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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

quent important decrease in produc-
ton, which every economist of known
ability declares the fundamental for
the high cost of living and therefore,
In my Judgment, l am sustained in
placing them in the 'merciless profit
eering class These resolutions were
sent to our senators and representa-
tives in Congress.
Second. Did the Chamber of
Commerce, or any member Of it,
offer to the legislature any bet
ter law or remedy than the one
introduced by Senator Caldwell
to prevent profiteering %
No. Because we had sense enough
to know that the Arkansas legisla-
ture had no jurisdiction in interstate
matters and we were unwilling to
discriminate against our own citi-
zens. We would not put a burden
on Texarkana merchants, that Tex.
arkana, Tex, merchants could es-
cape.
Third. What has been done
by the Chamber Of Commerce, as
an organization, to reduce, in
any way, either directly or in
directly, the high cost of living
IN Pine Bluff, or any other
Answer to the first question APP
plies to this with the addition of re-
peatedly urging consumers to cut out
every high priced article possible.
Fourth: Do you deny that
there is profiteering going on in
Arkansas ?"
No. But l do deny that it is gen.
eral and l again assert that there
is as much of it among what he calls
labor, as there is among merchants.
He says he would rather be right
than secretary of the Chamber of
Commemorative this statement /
heartily agree and l may be pardon
ed for adding that he include "chair-
man Of the State Legislative Board,
ETC."
He says: Gust as soon as Senator
Caldwell introduced the bill, mer-
chants Of Little Rock, Pine Bluff and
other parts of the state flocked to
the chambers and Hobbies of legisla-
tive halls" etc. Didn't we have as
much right there as he? And isn't
it a fact that labor organizations &C.
cupied fully IS per cent of the space
in chambers and Hobbies? And there.
in, lies labors greatest weakness,
through the unfortunate selection of
men as their representatives, whose
narrowness of mind would teach them
that they are the peepul,' they are
the chosen ones upon whose should
ers, rests the responsibility of the
world"
The business men of Pine Bluff
over my protest, selected me to pre-
sent their views. to the Legislative
Committee. l did it to the best of
my ability. For them, l challeng-
ed him to include in his and Senator
Caldwell's bill, the provision that it
apply to labor. That all labor mark
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09
CarranZa Orders
Mines Protected

Mexico City, Oct. 8.-following
representations made to President
Carranza by delegation of miners
operating in the state of Chihuahua,
federal troops in that state have
been ordered to exercise particular
vigilance in the protection of mining
properties against the attacks of ban
dts. The president was told that,
on account Of the activity Of the Viii
la adherents, the mines of Chihua-
hua, which form the principal re-
sources of the state, are operated
during only three or four months of
the year. The chihuahua mines are
operated largely by Americans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09
FIGHT ON LEAGUE HURTS
COTTON GROWERS.

Excepting bankers and other keen
business men, few of US fully appre-
ciate how the delay in ratification OF
the league of nations covenant-with
or without reservations the
Southern cotton growers.
1t is in the depreciation of foreign
exchange that the cause Of injury to
the cotton business is found. And for
eign exchange is expected to increase
in value with ratification of the lea
que Of nations covenant. No improve
ment is expected before the senate acts
favorably. In the meantime, cotton
is not bringing the return it should
Germany and Austria are anxious to
buy cotton for millions of spindles, but
with the German mark where it is in
the scale of value, prices are prohibi-
tive. Worth approximately rs cents
in ordinary times, the German mark,
at existing rates of exchange, is worth
less than 5 cents. This means that
one American dollar is worth 20 Ger
man marks. A bale Of cotton, which,
at usual values, could be purchased
by the German spinner for $500, f. 0. b.
Hamburg, now costs 600 marks or ST.
500. The result is that not much cot
ton is being purchased by Teuton spin
|ners.
The money of France, Italy and
other countries is greatly deprecated,
compared with the American dollar,
and his accounts for the small pur-
chases those nations are making in the
United States, and for the great drop
in our exports.
The English pound, ordinarily worth
$4.S7, is now worth only $4.25. How
ever, English spinners are not using
sterling in the purchase Of American
cotton. They have better way. They
are using American dollars, borrowed
in this country on bonds of the allies,
and plan to repay the loans with sterl-
ing when the pound has regained its
value.
Many of us can best understand the
position in the international trade
situation of the nation with cheap
money by comparing it with that Of
Jefferson county. Scrip issued by the
county is worth only GO to 70 per cent
The merchant who sells to the county
must obtain 80 to 40 per cent more for
his goods than if he received payment
in money worth 100 per cent. Euro
pean countries with cheap money are
not buying any more of Americas pro-
ducts than they can help. They'd
rather wait until the article they give
in exchange-their money-is worth
100 per cent.
Extension by American business
men to customers in the European
countries of credit will remedy the
situation. But few are willing to ex-
tend this credit until the league of ma
lions covenant is accepted, and elimi-
AAeAoS AhuSi VI VIC VI ONGItuIOW
iof governments and Reputation of
debts
With foreign exchange on a parity
with the American dollar-that is,
worth 100 per cent.-European coun-.
tries will buy cotton in large quanti-
ties, as well as numerous other Ameri-
can products of which they are in
need.
Foreign exchange will not go up I'M
til the peace league pact is ratified.
Every days delay Injuries the cotton
grower, the South and the entire eoun-
try The senator's duty to the nation
and the world is plan Ratify the
pact, with or without reservations
preferably without-immediately.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09
WHEN. A CHILD HAS GROUP.

Thousands of mothers say Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is the best
remedy they know for Group, coughs
and colds. It cuts the thick, choking
mucus, clears away the phlegm,
opens air passages and eases hoars-
eness. The gasping, strangling, fight
for breath gives way to quiet breath
ing and peaceful sleep. Mann's Phar-
macy.-adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

We gotta hand it to Chief of Police
Frank Stewart for recruiting a bunch
OF fine, clean looking young cops,
seemingly able and willing to give
good account of themselves in any
situation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

If some of the boys who appealed
from their draft boards to Washing
ton and then had to go to war, had
the say-so, General Crowder would
be promoted to first class private.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

Better be safe than sorry. Install
a safe to safeguard your valuables.
This is protection that costs little.
Phone US for description and price. tt,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09
Letters To Editor

The Graphic will publish commune
cations on public matters from any
and all citizens. Writers of letters to
this column are urged to be as brief
as possible.
This newspaper does not neces-
sarily endorse the views expressed i'll
this column.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

Dietrichs has moved from over
Lewines Quality shop to 1923 Pine
ST., cleaning pressing and repair
ing of the honest kind. We call
for and deliver phone 1926. nuf ced
1O-1-1mo
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

Big 4 Dairy and Big 4 Horse and
Mule Feed, the most satisfactory
feed on the market. Riley Feed MFG
Go. 9-23.tff
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

If some people hated to loaf as
much as President Wilson does we
wouldn't be troubled with under-pro-
duction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-10-09

Big Dairy and Big Horse and
Mule Feed, the most satisfactory
feed on the market. Riley Feed Mfg.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
American Wheat
Is Landed
At Hamburg

HAMBURG, April THE quiet
which had set in at this port after the
departure of German ships for allied
ports, is happily disturbed now the
creaking and clanking of cranes and
windlasses lifting the precious car
goes of American wheat out of the
holds of the West Carnifax and Lake
st. Clair, the First American relief
ships to arrive here.
Te unusual spectacle of huge piles
of sacks of wheat and flour attracting
numerous sightseers to the piers, ap-
parently in the hope of obtaining
some of the coveted grain which may
be spilled.
The limit to which this curiosity
asserted itself, however, has prompt
ed the American commission in
charge of food distribution to throw
a strong Gordon of American guards
around both ships, and only the men
engaged in discharging the cargoes
are permitted on the wharves. Even
the workmen are subjected to scruti-
ny and are not permitted to leave
until they have passed inspection.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Munich Better
Classes Preparing
TO Move Out

MUNICH, Monday, April IA
further manifestation Of the move
ment which is spreading among many
Of the better classes in Munich and
other parts Of Bavaria YVES the for
nation here today of the Council of
emigration" under the auspices of
the league of South American emf
grants. Many people are preparing
to leave the cities and settle in the
rural districts or in other German
states.
The freight houses here are over
flowing with household goods which
cannot be transported on account of
the shortage of rolling stock. The
of the authorities in billet
ing soldiers and other government
on civilians also has in
duced many persons to leave Munich.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Road Proposition
Was Voted Down
Questin Submitted to People
Not Favorable to Greene
County. Citizens.

At mass meeting held at the court
house this afternoon from / to Q
o'clock, the gaads roads proposition,
as presented qand asked for by the
Tennessee legislature, was voted
down. There were large number
favorable to the proposition, and
some strong talks were made on both
sides. The vote, when taken, how
ever, showed a substantial majority
against the proposition. On account
of this mass meeting the regular ses-
sion of the court did not convene un-
til about 2:30 p. m, Therefore the
question of the connecting link be-
tween Greene county and Hot
Springs will not come up until late
this afternoon, AS there is consid-
cradle work to come up before the
court, it is quite likely that the ses-
sion will hold over until Tuesday
morning. We will publish the full
proceedings of the court in Tuesdays
ssue of The Daily Sun.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Irish Republic
To Have Envoys

DUBLIN, March 18.-(By Mail. J
With view of establishing accred-
tied ENJOYS in foreign countries, and
equipping them with the means to
place the case of Ireland before the
nations of the world, The Irish Re-
publican Party has issued an appeal
to the Irish nation for the creation
of National Self-Determination
Fund.-" in order that 1--WE may carry
to triumph the work for which we
have been elected"
Professor John MacNeill, NJ. P.,'
for Derry City, founder of the Ma
tional Volunteers, and one of the
leaders of the Sim Fein, stated that
the National Assembly will send ac-
credited ENJOYS to all foreign coun-
tries.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Michigan Voting
On Wine and Beer

DETROIT, Mich, April 7.-(By
United Press. Michigan was ballot
ing today on the question of reinstat.
ing light wines and beer or remaining
dry.
More than 100000 newly enfran-
chised women will play large part
in determining the questions.
Both the vets and drys expressed
confidence in obtaining the support
of the women. Vets believe a ma
Jority of the women will vote in fa-
vor of the amendment ito save the
men from becoming whiskey drink
ers." Drys argue the women arc dis
with saloons and will vote
against the resumption of manufac-
ture and sale of intoxicating LIQUOR
in Michigan.
In Detroit alone $4,000 women
were eligible to vote today. Political
observers predicted Michigan would
be voted wet. They base their calcu
ations on expected heavy majorities
IN liberal ccnters like Detroit and
'ther of the larger cities.
While the electors were also to Sc
eet judges of the supreme court and
'thcr state, county and municipal off
lcers, chief interest centered on the
vine and beer amendment.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Sleeping Sickness
Research Ordered

WASHINGTON, April T. The
United States public health service is
undecided whether lethargic encepha-
lltls, or sleeping Sickness" of the
tpye prevalent in Europe, has reached
the United States.
Up to March 29 the service was no.
tilted of 1873 cases of "lethargic en-
cephalitis," resulting in Ia deaths, in
widely separated parts of the coun
try. However, inasmuch as the dis
ease is not generally reportable to
health officers, it is not possible to
say whether these figures give a true
picture of its prevalence throughout
the United States.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Child War Workers
Won't Go to School

LONDON, March 20-(By Mail.
Tho problem of making premature
men and women into children again
is proving hard one.
When the war came boys and girls
ID years old left school to work.
There was Iced for them in many
branches of commerce and the child,
ren were only too glad to evade their
lessons and go out to earn good
Educational authorities are estab
fishing special classes in order to take
up the work of teaching these young
people at the point where they left
off four years Ago. But the boys and
girls have had taste of independence
md found they could earn good wag-
rs without much learning. They have
ost all desire for scnool and it is i'm
possible to force them to return.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Peace Conferees
At Deadlock
Clemenceau, Defending France
From Huns Year Ago,
Now Would Save Her
From Allies.

PARIS, April THE situation
which four days ago was despairing
has only worsened in the days that
have elapsed, and a deadlock com
plete and absolute has arrived. While
the people Of France and Great Brit
ain and presumably Of the United
States, are eagerly and hopefully
looking for some solution of the great
problems of the war four men are
sitting in a back room under guard,
with all the outward decorations of
conspiracy, discussing a question
about which they cannot agree and
about which they are making no
progress toward agreement.
The Tragedy of the situation Is
revealed in the case of Monsieur
Clemenceau. Those who have seen
him most recently say that he has the
appearance of hunted tiger. Today
he finds himself deserted by every
one of his allies, fighting single
handed to save France from the fu-
ture German attack which every
frenchman believes will come if
Frances allies desert her. Exactly
sa one year ago Clemenceau fought
the Germans for France and the
world, he is now trying to save
France, this time from her allies, if
not fro mher enemies.
In the meantime there has been
complete change in the situation.
Membership Passes From Wilson.
The actual leadership in the Paris
and in the "big four" has
passed from President wilson to
Lloyd George. 1t is owing to the in
tervention of the British that the
Polish solution arrived at by experts
month ago has been abolished. 1t
is owing to the intervention of the
British prime minister, supported by
wilson, that the Paris conference
IS now endeavoring to get into com
with the bolshevists and
70 make terms with assassination and
achievement with anarchy.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Further Units
To Be Released

WASHINGTON, April 7.-Offcial
charts covering the homeward move
ment of the American Expeditionary
forces show that 13 infantry and II
artillery regiments and six machine
gun battalions, all additional to the
seven regular divisions comprising
the army of occupation have not vet
been designated for return by Cen
eral Pershing.
War department officials indicated
today that most of these units were
being retained only temporarily and
their release might be expected as the
organization of the military force
7hich is finally to represent the Unit
ed States in France and Germany is
determined.
Divisional combat units which have
not yet been released specifically by
General Pershing, follow:
9th division; 9Th regiment infantry.
22nd division; 57th artillery bri-
gade; 18th, 120th and 121st artillery
regiments.
seth division; Headquarters, list
and 72nd infantry brigades, 141st,
142nd, 143rd and 144th regiments in
fantry; 132nd and 133rd machine
gun battaions.
81st division; Headquarters 161st
artillery brigade; 316th 317th and
318th machine gun battalions
83rd division: 158th artillery bri-
gade; 323rd and 324th artillery regi-
ments.
88th division: 175th and 176thf
infantry brigades; 349th, 350th, 351st
and 352nd infantry regiments; 339th
gun battalions.
39th division: (SkeIetonized) .
l4Oth and 1872 artillery regiments.
None of the above units appear on
.he departments shipment schedule
which covers all conveys to June 80.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
General Smuts Denies Rumor That
Allies Will Send Army Into Hungary

DoDAfEol, April 7-(General Smuts, special allied envoy
VINO received Foreign Minister Bella Kun in his private car do
mes the rumor that the allies plan to send an armv into HIM.
gary he said that the allies toward the Hungarian
ernmen had not been decided
Inc international Red army" being organized here
A"ee hundred volunteers we'll equipped arrived from Vie
ha ana more are expected maximum of thirtvsix hor
week fixed for apprentices.
lhryseVen thousand school children have been nroved
WIN Tree bath Tuition school fees have been abolished all
hospitals have been made public preference is being given
the proctetariant 80" 0
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Sale of Mexican
Land to Japanese
Is Denied

MEXICO CITY, April 7.-Salva-
dor Gomez, chief of staff of the De-
partment of Agriculture and Develop
ment, officially denied tonight re-
ports that japanese subjects have
bought lands in Lower California.
His statement was issued on behalf
OF the department in the absence of
Pastor Rouaix, the secretary of com.
merce, labor and agriculture. 1t
reads as follows:
Il can say up to the present there
has been no sale of lands in Lower
California to Japanese subjects:
neither has the Department of De-
velopment authorized anything CIV
ing foreigners rights to large ex-
tensions of lands in that section.
Moreover, since our constitution
prohibits the sale of national lands,
this department, in accord with Pres
ldent Carranza, is giving special at
tentlon to all matters referring to
Lower California. Concessions of
territory in the part of the republic
which have been authorized, have
been for reduced number of hec-
tares, and to residents of various
small villages of that territory, fol-
lowing the policy of creating small
holdings with the object of favoring
the natives"
Japanese Minister Scouts Story
Baron Fugitaro Otori, Japanese
to Mexico, tonight issued the
following statement regarding the
discussion over alleged attempts by
japanese interests to purchase lands
in Lower California.
"A tempest in teapot has been
created and think the Importance
the American press has given this
question due to some political ma
neuver caused by the nearness of the
next presidential campaign. 1t may
be declared that there are no conees-
slons in Lower California that favor
he interests of my country. Only
near the town of Mexico exists a
small Japanese agricultural colony
hat cultivates rice, but this is abso-
utely lacking in Importance.
"The only paying exploitation that
'an be made in that part of Mxico is
,or the development of mineral de-
'osits, and this is beyond the modest
'esources of the only Japanese colony
ocated in that region. / am sure
hat if the American Department of
State has asked its embassy here for
Information, the embassy must de-
.lare that there are no concessions in
lower California favoring Japanese
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
THE STORY OF A LONELY
RICH MAN
By Edgar A. Guest

"A rich man who had sums of gold
discovered he was growing old
Was coming to that time of life
When he must quit its sordid strife
And spend his few declining davs
In restful, less-exacting ways.
But when he sat him down to rest
He found his ease no joy possessed,
The hours dragged, the days were
long,
His nights brought neither mirtb
nor song;
And with the gold he'd fought to
lie found that he must live alone.
He called trusty servant nigh
Who often had gone forth to buv
The things for which he wished,
and said:
You long have bought my wine
and bread,
And bargained here in shop and
store
For all that have hungered for
Now I've another task for you:
90 buy for me a friend or two,
| want the comradship of men
Men who will grady cheer me
when
] am depressed, and talk with me.
Go FIJI this room with company"
The servant left, as he was told
And talked about his masters GOLD
lie tramped the streets both up and
down,
Searched the far suburbs Of tho
town,
And sought to buy friend or two
Who to rich man would be true,
But all who heard him loudly ieer-
ed,
Refused his joffered coin and sneer-
ed.
And this he said, when he return
ed:
For once your money has been
spurned.
With all the gold you have to spend
You cannot buy one faithful
friend"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Clark Calls
On Congress to
Aid Soldiers

WASHINGTON, April T. The
first first and chief duty of the next
congress, if it is to be genuinely re-
constructive, will be to provide per-
manent employment for discharged
soldiers and war workers, Champ
Clark, veteran democratic leader of
the house, declared.
Beating around the bush won't
do," was Clark's characteristic com
ment. Congress simply has got to
deal with a serious situation in the
right way or we are going to have
bread lines or worse"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
preliminary Treaty With Germany Ready In
Two Weeks-=No Patched-up Peace Promised

WASHINGTON, April 7.-(By United Press president
wilson much improved and the preliminary treaty with Ger
many may be ready two weeks and the document will show
that there is no patched up peace The IT, George Wash
ington will sail from Brest on April 18th
With this information at hand today situation surround
ing the Paris deliberations took brighter hue Admins
aon leaders said that the President would be back in time
to address the extra session Congress- called perhaps as early
as May 18th sooner.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-04-07
Daylight Robbers
Obtain $4,000

MONROE, La, April 1.-Two
white men, in broad daylight, today
entered the Bastrop State bank, of
Bastrop, La, and while all the en-
ployes in the institution were cover
ed with revolvers. made a careful
search Of the bank, and left with
in cash, according to report
reaching here from Bastrop tonight.