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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

. Is f. i j r H. 10 ~. 4 3
The wsra is over, so far AS our ire
mendous military exertiOns are con-
cerned. Contracts for war supplies are
being closed out as rapidly as possible.
the soldiers are being demObilized and
the country is returning TO a peace
basis. But the offices at Washington
continue to he as congeSted as. before /:
in fact. additional clerks are being en-
gagged every day. For instance, during
the week ending April 26. 1904 clerks
were discharged and 1000 engaged. In
spite of its diminishing activities, the
war department in those six days took
on $50 employees, the treasury lis and
the department of commerce So With
the clerical force of the government
increasing as the amount of work to be
done decreases, where will the end be?
Apparently there are too many '.deserv-
ing democrats" for the welfare of the
country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
THEORETICAL.

The bOlsheyiki government Of Russia
is ysjealOns of its reputation and re-
jects with considerable warmth any
suggestions or criticisms from the out
side world. Lenine and TrOtZky, the
two greatest autocrats in the world to-
day. resent the attitude of the Ameri-
can press toward the Russian govern
ment. yet they are CARRYING on a propa-
ganda all over the world, including the
United States, trying to create reyolu-
tons and anarchy.
The bosheviki is not representative
government. but the worst kind of oil
garchy, and life and property are I'M
safe under its flagt There can be no
stability under such a government and
1T must fall Of its weight in due time.
However,, it is valuable object les
son to peoples who are capable of learn
ing. 1t is demonstrating anew and
with emphasis that the only real. genu-
inc government of, bt and for the peO-
pie is republic, where the voter is s,i-
preme and his word is law. Dur
ing all the years of history no better
form of government has been tried and
none ever will be. If the people who
are capable cannot govern themselves
to the best advantage, then the entire
scheme of governments is a failure. The
bolshevists believe in class rule and
class distinctions just as firmly as do
autocrats, the only difference being in
the personnel of the classes, The lat
ter is for the supposed benefit of the fa-
vofed nobility, while the former is for
the supposed advantage of the man who
works for wages. Neither one embodies
the right principles and both must fall
sooner or later. That government that
recognizes everybody as equal before
the law and at the ballot box is the
government that is going to survive UNI
til the end of time There can be no
substitute and after a period of terrible
all governments will
finally settle upon this basis.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
RETURNS THE $500.

The Hon. Joseph f. Davies the gen
tleman President Wilson picked 'as the
democratic candidate to defeat Irwin L..
LenrOot for United States senator from
Wisconsin, alleging that Mr.. Davies
was fine citizen and deserving demo-
craft" has been forced to disgorge 81 800
attorney fee secured from the defunct
Consumers Packing company. due to the
unfolding of the concerns affairs in
Judge Landis' court at Chicago. The
sharks who were operating the company
sought MI. Davies. influence, it's as
serted, because he stood high at Wash
ington and could be of benefit to tile
rascals who We're fleeing the people
through the sale of stock, OF course,
this circumstance is no reflection upon
President Wilson's llonoryand integrity.
1t simply shows that his Judgment in
choosing man for United States sena-
tor is no better than any other mans
and not as good as the judgment of the
people of Wisconsin, who rejected Da-
vies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

/ That China will never consent to give
up Shantung is apparent. They say
it was the birthplace of COnfucius and
is regarded as. sacred by 400. OOO, 900
Cinnamon. Shantung, or rather Using
Tan, the port leading into Shantnng.
was taken from China by Germany and
now the peace cOnferencesat Versailles
proposes to take not only Using Tau,
but the entire peninsula. That will ap-
pear to many people as the most mex
Ecusable thing the conference has done.
China was one Of the allies in the war
and did what she could, though it was
little, against Germany. The Fiume
controversy has far more merit from
the Italian standpoint, as Fiume is
strongly Italian and wants to be a part
of Italy. Shantung has population
of about 4O.OG0,OOO and is almost sol
idly Chinese. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

One of the things congress should do
before it adjOnrns its special session is
to enact law providing that the con-
gress elected at the fall election shall
take its seat Immediately upon the re-
TRACY Of the congress it is chosen to
succeed. There was great need for
congress to he in session last March.
but the stubbOrnness of the president
prevented. He threatened while angry
not to call special session until his
return from Europe, but was finally
forced to Yield to pressure and issue Il
special session call. While it is not
likely that such situation will soon
arise again, as presidents as a rule are
not given to such methods. it is we'll to
prepare for ,eventualities. Moreover,
provision should be made whereby a
ma Ority of the members of n congress
may call special session whenever
they see fit, Every safeguard should he
thrown around the legislative branch
of the government to protect it against
autOcratic powers if the chief executive
is inclined to rsurpation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Just how much of national politics
was involved in the recent election in
Baltimore, is hard to determine from
this distance, but it is evident that
leading republicans all over the coun-
try are elated while leading democrats
are depressed The democra tic state
machine of Maryland gave every posi-
bic aid to the democratic ticket and
voters were told that if the democratic
candidate for mayor should meet de-
feat, it would be heralded as a republi-
can victory all over the nation. Balti-
more is normally democratic by from
25,OOO to 10000, but at the recent cleo
ton the republicans beat the democrats
by 5000 votes. Some. victory. for a
fact.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

accept it. Finally be explnined il he
accepted the Office, every one would say
that he was in politics aud would use
the organization for that purpose.
The convention finally. accepted his
statement, and elected Col. Henry D..
Lindsey, of Texas. His action was
perfectly right. He has been tlIe main
spring in starting this new organiza
ton. He wants it to be patriotic and
nonpartisan. Intthis position he is
supported by Lieut.. Col. Bennett
Clark, son Of Champ Clark. Col Clark
has also been one of the prime movers
in the new organization.
Now it is evident that the young
soldiers are starting on the. right line.
1t is also evident that there will be but
one organization of the soldiers Of the
present war, which is also right But
the thing we wish to callattention to is
the good sense and courage OF the new
Col. Roosevelt. /, Such men are needed
in public life. He has av6wedly select
ed a POLITICAL carer, and his courage
in making such am announcement astto
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
OUTLAWS |. W. WIS.

The late legislature did a good job
w. w. and kindred organizations OF
anarchists outlaws. There is absolute
ly nothing TO he gained by trying to
placate these classes They respect no.
thing but force and would not hesitate
moment, if they had the power, to
overthrow the government by violence
and entail upon the people of this coun-
try the SORROWS and woes being visited
upon the people of stricken Russia.
The law enacted by the recent ses-
sion of the Iowa general assembly is
one Of the most stringent. perhaps the
most stringent, of any law enacted by
any state to thwart the Vaccinations of
these dangerous organizations and it is
to be. hoped it will be rigidIy enforced
without fear or partially. If members
of these outlaw organizations under
take to do in Iowa as they have in the
northwest, the means will be at hand to
make them pay dearly for their out
RACES, and that they will be required
to pay there is no question. The tenn
per of the people of Iowa is such that
they will stand for no propaganda for
the forceful destruction of the govern
ment and they are determined that the
lawless and dangerous organizations Of
bolsheviki tendencies and sympa thics
shall not gain foothold in this state.
The law defines syndicalism and sabot-
age. avOwed principles of the l. W. w.
and kindred spirits, as follows:
Amy person who, by word Of mouth.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

President Wilson's proposition to join
England in Il treaty to guarantee
France from attack looks good to us.
If there had been s,lcn an agreement
i'll 1914 there would have been no war.
Germany might have been war mad at
the time, but If there had been an
open agreement that America wOEld
help France in case of a German at
tack, she never would have been at
tacked.-ManSon Journal.
The Freeman-Journal is inclined to
endorse the presidents suggestion for
this alliance, but that it would have been
effective in preventing war i'm 1914 is
not certain. Germany at that time
had little respect for the fighting quail.
ties of America, and. due largely TO the
course of the president, gave little con-
siderati0n 10 this country up to the
time we declared war, but il now has
great respect for the United States
soldier and Ii is certain that il this
country joins an alliance. aside from
the league of nations. for the protection
of France against unprovoked attacks
from Germany such an alliance will
be respected by Germany. In 1914 the
German military machine held this
country in contempt. but thanks to the
work Of the boys "over there" that
contempt has given way to fear and
respect.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
AMERICAN LEGION.

Following is a digest Of the res0lu-
lions adopted by the American Legion
at it's closing session Of three-day eau
Gus in st. Louis :
!. An investigation was demanded
by congress into the circumstances un-
der which persons who sought refuge
| from selective service act in the guise of
conscientious directors were tried by
urt-martial, sentenced to prison and
later fully partloned, restored to duty
and h0norably discharged with back
pay. Such leniency to these men was
condemned together with the efforts of
i. w. VS. International Socialists and
others to obtain the release Of those
still in prison.
3. The deportation of the following
classes was demanded through con-
gressional action:
All aliens who revoked first natural
ization papers, refused naturalization
or otherwise sought to evade military
service by reason OF their status.
All persons convicted under the es.
pionage act, deportation to be upon com.
pletion of their terms OF sentence.
All enemy aliens hIterned during
the war.
3. The practice Of firms OF employ
ing men. in uniform as agents, the use
of the uniform by service men to OBJ.
tain returns from street begging, and
other misuses were decried.
4. The United States government
was urged to immediately adopt a
program of internal Improvement for
the employment OF returned soldiers,
particularly the reclamation OF arid,
swamp and cutOver timber lands, to he
soldiers homes. 1t was further urged
that on all government work where the
supply of labor exceeds the demand,
preference in employment always shall
be given to discharged service men.
). Legislation was demanded Of con.
gress placing all officers and enlisted
men who served in the World War upon
an equal basis for disability. The pre-
sent law is that officers and men of the
regular army get two-thirtis retired pay,
while members OF the National Army
and National Guard get only their in
surance
g. All state and local posts of the
Legion were urged to impress upon re-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCH,

Des Moines Capital: Col Theodore
Roosevelt, IT., is a chip off the old
block. When he says no, he means it.
He has been interested in organizing
the American Legion, which is to. be
the Grand Army of the Republic of the
new war, and when a, thousand sold
iers We're gathered at st. Louis to
make further progress toward the Or
ganization and wanted to make him
chairman he declined. For about three
hours the young soldiers shouted, 1--WE
want Teddy" But Teddy would not
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

! Congress authorized the secretary of
the treasury to loan the allies sums not
exceeding S10.0OO,OOO.OO 900. When con-
gress took such action, there were some
members who believed that the allies
would need no such amount. However,
up to date, the total loaned amounts
to S9.2SS.477 900. Most of this bears in
terest at the rate Of D per cent, our in
come from this source being not far
from half billion of dollars per year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

turning soldiers the desirability OF re-
tanning as large a sum as possible of
their government insurance upon terms
Of conversion, as set forth by the war
risk. bureau.
/. All state and local posts likewise
We're urged to direct the attention of re-
turning wounded to the provisions for
their rehabilitation provided by the gov
eminent, that none might lose the ser
vice to which they are entitled.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

II the people Of Iowa really. want a
business governor. they will look care
fully over the credentials of Charlie
Rawson, who is one of the successful
business men Of the state. Moreover,
Mr.. RawsOn is one of the clean and ac-
tive republicans of Iowa and deserves
well at the hands of his party. He is
not the only good man among the can
didates, hut none are better fitted for
the job.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Strange how the minute these SOW
let governments get cornered they APP
peal to President Wilson for help. The
Budapest soviet government is the lat
est. Being surrounded by Czech. Ser
ibian and Roulnanian troops they call
for help. Soviet governments. red radi-
calism and all attendant bolsheviki out
fits are due for a short life. To render
aid to any soviet is to commit an Of
Tense.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

or writing, atlyocates or teaches the du-
ty, necessity or propriety Of crime, sa-
bOtage, violence or other unlawful me-
thOd of terrorism rs a means OF ac-
complishing industrial or political re-,
form or prints. publishes, edits, issues
or knowingly circulates, sells, distri-
butes or publicly displays any book, pa
per, document or written matter in any
form, containing or advocating. adyis-
ing or teaching the doctrine that in
dustrial or political reform should be
brought about by crime, sabotage, vio-
lence or other unlawful methods Of ter
rorism or openly, wilfully and deliber-
ately iustities by word of mouth or
writing, the commission or the attempt
to commit crime. sabotage. violence or
other unlawful methods of terrorism
with intent to exemplify, spread or adj
vocate the propriety Of the doctrine Of
criminal syndicalism; or organizes or
helps to organize, or becomes member
of or voluntarily assemblies with any
society, group or asSemblage Of per-
sons formed to teach or advocate the
doctrine Of criminal syndicalism, is
guilty of felony and punishable by
imprisonment in the state penitentiary
or reformat0ry for not more than ten
years or by a fine of not more than
5000, or both
This is fine. very fine. OF course
there will be those who will say this is
a blow to the freedom of speech and
press, but it is nothing of the kind. 1t
is simply a definition of what consti-i
tutes crime against the nation, defin-,
ing how far it is safe to go in cOnspir
acy against the life of the government.
The person who secretly Or publicly In
flames and incites to murder should not.
he permitted to escape the consequences
of his or her acts.
Having thus clearly defined and speci-
fed what syndicalism and sabotage are.
the new law provides stringent pun
ishment for those guilty of resOrting to
such methods to carry out their hellish
designs. 1t has wide scope and reaches:
out for everybody connected with the,
preparation, of acts in violation OF the
statute. The two sections of the law
that contain the pith of the act are AS
follows,
section 81 Wherever two or more
persons assemble for the purpose of adj
vOcating or teaching doctrine OF crim-
inal syndicalism as defined in this act.
such an assemblage is unlawful and
every person voluntarily participating
his aid or instigation is gull
ty OF felony ,asd punishable by impri-
sonment in the state penitentiary or re-
formatcry for not more than ten years,
or a fine of not more than SIS 900, or
both. !" y. h
Section A. The owner, agent, super
intehdent, 1aHitor,t ocaretaker orr occu-
pant OF any place. building or room.
who wilfully' and knowingly permits
therein any assemblages of persons pro-
hibited by the provision of section Of
this act, or. who, after notification by
the sheriff of the county or the police
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

A travelling man by the name of Cur
It's writes the Des MOines Capital that.
judging from the conversations he
hears on trains and in hotels. Attorney
General Havner has lost the respect of
the people generally. Mr.. Curtis is of
the opinion that Mr.. Havner made the
mistake of his life in digging up the
Rathbun pardon, as the people believe
he was prompted by antagonism of the
governor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

The American Legion at st. Louis
went on record against Big Bill ThOmp-
son by declining to hold its next meet
ing at Chicago. The legion would not
go to Chicago till it had an American
for mayor. though Chicago is one Of
tie most patriotic cities in the nation.
Carroll Herald.
Any, state. city or community that
wants the respect of the American
Legion of Honor. composed Of soldiers,
must have its patriotism on straight.
The boys who faced the trenches have
no respect for the fellows here at hOlre
who refused to do their full share.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

People who are blaming the legisla-
ture for not giving full suffrage to wo-
men fail to understand the reason. The
legislature has no such power. 1t will
require constitutional amendment to
do that.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
OUTLOOK NOT GOOD.

Monticello Express: There is not,
likely to be much road progress under
the new road law. The people OF q
county are not likely to vote for hard
surfaced roads, unless there is q pros
pect for every community being bene-
flied with such roads. 1t cannot be
all done at once Local jealousies are
likely to prevent anything being done.
Do you need anything in the printing
line? Let ls quote you prices
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

In Switzerland the equivalent Of 81
in Swiss money will buy the equivalent
of S25 in German money. That tells
the story in way that everybody can
understand. And only five years ago
Germany was one of the greatest and
most highly respected nations in the
world. Oh, Germany why did you do
it?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
his purposes is to he commended.
COZ. GUY BREWER.

Carroll Herald What's the matter,
with Col. Guy Brewer Of Des Moines
for lieutenant governor? He's qualified
for the position, has a fine record as
civilian ana is soldier of distinguish
ed service. His father was one OF Polk
county's honorable citizens and Guy
was reared in the healthy atmosphere
OF iowa i'm the making.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

The fear that Iowa newspapers would
have nothing. sensa tional to print once
the war ended appears to have been
unfounded. Dies Moines Register.
Who ever feared such a situation?
Certainly no reader of the Register.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

People OF Iowa who remember. the
James 2. Weaver of thirty years ago
are delighted to believe that his son of
the same name has inherited much of
the ability of the father Old Gen.
Weaver was power in Iowa and while
he lost a large number of adherents
when he left the republican party. he
was recognized as one of the brainiest
men the state ever produced. He was
a power upon the stump and had a
following that would die with him in
the last ditch.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

The business and commercial inter-
ests of the United States will demand
an election of republican president in
1920 if the signs of the times are any
criterion
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Germany is protesting vigorously
against the peace terms. A little more
than four years ago Belgians We're pro-
testing vigorously against the invasion
of their country by the German armies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Some of the German papers are say
ing that the peace treaty will not end
wars. The Hollanders, too, are saying
the same thing. the Rotterdam Courant
declaring lit continues the war for
ever Wait and see
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

I Among the things not worth worry
ing about is why Brockdorff- Rantzau
read his address sitting down. Regis
ter ~ WI, ti5
Well, the fact that he read it sitting
down proves at least that he was not
sore all over.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

As the dollar is now worth only fif-
ty or Sixty cents. compared with its
value few years ago. the courts may
take notice of the situation and not
send man to the pen on conviction Of
grand larceny unless his Doodle
amounts to above $35 present value.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

Germany, after her four years of
drunken carousal, is now suffering
from a severe attack of delirium tre-
mems. Simply the effect following the
cause.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

When President Wilson convened pol
tiles just before the late election, he
apparently opened II Continuous SEES
sion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19

1t is unfortunate, though perhaps i'm
possible to avoid, that the United
States peace delegates have incurred
the displeasure of Italy, Japan and
China. That is one OF the penalties, it
appears, Of becoming identified with
the political entanglements Of Europe.
1t would have been the wiser course,
it now appears, for this country to have
permitted the countries more directly
interested to have settled the political
questions concerning themselves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-19
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN

Germany. and Austria ought to stage
a speed contest to see which will get the
credit Of signing the peace terms first.