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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

1t must be an awful relief to the
whales out in the ocean to be able to
come to the surface for a breath of
air and not have some COB lookout
mistake them for submarines and turn
the seven-pounders loose.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

For those newspaper men whose
training has largely been confined to
the past four years, q course of study
In news value, revised to a pre-war
basis, is suggested.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Any map printer who can get spirit
information about what that Versailles
gathering is going to do can make a
fortune i'll no time. But even spooks
experience modesty and develop eau
ton appropriate to the occasion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

King George of England has shown
himself a brave man. He has defied
that strongly %entrenched British in
stitution, precedent, and gone to par
lament instead of waiting for parlia-
ment to come to him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

a delegate to the national health
convention argued that the fashion of
low-neck gowns forced the wearers
to keep their necks clean. Let's abro-
gate the style of wearing the hair over
the ears.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Cardinal MERCER of Belgium, is the
most heroic figure Of religion in the
great war. He is old, he is worn, but
his maintenance of his nations spirit
throughout the dark years will light q
page Of history.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

The general crop yield will be bet.
er than estimated when harvesting
started. But there is lots of poor
crop in Cavalier countyr-this is es.
pecially true of all late sown grain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

The Germans Of occupied towns have
been both %astounded and delighted to
find that the American troops are SOL
diers and gentlemen, a phenomenon
too rare among their own armies to
believe without seeing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

And the speeder generally is a person
who never really has to 90 anywhere,
and it wouldn't make any difference
when he got .here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Wilhelm used to enjoy travelling Gin
cognito." In case of an embarrassing
situation all he had to do was to re-
veal himself as the kaiser. Now all is
changed. Such a disclosure would
merely increase his difficulty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Farmers, mechanics, reilroaders,
rely on DR.. Thomas Electric OIL.
Fine for scalds, burns, bruises.
Should -be kept in every home, 80
and so cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

THRESHERS BOOKS.-The good
kind that keep all your, accounts.
Statements verified by owner of
the grain and properly indexed.
Price 81 at this office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

HOUSE FOR SALE.-A ten room
house, good repair. in good resi-
dence district, one block of land,
good grove. Inquire Of owner, j.
j. Power. Langdon. 5.6pd
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

When a boy gets into long pants, he
not only wants to stop sleeping with
his dog, but it's Florida water and
musk for him every time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Well, the task is pretty big and al
most hopeless, but if anybody can
bring down the cost of living It's the
housewives.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

German women say they will never
allow their men to engage in another
a To all present appearances they
will not require much holding.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

80, 1000 square miles in North
Dakota are underlaid with more than
six hundred billion tons of high grade
Ignite coal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

The new Turkish ruler declares
there will never be a repetition of
such outrages as the Armenian mas.
sacres. He is right, but the reason
is that Turkey will not be allowed by
the victor nations to indulge in such
Jastimes again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

The name-Doan's inspires con-
fdence-Doan's Kidney Pills for
kidney ills. Doan's Ointment for
skin itching. Doan' Regulets for
a mild laxative. Sold at all stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
Gourter=Den1orrat.
A. I. ~KRHMSTEDT, Prop.

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
dun, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post Office of Langdon asmail
matter ofthe Sacond Glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Subscription 300 per aunum Canada $3.50
per annum. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
aoon to receive promptattention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

One advantage of shoemaking is
that few men go b%arcfooted, even In
peace.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
HOUSE FOR good house
and barn on lot 5Ox14O. Income
from rent will pay for property.
Choice location. j. A.. Preusche.
Langdon. 5.tf

FENCE POSTS FOR SALE-I have
S525,OOO fence posts for sale all AL
posts cut last winter call at my
farm one-hale mile east of Olga.
A. NJ. Plante. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

North Dakota has 1913 state and
167 national banks with SITS, 00O-
900 in deposits,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Can't help wondering what the
Krupp plant Is planning to manurac.
ture from now on.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

The blockade on German p%ropagan-
da shouldn't be raised for 0 minute.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

my place in Olga
Village, about April l., 1919, one
bay driving mare, ten years old, and
weight 1,1OO pounds; is branded
"SS' on left front shoulder; not
quite sure of brand: scar on right
hind leg above hook; is shy around
head and when last seen had hal
ter on. Information leading to re-
covery of mare will be rewarded,
Party taking up please notify: s..
A. Cuffe. Olga, N. D. At
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
WANT Ce COLUMN

THRESHING Aultman.
Taylor steam pillow engine Is h.
p, practically new; 4Ox63 Reeves
separator belts, tanks, cook car lin
running order. D. A. Buck, Alsen Cpd
HOUSE FOR SALE-E. I. DON.
ovan. 1856
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

North Dakota has 5. 300 schools
1862, 572 pupils. We believe in edu-
ere.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

RESIDENCE PROPERTIEs.-Three
desirable residence properties in
Langdon. If interested see Jas:
G. Dickson at once. 3.tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

The capita wealth of North Dako.
ia is So, 1861. In 1914 the wealth
of United States was ST., 31S. II.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
Opportunities

Banks, wholesale houses and
business concerns of all kinds
want young men and women
with a business education. To
qualify for a good position takes
but a short time and cost but
little. Write the Union Com
mercial College, Grand Forks,
N. Oak; for their free catalog
and find out what this success
full school can do for you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

AUTO FOR SALE.-A second hand
six cylinder seven passenger car.
a be had at a bargain. Apply to
DR.. A. O. Void. 52-tf
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
Barbecue Birthday Dinner.

Mr.. j.. R. Bowie celebrated his
fifty-third birthday at his home in
the Flatwoods on Wednesday, 2Oth
and in honor of the occasion gave
an elaborate barbecue and picnic
dinner to about fifty invited guests,
consisting of members of his family,
kindred and friends.
The dinner was served at table
erected in the yard, and all. kinds of
good things were on the table, the
dinner being under the supervision
of Mrs. Bowie and the accomplished
daughters of the family. At the
first table the lords of creation sat
being served by the ladies, and af-
ter them, the ladies and children of
the assemblage enjoyed the good
things.
Col. Pat Roche, W. A. Calvert, ].
l.. Perrin, DR.. G. A. Neuffer and
Happoldt, VIM. P. Greene, and Will
liam Jr., were among the invited
guests from Abbeville.
: In the afternoon, Col. Roche, ably
assisted by Col. Billy Morrison, OF
Long Cane, gave some instructions
in the game of setback, while the
young people, in charge Of Capt. j.
L. Perrin, enjoyed swimming in Long
Cane. The day was an enjoyable
one.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
Arrested For Loafing.

Four negroes, Garnell Bowie, Eli.
jah Mcbride, Paris Black and Cleve
Thomas, were arrested Tuesday by
officers Johnson and McLane, charged
with loafng and lettering and were
fined S25 or 80 days in Jail. The
negroes had been working for street
paving contractors, being paid $50
per day, when they struck for $500
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
DAVIS-HEMPHILL.

The marriage OF MISS Cleo Mll"ee
Davis and Mr.. James Calvin Hemp
hill was solemnized Thursday, Aug,
ust 21, 1919, in the Associate Re-
formed Presbyterian Church at
Greenwood, at ten o'clock in the
morning.
The church was tastefully decor
,, ated for the occasion, the altar be
ing massed in asparagus fern with
pot ferns grouped around the choir
rails. AS friends gathered ito wit
ness the ceremony musical pro-
gram was rendered, Mrs. Ed Jay
singing sweetly, 81 Will Go With
You to-the End of the World" Miss
Carrie Hagan accompanying on the
piano.
To the strains of Mendelssohn's
Wedding March the bridal party en-
, tered in the following manner: Capt.
W. L. Hemphill and Prof. Robert H.
Coleman, and Messrs. George Davis
and Emmet Davis as ushers, who took
their places on either side of the al
tar. The bridesmaids were, Miss
Virginia Barksdale of Laurens, and
Miss Mary Kennedy of Troy, who
entered together and stood on the
altar platform. They were followed
by Miss Josephine Kerr, of Bradley,
and Miss Nell Reynolds, of Green:
wood. The maid of honor, Miss Ad-
die Belle Davis, came in alone.I. =,
The bride came in on the arm OF
her father, Mr.. ]. T. Davis, and was
met at the altar by Mr.. Hemphill,
who was supported by Mr.. Gottlot
A. Neuffer, Jr., and entered from g
side door.
The interesting ceremony was per
formed by Rev. J. T. Young, the
ring ceremony being used. The
bride wore handsome dress of blue
silk, with an over jacket Of enbroid
cred, Georgette, with hat to match
! and carried in her arms a dainty
bouquet of white flowers. The maie
of honor wore a dress of pink geor
gette, a pink hat and carried bou
quet of pink roses. The bridesmaid
wore white dresses and carried bou
quets Of asters.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Hemphill left at once for the differ.
ent mountain resorts of North Caro-
lima, after which they will return tt
| Greenwood, where they will make
their home.
Miss Davis is the eldest daughter
! Oh MT. anu MIS-. ~. y. bdNlS, oAS
has made her home for some years
in Greenwood. She is a young wo
man of many charms. She is mucl
interested in benevolent work, hav
ing been president for several terms
of the State Sunday School Associa
ton.
Mr.. Hemphill, as an architect, j:
making his way in the world. Hell:
the youngest son of General and Mrs
Robert R. Hemphill, and has many
friends in his old home who wisl
him happiness and success in life.
Many handsome presents were re-
ceived by the young couple attestine
the high esteem in which they art
held.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
Getting Better.

Friends of Miss Susie Mabry will
be glad to know that she is recover
ing from serious operation and
hopes soon to be at home again. Miss
Susie is general favorite and every
BODY is glad to know that she will
soon be we'll.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
Attend Davis-Hemphilf Wedding.

The following relatives attended
the Davis-Hemphill wedding in
Greenwood Thursday morning:
Mrs. Eugenia Hemphill, Mrs. D. A.
Rogers, Mrs. M. T. Coleman, Mrs. D.
T. Smith, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P.
Greene, Miss Mary Greene, G. A.
Neuffer, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H.
Coleman, from Abbeville; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. C. Hemphill,, Spartanburg;
Mrs. W. P. Kennedy, Troy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Leila Ellis, milliner for Had
Wilson, has returned for the
fall and winter season from her
home in Wilmington, N. c.
Mrs. w. A. Calvert is at home
after a months stay in Chicago at
the International Health Resort. She
lis greatly improved in health.
Mrs. H. R. McAllister and child
rem, Mrs. A. B. Cochran and Bonner
Cochran, and Mrs. J. c. Shell and lit
tie son spent yesterday with rela-
tives in Ninety-Six.
E. R. Wardlaw, travelling salesman
for the Buster Brown Hosiery Co.,
with headquarters in Philadelphia, is
Visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. NJ. Wardlaw, near the city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
Lawrence Parker in Town.

A former Anderson man, and one
always welcomed on his return is
Lawrence Parker, now of Abbeville.
Mr.. Parker is a successful business
man of that city. He is a brother
of Rhett Parker of Parker Clothing
Co.-Anderson Daily Mail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
BIRTH.

Born-In Atlanta, at the Davis
Fischer Sanitarium, to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. White, Aug: 20, 1919, a son,
William q. Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
Barbecue Dinner.

A barbecue dinner will be held at
Bethel Church, this county, next
Thursday, August 21, for the benefit
of the church. A large attendance is
urged.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22
Local
1AeWs

=: personals :: ]
Mr.. George Putnam spent Thurs
day in Columbia.
C.IE. Hix was a business visitor
ir Atlanta Thursday.
s. ]. Link left this week for a
business trip to Baltimore.
Mrs. C. L. Sauls was in Greenwood
Monday afternoon shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Adams spent
Wednesday in Greenwood.
DR.. C. H. McMurray went over to
Clinton Wednesday on business.
Misses Cora and Bertha Raines
are visiting relatives in Atlanta.
]. V. Smith, Donalds,, visited
friends in Abbeville Wednesday.
w. B. Bowie, Donalds, was busi-
ness visitor in Abbeville Wednesday.
Miss Lillian Swetenburg has re-
4 turned from a visit to relatives IN
Peeks.
!. Mrs. R. E. Caldwell is back in Alb
beville after a short visit to friends
IL Clinton.
Mrs. Langdon Wilson leaves to-
morrow for a visit to relatives in
Catawba.
Miss Mae Welborn is enjoying a
two weeks vacation with relatives in
Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Ellis and chill
dren are visiting relatives in Due
West.
i Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Mckee and
children, Of Donalds, were in the
: city Tuesday.
Miss Mary Aiken is spending "a
few days this week with friends in
Greenville.
Miss Thelma Seal of Logansville,
Ga, spent a few days this week here
with Miss Lydia Owen.
Miss Corrie Killingsworth has re-
turned from a delightful trip to New
York and other places of interest.
f Mrs. J. E. Bailey Of Great Falls, is
on a visit to friends and relatives in
Abbeville this week.
Miss Ada Taylor, who has been
visiting Mrs. Stuart Miller, returned
to her home in Laurens Wednesday.
Mrs. A. L. Harvin is in Greenwood
spending a day or two with Mrs.
Charles and Mrs. Arthur Klugh.
Miss Sarah Welsh has Returned to
her home in Monroe after a stay of
a week in .Abbeville with Mrs. Frank
Welsh.
Miss Lillian Killingsw6rth is here
or a visit to her aunts, Mrs. Fannie
Milford and Miss Corrie Killings
worth.
Amos B. Morse was called to
Brunswick, Ca, Wednesday on ac-
count of the death of his sister, Mrs.
Lucy NJ. Way.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Clinkscales, of
Monterey, have returned home from
Chicago. where thew have been for
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Clyde Williams returned
Thursday to her home in Anendale,
having been for two weeks the guest
of Miss Margaret Cothran.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Ada Taylor, who has been
visiting Mrs. Stuart Miller, returned
to her home in Laurens Wednesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Walker Edwards, of Due West,
spent Monday night in the city with
his aunt, Mrs. H. R. McAllister. He
was on his way to Memphis, Tenn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Mrs. A. L. Harvin is in Greenwood
spending a day or two with Mrs.
Charles and Mrs. Arthur Klugh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Mrs. ]. E. Bailey Of Great Falls, is
on a visit to friends and relatives in
Abbeville this week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Sarah Welsh has Returned to
her home in Monroe after a stay of
a week in .Abbeville with Mrs. Frank
Welsh.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Arnold came
through Abbeville this week, going
from here to the mountains of North
Carolina for a vacation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Amos B. Morse was called tt
Brunswick, Ca, Wednesday on &C
count of the death of his sister, Mrs
Lucy NJ. Way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Lillian Killingsw6rth is here
or a visit to her aunts, Mrs. Fannie
Milford and Miss Corrie Killings
worth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Clinkscales, of
Monterey, have returned home from
Chicago, where they have been for
the past month.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Mary Aiken is spending a
few days this week with friends in
Greenvil1e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Corrie Killingsworth has re-
turned from a delightful trip to New
York and other places of interest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Thelma Seal of Logansville,
Ga, spent few days this week here
with Miss Lydia Owen
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Mrs. Langdon Wilson leaves to-
morrow for a visit to relatives in
Catawba.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Ellis and chill
dren are visiting relatives in Due
West.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Mckee and
children, Of Donalds, were in the
city Tuesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-08-22

Miss Mae Welborn is enjoying
two weeks vacation with relatives in
Anderson.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-10-24
CITY Clerk


Section 3. That for the purpose of
providing for the payment of the prin-
cipal and interest of the bonds hereby
authorized. there shall be and there is
hereby levied a direct annual tax upon
all the taxable property in the City of
Ladysmith, Wisconsin, sufficient to
produce the following sums for the fol-
lowing years:
For each of the years 1919 to 1890,
both inclusive, the sum of $4,000.
For the year 1881 the sum Of $2S25.00
For the year 1882 the sum of $2715.00
For the year 1888 the sum of S2605. 90
For the year 1894 the sum of $2495.00
For the year 1895 the sum Of $23S5.00
For the year 1896 the sum of $2275.00
For the year 1887 the sum of S216500
For the year 1898 the sum of $105500
And the City Of Ladysmith and its
Council hereby obligate themselves
and their successors to annually in due
time, manner and season, take all
steps legally necessary to enforce the
levy and collection of taxes sufficient
in amount to satisfy the requirements
of this section.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be
in force from and after its publication
as a proposed ordinance. and its pass
age. approval and publication.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-10-24

State of Wisconsin, County Court Rusk
County:
In re estate of John @. Wilson deceased.
IN PROBATE
1t appearing by the verified petition
of David II. Wilson of Utica, Minnesota,
among other things that John O. Will
son. of Rusk County, lately died intes-
tate, leaving estate in said county upon
which it is prayed administration be
granted;
Therefore it is appointed and ordered,
That said petition and matters therein
be heard at the regular term of said
Court, appointed to be held at the
Court House in said county, in the City
of Ladysmith, on the 4th day of Novem-
Der. 1910 at the opening of Court on
that day, or as soon thereafter as said
matter can be heard.
1t is further ordered, That the time
within which the creditors of said de-
ceased shall present their claims
against such estate for examination and
allowance, be and hereby is fixed and
limited to Four Months from the date
hereof
1t is further ordered, That all claims
and demands against said deceased be
received at the Court Rooms of said
court on any day hereafter until the eX
piration of the said four months and be
examined and adjusted at the regular
Term of said court appointed to be held
at the Court House in said County, il
the city of Ladysmith on the 3rd day OF
February, 1920, at the opening of court
on that day, or as soon thereafter as the
matter can be heard;
And it is further ordered, That notice
hereof be given to all persons interested
by publication hereof for three consec
utive weeks in the Ladysmith News
Budget, newspaper published in sale
county, the first publication to be made
within fifteen days from the date here
Of
Dated October z, 1919.
BY the Court,
ID. w. MALONEY,
Judge
First insertion Oct 10, 1919. 26-2s)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-10-24
PEACE TREATY
RESERVATIONS
Early Showdown in Their Ac-
ceptance or Rejection Is
Expected.
9 SUBJECTS COVERED
These Opposed to Treaty Submit
Proposals to Senate Foreign Re-
Iations Committee for Action
Without Delay.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The question
of accepting peace treaty reservations
without further opposition was earnest
ly considered by Democratic senate
leaders under the pressure of develop
ments pointing to an early showdown
in the ratification fight.
The treaty opposition forces, an
nouncing at last a complete agreement
on a reservation program by the SEN
ate majority, brought the situation to
an unexpected issue by serving notice
that their proposal would go before the
administration leaders would be asked
to 20 on record definitely as accepting
or rejecting it.
Regarded as UItimatum.
Described by the majority as in the
nature of an ultimatum, the announce
ment was followed by conference on
the administration side, which lasted
all day but resulted in no final deci.
sion. Senators who were present said
that while some of the leaders stood
out determinedly against any compro
mise, there was an apparent DISPOSE
ton on the part of Senator Hitchcock
and others to consider seriously the
practicability of such step.
The reservation program as it is to
be presented to the committee for ap
prevail was not made public but it was
understood to embrace nine reserva
tons, evolved from suggestions gath
cred from many sources. The subjects
said to be covered were the following
The right of this country to judge
whether it's obligations had been full
| filled in case of withdrawal from the
| league of nations.
The unimpaired power of congress
to decide questions of peace or wal
under Article 10.
Domestic decision of all domestic
questions.
Preservation unaffected of the Mon
| roe Doctrine.
Refusal to be a party to the Shan
tung settlement.
Equalization of voting power in the
league.
Congressional selection of American
representatives in the league.
Limitation of the powers of such
representatives and those on interna
tional Labor conference to challenge
the eligibility of the American repre-
sentatives in international labor
bodies.