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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
To Offer Services Of Government
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 11.-President
Wilson probably will telegraph both
the coal operators and the officials OF
the United Mine Workers asking them
to get together and settle their dill
ferences it was said today at the
White House. At the same time the
President will probably renew his OF
fer of services of the government to-
ward mediation. While plainly show
ing their relief the administration Oh
ficials said the action of the unloh
officers in obeying the court mandate
was expected. The officials OF the
American Federation of Labor showed
surprise but would not comment.
Il shall Immediately call the MIN
ers and operators together to nego-
tiate a wage agreement" said secre-
tary of Labor Wilson today AFTER
meeting of the Presidents cabinet
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
MINERS WILL
NOT FIGHT
GOVERNMENT
PRESIDENT WILL LIKELY OFFER
SERVICES OF THE GOVERN.
MENT TOWARD MEDIATION
(By Associated Press.)


Indianapolis, Nov. 11.-An order
calling off the coal strike will be is
sued today following the decision of
the general committee of the United
Mine Workers of America at 41O this
morning to obey the mandate Of the
United States court issued Saturday.
The committee adjourned a few min
utes later to reconvene at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Gentlemen, we will
comply with the mandate Of the
court. We do it under protest. We
are Americans. We cannot fight our
government. That is all. This
was the statement Of John Lewis,
acting president of the Mine Workers,
in announcing their decision. Other
members of the conference which had
been in continuous session since ten
o'clock yesterday morning, declined
to talk.
The recall of the strike order will
open the way Immediately for a re.
sumption of negotiations between the
miners and operators as the opera
tors had announced that they were
ready to consider new wage agree
ment any time the strike order was
withdrawn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARIES

1S65-An interstate conference met
at Dubuque to consider the
feasibility Of waterway con-
nection between the Upper Mis-.
sissippi and the Great Lakes.
was first introduced in.
to the British House of Com.
mons.
1SS7-The construction Of the Man
chester Ship Canal was begun.
18S9--President Harrison issued q
proclamation admitting Wash
ington into the Union az the
forty-second State.
1S94-Impressive funeral services
were held at Moscow for the
late Emperor Alexander III. Of
Russia.
1914-Dixmude was captured by the
Germans.
1915-Great Britain closed the Suez
Canal to merchant ships for
military reasons.
1916-Count Adam Tarnow Won
Tarnowski was appointed Aus.
trian ambassador to the Uni.
ted States.
1917-A state of war was declared
to exist In Finland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
DADE COUNTY GUARD
DECLARED DISBANDED
BY MAJOR D. MCOMB
Formation of the Second Company OF
the Florida National Guard Makes
Home Guards Unnecessary

Miami. Nov. 11.-The Dade County
Home Guard is disbanded after being
in existence for a couple of years,
according to orders issued today by
d. W. McComb, major OF the Dade
county battalion The company COM
manders are directed by the major to
collect all county guard property and
turn it over to the sheriff.
The home guard was organized here
after the national guard company was
sent into service at the beginning OF
the war. Much interest was taken in
il by business, professional and la
boring men, all feeling it their duty
to help preserve measure OF armed
defense for this community,
The following is copy Of the or
ders sent out by Major McComb;
Battalion Headquarters,
"Dade County Guard,
General Orders No. 10.
"By orders from the adjutant gen.
erai's office. and by the formation OF
the Second Company Infantry, Florida
National Guard, this battalion Is de-
clared disbanded.
"All company commanders are or
dered to collect all the rifles, bayo
nets. belts. scabbards. ammunition
and uniforms issued to the companies
and turn all this county property ovei
to the sheriff Of this county.
"Such delivery must be made a
once, as under the laws OF this stat
and the military regulations of tn
limited States army, heavy penalt!
is imposed upon anyone in unlawfu
possession Of military property.
ENLISTED men in possession Of bat
talon arms and equipment must de
liver same at once to the commander
of their companies.
I'D. W. McCoMB,
Major County Guards Of Florids
Miami, Fla, Nov. 7, 1913"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
rUCKWORTH WON
OUT OVER GILES

Orlando, Nov. LIE. g. DUCK
worth was yesterday returned WIN
rer in the primary contest for the
mayoralty, defeating Mayor ). =,
Giles. who sought reelection l'S'O
to s27. Mr.. Duckworth will become
mayor January 1, 1920, for a term Oh
three years. 49,.
In the race for commissionership0
the vote was as follows:
F. W. TopIir, 1862; Mrs. A. B.
Whitman, sos; Capt. Preston AyreS'
1853; H. C. Robertson, 1853; A. q,
Branham, 500. Two are to be elected
and a second primary will be nei0
between the first four.
This was the hottest election ever
held in Orlando. Women had the pal
lot for the first time, and they cast "
considerable vote. One surprise "eS
Mrs. Whitman getting second hlsn
vote in the race for commissioner
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11

ty, was present at the meeting Of the
commission today and rendered the
bridge. After great deal Of discus
sion a motion was made that It be
accepted. The vote killed the propo-
sition.
Mr.. McAdoo then asked the com.
missioners to direct the Georgia En-.
cheering company, paying contrac-
tors, to build two 10-foot strips Of
brick road through his property at
St. Petersburg beach before the main
road is extended down to Pass-a-
Grille. This matter was up for dis
cussion at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon
when The Independent closed Its
forms. No decision had then been
given by the commission on this point,
Mr.. McAdoo contended that under his
contract with the county he was en-.
titled to a 20-foot road.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
MARKET
IMPROVES As
RESULT Of
CALLING OFF
COAL STRIKE
STEEL, OILS, MOTORS, RAILS AND
SHIPPING SHOWED AN AID.
VANCE
Try Associated Press.)

New York, Nov. Understanding Of
the coal strike order impaired buoy
ancy and tone to the stocks at the OPP
ening Of today's stock market. Gains
OF two to six points were made by
leaders notably steel, equipments,
ellis and motors. Rails, shippings and
numerous miscellaneous issues shar-
ed in the advance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
HARD SHEDDING FOR
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
(By Associated Press.)

London, Nov. 11.-Former Foreign
Minister Balfour in opening the
League of Nations campaign today
declared the future Of the League
would be dark unless all powers,
particularly Great Britain, were pre-
pared to take an equal share in the
burdens Of the League cast upon
them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11

Of SMALL POWERS
TO Be INCLUDED
(By Associated Press.l

Paris, Nov. Representatives
of the small powers are to be includ-
ed in the mixed tribunals appointed
to Judge persons guilty Of offenses
under the common law as provided
in the German peace treaty, the SUI
preme council decided today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
L. D. C. CONVENTION
OPENS IN MEMPHIS
(By Associated PreSs.1

Tampa, Nov. 1.-THE annual con.
ventiOn of the United Daughters Of
the Confederacy opened here today,
delegates from all parts of the coun-
try attending.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
R|OT|NG
BETWEEN SOLDIERS
AND CIVILIANS IN
CORK, IRELAND
(By Associated Press

Cork, Nov. 11.-Constant collisions
between the military and civilians
here eliminated in serious rioting
last night when soldiers, enraged on
account of the frequent attacks on
them, broke through the police lines
and came into conflict with the crowd
The police eventually dispersed the
crowd, None were seriously injured.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
Approves Order
(By Associated Press.)

Indianapolis, Nov. 11.--Judge An
derson, in the Federal court this
morning approved the order of the
executive board of the United Mine
Workers calling off the strike OF soft
coal miners.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
OHIO ROLLED UP
MAJORITY OF 64l
AGAINST PR0H|
(By Associated Press.)

Columbus, Nov. 11.-Ohio on last
Tuesday voted against ratifying the
federal prohibition amendment by .
majority of GAL, according to COM
plete returns received by the secre-
tary Of state,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11

Jessie Fairy Council.
Marjorie Williams.
Eula Tanner.
Edith Hutcherson.
Major Roberts.
Vannie Taylor.
Josephine Headly.
Joseph Robertson.
Allen Smith.
GRADE Iv-B
John Roy Totty.
Sarah Gum. la,',-r~
Elizabeth Gum.
Henry Woods.
Martin Wenzel.
Louise VanLandingham.
Ruby Glenn.
Narcille Logan.
Bessie Roberts.
David Murrell.
GRADE Iv-C
Gladys Baldwin.
Ruth Turner.
John Rhoades.
Ernestine Perry.
Wilbur Riddle.
GRADE Iv-D
Herbert Webb.
Ruth Cox.
J. o. Dekle, Jr.
Edward McIlwain.
Eulia Rose.
GRADE liza
Ruth Boswell.
Billie Miller.
Alice Miller.
Francis Bovee.
Ruth Fades.
Clarice Adair.
Stacie Stephens.
June Deem.
GRADE lib
Florice Lineberger.
Adrian Boyd.
Manda Dennis.
Agnes Morris.
Donella Blair.
Rosa Lee Mercer.
Roland Flint,
Lena Williams.
Ida Mae Crum.
Park Swindell.
GRADE III-C
Martha Dickinson. -
Beatrice Powell.
Mary Lucille Register.
Herbert Phillips.
Alton Good.
GRADE HID
Jeanette King.
Clayton Altman.
Russell Altman,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
UNITED MINE WORKERS COMPLY
WITH ORDER Of COURT: WAY
NOW OPEN FOR NEGOTIATIONS
FOR INCREASED WAGES
8 KILLED AT PHILADELPHIA
(By Associated Press.l

Wy ASSUCldIcQ EToho.I
Philadelphia Nov, 11,--Three men
were killed and a dozen persons in
jured when q tug crashed into a
crowded ferry boat for the Delaware
river here today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
Is COunter.Attacking
(By Associated Press.)

Helsingfors, Nov. 11.-General
Yudenitch is counter -attacking with
an offensive against Gatchina, &C.
cording to communique issued by
the Northwest Russian army Sunday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
SIM FEN PARLIAMENT
RAIDED TO-DAY

(By Associated Press.)
Dublin. Nov. 1.-THE Sim Fem
Parliament was raided today by au-
thorities and nine members OF 1t ar
rested.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11

II there was but one potato in the
world a careful cultivator might pro-
duce as many as 1000, 900 from 1t in
ten years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
FIRST QUARTERLY HONOR ROLL OF
THE LAKELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The five who stand highest In each |
rade in scholarship average apd
whose department is not below ninety
,er cent are entitled to have their
lanes appear on the following honor
oil:
GRADE XII
Dordon Hancock, 95.
Kerfoot Bryant, oats.
Helen Stacy, 94.5.
Ellen Watson, 94.25.
Norris Epson, 93.5.
GRADE XI-A
Dora Cox, 8S.
Helen Morse, So 1-3.
Elsie Cox, SO.
Sarah Funk, 1922.
william McIlwain, 81 Sc.
GRADE xI-B
Caroline Stacy, 49,
Tyler Jackson, So.
Edward Anderson, SO.
Joseph Dickey, 84.S.
Edward McCorkle, SO
GRADE X-A
Holland Crevasse, "a.
Mortimore Haynes, 81 Sc.
Honor Glover, 81 1-3.
Beth Saxton, 80 1-6.
Leland Middaugh, 1873.
GRADE X-B
Norine Hancock, 1874.
Oscar Byrd, So 81.
Oswald Flynn, IS 2-3.
Frank Cotton, SO 2-3.
Mildred Snyder, 80 SIS.
GRADE IX-A
Audrey Sims, SO.
John Wright, 80.
James Poteet, SO.
Cleona Bates, S8.
Eldred Flint, 81.
GRADE IX-B
Richard Taylor, 80 2-3.
Lawler Wells, 8S SIS.
Enid Adair, So Is.
Charlotte Redgrave, So.
RAYMOND Clary, So.
GRADE villa
Edna Hand, 95 SIS.
Helen Forney, 81 IT.
Donnie Miller, 81.
Mary House, SO 81. ,
Dorothy veach, 1851.
GRADE NIIIzB
Loretta Kimhrough, 90.
Clemmie Cotton. 80.
W. A. Macarthur, 80.
Clara Goddard, IS.
Harry Weaver, So.
GRADE vIII-C
Helen Kennedy. 1851,
Grace Haldeman, 90.
Elizabeth Love, 90 Al.
Ula Shepherd, s21-7.
Helen Sneed, 81 2-7
y GRADE villa
Dorothea Elliott, 93.75.
william Hampton, s2.75.
Maud Skinner, %.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
LEGION
S., MEETS NEXT
IN CLEVELAND
(By Associated Press.)

Minneapolis, Nov. 11.-Cleveland
was chosen for the next convention
of the American Legion at the ma.
tional convention here today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11

Frances Grether, 1915.
Ernestine Wittenmeyer, S7.75.
GRADE vII-B
Winifred Harrison, 90 81.
Oeland Smith, 81 II.
Marvin Cooley, 81 II.
Ola Mae st. John, 81 ~.
Ruby White, IS Al.
GRADE VIC
Louise Gum, IS II.
Dulcena Randell, "a Al.
Josephine Swatts, 81 81.
Solomon Lewis, 81 g..
Leona Beasley, 81 IT.
GRADE VII
Aubrey Marshall.
Bernis Odom.
Jewel Dickerson.
Elizabeth Colbert.
Nora Lee Overstreet.
GRADE VIA
Mary Elizabeth Lowe, %.
Eva Louise Tweedell, 90.
Margaret Jewett, 81.
Emily Dickinson, 81.
Ruth Snyder, 90.8.
GRADE VI-B
Ednina Marie Crevasse, 93.2.
Lee Warren Boswell, 89.6.
William Aikens, 1878.
Evelyn Rush, 81.
Annie Kunz, 1914.
GRADE VIC
Maedell Barksdale, 95.2.
Gerald Brown, 94.2.
Katie Timons, 91.S.
Florence Clarke, 90.4.
Byron Kibler, 80.
GRADE vI-D
Vaudine Morton.
Roy WllIlamS.
Jeanette Jordan. y
Cora Lee Denny.
Wesley Peacock. :. 3.
GRADE VA
Reta Lemons.
julie Peacock.
Winnie Cotton.
Lee Ellis.
Burke Logan.
GRADE v-B
Rosebud DeMilly.
Dorothy Kethley.
Myrna Collier.
Arlene Carter.
Helen Fielden.
GRADE VIC
Julia Fulghum
Margaret Fades.
Sarah Smith.
Martha Crane.
Camille Owens.
GRADE v-D
Percy Phillips, 95.
Joseph Neville, Jr., s46-7.
Frances King. s24-7..
Russell Bloom, 90.
Alberta Cook, 81 81.
GRADE IVA
Maxine Irwin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
COAL STRIKE CALLED OFF TODAY
PLOT TO DEPOsE
SULTAN BFEN
DISCOVERED
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Berlin, Nov. IA plot to depose
the sultan of Turkey has been dis
covered, says a Constantinople dis
patch dated Monday and received to-
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11

Lester Chiselbrook.
julius Roth.
GRADE III-N
Helen Litchfield.
Willie AGREE.
Clarence Brewer.
Charles lager.
Blan Hadsock.
Cephus Wilson.
John Henry Carter.
Alice Simmons.
Katie Barbour.
Orbrie Simmons.
GRADE ia
Doris Crevase.
Peter Mae Everett.
J. p. Adams.
Lillian Harrison.
Myrtice Shurling.
John Wade Whidden.
Henderson Smith.
velma Bates.
Paul Moody.
Dicie Mae milford.
GRADE lib
Hubert Crabtree,
Iva Mae Robson.
Scott Colson.
Novella Lineberger.
Jack Duggan.
Thomas DeVane.
Hazel Smith.
Warner Williams.
Carl Cox.
B. X. Gum.
GRADE TIC
Nan Jewett.
Elzey Shackleford.
Irwin McKewen.
Miriam Boring.
Martha Clayton.
GRADE lid
William Boring.
Willie Webb.
Margaret Darracott.
James Key.
Albert Key.
GRADE IA
Elmer Williams.
Vera Burgess.
Billy vanlandingham.
Hazel Simmons.
William Mole.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11
PRINCE REACHES WASHINGTON

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Prince
Of Wales arrived in Washington to.
day for a three-day visit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-11-11

CONTINUED on Page 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-29
Nationwide Conspiracy Be-
lieved to Have Been Nip
ped at Cleveland.
SIX MEN AND ONE
WOMAN ARRESTED
Gang Thought To Have Been Connect
ed With outrages OF Last June
Bombs and Large Quantity Of Explo-
sivss Seized and Anarchist Litera-
ture Confiscated-horn Convicted Of
Dynamitins Bridge.

Cleveland, Oct 29.-Seven persons.
six men and one woman. charged with
being allied with radicals in plot to
terrorize the nation by a series OF
bomb outrages. were being held today
by police.
Five men and one woman were ar
rested last night and another man was
arrested this morning. Police in 9TH
er cities have been warned.
Discovery of the radical plot to
spread terror thruout the nation by an
other series OF bomb plots was dc
following the arrests of persons sus-
pectcd Of having planned the destruc-
ton Of the central police station here.
The arrests were made in four raids
following information that an attempt
was to be made to bomb the station
here. One OF the men is believed to
have been active in bombing Mayor
Davis home June last. With the pris-
oners the police captured q large guam
tity of nigh explosives. one completed
bomb, several incompleted bombs and
much anarchistic literature.
The police declared that the bombs
were similar to the ono used in bomb-
ing Mayor Davis home. They believe
the arrests will lead to arrests In con-
'nectionN with the bomb outrages In
other cities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-29
Appeal For enforcement Aid.

Law abiding citizens, churches, civic
organizations and welfare societies
were summoned tonight by Commits
sioner Roper to aid the bureau of in
ternal revenue in enforcing the prohi-
bltion law.
Amy hout,ng OF the law. Mr.. Roper
declared. would bring into disrepute
tho American form Of government.
While the bureau Is made the agency
directing the enforcement OF the meas
ure,, with the department Of Justice
conducting prosecutions Of evidence
obtained by the bureaus men. respon-
sibility Is not confined to federal off,
GERS. the commissioner said. State.
county and municipal officials are ex-
pocted to do full share in stopping
and Furnishing violations and the sue
cessful administration of the law, Mr..
Roper said, will be measured largely
by the manner in which these officials
meet their requirements.
Up to Local Officers.
Local officers being expected to take
the initiative In enforcing the law In
their territory, any failure or derslic-
ton to assume their full responsibility
will be brought to the attention Of the
law, abiding citizens Of the community
by officials Of the bureau.
Mr.. Roper's plans contemplate the
organization OF prohibition enforce
ment staff which will be devoted en-
tirely to that work and completely dis
ISOLATED from the tax collection activi-
ties Of the bureau. There will be
deputy commissioner in Washington in
charge Of the prohibition section, ana
deputy collectors in each district under
them. Pending the organization OF,
this force, employees qualified for the
work who can be spared from the tax
work Of the bureau. have been directed
to cooperate to the fullest extent with
the public and local officers. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-29
PLAN IOWA COAL
DISTRIBUTION

Retail Firms Give Approval to Gov
srnor Harding's Plan-communities
Running Short to Be Supplied From
other Communities Which have an
Ample Supply on Hand.
Des Moines, Oct. 2s.-Approval Of
Governor Harding's plan to have coal
on Nov. evenly and properly dis
tributed thruout iowa was given to-
day by all retail firms Of the state and
mining districts. The agreement to
cooperate with the governor was
reached here today. The plans are:
to give Charles Webster authority to
order coal to any part Of Iowa; daily
reports Of the amount Of coal on hand;
communities short Of coal to be sup
piled on order from Mr.. Webster Dy
communities which have q supply;
an organization OF q woodburninS
commission by Prof. Macdonald, of
Ames. Retailers reported that APP
proxi1nately 75 per cent Of the deal
ers in larger cities have a supply Of
coal sufficient to last them thirty to
sixty days. The situation in small
towns, however, u serious. Dealers
expressed the opinion that the coal
now on hand would last sixty days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-29
coMsINz TO FIGHT RADICALS.
Farmers and Manufacturers TO Com
bat Extremists Of All Kinds.

Farmers and Manufacturers to Com
bat Extremists Of All kinds.
Chicago, Oct. 2s.- Representative
farmers and manufacturers have COM
bined under the leadership Of NJ. n.
Campbell, chairman OF the national
board Of farm organizations and pres
ident Of tho National Milk Producers
Association. to combat rndicalism Of
all kinds and to help bring the nation
back to a firm, Industrial basis by
means Of an educational campaign de-
signed to eliminate class suspicion and
distrust, An effort Is to be made to
include labor leaders in the commit
tees work.
X am working" said Mr.. Campbell.
''on tho selection Of q committee which
is to be composed of representative
farm organization heads. representa-
tive manufacturers AMI conservative
labor men. Radicalism. the I. w. w.
and its ideas are to be fought to An
ish. and the 12.000.0o0 farmers OF the
country. believe. are actively behind
such fight"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-29
National and International
Unions Represented
at Meeting.
TO TAKE UP TOPICS /.
LEFT UNDECIDED
Questions Of Collective Bargaining and
Right Of Labor to Choose its Own
Spokesmen, Over Which Prssidsn
Wilson's Industrial confsrsns
Split, to Be considered-leadsrs Ae
nit Unions Are Facing Grave crisi

washington. Oct 2s.--Chief OF the
national and international unions af-
fillated with the A. +. OF L. were CALI
cd today to formulate such action an
may be essential to "safeguard anc
promote the rights and interests o1
the wage earners."
The call Issued by the executiv
council and the heads of the four rail-
way brotherhoods declared labor wal
confronted with grave dangers Rf..
foCLng the very foundation OF it&e
structure" and that 1t was imperativs
that the responsible heads of the work.
ers agree on fundamental principles
which Will maintain the right OF free.
men,"
No specific topics for discussion
were outlined, but II Is known thae
pending anti strike legislation will b0
one OF the principal subjects. Other
matters expected to be taken up araI
collective bargaining and the right OF
labor to choose Its own spokesman as
1t sees fit--subjects which resulted m
the dissolution OF the national tndus-
trial conference called by President
Wflson- s ~ ~ --s-s-s ~
No Decision on Trainmsn's Demands
Director General Hines has not
reached a decision on the wage ds~
mands made by the Brotherhood Of
Railway Traiupen. Details OF the de-
mands were discussed today by ra!l-
road officials and President Lee. OF tho
trainmen, as to how the wages would
work.
World Conferences Opens.
More than thirty nations are repre-.
sented here today for the opening Of
tho International labor conference
created by the treaty of Versailles. In
opening the conference at noon Secrc-
tary Wilson said he would designate
the assembly ms 1.-The conference In the
process of being organized" and by
his Interpretation no believes he abid-
ed by his contention that only those
states which have ratified tho treaty
can participate In the conference.
v. s. Participate Unoffieially.
Representatives of labor and capital
In the United States win participate
unofficially In the international labor
conference and Secretary Wilson Will
oe named president.
Speaking TN behalf OF the people Of
the United States and President VII.
son." secretary Wilson today formal
ly opened the conference. Welcomh,e
delegates from all parts Of the world
the secretary said the conference rep-
resented the first concentrio effort to
seek solution of the worlds industrial
problems. Delegates from all countries.
seated in alphabetical order. heard tho
address which was translated into
French whom he had finished.