade should be continued indefinitely.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
U. 5. DemObi|iZation
 Is On Home Stretch
 Says General March
Up to Yesterday Total of 6o38 Officers and 1033812 Men Had Been Discharged Total Ordered Discharg ed Reaches 42,OOO-Can Handle More Men
 Now Than Pershing Can Possibly Send.

Washington Feb S-Genera March said today that demo- biZation in the United States the home stretch Up to yesterday total 6 03S officers and O338t2 had been dschargeed while the total ordered discharge had reached 1442,0OO.
 The dem0bilzatiOn machinery is at such point of efficiency operation chief explained capable of handling than Persng possibly send with available shipping Of the troops in the United States only the overhead attachments which must be maintained future Rehabilitation of returning units will be left
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
STRIKE BECAUSE
 OF BIC DECREASE.

Butte, Mont, Feb. 7.---The official publication of the miners union de- clared today that the metal trades union and the independent miners union are considering a strike because of the wage reductions on one dollar a day. announced yesterday, affecting approximately 10000 employees in Butte, Anaconda and Great Falls. The new wage of $4.75 for miners is based on the contract entered into several years ago with, the western federation of miners, which provides for bonuses of 50 cents a day for every two-cent increase in the price of copper except that the present wage figures on 1s- cent copper is 5o cents above the con- tract schedule.
 Those announcing the reductions are: Anaconda Copper Mining cora pany. Butte and Superior. North Butte, the W. A. Clark properties, tne East Butte and Davis Daly compa nies.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

London, Feb. S.---The government is quietly arresting and deporting "un- desirable" aliens who are believed to be Bolshevist propagandists in Great Britain. according to the Daily Sketch which says that several have recently been sent out Of the country, includ- ing M. Soermus, a Russian violinfst, who has been touring South Wales and who is alleged to have been in- terspersing his recitals with Bolshev- ist propaganda work M. Soermus, son of wealthy Russian land owner was educated at the University of Petrograd and participated in the Russian revolution.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
BOATS REQUISTTIONED

Coblenz, Germany, Feb. S-Six tug boats and twelve other craft have been Tequisitioned by the American Third Army to patrol the Rhine River in the area occupied by the Ameri- cans. A lieutenant and from eight to fifteen United States marines have been placed on each boat but the German operating crews have been retained. The patrol boats flying the American flag dart up and down the rirar all day directing tha traffic.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
TEXTILE STRIKE ADJUSTED.

Washington, Feb. 8-John Golden, president of the United Textile Work CTS, telephoned department of labor officials today that the strike of textile workers in Lawrence, Mass, virtually was adjusted and that full agree nent was expected to be reached by Monday. Three commissioners of the department have been in conference with both sides in Lawrence for sev- eral days.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
1O4th BACK IN TWO MONTHS

Holyoke. Mass, Feb. S-A cable gram received today from Captain E. J. Slate, regimental supply officer of the 104th infantry. American Ex- peditionary forces and formerly cap- tain of Company D of that regiment, announced that the regiment would return to America in about two months
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
NEW CREDITS.

Washington, Feb. 8-New credits of $75. 100000 for Italy and s40,oo0,- 900 for Belgium were established to- day by the treasury. This raised the total credits for all the Allies to $S,- 674,S24, 900, including s1.3S5,0 900 for Italy. and s2s6,145,000 for Bel edun-
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
CITY DIRECTED
 JITNEY SERVICE TO BREAK STRIKE
Inaugurated in Seattle in Compliance With Order
 of Mayor.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. S-City- direct ed automobile jitney service was in augurated in Seattle today to break the strike in compliance with the mayors ultimatum that the strikers would have to call off q sympathetic strike at s o'clock this morning or he would operate all essential indus tries.
 Interest In the general strike of 55, 900 workers here centered early today in the reiterated announcement by Mayor Ole Hanson that unless the sympathetic strike to aid 25,000 striking shipyard workers was called off at o'clock this morning he would proceed to operate all essential indus tries under protection. This protec- tion would be extended to include formal request through the ordinary | channels for martial law, should such measure become necessary. Nearly a thousand troops, in com mand of Brigadier- General John L. Hayden are in the city, it was an- nounced officially. Since their ar rival late Thursday, they have been stationed about government buildings
  ! stated early today that a conference between a committee of business men l headed by Mayor Hanson and a com | mittee of seven representing the strike committee had failed to evolve settlement
 | At the same time set by Mayor Hanson for the expiration of his ulti- matum, the operation of street cars on the municipal lines was to be re sumed. In a proclamation issued yesterday the mayor stated that the street cars of the municipal line, a. well as the city light plant and water system, would be operated by soldiers if necessary. Three of the eighteen engineers at the city light plant qui their posts yesterday, their places be ing filled with non-union volunteer workers, according to J. D. Ross, su :! perintendent of the city light de. 1 partment.
 The ost-Intelligencer, a mornine newspaper, put out a four-page publt. cation early today. distributing free copies. The Seattle Star was the only evening papei' to publish yesterday Armed soldiers and police with car pines guarded its plant and accom- panied a truck containing paper: which were distributed through the crowd.
 The first signs of a break in the union ranks were marked yesterday when one union barber shop reopenet . and 15 of the city's 79 schools re mained open, their janitors and en gineers refusing to heed the strik' order. Today the Engineers ant Janitors' union was to consider thu ultimatum of the school board tha
 school employees on strike must returl P to work Monday or lose their posi- tions. Two street cars were sent owe 3 the municipal line yesterday unde guard.
 > San Francisco, Feb. S-The Sa s Francisco Labor Council. it was an = nounced today, after long debate re fused last night to adopt a resolu , ton under which local trade union V ists would have refused to work O , any job transferred to San Francisc : from points where a strike was i
 progress.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
EvANGELINE's HOME SOLD

* Montreal, Feb. S.-The home
 * of Evangeline at Grand-Pre, N.S., * in1nortalized by LongfelIow's * poem of that name, has been pur- A: chased by the Canadian Pacific * railway and will be maintained * as a public park. A statue of * Evangeline, which was scuIptured <: by Louis Phillipe Hebert at the j: time Of his death, will be com * pIeted by his son and placed in s; the park.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
RAILWAY STRIKE
 FINALLY ENDS
Expected London Tube Trains Running by Noon
 Today.

London, Feb. 8---Sir Albert Stanley, president of the board of trade, an nounced early today that an arrange ment with union executives had been reached and that railway service would be resumed as soon as possible.
 Acting Secretary Hudson. of the unions, said that accredited represent atives would be appointed by the union to care for the physical needs of the men, pending arrangements pre- paratory to establishment of an eight hour day. He said he expected that tube trains would be running nor mally this noon.
 Belfast, Feb. S.---It is unofffcially stated that employers of union labor have asked striking workmen to re- sume work on a basis of 47 hours a week, with a promise of a 44-hou7 week when the treaty of peace IS signed Police authorities deny that warrants have been issued for the leaders in the strike movement here on charges of conspiracy to prejudice and injure public safety.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

San Salvador, Feb. S-Serious riot ing has occurred in Tegucigalpa. the capital of Honduras. and the minis ter of the interior, Francisco J. Mejia, has been killed according to des- patch from Tegucigalpa.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 8-Street-car service was resumed in Tacoma at the regular hour this morning. So far as reported there has been no interfer- ence to cars.
 Frank Miller, secretary of the San Francisco iron trades council, said the strike at Seattle was unfair, that it was not sanctioned by an interna- tional union and charged the Seattle metal trades council with breach of faith. The rank and file of Seattle labor he asserted, had been given no opportunity to be heard
 A particular effort was made to prevent hoisting engineers from going on the job.
 Soldiers of the forty y-fourth regu- lar infantry were later sent to the mines and now are guarding the ap- breaches to the various properties.
 Their assistance, however, came an hour after the morning shift was to go to work.
 The pickets gathered at the l. W. W. hall at six o'clock this morning and left for the various mines in de- tachments large enough to picket all avenues of approach. Miners in sev- eral instances were waylaid and beat en.
 Mechanics. whose unions have talk en no action in respect to a strike, l were held up and sent back from the mines by the strikers. Springfield, H., Feb. S-J. P. Noo- nan, acting president of the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Electrical i Workers, with offices in this city, 1T telegram today directed all electri- cal workers of his organization or sympathy strike at Seattle. Wash, te | return to work.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

F1owered cretonne makes waist coat that would be a stunning ad- dftion to tny suit.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

Brown raffia and glycerined ostrich make an interesting millinery note.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14
AMERICA.
Ruth W. EStack.

huIn W. ESl3cks America! I love you! The truest love of all; Thou'lt find me always ready, Listening for thy call. Ready to defend thee With all my heart and might; To suffer fcS thes Willingly, To keep thy banner bright. Thy banner always flying Over brave and true America, I'll die for it, My flag, My home and you.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-14

Butte, Mont, Feb. Swallowing plans agreed to at mass meetings held last night at the call of the local I. ". w, hundreds of striking miners, some of them armed, turned back men who started for work this morn ing with the result that mining in the district is practically suspended to- day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-04-30

Edward A. Cunha, 1t was learned
from his office today.
The packages were wrapped in pa.
per postmarked New York, with the
name Of Gimbel Brothers typowritten
on the paper. The word "novelty"
was stamped on the package also.
When the bombs were received both
Fckert and Cunha were sick in the
hospital.
Friends brought Cunha's package to
his sick bed, thinking it present.
The package was half open when their
suspicion was aroused as TO its nature.
II was not opened until today, when its
contents were disclosed to be sulphuric
acid and explosives similar to that
sent Mayor Hanson.
Fickert's package has not yet been
opened.
Postal authorities were called in on
the case today and other federal off.
cials will cooperate with local authori.
ties and New York Officers in seeking
the responsible parties.
Following the arousing of Cunha 3
suspicious regarding the package mark.
led "From Gimbel Brothers," tele'
gram was sent to Seattle authorities
asking description of the bomb sent
TO Hanson. Following its receipt, tho
bomb sent Cunha was opened.
The bomb was wrapped IN a paste
board container. It's outer case was a
wooden box, seven inches long and
about two inches in diameter The box
opened by pulling off one end, and TO