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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

tory between the Alsace- Lorraine frontier
and the Rhine, France has certain definite
views. These views are military and not
political In my judgment, France will de-
mand that strategic railways constructed by
Germany before the recent war and for the
purpose of waging this war, the great lines
which led to the Belgian frontier, shall be
destroyed. These lines had no cconomie
purpose; they were doublc-track trunk lines
stopping abruptly at the Belgian frontier in
many cases, with terminal facilities which
bore no relation to any peace time traffic
Because these lines existed, Germany was
able to push hcr mighty hordes into Bel
GUM four and half years ago
In the second place, the French will de-
mand that the Notifications that exist on
the left bank Of tho Rhine shall be de-
stroyed, with the single purpose that Ger
many shall not be able again to repeat the
1914 episode and push aggressive war into
the heart of French territory in the very
first weeks Of the struggle
Finally the French will demand that the
Germans maintain no gerrisons and no
armies west Of the Rhno and that in my
Judgment is what the French expect to get
and substantially ALL Germans on the west
bank Of the Rhine, under Inducements snch
as mitigation of their share Of the price
to be paid and of the burdens of war, may
choose to separate themselves from tho
German nation and become an Independent
republic, thus creating buffer state be-
tween France and Germany. But do not
believe this Is more than hope, or that
it will constitute any definite French pro-
grammc.
Now in sum all these things mean that
tho French, after four inyasions in CEN
tury are resolved that IL there is a fifth
invasion 1t shall begin at the Rhine and
not at the Moscllc or the Sambre; that tho
opening phase Of new German aggression
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

dertakes to recognize the desires Of various
nationalities, it is now urged not without
force that Syria should be permitted to con-
sttute itself separate state of the elect
to become portion of the somewhat i'm
aginary kingdom of IIedjaz. In fact, it is
argued that France should resign all claims
to Syria, and it is urged that any failure
of France to make such sacrifice conyicts
the French of old-fashioned colonial inn
perialism.
The claim of France to Syria is senti-
mental, IS we'll as economic; but such in
formation rs / can gather leads me TO be-
lleve that, however strongly official France
reviews French claims, the Syrian question
VIII not be permitted to break up concord
between the various nations; and am con-
WINGED that the French people would not
support "a military expedition to CONQUER
Syria, nor a political quarrel with their
present allies over Syria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02
League, Yes" Says Frances "But Suppose tt Won't W.

gagements are taken internationally in the
shape Of league of nations, there must
also be practical steps taken as form of
insurance against possible failure of the
league Of nations. l suppose that nowhere
is there greater hope that the league may
succeed than in France, but for the same
reason nowhere is there greater fear that
it may fail and the same cloud Of deyasta-
tim and destruction descend from the north
once more.
Now, transating this French sentiment
into fact becomes a difficult thing. What it
has already resulted in is rather widespread
suspicion both among the English and the
Americans that France is once more the
prey Of chauvinistic and imperialistic de-
mands. The cofnmonest Of all assertions is
that France once more demands the left
bank Of the Rhine from Lauter to the Dutch
frontier, while French aspiration seeks to
restore conditions created by the French
Revolution and expressed in the familiar
phrase, "Thc natural frontier"
SO far as I am able to Judge from condi-
tons hero existing, it is not an accurate
statement There certainly Frenchmen
Who desire the left bank Of the Rhine, as
there are Americans who desire to see
Mexico annexed to the United States; their
views are heard. but they are the views Of
individuals and not Of the nation or OF. the
government.
What the French demand, as whole, is
that AIsacc- Lorraine shall return to the re-
public; that the frontiers OF 1870 shall be
restored, and that, il, addition, France shall
receive the Saar coal region, which was hers
up to 1814--conccrning which shall speak
again in fnomcnt--and that lis all. / think
there are very few wise or thoughtful
Frenchmen who desire to create a new Al
sace-Lorraine, to their detrimcnt. us Ger
many created hers nearly half century
ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

to purchase what Spain cannot administer,
same nation. Such in brief Is q SUMMARY
OF the French view of the peace conference
so far as 1T concerns material things.
wish | could emphasize the fact that the
mood Of France in insisting upon material
as we'll as physical guarantees against Ger
man aggression is the inevitable couse-
quence of the last four wears. In her
ruined cities, her desolatc fields, her suf-
terng population France sees a threat Of
new German invasion For her greatest
task is to make the supreme tragedy IN
likely again. She does not seek to occupy
the left bank Of the Rhine She does strive
to provide that a new German invasion
shall start at the Rhine and not across il
in the very heart of her own and Belgian in
dustrial districts. No other ono Of the
nations has the same concerns. since 20
other one of the great nations has endured
the same agonics. France at the confer
ences asks the nations that more or less
tardily recognized that their fate was
linked up with hers to join her in taking
material and physical guarantees against
return of The barbarian.
TO some Americans this seems chauvrs
istic. To others it seems an incredible
thing that the French hesitate TO accept
the moral assurance held cut by the league
of nations and display apprehension that
what happened recently may happen again
but this is an act of faith beyond the
power of French people. They hope. but
they do not believe because ali other
guarantees Of peace have proven inadequate
that the league of nations will finally
close the avenues of invasion TO the north
but they believe that in so far as they can
it is their duty to their country and 70
the future TO bar those avenues, material
as we'll as moral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02
After the Saar
Coal Regions

NOW, i'll addition, there is the question or
the Saar coal district. / have frequently
described this question to my readers. but
revert to it again to complete the state
ment OF the French policy. The region it.
self is very restricted area, two or three
hundred square miles at moss, 1t produce,
some seventeen million tons of coal wear.
1t belonged to France wholly up to 1914.
but even after The first abdication OF Ma
poleon portion still remained to France.
and it was not until after Waterloo that
Prussia had her way and seized the whole
coal district, just as she took the iron dis
trict in 1871.
Argument for the Saar coal district is NOT
based merely or mainly upon ancient title
Last year, when the Germans found thew
were not going to be able permanently to
hold the French coal district of Lens, they
systematically and completely wrecked
mines and machinery; they dynamited
houses and they transformed the whole dis
trict into an almost hopeless desert.
France asks, therefore, the frontiers of
1914, rather than those Of 1870 as an net
-of justice, both because of ancient stealing
and of contemporary destruction, and 40 far
as know there is no criticism of her pur
pose among tho British or among Ameri-
cans in France.
So much for the European phase Of the
French purpose. repeat that they do not
think Of imperaiistic purposes. They are
anxious to prevent repetition Of the past.
1t is very hard to give to Americans, who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02
4 ''WOrld That Has Worn Out the
Seat of Its Trousers" Wants.
New Suit

that would assist manufacturers to begin
peace production with the least delay, and
solve the threatening problem of unemploy-
ment.
Without quick definite action, however,
this situation is full Of danger as we'll as
delay. There is danger of business stag
nation, if not a financial disaster, due to
the tying up of needed capital. And there
is also danger Of labor unrest suffering
and Boshevism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02
Following an Expert Into the Real
Causes That Are Holding Up
Peace Production

and the East were sub-contractors. Big
machine tool concerns had sub contractors
to build the equipment needed by NUM-
tons factories. Little concerns making
everything from piano player parts to ten
cent teaspoons took sub-contracts for the
odds and ends needed in the war pro-
gramme. Hardly a little family factory up
the creek in New England, with its tiny
water power and half dozen employees, but
had some sort of sub-contract
There will be a good many workers out
OF jobs throughout the East this winter in
centres like Bridgeport Upon the ability
OF the sub-contractor to develop peace pro-
ductlon will depend the landing of a new
job by the idle war worker and the re-
turning soldier. The government owes
hundreds of millions of dollars to war con-
tractors of all kinds This CAPITAL is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

develop peace time production is held up
by the government. Before he can make
peace goods he must know what to make.
During the past two or three years it has
been unnecessary for him to think about
that the government, through the prime
contractor, sought him out and handed him
specifications for certain products, at war
prices. Now he himself must find some
thing to manufacture--prod for which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02
What About
France i'm Syria?

Turning now to the French view Of ques-
tions outside of Europe much is to be heard
in Paris to-day as to French designs upon
Syria. The situation is complicated Be-
fore America came into the war France and
England had mutually agreed upon divis-
ion OF that part of tho Turkish Empire be-
tween the Gulf of Alexandretta and Suez.
In this division there was allotted to France
the region of which Beyrout is the port
and Damascus the most considerable city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

urgently needed to finance peace produc-
ton. Winding up all the big and little
contracts is complex business, calling for
almost endless accounting, inventories and
adjustments. If it could all be done quick
~ manufacturers would still face difficult
problems in getting back to normal Pres
ent indications are that it will take the
government months to settle, and in some
cases perhaps wears
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

he will be compelled to wait until the gov
eminent has torn down its buildings and
vacated the space.
Sub-contractors have great quantities of
partially completed machinery ordered for
the war industries. Intricate questions
arise in every case. Some Of this machin-
cry Is of special design-cartridge making
machines are good example. Therefore.
1T would probably be better to SCRAP in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02
By James H.. Collins

(This is the first of series Of articles
or Mr.. Collins. In this and the second
one, sUhich acu be published neat sueek,
the factors avltich are holding back peace
production are discussed)
TT Up TO the time we entered the
war Henry Cobbett was Bridge
port toolmaker VINO had never
worked for anything but wages.
Demand for tools and gauges was over
whelming. Henry had some money in the
bank, so he set up a little tool shop of his
own. Wall Street never put anything to-
gether more usly-Henry is Con-
necticut Yankee. With his savings he
rented shop and got some machinery.
Then ne utilized his acquaintance with
other mechanics to hire little work force
of skilful men. The big Bridgeport rifle
plant had to hire ten men to get one, and
then perhaps train him in toolmaking
Henry knew where his men were in the
"non-essential" shops. He picked them
carefully-and he picked no lemons. Then
he got a sub-contract for tools from a big
prime contractor making munitions, and
with loan from a bank was soon doing a
profitable business.
The Goblet Tool Company employed a
dozen men at the time the armistice was
signed. Wages ran from so cents to s1.10
an hour making q payroll of $500 to $500
weekly, more when there was overtime.
The output worth from $4,000 to $4,000
weekly. Each week, as fast as the product
was delivered and accepted, the prime con-
tractor paid Henry Cobbett, and used his
finished products in making other products,
which within two three months were de-
livered to the government ano paid for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

~ 70 cSocutidi u establish the
principles and purposes of the
grsat powers here represented, and ac-
cordingly / propose in this article to dis
GUS exclusively the French view Of peace
negotiations and to try to explain besides
what France desires and demands in the
shape Of settlement of the great war. In
later articles ] shall try to deal in similar
fashion with the purposes of Great Britain
and OF Italy as expressed here in Paris.
10 understand the French state Of mind
It Is necessary first of all to remember at
ali times that France has been invaded
country. The war has been fought on
French soil, and while England and the
United States are mosr concerned with the
relatively abstract question Of making war
impossible in the future, French states
nen and French eoldicrs alike, whatever
their faith in the League Of Nations, are
bound primarily TO take precautions against
another invasion. II you talk tn French
saen, somewhere in the discussion there Is
bound to be asserted thc fact that four
times in a century prussIan or German
aii cases bringing destruction and, save in
the last case, taking from France portion
1f her territory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02

territory. If the league Of nations shall be-
come the world force that many hope, these
precautions will prove unnecessary. If it
fails these precautions will stand, and with
four invasions in their minds it is difficult
TO crlticise the French purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-02
BY rank Fl. Simonds
PARIS, January 26.

PARIS, January 2e.
A THE outset OF any discussion Of
conditions in the Paris conference
~ it is essential to establish the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-11
VETS WIN OUT IN
OHIO AND CASE MAY
REACH THE COURTS
Majority Now Seems to Be
GA Against Ratification,
But the ''Drys" Still
Have Hope
BY Associated Press


Columbus, Ohio, November 1o.-The
courts may be called upon to decide
whether Ohio voters upheld or repudiatei
the action of the state legislature in rati-
flying the federal prohibition amendment.
With an apparent wet majority of GA
against ratification, Manager James A.
White of the Ohio dry federation, tonight
made formal demand on the secretary of
state for a recount
White, however. has not yet admitted
defeat of the proposal, contending that it
will take the complete official count to
decide the result. Hamilton county S
official count, including Cincinnati has
not yet reached the office of the secretary
of state
Should the eelction be forced into the
courts, the final result may not be known
for weeks or even months.
A reported gain of 76i votes for the vets
in the official count of Hamilton county
today would turn the dry majority of 12O
votes, based on official returns received
at the secretary of states office and the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-11
DOCTORS USE
CAL0TABS FOR
COLDS AND FLU
Influenza and Grippe, Like
Ordinary Colds, Require Gallo
tabs, the Purified and Re-
fined Calomel Tablets That
Are Nausealess, Safe
and Sure.

Physicians and druggists claim that the
great epidemic of influenza has conclusive
ly demons trated that the quickest relief for
a cold and the best preventive of influ-
enza and pneumonia is to keep the liver &C.
tive so that the digestive organs may be in
perfected condition For this purpose Gallo
tabs. the new nausealess calomel tablets
that free from the sickening and weak
ening effects, is the most thorough and de-
pendable. well as the most agreeable Tx
alive.
Calotabs have the special advantage of not
making the patients sick and weak. as they
do not upset the digestio and appetite. One
Ca.otab at bed time with swallow of water
that's. all. No salts, no nausea, nor the
slightest interference with your eating, pleas
ure, or work Next morning your cold has
vanished, your liver is active, your system
is purified. and you feeling fine with a
hearty appetite for breakfast.
For your protection. Calotabs are sold only
in original sealed packages. price thirty five
cents. Sold by all druggists and your money
back if you are not delighted with them
Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-11
Don't Burn and Blister
Your Skin With Lini-
ments and Plasters
Trying to Cure Your Rheu-
matte Aches and Pains

Whenever you suffer from an-attack of
rheumatism, your muscles and joints ache
and hurt, it's but natural to try to stop the
pain. Such relief however, is only tempo
rary and sooner later the aches and agony
return, even worse than before because the
poisons are all the time accommodating in the
blood.
The necessary treatment is to remove the
real cause of the aches and pains-cleans e
the blood of those impurities which multiply
unless the proper treatment is applied.
Do this before another attack, before your
joints swell and you lose the of the
parts affected. Get yourself bottle of the
well-known Ploughs Prescription C-2223 and
q package of 1928 Liver Pills. Take one pill
at bedtime; the following morning begin the
Liquid Plough's Prescription C-2223 treat
ment, taking teaspoonful doses three times a
day in half glass of water. Wear suitable
clothing, do not expose yourself in damp
weather and abstain from the use of red
meats and pastry.
are very few drugs which have any value
in the treatment of Chronic Rheumatism,
and those named are used in the preparation
of Plough's Prescription C-2223
The manufacturers have so much faith in
the merit of Plough's Prescription C-2223
that they will refund the price of two S1.5o
bottles if You do not get the relief which
you expected
Your nearest druggist can supply you with
Plough's Prescription C-2223 at sl.5O a
bottle, or the 1928 Laboratory, Memphis
Tenn, will send to you prepaid on receipt of
price. Clip and mail this for sample of 1929
Liver Pills and leaflet which tells you all
about this real rheumatic treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-11
New Elixir, Called Aspiron-
al, Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Army
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent Compli-
cations.
Every Druggist in u. S. In
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at
Counter IF Relief Does
Not Come Within Two
Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immediate
Relief, Quick Warm-Up.

The sensation of the year in the
drug trade is Aspironal. the two min
ute cold and cough reliever. authorita-
lively guaranteed by the laboratories;
tested, approved and most enthusiasts
tically endorsed by the highest au-
thorities, and proclaimed by the COM
mon people as 10 times as quick and
effective as whiskey, rock and rye, or
any other cold and cough remedy they
have ever tried.
Ali drug stores are now supplied
with the wonderful new elixir, so all
you have to do to get rid of that cold
is to step into the nearest drug store,
hand the clerk half a dollar for a bot
tie of Aspironal and tell him to serve
you two teaspoonfuls with four tea
spoonfuls of water in glass. With
your watch in your hand, take the
drink at one swallow. and call for
your money back in two minutes if
you cannot feel your cold fading away
like a dream within the time limit.
Don't be bashful. for all druggists in
wife you and expect you to try II.
Everybodys doing it.
When your cold or cough is relieved
take the remainder of the bottle home
to your wife and babies. for AspironaI
is by far the safest and most effective,
the easiest to take and the most agree .
able cold and cough remedy for infants
and children.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-11

the Womans Missionary union and gen.
eral chairman of the local committees
is joining with the hostesses of Biz
mingham in extending a cordial well
come to Baptist women of the state.
The programme of todays session
follows:
800 Superintendent's conference. First
Methodist church.
10000 Opening session of convention,
First Methodist church auditorium, Bir-
mingham.
Hymn, America"
Devotional service-Mrs. R. V. Taylor.
Words of greeting-Mrs. w. L. Rosa
mond.
Response-Mrs. Carter Wright
Recognition of missionaries and other
distinguished visitors.
Official reports
Corresponding secretary surer, MISS
Laura Lee Patrick.
Auditor, Mrs.-M. g. Scott.
Vice presidents Northern district, Mrs.
W. p. McAdory; Eastern district, Mrs.
o. NJ. Reynolds: Southern district, Mrs
j. M. Kailln; Western district, Mrs. An
ME II Townsend; Central district, Mrs.
T. w. Harmon.
Hymn. Jesus Calls Us"
Presidents address-Mrs. Charles A.
Stakley.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
215 Devotional service-Mrs. r. v.
Taylor
Report of young peoples leader and col
Iegh correspondent-Miss Clyde Metcalft
Reports of district counselors-Northern
district Mrs William F. Johnston; east
ern district, Mrs. S. r. Thompson; south
ern district, Mrs w. ]. Bryan; western
district. Mrs. Ida Stallworth; central dis
trct. Mrs. Felia Tallman
after Col1ege-W Miss Maggie
Lou Johnson, Judson college.
Message. The Great Challenge
Annie Williams.
Pageant rye Are the Light of the
WORLDLY Judson college girls.
Prayer for deeper conservation of our
young people-Mrs. Maud Reynolds Nc
Lure, Louisville, Ky.
Report on state missions-Mobile First
w. M. S.
Address-Rev. w. f. Marlborough, D. D.,
secretary of state executive board.
Report of credentials committee.
Announcements.
Adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-11
GREAT IN PEACE AND WAR

America must be as great in peace as
| America was great in war. We must go
forward today with the same patriotic
zeal, the same fixed determination to
serve mankind and the same unselfish
motives as those which animated this
republic in the days of conflict other
wise the victory achieved a year ago
will be incomplete and this anniversary
of rejoicing without justification or real
meaning"
Tomorrow in the presence of cabinet
officers Generals Pershing and March
and many other officials. two redwood
trees will be planted in Lafayette Square
to commemorate the day. An army fir
ing platoon will take part in the cere-
mony and later engage in mimic warfare
with ali the tools that trench fighting
in France developed.
The service in the square will be opened
with an invocation by Lieut.. Belvin w.
Maynard. the Flying parson,' who was
first to complete the flight in the recent
transcontinental derby. From his plane
high above the city, the aviator-preacher
will speak by radio telephones so that
those below may hear.
At Force school, which Quentin Roose-
welt attended while his father was Pres
ident, tree will be planted to the mem
France. In every government depart
ment there will be fitting ceremonies.
At the American Red Cross building the
third Red Cross roll call will reach its
climax