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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
NJ 'CORM|CK ALSO
RESIGNS; FRENCH
PORTFOLIO SAID
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Z WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.--Eanee c.
Mccormick has resigned as chairman
of the democratic national committee,
and it is understood that he is under
consideration for appointment as Amer
lean ambassador to France, to succeed
William Graves Sharp. Mr. Sharps
resignation. it is said. is in the hands
of the president, but no announcement
of the fact has yet been made.
The fact that Mr.. Mccormick has
resigned became known here tonight,
although there had been no suggestion
of it when he sailed for France two
weeks ago, to assist with work in con-
nection with the peace conference. He
went to Paris in his capacity as chair
man of the war trade board. position
to which he was appointed last year.
Officials at the White House declined
to discuss the report that Mr.. Sharp
would return home, to be succeeded by
Mr. Mccormick, but it seemed to have
credence in other official circles. Mr..
Sharp was understood to have desired
for some time to return to this country
for a rest. after his arduous duties as
the American representative at the
French capital during the long years
of war
Mr.. Sharp, whose home is at Elyria,
Ohio, was appointed ambassador to
France on June u, 1914, and resigned
from congress to accept the post. He
succeeded Myron 7. Herrick in Decem-
Der. 1914. Recently. Mr.. Sharp was
called home by the illness of his broth
er, and now is in the United States, al
though it is understood that he expects
to return to France soon.
Mr.. Mccormick who is a newspaper
publisher of Harrisburg. Pennsylvania,
was democratic candidate for governor
of Pennsylvania in 1914, and was Sc
lected as chairman of the democratic
national committee in 1916, conducting
president Wilson's campaign in the fall
of that year. Upon being appointed
chairman of the war trade board, after
the United States entered the war, he
devoted all his time to that work.
It was said here tonight that Homer
S. Cummings, vice chairman of the
democratic national committee, very
probably. would succeed Mr.. Mccormick
as the committee chairman.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
PRIEST EXONERATES
WOMAN Of MURDER

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MINEOLA, n. Y, Jan. 14-Rev.
William +. McGinnis. pastor of st.
Bridgets Roman Catholic church at
Westbury, who is said to have known
more intimately than any other out
slider the relations of Jacques Lebaudy,
self styled Emperor of the Sahara"
to his family, testified today before the
Nassau county grand jury, which is
investigating the Staying of the eecen-
trio millionaire Of Westbury, last Sat
urday, by his wife.
After he left the grand jury room,
Father McGinnis. who has been in
close touch with Madame Lebaudy and
her 15-year- old daughter, Jacqueline,
both before and since the shooting. ex-
pressed the conviction that Madame
Lebaudy's act was justifiable.
Homicide is justifiable," he said.
only when life or honor is at stake.
In this case l think both life and
honor were at stake. l believe Madame
Lebaudy reasonably came to the con-
clusion that the lives of both herself
and her daughter We're threatened and
believe she was justified in taking the
life of her husband"
Father McGinnnis said he had been
called to the Lebaudy home on many
occasions, to save Madame Lebaudy
and her daughter from "the fury of a
crazy man.
Harry H. Moore, counsel for Ma
dame Lebaudy, announced today that
he had discovered a witness who heard
Lebaudy say. in New York hotel a
few hours before the shooting on Sat
urday, that he was going to Phoenix
Lodge, the Lebaudy home, at West
bury, to finish his wife. He said this
witness would be called to support Ma
dame Lebaudy's claim that she shot in
self defense, and defense of her
laughter, in the event the grand jury
returns an indictment against her.
District Attorney Charles Weeks,
who is conducting the grand jury in
vestigation announced after todays
hearing, that the case would be post
poned until Thursday, in order that
additional witnesses might be sought
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
absolutely False" Stevens

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. fl y
Stevens tonight characterized as "ab-
solutely false the statement by Al
fred j. Smith before the senate com
mittee investigating German propa
ganda, that Stevens had given him in
strucuonS to start a campaign to oh
tain subscriptions from German
Americans. Mr.. Stevens, who is presi
dent of the Commonwealth Casualty
company, with headquarters in this
city, said he had had no connection
Whatever, since 1911, either with the
business or editorial policy of the Pue-
bio Chieftain.
\ lease, with an option to purchase
was issued by me in 1911" he said
and since that time, until April. 1919
l have had nothing whatever 10 do
either with the business or editorial
policy of the paper. In April. 1918. u
new option 10 purchase was given Ia
parties in Pueblo.
Smiths testimony regarding in
structions given by me in 1915 TO start
campaign TO obtain subscriptions
from German Americans is absolutely
and unqualifiedly false, as | have hs d
nothing whatever to do with smith O..
any one else during that time, in cor
nectlon with the business or news de
partment of the paper. Such a state
ment is absurd. because, since the ont
break of the war in 1914, nv svrnDa -
tines have always been with the allies
Except for occasional business trims
l have been constantly in PhiladeInhio
since July, 1915
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
CHIEF Tain MEN
SAY GUI[TLESS
Of bOCKE TA|N1.
Charges Before Washington
Committee Flatly Denied
By All Implicated Grand
Junction News Editor
Also Declares Innocence
All Express Loyalty
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DENVER. Jan. 14.-Alva 4. Swain.
Denver representative of the Pueblo
Chieftain, whose name was mentioned
in the testimony Of a. J. Smith, before
the senate committee investigating
German propaganda, in a statement
tonight, flatly denied the charges made
by Smith that an agreement had been
made with Count Won Bernstorff TO
control the policy of the Chieftain.
AT no time" said Mr.. Swain, did
the Chieftain, or its proprietors, or its
editors, or myself ever confer with any
German representative or ever receive
a dollar from any sourc, in connection
with any policy of the paper.
Prior to the United States entering
the war, the Chieftain, in obedience to
the request of President Wilson, pur-
sued a strictly neutral policy. Ever
since the United States entered the
war, the Chieftain has sustained the
government in every issue, and in ev-
cry line of the paper
Mr.. Swain said the charges previous
ly had been investigated by represent
atives of the state and federal govern
ment. including Rowland X. Goddard,
chief of the Denver division of the
United States secret service, and in
each instance, the investigation had
been dropped.
Mr.. Goddard confirmed Mr.. Swain,s
statement regarding the investigation
conducted by him, and said that he had
been unable to find any proof of the
charges made by Smith.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
Official Peace
Communication

PARIS, Jan. 14.-An official COM
munication regarding the work of a
supply and relief conference says:
"At their Second meeting on Janu-
ary r., the supreme council of supply
and relief continued their discussion
as to finance. An estimate of the
credits required in the first instance
for countries other than Germany, was
agreed upon, and the subject was re-
ferred to the representatives of the
treasures of the associated govern
ments for consideration and report.
"The council took into consideration
the measures already in progress for
the relief of all allied, liberated and
neutral territories and decided on cer-
tain action to provide and expedite
supplies. The councillors were Of the
opinion that if it is expedient to pro-
vide an additional supply of food in
Germany, before the next harvest is
gathered, limited supplies are avail
able for this purpose, without in any
way affecting the priority of the sup
ply which must be secured to the al
lied, liberated and neutral countries.
"The council further agreed that the
supply and relief situation for Europe
makes it indispensable that German
shipping should be placed at the dis
posa Of the associated governments.
The council also considered matters
affecting the food supply to prisoners
of war and the relief of Belgium"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
ONE JUROR OUT Of
TWELVE IS OPEN To
bR|bE SAYS HENEY
Lawyer Intimates Packers
Were Protected By Hur-
ley-Is Sensational Wit
ness When Not Under
Oath

w WASHINGTON. Jan. 14-Francis J.
Heney, who acted as special counsel
for the federal trade commission in the
investigation of the meat packing in
Gustry, was a witness today before the
senate agricultural committee, which
resumed its hearings on the bill pro-
viding for government control of GER
tain facilities of the meat industry, in
cludine cattle and refrigerating. cars
Mr.. Heney asserted that the big
packers not only had a monopoly of
the meat business in the United States.
but so controlled the industry in 9TH
er countries as to be able to manipu-
late prices at home. His testimony
dealt largely with information made
public in the federal trade commits
sion's report. Mr. Heney said the big
companies now controlled more than
80 per cent of the refrigerator cars
and had destroyed the local slaughter
ing business.
Mr.. Heney said when the commits
sion's investigation was proposed.
Henery Needer went to see Edward
\. Hurley, then chairman of the fed
eral trade commission, who promised
that there would be no public investi-
cation, and if an inquiry was made it
hOuiQ NC dlpil5 tCOiiOliiAC HE'S.
= .S-.ssr@rsT estigaS1on was made as long
as Mr.. Hurley was chairman" inter-
rupted Senator Kenyon.
No" replied the witness, who de-
clared that what the packers wanted
was that the public should not get the
facts. He added that during the com
missions recent investigation, the
packers never applied to him to be
heard, but the first thing they asked
for was immunity.
Senbtor Wadsworth asked whether
any prosecution had resulted from
bribery of the commissions employe
and was told there had not been.
At another point Mr.. Heney referred
to the futility of convicting big bust
ness" He declared it is impossible tc
convict ten million dollars, if the own
er has "boldness' and "persistency."
You can bribe one juror out of l.
in criminal case, and it is done" de-
clared Mr.. Heney, who said this opin-
ion was based on thirty five years
legal experience.
go stock yards, the witness said, this
is one of the most perfect swindline
schemes | ever came in contact with
by which Prince and Armour put mil
lions in their pockets, and got contro
of the Chicago stock yards.
Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
News Man IQnorant

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. Jan. IA
c. L. Adams, editor of the Grand juno
ton News, which was mentioned today
by A j. Smith, in his testimony be-
fore the senate committee investigat- =
ing German propaganda. issued the
following statement tonight:
"Alva A. Swain and J. a. Barclay
surrendered ownership of the News
about January IS, 1918, and the paper
was sold under mortgage foreclosure.
The News was thereupon taken
charge of by me, under contract to pur-
chase. l know nothing of the connec-
tion of Smith with the paper. as ad-
vertising manager, and he has not been
connected Herewith under my control.
| know nothing whatever about anv
previous connection with propaganda.
by the men formerly in charge. ana
have mot had any business dealings
with them along any such lines. The
policy of the News was completely
changed upon its coming into the pres
ent CONTROL
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
OFFICIAL T0VI1o;v;EG: IS UNDER DEBATE
House AdjOurns
Bv MQtcheSAn
Candle Lights

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-By the
light of matches, two candles and
a lantern. the house adjourned to-
night, half an hour earlier than had
been planned. Due to crossed
wire outside the building, the house
chamber was plunged into darkness
while Representative Denison of
Illinois was in speech on the legis
lative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill.
Mr.. Denison stopped in the mid
die of a sentence, and for minute
there was not a sound. Then the
general hubbub arose, as members
called upon each other for matches.
Watchmen CROPPED their way into
the basement, looking for candles
and lanterns, but only few could
be found.
~ move we adjourn" some one
called from the darkness. Others
repeated the motion, which was
carried, but not before floor leaders
had secured an agreement for the
house to meet an hour earlier to-
morrow morning, SO as to make up
for the lost time.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
GRAPE GROWERS TIE
GOVERNORS HANDS
BY SERVICE Of WRIT
IRepublican A. p. / ,ased Wire1

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Jan. IA. =
Any steps Governor w. d. Stephens of
California may take concerning a writ
served on him today. restraining him
from certifying to the secretary of
state at Washington the legislatures
ratification of the national prohibition
constitutional amendment will be de-
termined upon only after he has con-
Quilted with the states attorney gen.
eral and others, ne announced tonight.
The restraining order was issued by
the superior court in San Francisco,
on petition of grape raiser, and is
based on the allegation that all acts
of a California legislature are subject
to a referendum and on ther grounds.
Late today a deputy sheriff served
the governor with telegraphic copy
of the writ, sand q representative of
the petitioners counsel served the
original papers in the action.
Officers Up in the Air
Shortly after telegraphic notice that
the writ had been issued. had been
received by the governor, the Nratifica-
ton resolution, signed by Speaker
Wright, Lieutenant Governor Young,
and attaches of both houses, was de-
livered to his office.
Various means of having the action
of the legislature communicated to the
United States government without
awaiting the outcome of the CO urt ac-
ton were discussed, but no decision
reached, it was announced. The con-
stitution Of the state of California pro-
vides that the governor shall be the
sole avenue of communication with
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
HUN TREACHERy
KNOWN To F0CH
Republican A. p. Leased Wlre]

Republican A. P Leased Wre]
PARIS, Jan. 1.-THE four American
armistice representatives left today for
Treves, where Marshal F'och is pre-
senting the new terms to the German
commission. The party consisted of
Admiral William S. Benson, chief of
operations of the United States navy;
Norman H. Davis, representamg the
United States treasury; Edward n.
Hurley, chairman of the American
shipping board, and Louis P. Sheldon,
who will represent Herbert C. Hoover,
the American food administrator.
A report presented to the council
having charge of carrying out the
naval terms of the armistice, stated,
according to the morning newspapers,
that the inter allied commission which
visited Kiel and Wilhelmshaven dis
covered submarines under construction
in slips, which the. enemy thought
would be overlooked.k The report adds
that the Germans contended that they
We're entitled to retain possession of
the underwater craft.
According to the report, the discov-
cry at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven led to
the finding of other vessels, and con-
sequently the new terms of the armis-
tice will require the surrender of all
submarines. already built, and the de-
struction of those on the ways.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
REPUBLICANS WILL
OPPOSE RELIEF FUND

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Hearinc,
on the bill appropriating 500 600 O0e
for famine relief in Europe and the
near east, enactment of which has been
urged by President Wilson as the ONLY
means of preventing the westward
spread of bolshevism, will begin IN.
morrow before the senate appropria-
tions committee, sitting in executive
session
Senator Martin, chairman of the
committee announced today that rem.
resentatives of the state and treasury
departments and the food administra-
ton have been asked to appear for ex-
animation regarding plans for ex-
penditure of the relief fund. At the
request of members OF the committee.
Senator Martin also cabled today to
Secretary of State Lansing at Paris,
for further information as to the uses
to which the money is to be put,
Republican leaders plan to vigor-
ously oppose the bill, which was passed
last night by the house without divi-
sion on party lines. They particularly
demand to know just how the fund is
to be expended.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
Colonies Represented

PARIS, Jan. 14.-(By the Associated
Press. THE representation of the
various countries in the inter allied
conference is still the subject of re-
vision. but as outlined by the council
the allotment gives two delegates each
to Canada, Australia. South Africa
and England, and one each to New
Zealand and Newfoundland, in accord
ance with the allotment as previously
announced to the other countries TAX
ing part in the war.
This is not considered as giving pre-
ponderance to Great Britain and her
colonies, but rather as giving the colo
nies separate representation, accord
ing to their activities in the war Also
it is the American viewpoint, that it
is preferable to give the colonies q dt-
rect vote instead of through the moth
er country. The interests of Canada
and Newfoundland are felt to be much
Continued on Page TWO1
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
DENVER CAR FARE
REDUCED TO GENTS
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DENVER, Col, Jan. 14.-Following
the decision of the supreme court to-
day, in the case of the Mountain States
Telephone and Telegraph company,
that the state public utilities commits
sion, under the charter amendment to
the state constitution, was without au-
thority to regulate rates of public SER
vice corporations in charter cities, the
Denver Tramway company tonight an
nounced that, effective tomorrow,
street car fares in Denver would be re-
duced to six cents, the amount author
lied by the city council. The company,
under an order of the state public utili-
ties commission, has been endeavoring
to collect a seven-cent fare with Il
charge of an additional cent for trans
fers The increase, opposed by the city
authorities, met much opposition from
the public and resulted in a demon
stration on the night of January 2.
which tied up all tramway lines for six
hours.
Receipts for the excess fare have
been issued by the company, to passen-
gers requesting them, and these will be
redeemed as a result of todays de-
cision in the telephone case.
The company contended the in
creased fare was needed to meet a
wage award of the federal war labor
board.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
Lord Cecil Gives Views

PARIS, Jan. 14.-(By the Associated
Press.) Lord Robert Cecil, VINO has
been charged by the British govern
ment to represent Great Britain's ideas
with regard to a league of nations, to-
night gave American journalists his
views as to the actual working details
of the proposed league. 1t was the
most comprehensive statement yet un-
dertaken by any of the delegates to
the peace conference
At the outset Lord Robert offered
his definition of a league of nations as
follows:
"An improved association OF nations,
providing safeguards for peace and
securing better international co-opera-
ton
The basis of a league of nations. as
conceived by Lord Robert, may be
epitomized as follows:
An agreement among nations by
which each nation binds itself to see
that all warlike disputes are presented
to the leagues tribunal for considera-
ton, and the use of force TO accomplish
this, if necessary
QuarrelS are to remain under con-
sideration for specified time and
further time is to elapse after a decis-
ion has been reached, before the con-
tending countries shall be allowed to
go to war. Moral force, however, is. to
be the ultimate factor employed te
prevent war.
In amplification, Lord Robert as
serted that an international army and
navy were not feasible at this time
Nations. he said, were not ready to
surrender their sovereignty TO a league
nf not
would be willing TO allow a league to
dictate whether they should employ
their forces in the settling of a quar-
rel which the league had been unable
to prevent by moral suasion. Lord
Robert Cecil said he believed, how
ever, tha Zach nation should bind it
self to use all means, even force, in
order to compel the dispute to be
brought before the leagues tribunal.
No More War Like This
The preservation of peace would
be the normal, instead of the special,
function of the league" said Lord
Robert. In case of quarrel, the
league could only express an opinion.
because an international army is not
Qeasible for settling disputes. The
power behind the league would not be
police control, but the weight of pub
lie opinion. Public opinion. however,
would be sufficient to insure at least
that any futurew ar would be reduced
to single disputes-that is. there would
never be a mother war like the present
one"
Lord Robert would not go so far as
to say there would be no more wars,
! but he expressed confidence that they
would be confined to immediate dispu-
tantS
In the daily life of any country
Lord Robert continued, 1T is public
opinion and not the policeman which
controls the conduct of the people. You
have yourselves seen that even in
cases where law and public opinion
! clash, public opinion WINS
As to the machinery of a league OF
nations, Lord Robert said there should
be an international secretariat, oper-
ating permanently, to carry on the
| routine business between meetings OF
! the main international tribunal. The
main tribunal would meet periodically
| perhaps every month or six weeks, tC
handle matters of moment.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
Luxemburg
Republic or
Duchy- Which?

LONDON, Jan. 14-A dispatch
to the Daily Mail from Luxembourg,
dated Saturday, says that the Grand
Duchess of Luxembourg, in a procIa-
nation dated Saturday, abdicated,
and that the population, numbering
about 100000, was divided as to
whether one of her sisters should
succeed to the throne or a republic
be established.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
Indications Point To Use of French =
WILSON, and George Both Unfamiliar
With It Number of Delegates To
Each Nation Announced ding
Allies Granted Five Apiece -Unani-
nous Decisions Only To Prevail.

PARIS, Jan. 14.-Respecting
Mondays meeting of the supreme
war council, Premier Clemenceau
said:
"We finished, first of all, with
the armistice, and there, think, we
did good work. Then we continued
our examination of the procedure
for the conference, notably the rep
resentation of the small powers. As
to the conference itself, which
should meet on Thursday, it had
to be postponed until Saturday, on
account of the absence of the ItaI-
ian premier, Signor Orlando"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-01-15
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DIRIGlBLE FORCED TO LIGHT

BRUNSWICK. Ga, Jan. 1.-THE
C-1. the navy dirigible which is on a
voyage from Far Rockaway, New
York. to Key West, Florida, arrived
here late today after having been de-
layed by rudder trouble, which forced
il to descend yesterday at Georgetown,
South Carolina The flight will be
continued tomorrow.