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New-York tribune., 1920-05-15
Kemnitz Tells
OF Note Inviting
MexicOIntO War
Former Adviser of German
Foreign Office Says He
Drafted Final Dispatcl,
Which u. S. Intercepted

BERLIN, May IA by The Associated
Pressl.- Herr Won kemnitz, who is a
candidate of the German peoples party
for election to the Reichstag, admits in
the Oder Zeitung.' Of Frankfort, that
he drafted the final dispatch to Mexico
in which Germany endeavored to enlist
that country's armed aid in the event
Of war with the United States At the
time he was adviser at the Foreign
Office on Far Eastern and Central
American affairs.
Herr Won Kemnitz declared that he
should not be blamed for the United
States government obtaining posses
sion of the document, which if it had
been kept secret, he says. could only
have done good.
. Foresaw Two Possibilities
II foresaw TWO possibilities" explains
the former adviser, ''firstly that Mexico
would decline because she was afraid
Of the United States, which would
nevertheless have strengthened the
Germanophile sentiment in Mexico or.
secondly, that Mexico would accept. in
which case considerable American
forces would have been tied un on the
Mexican border and Germany would
not have incurred any special obliga-
tlonS. We would only have been ready
to undertake obligations if Mexico had
been able to induce Japan to join us"
Herr Won kemnitz, who also claims
credit for originating the idea of en-
listing MeXlco's aid, continues:
II did not have much houe of sue
cess, as conversations with Japan at
Stockholm early in 1916 had been
frultless. But felt that nothing
/ should be left uninterrupted to remedy
the error then committed. and, as nv
continued efforts to obtain direct con
tact with Japan failed. | suggested
the ufan TO use Mexico as a medium.
as the latter for a decade had been
friendly with Japan
In February, 1917, it was revealed
d! washington that Germany, in plan
hing hef unrestricted submarine cam
palgn and counting it's consequences
proposed an alliance with Mexico and
Japan to make war on the United
States If the latter should not rcmai1
neutral. Japan, through Mexican
mediation, was to be urged to abandon
her allies and join in the attack on
the United States
Rewards for Mexico
Mexico for her reward was to re-
ceive general financial support from
Germany, reconquer Texas, New Mex
lco and Arizona and share in the vic
torious peace terms Germany contem-
plated. Details were left to German
Minister Won Eckhardt, in Mexico City.
who, by instructions signed by Ger
man Foreign Minister Zimm mermann at
Berlin on January 10, 1917, was di
rected to propose the alliance with
Mexico to General Carranza and suq
gest that Mexico seek to bring Japan
into the nlo,
New-York tribune., 1920-05-15
General Gutierrez Named
Governor of COahuiI0

EAGLE PASS, Tex, May ii General
Iuis Gutierrez, of Saltiilo. has been ap-
pointed Governor of the State of Goa
hu!!a, IT was announced at revolutions
ary military headquarters in Piedras
Negras, opposite Eagle Pass, to-day.
Gambling houses were closed in
Picdras Negras to-day by General
Francisco Coss, in charge of military
fairs in Coahuila. Quiet prevails
throughout the state, il was said
New-York tribune., 1920-05-15

court. An opinion is expected soon
possibly next Monday.
Mr.. Wheeler issued a statement this
afternoon declaring that Vice Presi-
dent Marshall "delvcred a deliberate
insult to the Senate whom he declared
before the Virginia State Bar Associa-
tion Yesterday that the dry amendment
would not have received twenty votes
if the amendment had been considered
behind closed doors
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Miss Dale Alexander, of Hastings.
Neb., who is we'll known to many
Leon people, having visited here at
the homes of her uncles, E. o. and
w. A.. Alexander. passed through
Leon last Thursday on her way to
northern Iowa, being member of
the musical comedy "The Onlv Girl
which appeared at Albany. Mo-: the
companies under the management of
Keith Vawter, of the Redpath-Vaw-
ter Chautaugua System, who has a
number of theatrical companies on
the road this winter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Sale-One registered Short
Horn COW, Red Mae, Sire Acme by
GwendOline's Last. Dam Lady Mae
by Red Prince. A regular breeder,
due to calf March LIST, by Supreme
Reliance, sire Sultan Supreme, dam
Madge Sd. One bull calf out of
Mae, sire Weldon Butterfly, tracing
to Choice Goods. II you want good
ones see these before you buy. G..
b. Ryan, Leon, Iowa. 22-3t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Chastain and
children Roy and Frances, Of this
city, and Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Chastain. of Coats, Kansas, went to
Davis City Saturday evening for an
over Sunday visit at the home of
Mrs. Chastain's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. McCalla. Mrs. Chas-
tain's brother, John McCalla, of Gil
lette. Wyoming, who had been visit
ing her, accompanied them to Davis
CITY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Commission Sale-We will sell at
Saturday, Jan. 10th, at 2 O'Clock, a
new wagon, Jersey cow. new IA inch
stirring plow, one horse five shovel
garden pillow, dozen r. /. Red hens
1 dozen Ancora hens, 2 dozen Ply
mouth Rock hens, and other articles
Bring in your stuff.
McKern & Manchester.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. C. G. Bacmeister, of Spear
Vile, Kansas, who recently returned
from an extended stay in Hawaii,
and had been spending the holidays
at the home of her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Langreder, in this city, departed for
She was accompanied there by her
sister, Miss Irene Henry. of this city,
who will take charge of the hospital
at Spearville.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

DeForest Fesler, who is on Gen.
c., stopped off in this city Tuesday
for few days visit at the home of
his aunt, Mrs. Glen Jenkins, being
on his way to Washington from a
holiday visit with his parents at San
Antonio. Texas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

On New Years Day, Howard, the
five year old son of H. B. Minis,
foreman of construction on the new
bridge over Little River on the Leon
and Davis City road, got his right
wrist. The little fellow is getting
along nicely
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

ing up of secondhand autos which
they had taken in exchange for new
cars last Wednesday, selling % cars
to Des Moines dealer. The cars
were driven to Des Moines on New
Years day, and made quite a cara
van But to make up for these old
cars they have received twenty new
Fords during the past week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Ed Kirwin returned to his home
in Des Moines, Friday, where he is
employed in the Quartermaster's de-
partment at FIT. Des Moines, after a
few days visit at the home of his sis
ter. Mrs. Lew Gillian, in this city.
It had been fourteen years since
"Shanty" had been in Leon, and he
found MANY changes since his last
visit here, but still number of his
boyhOod friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Sanford McCutchan, Of Dickinson,
n. d., came in last Wednesday and
visited a few days with relatives and
old friends in this county. He had
accompanied a shipment of cavalry
horses from Dickinson to Camp
Dodge, where they were delivered to
the government, and took the oppor-
tunity of visiting few days at his
old home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

A letter from Mrs. Lucy D. Ray
requests us to forward her Reporter
to Kansas City, having about decid-
ed to remain there for the winter
instead of going to California, on
account of the crowded condition
there, and difficulty in securing &C
unless made two or three weeks
ahead
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey departed Sun
day evening for New York City,
where she will meet Mr.. Harvey,
who will land today on his return
from a two months trip to Colombia,
South America. where he was look
ing after extensive business interests
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey will visit in
couple of weeks before returning
home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Gibson and
children, who had been visiting for
several weeks at the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Gibson,
of High Point, went to Van Vert
Tuesday for short visit after which
they will return to their home at
Granite Canyon, Wyoming.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. B. E. Brisbne and daughter,
Miss Ruth, returned to their home
at Iowa City Saturday, after spend
ing the holidays in this city at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Delos
Acker1av
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Miss Maud Ogilvie, Of this city,
and Miss Jessie Caldow, of near De-
catur, who had been home for the
holiday vacation, returned to Lake
ia, Iowa Friday, where they are
teaching in the LakOta schools.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. Thomas Brown and son Muir
raw. who spent the holidays at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Mallette
in this city, returned to their home
at Washington, D. c., Saturday
evening,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Frederick Hoffman returned to
his law studies at the State UNIVERSE
ty at Iowa City Monday after spend
ing the holiday vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hoff-
man, in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Misses Florence and Helen Har-
vey returned to Des Moines Monday
morning to resume their studies at
St. Joseph's Academy, after spend
ling the holiday vacation at their
|hOme in this city - ~ 40 r. f
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. Jas. F.. Harvey returned
from Des Moines Thursday evening,
having accompanied her friend, Mrs.
Nan Price who was visiting here
Parsons and Miss Dorothy Hull &C
companied them to Des Moines, re-
turning home Thursday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

T. Trimble, sight specialist of Ma
Ayr, who fitted many of the hard to
fit in Leon about ten years ago, will
make regular trips to DR.. Cranes Of
flee over Exchange National bank.
First trip Friday afternoon Jan.
18TH
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Edgar Rowell, who had spent the
holidays at the home of his parents,
DR.. and Mrs. J. w. Rowell, in this
city, went to Alton Friday and visit
ed over night with his grandmother
Rowell, leaving Saturday for Lusk
Wyoming, where he is employed by
an electrical company.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Miss Frances Gardner, who had
been spending the holidays at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Fisher
in this CITY,, returned TO Oskaloosa
Saturday to resume her work as
teacher in the OskalOSa schools.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. Lillian Saddler and son,
Francis jerks, returned to their
home in Kewanee, Illinois, Saturday
after spending the holidays at the
home of Capt A. A. jerks in this
city. Mrs. Saddler is playing the
pipe organ in the leading theatre at
KeWanee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

F. l.. Jenkins, of Garden Grove,
was a. business visitor in Leon
Saturday. Sanford McCutchan, OF
Belfield, N. D., who was here visit
ling, accompanied him home for an
lover Sunday visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Rent-165 acre farm midway
between Decatur and Grand River.
Mrs Willis CreeS, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Sale-Pure White Roc
Cockerels. Price $3.50 IL take
this month. Mrs. e. Housh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Keller enter
tanned a small party of friends at
six o'clock dinner New Years even
ing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

A total of 1892 auto licenses had
been issued by county treasurer J..
Wesley Chew up to yesterday morn
ing, about one hundred of them
since Jan. LIST, and each owner had
to pay penalty of one dollar be-
cause he failed to secure his license
before Jan. LIST. A second penalty
of Another dollar goes on Feb 1st
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Putnam passed
through Leon Saturday enroute to
their home at Spencer, South Dako-
ia, after a holiday visit with rela-
tiVes at their former home in Pleas
anton
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Miss Goldeane Chastain returned
to Des Moines Saturday to resume
her studies at Drake University
where she is taking the Liberal Arts
course, after spending the holidays
with her parents just east of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Wanted-Man and wife, without
children, to work on farm and care
for home. See w. T. Waller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Harvey A. Axes, Of Davis City,
was a visitor in Leon Friday, and
his sister, Mrs. B. f. Kohall, OF
Red Lodge, Montana, who is here
visiting, accompanied him home for
a few days visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Martin Biddison, who had been
spending the holidays at the home
of his parents in this city, returned
to Kirksville, Mo-, Saturday to re-
sumo his studies at the Still College
of OSteOpathy,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. John McCalla, of Gillette,
Wyoming, who is visiting with rela-
tives at Davis City, returned to that
place Saturday after spending few
days at the home of G.. E. Chastain
in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

II. r. Provin, of Altoona, Kansas,
who had been visiting with a
daughter at Creston, came Friday
for a visit at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Homer Richardson, OF
near Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Mrs. Marion F. Stookey departed
Friday for Hollywood, California.
where she will visit for several
months at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. Cora Fithian and with friends
in Los Angeles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

T. Trimble, sight specialist of Mt.
Ayr, who fitted many of the hard to
fit in Leon about ten years ago, will
make regular trips to DR.. Cranes Of
flee over Exchange National bank.
First trip Friday afternoon Jan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Lost-Gold watch between PARK
hotel and BoWsher farm. FINDER
return to Reporter office. Reward
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Elmer Freestone, formerly of
west of Leon, now residing at Boy
den, Iowa, who had been visiting at
the home of his sister, Mrs F. C.
Mallette, of this city, left Monday
Missouri.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

4Found-A lays kid glove. Get 1t
at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Sale-Farm of 129h acres,
Az miles southeast of Leon, on easy
terms. W +, Davenport 22-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

d. A. Meek, janitor of the High
School building, who has been, hay
ing a serious time with erysipelas in
his face, went to Davis City Mon
day to visit few days with rel
atVeS. rsa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Sale-Timothy hay by the
ton at the Shields farm l mile south
OF Leon. Balm & Shields.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Miss Ruby Ticknor, of Lohrville,
Iowa. who had been visiting at
Grand River, came Thursday even
ing for a few days visit at the: home
of her aunt, Mrs. John Dale, IN this
city,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Lost-On December 22nd, lady's
return to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Poland China Hogs For Sale
Young stock for sale at all times
Write or phone Eugene Massey,
Garden Grove. - q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Misses Mahala and Nellie Saville,
of Grant City, Mo-, were in Leon
Monday on their way to GAINESVILLE,
Mo-, where Miss Mahala teaches in
the GAINESVILLE schools. and Miss Mel
lie is student in the High School.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Rent-House in south Leon
Inquire of Jack Johnson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

If you want your wood sawed
pile it up and see Bryan Axes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Lost-AutO crank near Ike Evans
home in Leon. Please return 10
The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

See Smith & DeIkalb who sell or
trade Red River Valley lands. One
fare for the round trip every Satur-
day. Call or write us at either Van
Vert or Dekalb, Iowa. Smith 4
Dekalb. 1:}-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Will press your suit any hour you
say. F Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

The Normal Training High School
Examination occurs wednesday
Thursday and Friday, January a.
Is and 16.
Kate l.. Hull,
County uperintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Sale Cheap-Hard Coal
Burner in first class condition. In
Quire of Chas. Cherrington.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Sale-Five 34x4 castings, two
of them new and the others almost
new, at bargain. See Fred A.
Townsend 8tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

... G.. f. McWhinney,
Real Estate Auctioneer,
Lamont, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Ralph Goodman last week bought
the fine Hereford bull Stamps Lad
from Axes Bros, and will place HIM
at the head of his Her etor' cattle,
and he has secured one OF the best
bred animals in southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

passenger. 4 cylinder Paige auto
for sale or trade for light car. See
Row Smith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Will press your suit any hour you
saw. Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

For Sale-,Forty acres OF land
miles south of Decatur on the Davis
City road. For particulars call on
H. M. Qulgley who occupies the
farm 4ytf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Will press your suit any hour you
say. Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
G.. +. McWhinney.
Real Estate Auctioneer,
Lamont, Iowa.

For Sale or Trade-Ford touring
car in good condition. see Eugene
Massey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Look Here--Some Leon residences
and two farms for sale on good
terms. Jap CeSler. 3-St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Wanted-Wood choppers and
corn huskers. See c. M. Axes
uIlick
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
Wanted-Timothy Seed. Biddison

Wanted-Girl for light house
work. Harley Ellis. 22-2t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Goodman & Mcclure will hold a
Chester White bred SOW sale al
Leon on Thursday, Jan. 22nd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Notice. am endeavoring to close
up my business affairs, and must in
sist that all parties owing me on book
account or note make settlement at
once. have waited long on you,
and must have the money now.
Lew Gillian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

All accounts and past due notes
must positively be paid at once.
need the money NOW and must have
settlement Immediately.
Biddison Implement Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
A Illah Grade Salesman Waated

Selling experience desirable but
ary. expenses and commission; ex-.
Denses and commissions or straight
commission. Good men get
$4,000 per year and up above all
expenses. All goods sold to stock
raisers. tiat
Write giving reference as to
character and ability. *
NORMAN, MFG. CO.,
21-2t Quincy Illinois.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Miss Iris Smith, who had been
spending the holiday vacation at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred T. Smith. near Pleasan-
ton. returned to Kellerton Saturday
evening to resume her work as a
teacher in the KellertOn schools.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Misses Sylvia. Manda and Jane
Folmer, who had been visiting with
their sister, Miss Edith Folmer in
this sister, and with their parents at
GAINESVILLE, Mo-, left Saturday for
Page county, where they are teach
ing this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Dodge Auto Livery. III Call A. G
George, at Alexander's garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chef Smith are tn
parents Of fine little daughte
born to them on Dec. 18th.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1920-07-30
COUNTY SEAT NEWS ITEMS,

Judge and Mrs. Wallale N.
Scales are home for the summer.
Judge Scales recently adjourned
court in Lewiston.
DR.. Edward Coram, of Phila-
delphia, Pa, is home for a visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Coram, and other relatives.
George J. Smith is in the city
from Spring Camp, called here
by reason of the serious illness
of his father, Ernest Smith.
County Superintendent Miss
Margaret Sweet returned last
Thursday evening from the
meeting of the National Educa-
tional association which was
held at Salt Lake City.
A communication received a
few days ago from DR.. r. J. Al
corn who was recently a practic-
ing physician of this place,
states that he has secured the
Harvey hospital at Colville,
Wash, and is now in charge.
Walter II. Lemons, accompan-
led by Mrs. Lemons and little
child, came out from their home
at Boles the fore part of the
week for a visit with Mrs. Lee
mons parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Erskine. After a few
days at the Erskine home Mr..
Lemons returned to the ranch,
his better half remaining here
for an indefinite visit.
Twenty-Five Boy Scouts in
charge of Sheldon A. Stubs,
scoutmaster. departed fro m
Grangeville Tuesday morning by
motor truck for Fish Creek rang
er station. where they will be in
camp for ten days. Fred ErSkine
accompanied the boys as in
structor in field work, while
Bert Pearson will act as cook.
Grangeville's famous Cowboy
band has received several offers
of engagements. for autumn
shows and festivals in various
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1920-07-30

efficiency OF production. War also es
thblishes its higher standards for
wages. and they abide. | wish the
higher wage TO abide, on one explicit
cIondition-that the wage Garner will
five full return for the wages received.
Greater Production Necessary.
want, somehow. to appeal to the
jons and daughters of the republic, to
dvery producer. TO join hand and brain
ih production, more production. honest
production. patriotic production, be-
CAUSE patriotic production is no less a
defense OF our best civilization than
that OF armed force Profiteering Is a
Jrime of commission. under. production
is a crime of omission. We must work
Dur most and best, else the destructive
teaction will come.
The menacing tendency OF the pres
tnt day is not chargeable wholly to the
unsettled and fevered conditions caus-
I'd by the war. The manifest weak
hess in popular government lies in the
temptation 10 appeal TO grouped citi
fenship for political advantage.
II would be the blindness OF folly
10 ignore the activities in our own
country which are aimed to destroy
Dur economic system. and TO commit
Us to the colossal tragedy which has
destroyed all freedom and made Rus
dia impotent. This movement is not
to be halted in throttled liberties We
rbust not abridge the freedom OF
speech. the freedom of press, or the
Freedom of assembly. because there is
no promise In repression. These lib
critics are as sacred as the freedom OF |
Religious belief. as inyiolable as the |
rights of life and the pursuit Of happi. |
hess. We do hold to the right to crush /
Sedition, to stifle a menacing contempt /
FOR law, to stamp out peril to the I
Safety of the republic or its people.
when emergency calls. because secur-
tty and the majesty OF the law are the
First essentials of liberty. He who |
threatens destruction OF the govern.
ment by force or flaunts his contempt
for lawful authority. ceases to be a |
loyal citizen and forfeits his rights TO |
1.-THE freedom OF the republic.
No party is indifferent 10 the wei |
fare OF the wage Garner. To us his
good fortune is of deepest concern and
we seek to make that good fortune
permanent. We do not oppose but ap-
prove collective bargaining. bscause