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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-12-16

Spot cash paid tor Liberty Bonds
and Liberty Bond receipts See G
B, Hooley at Northern Grocery Co.
during the day, or at Markham hotel
evenings. 1117t1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
Death Of Angeles
Is Signal for Fresh !.
Mexican Revolution

Ell Paso Tex. Nov. :T-rhe execu-
ton Of General Felipe Angeles at
Chthuahux CITY Wednesday after court :
martial by four Carranza generals
viii he the signal for fresh rally OF
Mexican reeolutionists to the standard
of Pancho Villa. according to word re-
ceived here tonight. They will attempt
TO aTenge the death Of villas intrepid
aid
News that An Uprising was .mpend-
ing came from yuare.. where the Car
ranzista commander gave command to
his men TO watch Developments and
be prepared for action. villas where
abouts were unknown. hut 1t Was re-
gardcd ar certain that he would use
the execution OF Angeles TO raliv
his followers FOR fresh military opera
tions In northern Mexico.
villa adheferts In Ell Pxso declared
the death OF Angeles would he
avenged II was said a meeting Of
Mexican esiles was held here today
and that scores Of them swore to
avsnre the death 81 their former Lead
cr Some Of Then, Rad seen active
service under Angeles.
Eo'h aerc and ri .fuarcz prominent
MeAicanx declared = great injustice
had been done They pointed cut that
angeles was a great leader and would
have. h~er an invaluable service in re-
storing 1eare in Mexico. AZ the time
he war captured. they said. he was not
breeding Trash revolution. but was
striving to induce villa to- abs ndoe his
life ~ hviEanda=e and lend his inhu>
ence toward restoration OF normal con-
ditions in the republic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
Victor Emmanuel
to Open Italian
Par lament in Dec.

faris. Nov. 81 King Victor I'm
manuel will open the Italiau par'a-
meut early in Deco be- probably De
eer,her and thus def.- the SocialIsts
to bowl him down. as trey have
threatened to do. when he reada his
speech from the throne
Premier Sitti has decided not to
substitute the Duke of Aost. for the
King 81 the opening ceremony and
thereby ssvc the monarch from IN"
tsrentenad public insult
These assurance uerc given out
tonight BY COVE rnment official who
has just arrived from Rome
All Italy" this official said "ia
discussing the possibility Of the ad-
vent of Rosshcvisn, next month bit
II 1s the belief Of the best Judges st
Rome that the danger will be over
come
The principal reason for their op-
tir- isrn liz that the Socialists have MOI
drafted any program ard there pi'f
be no organized attempt at sensa.
tionaI eoup As a matter OF fact the
party is meeting 10 Rome this e-en-
ing to discuss it's future policy ard
positive split is expected to develer
lin the rarty's ranks. which in itself
win Immediately render impossible an
effective action in the direction OF
soviet.
siSnor Tnrsti VIII hcsd the mod
crates and is likely to become a mem
her OF the Nitti rinlstr~ THe CT
trcn,fsts are largely pew n1on. but
rroha bis viii align the,nselYts behind
Seratt THE latter most likely viii lead
the attack on the throne but his fol
lowing Is not expected to esceed forty
deputies.
The aiarrist talk Is due rYsinl. TO
Premier Nittis consultations this week
with the Duke Of Aeeta witch wers
pTspnpted b. the threats of the So-
cials.ts to howl down the king and
even provoke act. of bodily vioIenee
during the sovereiEn's drive to and
FROM the chamber. The premier de
hated with the duke the accessibility
OF Tire lattArs' arre arfnx In the cham
Der instead OF his cousin. Victor I'm
manuel. 49,
Universe, Service Is assured thst
Tiara never VAS ans auestion - King
Victor Emmanuef's ahiieaticr in favor
~ the Duke of Aosta. for the simple
reason that the threatened anti-mon-
srrhisi rnnremept would be directed
Safnsf the entire house of Savoy ana
the substitution of the kings eousit
would not change matters In tire least
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
MINERS' COMMITTEE DECLINES
TO SUBMIT GARFIELD PROPOSAL Y
WHILE THE OPERATORS ACCEPT
Richmond Troops
Reach Home at $3.50.
From RoanokeSector

After sacridcing their Thanks
giving dinners At home. Richmo nd
troops, comprising the iraSs and
the plaehines gIa company. re-
turned to The city last night from
Roanoke. where they mad been held
in readiness for several days, at
the order Of Governor Da*is, TO
march into the coal fields OF Wise
county had the actions OF recalc'-
trant miners warranted amy such
measure.
The r1nn ed aere at $50
O'Clock and were dismissed inre-
d,a.ety upon arriving at their
armorg
~, other troops proceened to
their home ststions after the de
mobilization order had been re.
cejyed from the governor, who
had gone personally to investigate
the situation in the coal mining
rcgton5
I; IL said that conditions in Wise
county, after the appeals of the
chief executive and state Labor
Commissioner John Hirschberc.
have become something Ike normal
and no more serious trouble is ca
pcctet,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
Government Seriously Considers
Case Of Consular Agent Jenkins
Mexican Government Flatly Refuses to Release
American, and Situation Assumes Significant
Aspect-Execution Of Angeles Confirmed.

Washington. NoY c1.--The NEXT
step toward securing 4 satisfa factory
settlement OF the controversary with
Mexico over the arrest and I'M
rrisonmsnt of the American consular
agent, William @. Jenkins, rests with
the ca binet
This was the understanding tonight
when II waA announced that the state
department would not rake public
until tomorrow the officiai text Of
CarrAnxa's Nat refusal TO comply
with the demand for the immediate
release Of JenktnA
Receipt OF tac Mexican note an
ncunced shortly before 1 O'Clock this
afternoon, since which time Secretary
Lansing has had IL under considera-
ton. No statement as to this gov-
ernment's attitude was forthcoming.
however, probably because the eecre-
tary desired to submit the case to the
cabinet meeting 1T IL O'Clock tcmor-
row.
IN view Of the gravity Of the sit
uation provoked by Mexio0s S. defiance
TO the virtual ultfmatum Of the state
department. Mr.. Lansing is under
stood to want q concenshs of opinion
OF thu cabinet a. to what course he
should follow.
Depends upon Canine,
+" IA0t sUNV tH0 hoxl note TO CAr-
rama will assume depends upon the
cabinet decision. whether the firm
stand taken by Secretary Lansing ID
to be backed up or : more concilia-
tory attitude IL to be taken. a.
II the cabinet decides .to enforce the
demand tor tho immediate release Of
Jenkins y is likely that ! drastic note
will be Immediately sent to Mexico,
aiming that the reascns gtvAn for
are insuficient and cvasivo and ia :
sisting on . LITERAL construction -of the
demand Tor hts immediate release.
II a firm stand ID not taken, II wan
Indicated at the capital today, con
greas will step Ia IN express its views
~ to what the American attitude
should be.
The Mexican reply. aroused
great indignation AMONG msm-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
HORNS OF THE DILEMMA.
OPERATORS. STATEMENT

Washington. Noy. 1T.-The let
Ter sent TO DIR. Garfield by the
opei ators Of the central ccr1ret-
triYe coal tfeld accepting the gov
cronlcr;'s offer read
''Recoerizing tho seriousness
OF the apyese1i, pcgfsis' s,ftf tre
urgent need ~ the country. for
coal. We wish To advise you that.
subject to your approval and
conditioned upon the mines re-
sunlin- operations ir,r1 ed lately.
the operators scale committee OF
the central competitive coal ae'd
arct1t vs. q basis FOR the settle
men. OF tho present wage contro-
versw and termination OF the
strike the figures submitted to
YOU to tho Flint meeting OF op-
orators and miners held ester
day evening namei> an average
increase of IL per cent to be
granted to all classes Of rnire
labor. such increase to he appor-
toned in accordance with the
wass basis that are acceptable
10 the en,rloy es and en1p'o.
thus preserving present di1ereu
tiaf.. p',,55i.w lss., than above
modified in cornriete accordance
rith your proposal! the present
coatrac; in all its terms and con
ditiors ~ be continued in fun
force and effect until March 81.
1922
We have already notified the
miners 10 this effect:
al the same time We wish TO
rail your attention to the fact
tina. the acceptance Of this in
crease in wages without any IN
crease in selling prices entirely
-climinates thu nrctlts of a large
number Of mines. Such A large
number in fact, we fear the pro-
duction will he seriously affected.
We understand that operating
statistics for 1919 are not now in
your posse. sSion ara We shall rely
upon the government, when such
statistics are properly assem- bled
and esentca. to make such ad-
iustments in selling prices az will
permit these mines TO make such
fair and reasonable profits as
they are entitled to under the
Lever law"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
Preparation for
Eventualities on
Mexican Border

San Antonio Tex. Nov s1,--Prep-
aranors - Re ready 70 rect any
emergency which mag srise from the
refusal of President Carranz1 of Mex
ico to release Consular Agent Jen-
'Siiis ARE In rroSfcss asc7sg tho, Mssss,
lean border. Material strength has
bean added to the American army
during the past month. both in n,en
and material Trsinlos ds OF various
kinds of equipment have hcen sew,
to tho six districts on the border
whence they were distributed TO the
several posts in each district Other
materials, all loadsd ou cars and
ready for immediate shipment 10 any
designated point. have been Assem- =
bIed in ana about San Antonio
Prior tn the present move Ia
strengthen the United states military
forces on the Mexican border. there
was field equipment Tor hut four Ill.
visions. but nop- thers ia sufficient
for ave divisions
The equipment witch has heen
hurried 10 the border includes fftS =
FIVE l55 nailiin,ctr~ Schneider How
itzers. capable OF throwing shells IT,
900 yards, heid kitehans, amn,uni-
ton and hospital trains
Importance Us attached by army
officers to tho fact that OF the posi-
tons near the border three are un /.
der commander Of major generals
One of these comma niers Is Major
General r, NJ Howe. Of the Eiraso
district. who led a force against VILLA
and other bandits during the 1ef5-1s
EXPEDITION. MaSor-General !. A. Har-
hcrd will assume command at Camp
Travis.
The execution Of General Angeles
ss-rApe%tA-i-t.>-Aa profoundly STIR
red the Mexican people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
Snow and Wintry Blasts Cause Close
Hoarding Of Meagre Coal Reserve.

Chicago. NOV 27--Meager coal re-
nerves OF the country we're being hoard
ed more carefully tonight AZ winter
spread east or the Great Lakes, and
south OF the Onto river snow had
fallen In most OF the Middle West.
northern states and a. some points
temperatures of twenty below zero
were reported Reports tonight show
scores :cf communities without fuel 70.
heating purposes. -.~..~
So, desperate. had the sitaation b.
come in Kansas that tsoverncr Allen
issued an anpeal for voiunteAr coal
dieRefs, f'he governor worked with
HIS secretary all day, sending appeals
broadcast, according To advic<s from
Topeka II was exp4etEd IN 1rss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28

The niners said that they we're IA.
ing home to sit tight While sex
eral or the operators expressed 4
nope tnat something might yet 10
done to renew negotiations. not.tnR
could be found In the situation to-
night 10 Justify this sanxuine Wow.
UP TO THE GOVERNMENT
The breaking up IT the con-
ference puts the coal situa don di-
rsctfY up to the government in a
more serious, MA ySthan ever ut rs
now matter for the constdera-
ton ~ the cabinet which will
i meat again tomorrow.
United States Fuel Administrator
Garfield said tonight that he had
nothing to add 10 the statements he
made last night when he lAin the
government proposals before tsaa
operators and the miners. Or. Car
geld said he would be here tomorrow.
which means that he will be avat1.
able at the cabinet meeting.
Secretary OF Labor Wilson. whose
position that the miners should naya
! been offered a raise Of 3I.s par cant
was turned down by his fellow. cabi.
| net officers said tonight that he had
no comment TO make on the fail~
ure Of The coal conference to reach =
settlement
John L. Lewis. president Of fhs
United Mine Workers said after The
conference ended
RLUNDER SAYS LEWIS
I'm my judgment DR. Garfield sna
the cabinet have committed the u10xe
colossal bIunder In the industrial htG-
tory of our nation. They are hlfnd1v
following an academic theory Without
regard 30 justice to the mine workers
or the effects OF such theory upOuI
the people of the country is7.ss
Mr.. LAWS said that the action 6f
the government precluded any pos
sfrstfry OF negotiations between yh1,
would make no statement as "a
whether the present strike" would
continue to be effective
Asked as to what would nov, hIn.
pen in the outlying districts. Mr..
Lewis said: -~s4.~
! Il cannot be responsible for any
. further disturbances which fhfns
policy of the government may bring. M
When DR.. Garfield was told Of this.
he said:
The government will keep order
, Various representatives Of tho
miners expressed the opinion that thas
! miners who are now out would u6ks
return TO work until settlement NJ
reached
The operators were unable to an
clare what should be donA 70 remedy
the situation. They sAid that In
breaking up OF the conferences wOuid
result in some OF the miners retufyt-;
ing to work. but said that It Ai3J
might result In others going out. &
STRIKE MAY SFIaEAp
The operators admitted that. tlserS
had been fears that the strike. wouI1
spread 70 tho outlying districts eA4s
that II also might involve the .aAtxr6s
cite mines. SS4a
Questioned a. TO whether the 9e&sS
eminent. 1t this JunetufA. might 4q1@&j
TO operate tbs mfnAs. The opAf4&nx&
pointed out that ~. GAFAelaA M
marks last night Indicated th4f kn@S
government 10 opp1tsd u talttIg &x
the mines except - is4f 8
operators said fhnt the 9SyS2 )
might deAtkna4a them ~ ~ 111M<D r
optfxts tho m11Aa Ut
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
MINERS STATEMENT

Washington. Nov. :T-The fol-
lowing statement was dictated by
Acting President John r. Lewis.
~ the United Mine Workers;
Thy miners and operators
confete'fce@ adjourned y.ne de-
The rhine workers. representa-
tiyes decline tn recommend to the
miners any acceptance IF the IA
per cent increase offered
TIL operators pretended to
be- rillinc to agree TO grant this
II per cent increase but in the
san'A breath stated that they
would be unable 10 operate a
larger number OF their mines ur~
less they had an increase in the
selling price OF coal 1t would
be foolinsb for us to attempt to
make any asrcen1ent with the
opera tors unless heir mines
weT~s 10 hs onarate.l,
The position of the mine
workers is unchanged We hold
thar the United States govern
mont cannot break IT'S word. The
pledgn given by Secretary OF
Ia Dor Wilson to grant sis per
cent increase in wages must me
.rcdee med,
I'm my judgment DR.. Garfield
and the cabinet have com nlitted
The most colossal blunder In the
Industrial history OF our nation
Thsr are blihdly following an
academic theory without regard
~ Justice to the mine workers or
t'ls' effects OF such theory upon
the people or the country.
'rhe responsibility fer the
crisis now confronting the nation
must lie upon those statesmen
y no are using the power ~ the
yovNrnr ent to Cypress and deny
justice to the great element Of
citizenship directly concerned In
the mining industry.
~ cacno; believe that the peo-
pie OF our country will endorse
nolicy of oppression and re-
preston which means continued
industrial chaos and intense suf-
fering on the part Of the mine
w'N-t"rs and our entire citizen
ship"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
Country Anticipates Live
Matter on the Treaty Of
Peace.
COMMENT, ALSO.
ON COAL STRIKE
Mexican Situation is Elk
pected to Bring Forth
Words of Cheer From
the President.
III JUSTIN McGRArH

Washington, Nov. 2T.--s-Presiden,
Wilson will not GO to the capttal when
congress reronvenes on Monday to
read his message. His physical con-
dition WIN not permit him to do. But
IL Is doubtful II he were physically
able. In fact. some Of the preside Mt q
friends arc predicting that he has
made his last trip 10 the Capitol, as
president. unies the senate com
promises on the position it has taken
on tho peace treaty
II this prediction should proec true
history would again repeat Itself
when President Wilson decided to
personally address congress he rcvt-
we'd custom ests biished by George
Washington but obsolete since Wash :
ingtcn's time Jefferson abandoned
the custom because. as IL Is said. he
did not have good speaking voice.
Jefferson sent his message tn con
gress in writing and all subsequent
presidents followed his ample until
President Wilson revived the practice
of appearing in person before con-
gress. John Quincy Adams in his
memoirs relates that president Wash
tngton went 10 the senate with the
draft OF a treaty: that the senats "sle.
hated and proposed alteration So
that when Washington left the senate
chamber nc said he would be- aaraned
" he ever went there again =.
President Niisor Ii Keeping close
courseAf es to the character OF the
message he will present 70 congress
or Monday Democratic senate
opinion is that she president ought
freals to consent 10 all OF s~e R.-
publican reservations designed t.
en- feguArd the irs cY,ess. sf tt,e I-rfsea
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
QUIET THANKSGIVING
DAY At WHITE. HOUSE

Washington Nov ss.~~Thanks-
giving at the white house was the
quietesf In years because OF the
presidents iI1nees. Usually there are
any number OF gueAts at the white
house over ths holiday but this year
there was only one. Miss Lucy Maury,
Of Roanoke. Va. Miss Maur. is the
niece OF Mrs. Wilson she with Mrs.
Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson
made up the Thank seivtng party.
The. piece Dc rcsists nee Of which a
big turkey wss supplied BY South
Trfmoie. forfnefs clerk OF the house
Of rerre&Nntatfv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
READY TO WELCOME
OUR LADY NANCY

London. Nov 27.-In anticfpa-
ton Of Lady Astor's election the
house OF commons today took steps
to provide for 4 boudoir and sitting
room, for women members only. :"
Lady eAstor will be- permitted to
use the smoking room and others
II she desires. A solution OF the
vexed question as 20 whether the
men shall keep their hats on In her
presence was deferred.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
MINERS TO STAND
BEHIND LEWIS

pittshurg Noy. 90 District
Number 5, of the Mine Workers
announced todey after A con
ference that it's members will
stand solidly behind President
Lev is in rejecting the 4 per cent
wage advance offered by Fuel
Administrator Garfield to settle
the coal strike.
Operators are pushing plans
10 establish the open shop in
working the mines
The coal situation is growing
daiit more acute
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
OLDEST METHODIST.
PREACHER PASSES AWAIT

Ocean Grove. N. j.. Nov. 2;.--The
Rev. Aaron Edward Bui!ard. as, who
was born December "a, 1870 and
was the oldest Methodist minister in
America. died 81 his homo here to-
day. He WAS horn Ia BLOOMFIELD. n.
j., and studied theology at night
while working In tobacco factory
by. day in his youth. He started
preaching az an evangelist Later
when. pastor Of the ,Iong Branch
Methodist church, General u. 8.
Grant summerirg at the resort with
HE family. became his parishioner
and warm friend. For many. years
Mr.. Bullard wss president Of the
Ocean Grove camp meeting. associa'
ton. ss q Y 's's' \
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28

Washington Nov. 27The conference between the coal min
w and the operators broke today without reaching any set
tiement OF the wage controversy
The miners unanimously rejected the government PROPOSAL
made by DR. Garfield at the direction the cabinet for II
per cent wage increase without increasing the price of coal
ms reeehon was made after the operators had announced
that they would accept the governments suggestion for cftJe
ment.
Inc operators also notified Dr. Garfield Of their acceptance
but pointed out that to increase without ncreasn ta
selling price would eliminate the profits large number "a
mines and seriously affect production They said they would
rely the to mako later adjustments in pa
to remedy this.
The operators then renewed their offer snb1nittn ta
pute to board of arbitration but this refused the min
On motion Of the miners the coal conference was adouned
sine die
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28

bers Of the senate and house
who are in the city. and II was
tho determination OF al OF them
to bring the situation squarely
before both branches when the
new session is convened next
Monday.
The disposition OF the senate and
representatives is that II the policy
adopted by the administration be-
txean- now and Monday Is nat salts
factory. congress will call for all
facts in connection with the jenkins
facts IN connection with the Jenkins
frame a policy II he insisted upon by
the Republican ma jor.ty.
CONGRESS- MAY ACT
Congress, as II the country gen.
orally, Is nearer unit today in
favor OF definite action 10 enforce
this governments demands upon
Mexico than IL has been at any time
since the menace to American life
and property along the border and
beyond the Rio Grande began to de.
velop.
Should the cabinet order drastic
note dispatched to Mexico and the
reply to that be not absolutely sat
isfac.ory, some other Than diplomatic
action would be likely, The state
depAtmert's remedies in that event
shall have been exhausted, and there
would bs no alternative to a refer
ence of the whole matter to congress.
The point made in the Mexican re-
ply that as n consular agent Jenkins
was NOT iinr,unA from arrest aroused
particular interest in government and
congressional circles. ~s
This point, however. was well
understood when the state depart
rnent sent the note demanding his
iQnlediate release. "A
It follows. therefore that IL the de-
partment viewed this as an ordi-
nars case, II probably would have
never made such 4 demand. but
would have been Inclined to let the
Mexican courts proceed according to
their will. But the, state department
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
DIsAPPRoyAL or
TRIPLE ALLIANCE

London, Nov :7.---The Triple
Iudustrt.t Alliance, representing all
the coal and transport workers OF
Britain. Il day .cabisd Samuel cam
pers expressing .'thc strongest dis
approval of the WHOLESALER arrests
and continued imprisonment OF
trade unionists ;. in the United
States who can he charged with
nothing. more than ordinary trades
union ACTIVITIES. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28
Suppression OF Sim Fetn

Cork Nov, .;.--No develop
nrnclanation ~ the Sim Fein.
This people received the news
calm 81. past experiences proving
that such prccIamatfons mean
nothing
In a course OF . day or two.
following the usual custom.
Wholes,o raids and arrests by the
Guthorities may follow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-28

volunteers would commence work sat.
urday.
Kansas Is one Of the Middle Western
states where towns and villages are
without fuel TO heat the homes
Thought OF keeping industries RUNNING
has given second place to 4 battle fol-
fuel Go save the lives Of the population
from Pressing, Farmers were. report.
get wood to hurn and W some Of the
smaller 4towns old buildtngs were be.
ing torn down for fuel,
The coal famine had extended west
today as far as Oregon. In the, scutn-
ern part Of the state which e<pends on
coal from Wyoming and Utah, stcrts