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Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
S50 DON'T GO FAR IN GETTING VOTES
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. I6- Political ethics in Flint, Mich, were given q thorough airing in the New : berry elections conspiracy trial today. Tie government then switched it's tac- tics and brought department of jus tice investigator to the stand Through him was introduced in evidence the statements made by three defendants prior to their appearance before the grand jury. They were in affidavit form, but Martin w. Littleton de- veloped on cross examination that none of the men had been sworn.
 Thomas H. Halligan, manager of the Flint team of the Michigan Ontario league, related that he told Fred Henry in that city about how to run a cam pa1gn for senator" He said he refused to give the information for nothing but what he said he did tell him re- ceiyed close attention from every one in the court room
 Henry wanted me to work for him at $50 a week." said Halligan, but I told him I wouldn't be any good to him for $50 a week. Eight hundred or a thousand dollars will get you a lot of votes. but l wouldn't consider working for s50~a week
 Halligan said Henry never gave him any money but on cross examination he said he worked for Newberry.
 The cross examination went into Hailigan's purpose in asking for $500 and he frankly explained that he in tended to keep $400 and pass the rest along. He denied that he intended that it should be used for buying votes.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
All Radical Organizations Are
 Associated Declares Sullivan

others through contacts" ranging from hundreds into thousands in number.
 .'The fnterlockings which have been brought about by these plural mem berships are marvellous he declared. The Ford group, Cor instance, has notifications reaching every one ol the r groups with 191 separate con- tacts. The union against militarisn crowd reaches Is groups, with 211 in dividual contacts. Every group is rep resented among the negro agitators and every one among the agencies like the Rand school and the national con- ference of radical labor and socialist governments which are unifying the activities of the radicals"
 Improvement in present conditions in America must come by rational de- velopmefit and not by revolution Mir. Gompers declared in an address in which he pointed out the failure of the Russian revolution to accomplish it's purpose
 Tt is better to have few mistakes made by the masses he added, than to have a wise autocracy, for the people learn by their own mistakes, but they learn nothing from the mistakes of an autocrat. As for autocracy. in Amer ica. we don't want any of it.
 The American Federation of Labor, MT. Gompers explained, had asked that immigration be virtually stopped for two years in order that the new com CTS already in this country might be Americanized. but the captains of in- dustry and shipping interests" had de- feated such legislation.
 Resolutions were adopted providing for the appointment of a committee ito provide means of cooperation be- tween the represented societies and as- sociations," for ''the upholding of American ideals and the combating Of revolutionary activities. The com mittee also will make an intensive study and survey of socialism in it's various forms. such as communism and l. W. W'is1n
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17

Meat Prices Coming DoaUn As
 Result Of Ca1rta1led Exports

lied blockade. has been abandoned. Italy has purchased no American meat for some time.
 Cutting off of the export trade is re- flected in substantial reductions in the wholesale price of meat, but so far the reduction has not been noticeable in local retail markets.
 A year ago steers brought $20 at the Chicago yards. while last Saturday the same grade sold for S11.50 to $12.50 per hundred. Dressed beef. prices ranged from s9 10 SPA per hundred last week, an average of s17.86. A year ago the average price was $20.9l.
 Board of trade quotations on pork for February 10, 1919, were: Mess pork. s3s.S5; lard, s23.s0 and short ribs. S21.S2
 Quotations fer February 9, Of this year, were: Mess pork, s33.15; lard, S21.e7 and short ribs S1S.07.
 The tendency of prices at the yards for the past two weeks has been down ward, and officials of the five big packers predicted today that further decreases in the dressed beef and pork products list could be expected.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-Presidenf Wilson s proposal to create joint commission. to hear the wage demands Of the union railroad workers. if such is not provided by law. will be laid before the heads of the rail corpora tions late this week.
 The railroad executives, through T. Dewitt Cuyier, president of the AsSo- citation of Railroad Executives, were asked by Director General Hines today to send committee for conference. definite date for the meeting was not fixed but Mir. Hines plans to have the conference complete it's work be- fore the general convention of union committeeman meet next Monday to consider the presidents settlement Rlan.
 Rail Owners Oppose Increases
 Officials were uncertain tonight as to the attitude which the rail heads would assume with respect to the voluntary tribunal suggested by the president who told the union leaders in his communication proferring terms of peace in the wage controversy that he would seek the cooperation of the corporations which will receive their properties from the government March !. Public statements of many of the rail officials in recent months have in- dicated an uncompromising attitude on the subject of increased wages-un- compromising unless the companies were promised more revenue through higher transportation rates.
 In union circles the belief was ex- pressed that delay would mark the efforts of MT. Hines to reach an agree ment with the rail officials. Union leaders wera skeptieal Of success of the efforts and argued that the com mittee of executives which comes to Washington would not have power to binU all roads to the program outlined by the director generals Union leaders asserted the corporations officials sell dom have stood together. and some even refusing to enter into any kind of a general agreement excepx as to rate cIassifications-
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
NEED ONE MOR[[ VENIRE TO FILL
 WOOTTEN JURY
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TOMBSTONE, Ariz.. Feb. 16.-One or more venires will be necessary to complete the jury to try Harry F. Wootten, first of 210 defendants to go to trial for participation in the Bisbee deportations of 1917, it became evident today. Already four venires. totaling 1,130 names, have been drawn.
 But 63 talesmen from the last venire of 400 names remained to be examined when court adjourned late today. Sum mons were served on 199 men consti- tuting the venire and reported to court when court convened this afternoon. Of these, 5S were excused by Judge Samuel L.. Pattee on statutory grounds and 7S because they were employees Of defendant concerns.
 Seventeen men were in the jury box tentatively accepted by both sides, but il was said the qualifications of one would be attacked by the defense when examination of talesmen was again begun. Previous challenging would show the 63 awaiting examination fn- sufficient to obtain the remaining seven or eight men before preemptory challenging was begun by attorneys
 The third week of Wootten's trial began today under the guidance of A. A. Worsley of Tucson, as special prose cutor replacing County Attorney Rob- ert N. French who was forced to taks temporary leave, at least, because of growth on his left temple which physi- clans said might prove fatal. French was planning to go to LOS Angeles to- morrow for surgical attention.
 New venires will be drawn in mul- uples of 100 with the talesmen aport- ing each day in that number, or as many as it is possible to serve from each 100 lot, it was intimated. There also was some evidence, Judge Pattee in an attempt to obtain a greater pro- portion of jurors. would not allow those waiting examination to hear the examination of those leading them
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
SPRUCE PR0F RAM RIOT IF WASTE ASSERT PR0BERS
Ryan, Potter, Deeds And Others Criticized For Gi- gantic Financial Wastes Say Uncle Sam Lost S3O,OO0,OOO On Single Transaction
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Reports ot the long continued investigation of the aircraft production program were pre- sented today in the house from the spe- cial committee inquiring into war eA- penditures.
 Representative Frear and Magee, republicans. on the sub committee which conducted the investigation, chara cterized the aviation program il their report "a riot of waste. and Representative Lea, democrat, declared in his report that the republican mem bers had sacrificed facts for sensa- tionalisTn in an effort to discredit the government
 Both reports contan thousands of words. They differ entirely in the rec ord of achievement in shipping Amerl- can airp1anes abroad and in the per formance of the aircraft production generally.
 Disagree on Government Railroad.
 A prominent part of both reports is given to the controversy over the con nection of John D. Ryan, former di- rector of aircraft production. with the construction of government built railroad which. it has been charged, rebounded to the benefit of the Chi cago. Milwaukee & St. Paul road. of which Mir. Ryan is a director
 DisclaiIning any attempts to deter mine motives, the majority report on Lftdl pOiitb says
 If AIr. Ryan's statement of disin- terestedness is true. he has been most unfortunate in handling public mat ter that, in the judgment of your com : mittee covered q flimsy effort to pro- mote large private business interests and was accompanied by laundering explana tfons from beginning to end.
 Tn contrast. the minority report by Representative Lea says:
 The evidence shows that Mir. Ryan practically abandoned his own busi- ness affairs and devoted himself un- rernittingIy to his official duties. With out directly charging 1T, the report of the majority insinuates chat Ryan used his power as head of aircraft, to cause the selection of the Lake Cres- cent route for the benefit of the Mil- waukee road The purpose 10 con- strucf a railroad from Lake Pleasant connecting with the Milwaukee, was determined several weeks before Mir Ryan was connected with the aircraft service. The Lake Crescent route was selected over the opposition of the Milwaukee road up to the moment the
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Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
ALLIES ACCEPT GERMAN PLAN II TRY ACCUSED IN LEIPSIC COURT
Proposal in Full Accord With Treaty Provisions And Will Not Be Opposed If Justice Dealt Says AL lied Note
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LONDON, Feb. 16.-The allied reply to the German note of January 25 proposing, an alternative to extra dition, that persons accused by the allies be tried at Leipsic. is compati- ble with article FPS of tia< peace treaty The allies, the note says, will abstain from intervention in the procedure oi that court.
 After stating that the allies have carefully considered the German note of January 25, the reply says:
 The powers observe, in the first place, that Germany declares herself unable to carry out the obligations i'm posed on her by articles 22S to 230 which she signed. They reserve tC themselves the power to employ, iI such measure and form as they judge suitable, the rights accorded to them in this event by the treaty. Proposal in Keeping With Treaty.
 ''The allies note, however, the Ger man governments declaration that they are prepared to open before the court of Leipsic penal proceedings without delay, surrounded by the most com plete guarantees and not affested by the applicat/Oa of all judgments, pro cedure or previous decisions of Ger man civil or military tribunals be- fore the suGreme court at Leipsic against all Germans whose extradi- tion the allies and associated powers have the intention to demand.
 The prosecution. which the Ger man government itself proposed i'm . mediately to institute in this manner is compatible with article 22S of the peace treaty and is expressly pro- vided for at the end of its first para : graph.
 Faithful to the letter and spirit of the treaty. the allies will abstain from intervention in any way in the pro
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Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Through an 1interIocking directorate,' including not more than 300 persons, the radical organizations of the country are at tempting to gain control of American n industry and destroy the present form of government, John w. Sullivan, for mer member of the war labor board, declared today in an address before the National Civic federation. The meeting presided over by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. was held for the purpose of considering methods of combating rev olutionary activities and the uphold ing of American ideals
 For the first time the forces which seek the destruction of the present basis of our national life. have achieved something like unity Of purpose MT. Sullivan said They have cemented this with an exchange Of personnel among their various organizations. There is not today, so far IS can be learned, single conspiracy against America which is not in touch with all other .conspiracies The maIcontents have learned the formula which made bolsheyism in Russia a success.
 The forces have wormed their way into every form of organization that might possibly be twisted to further their ends.
 Today there is a real and probable communion between d1Sloyaity and an- archism. bolshevism. revolutionary of every kind. religious pacifism and many other 'isms and there are rela- tions from these, not only to disloy- atty. hut from each to each of the others
 Have Many Points of Contact.
 Investigation Of 125 persons. Mir. Sul- Iivan explained. has shown that they held memberships in So organiz3 tions, or an average Of five each. One man held IT memberships The organiza- tions were divided into l s groups. he said and it was shown that the lead CTS of any ono group could reach the
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
Double Opportunity Offered Young Contestants In $1,OOO
 Statewide Platform Contest

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Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
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CHICAGO, Feb. 16. The export trade of the meat packers-the largest single industry in America-has prac- tically ceased as a result of the foreign trade situation, the institution of American meat packers announced in a bulletin today.
 During the last calendar year, the exports of pork products alone exceed : ed 2,500. 900, 900 pounds.
 Beef exports ceased some time ago and during the past month pork exports have practically stopped, the bulletin says.
 In a resume of the meat situation abroad 1t adds that England has seven months supply on hand. In Germany agents of American packers are unable to sell stocks already in the country because the German government is un- able to offer acceptable currency in payment. Sales in Holland have prac- tically ceased: in France they have stopped entirely, and in Scandinavia hope of resumption of trade with Rus sia as a result of the lifting of the al-
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
TURKS MASSACRE
 7, 600 ARMENIANS :.
 IN CILICIA, CLAIM

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16-Seven thousand Armenians have been massacred in Cilicia in new at tack by Turkish and Kurdish troops, which is still in progress, according to adviceS received to- day by the Armenian national union through official channels The report, signed by the acting Armenian Archbishop of Smyrnia, and the president of the Armenian colony of Greece. states that the foes of the Armenians number 50,- 900 men who have advanced to Bahtchi and threaten to spread q reign of terror throughout the dis trict.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
Rail Owners Will Oppose Wage
 Increase To Workers Is Belief

The conference between Mir Hines and the committee from the Associa- ton of Railroad Executives. therefore. Will bring to a head an entirely new problem aside from the differences on wage questions.
 Mr. Hines. in asking the executives 10 name committee for the confer ence, sent to the association head quarters in New York complete statement of details of the problem With which the meeting will have to deal together with the presidents let ter to the unions. The director genera 1 was understood to have explained the necessity for immediate action and to nave urged that the executives pre- pare to go thoroughly into the con : troverSy.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
SENATE KEYNES PACT AND WITH
 II ALL ISSUES
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W WASd1NGIoN, Feb. It. - Laying aside it's legislative business, the sen ate, by unanimous consent, took up the treaty of Versailles again today and resumed, in all it's vigor the ratifica- ton debate interrupted last Novem- her
 The opening gun i'll the new phase of the fight was fired by the treaty's ir- reconcilable foes. Senator Mccormick of Illinois, reopening the discussion with a speech assaiIing many provis ions of the document and counselling the republican leaders not to consent to further compromise.
 Says Fight Is Chid's Play.
 He was followed by Senator McCum- Der, republican, North Dokato, who fiayed the heads of both parties for their failure to compromise and de- clared that "child's play obstinacy'' alone stood in the way of ratification
 Drawn into the debate by the charges Of the North Dakota senator, Senator Hitchcock, democratic leader, asserted that the democrats already had .'aban- doned" their previous stand and had offered compromise, but that the re- publicanS were demanding nothing short of complete democratic surrend- CT.
 Once it got under way, the debate speedily revived the whole scale of is sues which the senate had debated l. The subject technically under consid- eration, a motion by Senator Lodge to modify the republican reservation on withdrawal, was not mentioned until late in the day when MT. Lodge took ffse floor to explain briefly his reasons for moving for the change
 Abandon Hope For Speedy Action
 When the debate was reopened the private negotiations for a compromise apparently passed into the doldrums anu some of the treaty's most active friends on both sides of the chamber predicted there probably would be no settlement until discussion on the floor had spent itself
 Acting under and agreement with democratic leaders. Senator Lodge asked unanimous consent that the treaty be taken up and then presented the first of the proposed reservation changes be made public last week His amendment would make the withdraw al reservation stipu1ate that notice of withdrawal from membership in the league of nations could be given ..by the president or by congress acting alone whenever the majority of both houses may deem it necessary" In the original draft the notice might he given fsby concurrent resolution of the congress of the United States
 Hitchcock Announces Opposition
 The modification was proposed, said the majoity leader because the, res- ervation as previously worded would be wholly ineffective" in permitting a ma ajority of congress to take the na- ton out of the league.
 Although considered by the bi-par- tisan conference, the modification was not agreed on there and Senator Hitch cock indicated that he and many other democrats expected to vote against it.
 Most senators were inclined to be- lieve that it might be several days. be- fore action was reached on any pro- posals 10 modify the II republican as they were adopted at the last session of congress.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
BELIEVE FRENCH LINER LOST

PARIS, Feb. 16, (Havas) Search for the steamer Vile q d'Aleer. which on feofuafy was reported afire loo miles off Reunion. in the Indian ocean. mas been fruitless, according to T statement issued by the ministry of the navy today The Vile d'Alger. q vessel Of 4S,510 tons had on board 1g passengers and crew of 50
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
cARRANzIsTA WINS AT POLLS.

BROWNSVILLE. Texas, Feb. 16.- Incomplete returns received here from yesterdays election in Tamaulipas show that Rafael Cardenas former general in Carranza's army, defeated General Cesar Lopez de Lara for gov ernor of the state
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
ATTEMPT TO SLIP ONE OVER ON c. s.
 DISPLEASES WILSON
Note On Adriatic Question Says ->1.ses Cannot Be A Party To Settlement Unless Consulted
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WASHINGTON. Feb 16.-Decided objection 10 recognition of settlement of the Adriatic question on lines repug of Versailles and not reconcilable with the principles embodied in the II points of President Wilson. was expressed by the United States in the recent note to the allied governments.
 The note was not a threat to with draw from participation in European affairs, il was said officially at the white house, but said this country could not be d party to the disposi ton Of Plume, as agreed upon by the allied premiers, without consulting the United States. and consequently would not concern itself with the questions involved, including the policing of the Adriatic, if the settlement were en- forced on the government of Jugo- Siavia.
 Await Allied Reply.
 The next step of the Washington government waits on the reply of the allied premiers to the American note. The interesting suggestion was made in official quarters that the United States might cease its European relief work, which the allies have been anx- ious this country should continue. to keep down unrest, if modification Of the peace treaty were put into effect which the United States would regard as contrary to the principle of self de termina tion.
 The facts which influenced the de- partment of state in framing the new American note were as follows:
 December 2, last, at a meeting of the supreme council in Paris, a settlement of the Adriatic question was agreed upon. which, to become effective, re- quired acceptane by both the Italian and Jugo- -S1av governments. The basis of this, in brief. was the creation of q buffer state of Plume and adjacent territory, and America, as represented by Under Secretary Polk, was party to the arrangement.
 Premiers Held Secret Meeting.
 After the withdrawal from Europe C the American peace commissioners and while the Adriatic issue was still a subject of discussion between the principals. meeting was held in Lon don of the entente premiers, Lloyd George, Clemenceau and Nitti. and an entirely new plan was drawn up with out participation by America and for- warded in the shape of an ultimatum to the Jugo- Slav government. The basis of this was the recognition of Italys title to much of the eastern coast of the Adriatic and Dalmatia and there were other substantial additions to Italian claims which did not agree in principle with the original under standing.
 The latest American note was iii the nature of a protest against this method of procedure. It was not ar or threat but pointed out that if persisted in. this would leave the United States in the position of being expected to ratify a treaty which confirmed boundary lines beyond re- adjustment which 1t already had de clared to be wrong. And furthermore, it was recalled that this latest move has been made by the premiers with out consultation or advice from the government, though this country would be bound to abide by the results should it ratify the treaty.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-17
PERSHiNG OPENS MARDI GRAS

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 16-With the arrival today of General Pershing, the 1920 Mardi Gras carnival. the first since 1917, was formally opened The title Duke of Victory" will be con- ferred upon General Pershing tomor- row during the carnival of the Kings of Misrule and Joy"