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Evening journal., 1919-05-27
EDITORIAL OPINION
THE SCREENED TREATY.

From the New York Tribune.
The text OF The peace treaty is In
Washington. lt has been there for two
weeks. But it is a most secret treaty.
It's text IS not available for even the
confidential information and study OF
The members OF The Foreign Relations
Committee Of Congress. Mr.. Polk. act
ing secretary OF STATE. under the in
siructions OF the President. has fatty
refused to allow ID TO be read.
Why Is the document thus denied not
merely the benefits Of pitiless publicity.
but any publicity at all2 An extensive
summary. purporiing TO give an accu-
rate digest OF The treaty, was cabled
from Paris and published. The public
understood IL was placed in possession
OF Information OF the ireaiy's contents
that no essential had beenC omitted.
The consideration was for purposes of
conNenience-tO furnish easier reading
not to hold back anything. But now op-
portuniiy to consult the original is de-
MED.
The refusal is a strange one. II Moth
ing bad been published until the Ger
mans had signed the suppression could
have been defended. But 10 say by the
summary that no reason existed for a
veil and then 70 present reasonable
accessso the summary's sOurce-here Is
something ineXpllcable
Is the public to gather that The treaty
is different from what 10 is said 10 be
Are there sections not yet matured and
subject TO change? The excuse thl The
text is held back 10 permit minor
changes is scarcely convincing. Minor
changes can be made at any time With
out scandal and attract no attention.
The secretivencss. however, is not
peculiar TO our government. The fun
text has not appeared in either London
or Paris, although private readings by
responsible members Of The British Par
lament and the French Chamber Of
Deputies are reported-repOrts that
have probably helped whet the curios-
ity Of The members OF our Foreign Re-
lations Committee
When published the text will prob
ably show no material new matter,
Why, then. the secrecy
From The New York sun
10 Is an unusual spectacle a Presi- /
dent OF The United states holding a !
pistol at The brelst OF The Senate Of /
the United States and demanding as
the price OF peace that there shall be |
on the part OF the Senate immediate,
unhesitaiing, unquestloning acceptance
Of his personally conlriyed and wholly
extra-constitutional scheme OF world
reorganization
The pistol is not loaded. however
Furthermore, the President, who Is
holding ihe pistol and threatening 90
keep the country -iH-war Indefinitely
unless the Senate yields to him knows
that the pistol is not loaded
The reason for the positive state
ment that the pistol Is not loaded Is
as plnin as the nose on your face.
After the last word has been said
about executive powers and legislative
limitations the fact remains that the
constitution does not make the presi-
dent the dictator of dhe acts of Con-
eress but does make the Congress the
judge Of the acts of the President, and
in case OF need his executoner.
The document aforesaid leaves nc
doubt as TO the whereabouts Of the
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
U.S.FHing Corps requires
rubber heels when balloon is eassed"

n HILITARY observation balloons
NI are filed with infammable gas.
A small spark will ignite it. 1t
is a regulation of the United States
Naval Flying Corps that all men near
by when balloon is being "gassed"
shall either wear rubber heels or put
cotton bags over their shoes. Why?
To prevent sparks frequently caused
by hard, nail-studded heels striking
concrete floors.
That occasional spark proves one i'm
portant fact the unyielding hardness
of the heel that jolts and jars your,
whole body with every step you take.
Leather heels served their purpose
when we walked on country paths. On
modern pavements they are as obsolete
Evening journal., 1919-05-27
Why all this Precaution?

JUST wherein for the vegetable preparations for Infants
and chldren2
Why vegetable preparations unsafe for infants and chn7
Why Syrup Ca and Drops condemned by all Physicians and
most aymen2
Why has the Government placed ban all preparations containing among
other poisonous drugs Opium its vay prepared forms pleasing
and under its innumerable nameS2
These questions that every Mother will do well inquire about
Physician will recommend the keeping Of Fetohers Casa In the
house for the common ailments of infants and children.
Evening journal., 1919-05-27

Sharing in government is good cii-
zenship. Buy w. 6. {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Shannon X Co.'s Letter

New York, September 1.-The market has been nervous today as a result of fears of storm damage and rumors of credit arrangements in course of being completed with German banking inter- ests and apprehension of further labor disturbances which would have the ef- feet of curtailing consumption. Buyers have included Wall street and western houses anticipating further short cov- ering while selling has come chiefly from Liverpool with some in the way Of hedges by the south Local operators have traded both ways, but seem not to be very confident In either position, and to be engaged in scalping transactions more than anything elGe.
 The late reports regarding the storm were that it would enter the belt near the river and make itself felt on Friday with diminishing intensity as is usual with such disturbances. The report that the Guaranty Trust had arranged long term credits with Germany was denied later in the day, but it looks very much as if plans for something of that sort were under consideration by bankers here A wire from North Carolina reports rapid deterioration of the crop in tbat state and private advices from Texas were to the same effect. The spot de- mand is reported slightly better but not at all active. Exports were 3Oo bales If buyers gain courage from develop ments the next few days the market will respond substantially.-Post X Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
New Orleans Cotton
By Associated Prrss

|
 New Orleans September 11-Storm news put the price of cotton higher today fol- lowing declines in the early session, due
 mainly to anxiety over the threatened steel strike, although poor cables and a very favorable weather map helped the sellers.
 On the first call the near months were 10 to 15 points up but selling pressure wasi felt before the call
 was over, and the distant months went
 into declines which. after the call were widened until the list finally stood 20 to
 S5 points under the close of last Tues day. From this decline there was re. covery. and an advance. which at the highest. put the market 42 to 45 points
 over the final prices of Tuesday. Early
 buyers were inclined to let go toward the end so that the close showed net gains.
 for the day of but to IS points.
 While the weather may indicated the best of weather over the belt itself, the hurricane itself was also plainly indi- cated in the gulf and official predic tions. which resulted in the buying move ment, were for gales over South Louisi- ana tonight. while storm warnings for the gulf coast from Morgan City, La, eastward. increased the apprehensions of the trade that the hurricane was about to bore into thecottonregion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Iron and Steel Review

Cleveland O., September 1l.-tSpe- cial) )-Nothing in the weeks event has modified refusal of the iron and steel industry to become excited over pros , pects of anything resembling serious strike troubles.
 Gompers' message to President Will son is looed upon largely as an inci-
 dent in q widely staged propaganda to impress employers and the S5 to go per cent of workmen in plants who have refused to affiliated with newly | formed unions and the public. There is a well defined suspicion also, that it may have afforded way for more conservative claims and breath Of radi- cal agitators, on which showdown IS overdue, and to merge the matter with the approaching conference on general ! labor questions, already called by the President
 Just now troubles of industry have more to do with getting out tonnage to meet continued demands than with con- troversies over unionism. Export sales of iron and steel again are on up grade, after sharp slump in July, revealed by government figures just published. China and Japan again are in the mar ket liberally. and South America con tinues an active customer. European demands are slight, excepting spain which mas been tdhiuB tnt ttuF<'p V of exchange In it's favor to buy Amer ican steel and resell it to nearby countries
 The heaviest weeks sales reported
 include 10000 tons of ship plates and
 two lots of 24,000 boxes and 5000 boxes
 of tin plate to Japan; 10000 boxes or
 tin plate to China; 1000 boxes of tin
 plate and 10000 tons of ganvanized
 sheets to Spain; 5000 tons of steel
 bars to Argentine.
 Six thousand tons of wire to Cuba
 and South America, and 15,000 boxes of
 tin plate to Chilli. A 20,000-ton billet
 sale is held up at Chicago by exchange
 situation. It is estimated that recent
 export sales have easily been from 10
 to , per cent of mill output. leading
 Pittsburg independent, as result of
 heavy foreign bookings. advanced it's
 export figures this week S3 to $5 per
 ton There are various indications that
 copsumption of steel in a number of
 finished lines is running considerably ahead of production, with the latter
 held back from capacity tonnage by
 labor shortages and other operating
 difficulties
 Car shortages also are factors. Despite any drag of finishing operations, crude
 steel output is working up steadily. August yield of work was at annual rate of over 3S.500.000 tons of ingots. or more than 3,S00, ,o00 tons in excess of July, and represented S5 per cent of the record of October. 1918. Ingot pro- duction in 1919 to date, amounts to S6.4 per cent of 1918 figures for the cor responding period-Iron Trade Re- view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
S. R. Stewart &. Co.'s Letter

New Orleans, September n.-Liver- pools action this morning reflected a bearish sympathetic move with New York in futures, which were as much as so points lower there than due, but the strength in the spot market, which were practically unchanged
 While our market opened 10 to 20 points higher on the bullish weather outlook, particularly storm danger for the eastern section, and the strong price demand and defense programme assumed by the growers association, New York opened as much as 90 points lower. which car red 9 sympathetic depression here. send ing october to 2S.25c and December to 2S.2oc. but from this level the rally was quick.
 Bearish action north was evidently in- spired by the Boston troubles, tic labor news from the steel industry and the hesitation in the peace teaty proceed ings.
 After ranging within a. limit of so points the market closed steady, points up from the previous close. Spots un- changed; middling 29c; sales 659 bales. John F. Clark X Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
TROPICAL STORM IN GULF OF MEXICO WAS
 'CAUSE OF RECOVERY
The General List Closed Barely Steady, Net 20 Points Higher to 15
 Points Lower
By Associated Pre-.

New York. September 1.-The threaten ing position of the tropical storm re- ported in the Gulf of Mexico this morn- ing stopped an early selling movement in cotton and caused sharp recovery. December contracts rallied from 2s. .35c to 2s.15c, compared with 2S s6c at the close on Tuesday, and were finally quot ed at 2S.soc, with the general list clos ing barely steady, net 20 points higher to 15 points lower.
 The market opened weak at a decline of 4l to 57 points in response to lower Liverpool cables over the local holi- day by unfavorable labor news, and sellers found encouragement in the weakness of foreign exchange and the lower opening of the stock market On the whole. offerings seemed to be very we'll taken within a few points of the opening figures, and the market soon turned firmer on reports that the barom- eter was falling at New Orleans and that the tropical storm would probably reach the gulf coast near the mouth of the Mississippi by tonight or tomorrow morning. More frequently than other wise such storms lose their force very rapidly after reaching the coast and cause little more than showers in the interior but the possibility of damage led to active covering during the mid dle- of the day. There was also buy ing on reports that American bankers its to Germany, but these were later denied and after selling up from 2S .05c to S .S7c for October, and from s2S. 30 to 2S 09c for January, or about 25 to 90 points net higher. the market eased off several points under realizing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
WEAKNESS IN CORN
 REACHED AN ACUTE
 STAGE YESTERDAY
Oats, in Sympathy, Also Take a Tumble, While Provisions FOG Down
 to 20c Up
BY Associated Press

Chicago, September 11-Industrial un- rest, together with fresh downturns in the value of hogs, led to acute weakness today in the corn market. Prices closed nervous, 1Ac to 7c net lower, with Sep- tember S1.53 and December S1. 251sd1 25ss. Oats lost 7sc to 1Ac The outcome in provisions ranged from 70c decline to 20c advance.
 Liquidation by holders of corn was es- pecially urgent in the September deliv- cry, which fell 7c and closed at the low. est point of the day. Setbacks in other
 months were comparatively moderate,
 but December touched the lowest level yet this season.
 The strike ultimatum of the steel work
 CTS received the largest share of atten-
 ton, owing to the fact that to the ma - Jority of traders the ultimatum came
 as surprise. New breaks in the hog market possessed a more direct relation
 to corn but had been quite generally foreseen. Reports that Germany had
 been granted credits by American finan- cial interests rallied the market a little. In the absence of any. confirmation, however, the effect failed to last
 Oats gave way with corn despite act i've buying on northwestern account.
 Provisions reflected the weakness of hogs and grain, but later scored some advance, owing to talk of export busi- ness with Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
 POPULAR SHARES IN STOCK LIST BROKE SHARPLY DURING DAY U. s. Steel Broke Five Points With Others Making Still Heavier Down.
 ward Dips

New York. September 1.-The stock market was violently unsettled al the opening of today's dealings, popu- lar shares breaking sharply on an nouncement that the steel labor lead CTS had issued a national strike or der effective September 22 next.
 Much of the loss was retrieved in the first hour with further recoveries in the course of the session, rallies being accomplished on comparatively moderate but seemingly confident buy ing.
 To observers the recuperative pow CT displayed by the general list indi- cated that much of the early upheaval resulted not so much from liquidation of long holdings as from aggressive short selling. Naturally the stocks which experienced greatest deprecia- ton at the outset were the favorite steel issues.
 United States Steel reacted almost s points. with as much for Republic Iron; Bethlehem dropped and Cruci- ble II.
 Oils and motors came next at ex- treme reversals of to 6 points; Chandler Motors showing a gross set back of 141A, while shippings, rails. coppers. feathers, tobaccos and food shares forfeited 2 to 6 points.
 Equipments, in which early losses were relatively slight, featured the re- bound, Baldwin Locomotive and Ameri- can Locomotive representing the chief elements of strength, with which af- filiated issues as Studebaker, General Motors and high grade oils.
 Another reaction towards the close, attributed in part to profit-takng caused a general shading from max imum, quotations, but this was again overcome, the net result leaving few serious losses.
 Bonds were heavy, the more severe reactions being confined to speculat- i've issues, liberty bonds and interna tional steadying later. Total sales, par value aggregated $13,S75,00 900. Old call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Excitement in Steel

New York. September 11.--Announce- ment of the proposed strike of steel workers caused heavy selling and violen, declines among leading industrials at the opening of today's stock market.
 Trading in United States Steel was sc excited and confused that the first quo tation for that stock did nos appear un- tit l0:15 o'clock.
 Steel common opened with block of 12.00O shares at 1ot to 1021s, followed by smaller offerings at 1027s and 102ss, as compared with Tuesdays final price of 1O55s.
 Crucible Steel made an initial decline of II points Bethlehem dropped almost and Republic Iron 4
 Other active stocks including Mexican Petroleum. and similar speculative fav- orites, opened at reactions of to 5 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Over Private Wires
Over W. I. Phelts & Co.'s Wire

New Orleans. September 11.-While the threatened steel strike was very dis turbing influence in cotton today, the market went to net advances and re- mained above the level Of Tuesday g close the greater part of the time be- cause of the movements of the hurricane which now threatens to strike inland through the central cotton belt.
 After opening 10 10 b points higher on the near months, the market slid off to decline of 20 to S5 points. but recov- cred from this slump and rose until it stood 42 to 45 points higher than Tues days close. Late in the day the advance was carried down to about 10 points. It was nervous market throughout.
 The latest storm news is that the hur ricane is about 200 miles south of Pen sacola, still headed northwest. which would bring it about the mouth of the Mississippi river. There is still uncer- tain,y as to it's intensity. but it can hardly be a dominating factor in the near future. Gales are forecast for south Louisiana tonight-Shepard & Chuck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Clark & Co.'s Letter

New York. September Il.-(Special)- )-ln sympathy with the securities market cotton recorded sharp break in the in- itial trading. There was no real req son for this as stocks and cotton have long since been divorced. Advces from the south report no weakness in the spot division The producers havf whipped tie market three times in the past two years and will do so again if they have just ordinary nerve
 ShTewd market readers continue to buy on reeessions and accept profits on ad- vances.-Clark & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
LiverpooI Cotton

Liverpool, September 1l.--Cotton. spot in good demand: prices lower; good mid ding, 1870; fully middling. 1920; mid- ding 17.60: low middling. 15.75; good or dinary, 1410; ordinary 1857; sales 1000 bales including 6,200 American receipts 10000 bales no American: futures closed quiet; September. 1T.se; October l7.s6: January, 1892; March 17.91.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Dry Goods.

New York. September 11.-Cottons today were easy. Burlaps showed an easing tendency. Silks and wool goods were quiet. Unsettled industrial and social conditions caused notable hest tatior among dry goods merchants who are looking forward to protect ing goods for spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Money Market

NeW fork September I1-aiercantile pa- per 5A@A; sterling 60 day bills 4.121s commercial 60 day bills on banks, 412A commercial 60 day bills 4.12; demand 416; cables 416%; France demand S46 cables S.44; guilders demand 3eH: cables S7M; fires demand 9.75; cables e72; marks de-
 mand, 3A; cables S%; government bonds irregular; railroad bonds heavy.
 Time loans steady; 60 days, 90 days and six months, per cent; call money easy;
 rulnng rate 6; bank acceptances. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Cotton Seed Oil
By Assssiatsd Prsss

New York, September 1f-Cotton seed oil declined 90 to 45 points early under free selling on the heaviness in lard and grain but later steadied up on covering with cotton. Final prices were 20 points lower for ocfotre and lower to net higher for iaFer months. Sales Il. 400 barrels 5rudsssolH at 16.50 prime summer yellow Hpa- 4na ssptember 2O.0o; September and a araa S&@A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Bank of England Rx AasaeIafaA Rsssa

London. September 11.--The weekly statement of the Bank of England shows the following change:
 Total reserve decreased f316,000. Circulation increased f330,000.
 Bullion increased f13,125
 Other securities increased f1,760, 900. Other deposits decreased f12.95O, coo. Public deposits decreased f1,43S, 000 Notes reserve, decreased f31S,000. Government securities decreased f15,534, 900.
 Ine proportion of the banks re- serve to liability this week is 2276 per cent; last week it was 2O42 per cent Rate of discount, per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square, New York. Members New York Cotton Exchange Produce Exchange. Associated Members Liv- erpool Cotton Associations. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery Spec ial attention and liberal terms given for con signment of spot cotton for delivery. Cor .espondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
How Liberties Closed
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 New Yas@. srpsegIl CT 11.-Final prices on Liberty baa4s today were: 3Ks, 88.Sst first a-. sl84, second is. 93.OS; fi-Nt zsis, ,5-3O, second aHs. D3.2ss HEtr1 ft%a, 9J.2ss fourth 4As. O3.3e Victory B. .. S0.04y vie- tory 4As, sa.sH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
New Orleans Futures n.. AalsAAA 0aaaa

New Orleans, September 11.-Cotton closed steady at an advance of to IS points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Chicago Futures

Cash Grain St. Louis, September 11-Corn, No. 2, 1.591s; No. ? white 159660: Oats, No. 2. 6s1k@70A; No. white 7oM @1R
 Corn, September l.55N; December 1.271s. oats, September n; December B. Chicago. September 11-Corn. No. mix ed. 1.551a No. ? yellow 1561k659 Oats. No: white, 69%@71 No. white, 671ad704.
 Rye. No. 2. 1.43a44; barley 12sass.. tim. othy S.50d1l.QD; clover nominal: pork nominal; lard 25.70; ribs 2l. .00Q123.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Metal Market

New York, September 11.-conner steady; electrolytic, spot and Septem- Der 2S E October and November 23h@ 24.
 Iron steady and unchanged --~ Anthony S.S7.
 Metal exchange quotes lead quiet; spot 5.75 bid; 500 asked; October 5.S5 bid; sos asked
 spelter East St. Louis. spot 7.32 asked; october 7.37 asked.
 At London, standard copper spot, HOO 2s Cd; futures HOO 12s Cd; electrolytic spot f109; futures f120.
 Tin, spot f279 los; futures f2s2 17s Cd.
 Lead spot f25 5s; futures f25 15s. spelter spot f40 15s; futures Al 15s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Spot Cotton.
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New Orleans, September 11.-Spot cotton quiet and unchanged. Sales on the spot, 659; to arrive, none. Low middling. g. 75c; middling, 29c; good middling, BOG. Re- ceipts, 1S0; stock, 5,273.
 New York, September 11.-Spot cotton quiet. middling. g. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling 29.50c; receipts 12SO: shipments 2107; sales 57S1: stock 105, 460 shipments 224: sales 50; stock 13376l.
 Augusta: Middlng 27.25c; receipts 3139; shipments 115e: sales 567 stock II ,066
 St. Louis: Middling 30.50c; receipts 526, shipments 526; stock 5104.
 Little Rock: Middling 29c receipts 2l shipments 1856; sales 156 stock 10,Ss7.
 Total today: Receipts 5422; shipments 4296: stock 396 930
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
. Sugar Market.

New York, September 11-There was no change in raw, sugar prices which are quoted on the basis of 7.2S for centrifugal to the refiner. The boad reported no pur- chases.
 The market for refined was unchanged at cents for fine granulated. Nothing new has occurred over the holiday, al though it seems to be the impression in the trade that refiners will soon be in the market again, as they have been rapidly catching ID on old orders. Meantime the demand is large so that they will have little difficulty in finding buyers.