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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-11-28
FRIDAY, NOV. 90, 1919

THE fact that every n of the
reservations put into the resolu-
ton proposing the ratification Of the
peace treaty had received the approx
al of a majority of the Senator's has
probably suggested to many that the
legation to acquiesce in the ratifica-
tion proposing the ratification of the
ditiOns which those reservations i'm
posed. That argument, in fact, has
already been advanced, and we are
apt to hear it repeated many times
before this controversy shall have
been brought to an end. The com
plant made against him is that in
refusing to acquiesce in the ratitica-
tion of those reservations, the Prcsi-
dent opposed himself to the principle
of majority rule. The argument Is
logical, but, like a good many other
logical arguments. its moral force is
impaired by the neglect of a highly
significant circumstance. The parti-
cular modifying circumstance in this
case is that in every Instance the
adoption Of those reservations was
made possible by the votes OF men
who were hostile to the project and
who were guided by the desire, not
TO perfect, but to wreck, the pro-
posed League of Nations. None of
the reservations receive | the votes
of a majority of the Senators who
~professed to be in sympathy with
the purpose which the covenant was
designed to accomplish. Hence the
argument that the Presllenr was I'M
der an obligation to the principle of
majority rule to assent to the ratifi-
cation of the treaty SUBJECT to the
reservation is founded upon ii pure
ly technical consideration. Dallas
News.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-11-28

A WEALTHY FASTENER started in
1t seems that the credit Of his only
daughters husband became quickly
and unaccountably good. and when
the old man heard of it. he thought
a little-and quit flying.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-11-28

\. stevens.
Geo. Is. Morris, vice president of
the Normal. returned from a trip
to Oklahoma City.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-11-28

THE State Board of Agriculture,
through its publication, okla
homa Service" is insistent with the
slogan. Eat More Meat" And. on
the other hand. most physicians tell
us we eat too much meat. After all
is said. however. il is the butcher
with his price who determines what
noun of meat is best fer us.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-11-28
III. j. Brown

Ist insertion Nov. IS, 1919.
End insertion Dec. 5. 1919.
In the County Court of Bryan COun-
ty. Oklahoma.
In the Matter of the Guardianship of
Floyd and Jimmie Hickman.
Minors.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-11-28
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION
TO SELL REAL ESTATE

Now or this the 1st day of Novem-
Der. 1919. comes Carrie Hunter, @
Battiest. as guardian of the estates
of the above named wards. having
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-11-28

mand from the County Treasurer of
said County and State "a deed for
said property, to issue according to
law.
II. j. Brown
Holder of Certificate No. ASP Cover
ing lot, II and ~ block ia in the
town of Kenefick. Oklahoma.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
LLOYD GEORGE is FACED
WITH TW0F0lD BURDEN
Must Direct Parliament in Recon-
struction Plans From Peace
Conferences.
TRy Associated Prcss.l

LONDON. Feb. mo British Parlia-
ment in n century. except the Parlia-
mcnt OF Premier Asquith, which had
on It's shoulders the heavy response
biity Of deciding whether or not Great
Britain would enter the European war,
ever met with moro important work
TO be dealt with than the House of
Commons OF Premier Lloyd George will
find when il holds it's first meeting on
Tuesday.
All the problems OF tho new House
may be summarized in the ono word
reconstruction.
This is peculiarly a onc-man and a
personal House of Commons, since its
ruling power Is not n political party.
hut Il coalition group whose members
represent widely different schools anG
the personal leadership of the Premier
rather than the putting into effect OF
any party platform. Premier Lloyd
George is in Paris and he must stay
there. No one expects him to leave
the peace conference. He has the
double burden of directing Great
Britain's destinies in foreign and inn
perial affairs and in keeping "a hand
on the domestic policy.
leadership in the two Houses of
Parliament, therefore, for the time
being. will fall upon Earl CurZon ana
Andrew Ronar Law, both OF whom are
conservatives and. before the war,
stood for almost everything tnat was
opposed to Lloyd George ami mis- pres
cnt program. That seems to mean
that Parliament will mark time until
the Prime Minister can return and
take charge in person.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
German Admiral
Much Inundated
Won Reuter- Compelled to
Stag IN British Waters,
Though Feig,,i1ag Illness.

LONDON. Feb. 2.-Admiral Won Reu.
ter; or the German navy, says the
Daily News, has returned once m6rc
10 Scapa Flow after having made sew.
eral humiliating voyages across In.
North Sea. In Interviews with various
British officers recently he made an
penls for concessions. He asked. for
instance for his own steam pinnace -,
Scapa Flow. but these requests were
politely refused
He asked permission to send a wire
less TO the high command to the eff
Feet that he wishes to return to Ger
many The high command replied tina,
II was absolutely Imperative that he
should remain with the surrendered
German ieet and demanded his reason
FOR desiring to. return to Germany. Ills
answer was:
wish TO return because am sick -
He did not make Il plain whether ha
was physically unwell or merely tired
OF the cxacting life at Scapa Flow 10
was allowed TO go back TO Germany
but he has now returned TO British
waters possibly because he found his
presence In Germany more intolerable
than at Scapa Flow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
German Not Around
After Razor Battle
Method of P,ivate Scott,
Colored, Too Much
for One Him..

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-Slightly dis
Inquired and all his teeth gone but with
a broad. generous smile that beamed
mono ut last" Private William Scott,
colored. of the Three Hundred and Six
ty.ninth regiment, United States Army,
infantry, was able to walk down the
sahR'plank from the battleship Con-
necticut to-day because of his ability
in style of fighting that is historically
American.
He was disinclined to talk ut first
about an incident in the battle OF Ar
Eonne forest on September 30 in which
he was leading figure. His comrades
tod the story, however, and after that
there was nothing for Private Scot.
TO DO put give the details.
lie had been out Of the fighting for
short time. When he arose from the
ground he was disarmcd and found
himself facing German with bayonet
lXed. Then, Private Scott says: First
| thought it was all over when saw
that bayonet dazzlin' in the sun.
Then. when l felt the blade just
scratch my shirt as it went through
the shoulder of my coat. just natural
~ felt as If / was due for an argu-
ment.
so ] reached in my blouse and
fetched my old razor. And believe me.
when I got through illustrating all
those movements that any Harlem
hEhttn' knows 'puffectly we'll there
wasn't much German around me-"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
LEAGUE WILL PREVENT
WARS IN THE FUTURE
Adoption Of American Plan Is Held
to he the Only Solution
by Writer.
by JUSTIN nIcGRATu.

PARIS. Feb. 2,--It is just as import
am 10 correct tho judgment of tho sit
hation here and that the public should
the acts.
All the allies at once agreed to the
nrinciple OF the league of nations.
why! because 1t was clearly evident
that the only alternative to the league
Of nations was TO end the war on the
basis OF the European settlement.
which would contain the germs OF a
future war.
The plain people OF Europe would
not nave stood for practical dcclara-
responsibility for Safeguarding tho flu
turc peace of the world. That would
have meant instant rcvolts.
SO the delegates OF all tho European
countries really had no choice but to
agree to the Wilson plan in principle
II President Wilson had not taken
hrnn stand for a league OF nations II
practically would have been merely a
combination 10 assure permanent pos
session cf territorial gains and other
advantages 10 those fortunate enough
II would not he fair to say that
those seeking the advantages were
knowingly hypocritical in subscribing
to the league OF nations. But II is q
wants much more clearly than they do
the needs Of humanity.
President Wilson's task has been to
convince them that the worlds best
interests and their own best interests
were identical, ana that the worlds
best interests must have preference.
Americas Unseltish position gave force
to President Wilson's arguments
AS the work of the conference de-
yclops and Oriental diplomacy stands
forth, 1t is more and moro evident
that the worst thing that could happen
to certain Old World statesmen would
be to have the American President
leave Paris with his reasonable and
right requests in the interest Of ali
peoples denied.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
GEORGIA MILL WORKERS
NOT TO STRIKE MONDAY
Tcnnessee Textile Employees Decide to
Enforce the Eight
Hour Day.
rBv Associated Press.l

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 2.--Reports
from the various cotton mills received
here tonight indicate there will be
no general strike in Georgia Monday
among mill operatives for an eight
hour day.
Reports from Augusta, Macon. Rome.
Griffin. Gainesville and Dalton are to
the effect that little trouble is expect
ed In any OF these towns as. it is said,
the workers are not we'll organized.
There is n strike in Columbus which
in that city. but 1t ia said to be a
local strike occasioned by the dis
charge OF certain employees and not
connected with the eight-hour move
meHt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
ASQUITH SAYS LEAGUE
Is WORLDS SAFEGUARD
Only Through II Can Nations Master
New Dangers, He Declares in
London Speech.

LONDON, Feb. 2.--"Let no one sup
pose that we are on tho eve of the MIL
linntum or harmony. On the contrary
the larger the number OF states and
many are in the process OF being, the
more points of contact and therefore
OF possible collisions. There is one way,
one only, which holds out tho prospect
OF mastering the new dangers. and that
way is by a league of nations"
These declarations were made at
Queens Hall last night by Former
Premier Asquith in vigorous speech
advocating league OF nations. He
pronounced the bankruptcy of the Old
MoTd system, saving the war was its
president Wilson," tho former Pre-
mier SAID, has placed the league on
Its true basis"
Mr. Asauith then sketched the requi-
site bases OF a league, saying:
FIRST, IT must jealousy respect the
sovereignty OF states. great and small.
which are members within their own
domains and over their own affairs. The
world Is not going into liquidation.
necessitating the handing over Of the
management of its concerns to a trus-
tee. Self-dctermlnation and sclf-gov-
eminent will continue to be the road
which leads to liberty and progress
Second. subject to that condition,
the league should be recognized as be-
Ing the ultimate and controlling au-
| thority over international disputes and
| international compacts
Third, it must set to work to remove
! both temptations to and the possihili-
| ties or recourse to war BY prohibition
| or conscription and the scaling down OF
| ornaments and the control possibly by
Observation-Disclosures the sense not neces-
sarily OF ownership. but OF effective
| contro!--of the fabrication. supply and
transport OF munitions.
Fourth, the league should guard and
aid the free development of territorie.
and populations which are not vet III
| TO determine their own future
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
NEWS BULLETINS

WASHINGTON. Feb 2.-Secretary
Glass issued a statement tonight de-
Ini,ouncing as false 2 rumor reaching the
Treasury to the effect that fifth Lib
erty loan would be- unnecessary be-
cause a mistake In calculation had
been oon made a"n by ocials AND that from
been returned TO the Treasury.
STOCKHOLM. Feb. 2-Petrograd
has been bombarded by Kronstadt ar
ttillery and many people have been
quoted TO this effect by the Finnish
papers. Serious disorders arc prevail
ent in Petrograd.
ro cnilGAG Co., Feb. The newly
Rolled Steel Manufacturers it became
known to-day. was inauguratcd a
movement to have Chicago established
steel. coeQual with Pittsburgh. Pitts
burgh prices now are used as n basis
Tor the entire country.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-Francis Bur
ton Harrison. Governor-Generai of the
Ihilippine Islands. denied emphatically
upon his arrival here tonight on the
motor ship Selandria from Manila re-
fce. He explained that he merely is
taking Il six months leave OF absence
DUBLIN. Feb. 2.-TweIve Sim
feinHrs were found guilty yesterday
here. and were sentenced to six months
Imprisonment. When arraigned they
denied the authority of British laws.
waved republican flag.
BROWNSVILLE, TEN. Feb. with
the arrest OF General Santos Cnvazos
iiormeT commander in the army of the
was round which is said TO have iden-
tlhed him with revolutionary move
ment for the overthrow Of the Car
ranza administration.
ANNAPOLIS. MD, Feb. o.-OHca-,
and midshipmen of the Naval Academy
PAID q; signal tribute to Rear-Admiral
t EdWara "; Eberl former superin-
/ parted to-day to take UP new duties
as commander of the Fifth Division OF
the baltleship fleet The midshipmen
drew up in two rows at the Wharf
and stood at salute as the admiral
walked between them.
/ SANTOS. BRAZIL. Saturday. Feb
Ad,nir, 1G ne lean SQUADRON. with Rear.
here to-day Rear-Admirai Caperton
Will proceed TO Sac Pauln Monday
where extensive entertainments have
SACRAMENTO. CAL. Feb. o-.Wh;ls
! serving six years sentence ct Folsom
! PRISON ior passing bogus SIS, 600 checl.
~ Los Angeles. w. j. Reed alias Nor
leased en- "i'hi ip vr",e' VINO has just been re-
| be forged and the Natlonal Bankers.
/ Association OF America has offered Mn,
| 100000 for his patent. On advice ~
100000 out LOT
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-'whe,her wa
IKE II or not, we have become a world
power ana must fill our new interna-
ilonai destiny" said Dr. Harry Pratt
JuaSon, president OF the Univecsitv ne
chicago. in an interview in New York
to-hlght. DR.. Judson, who Is head Of
me me american commission for relief In
fersia has Just returned from n Ionn
Trip through Persia, tho Caucasm. ans
southern Russia and organized Ameri-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03

General Pershing, who has beer in
. speoting tho American base here for
Nazaire.
The provisional agreement approved
ny the supreme council regarding tho
signatures Of tho Polish and ,Czecho-
It imposes on the Czecho- slovaks the
%cne and to return Polish prisoners.
The Czechs must not carry out any
military construction and must supply
lions determined on. On Monday the
supreme council will appoint !, com
rse he Sn Of tho e
ment.
WILL APPOINT DELEGATES
ON ROUMANIAN PROBLEM
The supreme council also will ap-
point TO- morrow, II is reported, COM
mission OF two experts from each of
the great powers to examine tho Rou-
manian question. Premier Bratiano: OF
that greater portion of Banat be
given to Roumania, said to-day that
Banat and Pennsylvania should be oc-
cupied by allied troops in order to
prevent the spread of Bolshevikism.
patches from New York; that rep
oil, mining and cattle interests in
Mexico were coming to Paris TO lay
their claims before the peace confer
amer,c,n rowanS nhuom at.ehtion IN
causing speculation as to how Next
can affairs may be presented IL at
all
MAY POSTPONE HEARING
OF MEXICAN QUESTIONS
AS Mexico has not been connected
directly with the war. the opinion in
official circles Is that business inter
suffered confscation in Mexico proba
bly, cannot get n hearing In Paris until
the society Of nations is organized
with the war passed upon. Under the
Monroe Doctrine tho United States
naturally would be consulted before
an adjustment of tho friction between
Mexico and foreign powers.
AS a result the Mexican difficulties
are being watched eagerly because OF
the possibility that they may indicate
how he society of nations Will affect
historic American policy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
SITUATION IN TENNESSEE
IS REPORTED THREATENING

KNOXVILLE. TENN. Feb. -Four
teen hundred United Textile Workers
OF America decided at a meeting here
Tonight to enforce the eight-hour day
beginning Monday by walking out Of
the Brookside Mills here at $3.50 o'clock
that afternoon
Mill operators say the textile in
dustry is now at standstill, and that
many of the mills are simply being
operated as an obligation TO their em-
pioyees: They say they are prepared
10 shut down rather than make the
concession at this time. No question
OF wages is involved here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
FORTY THOUSAND WORKERS
CALL OFF THREATENED STRIJSI

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The strike of
York to enforce demands for an eight
hour day. set for next Monday was
called off to-day. After manufacturers
In Cohoes and Utica agreed to oper-
ate their mills on 4 forty eight hour
week basis for two weeks pending
final settlement by the State Recon-
struction Commissions committee on
industrial relations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
NUNGESsER COMING, TOO
FOrty-FOur-TImc Victor OF Hun Air
men VIII Accompany Lieutenant
FOnck Ia America.

PARIS. Feb. 2.-Subiicutcnnnt Nun
EcSser. who gained more than forty
VIII accompany Lieutenant Reno Fonck
the leading French ace. when Fonck
goes TO the United States In Il few days
Aero Club OF America. The aviators
viii be accompanied by Robert EsnauI
Peitcric. president Of the AeronautIc
Industry and Association of France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
CAN'T TREAT WITH MEN
Director-G;cucrnI of Emergency Fleet
Corporation Issues state
ncnf
Try Associated rrcss.l

PHILADELPHIA. Feb g Charles
iiez dlrector-General of the Elmer
gency Fleet Corporation, in formal
statement issued on the ship workers
strike on the Pacific Coast, said that
so long as the workers remain away
from their posts. the Emergency Fleet
Corporation cannot treat with them"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
WOULD. JUNK TROPHIES
Brittsher Declares Booty Should he
Thrown Into English Channel
Waters.

LONDON, Feb 3.-"Ali war tro.
phtes should be dumped into the deep
est hole In the British channel so they
can no longer remind British mothers
and families OF their losses"
Such was tho reply sent by C. p.
Griffiths. chairman of tho Barry Dis
trict, Council OF South Wales, to-day
TO An oner OF war trophies. IIo re-.
fused bluntly to accept any OF tho
proffored booty, 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
Officers Shot b. co.unck..

-, NLADiFOSTOk. Thursday. Jan. 30
The Cossacks under General I[almik OFT
commanders on the Ussuri River front
have m"tinied and shot an officer The
Cossacks surrendered their arms and
horses 20 the American troops. whose
protection they requested. The men
declared they would no longer serve
under kaiInikofr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
PLANS DIVORCE ACTION
Ex-Emperor Charles VIII Charge His
wife With IntriEucS Against
Him.
PRAGUE. HOuENIA

PRAGUE. Bob EMIA. Feb. 2-Ex-
Emperor Charles, according to the
TRACER Tagcblatt, is contemplating u
divorce action against former Empvcgs
Iita. An alleged intrigue on the part
Of the cXEmDrcss in connection with
me famous peace letter TO Prince Six
tns Will be the basis OF his action, the
paper asserts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
CONGRESS CONFRONTED
WITH IMPORTANT BILLS
busiest Week OF Short Session of
Legislators VIII Begin
To-Day.
WAR REVENUE MEASURE UP
Valuation OF Important Contracts,
and Oil Land Question Among
Most Urgent Mattcrs-NIay Pre-
sent Equal Suffrage Amendment.
LRy Associated prnsu1

:. WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.-Congress
short .s GosicSt week thus far OF the
the war revenue bill. legislation to
VA DAT Informal war contracts. and
by leaders as tho most urgent matters
at hand. number of the regular an
nual appropriation bills also are pend
ing and may be completed before Sat
ur'iuy might.
Congestion of legislation caused SUN
day committee work to begin to-day.
and although few leaders of either party
now feel that an extra session can be
avoided. regular night sessions in both
Sfnn,e and cr aonse may begin soon
made to prevent failure of many inn
portant bills. while members opposed
flibusters. confident of their success in
preventing action before the session
ends March 4.
EXPECT EQUAL SUFFRAGE
BILL. AGAIN THIS WEEK
Equal suffrage may he brought up
again this week in the Senate. Advo-
Gates OF the Susan T. Anthony rcsolu-
ton are holding conferences regarding
procedure. with some urging a vote
next Friday. They admit. however,
that tho required two-thirds majority
has not yet been secured.
The war revenue bill will be given
right Of way this week in both houses
The conference agreement will no pre-
called mp Friday, with leaders expect
ing quick agreement. Senate approval
is expected Saturday. or early next
week, and present plans arc to hold
the bin in Washington IL 1t cannot
reach President Wilson in France be-
fore he sails for home.
REGULAR APPROPRIATION
BILLS HI:INC PREPARED
Many regular appropriation bills are
before both bodies for action. Eight
OF them en-, have been nassed by the House
morrow the Senate will resume
measure. and after its disposal the de-
ficiency bill to rcscind $4,000. 900, 900
or war appropriations will be taken up
The rivers and harbors Legislative and
other supply measures will follow
The House Military Committee OK
poets TO report out the army appropria-
ton bill this week. and Representative
kitchin. the Democratic leader. hopes
that by February IL tho House will
have passed al regular money bills.
The navy bill with it's three year
debated in the House this week.
GENERAL PEACE QUESTION
DEBATES ARE SCHEDULED
General debate on pence and other
questions will he continued this week
in the Senate. with IA partisan fight i'm
minent over the proposal for an inmc-
diatc Investigation of the Ford-Ncw-
perry eifctlon contest: The British i'm.
Senate discussion. Senator Weeks, of
Massachusetts. Republican, plans TO
present Il resolution OF inquiry on the
subject tomorrow.
Another effort to prevent failure of
the water power development bill will
be made tomorrow by Senate and
House conferccs, while the question OF
appropriating Sl,250.0Oo.000 for main
tanning tho fixed wheat prices also will
be brought out this week in new
bill being prepared by Senator Gore,
CHAIRMAN OF the Agriculture Commit
AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED
On OH. LAND measure.

senate and House conferecS expect
10 reach a fuu agreement Tomorrow
on the oil land leasing bill, affecting
development of California naval oil re-
serves and other Western districts
"h!lc conferecS on the Legislation to
validate informal war contracts will
resume work after failing to reach an
agreement to-day
Committee hearings and invcstiea-
ton also Will continue this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-03
WILSON PREPARES STATEMENT
on LEAGUE OF NATIONS

As it is known to be the plan OF
the American delegation to rush for
ward plans for tho creation OF so
President. who is member OF the
special commission charged with that
project. was engaged in the prepare
lion OF some statement supporting
some one proposition or general
scheme