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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
LABOR PROGRAM
OF LLOYD GEORGE
FAILS TO SATISFY

London, Feb. 12. - While the
press generally approves of Prem
ier Lloyd Georges labor program,
it fails to satisfy the parliament
tary labor party, which has pre-
pared an amendment to the reply
to the speech from the throne re-
garding the absence OF definite
proposals dealing with The pres
ent cases of industrial unrest and
financial problems as regards
wages and working hours. condi-
tions Of labor which will establish
q higher standard of life and So
cial well being for the people"
radical section of the press, which
also adversely criticized by the
radical section OF the press, which
regards them as vague and un-
likely to be carried out by what is
alleged to be a reactionary parlia-
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
WAR THREAT is
DENIEDBYJAPS
-SimpIy Called China's Attention
to Matter" Chief Announces
Calls Reports Untrue.

Toxic, Monday. Feb. 1O.-(By the
Associated Press )-KijU-o Shide-
hara. vice foreign minister of
Japan, speaking today regarding
the publication of Chinese treaties
with Japan, said that the latter
had simply called to China's at
tention to established procedure
according to which neither govern
ment has a right to publish conf
dental correspondence without
previously consulting the other"
NJ. Shidehara spoke for Vis-
count Uchida, foreign minister,
who is suffering from pneumonia.
Japan has 10 intention to in
terfere with any demands or con-
tention which the Chinese prefer to
present TO the peace conference"
he said Accordingly PGKing and
Paris reports to the contrary are
untrue"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
NEW THREE-YEAR
NAVY PROGRAM is
SENT TO SENATE

Washington, Feb. 12.-The naval
appropriation carrying at total os
1921 100000 for the next fiscal year
and retaining approval of the new
three-year building program OF 10
battleshtps and 10 scout cruisers,
was sent today to the senate The
measure was passed by the house
late yesterday by a vote of 2S1 to
so Prompt action on the bill is
expected in the senate in view of
the short time remaining before
the close of the session on March
4. By the terms of a rider the
navy department is prohibited
from using money appropriated III
the bill to buy wireless stations or
to pay for those stations already
Durchased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
FINAL ACTION ON
BIG WAR REVENUE
ACT IS EXPECTED

Washington, Feb. 12.-More thar
six months in the making. the
great war revenue bill leyying
Sc, 600, ,OGO 600 in taxes this year
and S4.OO0,OOO,0OO thereafter, today
neared final congressional action.
Democratic and Republican lead
ers expressed belief when the sem
ate convened today that the confer
ence report on the measure would
he adopted before adjournment and
the bin sent to the White house is
await President Wilson's return
from abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
PUT LOSSES IN
RUSSIA AT 324
Total Casualties of American
Forces Fighting BOisheviki
Are Made Public.

Washington. Feb. 12.- A cable
gram today from the headquarters
of the American eXpeditiOnary
forces in France gave the total cas-
ualties in American forces in Si-
IBERIA up to Feb. 9, as 10 officers
and 314 men killed. died of wounds
and disease. wounded and missing
in action
The total was divided as for
lows:
Killed in action, two officers, 60
men
Died of wounds. one officer. IA
men.
Died Of disease, 81 men.
Died of accident, five men.
Wounded severely, two officers,
(m men.
wounded slightly, three officers,
so men.
wounded degree undetermined,
two officers and 80 men.
Missing in action, 81 men.
These casualties are being pub
lished individually in the regular
casualty lists. the war department
announce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
BUTTE, MONT.
MINE PHKETS
AGAIN ON DUTY
Little Interference by
Soldiers Tacoma
Strike Ends.

Butte. Mont, Feb. 12.-Picket
activity by members of the Butte
Metal Miners union independently
and the Metal Mine Workers In
dustrial union No. 500 of the In
dustrial Workers of the World, on
strike here as a protest of the re-
cent reduction of wages of $1.00 a
day, was resumed this morning
after a day of inactivity Several
organized bodies of pickets at
tempted to reach the mines but
were dispersed by the police.
Only in two instances were SOL
diers called to assist in dispensing
pickets who gathered ir crowds
larger than permitted by the mill =
tary. No violence was reported
and only three arrests were made.
Those arrested were foreigners
who were charged with obsruct-
ing and interfering with men going
to their work. But few men were
reported to have gone to work.
Delegates representing various
crafts connected with the copper
mining industry in Butte at re-
cent conference in Washington
unanimously recommended that all
the men return to work. according
to George Tucker, one of the dele
gates.
The boilermakers. who previous
ly endorsed the miners strike, late
last night rescinded their action,
voting unanimously to remain at
work
Tacoma Strike to End.
oh
mite agreement expected to bring
to an end the shipyard strike, in
volving $4,000 men in Tacoma was
made by strike committeeman last
night. Its terms were not dis
closed
1t is said that a draft of the
terms will be presented to Charles
Piez. director general of the
emergency fleet corporation. by
C. W. Wiley, manager of the Todd
Drydock and Construction COM
pany here. The proposition is made
independently of any action else
where in the northwest shipbuild-
ing region.
Urge Sympathy Action.
Seattle, Wash, Feb. Fit be
came known here today that three
delegates from the Seattle metal
trades council will leave here to-
day for San Francisco to appear
before unions affiliated with the
iron trades council of San Fran
cisco. 1t was said the delegates
will urge the unions of San Fran
cisco to join striking Seattle metal
workers in a strike to obtain the
original demands made to the
Macy board by coast ship workers.
Miners Leaving.
Jerome, Ariz.. Feb. 12.-Scores
of miners are buying railroad tick
cts and leaving the Jerome district
as the result of the troubles fol-
lowing the rs cent wage cut as an
nounced by the management of the
mines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
FRANCE ASKS AN INTERNAL TI0NAL ARMY
BRITISH OFFER
TO MINERS is
TURNED DOWN
Men Hold Govern
ment's Proposal Fails
to Meet Demands.

London. Feb. 12.-The con-
ference of the Miners Federa-
ton of Great Britain at a meet
ing at Southport today decided
against acceptance of the terms
offered by the government for
a settlement of the demands
made by the federation.
Tha Miners Federation, which
has 10000 members, wants a six
hour day and 80 per cent increase
in wages.
When the conference met this
morning President Smillie an
nounced that the committee hav-
ing the matter in charge had decid-
ed against acceptance of the gov
ernment's terms. The conference
adopted the following resolution:
I'VE reject the terms offered by
the government as not being in re-
ply to our demands"
The British government, in reply
ing today to the demands of the
Miners Federation for siX-hour
day and a 80 per cent increase in
wages, says that in regard to the
demand for a siX-hour day, the gov
ernment, while it sympathiZes with
the desire of the workers for an
improved standard Of life, must, in
considering their increases in the
cost of production in trades whose
products form a staple of other oc-
cupations, think also Of the conse-
quences upon the general trade
situation.
Propose Investigation.
The government proposes a
strong representative committee,
on which the miners would be rep
resented, to inquire into this ques-
tion and also into the cost of pro-
duction and distribution of coal,
the selling price, the profits and
the question whether the coal min
ing should be continued on its
present basis or under joint con-
troll or be nationalized.
In regard to the demand for in
creased wages, the government
says it is willing to add a shilling
a day to the present war bonus,
which is equal to the rise in prices
since January, 1918, and to refer
other demands in connection with
wages 10 the representatives com
mittee. The government asks the
miners to regard the reply as a
clear indication of its intention to
meet them in every possible way.
Must Offer Same TO All.
In connection with the demands
demObilized miners, the
says that must be con-
sidered in relation to the general
question of rehabilitation. The
takes the view that il
is impossible to give demobiIized
miners different terms from those
given other demobilized workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
STATES UTILITY
BODY REFUSES TO
MEET RAIL HEADS

Chicago. Feb. 12.-The public
utilities commission of Illinois has
denied the request of the federal
railroad administration for a mem
Der to sit with the national one in
a hearing to be held here to deter
mine justification for increasing
suburban railroad rates. In a let
ter answering the federal body's
proffer Of representation Of the
hearing, the commission says il de-
nies the justification of the rail-
road administration jurisdiction
over suburban railroad rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
The Weather

Rain tonight, turning to snow
Thursday, somewhat warmer to-
night with the temperature above
freezing; colder Thursday. Strong
to fresh shifting winds.
Temperature at Z a. m, 30; high
est yesterday. SO; lowest last
night, %.
Velocity of wind at 7 a. m, 9
miles per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m, "A;
at a. m, 50.
Stage of water, 2.2, q fall Of i
in last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
DE PALMA BREAKS
RECORD FOR MILE
AND KILOMETRE

Daytonia, Fla. Feb. 12.-Ralph
De Palma broke the worlds auto
mobile records for both a mile and
a kilometre in straight away dashes
today on Daytonia beach. The
time for the mile, as announced by
officials OF. the Automobile Associa-
tIon of America was 2402 seconds
against Bob Burman's record Of
25.40 seconds. made in 1911. De
Palmas kilometre time was 1856
seconds or two seconds below the
record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
KAISER'S FORMER
AIDES CELEBRATE
IN SWITZERLAND

Berne, Feb 12.-German officials
interned in Switzerland celebrated
the birthday of the former emperor
at Lucerne, all of them drinking to
his health, his early return to Ger
many and restoration to his former
power. They then drafted a tele-
gram to Amerongen, which was
said to be so insulting to the en-
tente allies that the telegraph Office
refused to receive II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
ELECT EBERT.
FIRST CHIEF.
OF GERMANY.
Pealing of Church Bells
Spreads News Of Selec-
tion of President.

Weimar, Tuesday, Feb. 11.-(By
the Associated Press) ealing
church bells announced to the peO-
pie of Weimar at AIS p. III this
afternoon that the German folk. for
the first time in history had chosen
the head of their own state.
FREDERICK Ebert, former saddler
and Socialist leader. appeared be
fort the theatre twenty minutes la
ter and received as president of
Germany, those plaudits formerly
marking the appearance OF the
monarch who once stigmatiZed the
party TO which President Ebert be-
longs as being made up of men
unworthy to bear the name of Ger
man"
Despite the certainty of Herr
Ebert's election the theatre was
\ <crowded this afternoon beyond
Seting capacity. The gallery re-
sembled the reiChstag tribune in old
days, with men and women in gala
attire jammed in every available
inch of space. The boxes and bal
comics were also crowded.
Crowds Wait to See President.
A voting by ballot caused con-
fusion as the delegates struggled
along the narrow aisles. Great
crowds massed outside during the
session waiting patiently in the
cold for a chance to see the new
president when he left the building,
which he did Immediately after a
very brief speech of acceptance.
The vote against him probably
came from the solid Conservative
block and a few of the old national
Liberals, while the Independent So
ciaIists, and some other signifying
n lesser degree of disapproval by
casting blank ballots. Announce
ment of the solitary ballot for Err
berger brought a laugh from the
assembly The lone vote for Phil
ipp SCheidemann likewise caused
1nirth.
War Threat Approved.
The national Assem- bly, adjourned
until Thursday. Tomorrow will be
spent in preparing program and
definitely constituting a new cab
met Today's meeting was opened
as usual, with the reading of tele-
grams. from all parts of Germany
and Austria, each of which brought
Skeers. The joining of Germany
and Austria when mentioned, re-
ceived shouts of ecquiescence while
the armistice conditions and the
blockade were denounced. There
was unanimous approval when a
message from Wuertemburger leg
islature was read. protesting
against the armistice conditions and
predicting future wars if peace is
signed on their basis.
Woman Harnesses Speaker.
DR.. Edouard David, president of
the national assembly made during
the day a dramatic address to Pres
ident Ebert. When he was repeat
edly disturbed by an Independent
Socialist, the whole house shouted
disapproval of her actions, drown
ing the speakers words at times.
Independent Socialist leaders
tried to quiet the woman, whose
shrill voice continued to break in
upon the address When DR.. David
concluded by summing up the tre-
mendOus responsibility of the Of
frSe and the high character and un-
faltering loyalty of President Ebert
the house launched into a tremend-
Gus long continued cheer During
the address President Ebert sat
with bowed head and folded arms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
LATE BULLETINS

Paris, Feb. 12.-Vicnna and
Budapest newspapers received
here say that Count Andreas,
former AnStr0- Hungarian min
lister, has left RCrnc and gone
TO England, 10 confer with the
main British statesmen.
Chicago, Feb. 12.-Up0n re-
ceipt of a telegram Of nCccp.-
ance the war labor board an
nOunced the appointment Of Y.
Eyerit Macy rs umpire OF the
New York haTbOr strike.
Cincinnati. Ohio, Feb. r.
Roy Van Tress, president Of the
MctIestrr, Okla real estate
exchange, and - associates
charged with conspiracy In de-
fraud by use Of the malls, I'm
the sale Ct Indian nds, were
found guilty by n Jury In the
United States district court
here today. The jury delibcra-
ted seven hours.
New York, Feb. 12.-The
American steamship Accoma, a
3,iJg0-tOn wooden vessel, was
abandoned nj sea AZ noon yes-
terd V with eight feet Of water
I'm her engine room, according
TO Il message received hero TO-
day from the British steamer
DOngGra, which took OFF the
crew Of the AccOma- 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
Action Now Urgent
DELAYS BERGER DECISION.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Judge Landis
today postponed until Feb. 20 de-
cisionf on the motion of the defense
for a new trial for Victor L. Berger
and four other Socialists convicted
of violating the espionage act. The
continuance was on request of the
defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12

NJ. Bourgeois, alluding TO the ap-
prehension existing in France as
regards Germany, insisted that
there was grave danger confront
ing France If an international
force was not constantly in being
and organized for instant action.
Hold French Risk too Great
The French view, he indicated
was that a society OF nations which
did not include a permanent col
lective force might be a beautiful
experiment, perhaps, but an eX-
pertinent too great for a nation 70
risk unless II had in addition, de-
fensive frontiers sufficient to meet
a sudden hostile attack.
It is all very well for the British
on the other side of the channel,
and with an enormous navy, or for
the Americans, with the ocean as
their defensive frontier, he argued,
to regard calmly the working of
league which did not provide for
an international force. France,
however. being separated only by
geographical line, must receive the
first shock IL Germany should de-
eide to pass beyond her frontiers.
Plan Opposed BY Z. $.
The contention OF those who do
not believe in a permanently or
ganized international army, these
including the American delegates, is
that to create such an army would
require changes in the constitu-
tions Of several countries which
may become members OF the socie-
ty, and that the difficulties In the
way are not of a character 10 he
solved quickly. They argue that
the society could be maintained ef-
fectively by its members being alb
soIutely bound the moment a hos
tile move was made by a hostile
nation cooperate with their forces
against the aggressor. The idea is
by some of the delegates
on the society of nations commits
sion that should Germany. for eT-
ample. send a single military unit
across the French frontier that act
should automatically he a declara-
tion Of war against all the other
members OF the society. who would
thus be bound automatically to set
in motion their collectively military
and naval forces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
POLES AND HUNS AGREE.

Vienna, Feb IA wireless mes
sage from warsaw says the Poles
ave concluded an agreement with
The Germans whereby the Poles
shall occupy Biaiystek, in order
to oppose the BolsheTiki.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
Joint FORCE
TO PRESERVE
PEACEURGED
Plan for Creating Military
Body Presented League
Commission.

Paris, Feb. l2.-The French
government formally presented
10 the league Of nations conn
mission last night, an article
creating an international Mill
tary force.
The contention Of Leon
Bourgeois, who presented the
article in question is that the
international force proposed
must he Of sufficient proper
tiOns 10 prevent Germany or
any other country from break
ing the peace, or il the peace
were broken. To restore il
promptly again by the cOllec-
tive power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
FRENCH POPULATION DROPS.

Paris, Feb. 12.-France's civilian
population in four years has de-
creased over three quarters of a
million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12
ACCEPT PLAN
SIBERIAN
RAILWAY AID
j. S. Agrees Join in Help
ing Russians Regain
Normal Conditions.

Secretary Polk announced at
the state department today
that the United States now had
accepted formally the proposal
OF the Japanese government in
regard to plans for the restO-
ration of railway traffic in ST.
beTia-
THE purpose of the agreement"
MIR. Polk's statement said, lis to as
sist the Russians in Siberia in re
gaining their normal condition of
life, and has been reached upon a
definite understanding that the rail
ways are to be operated for the in
terests of the people of Siberia The
United States and Japan have ex-
pressly voiced their disinterested
purpose, not to infringe on any ex-
isting right either of Russia, or
where the Chinese Eastern railway
is concerned"
Under the plan, which already is
being put into effect. the Siberian
railway system, which includes the
Chinese Eastern railway, is to be
supervised by an inter-allied COM
mittee with Russian as chairman.
In addition to Russia, Japan and
the United States, Great Britain,
France. Italy and China have been
asked to be represented.
Stevens to Head Plan.
Technical and economic manage
ment of the railways will be in the
hands of a technical board, the
president Of which will be John F.
Stevens, who was head of the Amer
ican railway commission sent to
Russia in 1917. A military board
will coordinate matters affecting
military transportation arising from
the presence in Russia of military
forces of the United States and the
allies
Action Now Urgent
THE understanding was broach-
cd before the conclusion of the ar
nistice," the official statement said,
but the problem of aiding the peo-
pie in Siberia remains the same and
has become even more urgent. Rus
sian railway officials have repeat
edly urged the assistance of Mr..
Stevens and expressed their cordial
and special desire that they should
be helped. The associated govern
ments have been unanimous as to
the urgency of the situation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12

NJ e m b er of Audit
Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-12

A 8 ciated Press.
Leased Wire Report
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-22
AERO MAIL PLANES
SET HIGH MARK
ON LONG RUNS

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 22.--Tho
promise Of the postoffice department
that San Francisco by spring will be
served with aeroplane mail from New
York, has aroused interest in the ex.
PLOTS OF the cxpcrimonters in this
line OF commercial progress.
Assistant Postmaster General otto
PracRcr has made public some as.
tonishing figures regarding mail de.
liverics by air in the New York Chi.
cago and New York Washington
runs.
During september. 2.226.720 letters
were carried by the postal planes.
which Travelled 5GTi4 miles. only
II temporary Interruptions were cS'
perlcnced. all due to forced landings
causcd by motor trouble and weather.
There were no casualties.
or IA trips started, 17s were com.
plotcd. The New York Washington
and the New York Cleveland service
was 100 per cent efficient. The
Cleveland Chicago service was os.6
per cent efficient. 1t was on this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-22
KNOTS FORMED
IN The JOINTS
OF THIS WOMAN
Couldn't Walk a Step-Gains
Twenty Pounds and Is
Rid of Rheumatism

Il have not only gained twenty
pounds in weight since / began
taking Tanlac, but firmly be-
iieve Il saved my life.' said AIRS.
Jennie Keliher. who lives az Si6
senies Street. 81. Johns. Portland.
Greg. Continuing. she said
About a year ago / began to
suffer with a terrible attack OF in-
flarnmatory rheumatigu. tn re
was never a minute OF the day o.
night when ! was free OF pain ia
my arms and limbs, and u was
next TO impossiols for me 10 get
any sleep. Ny hands and feet
swelled terribly and became stiff
and were drawn all out Of shape
bis knots formed in the joints and
could not wear my shoes and had
70 carry one OF my arms In a sling
all the time had great difficulty
IN feeding myself and often couldn't
do any OF my housew0rk. NJ stom-
sch also was IN terrible condition.
] had very poor appetite and
what little l did manage % force
down would sour and ferment. Gas
would form and press against my
heart 20 badly I would have great
difficulty In breathing. had the
worst sort Of nervous and dizzy
SPELLS at times, when ! would have
10 catch hold Of something or sit
down to keep from falling lost
weight until 7 nas little more than
"a frame and was dreadfuliy weak.
was in such bad condition no
one thought / coufd possibly ilvc.
and had reached the point when
would have welcomed death, as
4 after trying every kind Of treat
Inent and medicine ! could hear Of
without getting any relief / had
given up hope Of ever being well
again.
Il was In this condition when !
read two statements regarding the
benefits two ladies. who live I'm
Portland. had received from Tan
lac. and decided would give II
trial. After had taken only
two bottles my improve ment was
simply wonderful. and il was al
most like bringing me hack from
the grave. for I have no idea
. - HiD iUNHlNlN iIHf iiN'fA MOI =
than another month. II that long.
have now taken five bottles, ami
tave no pains Of any sort. the
swelling has entirely gone from my
hands and feet. and I am again
able to wear my shoes and DO all
iny own homework. / have fine
appetite, and Everything I eat agrees
with me per r-iy The fact is
arm feeling ~ every way
Aythan ! have ~ and owe
It all 10 Tanlats = | am ~
than kful for what u done for
me | expect to praise as long
az I live" m
Tanlac IL sold in seatt by Bart.ll
Drug Stores under the p rsonal 81.
rection OF special Tsnlsc represen
tivc.--Adyertisement