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NINE BILLIONS INVOLVED.

London, Nov. 25.-A plan is under
discussion by the British and American
governments under which the payment of
interest and also on advances by Great
Britain and the United States to allies
in the course of the war and also ad-
vanres by the United States - Great
Britain. would be postponed for three
years, it was announced in the house
of commons, today, by Austen Chamber
lain, the chancellor of the exchequer.
American loans to its associates in the
war aggregating s9,647 900 600 and the
interest rate averages five per cent. All
of the obligations are in the form of
short-term notes, but it has been pro-
posed by the allies that they be convert
I'd into long term paper. which would fall
due on dates corresponding to those on
which American Liberty loans mature
Officials said the American govern
ment was not seeking the new arrange
ment. They explained, however, that
they felt that "the present chaotic con-
dition in Europe might be bettered IL
the interest payments were funded. Ten
tative plans would defer these payments
from three to five years, which. it was
said. "would allow European conditions
to readjust themselves and place the
foreign governments reconstruction pro-
grams well under way"
Albert Rathbone, assistant secretary
Of the treasury. is representing the
United States in the negotiations at
Paris Treasury officials said the only
instruction given them was that in reach
ing an agreement the interest of the
whole worlds financial structure" be
given thorough consideration
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26

To ADD PLEA
To DIG COAL.
Will Join in Conference
of Montana Miners and
Operators at Billings to
Urge Agreement.

Helena, Nov. Ex-Governor
Sam Y. Stewart has left for
Billings, where a conference of
coal mine operators and union
representatives is to be held
Wednesday on the strike. W. J.
SWindlehurst, state commission
er of labor, accompanied the
governor, who goes, it is under
stood, to urge both sides of the
controversy to reach an agree
ment speedily.
Blizzard conditions continue
here and zero weather in several
sections of the state is reported.
There has been no appreciable
improvement in the fuel situa-
tiOn.
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GET
5000 WIVES AND
OMSK CHILDREN
Flight of kolchak Army
Becomes Stampede; Is
Trains Captured.

Tiaga, Siberia, Tuesday, Nov. 1S.-tB
The Associated Press. Eight thousand
wives and children of officers making
an eleventh-hour flight from 0msk are
reported to have been captured by the
bolsheyiki, ten miles east of Omsk.
The retreat of the rearmost units of
the Siberia army from the all-Russian
capital became a stampede, the troops
throwing away their guns and command
eering locomotives, trains, and carts in
which to escape Fifteen .rains carry
ing officers and their families. besides
scores of other trains filled with refu-
gees. ammunition and merchandise,
which were blocked by wreckage and
lack of motor power. fell into the hands
Of the bolsheviki,, who followed up the
Cossacks by a cavalry pursuit.
Street fighting occurred in Omsk.
Panic is reported TO reign at Tatarskaya,
100 miles east of Omsk, which is over
run by fleeing soldiers.
Polish troops who have been guarding
the railway are leaving with the utmost
haste.
Admiral kolchah is reported to be ap-
preaching Novo Nikolaeysk.
One year after assuming the supreme
rulership, Admiral Kolchsk today is on
his way eastward facing the necessity Of
re establishing his seat of government
on the shore of Lake Baigal and re-
constructing his army, which has been
badly shattered.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26

Paris, Nov. 2J.-Surprise at the de-
parture of DR.. Simson, head of the pien-
ipotentiaries sent by Germany TO this
protocol, was expressed in n note deliver
ed to Kurt Won Lersner, head of the
German delegation at Versailles, by the
supreme council last night.
IL the treaty of Versailles is not put
into force by December /, the note adds,
the responsibility will lie with the Ger
man government, but departure of DR..
Simson inevitably delays further confer
ences which must be held. DR.. Won Lers-
ner is asked to state what are the in
tentions of the German government.
1t was learned, today, that Won Lers-
ner sent a letter to Secretary Dustata,
of the peace conference, Friday, to tho
effect that the head of the plenipotcn-
tiaries had become convinced that he
must consult the German government
regarding the protocol, especially as the
national assembly would have to ap-
prove the decision reached.
Bound Up with Prisoners.
The Won Lersner letter protested
against the question of the reparation of
prisoners again being bound up with that
Of putting the treaty into effect.
Premier Clemenceau, as president OF
the peace conference, replied on Satur-
day, saying that Won Lersner's letter
made him question if the treaty could be
put into force on December !. owing
70 the German governments action, al
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
N,O,LAWNAKERS
ASKED To PROBE
STATEEXPENSES
Special Session Also Will
Take Up Criminal
Syndicalism.

Bismarck. Y. D., Nov. 25.-A bin de-
fining criminal syndalism, which would
make it felony in this state to advocate
or teach 'the duty, necessity. or propa-
cation of crime, sabotage, violence, or
other unlawful methods of terrorism"
will be introduced. probably tomorrow
by Representative L. W. Herbert. In
the North Dakota legislature, which be-
gan it's extraordinary session today. The
bill would prohibit assemblages for
teaching Of syndaiism and provides a
penalty of not less than ten years i'm
prisonment or fine of not less than Sa,-
600 or both
Suffrage Up-to- Da ate.
After hearing addresses by Governor
L. ]. Frazier and Associate Justice J. E.
Robinson, of the state supreme court,
and referring to committee resolution
to ratify the woman's federal suffrage
amendment, both houses adjourned until
l r. m. tomorrow. The house affairs
committee, after a meeting tonight, de-
eided to present the amendment for ac-
ton tomorrow.
In his address to the legislature, Gov
ernor Frazier urged appointment of
committee of five to investigate any at
tempt by individuals or corporations TO
destroy the credit of the state by mis-
representation of its laws or of its in
dustrial program: also to investigate
election frauds; also the illegal and I'm
proper expenditure of funds; and to in
vestigate illegal acts of public officials"
Can Probe and Report In 1921.
Some legislators were of the opinion
that this would mean n long special ses-
sion. On the other hand. however. mem
bers said to represent the majority fac
ton, declared the session would be short
and that such an investigation as urged
by the governor would be made and
report submitted to the regular session
of the legislature in January. 1921.
An amendment to the state soldiers
compensation law, increasing from one
half TO three-quarters of mill the tar
levy to raise funds. will be submitted in
the house tomorrow
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
NEW LABOR PARTY
BALKS UPON DRY
ISSUE IN CREED
Completed, But Naming of Ticket
Put Off Till Next Summer Is for Short Week
and Communstic

quarters for the new party will be
established at Chicago.
The organization will call a national
convention next summer, to nominate
candidates for president and vice presi-
dent. In the meantime, the leaders of
the movement will organize in the diff
ferent states. A monthly tax of two
cents per capita will be levied on the
membership to finance the party
Approves Plumb Bill.
The constitution Of the party was
amended to prevent any member from
running for office on any other ticket
or accepting the Endorsement of another
party.
Chairman Hayes explained that this
rule would not prevent the party from
cooperating with the Non-Partisan
league and other organizations.
The convention approved the Plumb
plan for government ownership of rail-
roads and the cooperative movement to
reduce the high cost of living.
Urge U. S. Health Department.
Resolutions calling for the establish
ment Of SOVIET government in the
United States and advocating the abolish
ment of the United States supreme court
were voted down.
Other resolutions adopted were:
For the creation of q national depart
ment Of health to establish hospitals.
medical and dental dispensaries In every
Continued on Page Fourteen).
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Chicago. Nov. 25.--At the close of a
heated debate, lasting several hours, the
labor party of the United States, today,
refrained from taking a positive stand
on the prohibition question but, as q
compromise measure, adopted a resolu-
ton providing for the appointment of
a special committee of three to in
vestigate the effect of the prohibition
constitutional amendment law and re.
port at the next national convention Of
the party.
The delegates appeared to be about
evenly divided on the subject of whether
or not to condemn prohibition. Repre-
sentatiyes of labor unions from cities
wanted the convention to 60 on record
against the dry law, while the party
leaders and delegates from farmers and
cooperative associations were anxious
to have the body make no declaration on
the question.
Headquarters Chicago.
The committee on resolutions sub
mitted report, stating that, because of
the difference of opinion among the
delegates, it was deemed best to make
no direct declaration on prohibition but
TO ask congress to submit it to a
referendum vote of the people of the
country for decisions.
Work Of organizing the party was
completed here. tonight. by the adop-
ton of a lengthy declaration of prin-
ciples and the election of national
committee, consisting OF one man and
one woman from each state. Head
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this government might do in the event
President Carranza refused to answer
the note from the state department de-
manding immediate release of William
O. Jenkins. consular agent at Puebla,
held on a charge of conniying with ban
dts who kidnapped and held him for a
$150,O0O ransom.
No attempt was made to cGSnceal the
feeling that the situation was serious and
that relations between the United States
and Mexico were strained.
Officials said the three departments
state, war and navy-were ready TO meet
any eventuality.
The latest reports from the American
embassy showed that jenkins was still
in the penitentiary and i'll and that bail
had been refused him.
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Mrs. Tom Thumb Dies
Famous Lilipution

MiddIeboro. Mass. Nov. 25-Countess
Primo Magri, known to the general public
as Mrs. Tom Thumb and one OF the
best known liliputians in the world, died
at her home here, today. after a long
illness
She was II years of age, and had
travelled around the world several times
under the management of the late +. n.
Barnum.
Countess Magri was the daughter Of
James s. and Hulda Bump.
Count Magri her husband. survives
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creased because of decrease in hours.
He anticipated trouble in this regard. he
said, in countries where labor was not
strongly organized The proposal. under
the compromise Elan adopted, will be
take up by the conference for separate
discussion.
Eight our Day Approved.
The eight-hour day proposal was ap-
proved and was sent to the drafting
committee.
Adoption of the proposal was marked
by heated arguments, but it went
through without further amendment. An
effort by Mr.. e to provide that work
ers should be paid for holidays was de-
feated
The conference took steps toward
perfecting permanent organization, as
fContinued on Page Two.)
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LABOR DELEGATES
THREATEN RUPTURE
OF WORLD CONGRESS
Swiss Member Charges Workers Proposals Meet
Hostile Attitude; Fight Over Fewer Hours
But Same Pay.

Washington. Nov. 25.-Labor delegates
to the international labor conference
threatened to withdraw, today, if their
proposals continued to be met by
hostile attitude
The threat was uttered by Conrad Ilg.
of the Swiss delegation. during discus
sion of the proposed eight-hour day con-
vention, when Chairman Jules earlier, Of
the Belgian delegation, ruled out con-
sideration of wage guarantees, proposed
by Gino Baldesi, Italian labor delegate.
An immediate rupture was prevented
when a compromise plan offered by Leon
Jouhaux, French labor delegate, was ac-
cepted.
international convention, providing for
an eight-hour day, SO framed as to
guarantee that wages would not be de-
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
Trainmen Ask Permis-
sion to Quit, But w. H.
Lee Chills Ardor; Was
Set for December |.
Men Say Mounting Cost
of Living Would Justi-
fy Desertion Of Their
Iobs Without Notice.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Reports
that national leaders of the four
railway brotherhoods, in ses-
sion at Cleveland, were holding
secret discussion as to whether
a strike Of railway workers in
the United States should be
called by December /, and which
gained wide circulation and con-
siderable credence in Chicago
railway union circles, were de-
MED tonight by w. H. Lee, pres
ident of the brotherhood of rail
way trainmen, and by Timothy
Shea, acting president Of the
brotherhood of firemen and en-
ginemen.
President Lee, however, ad-
mitted having received tele-
gram from the Kansas City To-
al, saying that the trainmen and
yardmen there had decided to
strike Wednesday, and that he
had warned them that if they
thought they were bigger than
the United States government"
he had no advice to give them.
knowledge Of the Kansas City
situation, and of similar pressure
from other locals, is what gave
impetus to the reports which
spread SO rapidly here tonight.
Mems Main Demands.
The main demand Of the railway men,
as reported by union men here, is that
of a general increase. independent of all
overtime questions, in the rate of pay
for flremen, enginemen and trainmcn.
1t was said that a quick strike would be
Justifiable, because the situation pro-
duced by the mounting cost Of living and
the length of time during which the
railway mems demands had been before
the railroad administration made IN
necessary the enforcement of the 3O-day
notice rule which normally would pre-
cede a strike.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
Carnegie Steel Mills
Run 100 Per Cent Is
Youngstown Boast

Youngstown. Ohio, Nov. 2j.-The Car
aegie Steel company. for the first time
since the steel strike began, asserts OPP
Grafton at 100 per cent in all its plants
of the Youngstown district. The sixth
blast furnace was started today, and
two more open hearth furnaces, making
a total of II, were fired it was claim ed.
Members Of the Youngstown real es-
tate board today went on record as be-
ing in favor of driving out of town. S.
IT, Hammersmark and J. Il. McCadden, in
charge of the stenl strike here
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
Ohio Governor Gusts
Mayor Who Was Lax in
Steel Strike Rioting

Columbus, O., Nov. 25.-Mayor Charles
Il. Poorman, of Canton, suspended by
Governor Cox month ago for failure
to preserve order during the steel strike
in that city, was permanently removed
from office by the governor, today, fol-
lowing a formal hearing before the chief
executive.
Henry A. Scrantz, who has been acting
mayor since Poorman's suspension, now
becomes mayor He will serve until
January | when he will be succeeded
by Henry Ritter, mayor-elect.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26

Washington, Now. 25.-Like
the miners and operators, whose
troubles it was trying to adjust,
President Wilson's cabinet to-
night seemed hopelessly dead
locked on the question of a wage
increase in the bituminous coal
strike.
After a six-hour session the
cabinet, which took up the wage
scale agreement where the oper-
ators and miners left off last
week, adjourned until tomorrow.
when another attempt, with the
aid of Fuel Administrator GAR
field, will be made to agree upon
a scale that will satisfy the mine
workers. and owners. and. the
people in all sections of the coun-
try. who are clamoring for nor
NAL production of coal.
DIFFER ON PLACING
BURDEN
The proper basis of calculat-
ing the proposed wage advance.
and the ratio of dividing the
consequent increase in cost of
production of coal between the
operators and the public, are
understood to have been the
points of difference among the
cabinet members. DIR. Garfield,
who took a leading part in the
discussions, took issue with
Secretary of Labor Wilson as to
the method of applying the fig
ures accepted by both.
No statement was Forthcoming after
the meeting except an announcement
DR.. Garfield that the cabinet would meet
tomorrow, and that he would not seq
either the miners or operators He de-
clined to say whether progress had been
made. but one member of the cabinet
declared prospects of an agreement were.
mot hopeless"
Agree Living Jump Is 70 Pc.
Secretary Wilson's estimate that the
cost of living had increased 70 per cent,
otite i5ift WAS AcCepleI. 1t was under
stood. but difference of opinion arose
as to its application in computing an
increase III wages.
Secretary Glass said. tonight. that be
might have some very interesting
tigures, tomorrow, emphasizing that
they had been compiled for the public
and not for the committee. He declined
to say whether they were the income
tax returns received by the Treasury de-
partment on excess profits from the coal
Discuss McAdoo Revelations.
Significance was attached to this an
in view of the fact that the
amount of profit made by the coal com
panies during the last two years, and
the percentage of increase in any pos
sible wage advance which the operators
might be agreeable to bear. have been
the most bitterly disputed points IN the
The statements of former Treasury
Secretary McAdoo, charging that many
roal concerns had made enormous
nrofits during his fncumbency. came in
FOR discussion at the cabinet meeting, it
u-as learned, but no one would say what
form the discussion took. The Lever
food control act was not mentioned at
he meeting. it was said.
Expects Cost on Operators.
Owing to the time consumed on other
matters, il was not believed that the
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WOULD START KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City. Nov. 25.-Information
obtained here tonight was that the local
trainmen's union had decided to await
the action Of the Cleveland convention
before. striking.
1t was intimated that, in the event
national railroad strike is called, the
walkout would begin in Kansas City
and spread to other railroad centers.
Union officials here tonight were en-
nhatic in their assertions that there was
no strike pending and that matters in
dispute between the railway men and the
roads had been satisfactorily adjusted"
by the Cleveland conference
Railroad officials also said they had
received no word that strike might
be called.
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JUDGE SETS ASIDE
SECOND DEGREE VERDICT

Eugene, Ore, Nov. 25.-The verdict
of the jury convicting Martin A. Clark
Of murder in the second degree for killing
Charles L. Taylor at Mckenzie bridge,
near here, July 20 last, was set aside by
Judge G. Il. Skipworth, and new trial
ordered. There was no evidence, the
judge said, to justify such verdict The
case will be tried again at the February
term yf court
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
Berkman Deportation
Plan Is Approved

Washington. Nov. 25.-The immigra-
ton bureaus recommendation that
Alexander Berkman, by his own admis-
sion an anarchist be deported, was ap..
proved, tonigha. by the department Of
labor,
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C0EuR D'ALENE LAUNCHED;
HOG ISLANDS goth SHIP

Philadelphia, Nov. 25.-The Coeur
d'Alene, Hog Islands Goth ship, was
launched today. Miss Majorie Law of
this city was the sponsor The Coeur
d'Alene, a 7,S25-ton cargo carrier, was
named by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson after
the town in Idaho.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
INTERVENTION
is SUSPECTED
IN MEXICO CITY
Washington Cabinet Considers Delay in Answering
Demand to Free Consul; Army and Navy
Ready, If Needed.

Mexico City, Nov. 25-The surrounding the of
American Agent Jenkins which has been
thecay the of most Of the furnished the
basis edition Ell Universal Monday afternoon
The quoted special dispatches from Washington and
New York. saying in effect that the next session Of the American
might itself Immediately with the Mexican
aton revivng the possibility of Intervention and giving alleged
plans the American for military advance against
Moxicn
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-11-26
Deferment Of Interest
and Advances Propos-
ed in Negotiations With
United States.
Plan Is to Put Off Pay
ment Till Chaotic Con-
ditions in Europe End,
Maybe ; to 5 Years.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Interest pay
meDts on American loans to the allies
may be deferred until the war reaction
passes" n was said today at the treas
nry. Negotiations to this end are now
being conducted at the request of the
allies. but officials explained that latest
adyices from the treasury's representa-
tives at Paris did not indicate an early
cnuciu sion
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All-Day Session Fails to
Reach an Agreement as
to Pay Increase to Be
Recommended.
Palmer Says Garfield
Will Probably Rule Op-
orators Must Bear Ad-
vanced Cost.
FIRST ARRESTS
IN INJUNCTION

Sheridan, Wyo., Nov. g.
Six miners were arrested here
today for violating the strike
injunction of Federal Judge A.
B. Anderson of Indianapolis.
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May Answer Wednesday.
There was rumor in newspaper cir
cles this evening that the Mexican gov
ernments answer to the American note
demanding the release Of Consul Agent
Jenkins will be given Wednesday. The
American embassy announces that it has
received no information to this effect.
At the embassy it was stated tonight
that no word has been received indicat-
ing that Mr. jenkins had been set free.
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BANK ROBBERS GET $4,000.
Mckinney, Kans., Nov. 25.-Robbers
are reported to have stolen $1O,0o0 from
the Guaranty State bank at Murphy,
Collin county, last night
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DELAY In FORMAL PEACE THREATENED
BY FAILURE OF GERMANS TO SIGN
ADDITIONAL PLEDGES DEMANDED

though that government had known the
contents of the protocol since Novem-
Der l.
NJ. Clemenceau said the supreme coun-
ellis agreement to release German pris-
oners was conditional on fulfillment by
Germany of the eerms of the armstice
Germany had only to sign the protocol
and repatriation would commence.
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FEELS Loss OF U. S.

Berlin, Nov. e5.--(By The Associated
Press. )-privy legation Councillors Sim
son and Grappert returned. this morn
ing. from Paris and held conference
with Dr. Haniel Won Haimhausen. under
secretary of state. According to the
Tageblatt, they reported the entente
showed some small degree of leniency.
but said the impression on the whole was
unfavorable.
"Hopes here and there In Germany
that Americas failure to ratify the
treaty might force Franco and England
to more favorable attitude toward Ger.
many may be considered false" saye the
Tageblatt. Representatives OF France
and England in Paris probably will much
sooner attempt to inflict their decisions
upon Germany independent of the Amcri-
can senate"