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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
TREATY EFFORTS ARMS TO MEXICO
Progress Claimed by
Compromise Group
louae Reservationisss ane Pact s
Oppnnerts See No Ground Gainer
Toward Ratification - Many Con-
ferenees Among Administration
Senators

WASHINGTON. Jan lH-FurLner progress
toward compromising the Senate pence
treaty was reported tonight by the
Democratic leaders and mild reservation
Republicans. but spokesman for the lie
publican faction favuring the Lodge res
erva-ons and those opposing the treaty
declared they could see no indicaEnn
of early action. Senate iobbies and uri-
vate offices seethed again today with
indivIdua! conferences. activity being
on the Democratic side. Among the
sounding OUT developments was tur-
the- exchange Of views between miih
-ass-y.ar1un Republicans and Senator'S
Kend-lck Of wyoming and Mcclellan q
TENNESSEE. Democrats. regarding ressr-
vatinns suggested by the TWO Detno-
Gratis. The mild" Republicans e1-
uressed confidence that the henuriuh-
Mcclellan drafts would form me OASIS
for q definite presentation from the
Demecratic side later with genera
Democratic supper.
Another development was me ufsie-
nation OF Senator Smith Of Georgia by
a group Of Democrats 10 consult Sen
ator Lodge ID an arremp1 ID ADJUST Inc
d;s,,ure over article ten CT The League
Of nations covenant.
The Democrats must secure PRESIDENT
Wilson'S approval Of any compromise
suggestions, Republi"an spokesman a e.
before substantial progress can be ma e
toward ratification. Some of the Demo
cratic senators said they hoped nego-
cations would reach stage where con
fereuces between the President ano
Democratic senaInrs would be N order
Teleg-ams from VIM j. Bryan urging
ratification of the treaty by next Fri
day. when me inaugural meeting o.
rhe league Of nations council is 10 he
heiC. reached several SEnare members
during the day. Some Of the Demo
c-ats'said they believed It might be pos
sinle to dispose Of the treaty by thai
date but Republican leaders sai6 such
action was Improbable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
House Committee
FavOrS Increased
Pay for Z. S. Officers

asnlngton. Jan. 19-Bv an over
~neiming majority the House miIfr,-~
a0airs committee today agreed To re-
port taTorably the bin of Representa-
i've Cargo. representative from Penn
s''iVania- granting an increase in th.
pay OF al officers of the army. nav
marine co-ps. public health service .na
coast guard I'D TO and including tbe
rank Of brigadier general in the arry
and equivalent grades in the other SCI
vices. The bill also would increase IN.
pay OF the enlisted personnel ~ thos,.
services % per cent in all cases vne-.,
the present Ease pay amounty 20 & az
more month. The increases pruvise,g
N the Cragp bill would ne effective from,
passage Of the bin until June 70. IT.
anu II rs estimated would c.-y. tne IN,
eminent approximately 81 GO ass ap-
nuaily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
By Way Of Japan Be-
ing Probed by Z. S.
Big Shipment Escorted by jap
Cruiser-officers Of Japanese War
ship Fetec by Mexicans-lmpruve-
nent IN Equipment of Car-anza
Forces NOTED

san Antonio. Tex Jan. 1.-GUv-
ernInen1 reports thai a recent big
shipment of arms and ammunition
To Mexico was escorted by q Japat
uese cruiser have been sent here for
the Information Of the Senate COIN
mittee. investigating the Mexican sit
uarion.
That Mexico had received war sup
Plies from Japan and that official
and unofficial Mexico lately mad been
entertaining with a SHOW OF much
enthusiasm officers and men from L
Japanese wa-snip was known but IN
III today agents VINO are gathering
information 10 be studied by the com
nIttee has not learned Of any direct
connection between the two.
The report which is known al army
HEADQUARTERS here and which has
been forwarded 10 the war depart
ment, IL that the ship bearing the
arms and ammunition reached Man
Zanjiio December Il.
= The Yakima, manned or 800 off,
csrs and men. anchored alongside. A
part of the Yakumas personnel We're
students from the Japanese Military
Academy
Anticipating the arrival of the war
snip there appeared at the port 4
committee representing the Mexican
department of war and marine which
invited the commanding officer and
as many of mis- organization as could
20 TO visit Mexico City.
The cargo landed from the jana
nese ship Is that arranged for BY
Colonel Emilio Cirlos. vino was de-
tanned a short time by the porr au-
lhorlrles Al san Francisco when ne
returned to this country. His nege-
ririons were facilitated by Manuel
Pefire Romeo, then Mexican minister
at Toxic.
To what extent Japan arms and
ammunition have been entering Mex
leo is unknown. Recent reports from
Mexico indicate improvement in the
equipment Of federal rruops. the
forces now in the state of Chifua
nua being much better supplied with
machine guns than for some years.
The various units operating in the
north are said 10 have more amma-
milton than heretofore. the clothing
is better and a marked improvement
II morale has been reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
MANY MEXICAN
VILLAGES WIPED
OUT BY QUAKE

Mexico City, Jan. H-Cpor his AZ
rival at veracious last night. Col.
Siiviano Garcia. commander Of the
GARRISON al Quimixtlan, who was. in
iured in the earthquake. -epurted
thai 100 soldiers of mis- forces had
persisted under the ruins. and also
that the villages of Chichotla, Huat-
lane. Teopam. Councilman. Aguacapm
and other smaller places. n the vi
ciriry of the Puebla frontier have to-
tally disappeared.
Col. Garcia said that the crater
known as Euitzilapa at the. foot Of
the volcano of Orizaha, spouted great
quantities Of mud during the earth
quakes.
At Ayahuaiuico there are 40 dead
and. according to Colonel Garcia the
villages of Disnuacan and Anaxacc-
mulcu, which had been occupied by
the rebels were totally destroyed to-
gether with all the inhabitants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
REED ON LEAGUE
Takes Whack at Taft.
Lowell and Bryan
Trio's Attitude ana That OF Pres,-
dent Not to Liking Of Missouri
Senator - Poetic Lapses inter
spersad with Sarcasm

St. Louis, No. Jan. 12-Calling at
zer-ion to the recent statements by
President Lowell Of Harvard. former
President Taft and William J. Bryan
on the league Of nations covenant
United States Senator Reed. Of Mis-
sour speaking here tonight before q
banquet of St. Louis citizens II re-
GARD 10 the league Of nations saio:
THUS one by one the roses fall
All three Of these men have nov
said that article ren should not be
adoured unamended." asserted Sen
atur Reed. and added:
In view OF the fact rnat the pres
ident has declared that article ten
is the back bone Of the league ii ap-
pears that at least Brothers Lowell
and TAFT think SO poorly Of the
scheme that they are willing I'd leave
ii spineless.
Having been defeated in his at
tempt TO coerce the Senate INTO
meek surrender 70 his demands the
president now is willing ID go 70
the people" said the senator" TN
point of fact there being no other
Mace TO go. Ergo, the people are TO
have their inning. ex necessita.
"A number of senator's. including
myself. from the first have insisted
that the people should and must De
consulted. Now that the president
has perfprce approved of that con-
cention and because there is no 9TH
sr way out, agreed 70 let the people
decide. everything ought TO be unan :
imous For assume those senators
who have regularly, each morning,
reverentiy exclaimed: We pray thee,
ON Nest Wise. reil. lie what we are
TO believe today, will one more
recognize their masters voice and
obedienriy go TO heel"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Accept Finding Com
mission, Says Lewis
Replying 70 QUESTION b. Chairman
Head Of opsrutorT Scale Com
mittss Dsciines ID Give Similar
Assurances Till QUESTIONABLE 10
AnsMeerad

Washington. Jan. 1.-The coz.
strike settlement commission today
at lis first formaI session received
from the miners assurances that is
findings would be unreservedly ac-
cepteG and from the operators q ques-
tiunaire as 10 the contemplated scope
of the commissioner action.
Speaking as chairman Of the OPP
erarcrs' scale committee OF the CEN
ira. cooperative field, Thomas =.
Brewster of St Louis informed the
commission mat the operators were
not ready I'd proceed with the hear
Ing set for today until more Iufor-
nation regarding the proposed work
Of the commission was offered them
and until the representatives OF the
operators could consult with their
associates. Eenry y. Robinson. rep
resentative Of the republic and pres
ideut Of the commission. after con-
te-tng with his associates. John 2.
White, representing the miners. and
Rembrandt Peaie, acting for the Cd
orators. agreed 10 take the inquiries
# the operators under advIseInen.
and later I'd make a reply.
Among the points raised by The op-
orators QUESTIONABLE was whether the
commission expected its finding ID
De binding IN both parties I'd the con-
trOversy. whether II considered il nac
power 10 adjust wages either upwar 1
or downward; whether II would de-
UerInine coal mining cost: wherhe.
coal prices fixed to sustain its awards
would be made ID expire simuiLane-
ousiy with the Lever Food control
acr and whether II proposed 10 pro
vide for the Introduction OF modern
machine devlses IN mines To lower
cost Of cpai.
Asked point blank by President
Robinson whether the commission S
answers To the quasrionnGire would
determine the attitude 10 be assumed
nv the operators toward the com
mission Mr Brewster said he woulc :
prefer not 70 answer the inquiry I'M
ii he had consulted with ms asso-
ciares.
The operators conferred later rc
consider their policy and a sIb-com-
miItae- was approved 10 draft IA state
ment 70 ne LAID tomorrow before the
commission.
John L. Lewis. acting president Of
the United Mine " orkers. III the ou--
set OF the session informed the COM
mission that Il could proceed with
the assurance that ITS decisions would
he accepted as binding by the miners
In calling the session together Nj
Robinson said the policy Of the com
missioners would not be TO consider
themselves special pleaders for tile
interests Of particular groups from,
which they are drawn. but they
would all act in the interests OF the
public, miners. and operators alike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
II SAC Retail Price
New Crop of Sugar

view YORK. Jan. ia price Of IA
cents pound for granulatei sugar 70
fined from the new crop has been .s-
taniished for the wholesale and MANN
featuring trade By the American sura-
refining Co, It announced tonight
When the refining price was fixed n
nine CENTS by the sugar eauaiizazion
board it allowed a prof, Of one-balf
cent pound to wholesalers and one
cent to retailers. making the -stau
price D3 cents. Allowing middlernen a,
additional profit OF one cent pound.
making their margin 2 cents because Of
the higher basic price and fncinf,ed
overhead expenses. the price per pound
TO the consumer would be III cents ny
considerably less than the prevailing "a
tail price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Str. Poughkeepsie
Disabled at Sea

New York Jan. 1.-THE American
steamship Poughkeepsie owned by
the Shipping Board. was reported
To-Day by the Lamport and Holt
Liner Millais. 10 be IN trouble about
one thousand miles east of Cape
Henry. In a wireless message to the
liner today Captain Seifridge Of the
Mum1s said that he had taken the
Poughkeepsie in tow Sunday morn
ing but under stress of heavy wealth
er the line parted that night and he
was looking for the disabled ship.
The nature of the disability was not
given.
The Poughkeepsie. operated by the
Cosmopolitan Shipping Company is
q vessel of 1900 gross tons. She
was last reported leaving Fayal. the
Azores, On December - having pre-
viousiy put in there with boiler
trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Liquor Dealefs' Assod-
alton Sought Per-
mission to Start Test
Suit--Similar Motion
by Rhode Island In
terests Heard Mon
day by S upre m e
Court = Decision
Probable Before FRI
day, Date Law Be-
comes Effective

Washington. Jan. 1.-Sreps TO bring
test proceedings for determination OF
the conEiturionality Of tho prohibi-
non amendment 10 the Federal con-
sr,rutiun received a setback today
when the supreme cou-t denied for
lack of Jurisdiction motions fled on
behalf of the Retail Liquor Dealers
Association Of New Jersey seeking
permission u institute an orlginal
suit for that purpose.
The DENIAL. however. does NOT
terminate the efforts TO expedite DE
termination Of the question for mo
tons fled by the state of Rhode Is
land asking similar permission were
argued to-day and remain 10 be actec
upon. As the Federal amendment
becomes effective Friday, action OF
the Rhode Island motion within thu
next few days is anticipated.
The order denying permission To
bring the New jersey suit was made
orally by Chief Justice White. who
held the motion 10 file the case
Rested upon a plain disregard al
two principles Of Jurisdiction thu
have been settled from the begin
ming. One. he said, was that n Cit
zen OF state could not bring a suit
against the state without its con-
sent, while the other was that thu
Federal constitution does NOT create
Jurisdiction but only apportiuns +,
and accurdingiy under tn cunstitn-
ION the supreme court had no Juris-
dlction IN such case a. that from
New Jersey. This attitude Of c,ur,
N general upheld the contentious of
solicitor general Of New Jervev aud
there arguments made pubic. In
attacking the constituti0uaIiry Of the
amendment to-day atrurnev general
herbert Rice Of Rhode Island ones
Eioneo the validity of its ratification
as well as of the passage of the res,-
iurlon by Congress and asserted IN.
amendment was an interfeyrne- v,4,,
sfafe police powers and was 'Usur-
patory, unconstitutional and void"
IN brief filed with the court the
Rhode Island attorney general fur1b-
er argued that enforcement of M
Ionai prohibition would affec1 in
Jury the rights Of Rhode Island ana
lnal because the defendants named
N the case are outside the boundar-
les of that state, the supreme court
was the proper tribunal IN which to
bring the suit
tnese contentious were denied bv-
the government which asserted tf,ar
the qu~uons involved were po,iticag
and that the court was without mr.
isolcuon TO hear the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Senate to Rahfy
Treaty by Friday
Belief of BRYAN

Lincoln, Nen., Jan. R-wm. J. BRYAN
told members Of the Lincoln CONNER
cial Club here today it was infinitely
more important that the treaty be rat
fled before Jan 16, with CONCESSIONS by
both slices II the treaty fight, than TO
continue a state OF war for Il months
until the reopie could decide IN favor Of
ratification.
Mr.. BRYAN expresBed the belief that
the Senate would ratify the treaty by
next Friday so the United States could
enter the league Of NATIONS al its first
session on that day.
He denounced what ne said were ac-
cnsatinns Of Republican newspapers
that tAaTe had been a split II the Demo
cratic party over the league covenant
Mr.. Bryan reiterated his denial Of a
BREAK between him and President
Wilson over the treaty Neither knew
what the other was going TO say rela-
Two ID the treaty prior 10 the jackson
Day banquet recently hs1d ~ Waan1ng-
tDn, h deciaxs2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Wilson Issues Call
Initial Meet of League
at Paris on Friday

Washington Jan. r. President Wilson today issued
the call for the first meeting of the Council of the League
of Nations TO be held Paris at 1880 A. NJ Friday 1t
was directed to the ambassadors Of the Entente nations
which party to the exchange Of ratification
of the treaty of Versailles and VIII be made public IN
til it has been transmitted by the other governments The
call which very brief issued by the President
accord with the of the treaty The United States
viii not be represented at the meeting Of the Council
which is expected provide for the setting up Of
Der Of commissions ed ate creation Of which to carry
out certain provisions Of the treaty is mandatory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
CAPTURE OF 25.4N
ON SOUTH FRONT
CLAIMED BY REDS

London. Jan. 12-The capture of
q. 400 prisoners is claimed IN an oftic-
ial statement issued today by the
Soviet government At Moscow. giving
details Of the results of Bnlshevik
operate or the southern front be-
tween December " and January 8.
The Soviet statement SAYS that S50
cannon, 30 bomb tt1rowers. Il tanks,
6ap machine guns and enormous
quantities Of military supplies also
were taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
FIVE CHARGED
WITH BUYING u. s.
STOLEN PROPERTY

Cortland. Ne. Jan. 1zs-Ffve men,
Urged with receiving property stol-
rom me federal government, were
'ela, for me April term Of the United
~taies District court upon arraign-
nen'. today,
hey were charged with having
I~"aasst automatic revolvers, 40 Of
"'"t were alleged TO have been
''"n rom Fort Williams by Private
'1'''-st =. Brice of LIST Company, c.
watcnman IN the quarter
'as'"r warehouse. now under arrest.
-. f7"rne~t r. Simpson pleaded guilty.
0thers. William A. Floyd. Agrip-
--inoie, Roy A Foss and Charles
anaias. entered pleas If not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
To Purge Frisco Of
Reds Before Advent
Democratic Chiefs

San Francisco. Jan. En- prep
ar-atiur for the meeting here of the
Democratic National convention the
police today issued orders for the ar
resi- of all radicals and others who
tend to Red" beliefs. The police nell
traI;tv squad was ordered revived to
grid CITY and county Of criminal rad
icais."
Charles W. Fay, postmaster, rDoay
was named chairman of an arrange
ruent committee Of 100 formed 70 per
fect convention plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Drastic Red Bill
Renorted to House

Wsshiugrnn. Jan. Ia se1itinn bill
drafted by the judiciary committee
aiming the lines suggested by ATTORNEY
e.erer.l Palmer and more drastic than
that passed ny the Senate SATURDAY.
was reported today TO the House 1t Is
treended To reach citizens as well rs
aliens who are guilty OF reasonable
activities and would impose the death
penalty for sedttious agitation result
ing in loss of life Disfrancnisemen or
deuurtatipn would be provided for per
.ons refusing to testify FOR fear Of In
criminatiug themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
DRIVE AGAINST
CHICAGO CROOKS
BEARING FRUIT

Chicago. Jan. 12-With but one At
tempted hoid-up reported in the last
q hours, following the city-wide
roundup Of criminals that net+.a 40
suspects, Chicago police Tonight pre-
pared 10 continue their activities I,
keep the city clear Of crime.
" those taken IN the raids. I55
nave been found 70 POSSESS onJice
records and a number have haar
loenL1n by victims Of recent -ob-
berries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
No Giving Up Of Mr.:
HohenzoIern, Says
Dutch Minister

Buenos Aires. Jan. 12-J. Srrump
Won Stryen, high councillor To The
Netherlands Ministry of the Inter
10Y. vino arrived aboard the Dutch
steamer HoIlandia on a recreation
trip. declared today that this govern
ment never would deliver the for
mer German Emperor to the Allies.
He said that neither the Dutch con-
stitution nor laws permitted such a
step, bur ne believed Wilhelm would
be invited 10 return 10 his own coun
try which would follow the normal
course of extradtrion, and in accord
ance with International law. .Jonll-
her Won Strven explained that his
statement was unofficial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
N. J. ANTl.DRY EFFORT FAILS
COURT SAYS NO JURISDICTION
TO HURRY RHODE ISLAND CASE
U. S. IN SIBERIA
To Be Called Home in
February
Withdrawal 70 Follow Registration
Of cxscho- Sicvak Forces - Exist
ing Agreement with Allies and
japan cancsilec

Washington. Jan. Ia-IBy the
Associated P-ess,-Decision TO with
draw The American troops from ST.
IBERIA upon the complexion Of the re
pa--iatiun Of the Czecno-SlpvHk
forces next month has been reached
the American government.
The troops were sent To Siberia IL
accordance with an agreement be-
tween the Cnirsd States. Japan ant
Entente Powers To aid the Czechs
and protect the Siberian Railway
and Japan has been notified by the
United States for the cancellation of
that agreement in 50 far as II affect
the presence Of an American military
expedition.
When the Czechs have been re-
moved The American railroad com
mission. headed by john r. Stevens,
which has been in Russia since be-
fore the fail Of the former Cars
government viii leave vladivostok
for home and the American soldiers
under Major General Graves viii fol-
lou as soon as transports can De
made available. Presumably the
same ships which are to take the
Czecno-slovaks across the Pac,a-
viii be used. Two OF these vessels
the President Grant AND America are
expected To leave New York WITHIN
a few days.
with the departure Of the Ameri-
cHns Japan win be LETT alone tn
assist the loyal Russians in their eff
forts TO stem the eastward march Vt
the Bolshevikl. The rapid prueress
made by tina Soviet forces has been a
source Of apprehension b japan an
the cabinet a. Toxic has been consid-
srIng means Of combating what JAP
anese officials generally regard as a
serious menace
Suggestions have been made that
Japan materially increase its force
Of 10000 troops in Siberia and it has
opened negutlarions with the Amer1-
can government with this end in
view. So far as was learned today.
however, no agreement mas yet been
reached
The American force numbers about
s.eeo men and was sent into Siberia
last summer, Its presence has been
the subject Of numerous spirited de-
Dates IN the Senate and -esplted in
the adoption Of a resolution calling
upon President Wilson for a state
ment OF the administrations policy.
IN reply To this resolution the state
department said the PURPOSE Of send
ing the expedition was solely To
guard the railroad in the meantime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Planning Return
German Prisoners

Paris. SUNDAY. Jan. I.-Four members
of the German delegation today met
Cen Gassouin and the members OF ne
French WIFI prisoners repatriation cum-
mission to discuss the question of the
return home of German prisoners Six
lines Of railway VIII be used as aiso
win ships from Havre. st. Nazaire
Bordeaux and La Rocheiie- The repa-
rriatiDn viii begin q hours after Ger
many. IN accordance with the treaty,
has sent ruling stock into France 70
transport the men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Portsmouth. n. H, Jan 12.-Lieu-
tenant Commander Thomas Mott Os-
borne ascribes 10 the same corrupt
politicians who sought to discredit
prison reform at Sing Sing" charges
of improper conditions al the Naval
prison here. In an address delivered
AT local church he said that the
report on alleged conditions at tbs
Naval prison which has been made
TO the secretary of the navy was
drawn up by two men vino had been
hired by these politicians and that
there had been no investigation OF
0e prisnn by the Navy department
or by the department Of justicS II
WINS al his own request, he said. that
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
Roosevelt arranged To cnme here for
a personal inspection On january Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Says Shoe Men
Not Waxing Fat
On Present Prices

nosson. Jan. E-The National Shoe
Rstaiiers' Association Organized It's
ninth annual convention here today ana
nstened to an address by the president,
a Il Geurins of Philadelphia. in which
ne declared that shoe retailers ware
not making excessive profits. The s.,e-
gates VIII begin their business sessions
tomorrow.