Evening star., 1920-07-11

do the Impossible. Should she then fail to seek with
all earnestness to perform the possible ample punish
ment for her perfdy be visited under or in ad-
dtion to the terms of the treaty of Versailles, which
will still stand.
Aside the Spa conference other important de-
velopments in the European equation should be
noted follows:
Attacking on front of approximately 72o miles.
the Russian bolsheviki have succeeded in turning
the southern and northern fianks of the Polish
force opposing them and, faced with the necessity
Surne the week a been engaged in Wthdrawai at
all points Capturing the fortress of Rovno. the red
The situation serious and it is reported that
Polish og of s te ea by
allied warships. to crush the resistance of Turkish
during the week. despite temporary reversals Brit
ish observers Of the Greek offensive predict the
fortnight. 1t has decided by the allies to
the hands of turkey awaiting her signature.
Announcement was made upon Wednesday by the
State Department that restrictions trade with
soviet Russia had been removed. except in so far
they pertain to shipments Of materials susceptible
of immediate use for war purposes The sactloh
followed exchanges of viewpoints between England
this country, and it is expected that British
trade will be given similar notification.
In making the announcement the state Depart
the in nowise constitutes political rec
ty in Russia S nor Of the validity Of indasriaI or
commercial concessions granted by any existing
trade with Russia can only be resumed on the re-
concerned
The announcement has been met with variety
OF emotions The wisdom Of the step has been cnai mas
and bring the United States into disrepute
nation Of grabbers. ready-if only the price
be high enough-to furnish the avowed enemies OF
conduct their professed purpose of tearing down es
the other hand as being step proving that with
the soviet in control Russia Is an outcast, even
ly certain The action of the State Department
istraton in the coming campaign.
Under chapter headed Domestic Develop
ments for the Week., Jim and Jane note
variety of items Hearings for increased freight
rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission
came to and it remains for the commission
it's decision. 1t became known that
immigration to the United States now exceeds the
exodus of aliens therefrom the tide having turned
last December though the year shows net loss
the fiscal year just closed shows turnover of
S23,441,3s3,565. ordinary disbursements Of s52s3r
The Condition of Silver in the United States today is
interesting in that it approaches that sought by
pegging price for the white metal at dollar
increased freight rates undoubtedly will be of most
interest to the country at large There is an un-
the bottom of the HILL must be given rates ade-
to pull them h 15 te srS in
be-and it is generally estimated that it will be
not SO much for the sake Of the roads for they are
protected up to September by the standard return
sase o the people Fof
made up by the Treasury. further delay means but
by the people as whole through federal taxes in
stead of directly by who use is s,t the roads And nd
utterly distasteful to all concerned.