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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05
World Serues Notice on Outlac Countries That Internd
tionat Crimes VIII Not Be Tolerated, Says Wilson.
Union Part of Peace Treaty
New York, March 8.


diately preceded playing "oyer There follows
"My fellow izens the nmatOn of the air just played
the interest and the world that that be soon
rhe first thing that am going to tell the people on the 0n %
overwhelming majority Of the American people
of nations know that that ue have had
nmstakb nmstons of It from all parts of the country
trng every speak here under
he unusual circumstances of this evening happy to associate
with Mr. Taft He displayed elevation OF view ano
10 devotion public duty 5 beyond praise.
"And happy this that this not
party No has the right appropriate this ISSUE ana no
party will in the long dare oppose it.
we have admirable exposition OF many
features the proposed of nations
perhaps discuss particular way
the will rather you Its setting
impressed the conferences
by Peace draw cove
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sat young in the
inexperienced the politics OF the
ordand influence of meeting the concurrence
purpose part agreement and
effective working with to this league OF the ceo
world
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there would venture
to go ohome and say h
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THAT because OF the sinister purpose Of the
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United Empire through the
EMPIRE whose interests She prot to make her own lay in the direct
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resuo result Of iberatonare
have lying path
that old seed of intrigue could be planted with the certainty that
watch the of intrigue Intrigue stand pub
it would kill intrigue
BsM All Act. Subject TO League Inquiry
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pleaded that there might
could together discuss the possibilities of settlement Germany
the world realized that outlaw at large the nations began
together against her
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notice
the of the world will in enterprises of that
which has
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peoples
for this thing 1t has arisen the
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whom wrong is wrought righteous
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the that have long suffered the
bic agones
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organizations plying phlanthropic and women
nations responsible You
tolerabie it. And the vision
my friends
the nations Of the aspiration and
bodies who meant to be
the greatp
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the of
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the worlds satisfied.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05

Aviation Corps. U. s. A.. OF Detroit.
Mich, at the country home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Burns at Scarborough, n. Y.
The ceremony was performed by Mgr.
+. J. Van Antwerp, OF Detroit,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-05

BURNS'S DAUGHTER wEDS.
New York, March 6.--Miss Kathleen
Burns. daughter of William J. Burns,
the detective, was married yesterday af-
ternoon TO Lieutenant Cyrus II. King,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
German Government Over throw Spartacans at WiIhelmShaven; Occupy
 Bank and Buildings.
GERMANS FIGHT POLES
Two Corps German Troops Assembled March Against Poles; TropS Are on
 the Way Now.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 2S.-The Spar tacans have been overturned by the German Government at Wilhelmshav- en- The Germans occupied the banks and public buildings and ordered their opponents to be court martialed.
 It is reported that Rosa Luxem- burg. the Spartacan woman leader, reported killed by mob, is living and in hiding She was arrested at the same time Dr. Karl Liebknecht was seized. He was reported killed later while trying to escape from an automobile on his way to prison. Afterwards it was denied that he at tempted to escape, but was summar- fly executed by army orders. It was reported that Rosa Luxemburg at l.fc. same time was taken from the hotel and beat into unconsciousness asr1 afterwards shot and her body thrown into the canal
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
POLITICIANS
 TRY TO STOP ] COMBINATIONS
Political Charges Are Made Against Judge BunnelI and District AttOr-
 ney Roth.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-Action on President Wilson's renomination of Judge Charles E. Bunnell, as Dis trict Judge of the Fourth Division of Alaska, with headquarters at Fair banks, and of the renominatiQp of R. F. Roth as District Attorney for the same division, are held up in the Senate on request of Senator Wesley l.. Jones, of Washington State.
 Jones said he intended to prevent the confirmation of theses two on account of alleged political activities, particularly in the Wickersham contest The efficiency and integrity of the officials have not been brought into question.
 The Senate Judiciary Committee appointed a subcommittee headed by Lee s. Overman of North Carolina to hear the objections of Senator Jones.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
CANNERY TIN IS COMING ON
 THE CURACAO
Canneries Getting in Shape to Have Their Cans Made Much Earlier
 This Year.

SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-The steamer Curacao, which will leave here to- morrow, in place of the Admiral Watson. which is being repaired in the British Columbia shipyard, will inaugurate the years movement for cannery supplies Northward She is carrying 400 tons of tin plate.
 From advices received from the Outside and local indications, there is reason to believe that the cannery season will open earlier than on any previous year; at least the can neries will have the cans made, sup plies on hand. their crews hired and repairs made in order to take ad- vantage of the first fish running. Seattle advices indicate that the can neries are being swamped with ap plications for work.
 Will Not Call Here
 The Pacific Steamship Company's steamer Curacao, which is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow in place of the Admiral Watson. will not call in at Juneau this trip. The boat will go directly to the Westward rom Wrangell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
PASSENGERS ON
 PRINCESS MARY
 ARE DUE TONIGHT
Number of Passengers for This Place Who Will Arrive at Eleven O'Clock
 Tonight.

KETCHIKAN, Jan. 2S.-(Special to Empire)-The Princess Mary left here and is due to reach Juneau at eleven o'clock tonight with the fol lowing passengers for Juneau:
 w. H. Cleveland, H. B. Fourther, w. L. Martin, Miss A. c. Boudon, R. Parry, R. Rothe, Mrs. l.. Phillips, w. H. Gage. Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Rogers, R. E. Hitch, M. Mclean, Mrs. V. T. Munezeba and two chil- dren, Ed. Gutesha, P. T. Aiteson, Miss Carline Smith, J. D. Barbee William Berger.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
CHIEF AIM IS A STABLE FORM OF
 RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT

VLADIvOSTOK, Jan. 28. = A union of Cossack troops is being formed, including Orenburg, Ural, Siberian, Tansbaikal and Irkutsk Cossacks, the purpose being to maintain internal peace an pro mote public welfare. The cheif aim of the union is said to be the flor nation of a stable government, re- sponsible to a popular representa- tive body which shall be properly elected"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
AN ALARMING
 REPORT ABOUT
 TARTAR RAIDS

LONDON, Jan. 28.-Armenians are intensely excited over reports that large bodies of Turkish troops have joined Tartar bands and are attack ing Armenian villages. Details were still lacking late this afternoon of a reported massacre at Baku, after the Turks, reinforced by Germans and Tarters, had captured the city,
 Unofficial reports indicate that about 10000 persons were slaughter ed in Baku and vicinity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
METAL TRADES VOTE TO CALL STRIKE
 FOR SYMPATHY
Are in Favor of a General Strike to Take Place Feb. 1st; Other Trades Are
 Unsettled.

SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-The Metal Trades Council of the city is to wire the metal workers throughout the entire Nation, calling a general sym pathy strike for the Seattle Ship yard workers.
 One hundred and thirty Seattle un ions voted on the question of calling a general strike for February 1st- The plasterers, structural iron work CTS and engineers voted fin favor ct the strike.
 The City Firemen's Union says that it's constitution forbids its members from striking.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
TEX RICHARD TO START ON TRIP TO
 FIND A CHAMPION
He Wants to Secure a Location and Someone to go Up Against $100,000
 Purse.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 28. Tex Rickard will soon start on a journey seeking a location for a fight be- tween Jesse Willard and another contender for the heavyweight cham pionship of the world for purse of $10O,000. Willard has contracted to appear on July 4th. Rickard pos sibly will visit France and England in looking for an opponent and To- cation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
KAISER GETS FLOWERS FROM SCHOOL GIRLS
 ON HIS BIRTHDAY
Religious Services Are Held at the Chapel of the Castle in Honor of the
 Occasion.

AMERONGON CASTLE. Holland, Jan. 2S. - Associated Press)-Wil- liam Hohenzollern, who is 60 years old. received many boquets from school girls and former supporters in Germany in celebration of his birthday.
 The confidential servant who cen sors the former Kaiser's mail.~ al lows only pleasing letters to reach him.
 Religious services were also held at the chapel of the castle in honor of the occasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
SITUATION IS SERIOUS

LONDON, Jan 2S.-It is estimat- ed that 100000 men and women are idle in the United Kigdom as the result of strikes, making one of the most serious situations the Nation has had to face in years.
 The strikers dominate Belfast. Ov- CT 10000 are out of employment at the Clyde shipyards. Miners have quit the mines and dock hands in London are striking. Some of the men want increased pay and others want shorter hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
WORK SUSPENDED
 ON SHIP CONTRACTS
 IN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2S. - The Federal Emergency Fleet Corpora tion has suspended shipbuilding con tracts in California yards aggregat- ing $51.oo0,0O0 in value. Work has been stopped on 34 hulls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
BoIsheviki Fail to Drive Yankees from Positions on Dvina River; Our
 Loss Is Nil.
ALLIES ACTIVE IN SOUTH
French and British Ad- vance from Baku; Take Possession of Russian
 Railroad.

ACHANGEL, Jan. Associated Press) )-The Bolsheviki failed in their attempt to drive the Americans from positions at Tulgas on the Dvina river Southeast of Archangel.
 The Bolsheviki bombarded the American positions. There were no casualties among the Allied troops.
 Prisoners say that the Bolsheviki planned a general attack, but st themselves in the wOods
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
WILSON'S ENTERTAINED.

PARIS, Jan. 2s.-Margaret Will son, the Presidents daughter was the guest of the American Embas- sy at Brussels.
 The American Y. M. C. A. here gave a reception in honor of the Presidents wife. There were 400 prominent French and American women present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
RELIEF FOR EUROPE.
ATLANTIC FLEET IS REORGANIZED
 INTO TWO UNITS
Admiral Mayo Will Remain in Com rnand of the Entire Fleet; Other Com
 mands.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-The At lantic fleet has been reorganized, Admiral Mayo remaining commander in chief.
 The fleet will be divided into two major units.
 One force will be commanded by Vice Admiral Bert Grant.
 Rear Admiral Charles Plunkett has taken command of the destroyer fore es, which also will be divided into two groups of flotillas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
HIGH TRIBUTE IS PAID JOHN ROSENE
 BY SEATTLE PAPER

SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-The funeral of John Rosene was held this after noon. The remains will be cremated. The Post Intelligencer in an editorial this morning says John Rosene left his mark as constructive Alaska pioneer developer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
ALIEN ENEMIES
 TO BE EXPELLED
 FROM VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER. Jan. 2S.-The City Council has unanimously passed q resolution submitted by Mayor Gale calling for the expulsion of alien enemies and for the prohibition of emigration from enemy countries. The resolution declares that Canada's doors must be locked for some time at least ~to all subjects or citizens of Germany and her Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
GRIGSBY CERTAIN
 COURT DECISION
 WILL BE MADE SOON
Attorney General and His Wife Are in Seattle on Their Way to Home in
 Juneau.

SEATTLE, Jan. 2S.-George B. Grigsby and wife are here on their way home to Juneau, having returned from Washington D. C., where MT. Grigsby as Attorney General for Al aska has been looking after Alaska cases before the Supreme Court. He said he expected to receive decis- ion soon from the Supreme Court on the right of the Territory of Alaska to tax cannerics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
PROPOSAL TO
 BAR MEN FROM .. COMING TO J. 5.
Immigration Committee of the House Approves Re- strictionS for Four
 Years.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S. = The House Immigration Committee has tentatively approved recommenda- tions for legislation prohibiting gen. eral immigration to the United States for a period of four years following the signing of the peace treaty.
 The bill will permit an alien who is wife of a resident, minor chill dren and minor nephews to enter the country. The House leaders urge the prohibition of immigration during the reconstruction period.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
SCHOONER AT SEA
 BURNS AND SEVEN
 OF CREW PERISH

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-Seven of the crew of ten persons on the Amer ican oil schooner Augustus 'Babcock were lost when a fire at seas con sumed the vessel. The fire was caused by an explosion of barrel of gasoline.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
FURWoRkERs WANT SHORTER
 HOURS

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S,-The Inter national Fur Workers Union in the United States and Canada have di. rected that it's 5000 members strike Monday. if the Unions demands for A hours a week schedule Is not granted The members also want a uniform wage throughout the entire year, instead of seasonal wages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
SENATOR GIVES
 PERSHINC PRAISE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-Senator James wadsworth Jr., of New York. recently returned from France. and spoke in the Senate today. giving high praise to Gen. Pershing and the fighting Americans. although he criti- cised the supplies and equipment furnished for the troops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
PROFIT SHARING IS ADOPTED BY
 OVERLAND COMP ANY

TOLEDO, Jan 2s-The Willys- Overland Company announces fifty fifty profit sharing plan with 10000 employees, retroactive from January tst., based on the length of employ ees service with the company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
RATES ON OCEAN FREIGHT
 BEEN ORDERED
Federal Shipping Board Takes Steps Meet Brit ish Competition in
 Ocean Rates.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28-To meet the cut made by the British shippers in transatlantic freight rates, the Federal Shipping Board has announc- ed a reduction of 662s per cent. in tariff charges, between Atlantic and Gulf ports and England, France, Italy Belgium and Holland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
SITUATION IN
 GREAT BRITAIN
 MOST SERIOUS
Estimated That 100000 Men and Women Are Idle as the Result of
 General Strikes.

LONDON, Jan. 28.-The London Mail says 100000 are involved in the Belfast strike Twenty-six trades are affected.
 As the result, Belfast is paralyZed. It resembles the city of the dead.
 The strikers are demanding schedule of AS hours each week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
DR. A. M. BREvIK PLEADS GUILTY AND
 FINED BY COURT

KETCHIKAN. Jan. 2s. Especial to The Empire).-Dr. A. NJ. Brevtck pleaded guilty and was fined 3e0 and costs for practicing medicine at Ketchikan without a license.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
MANY AMERICANS SOON BE COMING
 FROM OVERSEAS

PARIS, Jan. 28. - Gen. Pershing says by April there will be 30O,O0o Americans leaving for their homes monthly. He says they cannot go any faster without clogging transpor- tation facilities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
91ST DIVISION IS
 GIVEN WELCOME

CAMP LEWIS, Jan. 28.--Goy Ern est Lister and other State officials formally welcomed the advance units of the 91st. Division. which passed in review here. There were a number of speeches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
MANIAC WITH TWO REVOLVERS KILLS
 TWO POLICEMEN

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2S.-A man. fac running amuck with a revolver in each hand in this city shot and killed two policemen and one civil ian and wounded five others. A policeman on a motorcycle caught the man and beat him into unconscious ness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
WILSON WANTS THE GERMAN COLONIES
 TURNED OVER TO LEAGUE OF NATIONS
OF NATIONS MAY NAME GUARDIAN FOR FORMER GERMAN ! COLONIES TO SERVE TILL THEY
 GAN DETERMINE OWN DESTIN|ES

2SPrednt Wilson advanced proposal for guardianship of the appoint
  want nobe difficulties putting the
 England, said that experience home than 
 AMERICA URGES SETTLEMENT OF LABOR PROBLEMS Y delegates keep the possible all
 ARGENTINE SUPPORTS WILSON. Jan Paris
 FOR EUROPE. The
  Europe famine
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
GERMANS TO FIGHT POLES

PARIS, Jan. 2S.-Two full corps of German troops have been assem- bled by the German General Staff to march against the Poles.
 Eight German troop trains passed Frankfort On the Oder river daily on the way to the froint.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
EXTRA SESSION
 OF CONGRESS MAY
 BE NECESSARY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-An ex- tra session of Congress in the spring is deemed necessary by cer- tain leaders of both parties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
RACING COMMISSION MAY BE CREATED
 IN WASHINGTON

OLYMPIA. Jan. 28.-A bill has been introduced in the House of the Legislature to create racing commission and to prescribe the rule for running races.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
RESTRICTIONS
 ARE. REMOVED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S. = Presi- dent Wilson by an order transmitted here has removed restrictions on the manufacture of so-called near beer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
LENsNE oRDERs NARvA TAKEN

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 2S.-It is re- ported that Premier Lenine of the Bolsheyiki forces has ordered his armies to retake Narva from the Esthonians within a week and to sack the town and kill all of the bour- geoise.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

According to official announce ment from Paris the Council of Min isters has approved the nominations as the French representatives in the Peace Congress of the following:-
 Georges Clemenceau, the Premier.
 Stephen Pichon, Foreign Minister.
 Louis Lucien Klotz, Finance Min ister.
 Andre Tardieu, French High Con- missioner to the United States.
 Jules Cambon. formerly Ambassa- dor at Berlin.
 The technical representatives will include Marshal Foch. for military matters, and Leon Bourgeois, for the subject of the Society of Ma tions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28
LIES TAks RAM ROAD

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 2S.A Berlin dispatch received here says that the British and French have advanced from Baku and have occupied the Trans-C -Caucasin railway. The British have occupied Petrovik and Astr. " san at the mouth of the voiga rive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

THE EMPIRES cIaasIfeds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-28

Today's News Today-In Empire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-02

Proverbs Arc trukvns on the half
sheI.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-02
Yankees Lionize
meas Commander

LONDON. June 2. -- Dragging
Lieut.. Comma ndcr 4. c. Read. who
successfully brought the NC-4 across
the Atlantic, from his compartment
in the train which brought the Amer.
lean fliers to London yesterday.
American soldiers. sailors and ma.
rincs formed n triumphal procession
bearing him at It's head on their
shoulders.
a great reception was given the
train as IL pulled into Paddington
station with the crews OF all three
OF the big American seaplan mes
aboard.
Harry G.. Hawkcr was one OF the
first 10 reach Lieut.. Commander
Read after he came from the train
Hawker had tried 10 shout hla con.
CALCULATIONS AS the intrepid com
mander OF the Nancy winner was
jostled about on the shoulders OF his
fellow countrymen. An American
officer in the station led in giving
three cheers for Hawker Just before
the Americans train drew in.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-02
THIEVES MAKE
SUNDAY HAULS
Rob Hotel, Steal Butter and
Eggs From Store

Thieves forced open the Till IN the
office Of the Right Hotel. TO FRS,
ave. and got about 800 in cash
early Sunday morning The robbery
occurred when J. w. Hamilton. night
clerk In the hotel. left the desk 10 es.
cort = guest TO his room.
The store of A. A. Day. $500 stone
Way. was entered Sunday morning
and IS dozen eggs. IS pounds Of but.
TER. 30 pounds OF chocolates. a boiled
ham. - pennies and some tableware
STOLEN
A gold watch and Sss in cash com.
prtsed the loot a prowier took from
the room OF c. saito. Pacific Hotel.
ee<x sixth ave. s.. Sunday.
H r. Cawthorn. 1891 Second. r.
such = sound sleeper tina, his watch.
gold cigar case and SIS are gone.
BurYiars have them now
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-02
Gold Expedition Is Launched
so men START
FOR FAR NORTH
OIL to Siberia to Search for
Rich Fields

SAN FRANCISCO. June -- Bound
for siberian shores TO seek rich
gold field. they have reason to be.
lleve exists. 80 adventurous miners.
sailors and business men are north
ward bound today In tho Caaco. Rob.
crt Louis Stevensons famous ship
The vessels departure has been de.
layed several times by Lack OF pass
ports. but the goldseekera perse
Ncred.
l5ut there may be more adventure
than the mere H,eRing OF the eido.
RADIO, According TO members Of the
Casco'H party, several other expedi.
lions have QUILTED at different
coast points and are also en- route TO
the Anadir river In Siberia. believed
the objective OF the canco party.
l.. \, McGurk. leader Of the local
party. is believed to be the only per.
son knowing the location OF the sup
posed gold fields. the Information be
Ing given him By one of four sailors
reported TO have been marooned In
that region.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-02
Trunk Sewer Work
to Start at Once

work win begin next week on the
trunk srwer for Rainier ave-. tua
authortzed by the board OF pubic
wugka II win cost sssT.ooo. The
Puget Sound Bridge a Dredging Co.
coutractorx are employing roo men
70 cAry on the work. which will
Start 1t Henderson ST. and Rainier
ave-. the Lake Washington end OF
Henderson St. and at Rainier ave.
and Rosp IT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-02
BY HAROLD r.. BECHTOL
(Europcsn Manager of the ~. Il. A

tfuropoan Manager Of the ~. r.. NJ
PARIS. June ..-Europcan finan-
cicrs are seriously studying tho cap
ital levy plan for quickly ehoppinw
down tho enormous. buri-nsome
debts OF tn. war.
The British government Ia publicly
considering the scheme.
Tho house Of commons debates a.
the British people discuss u daily
The British papers discuss u editor
Tally and are full Of letters. pro and
con.
ono OF tho principal arguments In
favor OF IL. aside from It's admitted
potency In decr~aHing the heavy load
Of debt In hurry. Is this:
II would get back. while they stiil
have IL in gohs. Some OF tn, gold
garners-d by war profiteers In spite
OF excess profits taxes. etc.
on. OF tho foremost financial ex.
pcrts at tho peace conference gave
this explanation Of how IL would
work.
How Plan Works
Take the United States. for Ell.
ample" he said. I'm talk in rough.
round figures to make Il simple.
Suppose tho u. =. war debt were
10 per cent OF levy on tho nations
capital. A man who had $1,000 IN
money. property. or anything else.
would be assessed $500. The man
worth a million would have to pay
500. 900. Payments might b. ar
ranged over u period OF five or ten
years. Meanwhile. taxes would have
TO b. considerable TO meet interest
charges. etc. but at tho end of that
time. there would be no need for the