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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19
BUILD VICTORY HIGHWAYS
AS MEMORIALS OF WAR
Good Roads of Franco Saved Yer.
dun and Made Great Sommc
Defense Possible.
BETTER THAN COLD MARBLE
Great System OF Roads Dedicated to
Achievements of Americas Sons in
Saving World Democracy Proposed
in Place of Monuments OF Stone.
Df WINDSOR T.. WHITE.

W
Traversing the Campagna di Roma,
Italy. is the worlds most historic high
way. Time and foe haI, all but blot
ted out the grandeur of ancient Rome.
but the Appian Way. in almost perfect
condition. has withstood the ravaScs
OF twenty-five centuries. II stands to-
ing skill and an Endorsement of the
part played by good roads In enabling
the Roman empire for so long time
to subdue every would-be conQucror.
France is triumphant to-day because
she has long recognized the military
value OF good roads. In winning the
victory OF allied motors over German
railroads.. the highways of France
were of vital Importance. Verdun was
saved. the great Somme defense made
possible, the Chatcau-T hierry victory
achieved through the ability Of French
roads to carry steadfastly the mighty
fur,fer her excellent system of high
ways by building a Sacred Way from
hlsace to the North Sea as :: fittini;
monument to her valiant troops.
VICTORY HIGHWAYS
AS WAR MEMoRIALs
We of America are discussing suit
ablo memorials to our fallen and re-
turning troops. Shall such memorials
he cold. useless and often unscemins
sn3.tS Of stone, or useful. EDUCATING
and health giving highways-Nictory
highways
More monuments. perhaps. have been
erected to the honor OF the Immortal!
Liacoin than to any other man. Yet
are any OF these "a beneficial from any
STANDPOINT as the great Lincoln High
way which bands tho continent?
Invests ators tell us that the Geo
rcmiG and moral fiber of any com.
inunity - determined by the condition
or its highways, Not by it's schools,
nor its church spires. nor it's banks,
nor It's factory chimneys, but by it's
Dads! Give Il community the right
Kind of roads and these other indica-
tors OF advancement are sure to fol-
low.
What more fitting monument. then.
can we build in honor of our heroes
than memorial roads? How can any
state, county or community better sta
b!li>e the achievements of it's valiant
sons than in a permanent road dedi-
Gated 10 them" And all Of these to
be planned AMI built so as to form a
great system Of Victory highways
Victory highways. that the lasting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

Wilson Meek. one OF Rlchmond's
pioneer automobile salesman. has re-
turned to the city and has become as
sociated with Smith and Hicks in their
sales organization,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

More Saw Mills In Vircinin.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, January
lS.-The West Virginia Timber Com
panT. of which G. T. Rreecc, late OF
Charleston w. Va, is president. pro-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

G. w. Flick has been appointed as
with the +. f. Goodrich Company, OF
Akron, Ohio
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

reters6urE, nre ba 1aSSTIwaf th Sompa PAM
anu Oldsmobile cars and Republic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19
Sparks from Motorland

Kline Kar Corporation shipped this
week Il carload of Kline Kars TO
Toxic. Japan. Kline Ear Corporation
has closed agencies for Kline Kars at
Method, y. G.. and Ncwberry, s. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

At a meeting of the BOARD of di-
rcCt"rs OF tho Commercial Motors Com
ranT. Inc. the following officers were
elected: Il. IL. Mundin. president; w
II. Harris. vice president: j. -. Berger
secretary. ana J. T. Carroll. manager
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

ounrrics Corporation mt BrIstol.
BRISTOL, VA, January 1S.--The
Marccm Quarries Corporation, recent
~ Incorporated under NirgInia and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

Lane Bowics Company. Inc, operate
n service station for t>vercady battery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

Eeil 2-in-1 Tire Company are local
distributors for the Miller tires.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-19

the convention tho dealers were taken
over the city In automobiles and shown
points of interest.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
DR.. wiley Strikes
AT BIRTH CONTROL

Birth control is a menace TO the
health and morality OF the individual
and to the welfare OF the country, se-
cording to DR.. Harvey W. whey, pure
food expert, who spoke yesterday att
ernOon at the weekly luncheon OF the
City Club.
Although DR.. Wiiey's subject was
"DemOcracy,3 he digressed to speak
interestingly on birth control. the
cost Of milk, the organization Of the
army, and the position OF the farmer.
Charles w. Semmes presided IN the
absence OF j. A. Whitfield president
OF the club. Dr.. Wiley was introduced
by d. J. Callahan
Birth control said DR. Wiley, ''al-
ways results Ia immortality and ire
quently leads to degeneracy.. There is
but one arbiter on the question OF
birth coutrol-and that Is nature. The
trouble IS thai many people want ali
Of the pleasures Of life without ass
suming any OF the espOnsibtAues,.
II should always be against the laws
OF this country TO hand out recipes
for controlling birth. Such recipes
would eudangsr the health oe tndl-
viduals and would Undermine tne
morality Of the nation. The wise
man viii exercise self-restraint ~
have no more children than hesyEant
and than he can ~afford to support.
But the wise man Will not en9anser
his health and the health OF his wife
and viii not 5eopardize their morality
by making use Of such recipes
some people would have freely circn-
lated among married folks"
Speaking OF the growing unrest
throughout the world. DR.. Wiley said
that an industrial democracy, with
proft-shafing as its basis. IS the only
solution of the labor question.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
COURT T-lIARTIALF FOR
TWONAYY OFFICERS
Alleged Joy Ride Brings
Charges Against Marine
And Medical Men.

ANNAPOLIS, Oct. 2.-On charges
growing out OF an automobile esca-
pade on the Annapolis Baltimore
boulevard on the afternoon OF Sep
teFaber s last, Lieut.. Col. Richard
williams. United States Marine Corps,
attached to duty at marine corps
headquarters in Washington, and
Lieutenant Commander D. ". Owens.
of the Naval Medical Corps, VIII be
placed on trial before a naval court
martial TO be convened at the Naval
Academy, II Is announced by authors
ties Of that institution.
The date OF the cUnVehing Of the
court has not been annOunced. bat
day or Tuesday. -
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
SECRETARY WILSON
TO DIRECT CONFAB

In the absence Of President Wilson
from the industrial conference which
VIII be held at the White House next
Monday, Secretary Wilson, OF the
labor Department. viii call to order
the opening session. a permanent
chairman VIII then be chosen b. the
delegates.
So far. no definite program has
been arranged. and Isabur Department
officials say no attempt viii be mace
20 map out q program OF discussion.
The first session OF the conference
viii be open TO the press, but the
DELEGATES win decide whether subse-
uuent sessions win be held behind
closed doors.
The delegates selected TO represent
the United states Chamber Of Com
nerce at the conference are Homer
=. Ferguson. president, Of Newport
News, Va; Harry 4. Wheeler Of Chit
caFo; Ernest T. Trigg, Of Philadel-
phia: John ]. Rasl1Ob, Of New York,
and Herbert r.. Perkins, Of Chicago.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
FREER ART GIFTS SOON
TO BE on EXHIBITION

The rift Of the late Charles L
Fresr. of Detroit. 70 the Smithsonian
Inrtituti0u, consisting Of his unique
pieces OF art and q cash fund OF
81 .0O0. .0O0. with which TO erect a build
ing 10 house his. collection. has prac-
tically materialized and b is an
aodnted to-day that within few
months the gift win be ready for ex-
hibition.
Construction on the building to
house Mr. Ereer's art gifts. which
were donated in 1906, was not begun
until 19I6, The building Is located on
the Nail near the original Smfthson-
ian building, and Is q model art gall
leFy
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
PERU HOEORS W.WHANBLEY,
US. ENVOY, WHO DIED THERE
By JEAN KNOTT

William ". Handley. vino died a
few days ago at Cailao. Peru, is being
honOred by the government OF that
country.
A cablegram TO the Peruvian en-
bassy here today states that the body
was taken by special train from Lima
and placed on the cruiser BoloEnesi.
where it viii be held awaiting 8 yes
sci bound TO the United States.
Mr.. Haudley served as consul Ren-
eral for the United states At COllao
for the last six years. ne was a na-
tive Of washington. he had beenein
the consular service fifteen years.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
KALLIPOtiS GROTTO HOLDS
FALL CEREMONIAL OCT. is

With an elaborate program AZ
ranged. Monarch Charles D. shaekel-
ford has issued a cali for the fan
ceremonial OF KallipOlis Grotto, to
be held October IS. A rocord-breakinr
class Of candidates has been assured
The program wTl begin with a
supper at Masonic Temple. followed
By parade 70 Liberty Hut. where
the ceremonial win Be stared. Na1v
out-of-eoEn officers o. the supreme
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
AB0ElsHEs FARO
ET Al la LEs0VlEE

LEADvIELE. Col, Oct 2-Tha
day Of the Eilaea Eamhling ten 6
ended in 1sadville Al recent cctrt
ruling ordering the Destruction az
much elaborate parapheFuelia soi1ed
ia several establishments here haa
been carried cut and roulotle wheels
and other devices Of the value oe
many thousands of dollars were the
tood Tor q 1peetaculaF 1Qnlre sntFe.
one roulette wheel valued at e1Hoa
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY LAW :
SCHOOL BEGINS 5tST TERM

The hfty-frst session Of the Ma
tiOnal University Law School opened
last night with a, a,general assembly. at
which speeches were made BY Justice
siddons, Corporation Counsel Syme.
Prof. Walter L. Rogers. head Of the
patent Law course; Prof. Louis A
Dent and Prof WiIletts.
An outline OF the work Tor the com
ing year was made BY Prof Charles
Carusi, dean OF the law faculty.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
Old Fashioned Smurnn Runs

The average houSekeeper is well aware of
the splendid wearing qualities of this type of
floor covering.
Remember, too, they are reversible
All sizes from 18x36 inches to i2xt5 feet.
Prices start as low as 1926.
The designs are mostly all-over Persian eff
fectS, as well as plain colors.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
POIsON eRa ron vrnwrv.

PARIS, oct. 2-The days q the
bedbug are numbered as q result of
the discovery that poison gas in-
tended for use against ne Germans
can be utilised g KIN vermin. accord
ing to Prof. RouL. director of PastauF
Institute.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02

Council win bs present. DoloEatlons
are expected NON samis Grotto.
Richmond. Va, and Teds Grotto.
Baltimore.
The next dance of the Grollo band
and drill corps win Be Held at the
willard Hotel, October 81.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
Drapery Dept.

36-in. Printed Cretonnes, great variety of
designs in light and dark colorings, Moderately
priced at s5e up to $500 yard
3o-in. Figured Silk for drapery and other
purposes, rose, blue and tan grounds Regularly
Sl.oo. Special, 75e yard.
Duplex Velvet PortiereS, in combinations of
Rose and Gold, Green and Ruby, Green and Tan
and other colors. There are only a limited num-
Der of pairs of these, and we wish to dispose of
them before the season opens. Regularly $3.50
and $4,000 pair. Special, $3.50 pair.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02

chat tcdl1 ~ ccutFt. ~
tive 81 frrn anrthrs r
CD which TIE p.ev was sens
tuefcl
uedding. Oh uhieh sisters were nflfe5
took place at the homt 1f Ithn ll.ran.
thelr brother, 81 thls cig I
ters were Helen. eroh. aud
ai,,cn. When Mss sarah f.rcr
nou6esd hsr PLAZA 90 marrg lte
tuo aseld6d 10 maze it s 1ilt
diur
The Washington times., 1919-10-02

Wool Art Rugs
VIII afford an excellent means of securing dur
able floor coverings at moderate prices. These
rugs are reversible, the designs and coorings are
attractive, and the rug is one that will adapt it.
self to a variety of roomS
The popular 9x12 size at $3.50, $3.50,
$500 and $500.
Other sizes in proportion
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
Furniture

Odd pieces Of fine Furniture left over from our
September Sale, for Dining Room or Living Room,
at specially low prices
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
FOR The LIVING ROOM

Fine Solid Mahogany Wing Arm Chair or Arm
Rocker to match, coYered-in selection Of fine ma
terialS Regular price, $3.50 Special price, 5000.
Fine Solid Mahogany Cane Back and Upholstered
Seat Living Room Chair Regular price, $4,000.
Special price $780,
JacObean Oak Chair. Regular price, $4,000.
Special price, $500.
Three 3,piece Mahogany Living Room ,Sets-
Special price 5000. =
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
LACE CURTAINS

Whatever your needs may be in the matter
of lace curtains, our extensive stock is amply Suf-
ficient to take care of your requirements
You will find wonderful assortment from
the inexpensive voile or novelty net curtain at
$500 pair up to the finest example of imported
LaceS We invite your inspection.
The Washington times., 1919-10-02

We continuing Hand Erbotsd Table Con
25&8 to 500 less than regular
The Washington times., 1919-10-02
Sums uII0 I.lII.

Poppy De-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
UREL|A RE|NHART
IN PROMINENT PLACE
ORMER MOSCOW WOMAN IN.
PRODUCED PRESIDENT WILL
SON AT OAKLAND, CALI.

N OAKLAND, Cal-President Wilson
as introduced to those who as
embed to hear him tonight by DR..
.urelia Henry Reinhardt, president
Mills college. DR.. Reinhardt said:
"From Washington westward to
ne cities of the Golden Gate one has
ome delivering in person message
& national opportunity and interna-
ional good will. Today we have well
omed with flowers and sunshine,
nth waving flags and shouting
hrongs the president of our republic,
vho has served your country as COM
handler in chief of Americas victori-
'us armies fighting for the principles
If democracy Tonight, with alert
minds and attentive ears, we await
lis message of potential peace.
"Mr. President, we are aware that
our country was founded on faith in
Individual integrity and faith in ma
,ional integrity. AS exemplar of
Americas achievement, we await
POUR message of her present privilege
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
PATRONS OF NEW YORK'S
BIG PLEASURE" RESORTS
IN LATEST STEWART FILM
AS "Mary Regain" Heroine of Leroy
Scott's Great Novel, Anita Stew
art Has Bewildering Role

The merciless profiteer who makes
abnormal profits with no work, the
shallow creature to whom he turns
to spend his swollen fortune, and the
vulture who stands by to rob, all are
characters in "Mary Regain" a thrill
ling story of New York life, adapted
from Leroy Scott's famous novel of
Big Pleasures in New York, in which
Anita Stewart will be seen at the
Kenworthy Monday and Tuesday.
The lawyer who helps questionable
characters to stay within the law, his
lieutenant, the strong arm man in eve
ming clothes;s the woman of light
character, who does their bidding; the
polite lounge lizard" who draws So
ciety women into the net; and the
weak young man with more money
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
Major Henley Coming Home.

Major Donald Henley, son of Mr.
and Mrs. A. A. Henley of Moscow, is
expected home tomorrow from Camp
Gordon, Georgia, after an absence OF
four years from Moscow. Major Hen
ley has been overseas over a year
and it was there he received his pro-
motion to his present rank He is a
Moscow boy, who went to West Point
from this state in 1911, graduating in
1916, and he has been in active serv-
ice during the entire period of the
war. His many friends will be glad to
welcome him home, although his visit
here will be only few days since he
has a short leave of absence.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20

| that the world may maintain in peace
the fruits of a just war.
"Of what use is mans life but to
pave the way for the firmer footing
of generations to come? In the days
of Washington and Jefferson this ma
ton proved that to the people them
selves might be trusted the nations
government. In the day of Wood
row Wilson may this nation further
prove that founded firmly on ma
tional integrity, to the people them
selves may be left the international
relationship of the world. Citizens of
Oakland-our president"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
Baldwin of Seattle.

|
The address tomorrow night will be
of special interest. Bring your friends
to hear it.
We have special classes for univer-
sity students in our Bible School. We
will be glad to welcome our old stu
dents back tomorrow morning, and
we extend hearty invitation to all the
young men and women of our school.
The young people of the parish will
find our Christian Endeavor service
tomorrow night one of interest and
helpfulness. The subject of discus
sion is: Historical Glimpses, of Our
Faith" We have a constructive pro-
gram outlined for the year. We want
your help in putting it over.
The Loyalty Campaign is showing
good progress. We want everybody to
get in line and boost for a big Rally
Day on September %. Our aim is,
every member of every family at
Church and Sunday School, every
Sunday during this month and next"
Be sure to do your part. Get in line.
Methodist EniScODaI Church
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20

than character, are found in this pull
sating portrayal of big city life.
In it Anita Stewart plays the part
of Mary Regain, a convict's daughter
who determines to live down the
shame her father has brought upon
them, and who succeeds despite-a bat
tie in which her body and soul are
severely tried. This picture gives
Miss Stewart new and unsupported
opportunities to prove herself one of
the supreme screen actresses of the
day.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20

9:45-Sunday School. The finest
kiQd of Bible instruction for young
and old.
11:00-Sermon by The Rev J. S.
Bell of the Deaconess Hospital in
Spokane.
12:15-Class Meeting. E. R. Head
ley, leader
6:3O-Epworth League in Epworth
Hall. Nellie Toner, leader.
6:3O-Intermediate Epworth League
in the Round Tower room.
7:30-Sermon by the Pastor. Sub
ject, ssThe Average Mans Religion"
Prayer Meeting on Thursday eve
ming at 1870. These meetings are
warm and enthusiastic. Come.
Our morning preaching services will
be dismissed at 1910. Students will
thus have chance to get to meals on
time.
HAROLD o. PERRY, Pastor.
Catholic Church.
Early mass, 500; Second mass,
1920; bendiction, 1880 D. m.
REV. FATHER M. H. MORRIS,
Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
Church of the Nazarene.

Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Mrs.
Fred Samm, Supt.
Morning worship, IL o'clock
Afternoon service, 3 o'clock.
Devotional service, 1880 p. M.
Preaching, 8 p. m.
During our revival all our services
will be held in Eggan's hall. Services
every evening next week, 8 o'clock.
L. w. GOSS, Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
st. Marks Church.

Corner First and Jefferson.
Services on Sunday:
s a. incorporate communion Of
S. Andrews Brotherhood.
9:45 a. m.-Sunday School. New
session, all staff and children asked to
be in their places at 945 prompt.
II a. m.-Morning Service and Ser
mon by the rector.
A very cordial welcome to all new
corners to Moscow.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
Church Of Christ.

W. G. Scates, Minister. ;.
Bible School at 9:45. A place and a
work for you. Morning worship, com
munion and preaching, II a. m. Ser
mon topic, 1.-THE Early New Testament
Church. If you have been a mem
Der of the church elsewhere and are
just locating here, either for school
purposes or a permanent home, start
right by placing your membership
with the local congregation.
Evening Evangelistic service 500
O'Clock. Sermon topic, "Some World
Principles That Will Endure"
Christian Endeavor at o'clock.
The church that gives you that home
feeling.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
&11.rrh @@'l.5
SmhdB Sctu,ls
Norwegian Lutheran Church,

9:45--Sunday School.
11:00-Services in the Norwegian
language.
3:00-Services at Paradise Hill.
8:00-Joint Services.
Everyone is welcome to these serv-
ices.
F. 1. SCHMIDT, Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
The Presbyterian Church.
Fourth and Van Buren,.

Fourth and Van Buren,.
Wayne S. Snoddy, Minister.
9:45 a. m.-The Sabbath School.
HOO a. m.-Sermon, Life by the
Plan of God"
700 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
Miss Marion Byrns, leader.
800 p. m.-Address, s'The Recon-
struction of Damaged Goods" F. J.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20
Christian Science Church.

OOI IICI I iii U dHU JdChSOH.
Sunday School at 945 a. m.
Church at II a. m.
Wednesday evening meeting at 800.
Subject for September 81, Matter.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-20

Sunday School, 9:45 a. m.
Swedish service, II a. m.
Joint service of Lutherans in the
Norwegian Lutheran church, p. m.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-07-11
President Will Sign Bills BY
Wireless

President Wilson signed" by
wireless, the appropriation bills
Ifunctioning for the new fiscal
which started the Government
year July LIST.
Since he was at sea when
most of the bills became effec-
tive and he did not wish to
see any of the departments of
the government suffer for lack
of appropriations, the President
resorted to wireless to solve the
problem of signing the bills. He
authorized his signature on all
measures which must be signed,
and the Treasury Department
and the Department of Justice
agreed to accept as legal such
authorizations.
This is not the first time the
President has awaited himself
of the wireless to Sign" bills.
He used it once before when the
first urgent deficiency bill was
passed.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-07-11

Ito have the Committee on Pub
lie Information continued to act
as an American propaganda
bureau, but the executive did
not insist upon his wishes.
The Fuel Administration
which created a great furOre
during the war-days by ordering
Ia general shut down of indust-
ries for a three-day period,
which enforced ightless nights
and gasolineless Sundays,
quietly ceased functions Mon
day night. Both bureaus ceased
to function by the simple pro-
cess of having its appropriation
cut off.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-07-11
U. S. To Give Up Wires.

A bill ending government con
troll and operation of telephone
and telegraph wires and cables
has passed both branches of
Congress and will be ready for
the President upon his arrival.
Under the terms of the bill
the wires will be returned on
the last day of the month in
which the bill is signed. AS the
President is expect to sign it
early in July, CONTROL will cease
on July 81, 1919.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-07-11
President To Make First Speech
In u. S. To Senate.

President Wilson's first adj
dress on his return to the
United States will be delivered
to Congress. The President at
that time will formally submit
the treaty to the Senate for
ratification. 1t is probable his
address will be delivered in the
Senate chamber and not to
both houses as has been his
custom.
The address probable will be
delivered in a day or two after
the President arrives here and
shortly afterwards he will start
his tour of the country in sup
port of the league of nations.
A renewal of subscription
now will be appreciated.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1919-07-11

Tourists travel to France
from this country will not be
permitted before next year. The
State Department announced
that business men will be per-
mitted to send agents to any
European country following the
signing of the peace treaty.