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New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

troops in France. This does not dis
credit Wilson, or prove that Wood
should succeed him. The article con-
cludes:
Let it BIO repeated that Wood by
the use Of capacities not yet revealed,
might make a strong candidate and, if
elected, an excellent President But
let it also be repeated that the argu-
ments generally advanced In his favor
are silly and unworthy Of any political
party which means to retain the respect
of thinking citizens. They arise in
loyalties and animositiea Of the type
which inspire high school sorority.
And they will have an inevitable come
back upon those who advance them"
The Independent, but generally
Democratic "SpringAeld Republi-
can," conceding that Wood at pres
ent has lead over other candidates,
believes that the Democrats may
we'll pray for his nomination. The
Wilson administration, despite its
brilliant achievements, is politically
bankrupt, and the Republicans have
a very fair chance of success {.
but soldier candidate might throw
away this chance. The present cam
paign is like the one in 1880, when
the Democrats were the logical VIC
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

up In readiness FOR an agreement"
''rhe President is not to be consulted
until the entire plan of ratification is
arranged. He will not be given the
details until sixty-four votes are
pledged for the proposal offered"
Very little attention is paid to the
contest between Senators Hitchcock
and Underwood for the Democratic
leadership, except so far as it COM
plicates the treaty situation.
AS for the Knox proposal for
peace by separating league from
treaty, it has been harshly criticized
by Democratic papers and has re
ceived little support from any source
as yet The general view seems to
be that the whole treaty must and
will soon be ratified with reserva
tons.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

Senators who register obedience
when the White House telephone tin
kles." To much the same effect is
''The Philadelphia North American"
(Rep), which describes the Presi-
dents conduct as follows:
During the interval every other par
ticipant In world affairs has learned
something, has gained q clearer under
standing of the necessities and limi-
tations of the time, has adjusted his
views and ambitions TO the facts Pres
dent Wilson alone shows no sign Of
enlightenment or Of accommodating
himself to the march Of events. The
Allied governments have recognized
and virtually accepted the inevitable :;
the American people have set definite
bounds to their international engage
ments; the Senate majority has given
concrete form to the judgment; the
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

be unshackled to help Europe and help
Itself, that Europe shall know on what
stable conditions Of peace it can con-
adently count. And the President
should be straining every nerve which
his illness leaves free to function to
bring that about
~We do not imagine for a moment
that the President Is the only brake
on the wheels. Our readers know we
think IN this matter of the position Of
Senator Lodge and the assortment Of
automatic hot-air brakes he controls
For what has happened in the past
the dishonors are probably fairly even
between the President, the republican
leaders and the Democratic led It
is thoroughly disgusting to Americans,
who are always SO proud Of their
efficiency as q nation, that when the
President and eighty Senators want
ratification on some terms or other
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

| Washington correspondent of "The
New York World" in describing the
processes of compromise now under
way:
ut was agreed by all those ap-
preached on the subject of compro-
mise to-day that the leaders on both
sides must be kept out until the very
last. Apprehension is expressed that
they would prevent successful issue
1t is not intended that they shall spoil
the plan.
"The opinion is advanced tonight
that the Lodge reservations will be
accepted as general proposition
They may be rewritten so the Demo-
Gratis can claim half the authorship,
thus removing all partisan earmarks.
Even the preamble and Article X are
declared to be surmountable. They
can be rewritten, 1t is said and fixed
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Wilson Called
Sole Obstacle
to Peace

~ NE Of the most significant
q shifts of opinion Of the
past week was made by the
Washington correspondent
of The New York Globe" Arthur
D. Howden Smith, who may be re-
called as the author of an adulatory
biography Of Colonel House and
whose support of the President and
the league has heretofore been
stanch.
The picture Of the situation at
Washington confirms the views Of
critics of the administration in
striking fashion. Mr.. Smith declares
that the Presidents party is hope
lessly split, that the Cabinet is on
the verge Of a breakup, and that
rebellion, long brewing in the Demo-
cratic ranks of the Senate, is now
outspoken. Mr.. Wilson's pronuncis-
mento on the league, that he had no
compromise or concession In mind, Is
considered by all sides, it Is stated,
''bad politics and stupid strategy"
The dispatch in "The Globe is In
part as follows:
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

ITO make matters worse, the Cabinet
is split on the subject. and. indeed.
on the general policy of tho Adminis-
tration. At least one resignation 10
anticipated within the next two
months, and one or two others are
foreshadowed II is understood that
several Cabinet officers have been re-
strained from resigning only by
feeling of personal loyalty, which for
bade their taking such a step until the
President had recovered his health.
$50 there is reason for saying that
whatever the motive of the President
IN announcing once more that the Re-
publican Senator'S need not expect sur-
gestions of compromise from him, the
announcement has rebounded against
him and against the best interests OF
the treaty, his party and the world at
large. There Is the highest authority,
authority OF Republican aid Demo
cratic leaders, for the assertion that
the treaty can be ratified this week on
terms satisfactory TO Great Britain
and France, perhaps even to Japan.
The one obstacle standing in the way
is the Presidents refusal TO take tho
initiative or 10 indicate his approval
OF any prograr which Democratic i--l
ators might Initiate
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

Presidents own partisans In that body
have acknowledged that his position
Is untenab!e. Mr.. Wilson alone,
wrapped in the mantle of official AFRO
gance and intellectual self-esteem, re-
mains Indifferent to facts and imper-
vious to reason"
Democratic editorial opinion has
not abated its counter charges
against Senator Lodge and his asso-
ciates. If anything, the adjectives
on both sides have become bitterer
than ever. On the other hand, the
Washington correspondents Of
Democratic papers are quite frank
in conceding that if and when COM
promise comes-and the general
view is that it will come soon-it
will be substantially on the basis
of the Lodge reservations. Says the
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

they lack tho elemental amount Of CO.
operation to enable them to get it.
"But it is, nevertheless, the fact that
the President must be the medium Of
negotiation with the other eignatories
to the peace treaty. The Senators
cannot negotiate. They can only con-
sent or veto,
"The President should get into the
mental attitude of speaking for Amer
ica, not for the Allies or even the
Peace Conference. Let our allies do
their own objectng to the 'reserva-
tions' they dislike"
In contrast with this view as to
evenness of blame is The New York
Tribune (Rep.), which denies the
fifty fifty" idea and says that re-
sponsibility is mot double but sim
gle" and rests solely upon "the
White House and the automatic
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

Of Republican success would be- sadly
dimmed.-
Consider how we'll one could work
up a possible Hoover candidacy
against Wood's-"the man-slayer
against the man-saver," for instance,
"The Republican" concludes.
Woods claim to inherit Roose-
velt's mantle will be disputed by Sen
ator Hiram Johnson, who has just
announced his purpose to stump the
country to advocate his own nominal
ton. 1t is agreed that he is man
of great ability and force, but there
is doubt as to whether he would be q
good President. The Republican
Utica Press" finds many things to
his credit--his railroad policy in
California, his record as Governor
and his overwhelming majority when
elected Senator from California in
1916.
On the other side, "The Phila-
delphia Evening Bulletin" (Rep)
agrees that he is a powerful man,
but doubts his sound Republicanism,
owing to his attitude in the 1916
election. Johnson will make quite a
stir on the stump, it agrees:
"But the average Republican in most
parts of the country Will not be much
disposed to warm up to him until he
shall make more satisfactory explana-
tion than he has yet done as to the part
he played In California when Hughes
lost that state for the Presidency and
when he himself got its Senatorial vote
by an overwhel majority"
"The New York Times" agrees
that Harding is the cold guards
candidate, at least for the present.
Events will probably follow the
course of 1916, when he was sup
ported by this wing Of the party
until February, when it became
clear that he aroused no popular
enthusiasm.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
What the Party Must Do

"The party must go 70 tho people
next year with a platform and with
nominees that will deserve and COM
mand the support of all races and
religions, without regard to class or
section. 1t must be what in its best
days it has been~-the party of GER
tain faith, the party of living prin-
ciples, the party of advancing Ameri-
canism. the party qualified by courage
and common sense to conserve and
enhance the noblest traditions Of the
nation at home and abroad, the party
that Is unashamed of Americas past
achievements, unafraid Of Americas s
future aspirations. undivided in the
face Of Americas present tasks"
"The Philadelphia Evening Public
Ledger" (Ind. Rep believes that the
party has q great opportunity If 1t
will consider principles, not candi-
dates. The Democratic party has
proved itself clearly unfit to meet
the present situation, having lament
ably fallen down on the railroad
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Mc4d0o Discussed

Turning to Democratic activities,
we find little or nothing happening
So far the principal candidate dis
cussed has been McAdoo, who
aroused much discussion by his
course during the coal strike as to
whether or not his accusation Of
the coal operators had been made
for political capital. But The Phil
adelphia Record" praises him thus:
I've know OF al least one man who
has the necessary qualifications, and
who is big enough for the job. 1t is
a point in his favor that he is not
seeking 1t. His name is q household
word from Maine to California; and
wherever ne is known he is admired,
respected. or feared. 1t would be su-
perfiuous to summarize the reasons for
this. What's the matter with naming
to lead the army Of loyal voters who
love America better than other coun-
tries that redblooded American. VII
liam Gibbs McAdoo ?"
Other papers, however, that COM
mented on his policy during the coal
strike were less convinced of his dis
interestedness.
James W. Gerard's sudden en-
trance into the ring is met with
doubt by The Brooklyn Daily
Eagle" which does not think that
his social influence will reach far
outside Of New York City. The
Philadelphia Inquirer" (Rep.) has
no opinion except that his candidacy
is interesting, while 'The Philadel-
phia Evening Bulletin" sees a pos
sible revolt from Wilson's leader
ship.
There Is no Democratic candidate
who has a lead as great as Genera
Woods, neither is there a Demo
cratic crop Of favorits sons.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

question, the coal strike, the sugar
shortage and many other questions
"The record of the Republican party
during it's more than sixty years Of
life qualities it to lead the nation in
adjusting itself TO its large place In
the family Of nations. The party has
been characterized from the beginning
by Its ability to perceive the problems
that must be solved and by its genius
In solving problems, and it has not been
handicapped by servile bondage to any
academic formulas or political doc
trines that would hamper it IN it's con-
structive work. No dead hand has
bound it. 1t has regarded the Consti-
tuition as a living document expanding
with the needs Of succeeding genera
tions, which find in its provisions war
rant for carrying out within the lines
Of q representative government the un-
doubted will Of the majority
VT was not until the leaders Of the
party failed to perceive the trend of
popular sentiment and became reaction
aries that serious disaster overlook It
in 1912. They turned their backs upon
the forward looking, constructive pro-
gram for which Roosevelt had been
fighting, and as the inevitable result
the party suffered the most humiliatine
defeat in American political history"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
anxious for Com promise

"The rank and file Of Democratic
They will force q compromise if neces-
sary. 1t would not be surprising If
they took the bit in their teeth and
forced compromise before adjourn
ment for the holidays on Saturday
In any case 1t is safe TO predict that
they will combine forces with the Re-
publcans who think as they do after
the holiday recess. and work out res
ervations satisfactory 10 our allies.
whether or not the President indicates
his approval.
at is foolish 20 speak Of the Presi-
dents attitude being dictated by de-
sire for third term. Mr.. Wilson has
not the physical strength for third
term, even If he wanted to be re-
elected, and 1t is not believed that he
does IN quarters where such an ambi-
his stand on the ratification Of tho
treaty has alienated mis- own party as
represented in Congress. He has lost
prestige 80 an enormous extent, almost
an unbelievable extent, outside Of GER
tain districts in the South, and hs Is
losing 1t faster every day. And finally,
the little group of men who have his
ear to-day-Dr. Grayson, Bernard NJ
Baruch, Joseph P. Tumulty, William G.
McAdoo, his son-in-law-have other
plans In view.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Only Blindness Can Lose

The party must return to It's
earlier progressive attitude. Only
purblind leadership can spoil its
chances, Is the view.
Nobody has ventured to prophesy
who will be the candidate Of either
party. 1t is admitted, however, that
General Wood has obtained a head
start and is the only candidate no
far who is not q "favorite son."
Wood against the field" is "The
Cleveland Plain-Dealer's" summary
Of the situation 30 far. "The Kansas
City Star" notes that Woods back
ers seem to succeed by letting others
do the talking. Woods strength is
shown by the fact that the cry Of
anything to beat Wood" Is begin
ming, and people are starting stories
against him, sure sign that he is
considered formidable.
! While many Republicans share
these sentiments, certain independ-
ert papers are not so sure that
Wood will be nominated, or, if he
is, that he will be the best candi-
date. "The Detroit News" finds no
reason to object to a Wood boom
based on his merits as a citizen and
possible, though untried, qualifica-
tions for the Presidency. But" 1t
objects, there is vital objection
to Q boom based, as this one is, or az
some Of its sponsors make it appear
to be, on crouch" The crouch in
question being the fact that Wood
failed to be assigned to command
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Governor Lo,cden

The other middle Western IA
vorite son, Governor Lowden Of
Illinois, finds favor in "The Arkan-
sas Gazette" which, though prefer
ring Democrat, would welcome
Lowden more than another Repub-
lican because, as a middle Western
man and a holder of large estates
in Arkansas, he is liable to know
something about the particular
needs of the South.
The other principal favorite sons
are Governor. Sproul of Pennsyl-
vania and Governor Coolidge Of
Massachusetts, as Senator Poindex.
ter's candidacy seems to have at,
tracted as yet little support. "The
Philadelphia Public Ledger" (Ind
Rep.) and Evening Bulletin" (Rep.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Open Rebellion

THAT Mr.. Wilson was ill-advised IN
permitting such an announcement to
be made, even though Teiled as ema-
mating from the highest authority In
the executive Offices is indisputable.
The unrest N the ranks Of the Demo
cratic minority in the Senate has been
accentueted by It, The murmurs of
revolt and dissatisfaction previously
heard have turned into open declare
tions of rebellious intent The fac
tional split in the party caused by the
jealousy Of Senator Hitchcock's lead
ership has become more pronounced.
Senator Underwood, of Alabama, with
the backing Of q group OF Southern
Senators and such irreconcilable op-
ponents OF the treaty a. Senator Reed,
Senator Gore and Senator Shields, Is
bound TO make more trouble.
An odd feature Of the situation Is
that men like Underwood who wore
numbered among the fercest advo-
Gates of unqualified ratification now
are talking shout accepting such u
solution a5 the resolution proposed by
Senator Knox, which would declare
the ratification Of the treaty. except
for the covenant of the league of ma
tlons, leaving decision upon that phase
Of 1t for the future.
THE first reaction through the coun-
try placed the blame for the rejection
or ratification of the treaty at the
doors of the Republicans But as the
days have passed since the new ses-
sion was convened and no step has
been taken by the Administration look
ing toward compromise, IN spite OF
the obvious desire Of the ma ajority OF
Republican Senators for one. senti-
ment has begun to turn against the
Democrats.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21


discussion has opened with
the session of the Republican
National Committee. and the
announcement Of Chicago and the
9Th of June as the place and time for
the national convention. This has
given the Republicans practically
the entire lirnelight in the discus
sion so far, new names being added
daily to the dozen or more already
mentioned as possibilities, in con-
trast to the silence of the Democratic
camp. Whatever campaign activity
that party has shown has drawn little
or no notice in the editorial columns.
The South Dakota Endorsement Of a
third term for Wilson was not taken
seriously, and nobody has ventured
to debate the chances Of McAdoo,
Baker or any other possible candl-
dates.
Republican papers believe, from
the early entrance Of the party on
the field, that it will assume an ag-
gressive attitude, showing conf
dence Of success in November. AS
"The Pittsburgh Gazette Times
(Rep.) observes, the party's chances
are better than in 1916, and the
need for a change of administration
even greater. The early competition
for a nomination shows the healthy
state Of the party.
In spite Of this competition, Re-
publican and some independent
papers insist that the campaign
must be fought on different lines
than before. The platform next year
must be no hurriedly constructed
document to attract votes. Says
THE Boston Evening Transcript:
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21

.NHE season for Presidential
discussion has opened with
the session of the Republican
National Committee, and the
New-York tribune., 1919-12-21
Cabinet Is Split

plans in view
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Abernethy to Monroe.
[Set for issue of Oct. 23rd

DR.. P. M. Abernethy left yes
terday for Monroe, where he has
decided to locate for the practice
of veterinary surgery. A SPLEEN
did opening was made available
there by the death two weeks
ago of DR.. Watt Ashcraft, and
doc" has gone there to live. He
has been practicing at Rocking
ham for several years. during
which time he has made q wide
circle Of friends who regret his
departure.
II DR.. H. P. Rollins will continue
Ito reside here, his friends are
glad to know.
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Tax Listing in Steele's and
Black Jack.
[set for issue of Oct. 23rdl

ASSNNO -
Supervisor E. D. .Whitlock and
assistant, w. F. Long, will COM
plete taking up the question
naires and tax listing in Steele's
township this week. The Board
of Review will meet here next
Tuesday to pass upon the list
ments.
Mr.. Whitlock is tomorrow
friday sending out question
mares to the property owners in
Black Jack township, and he will
begin collecting these next Mon
day week.
The townships so far complet-
ed are Wolf Pit, Rockingham,
Marks Greek, and Steele's this
week.
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POULTRY EXHIBIT
Director Lilies Urges Neces-
sity for Greater Interest in
Poultry. Information Con-
corning Fair Exhibits.

To the poultry raisers and all 9TH
ers interested in more and better
poultry for Richmond county: Being
director of the poultry department
Of the Richmond County Fair to be
held next week, deem it necessary to
give to the prospective exhibitor les
pecially the beginner) some addition
al information, and instructions as to
how to proceed to enter his fowls:
A pen consists OF one male and
four females. The Fair Association
will furnish exhibition coops free OF
charge. Fowls will be fed and wa
tered during show free of charge. Each
specimen must have a leg band donat-
ing it's number. II the exhibitor has
no bands the Fair Association will
furnish bands and put them on for
five cents each bird. All fowls must be
sent to Fair grounds on Tuesday
November 4th. The manager will be
there from nine to six o'clock to re
ceive and arrange all exhibits. AL
exhibits must remain till Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, but must bt
removed between three and sil
o'clock. A poultry Judge, an expert
will place the awards,
I want to urge every person in thu
county that has pure bred poultry U
exhibit them at this fair.
Poultry raising has Jagged far DC
hind the other industries OF tn
county. AS consequence thousand
of dollars worth Of poultry product
are shipped into this county ever
year. Never has there been such q
portunities to make money out {
poultry as exist right now. Eggs sci
Ing for nickel piece and can 2
produced for two cents each. II a
agent should come through this coul
Ety selling machines that would make
genuine nickel out Of every two cent
dropped in it, doubtless he would 9
a landoffice business, and that IS ~
what old biddies will do--lay a ny
cent egg for two cents worth OF fes
and care given her A man in MI
souri, took 100 hens and made a Gle
profit Of ss76.0O in 10 months aft
buying all the feed for them.
A half million dollars worth Of POI
Try and eggs could be produced
lRichmond county every year witho
producing one bale Of cotton Or 3
.bushel Of corn less than we now p
duce. Bring your chickens TO the fa
Il YOU haven't any come and see vi
the others have and resolve to
some pure breds and get both pie
ura and profit out Of them.
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am anxious to help anyone inter
ested in better poultry with any in
formation I have. If l can assist you
in any way my telephone number Is
2O9-W. Call me up. am at your
service.
T. BERRY LILIES, Rockingham.
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James Stucky Says, 'Rat Cost
Me SI25 For Plumbing Bills.

! NEE YIH0 tut IuIEKUAtt6 A1HHFz5sl7 y
1--WE couldn't tell what was
clogging up our toile. and drains.
We had to tear up floor, pipes,
etc., found a rats nest in base
ment. They had choked the pipes
with refuse. The plumbers bill
was S125. RAT4SNAP cleaned
THE rodent out. Three sizes,
I25c, SOC, S1.O0. Sold and guar
anteed by Everett Hardware Co,
Watson King Co, and Dox Drug
| Store.
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HELP ROCKINGHAM GROW,