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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
FOR RENT-APARTMENTs
LEGAL.
MASTERS SALE

oLdJc OF 4lllnOIS, 4SOGk 151anQ county
IS. In the circuit court; in chancery
Alice McEniry in her own right. Alice
McEniry, administrative of the estate of
William McEniry, deceased. John L. Nc
Entry. Elizabeth A. McEniry, William T.
McEniry, Katherine McEniry. B. F. Heiner,
W. n. Smith, P. SynergeaI and George
Peck, defendants. Foreclosure. General
No. 1857.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
Of a decree of said court, entered in the
June A. D. 1919, l shall, on Thursday.
the Bird day of July, A. D. 1919 at the
hour of 1915 O'Clock in the forenoon
at the east door of the court house in
the city of Rock Island. in said county of
Rock Island, TO satisfy said decree, sell
at public vendue to the highest bidder
for cash in hand the certain parcels of
land situated in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois, known and
described as follows. towit:
Lot number nine 90 and the east ten
t1OJ feet of the south seventy C7OD feet
of lot number ten (10) in block number
five 90 in J. W. Spencer's addition to
the city of Rock Island in the county of
Rock Island and the state of Illinois.
Or so much thereof as may be sufi-
cient to satisfy the amount of money
hereinbefore adjudged to be due to the
complainant with legal interest thereon
and the costs of this case. and which may
be sold separately without material in
jury to the parties interested.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill. this 18th day
of June. A d. 1919
JOSEPH L. HAAS.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island county,
Illinois.
William Jackson. Compartments Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
THURsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS JUNE ~, 1919
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.


LADY OF REFINEMENT WISHES THE
company of a Christian lady as escort
companion Sunday evenings Address
Company care Argus
GIRLS AT soUDERs' LAUNDRY. sol
twelfth street.
GOOD SALESMAN WANTED; THE FLU
epidemic taught the people one thing
Accident Ace xntoe pOicy. The medical prOi snp
break this fan. If you can sell in
want 70 learn The the Business mes write for an
agency. Fidelity Health and Accident
Company, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Sixteen years of progress.
SECOND GIRL; APPLY AT 3T39
Twelfth street. Phone B. I. 436.
A YOUNG WOMAN FOR HoUsEWoRK
Hours from a. M to D. m 29o7
Fifth avenue
WOMAN TO DO KITCHEN WORK
Maths Second avenue store.
WAITRESS AT MAYS CAFE. SEVEN
tenth street
WAITRESS AT JAMES RESTAURANT.
Second avenue.
YOUNG GIRL Or MDDLE-AGED wo-
men for housework- Inquire 1922 Fiji
tenth place. Moline
TWO MATTRESSES AT NEW YORK
Hotel. 1900 Fourth avenue.
TEN GIRLS BETWEEN 10 AND 20 FOR
road show that can waltz and two
step. Road experience not necessary
Call between two and i've p. M, Room
as. Columbia Hotel
EXPERIENCED GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework- Apply $50 Eighteenth
street; Mrs G. &. Chamberiin. Phone
WAITRESS AT ONCE. UNIVERSAL
cafe. 1901 Fifth avenue
SECOND GIRL. MRS. L E. MUTT. POLL
Sixth avenue. Moline Phone Moline
2262
EXPERIENCED CHOCOLATE DIPPER:
steady retail work. Maths. b1s Sew
enteenth street.
WANTED-TO BUY.
TRAP DRUMMERs OUTFIT FOR Or
chestra use. White Il. Mindrup. S04
Twenty-second street.
CASH FOB OLD FALSE TEETH tBhOh-
en- or mott we pay So to $35 per set;
also cash for watches, brldgework. old
gold. silver and platinum; send at once
and receive cash by return mail. MAzer
Bros, sc 2oo7 S. Fifth street. Phila-
delphIa, Pa.
WILL PAY CASH FOR YOUR OLD PLANO
or trade talking machine allowing full
value. GrigEs' Piano Co. Telephone
Davenport 92l.
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE AND
company Gig Fourth avenue. Rock
Island
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to Harry Stork
and to whom it may concern that by
virtue of an order and decree of the
probate court in and for Rock Island
county in the state Of Illinois; entered
on the End day of June. A. D. 1919.
the Rock Island Savings bank as conserva-
tor of said Harry Stork will offer for sale
at public vendue 10 the highest and best
bidder for cash at the east door of tho
court house. in the city of Rock Island,
in said state. on Saturday, the 9TH day
of July. A. D. 1919, at the hour of
of the said Harry StOrk in said order
described, towit:
An undivided one-fourth CK) interest
in and to the east forty t40) feet of lot
number two (2). in block number three
CD in Thompson & Wells addition to the
city of Rock Island in the county of
Rock Island and state of Illinois.
Which sale is made subject to the ,
approval of said probate court.
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK,
ConserVator of Harry Stork.
Albert Huber. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES.

TIRES (ALL MAKES. ACCESSORIES
for bicycles, motorcycles, autos: S45
I'VE stores. us East Third street: 302-
ass East Second street. Davenport.
Iowa cred Barr Supply House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
KnIrhta InEnplaF.

THE STATED CORCLAVE OF ROCK IS
land CommandeTy No. Ii, Knights lem
Dlar will be held the second MONDAY OF
each month. e. A. Adams. command
er: j, L. HicRey. recorder Pracuce df1lls
SneciaI conclaves Monday, June 10 a.
1880 and 1880 D. IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
SEPERFLUOUS HAIR.

SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. MoLES, WARTS
on face and arms, permanently removed
with electric needle. Address Miss n.
NJ. Kittredge. L Argyle flats. Brady
street Davenport. Phone Dav. s04.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12


LADY OF REFINEMENT WISHES THE
company of a Christian lady as escort
companion Sunday evenings. Address
Company" care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

r. o. II.
rock ISLAND AERLE NO.
naI order OF Eagles.--Rsgular meesin&a
firat and third Tuesday OF each monA1
Al Eagles home. FOURTH svenn9 ana
srvyenty-nrst street. Frank sSfachwebA-E-s
Joseph Grotegut. secretaEy-
p. o. ELKS-
ROCK ISLAND LODGE NO $50 sA- II. ..
al: regular meetings FIRST and third
Mondays J. C. Searie. exalted aEaisr'
Q, n. IsAacaion. secretary.
6, OFV.
n n m,FAVEIiAHD CAN'T no. s3EeA,i
Sons Of VeterAns.-Meets on Becoad and
fourth Tuesday evenings OF each. MONTH
Al o'clock in Memorial hall a. thai
court house. L. J.. KArna. .conlEnaDder;
EuEene johnson. SECRETARY.
G. a h
BUFORD POST 243, g. A. h MEETS
rrgularly on second and fourth Friday
afternoons of each month At 2 O'Clock
10 Memorial hall in the court house.
G. H Church, commander II C. First.
adiutant.
Us. w. v.
SIBONEY BAY CAMP NO. 8. D. 8. ". V.
Meets the first and third Thursdays
of each month at p. M at Memorial
hall H L. Becker. commander; L. N.
T1tterington- adiutant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

NOTICE.
Notes is hereby given to Charles Stork
and to whom it may concern that by
virtue of an order and decree of the
probate court in and for Rock Island
county in the state of Illinois. entered
on the End day of June, A. D. 1919.
the Rock Island Savings bank as conserva-
tor of said Charles Stork, VIII offer for
sale at public vendue to the highest
and best bidder for cash at the east
door of the court house. in the city of
Rock Island. in said state. on Saturday.
the 9th day of July. A. d. 1919, at the
hour of eleven, in the forenoon. certain
real estate of the said Charles Stork in
said order described. to-wit:
An undivided one-fourth 4 interest
in and to the east forty t4o) feet of lot
number two t2l. in block number three
90 in Thompson & Wells addition to the
city OF Rock Island, in the county of
Rock Island and state of Illinois.
Which sale is made subject to the
approval of said probate court.
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK
Conserv ator of Charles Stork.
Albert Huber, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

v1cAT rnDGF NO COS, o. o. O. Fs-Me8tn
49, every Thursday ev-
~ ening at Odd FELL
y lows temple. on
~ 1870 = Fourth aVenue, be-
80 tween Seventeenth
49, T.syhteenth stroets Ora Anders. n
= WiIIiam Guldenzopf. b. s. b4rsa
T,hursday of month. init1atory degree :
6rst- second and third -oegFee the 4ei-
Lowing Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

BUILDING: SMALL WELL BUILT; GOOD
condition; would be easily moved.
Phone Z. I. 1l65.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12
FnR RFNT- RnnMS

ROOMS: TWO FURNISHED LIGH
housekeeping. 701 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12


Master in Chancery Rock Island county,
Illinois.
William Jackson. Compartments Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

FOR SALE: A DOUBLE HOUSE IN EX-
cellent condition for one-third less than
cost TO build the house; corner. must
be sold After initial payment. rent
will take care of balance Further
particulars address Snap care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-12

Marshall q Marshall. Attorneys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
Ripping Rhymes
Industry.
BY w T MASON

by industry we thrive" our
fathers used to say: all day they
looked alive, and put up tons of
hay. They went at work fun TIT,
and seldom paused to rest; and
thus u fathers built the country
we infest. by eloquenco we
thrive this is our Watchword
now; no longer 90 we strive to
earn in sweat OF brow. The coun-
try's bowed with care, the care
that sears and carks, and we hand
out hot cir, and make a few re-
marks. The whistles do not DOT to
call men to their tasks, for all men
elocute, or platforms, kegs and
casks. The country's needing coal
that children may not freeze, and
gets q ringmarole. a protest and a
WheeZe. The COuntry's needing
peace, and harmony and zeal, and
it would surCease from fuss and
frenzied spiel; but we like eight
day clocks are to the limit wound,
and every fellow talks. and rants
and paws the ground. We all are
Ciceros, we all have silver tongues,
and haughtlIy we pose, and labor
with our lungs. The sound of
factry bell a only chafe and
irl; we're binding with a spell, and
haven't time to work. Together
let us set let all our rows be
timed; let's try to earn with sweat
what we can't earn with wind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

wealth through taxes and profit shar-
ing.
Jupiter gives warning today that
business may present new problems,
falling off Of trade being indicated.
Danger of a period Of hard times,
so long forecast, Is near at this time
and again the public is ~adnlonished
to practice thrift.
Better conditions for publishers are
prognosticated and changes in their
system of carrying on their business
enterprises again are foretold.
The year viii reveal many scandals,
just as the year gone by uncovered
cases of greed. ~selfishness and dis
honesty, but they will affect men
more often than women
The stars are read as presaging a
year of the most extraordinary activ-
ity for women in which they will
come into sharp competition with
men and will prejudice against
themselves.
Many cases of sex war in business
and politics are foretold.
While the drama is subject to the
best possible direction OF the planets
theatrical affairs will undergo many
distinct changes. A noted manager
win die suddenly.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the JsfrF of a year in which they
should conserve their financial re-
sources. They should not lend money
or speculate.
OH. sret. born this day may be ex-
travagant and fond of luxury. These
subjects of Capricon are usually ex-
.c~eedingly gifted and wideawake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
Fire Alarm Boxes

23-Raritan Copper Works,
24-Narket and Sheridan Streets.
25-Smith Street and Central 4. r.
2G-Marllet and First Streets.
27-Madison Avenue and Paterson st.
2S-HiEh and Lewis Streets.
35-Smith n High Streets.
36-New Brunswick Ave. and New ST
97-Smith and State Streets.
42-Atlauttc Terra Gotta Works,
43-BuCkiugham Ave. and Hartford 81
45-COmmerce and Front Streets.
l6-State and Washington Streets.
b4-State st. and Buckingham Ave
55-Parker st and Pulaski Ave.
b6-Hau Ave, and Charles St.
57-State and Wayne Streets.
BS-Near United Lead Works.
59-Naurer.
G2-Washington and First Streets.
6S-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm St
64-Smith Street and Watson Ave.
65-Commerce and State Streets.
72-Tront and Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets,
T4-Kearuy Ave inc Gordon Street,
Sl-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
S2-Smlth and Herbert Streets.
s3-Amboy Ave. and Washington st.
S4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street.
S5-Near city Hospital
S7-AmbOy and Hall Avenues.
B6-CleVeIand and BraC Avenues.
92-Amboy Ave. and Inslee street.
93-LawrenCe and Francis streets.
p4-Neville and Johnstone Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
Daily Horoscope


Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure
No"-enaD0r Syndicate.)
The new ear opens with a quiet
day in which there IS foreshadowing
of grave happenings, according to
.astrology. Jupiter is i'm a threatening
place. but Mercury IS in benefit
aspect.
Signs that portend even greater
changes in 1920 than in 1913 are rec
ognized by the seers who declare that
social and economic |upheavals viii
continue. touching the uttermost
parts of the Earth.
While the representations include
terrible Industrial conditions in GER
tain parts of the world, b~Ioodshed
and riots, famine and plaques, they
who read the stars assert that these
seemingly evil indications are har-
bingers OF progress TO humanity.
The leveling of classes and the
raising of the plane OF workers will
be especially apparent In Great Bri-
tain, but 1t viii have it's counterpart
in uSs country in the division Of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
PROGRESS IN HEALTH AFFAIRS

~ LAEA6AlLl" AT hAkkDs
Another step in advancing the
health interests Of the city was taken
by the Board of Health Monday night
when a supervising nurse to oversee
ne work of the district nurses now
employed by the city. wa appointed.
1ity nurses constantly visiting the
bones of the people and keeping in
airect touch with the health Of the
aStSiduals. particularly the mothers
Infants. are doing a great work in
&ha community.
earhe value of such q service was
prnifested during the recent diph-
esia epidemic. without the watch
eeess and care of these nurses the
ase would doubtless have got be-
d control causing the closing of
IF schools and a great injury to
Biness. The loss thus caused would
Ell Q paid for the nurses for a whole
1r many times over.
THE Board of Health ls perfecting
i organization that is going to mean
AIch for the future of Perth Am
~. No city can afford to be stingy
hen It to matters of health
yVld sanitation. The $4,000 appro-
= iation last year has been well spent
= with the higher costs and in
Easing amount Of work $4,000
cid have been none too much for
lrf coming year. We must remem-
that nothing counts for much II
Ahave not health.
rue, there are several sore spots
existing in the city and condi-
Rms are not all what they should be.
lIt is to be hoped that they viii be
Ecleaned up before another year passes.
On the whole, the health depart
aentoe the city shows decided prog
- A foundation has been laid for
il greater things to be accom-
led.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
Thank

Dear Luke: You don't know how
much your column Is enjoyed in TT.
Wayne, Ind. Every day I meet in
cigar stores and restaurants folks who
are enjoying hearty laughs in repeat
ing something from Luke McLuks.-
Burt Cory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
Much.ReieweIed Prince.

On great occasions of state ths
prince OF Gwaloir, one of the wealth.
lest Of the potentates Of India, wears
a brow necklace of pearls as large
Is nlberts and a sash mat reaches
from his shoulder to his knee, and
that is co~ered with similar gems.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
Thank.

O.. NJ. says there is no sense in us
going to Conway. Ark, Just because
We can find A, Worm there. He in
vites us to go fishing in the Milwaukee
city directory because we can find
there a Hook Bait Lines and Poles,
procure a Skitf and row down its
Rivers to the Lake and catch such
fish as Perch. Bass, Founders, Pike,
Carp, Herring, Roach, etc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
Dad Burn It'll

The meanest woman lives in Little
Rock, Ark. Her husband was kicking
the other day and said: THAT vest
of mine looks like HI with one but
ton on IT." And she replied sweetly:
We'll, get me the scissors and IN cut
it Off"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

He's getting better, is old Roe,
His illness will soon end;
lie says he's feeling $3.50. so
He must DO on the mend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

You do not have to go to New York
TO see Brooklyn Bridge. He is an at
torney in Dennison, Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

(Mt. Sterling (Ky.) Advocate.)
The sad sweet memories Of by
ms joys are like plaintiff music on
a moonlit lake
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

viii you join me in a glass of gin
ger alc?" asked the Thin Man.
mo thanks replied the Fat Man.
1T would be too crowded for me-"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Did YOU knox that Gus Sweitzcr
tends bar in Lim5erger's soft drink
emporium in Hamburg, N. Y.2 ,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Rev. Viii Eoote is a Baptist minis
Ter in Freehold. n. j., and Rev. A.
Hand Is a Baptist minister in Report,
n. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

We do not want our faillngs booked,
When we know we have erred;
We'd rather have them overlooked,
Than have them overheard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

The mangled corpse Of Henry Hink,
Is covered with a shroud;
Mean thoughts Of other men he'd
think.
And he thought them out loud.
Luke McLuke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

~%sae

Tomorrow, New Years Day, the
EVENING NEWS will not be pub
lished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

The Ice Coal Company is located in
Mt. Summit, Ind, and Wade Ice is
one of the firm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Your weekly wage no pleasure brings,
Your life is filled with sorrow;
You 60 in debt today for things
You can't pay for tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
OnclIi

My wife is even-tempered," bragg
ged the Newly Married Man.
80 is mine replied the Old TIM
or. she Is mad all the time"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
BITS OF BY-PLAY
BY LUKE Mel IKE
Copyright, 1919, the Cincinnati In
quirer.


'Ill make a wad Of coin. I'll bet"
Remarked wise Mr.. funny;
For I'll buy real estate and get
A whole lot for my money"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Hero lie the bones Of Henry Hand,
He's buried out OF sight,
He called a man a ldar and
lie couldn't ren fight.
Hastings (Neb.) Tribune
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
TIE PROsECUTORsHIP

&<4 The announcement that former
" fssemblyman Andrew J. Wight is an
Naspirant for the prosecutorship to
succeed Joseph L.. Stricken brings
| into prominence this important office
that is at the disposal of the new
governor, Edward I. Edwards. The
syovernor-elect does not hesitate TO
sl.ay that he an Organization man
Wand intends to make his appoint
8sents accordingly. This means that
kdwe who stood by him during his
Axpalgn and who are faithful to his
limitation" throughout his ad-
aa& tration will secure what fayors
zS&&S238&AA S to give out. It also means
sa%9ES $s=ly those who have the backing
$7fSSS duly recognized county or
5S9aa8# ton will be considered. It is
SEJe of this attitude on the part
553]s new governor that people have
Sfs9aa to speculate as to whom he viii
$3R3A mt for the important Offices i'm
county.
Mt Prosecutor Stricken has made
M in the office he now holds there
A&21$ doubt apd II merit alone is con
3S red he is deserving of q reap
A u tmont. AS a matter Of good
rrnment, he ought to have 1t.
ZsSSslt it is well known that Mr..
S1 ker is not looked upon as a
~ Organization" man as the "or-
zfs!S 4zation" is known in Middlesex
SSS% lnty. He received his present APP
ntment in direct opposition to the
hes of the leaders of the @"organi-
lion" and his standing has not
E# Hanged much in this regard, 1t is
r this reason, therefore, that many
S S& elieve Mr.. Stricken viii not be re
pointed.
Stricken for another term. Mr..
s# light would certainly be an excel
5knt choice. He served a term in the
akS sislature with credit to himself and
4zE8A the people he represented and he
%8 missed reelection by but a few
Mr.. Wight has proven HIM
8gf8 a Capable lawyer, and gained
able experience in the service Of
kEaaESa&A aublic as city attorney ~e,
5I$18SR the standpoint of the public
raj. Mr.. Stricken is entitled to
Y ,pointment to the Office Of
HH8Nhtor. Next to him Mr.. Wight
# we believe, fill the office with
1eT2 and credit to ali concerned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

What kind Of a fellow is Smiths"
asked Brown.
He's the kind of fellow who regis
ters every year so he can vote against
somebody" replied Jones.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

And all that's mortal Of Jim Blink
Lies slowly Wondering here;
lie said he'd rather die than drink
Two and threo-quarters beer
Newark Advocate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Iva Gang lives i'm White Pigeon,
Michigan.
our Daily Special.
A Lazy Man Is Never Too Lazy 10
Deny IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Velinghuysen's amendment pro-
les a revolving fund of $500, 000,-
for the roads. Revolving fund is
n,e the wheels go round?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Hator Smith of Georgia, admits
responsibility for treaty delay is
} between the two parties. Now.
,ere another honest man in the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31

Subscription Price-By mail, including
postage and war tax. ! month. 6S cents
j year, $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-31
sERrH AMBoY EVENING News

J. LOGAN CLEVENGER, Editor.
D. j. OLMSTEAD, Business Manage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-26
FEARS WAR MAY FOLLOW
FAILURE TO RAT|FY PACT
Senator Pittman Declares European
Nations May Form Alliance
Should League Die.
DANGER TO MONROE DOCTRINE
Claims Foreign Organization Would
NeceSsitatc Great Armies and
Fleets for Amer
Would Reopen Discussions.
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. July .5.--Any reser-
Nations in Senate ratification OF the
peace treaty would reopen the whole
field of negotiations. encourage other
new international disscnsion. declared
senator Pittman. of Nevada. a Demo-
cratic member of the Foreign Rela-
tons Committee, in an address today
in the senate.
The speaker cited the Spanish treaty
reservation AS to papal ella inns in
Florida. and said that although the
Spanish government attached the same
reservation. the treaty had to he rati-
fed a second time because tho two
stipulaiions were differently wordcd.
lie pointed out that the Supreme
Court later held this reservation 10 be
Il part of the treaty" and that the
same court had held of the tIeaty with
Spain that lin its essence il is con-
tract
Speaking purely as an American, |
belleVe that our nation will be in as
much danger as any other country in
the world il this treaty fails. Aiready
ihere are signs in Europe of the aban-
donment of peaceful intentions, and
groups OF nations are feeling their
way to Organization for war and con
quest. II the world does not soon
guarantee France and Italy and the
concerted league Of nations. there
VIII be an alliance of powers supcrio!
10 our strength that will not be in SYM
pathE with our policies and our inter-
ests. Our Monroe Doctrine will then
cease to be n doctrine. because we Will
be unable 10 maintain ii. We Will be
able TO defend our own shores. but
The most powerful army that any
country ever had.