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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
TREASURY IN GOOD
SHAPE FOR FUTURE
LAST REMAINING FLOATING IN.
DEBTEDNEsS is 70 BE RE-
DEEMED AT ONCE.
Nothing in the Financial Situation to
Regard as Extremely Grave, De-
clares Secretary Houston in Re-
port on Nations Finances.

MISUNDERSTANDING that the
last remaining floating indebtedness
of the government would be redeemed
in few days, Secretary Houston said
the position of the treasury was very
bright" and that government officials
saw nothing in the present financial
situation which they would regard as
extremely grave.
Only about $6O,0OO,OOO of short-term
certificates requiring to be refunded at
maturity remain to be redeemed. Out
standing tax certificates, issued i'm an
ticipation of income and profits tax
installment dates for the purpose of
relieving the quarterly strain on the
banks, amount TO $2,935, 949, 800, but in
no instance exceed the estimated
amount of taxes, and accordingly no
funds will have to be provided to meet
them.
People lose sight of the many ways
in which we have been assisting Eu-
rope since the arnistice," Mr. Houston
SoAu. III duultluH To government
loans, we have furnished them $780,
100000 worth of surplus army sup
plies, $1O0000,000 for food relief, prob
ably $4O0,0000O0 in private loans to
foreign bankers, and considerable
amount OF accrued interest on the
government loans, so that the total
probably would read $4,000,0OO,OOO. In
addition, Europe has been selling Sc
curities here"
Mr.. Houston said all reports from
Europe indicated that reconstruction
was going on while they were talking
about it, citing the rebuilding of the
French railroads and bridges as not
able example of what has been ac-
complished. AS to the domestic stu
alton, he pointed out that approx
mately $1,000,0O000O would be spent
this year and next in road building
under arrangements made while he
was secretary of agriculture, and that
building permits, always a good index
to busiaess conditions, indicated that
the country was rapidly making up
the shortage of houses caused by the
cessation of construction during the
war.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
PRESIDENT SENDS
WARNING TO ALLIES
BRITISH PLAN OF SETTLEMENT
OF ApRIATIc QUESTION is
REJECTED BY WILSON.
American Ambassador Instructed to
Deliver Memorandum Conveying
DisapprovaI.-must Consult v.
S. or Lose Cooperation.

Paris.-Hugh G. Wallace, the Amer
lean ambassador. has delivered to the
foreign office memorandum from
President Wilson, according to the
Temps, in which the president said he
could not approve of Premier Lloyd
Adriatic question, which has been sub
mitted TO the Jugo-Slavs. The news
paper says that an identical memoir
andum was delivered TO the British
foreign office in London.
The Temps says President Wilson
allowed it to be understood that the
United States would find it impossible
to continue in conference If the allies
settle the Adriatic question without
consulting the United States.
In his memorandum, President Will
son criticises Premier Lloyd Georges
plan as communicated TO the Jugo-
Slavs by the supreme council on jan
nary 20. The president examined the
plan, but declares he cannot approve
of its tenor He particularly opposes
the idea of giving the JugO Slavs the
choice between this plan and execu-
ton pure and simple of the London
pact
In addition, according TO the Temps
the president finds the Lloyd George
plan too divergent from the memoran-
dun drawn up at London last Decem-
Der by Premiers Lloyd George and
Clemenceau, with the collaboration Of
the American representative.
The president gives to be understood
that if the allied powers settle the
Adriatic problem without consulting
the United States government, the
United States will find it impossible
10 concern itself in European affairs.
The memorandum was Immediately
examined by the chiefs of the allied
government before the French premier
left London for Paris Sunday morning.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Frenchmen Peeved at Note.

Rome.-Reports from Paris relative
to the note President Wilson has sent
to the supreme allied council, in which
he enters objections to the compromise
reached by the allies regarding the
Adriatic question, are printed in the
Messaggero, which comments unfav-
orably upon this Sudden and new in
tervention by President WILSON," The
newspaper observes he might have ex-
pressed his point Of view before the
Italian-Jugo-Slav question reached its
present status.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
BUDGET PLAN APPROVED.
Senate Subcommittee Reports Agree
ment Upon Measure.

Wsshington.-An announcement was
made Sunday By Senator Medill Nc
COrmick of Illinois, chairman of the
special senate committee for considera-
ton o. national budget, that the sub
committee composed of himself, Sena-
tors Reyes. Edge, Simmons and King,
unanimously have agreed upon a ma
tional budget measure. This meas
ure will be submitted to the full COM
mittee on the budget and reported to
the senate at an early date. Imme-
diately after the report is made the
Illinois senator, who Is member OF
the steering committee, will seek to
bring the budget bill before the sen
ate for prompt consideration.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
LANSING HANDS IN
HIS RESIGNATION
CALLING OF MEETINGS OF CAB
MET DURING THE PRESIDENTS
ILLNESS CAUSE OF BREAK.
Secretary Of State Quits Office After
Exchange % Notes in Which Presi-
Dent Expresses Dispieasure at
His Action.

Washington-Robert Lansing, secre
tary of state, rendered his resigna
ton TO President Wilson ON Februar,
IL. and is no longer a member of the
presidents cabinet.
| MIR. Lansing resigned. IL is claimed
because President Wilson had accused
him of usurping the powers of pres
ident by calling meetings Of the cab
met during Mr.. Wilson's Illness.
Mr.. Lansing denied that he had
sought or intended to usurp the presi-
Dental authority He added. however
that he believed then and still believes
that the cabinet conferences were "for
the best interests of the republic" that
they We're proper and necessary be-
cause of the presidents condition and
that he would have been derelict i'm
his duty If he had failed To act as he
did.
As the record stands Mr.. Lansing
rendered his resignation and Mr.. Will
son accepted ii. The resignation was
offered. however, only after the presi-
dent under date of February Z, had
written asking if it were true that Mr..
Lansing had called cabinet meetings
end stating that If such were the case,
he felt 1t necessary to say that under
our constitutional law and practice, as
developed hitherto. no one but the
president has the right to summon the
heads of the executive departments
into conference"
Mr.. Lansing answered two days lat
er, February 8, saying he had called
the cabinet conferences because he
and others of the presidents official
family 'felt that, in view OF the fact
that we We're denied communication
with you, 1t was wise for us to confer
Informally together on matters
as to which action could not be post
poned until your medical advisers per-
United you to pass upon them"
The secretary concluded by saying
that If the president believed he had
failed in his loyalty" to him and if
Mr.. Wilson no longer had confidence
In him, he was ready to relieve you
of any embarrassment by placing my
resignation in your hands,"
The president replied that he was
"much disappointed" by Mr.. Lansing's
letter regarding 1.-The so-called cabinet
meetings" He said he found nothing
In the secretary's letter (which justi-
flies your assumption Of presidential
authority in such a matter" and added
that he must frankly take advantage
of your kind suggestion" to resign.
II must say" continued the presi-
dent, ''that it would relieve me of en-
barrassment, Mr.. Secretary, the en-
barrassment of feeling your reluc-
lance and divergence of judgment, if
you would give up your present office
and afford me an opportunity to select
some one else whose mind would more
willingly go along with mine"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
LATEST PLAN IS TO
INTERN EX-KA|SER
AlLIEs READY TO FoReoo THE
DEMAND FOR SURRENDER ~
He Is IMPRISONED.
Holland 10 Accept Full Responsibility
Of Preventing Former Emperor from
Endanoerino Peace Of World
To be Imprisoned at Doom.

The Hague.-The latest allied note
% Holland with regard to extrndition
Of the former German emperor re-
verses the original demand for his sur
render and only asks his internment
with the suggestion that the former
monarch be sent, perhaps TO one of
the Dutch islands In the East Indies.
It became known here on February 16.
There Is excellent authority for the
report that the Dutch government has
already determined to reply with an
offer actually to intern Wilhelm at
Doom. Holland would accept the full
responsibility of preventing him from
endangering the peace of the world,
establishing guard over him and a
strict censorship.
Holland. II is pointed out In diplo-
matte quarters, is anxious to meet any
request of the allies which is compat-
ible with her own dignity and does not
conflict with the nations laws and
traditions of long standing. More than
anything else, as far as can be learn
ed, she desires to bring to a close the
issue over the former emperor, which
has been thorn In her side since the
Hohenzollerns sought refuge here in
1918.
That the ex-ruler is undoubtedly
willing to spend the rest of his life
in Doom is the belief in official cir
cles, where it is also believed the al
lies will accept the proposal to place
upon Hollands shoulders the respOn-
sibility of keeping him there. They
point to Doom as being particularly
advantageous place to intern him, as
the village is not near any large city
and the house which the emperor has
bought is so placed as to be easily
guarded and 1t is somewhat further
from the German frontier than Am
erongen, where the former emperor
Is now living.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Rail Bill Nodded Into Shape.

Washington. - Final agreement on
railroad reorganization Legislation was
reached late Monday by the house and
senate conferees. Aside from textual
changes, the general features Of the
compromise bill follow the lines
agreed upon recently by the conferees,
with the exception of the labor pro-
vision, which was modified SO as to
provide for federal appeal board ap-
pointed by the president and consist
ing Of nine members equally divided
between the employees, employers and
the public.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Marshall Candidate for Delegate.

Washington. VicePresident Mar
shall, in letter to e. G. Hoffman of
Fort Wayne, Indiana, secretary of the
Democratic national committee, made
public Sunday, announced his candi-
dacy as a delegate at large from In
diana to the coming San Francisco
convention upon IAN old-time, Demo-
cratic platform"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20

Paris.-The ministry of colonies re-
ported Monday tidal wave had
swept over the French possessions in
Oceania, in the Pacific. The damage
caused was important, the ministry
added, and the losses were great on
Nakalea island.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Ship Sale Opposed.

Observation-Disclosures opposition to
shipping board plans for the sale of
thirty former German passenger lin
ers broke out in the senate Friday, ex-
pressed in sharply critical debate and
presentation of several resolutions
proposing to block the action.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Women lndorse Meat Control.

Chicago-The League of Women
Voters, successor to the National
American Suffrage association, will
ask the Republican and Democratic
national conventions to pledge their
unqualified support to the Kenyon
Observation-Disclosures bills for the regu-
lation of the meat packing industry.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20

New York.-In an attempt to reach
America to escape the hunger and suf-
fering they have been enduring In
Russia and Poland for the past five
years. many Jews have been interned
In Holland by the Dutch government
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Warned Against Trading With Russ.

New YOrk.-,The American Manu-
facturers Export association has
warned it's members against trading
with soviet Russia, it announced Sum
day. Assurance of the safety and per-
manence of business with Russia can
not be obtained under the present
Russian government, the warning as
serted
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
increase In Base Pay.

Washington. Soldiers who have
served overseas since July II, 1919,
will receive an increase of 20 per cent
on the entire base pay, instead of on
the old base pay authorized during
the world war; This will affect $780,
600 men.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Seven Thousand Armenians Slain.

Washington.-Seven thousand Ar
menians have been massacred in Gil
icia In a new attack by Turkish and
Kurdish troops, which is still in pro-
gress, according to advices received
by the Armenian National union
through official channels.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Executor of Assassins Passes.

Jackson Mich.-Iieutenant Colonel
Christian Rath, veteran of the civil
war and executioner Of those convict
ed of conspiring to assassinate Abra-
ham Lincoln, died here February IA.
He was born in Freldenstadt, Ger
many, where he fought in rebellion,
during which he fled to America and
Immediately Joined the navy.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
.hor Leader Acquitted.

Winnipeg, Mani. J. Dixon. a
member Of the provincial assembly,
was acquitted Of seditious libel In
promoting the Winnipeg general strike
last year. The jury had been out for
two days.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Airplane Meet for California.

New York-The Aero Club Of Amer
lea has given permission to the Aero
Club of Southern California to hold
an air race at Los Angeles this spring.
SpOrtsmen have raised $4,000 for
prizes, it is announced.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
A,,to strike Called or.

Toledo, O.-The strike which has
been IN force since May 5 at the local
plant Of the willys-O Overland company.
involving q the start 1000 workers.
has been formally called Oft BY tho
machiniGt1 union.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
win Retain Mercer offIce.

Washington. - Consolidated ticket
offices established for federal opera
lions Of the railroads, will be retained
IN most large cities when the roads
sre returning to private control, ac-
cording to information received here.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
FiIino on oil Reserves.

Seattle, Wash.-Hundreds Of Alas
kans, eager to file on northern govern
ment reserves believed to contain oil
are anxiously awaiting word that Pres
ident Wilson has signed the oil and
gas land leasing bill.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Mexican war Minister Chosen.

San Antonio, Texas.-General Man
uel M. Dieguez, Carranxa commander
In the state Of Chihuahua, has been
appointed Mexican minister of war, ac-
cordilG to newspaper received from
the city Of chihuahua.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
British Journals Sarcastic.

London. - Editorial writer's In the
London papers, commenting on the
forced resignation Of Secretary Lans-
Ing, taunt the United States as an ex-
ample Of presidential absOlutism.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Wreck vIetlms Are saved.

London. Of the passenger list
Of 100 persons on the Russian steamer
Emperor Peter the Great, which was
sunk by a mine In the Black sea, were
saved, says newspaper dispatch from
Constantinople.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Attempts to RsaaIn Crown.

Budapest. - Clrcumstantial details
have been revealed of plot by which
It Is alleged former Emperor Charles
made a futile attempt to enter Hun
gary under a false passport and re-
establish himself on the throne.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20

Charges eun0Iino Of Sugar Problem.
Neutrality-suspicious. Encouragement
Of the sugar problem has increased
living costs for next year between
500, 100000 and 5000, 100000, Repre-
sentative Tinkham, Republican. Mas
sachusetts, declares.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Racing Season Opens.

PariS.--The summer racing season
opened in Paris on February Is, along
with the advent of summertime. The
Metropolitan racing season was ush-
cred In at the beautiful Auteuil track.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
BoIshevIki Win Another Victory.

London.-Three generals, 200 other
officers. 5000 soldiers. 100 guns, four
armored trains and great quantities Of
material were captured by the Bolshe-
Wiki at Odessa, 1t is claimed In mes
saSe from Moscow.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
Reds BEING Held at Ellis Island.

New York.---None Of the $50 men
and women sent to Ellis island as the
result of raids on extremists early
last month have been deported. It was
announced at the island Saturday.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20
polIce earracks Blown Up.

Dublin. -- Four constables were
wounded when Slim Feiners dynamit
ed the police barracks at Ballytrian
. dispatch received here says. A re-
volver battle preceded the dynamiting.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20

London.-Great Britain's drink bill
for 1918 is estimated to reach the rec
ord figures Of 259O0O. 900 pounds, yet
statistics Just issued show decrease
In consumption and an increase in So
briefly.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-02-20

w VHN0U6xJ0 FOVeeU UaU UOUutaTSs
Fiume. Two war vessels attached
20 the forces Of Captain Gabrielle
d'Annunxfo have captured an italian
transport having on board 1000 res.
ular troops In the Gulf Of Luernsro.
II \ alleged.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-18
LORD GREY'S BRIEF.

Lord Grey il will be remembered is the gentle
man who set before his fellow Brtshers he proper
conception Of United States senate and the part
it plays in American treaty making power, after
cur own president spread the impression abroad
that ne alone could obgate the United States through
The terms treaty. Lord Grey has just issued an
other statement which serves to clarity the public
mind as to the present of the league OF nations
world affairs. particularly in its relation to the
Polish-Russan emergency.
The present trouble says the famous statesman,
comes from the league having been disregarded by
joined it he refers to the failure OF the
league TO take steps prevent Poland from eonduc-
ting an invasion Russia. and concludes that because
nothing was done that time the league should now
refrain from compelling Russia keep of Poland
TO Lord Greys mind it would make Of the league an
instrument for war if steps taken TO aid
Poland after having failed the league as an
instrument for peace in restraining Poland.
All of which shows the utter insincerity of the
league as an agent for peace which the claim
upon which II right existence. OF course,
as LORD. Grey says. Poland should havesbeen kept
81 ussia but Article 10 of the covenant says the
leasu~ hau interfere only when the territory of
OF 1sesaembers is invaded. Russia not@Ea member
henseresumaby. its territory is TO aggression
FROG. ETY. other nation far the league is
cafAs9ss Poland the other hand Is "a member.
las Geaeue. therefore is bound rush to its as
zESzue the it is threatened. Under the
e1z3 application of provisions OF the covenant
s6zESnd invade Russia at Will, but. Russia can
Ssssr retaliate in kind on Poland ~
- is tnat - fest perverson OF announced
Egncples behind the league idea that has aroused
Lord Grey This perversion of the league. 'says he
unless repudiated Will impair its future usefulness
2nd imperil its very existence" There is doubt
81 that, and there IS equally doubt its attitude
toward the Polish Russian controversy the only
affair that vii lhave TO be explained away if the
league is ever 10 command the respect of its
bers of those nations which will stand aloof
Joining. 5ss-RsassssjaSsap
Greece is invading Turkey with the fun sanction
Of the league. but there would be loud call TO the
league for assistance if Turkey more successful
and her armies were marching upon Greek soil. The
reason is that Greece is member Turkey is not.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-18
GIVE HONESTY IT'S DUE.

New York taxicab driver found 100000 in
gems in his ear the other day He found the owner
and returned The jewels. His name and the STORY
went out in 30 words over telegraph wires with
the crvntic comment: Dogenes blow out your
lamp. If he had been thief he would have had the
police of the his trail and would have re
ceived columns of publicity
In this we ind the gauge Of the innate
honesty OF most men II is the unusual
that attracts attention. An honest taxcab driver
gets two inches at the bottom OF the column. Ih9
dishonest driver gets scarehead at the top of the
page
We find the reaction in the humdrum eN-
periences OF every day fellow diner takes our new
straw hat from restaurant peg by mistake We raise
commotion Later in the day telephone rings to
tell us that the patron has come back
to make an exchange. We mention the fact per
maps quite casually. But don't 90 beck 7" the
restaurant 10 announce in loud voice that we nave
found honest
Our umbrella is forgotten as we leave the motion
picture theaer We hurry belligerently and en-
list brigade of ushers with battery Of flashlights
in a futile effort locate il for We annoy the
occupants of a dozen rows and embarrass those who
had sat near us We leave in high dudgeon. The
next day We go the managers ONCE and recover
our possession where a conscientious employee ha,
put il in trust for us. We thank the manager pro-
fuseIy. He smiles Bit wryly, for he is used to it,
He knows stand the curb and shout "
the passerby that his theater and his employees are
honest
We take honesty in fellows for granted. and
say little about it. might well take page from
the book of the salesman. HI knows from experience
that it pays 10 tell good traits Of his competitor
to keep silent about his failings. And the ad-
vertser knows that good products the only ones
worth advertising We would all be happier and more
content if we advertised the virtues of fellows.
Newspapers depend upon recounting the unusual to
maintain interest in their columns, for the unusual
only is But In everyday life do
many of our fellow beings good turn and be hare
pier for it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-18
JAPANESE LAND HOLDING

4 vague apprehension Is In the minds Of American
people living of the Rocky Mountains lest the
agitation California against Japanese ownership of
this country should lead international
pcatlon This of inspired by the vigorous
protests the Japenese against legislation pend
ing probable however, that the Japanese people
themselves take their protestaons seriously
They elemental of Justice we'll
saving of humOr. which show them the
anomaly of their position for they demanding Of
other nations rights aliens which they themselves
not concede foreigners in their country.
The only enduring basis of diplomatic negotiations
is just concession. There must a willing
to give well take. Before Japan expect
be taken seriously in its against restrictions
of japanese land ownership in California elsewhere
this country she Americans right
to land in Japan She must any negotiations
with reference the status of her people
try with clean hands otherwise her protests be
regarded petuIance