The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-09-03

Ut the Illinois governor. This dispOses
of prediction that Il soldier candidate
would he defeated in an agricultural
state. which though additionally Re.
publican, President Wilson almost car
ried in 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 il 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 the South Dakota
primary.
Mr.. Bryan has announced himself in
favor Of primary instructions while
Mr.. Mc.Adm is against them. The
former thinks that general opposition
to instructions savers Of reaction
against the primary system. lnciden-
tally. Bryan makes il clear that he is
not candidate for the Democratic
nomination. neither is ne running away
from il. His attitude seems to be that
he is not seeking it. hu, that the MONT.
nation may do all the seeking it wants
in his direction.
In pursuance "f plans to stop masSa-
crc> and enforce upon Turkey fulfill
! mcnt of the terms of the peace treaty.
tnnSlantinnrle was occupied by allied
forces under Gen. Sir George r. Mi,re
of the British army. The ancient city
returns T." Christian control for the first
Tim" in nearly five centuries. This long
anticipated military demonstration was
accomplished with hut slight resist
ance. At the war office an exchange
If shots occurred in which two British
soldiers were killed and four wounded
Nine Turks We're killed. The city
which has withstand so many SiegeS
and been the grave "f So many eNpe'li
1irnS seat against II. has never before
IN history surrendered 81 quietly. The
/
'ha, in The occupation there was NJ"
Intention Ia permanently destroy the
Snl'an'S :M,!nri,y or deprive the Turks
Of the city.
President DrSchanrl and Premier
Millcrard of France have united to op-
pose misconceptions concerning thar
colntr. which they fear IRE forming
! IN the United States. peschanel has
tens 10 co,nla, the charge that France
is either mi'itaristic or imperiNliStir.
He points out that having a German
pistol aimed 1T her heart she wishes
10 protect herself and mus, have the
cn-nperati"n Of England and America
Milerand says that no misunderstood
ingS must be allowed to mar our rela
| ,iunS. He also touches on economic
| conditions and states that France vii
!ny every debt that she is asking
time. no, pity; help. not aims.
Mexico continues I" he a point q
most absorbing interest. As prob
lem il will soon call for something Xix,
definite settlement. In the presen
condition Of the world. the dtnrth o.
materials. especially minerals. oil an'
fnmlS,utfS. this natural treasure hous'
must be opene.l. Just how it Is to b.
accomplished is not exactly eviden,
America and American interests hav
been listening to the claims Of rivn
candidates for direction Of Affairs Il
that country. Ohregon has Put fort
Il statement Of his qualifications. plain
IL imnlying that he is the only ma
VIII" has the ability to grapple wit
the problems Of that disturbed natiO
and restore II tn tranquility or ut leas
+ comparative safety for agricultural an
industrial pursuits. There Is fami
+, iar sound to his assertions just Xix
those If others who have aspired
the task and failed s!.nally.
!. An impasse may he reached whic
+ will prevent complete ratification {
p the suffrage amendment In time IL
/. women to vote in the presidential pr
+ maries this year. Suffagists pin the
i hopes on the action 1T the Vernon
y legislature. hut even 4 1t should he Z
!. vorable delay Is likely through the a
ton Of at least one state which hs
been not entirely favorable to Il
!. amendment. In Ohio. where It WI
4 submitted to 4 referendum. the actu
r decision is still In doubt. and the ca.
.. is now awaiting disposition by Il
~ supreme court. Thirty-five states ha
= ratified the amendment. and the san
= action by hut one more Is needed
!. make II effective. II the Obi" case
Il decided adversely. then 1t will he ne
n. essary for both Vermont and CNnnec
IL cut to ratify before It can become Ia