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New-York tribune., 1919-01-27
BernstorG Insists
Germany Is Qualified
For Place in League

BERLIN, Jan. 2S.-(By The Asso.
ciated Press. The Foreign Office is
greatly interested in press dispatches
from Paris to-day saying that Germany
and Russia arc only to be admitted to
the league of nations when their polit
ical situations have reached stability.
Count Won Bcrnstorf to-day informed
The correspondent that Foreign Office
officials and other high personages are
unanimously Of the opinion that this
situation, If it has not already been
attained, viii be compile etely solved with
the meeting Of the Assembly.
"'t is true that there is much eco
monte REORGANIZATION in Germany to-
DAY" said Count Won Bernstorf. "but
the orderincss Of the elections Last
Sunday affords evidence Of stability in
political conditions which is highly
gratifying 10 us.
BoIshcvism's End Near
n IL too carly TO say that commun-
'sn, or boighcyjsm IL quite killed but
undoubtedly the determined moastres
taxen against IT by the provisional gov
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27
Says Russia Needs League

Horace Meyer Kallen. speaking at
Cooper Union last night, declared that
the league Of nations was necessary to
Russia and that Russia was necessary
10 the league OF nations. A victim Of
internal strife, Russia would fall an
easy prey to rapacious nations un.
restrained by such league, he said
while the admission Of Russia to il
would be .he hnal proof that the league
was founded in good faiths
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27
British Rail Strike
Is Threatened Foj. 9:
Shipymd Yie-Up To-dos

LONDON. Jan. 6.-industrial fey
ment continues. Another conference
OF the Railway Union. representing
nearly the whole kingdom. was he'll IN
LONDON to-day and a strong feeling
was expressed regarding the govern
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27
Continued from page 1

views of the governments they repre-
sented. If no meeting took place on
Princes Islands it would then be
for the council to say what the next
step with reference to Russia would be
Concerning the opposition in some
quarters to inviting the Russian fac
tions to Princes Islands, NJ. Pichor
said:
Evidently that grew out Of the as
sumption that the invitation to all the
Russian elements was equivalent to
recognition of the Bolshevist govern
ment But that is not the case. The
invitation was to all factions. in an cf-
fort to bring them together, and the
bolsheviki among the rest, as they have
de facto existence. There was no in
tention of recognizing the Bolsheviki
or any other faction.'
Have de Facto Existence
When asked il they were de facto
government Minister Pichon answered
"Ihey have de facto existence. and
this has led to their being invited with
the others"
Concerning the various interests in
Syria and Arabia, NJ Pichon expresse d
the belief that "all can be reconcile d
by mutual concession"
In reply to the question as to how
long it would be before there was an
agreement on the league of nations he
said: "That is difficult to say before
we have full plan. The drafting will
be the work of committee, and then
the conference must pass on the work
But it is evident that there will be an
agreement on a common PLAN
Speaking of claims for reparation, NJ
Pichon said that France and all the
other countries interested were prepar-
ing data, but it would take some time
to arrive at exact figures. The pub
llshed reports concerning the amount
Of the claims varied, and it was impos
slble, the minister added. to give the
exact figures at present.
League Issue Causes No Delay
Territorial questions, he went on
were beginning to be considered now
in connection with the various oues.
tions before the council. AS to the
possibility of the discussion of the
league of nations delaying territorial
adjustments he said: "Not at all, as
the examination OF the two questions
proceeds along parallel lines"
Relative TO the French attitude
toward the holding of the left bank of
the Rhine, NJ. Pichon declared that va
rlous published reports were prema-
ture and more or less Incorrect When
his attention was called to remarks
which Marshal toch had recently made
on the subject NJ. Pichon said: "Mar-
shal Foch spoke in his personal ca
paclty on this subject, and it has not
yet been considered here"
With respect to the consideration Of
disarmament, the minister said that il
was part of the discussion of the
league of nations, but beyond that had
not been taken up.
NJ. Pichon said there was no obiec-
tlon to using the views he had ex-
pressed as coming from him, and added
that as former journalist himself he
desired to aid his colleagues in every
way IN the performance OF their duties.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27
Labor Scrutinizes Progress

Labor is following the developments
IN this field with especial interest, be
cause it reasons that its power will in
crease proportionately to the rapidity
with which ports, railways and rivers
are internationalized. The labor lead
ers have the ear Of the conference and
are exerting much influence upon the
situation.
1t is probable that as soon as the
inter-Allied commission reports ON the
German military situation perhaps
even carlicr@the blockade viii partly
or wholly be lifted. All reports have
shown that it is necessary to lift the
blockade and break down the food walls
OF Central Europe.
Much Of the present unrest and
growth of Bolshcvism is due, experts
say, to the unevenness Of food distribu-
ton. Some sections not only have suf-
ficient food for sclf-support, but are
IN position to export to sections that
are extremely short.
Turkish Situation Serious
Constantinople is reported to be in a
frightful economic state, while sections
of Bulgaria have more food than neces-
sary. Those who opposed the raising
of the blockade based their objection
on the ground that the Allies we're not
sufficiently informed as to the state of
the German armies and the German
munitions supply.
Certainly the next fortnight will
bring forth important decisions affect
ing the economic position of Europe,
and any economic decisions are bound
to influence the political situation.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27
agreement that such policy would be
impossible here.
All Classes Want Alcohol.


There is feeling Of relief. at the
fact that the Willingness to undertake
such experiments IS confined 20 Amer
lea. but the announcement of the sue
cess Of prohibition in the United
States. coupled with the statement on
Nj. NooVer's policy seems to have led
the public to the belief that the two
facts are related.-
There is general resentment aQd
even suspicion OF foreign interterehes
with the Englishman's right to drink
if he wishes. Despite al the domestic G
nrobiems OF the present moment II
has been impossible 70 eseaNe this
drink question. I know nothing which
has ever given such general offence 10
this country as the failure to mitigate
drink restrictions following the armis-
tice The protests are rs loud and
vigorous in exclusive clubs as among
the workmer. "Alcohol IS rot neces-
sary in the American climate. bU1 il
is here. The influenza epidemic was
largely due to the absence OF whis-
key Is remark heard frequently in
all kinds OF places. Naturally, Mr.
Hoovers popularity has waaed verY
considerably.
Strike Situation Easier
AS rTGATlS SlllheS. ttt 81 -AtA llvii
among the electricians is much easier
to-day, both sides making efforts for
settlement. while after several weeks
Of striking the BARRIERS hfvc submitted
to arbitration. Labor Minister Sir
Robert Thornc has met thc boiler
makers and shipWrigh5s. who are
striking for iorty- y-seven- hour week,
and there are some hopes OF settle
ment.
The police still insist on a strike
ballot unless the government rccog
nzes their union by Monday, but pub
lie opinion is strongly against a body
like the police striking, as we'll as
against the official attitude on the sit
uation along the Clyde where gen
eral strike of the workers is imminent
for shorter hours.
The situation is still grave. although
the Ministry Of Labor is mafiAg great
efforts to mediate. All arrangements
for strike have been made br the
Belfast shipworkers and the aulhori-
ties have gone to the length cf having
soldiers in readiness TO quoll dlsor-
'ders
Despite the seriousness Of all these
troubles. taken in the aggregate. the
general situation is, nevertheless, bot
ter than it was two or three days ago.
Allied With this subject, indications Of
q considerable increase i'm tho pay of
the army and navy in the near future
are aiding III the Improvement.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27

cred sufficiently from his illness to be
present
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27

ence as Minister of Munitions makes
him an extremely valuable member Of
the commission. Naturally. American
opinion leans toward rapid demobiliza-
tion-some consider il too rapid-be-
cause American responsibility n the
international situation Will extend
over a considerable period
Under the league OF nations scheme,
toward which the French attitude has
changed profoundly curing recent
weeks, great labor and economic ques-
tions are being considered. British
spokesmen have become vigorous advo-
Gates Of the policy which they believe
viii strengthen the British Empire.
even though they are forced to make
material concessions in obtaining its
adoption
American Cooperation Valued
The British want American co0pera-
tion above any territorial plum they
might draw out Of the war.
In fact, all European Allies feel they
must work 10 keep American influence
strong on this side The growth OF
French support Of the society of ma
tons idea has been rapid IN the iN<S
fortni gh1.
With the mushroom growth q a
group Of new independent states, the
desire for fresh international reguia-
tons is strikingly apparent in Europe
and the atmosphere is suitable for the
successful development of league Of
nations. Thus there is profound in
terest regarding the decisions the con-
ference win reach on control Of inter
nstion~lports, waterways and railways.
The Czccho-Slovaks are less inter
ested i'm whether the Panama Canal or
the Syrian ports are under intcrna-
tional control than they are in whether
they must maintain separate railway
system. No people are studying this
feature of the problems of the peace
conference closer than the British, who
have interests involved in all parts
OF the world.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27

which have commanded the admira-
/ ION 1,f thn ,un,-l
New-York tribune., 1919-01-27

en- imposed Oh neutrals. and ever
cecmy countries Ike Germany.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
Gard of Thanks.

On last Friday night about nine
o'clock the pastor and wife Of the
colored Baptist church were sitting
in their quiet chamber when they
heard several voices at their door
singing, "Somebody Cares For Me-"
and on opening the door they were
pleasantly surprised to find thirty
one members and friends storming
them with flour, meal, meat, pota-
toes, sugar, coffee, salt, soda, soap,
canned goods, dried fruit and other
nice things. The pastor has been
with this church 19 years and they
are proving during this time Of high
cost of living that they appreciate
his services. We feel very grateful
to them. Bro. James Stewart was
the leader of this great storm.
G. Cross and wife.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11

the world at large as the apostle of
justice and right, the champion of
freedom and liberty; the incarna-
ton of truth always open and above
board, the defender of the ideals of
humanity, the savior of democracy.
His voice in the worlds councils
commands universal respect.
We simply dare not fall short of
is world position. We must hold
up his hands to the last gasp. We
must support him to the last dollar,
we must vindicate his worlds es-
TEEN.
We must make this last Victory
liberty Loan a tremendous success,
Failure to do so means eternal
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
A TRIUMPH OF TRUTH

Not the least by any means Of the
triumphs of Americas participation
in the world war was the triumph OF
truth. The triumph of open handed
American policies pitted against
the scheming and spying and sub
terfuge of Prussianism.
Germany, for years, had main
tanned a system of insidious propa-
ganda, not only throughout all Eur
ope but in America. She had sought
o poison the minds of all the peo-
les of earth, nation by nation, the
ne against the other.
Money had flowed like water
through her subterranean channels
of INSTRUMENTATION. Cost was count
ed least. Results were always held
paramount, whether attained by fair
means or foul. Deceit, deception,
lies, Misrepresentation, were her
itock in trade.
And in the end they failed her to
the last one.
Forty years Of planning, careful
secretive, thorough to the last let
ter of efficiency, preceded her
throwing down of the gauge of bat
tie. Nothing had been overlooked
hat made for her quick and deci-
sive victory.
Save for sturdy little Belgium at
the outset, and the predominant
rength of Uncle Sam at the last
oment, another story might have
been told.
Today Germany stands branded
before the world as the epitome of
all that was possible in the way of
treachery. All that was conceivable
4 the way of atrocity. All that was
hateful and vile in the way of out
age and pillage. All that an hon
orable, self respecting nation could
not possibly be.
And Uncle Sam is recognized BY
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
Resolutions Adopted BY Bangor,
Maine, Chamber Of Commerce.

Whereas, The Bangor Chamber
of Commerce feels that the country
is facing grave situation in regard
to public utilities,
And Whereas they feel that all
citizens are vitality interested in the
well-being Of the public utilities,
And Whereas they feel chat on
their organization and on similar or
CARNATIONS throughout this entire
country rests a grave Responsibility
in this regard.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Re-
solved:
That the Bangor Chamber of
Commerce realizing that their duty
is to study the question both in the
State Of Maine and elsewhere, de-
sires to make known to their mem
hers and to the citizens Of this com
munity the result Of their study.
That as a result Of that study the
Bangor Chamber of Commerce finds
that substantial part Of the funds
of the savings banks is invested in
bonds of public utilities; that the
-depositors Of Mutual Savings Banks
are in reality part owners Of every
such investment. That the same is
true of the Life Insurance Compan-
les both as to investments and own
'ership. That the present and fu-
ture well-being Of every community
is directly dependent upon the sue
cessful running and further devel-
opment Of the Public Utilities oper-
ating in their locality. That every
such community should be anxious
to see that the conditions under
which such Public Utilities are OPP
Grating are such as to allow the
Companies sufficient revenue to
properly protect the public from ac-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
ARE YOU INTERESTED In THE WELFARE
OF YOUR PUBLIC UTILITIES?

cidents, to keep their lines in good
condition, to render efficient SER
vice to the public, to make further
needed developments, and to safely
guard the property ownership Of the
investing public.
The Bangor Chamber Of Com
merce feels that mucn graver re-
sponsibility rests with the Public
Service Commissions; that their
sworn duty is to see that the Public
Utilities are properly and efficiently
run; that they are responsible foi
the credit, continuity and general
well being Of the Public Utilities
That every Public Service Commits
sion should be upheld and backed
where they have recognized such
responsibility. That where Com
missions have not so recognized this
duty the public should insist that
they do.
The Bangor Chamber Of Com.
merce urges every Board Of Trade
in the State Of Maine to start al
once study Of this question tc
urge the National Chamber of Com
merce at Washington to give space
in "The Nations Business" to this
question, to ask the National Cham,
Der of Commerce to urge every
member Of the National Association
to study this question and to make
known through publicity in the same
channels the result of this study.
The Bangor Chamber of Com
merce also urges the. Bangor Rotary
Club to take this up with their Ma
tional Association in the same man
ner. The Bangor Chamber Of Com
merce feels that an intelligent study
Of this question by the business mer
of the country, with a campaign Of
publicity as to the results of this
study will aid greatly in solving
rightly this very grave problem"
ADVERTISEMENT
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
PRESIDENT WILSON RETURNS
TO FRANCE.

President Wilson sailed last We'd
nesday aboard the George Wash
ington on his return trip to France
where he will remain until the final
peace treaty is arranged. In his
final speech before sailing, delivered
in New York, he announced that he
would carry to Paris the assurance
that the American people were
heartily in sympathy with League
of Nations plan in spite of the OPP
position in Congress.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
PROMINENT COUPLE WE'D.

Mr.. Thomas Stone Robertson, of
Bethel, Bath county, and a brother
of Mr.. A. H. Robertson, of this city,
was united in marriage on last We'd
nesday TO Miss Katherine Cochran,
of Lexington. The bride is said to
be most charming and talented
woman and for number of years
director of the Lexington College OF
Music. The groom is a wealthy land
owner of Bath county and has many
friends in this county who are ex-
tending hearty congratulations.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
BLACK DEVIL" BRINGS BACK
HUN TROPHIES.

Phil Cunningham, of this county,
who was with the "Black Devils, I"
the negro regiment that helped in no
small degre to whip the Germans,
has arrived home. He brought with
him many trophies and stated that he
"jes' nacheraly took them away from
them Huns" Citizens, irrespective
of color, are giving him a warm re-
ception.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11

OOO,UOO has been begun by the Bu-
rcau Of Internal Revenue. This is
the estimated yield Of the new reve-
nue. bill. The income tax provisions
of the act reach the pocket book
of every single person in the United
States whose net income for 1918
was 81 900, or more, and of every
married person whose net income
was $4,000 or more. Persons whose
net income equalled or exceeded
these amounts, according to their
marital status, must file return of
income with the collector of internal
revenue for the district in which
they live on or before March Is.
Here is what will happen if they
don't: for failure to file return On
time, fine of not more than $1,000
and an additional assessment Of %
per cent Of the amount of tax due.
For "willfully refusing" to make
return on time, fine not exceed
ing $4,000, or not exceeding one
years Imprisonment, or both.
For making a false or fraudulent
return, fine of not more than &c..
900, or Imprisonment for not more
than one year, or both, together with
an additional assessment of so per
cent Of the amount Of tax evaded.
For failure to pay the tax on time,
fine of not more than 800 and an
additional assessment of 5 per cent
Of the amount Of tax unpaid, plus 1
percent interest for each full month
during which it remains unpaid.
In addition to the $1,000 and 49,
600 personal exemptions, taxpayers
are allowed an exemption of 5000
for each person dependent upon
them for chief support if such per-
son is under Is years of age, and in
capable of self-support. Under the
1917 act, this exemption was allow
ed only for each dependent "child."
The head of family-one who sup
ports one or more persons closely
connected with him by blood rela-
tionship, relationship by marriage,
or by adoption-is entitled to all ex-
emptions allowed a married person.
The normal rate of tax under the
new act is per cent of the first
$4,000 of net income above exemp-
tons, and II per cent of the net in
come in excess Of $4,000. Incomes
in excess of $4,000 are subject also
to a surtax ranging from per cent
of the amount of the net income be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 to IS per
cent of the net income above 81, 000,-
900.
Payments Of the tax may be made
in full at the time Of filing return or
in four installments, on or before
March Is, on or before June ID, on
or before September Is, and on or
before December Is.
Revenue officers will visit every
county in the United States to aid
taxpayers in making out their re-
turns. The date of their arrival and
the location Of their offices may be
ascertained by inquiring at offices
of collectors of internal revenue, at
postoffices, and banks. Failure to
see these officers, however, does
not relieve the taxpayer of his obi
cation to file his return and pay his
tax within the time specified by law.
In this case taxpayers must seek
the Government, not the Government
the taxpayer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
There are two ways of spending

There are two ways of spending
a dollar. You can spend it at home,
gain an easy conscience, make an
other friend and perhaps get the
dollar back tomorrow or you send it
away, feel that you have sinned, Of
fend the home merchant and forever
lose the dollar and the blessed in
fuence for good to yourself and
neighbor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11
SELLS "oLDsv

Mr.. w. B. Day, local agent, de-
livered the following cars last week
"a handsome Oldsmobile Eight to
Miss Elizabeth Judy, of Sharpsburg,
and an Oldsmobile Six to Mr.. W. J.
Manley, of Bath county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11

If woman has anything worth
telling she Tells It; and if she has
anything worth showing, she Shows
IT,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-03-11

shame for us, individually, before
he world.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-04-29

tays. dim viii be nt home oftcncr
and longer aftcr July ID
bvyabond
Engagement
Mr. ana Mrs n Abingdon Kldwcli
announce the engagement Of their
daughter, Miss isabelle. TO Mr. A. Lit
tiecaHh. The we'll known actor now
taking ficketa et tho Gem Movie Thu
wedding viii como right after the
YOUNG couple have saved enough
money 10 pay the first months rent
and tho first inHtailmont on furniture.
Buyabond
HOME FROM SCHOOL
Miss Mildred and Master Jimmie
son and daughter. or ns we shsuld
have said daughter ana son of MI
and Mrs. z. NJ. Is My. have returned
homo from school. They viii ROMAN
several days. Measles
Buyahond
N nine. tcn,hs ~ the people aneni nr
much timv holding ~ their rociai
position The other tenth would have "a
go 20 WORK.