The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-04-08

nouncement comes from his govern
ment that the present rioting and COM
mun1stic demonstrations will be con-
trolled as easily as were the Sparta
eide outbreaks. Observers who have
been warning that renewal of war
in Europe was imminent and that 1t
needed but spark, are firm in the be-
lief that the spark has been applied.
Meanwhile the kaiser in his Holland
retreat, is saving wood literally. The
erstwhile crown prince is reported run
ming around In G. '"les alternately buoy
ed and depressed W the course of
events. Holland has doubled the guards
surrounding the residences of the two.
Firm in her determination not to abate
the right of sanctuary to which she
claims they are entitled, she also seems
equally disposed not to permit them
to escape or to become active partici-
pants In any Of the affairs of the dis
turbed area.
In the race for presidential n0mina-
tons the Minnesota primary furnished
test of strength and a new basis for
forming theories. Unless verified re-
turns change the figures Wood will be
shown to have carried every county
in the state but two. His lead appears
to be 80 per cent over his nearest COM
petitOr, Senator Johnson, with nearly
four times as many votes as Lowden.
although Minnesota is the native state
of the Illinois governor. This disposes
of prediction that soldier candidate
would be defeated in an agricultural
state. which though additionally Re
publican President Wilson almost car
ried III 1916, the claim being made
that the kept us out Of war" issue
contributed largely to his strength.
Much significance is also attached to
the comparatively large vote in the
primary for Herbert Hoover, whose
name it was necessary to paste or
write upon the ballot. 1t is taken as
an evidence of his strength with indie
pendent Republicans. The Wood forces
regard the Minnesota result as an au-
curry of success, in South Dakota.
Mr.. Bryan has announced himself in
favor of primary instructions while
Mr.. McAdoo is against them. The
former thinks that general opposition
to instructions savors of reaction
against the primary system. Inciden-
tally Bryan makes 1t clear that he is
not candidate for the Democratic
nomination, neither is he running away
from it. His attitude seems to be that
he is not seeking 1t, but that the nomi-
nation may do all the seeking it wants.
In his direction.
In pursuance of plans to stop massa-
cres and enforce upon Turkey fulfill
ment Of the terms of the peace treaty,
Constantinople was occupied by allied
forces under Gen. Sir George f. Milne
of the British army. The ancient city
returns to Christian control for the first
time in nearly FIVE centuries. This long
anticipated military demonstration was
accomplished with but slight resist
ance.. At the war Office an exchange
Of shots occurred in which two British
soldiers were killed and four wounded.
Nine Turks were killed. The city
which has withstood so many sieges
and been the grave of so many expedi-
tons sent against it, has never before
in history surrendered so quietly. The
allied nigh commission has announced
that in the occupation there was no
intention to permanently destroy the
Sultan's authority or deprive the Turks
of the city.
Mexico continues to be point of
most absorbing interest. AS a prob
lem 1t will soon call for something like
definite settlement. In the present
condition OF the world. the dearrh Of
materials, especially minerals, oil and
foodstuffs. this natural treasure house
must be opened. Just how 1t is to be
accomplished is not exactly evident.
America and American interests have
been listening to the claims of rival
candidates for direction of affairs in
that country. Obregon has put forth
a statement of his qualifications. plain
ly implying that he is the only man
who has the ability to grapple with
the problems Of that disturbed nation
and restore it. to tranquility or at least
comparative safety for agricultural and
industrial pursuits. There is tamil
lar sound to his assertions, just like
those of others who lave aspired to
the task and failed signally..
President Deschanel and Premier
Millerand of France have united to op-
pose misconceptions concerning that
country which they fear are forming
in the United States. Deschanel has
tens to combat the charge that France
is either militaristic or imperialistic.