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New-York tribune., 1919-09-03
Price of Groceries
Still U,ecurbed
II Out OF I8 Kinds Of
Meat VIII Be Lomer
on List Issued To-day

The upward trend Of the wholesale
price of groceries has not been retarc-
ed by the activities of the Fair Price
Committee and the other Federal, state
and municipal agencies fighting for a
lower cost of living, it was learned
yesterday. Arthur Williams. Federal
Food Administrator. in making public
the current fair price list yesterday an
nounced that seven commodities had
advanced over the prices quoted in the
list issued on Friday
Meat prices, Mr. Williams announced.
have declined in the last three days. or
the eighteen varieties of meat enumer-
ated in the fair price list seventeen
VIII bring lower prices to-day than
they did on Friday. he said Beef
chucks, which brought 10 to ii cents
last week, are quoted at 10 to ~ cents
this week. Kinds and ribs have de-
cincd from 90 to 27 cents last weel, to
22 to 20 cents to-day; smoked hams
from 81 to 40 cents to 81 to- 3S cents;
lamb from 22 to "a cents to is to 2l
cents. Smoked bacon was also caught
IN the downward drift, dropping from
AZ to 40 cents to 3S cents. while pork
IONS shipped encouragingly from 81
cents last week to 35 to 81 cents.
Cornmcal Advances
In the grocery list, cornmcal regis
tered an advance of onc-fourth OF a
cent, flour. .; canned tomatoes. 5-6 Of
cent; cvaporatod milk. "a TO 2-5;
butter. Y; cheese, z cent; salmon.
q to 23 cents. Canned peas declined
7-l2 of a cent, lard 5-S to rs; corn
1912
According to Arthur +. Williams, of
r. c. Williams, wholesale grocers, the
increase in the price of salmon is due
to the exceedingly poor catch this
YEAR Mr.. Williams SAID the price ad-
Vancod from $lS1 dozen cans last
year to sal this year. The Gamers
are forced to contract for their labor
and material in advance, he explained,
so that when the catch is poor their
losses arc heavy. He said that a
canning firm on the Pacific Coast mott
fed him that it could deliver only 35
to 80 per cent of the amount it had
contracted to ship. The salmon reach
Ing the market now is from new
pack and is consequently higher priced,
Mr.. Williams said.
Buyers Given Credit
According to the Food Administrator,
the decline in the price of beef has
been largely due to the response of the
people to the Attorney Generals ap-
pea for cooperation. The spirit
evinced is similar to that displayed
during tho war, Mr. Williams said.
when pleas TO conserve food were met
by almost abstinence in some quarters.
There Is growing tendency on the
part Of the people to use more Of the
lower priced but substantial COM
,noditics.
Mr. Williams will take steps to-day
TO have the hard wheat flour adver
tised by the wheat director is for sale
at Sl9.23 p barrel placed within reach
OF the public The flour is being sold
now OF q basis Of Sl3 and SI4 a barrel,
MIR. Williams said.
He announced the personnel of the
committee which will determine on
Il fair price for Jewish bread The
committee is headed by Louis Mar
shall. Other members are sJustice
Otto Rosalsky, Morris Roshenberg,
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
TURKS CONTINUE TO
 OUTRAGE ARMENIANS
Torture Subject People and Steal Their Goods Despite Armzstice
 Terms.

London. Friday, Jan. 3.-It Is authoritatively announced that evil dence has been received that the Turkish army, in withdrawing from invaded territories in the Caucasus region, has continued to commit out rages on the Armenians. in spite of the terms of the armistice. It is re- ported that individual Turks have ac- knowledged it to be their intention to deal a final blow at the Armenians and to consummate the Turkish pol icy of exterminating that race.
 An eye witness reports having seen Armenians cruelty beaten and says that at one place he found the bodies of more than 60 women and children. Tortures were inflicted upon the liv- ing, he says, and the Turks have en- deavored to carry away all available food, clothing and household goods, so that the fate of those who will escape immediate death appears to be cer- tain. Homes are reported to have been destroyed and inhabitants of many districts have been driven away by the thousands. Grain taken by the Turks was allowed t< rot in the rain and starving Armenians were prevented from even touching it under penalty of death, 1t is said.
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
HIGH R, R. RATES
 WOULD CONTINUE

Washington, Jan. 4.---Existing rate structures would continue if railroads were turned back to private control until changes were made by orderly legal procedure. even where states have specific rates, in the opinion of Director General McAdoo, expressed today at the resumption of the Sen ate Interstate Commerce Committees hearing on the railroad problem.
 The Director General also expressed the opinion that railroads operating privately could maintain Joint ticket offices without violating antitrust laws.
 ''Tt would be difficult with the im- pending presidential campaign to keep the railroad question out of politics, ," MT. McAdoo added 'If the railroads
 are held only twenty-one months fear the employees themselves would become objects of solicitation for one
 plan of campaign or one group of candidates. The railroads of the Uni ted States must be kept out of play. have religiously kept politics out of
 my administration. I do not know the politics of my assistants or my re- i gionaI directors. I selected them be- cause of their ability to run the rail- roads. If only for the reason that railroad men might foresee a change
 of masters, the result, I fear, would be a lowering of efficiency and this would work out as danger to the lives of travellers"
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10

Your Majesty: I have been very much touch ed by the generous terms of the address you have just read. I feel it would be difficult for me to a worthy reply, and yet if I could speak sim ply the things that in my heart they could constitute adequate reply.
 q had occasion at the Parliament this after to speak of the strong sympathy that had sprung up between the United States and Italy dur ing the terrible years of the but perhaps here I speak intimately and say how sincerely the people of the United States had admired your and your constant association with the armies of Italy, and the gracious and generous association of her Majesty. the Queen.
 Tt has been matter of pride with that many of Italian origin in armies and associated with their brethren in Italy itself in small matters, and they complete that process of the welding together of the sympathies of nations which has been going long between peoples.
 '"The Italians in the United States have excit ed particular degree of admiration. They I be- neve, the only people of given nationality who been careful to organize themselves to that their compatriots coming to America from month to month and year to year guided to places industries suitable their previous habits. No other nationality has taken such pains that, and in serving their fellow countrymen they have served the United States, because these people have found places where they would be must useful and would most immediately their own living and add the prosperity of the country itself.
 Tn every way have been happy in
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
President Wilson Accepts the Honor of Roman Citizenship
 and Procams the Superior Efficacy of World Friendship

Rome, Jan. 3-President Wilson after he had been made citizen of Rome, tonight, spoke fol- lows:
 You have done very great honor. Per naps you imagine what feeling it is for cit izen of of the newest of the great nations to be made citizen of this ancient city. It is dis unction which I you conferrng upon me as a representative of the great people for whom speak. One who has been student of his having his memory back to the extraordinary series of events which have centered in this place.
 But as l have thought today, have been i'm pressed by the contrast between the temporary and permanent things. Many political changes have centered about Rome, from the time when from little city she grew be mistress of great empire. Change after change has swept away many things, altering the very form of her affairs, but the thing that has remained permanent has been the spirit of Rome and the Italian people. That spirit seems to have caught with each age the characteristic purpose of the
 This imperial people gladly represents the freedom of nations. This people which time seemed to conceive the purpose of governing the world takes part in the liberal enterprise of offering the world it's government. Can there be finer impressive illustration of the indestructible human spirit and of the conquerable spirit of liberty?
 T have been reflecting in these recent days about colossal blunder which has made the blunder of force by the Central Empires. If Germany had waited single generation, she would
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
President Wilson's Reply to King Victor Emmanuel
 Expresses Admiration Italians in United States

association at home and abroad with the people OF Orlando and Baron sonnino this afternoon that, in trying put the people of the world under their proper sovereignties would not be willing part with the Italians in the United States because too much value the contribution that they have made, not only the industry of the United States, but to it's thought and to many elements of it's life.
 This is therefore a very welcome occasion upon which express feeling that goes very deep. l touched the other day to have Italian, a very plain man. say that we had helped to feed Italy during the and it went to my heart, because had been able to do little. It necessary for to tonnage exclusively had follow them from the United States, could not do half much it desire to do, to supply grain to this country, coal, any of the supplies which it much needed during the progress of the
 And knowing did in this indirect way the needs of the country, you will not wonder that moved by it's steadfastness My heart goes to the little families this great king dom who stood the brunt and the strain of the war and gave their gladly to make other free and other women and other children free. These the people and many like them to whom, after all, the glory of this great achievement and want to join with you, for I of join ing with you, in expressing profound sympathy not only, but my very profound admiration we'll
 Tt IS my privilege and honor to propose the health of His Majesty, the King and Her Majesty the Queen, and long prosperity to Italy,
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
Address of Victor Emmanuel King of Italy
 Welcoming President Wilson and Wife

Rome, Friday, Jan. 3-Presdent Wilson was the guest of honor at official dinner given at the Quirnal tonight. There only two ad- dresses by King Victor Emmanuel and by MT. Will son. The King said:
 You yourself NLr President. become welcome and pleasing guest only today but in the conscience of people your personality already for long time has inscribed itself in inefface- able way.
 The enthusiastic sautations which have companied your passage through the streets of Rome today attestations of the sentiments of admiration and recognition that your own name and labor and the name and labor of the United States stir in the Italian people.
 "The best traditions of Italian culture, the live Hest currents of national thoughts. have establishment of the international peace for which you have with tenacious faith stood. Already be- fore the vicissitudes of and the fraternity of armies had established today's admirable commun- of intentions and purposes between countries legons of workers had emigrated to your great republic. They had knitted America and Italy together with strong cords of relationships, and these became reinforced by the spiritual affin ity between both peoples who had common faith in the virtue of free political government
 When Italy entered into the war a breath precursor of the American soul, penetrated into the rank and file of our army through the of workers who returned to the fatherland from
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10

America and brought into Italy ecAo or their second patria So, correspondingly the Italian soul vibrated in the hearts of emigrants enrolled der your banners when the American nation under your guidance threw itself into the fight against the enemy.
 Italy having gathered to her bosom those brothers so long sorrowng under foreign op- pression and having reconquered the confines which alone can give her security and true independence, is preparing herself to cooperate with you in the most cordial manner to reach the practical means for drawing into a single circle the civilized nations for the purpose of creating in the form of league of nations the conditions fit ted to safeguard and protect each ones rights. Italy and America entered together into the war through a rare act of will; they by the purpose to with all their energies an effort to prevent the domination of the in the world; they moved by the purpose to reaffirm in the scale of human values the princi- pies of liberty and justice. They entered into war to conquer the powers of war. Their accomplish ment is still unfinished, and the work must still be developed with firm faith and with tenacious constancy for the purpose effecing the security of peace.
 T lift up my glass, MT President, your hon. and in the honor of Mrs. Wilson, whose gentle presence adds charm your visit I drink to the prosperity and to the continued increasing pres tge of the great American nation.'
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
SHIPWRECKED SOL DIERS ON
 NORTHERN PACIFIC REMOVED

Fire Island, N. Y. Jan. 4-Re- noval of 200 wounded, the last of the army transport Northern Pacifc's soldier passenger list aboard the stranded liner, was begun early today under clearing skies and in an even sea. Submarine chasers and naval launches, carrying the men to the hospital ship Solace, were expected to complete the operation before noon.
 Four naval launches drew along side the ship, which developed a heavier seaward list during the night
 AS the first party of litter cases were lowered over the troop ships side, the soldiers saw the sun for the first time since their transport ran aground within a few hours of their home port. early Wednesday morn ing. The submarine chaser, her deck brown with prone and sitting figures in khaki, shot away from the big vessels lee in a Rood of sunlight. Motor boats followed in the chaser's wake, wallowlng through the seas to- ward the hospital ship Solace, which had edged shoreward to within less
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10

have had commercial empire of the world She was not willing to conquer by skill, by enterprise, by commercial success. She must needs attempt to conquer the world by and the world will also acclaim the fact that it is impossible to quer by arms; that the only thing that conquers it is the sort of service which be rendered in trade in intercourse, in friendship and that there is conquering power which can suppress the freedom of the human spirit.
 T have rejoiced personally in the partnership of the Italian and American~ people, because it is partnership in old enterprise, enterprise predestined to succeed wherever it is undertaken the enterprise which has always borne that handsome which call liberty Men have pursued it sometimes like mirage that seemed to elude them, that seemed before them they advanced. but never have they Jagged their purpose to achieve it. and I believe I not de- ceved in supposng that in this age of OUTS they to it than they were before. The light that shone upon the summit seems to shine almost a feet and if lose it, it will be only because we have lost faith. A breath of hope and of confidence has into the hearts and minds of men,
 q would have felt liberty to away from America if I had not felt that the time had arrived when, forgetting local interests and local ties and local purposes men should unite in this great enterprise that will tie free together as a body of brethren and body of free spirits,
 q am honored, sir, to be taken into this cent comradesship of the citizenship of Rome"
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10

He concluded his talk with a re- quest that his greetings and an ex- pression of his admiration and re- spect for the American people be sent to them. He especially spoke of his gratitude for the unselfish in terest in Russia's welfare which has been shown by America.
 British troops have been paraded through the streets and the belief that American forces are coming seems general. A strong force of Japanese is encamped in the suburbs and is apparently sufficient to con' trol the situation.
 The attempted assassipation of General Semenoft caused a tempor- ary reign of terror here. He was at tending the opera and was seated in a box with a party, one of whom was a lady. Suddenly a man rose in the gallery and threw a bomb, rel.e eral The ;ady was unhurt, but another woman seated nearby was badly injured. 4 few others received wounds
 Wild scenes followed. Cossacks rushed into the gallery and suspects were arrested A few shots were fired during the excitement. The people were dispersed by Cossacks, assisted by Siberian cavalrymen. Sympathizers with Admiral Kolchak are accused of the crime by some of SenIenoff's followers, but there is no proof that the charge Is true.
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
RUSSIANS WOULD WELCOME AID OF
 YANKEE TROOPS
General Semenoff Tells Cor respondent Foreign Troops
 Are Necessary Now.
BOLSHEVIKI MUST BE
 OVERTHOWN HE SAYS
Attempted Assassination of General Caused Reign of
 Terror in Country.

Chita, Trans Baikalia, Sunday, Dec. 29-(By the Associated Press)-De- flying the orders of his physicians, General Semenof, who was quite seriously wounded by fragments of a bomb thrown in a crowded theatre here recently, received The Assoc-at- cG Press correspondent today. With him, he discussed briefly the crisis in Russia, declaring that America is admired by Russians, who would welcome American troops in the bat tie against Bolshevism.
 Armed Cossacks guarded the gem erals house, and the correspondent was allowed to see the general only after undergoing a most rigid exam inatIon. General Semenoff himself gave the correspondent a courteous welcome with his left hand, explain ing that his right hand and left leg had been injured by the bomb explo- sion. A surgeon had just removed fragments of the bomb from the in jured leg.
 Referring to America. General Semenoff was insistent in his declar- ation that American troops would be welcomed by Russians.
 ''The landing of foreign troops on Russian soil is naturally distasteful." he added, but 1t is necessary now to overthrow the Bolshevists."
 Asked if his differences with Ad- miral Kolchak had been adjusted. he replied in the negative.
 Admiral Kolchak sent troops to Irklnsk." he said, "so I cannot say we are friends, but my Cossacks will always work for the best interests of Russia"
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
New Haven Greets
 Gen. c. E. Edwards

New Haven, Jan. 4-To the home town of the 102nd United States In- fantry, famous for it's engagements at Seicheprey, ChateauThierry and other places, came Major General Clarence R. Edwards, who com manded the 26th Division of which the 1O2nd was a unit, today to meet relatives of the men in his former command The reception was direct ed by the Chamber of Commerce The general was met at the station by a military and civilian escort. A luncheon followed at which Cover TOT Holcomb and mayors of Con- necticut cities and delegations from many towns were present Later General Edwards will visit Yale Uni versity and tonight he will be the chief figure at a public meeting in Woolsey Hall.
 At the several informal gatherings In which General Edwards took part were officers of the 102nd who have returned to their homes in Connecti- rut or are here on leave.
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
AMERICAN DEAD IN RUSSIA NUMBER 86

Washington Jan. 4-Three com bat divisions, the 3oth, 37th and 91st, have been designated by General Pershing for early return home from France, General March announced today.
 General March shows total deaths from all causes in the American forces in the Archangel region up to Nov. 25 to be S6. Of these nine were killed in action, seven died of wounds, three were drowned and two died as a result of accidents, and 65 from disease.
 Later official reports, General March said, show that the military situation at Archange1 is entirely in hand, and that the troops are ade- quately fed and clothed for winter campaigning in that section
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10
FERTILIZER SOLD
 BY GOVERNMENT
Nitrates to Be Distributed Under Direction of De- partment of Agriculture at Washington.

According to a telegram made pub lie today by the Extension Depart ment Of the Agricultural College at Storrs, the Department of Agriculture at Washington through the Bureau of Markets will offer to sell to farm CTS in Connecticut nitrate of soda at SS1 a ton f. o. b. the loading point .yr port. Arrangements have been made to secure large quantities of this fer tilizer through the War Department and unless the demand is far greater than has been anticipated, the De- partment of Agriculture believes. that it will be able to supply all reason able requirements.
 c. B. Smith of the states relations service at Washington has notified the authorities at Storrs that the County Farm Bureaus are author ized to appoint a committee of three or more local business men to assist in the sale of nitrates. It is under stood that these men will serve with out compensation simply as a matter of helpfulness to their neighbors in securing a commercial fertilizer shat has been very nigh in price and very hard to get. A county nitrate distriib- utor will also be appointed in each county and these distributors will of course be reimbursed by the govern ment for necessary expenses incurred in distributing the fertilizer. Special arrangements have been made for the rapid delivery of goods as soon as or ders are taken. Thus any farmer in Connecticut who can. now anticipate his needs for nitrate of soda should not wait until next spring but should promptly take this matter up with his county agent. learn who has been appointed distributor in his section and place his order now. As already stated the official price as announced from Washington Is ss1 a ton f. 0. b.. shipping point and the price is the same to everybody.
Republican farmer., 1919-01-10

than a mile of the Northern Pacific. Observers on shore, watching through glasses, saw the helpless soldiers raised aboard the hospital ship through her ports. The Solace was rolling heavily but the navy men worked skillfully and the rescues were effected without accident. . When two big wrecking tugs, after an hours work, failed to stir the troop ship, embedded in ten feet of sand, naval vessels began taking off baggage in an effort to tighten the vessel.
 Captain Meade, coast guard officer in charge of naval operations on shore, said the transport was under little strain and in no danger. She grounded, he added, at high tide and with a south wind driving the seas high on the beach, and similar con ditions would facilitate her salvage.
 Army coast guard and Red Cross workers, still on duty on the beach, kept vigil in a biting northwest wind, with temperature below freezing. while the aftermath of the nights snow storm crowned the sand dunes