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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03

Washington. Dee. 1T Is ncccs.
sary that co1l shah be used only FOR
essential purposes" said Or Garfeld's
statement explaining the governments
action, iu drastically curtaiing fuel
consumption and cutting of and sha,.
ting uown unessential en-, rpris,'.
Public utilities consum rg coal dis
continue To furnish power, heat and
ntht to non-ossential Industries ANA
saould only consume sufficient coal 20
produce enough light, power and heat
tc tho actual .rgent needs Of the ,,ea.
rle.
Advertising signs and displays NJ
various Iiucs rccessitating the use OF
coal should be curtailed and no coal
should be- distributed Tor such puy-
poses
Pursuant TO this policy l have re
quested the railroad administration, in
the distribution OF coal now or here.
after in its possession, to limit distri
button 10 these essential and urgent
uses, as far as practicable until the
conditions warrant change, the dis.
tribujion " coal will be eliminated 10
the FIRST five classes OF the priority
list
Dealers who distribute coal for
household requirements. heating no.
tells, buildings, hospitals, should take
every precautiou to see that coal IS
only delivered where it is absolutely
required and then only 10 such limited
quantities that the supply may be dis
rbuted widely ahd prevent suffering.
The state and other local authorities
can materially aid in inspecting and
Supervising such distribution by retail
dealers. and the United States govern.
ment will be glad TO leave the super.
vision and control of such distribution
by retail dealers entirely to any state,
| county or municipality which may
make provision therefor
THE distribution to the retail dealers
must necessarily be administered by
the railroad administration in pursu-
anCC Of tho orders already made by the
| United States fuel administration in
carrying out the priorities which have
been prescribed under the Lever act. a"
Railroad administration officials con.
ceded that the application OF the order
would mean an industrial shut down
Of considerable magnitude, but declined
| to make a definite estimate. Industrial
establishments operating from their
own plants, 1t was said probably would
| nave to stop when their present coal
| supply became exhausted. Industries
operating on power supplied public
utility companies can still continue op.
Grafton unless the management of the
public utility company concerned and
| local authority rule a particular in
dustry non essential. For the present
| the railroad administration will not at
| tempt to lay down a rule as to what IS
essential to industries, applied BY util-
| Ity companies.
Industries, some Of them using by.
droelectric power and those engaged in
working steel, and coke as well as fuel
viii not be presently affected by tho
order, 1t was said. In the main it is
the hope of the federal agencies in
volved IN the situation that the aid Of
the municipal and state authorities
would be enlisted in conditioning and
enforcing the form outlined by DR..
| Garfield.
The railroad administration for some
time has been engaged in restricting
coal samples to the first five classes
of the priority list.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
RAILROADS BACK TO OWNERS
WILL BE AN EARLY ORDER

Louisville, Ky, Dec. What is re.
garded as a most significant order in.
dicating definite return of the railroads
to private management was received by
Louisville railroad agents today from
the railroad administration discontinue.
ing with certain exceptions, effective
today, universal interline way billing,
which was made effective by the gov.
ernment May ], 1918.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
POSTPONES SUGAR HEARING

Washington, Dec. 2.--The confer.
ence between department OF Jus.
tice officials. the sugar equaliza.
ton board and sugar refiners,
which was to have been held here
today for discussion of prices and
the existing shortage has been post.
poned until later IN the week.
President Zabrisk and Costello OF
the sugar board were unable 10 be
present today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
Federal Judge swats Liouor

New Orleans, La, Dec. 2.--Judge r.
w. Walker in the United States cir.
cult court of appeals granted an order
for supersedeas sought by the United
States district attorney putting a stop
to liquor sales here under the injunc-
ton granted last Wednesday by Dis
trict Judge Foster.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
Weather Forecast

Oklahoma: Tonight colder except
in northwest portion with tempera-
ture to degrees in north and
ten to sixteen degrees in northwest.
Wednesday fair, not so cold.
East Texas: Tonight rain in the
southeast portion, much colder;
coli wave in east and south por-
tions; temperature will be 16 to 22
degrees in north and "a to 26 degrees
over interior of south portion and
2S to 80 degrees on the coast re-
gion; Wednesday fair, colder in the
southeast portion.
West Texas: Tonight fair, colder,
cold wave in southeast, tempera-
ture will be S to 16 degrees in north
and 20 TO 26 degrees in south por-
ton: Wednesday fair, not so cold.
Local Temperature
Maximum yesterday So degrees;
minimum last night, % degrees.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
AMERICAN DELEGATION
P0STP0NES DEPARTURE
FROM PEACE TABLE

Paris. Dec. 2.-The American dele.
cation to the peace conference which
was TO have sailed from Brest for the
United States on Dec. G, has postpon.
ed its departure for home, it was learn.
ed today A considerable part of the
personnel of the delegation, however
will leave Paris for Brest on the evening
Of Dec g., as previously arranged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
Text of the Message
TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,

l sincerely regret that l cannot be
present at the opening of this session
Of the congress. l am thus prevented
from presenting in as direct a way as
l could wish, the many questions that
are pressing for solution at this time.
Happily, l have had the advantage of
the advice Of the heads Of the several
executive departments who have kept
in close touch with affairs in their de.
tail and whose thoughtful recommen-
dations | earnestly second.
In the matter of the railroads and
ing out of federal control l shall take
the liberty at later date of addressing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
Asks Budget System

l hope that congress will bring to
a conclusion at this session legislation
looking to the establishment of bud
get system. That there should be one
single authority responsible for the
making Of all appropriations, and that
appropriations should be made, not in
dependently OF each other, but with ref.
erence to one single comprehensive plan
of expenditure properly related to the
nations income, there can be no doubt.
1 believe the burden Of preparing the
budget, must, in the nature of the case.
II the work is to be properly done, and
responsibility concentrated instead Of
divided, rest upon the executive. The
budget so prepared should be submitted
TO and approved. or amended, by n sin.
gle committee Of each house of con-
gress and no single appropriation should
be made by the congress. except such
as may have been included in the bud
get prepared by the executive, or added
by the particular committee of con.
gress charged with budget legislation.
More Efficiency in Money Matters
Another and not less important as
pect OF the problem is the ascertain
ment of the economy and efficiency
with which the moneys appropriated are
expended.
Under existing law the only audit Is
for the purpose of ascertaining wheth.
er expenditures have been lawfully
made within the appropriations.
No one is authorized or equiDped to
ascertain whether the money has been
spent wisely, economically and effec.
CONTINUED on page %
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
Resigned on Account Bad Heath

Washington, Dec. Il. Franklin
Fort, former governor of New Jersey
and chairman of the federal trade com.
mission has resigned because of i'll
health
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
South Wales Coal Miners Strike

London. Dec. 2.-The South Wales
miners have voted by small majority
In favor of strike over the question
of enforcing the raising of the incom-
pe.ent relief limit 10 sl.250 annually.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-12-03
GARFIELD PLACES
A RIGID BAN ON
ALL USE Of COAL

RAILROAD MEN MAY REFUSE TO
HANDLE FUEL DUG BY NON.
UNION MINERS; PICTURE
SHOWS WILL HAVE TO CLOSE
DOORS; ECTIONERIE
MUST SUSPEND; SCHOOLS AND
CHURCHES INCLUDED ~ PROHI.
BITEn CLASS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
Relief Ship Westward=Ho With
100000 Cargo Clothing and
Food for Poles Reaches Danziq

- Paris, Feb. 27.-Herbert c. Hoover.
director general OF the Inter-Allied
Relief Organization, today issued the
following statement:
The American steamer Westward
Ho reached Danzig yesterday carry
ing 5000 tons OF food for Poland. the
gift of combined American commit :
tees of Jews and Poles. The food will
be rushed TO Warsaw by rail for dis
tribution by local committees under
direction of representatives of the
United States Relief Administration
on the plan so successfully operated
in Belgium and Northern France.
"A total OF 1900 tons of food has
reached Daazig for Poland during the
past three weeks. This is the begin
ming OF a total monthly program of
10000 tons necessary, pending the
1919 crop. Other ships are en- route.
Local cooperation is extensive
and Intelligent and each fresh arrival
Of food is received with honors by
the public and is accepted as proof
that America will see 10 1t that the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
British Conference to Solve
Question of Hours and Labor Of
Workers and Causes Of Unrest

London, Feb Y.-The industrial cor.
ference called by the government, today
adopted a resolution mo, ed by Arthur
Henderson, the labor leader. tnat a
Joint committee consider the question
Of hours and wages Of working men
and women and general conditions 4
employment.
An amendment. offered by Premier
Loyd-George. that the committee in
vestigate causes OF unrest and report
20 the conference not later than April
), also was adopted.
James Henry Thomas member o. Par
lament and general secretary Ct the
National Union of Railway Men. said
he was deputed 10 make the following
observation for the triple alliance Of
miners. railway men and transport
workers:
The organized workers Of Great Br;-
tain have made up their minds 20 o.
tain for themselves an increasing 1hare
of the wealth which their laDo- has
produced and proGn"es. The workers
are dissa. a.isfed with the system of =
ciety which treats their labor power az
mere commodity TO be bought. so j
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28

and used as though they were machine
like units in the process OF wealth pro-
duction and distribution. and they
therefore demand that they shall be-
come real partners in industry. ioinr-
ly sharing in determining working con-
ditlons and management"
The committee will be composed D.
ployes, including men and women, ami
With a chairman appointed by the gov
eminent.
The committee also will report on tic
steps necessary 20 safeguard the bes:
relations between capita. and LABOR. I:
. will be made up of 70 representatives rf
labor and 60 representatives c; en-
pioye-s.
AS head of the government. the pra-
mier said he very much wished the
committee 70 report on the causes OF
labor unrest. He welcomed Mr. Hen
dersons suggestions. II Great Rrital-
, stood still IN meeting this problem, the
premier added. France and America
would stand still. and catastrophe
! would follow.
| Premier Lioyd-George said he hopei,
| that a preliminary peace would be sign
ed within the next few weeks aId de-
clared that the blockade Of Germany
| could not De raised until Germany had
! signed a treaty which would make va.
I, impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
Enact Bill to
Validate War
Contracts

Washington, Feb. T.-Enactment II
the bill validating sc,7oo 900 of infor-
mai war contracts and providing for
their settlement was completed today
with the adoption Of conference report
bills without a record vote. The meas
ure now goes to the President.
Senator McKellar Of Tennessee. DEM
ocrat. raised point of order against
the report on the grounds that the con-
ferees had violated the rules by elimi-
nation from the bill provisions -equlr-
ing the secretary Of war to transmit 10
Congress the names Of contractors and
the amount of their claims which had
been settled. The chairman, however
overruled the point.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28

it might be controlled by the great
seif-determining democracies Of the
world that established it,
ITO my mind he said. the execu-
tive council is an ingenious. just and
effective method of placing under
control OF the five great nations
which nave successfully fought this
war. the permanent direction Of the
league"
The disarmament provision. Sena-
tor Hitchcock said. did not arbitrarily
fix the limit or armament, but was
merely advisory. The argument that
nations III agreeing 70 arbitration
submit their national life" to the
league, he declared. was absurd when
the league guaranteed political inde-
pendence and territorial integrity TO
every member.
In discussing the Monroe Doctrine,
Senator Hitchcock said
instead OF being compelled 10 de-
fenu the Western Hemisphere alone,
We would have the sympathy and
help Of the league of nations in carry
ing out the spirit of It's organization.
We have been told that this is
one If those entangiing alliances
alliances against which Washington
warned US. | deny it,
He pictured Washington writing
his farewell address by candle
ljgh, and added.
IF Washington were living today
he would press an electric button.
summon stenoprapher and in the
blaze OF electric lights. dictate a
message urging the American people
20 unite with other great nations .
to end wars and establish a perpetual
peace Of justice and good will. He
would admit himself to new con-
dltions'
To the suggestion that Japan might
impose the immigration question to
America. the senate said. Japanese
efforts tor ace equality declarations
AZ Paris already had failed and that
confronted in the league by seven
great caucasi sian races, Japan would
not even get hearing if she at
tempted to bring up the immigration
question.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
Anti=PlebiSCite
Resolution in
AlSaCe=L0rraine

Paris. Feb. 27-(French Wireless
Service)-The Superior Council OF
Alsace and Lorraine at its first meet :
ing in the French war office adopted
resolution declaring against the
German proposals for a piebiscite in
Alsace Lorraine. The council was
created TO adjust various matters
connected with the provisional ad-
ministration Of the two provinces.
The resolution says:
We refuse to stand for any for
eign interference in our national af-
fairs such as those attempted recent
ly at Wcimar Uhe sea, Of the German
National Assembly, and elsewhere
with the object of making the future
Of Alsace-Lorraine dependo a Pile
biscite. We most energeticaily dem
10 all Germans the right Of manifest
ing solicitude for US which comes
forty-eight years too late. We are
and will remain French without am
plebiscite through the restoration OF
the rights violated in 1871"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
European Ban
on Cotton Till
Peace Declared

Washington. Feb. -.-The President
told senators and representatives from
cotton growing states that it would be
impossible TO lift European emoargoes
on cotton until after the forma! dec
laration OF peace.
Unless an agreement is reached BY
the European allies TO remove the err
bargoes. nothing could be done. Presi-
ident Wilson said. The petition on be-
half OF members OF the cotton states
was presented by Senator Smith IT
South Carolina. The President informed
him he would do AL he could to relieve
the situation, but he held out no en-
couragement. He said that under the
terms of the armistice Germanys sta
tus quo must be maintained.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28

Bangor Ne, Feb. c1-tSpeciaD.- -
A most enthusiastic meeting of the
leaders and men interested in the Y.
NJ C. A. project of Maine recon-
struction was held here today at the
Bangor house, A luncheon preceded
the meeting.
The Hon. Henry F Merrill OF
Portland presided and outlined the
proposition placing particular en-
phasis on the fact that if reconstruc-
ton were to be a reality in this State
or any other we must provide for
the men who return and the men
and boys who We're unable 20 so the
educational and recreational ad-
vantages we tried so hard TO pro-
vide for the soldiers in France. we
owe it to them" he declared: we
have settled back and thanked God
,ha. the war is ended, but our real
work is just begun"
Frank A. Rumery, Portland ship
DUtlUeF, NcSC11De0 tut CCAAAttoiio Al
his great plant; asserted that en-
pioyes demanded and deserved i'm
proved conditions everywhere in the
country and that careful investi-
cation of the Y N. c. A. program
had convinced him that it offered a
logical and effective solution of his
problems: that he considered its
principles and plans meant money
in his pocket and in that Of every
other progressive business man who
supported them.
c. A. Gummre of New York de-
scribed the farm and camp plans
and made a strong plea for this or
any other means of finding. develop
ing and applying leadership.
Lieut.. James Barnes. boys and
students secretary, told of his plans
for Maine boys. and A. T. May. state
secretary Of county work for Michi-
gan. explained this branch of the
program.
Major George c. Webber. COM
manding omcer of the 5th Anti Air
craft Machine Gun Battalion over
seas, gave high praise of the ~
service overseas and stated that his
battalion was 100 per cent fer
the ~
A general discussion followed.
Among others present at the meet
ing were 4. p Cobb. State indus
trial secretary: secretaries from sew
'erA of the city associations. Jeffer-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28

Washington. Feb. o7.-Peace with
the league of nations or war and
preparations for war without it: the
internationalism OF peace and JUS
tee or the internatlonalism Of the
Socialist, the Anarchist and the
Bolshevist" are the alternatives be-
fore the world. declared Senator
Hitchcock Of Nebraska. chairman nf
the senate foreign relations commit
tee. in an address late today to the
Senate.
The proposed league. Senator
Hitchcock asserted. would render
was between members as nearly I'M
possible as human agencies can de-
wise He spoke of the growth Of So
cialism AMI the popular demand for
relief from war and its sacrifices, and
said peoples throughout the world. #
denied measures for peace. would
violently protest and seize power.
Senator Hitchcock answered in de.
tail the recent criticisms Of Sena-
tors Borah and Cummins Of Iowa. Re-
publcans. and Reed Of Missouri
Democrat. Some of their conten-
tions he characterized as ridiculous
and absurd" He said it was not true
that the league plan would destroy
the Monroe Doctrine or depart from
Washington foreign policy. and,
like President Wilson. he took the
position that the world powers would
add to the Monroe Doctrines guar.
antee.
Pointing out that the league charter
was tentative and still subject. Mr.
Hitchcock praised the plan for IT
executive council comforting perma
nent powers upon the five pr;ncipa.
nations.
The leagues opponents ne sa;I
apparently had considered every
suggestion of its control except thai
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
VICTORY PARADE

Washington, Feb. e7.-Fennsylva-
MIA avenue re-echoed today. for the
first time in many years. to the tread
of victorious American soldiers-men
who fought in Europe under the
Stars and Stripes TO help clear the
way for the spread of democratic
ideals.
President Wilson. back only few
days from the peace conference in
Paris led the parade on foot, and af-
ter marching through cheering thou
sands from the Capitol to the White
House, took his place in the review
ing stand with Mrs. Wilson. sur
rounded by his cabinet. justices Of
the Supreme Court. the diplomatic
corps and high officers of the -Ameri-
can and foreign military forces.
The parade was organized as a
tribute to service men. soldiers. sail
ors and narines-from the District
of Columbia. but it soon became ap-
parent that this first review in Wash :
ington since victory was won, had
more than local significance. Men
from every state and every service
took part. but especially the presence
of hundreds Of wounded. who at Cha
teau -Thierry, st. Mihiel and the Ar
gonne, helped write the stirring
chapters of American participation
in the war. made the parade a tes-
timonial Of the nations pride in all
its fighters. regardless of locality.
Three generations were represent
cd in the pageant, the fighters of to-
day. the veterans of yesterday and
the High school and college cadets
in training to take their places un-
| der the flag if need be. Blue an(
Gray walked together in the sectior
| of veterans, followed By younger ner
! in the uniforms of Spanish war days
Pesplendent in their tribal war garb
| Indians joined with their white
/ brothers in the parade. as they JOINED
them in fighting on foreign fields tc
| crush autocracE.
Enthusiasm OF the spectators was
unrestrained. but many a time
| touched a note too deep for mere
cheering. In memory of THE Boys
We Left Behind U.s. the returned
| victors carried a great white flag
with a single gold star. behind which
came a black -draped and flower
laden caisson. the traditional bier OF
soldier Silence. misty eyes an(
barred heads greeted the flag.
Mothers and fathers Of men who
| went also were in the procession.
! Continued on Page @CoIumn s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
Armenia Wants
Freedom From
Turkish Yoke

Paris, Feb. E.-tHaras).-The claims
Of Armenia as placed before the 5u-
preme council at it's meeting YESTERDAY,
i, is understood were as follows:
'First-Libera,ion from the Turkish
yoke.
"Second-The formation of a new Ar
menian state to be maze up of the SIX
Armenian provinces of Turkey and the
territories of the Armenian republic in
the Caucasus and also the port of Al
exandret.a, which already is claimed
by Syria.
"Third-Protection for 20 years by the
g-ea. powers under a mandate from he
League of Nations
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
REPUBLICANS OF
BRUNSWICK NOMINATE

Brunswick. Me. Feb. G.-The Repu5-
licans Of Brunswick met in the cour-
room Thursday afternoon to nominate
candidates to be voted for at the an
nuaI town meeting.
Franklin c. Webb was elected chair.
man and Harvey J. Given clerk Of the
caucus
Nominations were made as follows
Moderator. Edward W. Wheeler; towr
clerk. John ". Riley; selectmea. as
SCISSORS and overseers of the poor. Her
rick T. Mason. Carl NJ. Day. Ludge-
ST. Onge; treasurer. Samuel L. For
saith: collector Of taxes. john P. stan
wood; member Of experimenting school
committee for three years. DR.. Gilber.
". Elliott: auditors. Franklin c. Web.,
Harry z. Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-02-28
Wilson Smile
Freezes at Sight
Of Chamberlain

Washington. Feb. G-President Will
|Ea ard senator Chamberlain of Ore
r. .4.::-aa ot the Senate military
'n;2.;iet net ,oday for the first time
A'ce 'ae.r c7nt-oversv OF more than 4
=: go vhen me President wrote a
aa' Sharply c-l,lcizlng the senator
s'' rs New York speech in which ne
pa oe--a.a government bureaus had
ai-cs; .ezsei 10 function"
sea-'o- '@arberlaln called 70 pay his
@iee;s o mt President. who was at
= 1r::o. or:erring with senator's
r. representatives.. The Presiden.
&c" 'e.-'or chamberlain taIj
',s ar HE smile on his face disap-
'-'ei. i-.,rc.y bowing. the PresI-
-e.eas,i M Chamberlain hand
- without Speaking, turned to greet
Fa';fs: senator