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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
JUROR IS EXCUSED
IN WOOTTON TRIAL
Testimony Offered That
He Expressed Sym
pathy For |. w. w.

TOMBSTONE. Ariz. Feb. i7--''Jur-
ors must be above suspicion In
this case said Judge samuel l.. Pat
tee In sustaining the challenge by the
defense against 4. J. Cobb of Doug
las. who entered the jury box last
week for the trial Of Harry z. woot-
ton. accused Of kidnapping IN connec-
ton with the Bisbee deportations.
Cobb was examined as juror
Thursday last and two challenges Of
the defense on that occasion were
overrgled by court. cooD was re-
called for further examination today.
He WIS asked II he ever had expressed
opinion concerning the right or wrong
Of the deporiauons
u have not Il was none OF my
business" he said.
George stone. a former partWcr OF
Cobb in a pool hall az Douglas was
called by the defeDze to impeacn
Cohb'a statements Stone said that he
had received ordots from the police
~ douglas not to allow amy I. w
WIS from Columbus 10 hang around
HIS pool hail. lie declared that when
he ordered one from the place Cobb
took exception to the loss OF pos
sible customer and said concerning
the deportations:
ANY man interested In tearing men
from their wives and children should
be sent to the pen.tentiary."
Special Prosecutor A. A. Worsley
examined stone concerning his rea-
son for coming here. stone Ia answer
said he lived In MoNico and crossing
the line found some people waiting
for him who asked him To come here
for the trial Tie said he came be-
cause he was friend OF Charles
Cross one OF the dcfendanta. TO whom
he related Cohtfs alleged abatement
concerning the deporiatious. The
defenso then challenged cobb
without ruling on the vcracity
OF the two men. Jurors must he above
suspicion In this case" said Judge
patee. And the challenge is sus-
tainod."
Thirty-two talosmcn we're eNamln-
cd this morning. all being excused
with the exception OF NJ. T.. crosby
ranChcr Of Benson who was ac-
coptcd by both sides.
Another recess nf two days viii be
taken tomorrow Tor the drawing OF
a new Venire only few more than
thirty from the last rcma ming for cN-
animation This probably will leave
only one more day of court, Friday,
this week. II was also thought prob
ablo that court would not be In ses-
sion Monday. as being the day fol-
lowing Mashingion's birthday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
DOTS and DASHES

LONDON The toNt OF the note
sent by the entente powers 10 Holland
touching upon the surrender OF tho
former German emperor reprimands
the Netherlands government for not
expressing adherence OF the
kaiser's war crimes and practically
cancels the demands OF the eNtradi-
tion OF the ex-emperor. Holland, ac-
coTding 20 tho note. Is TO maintain
strict watch over the fugitive, keep
him removed from the German
frontier and prevent menacing politi-
cal intrigucs being carried on by his
adhercnts.
WASHlNGTON.-The reports %
the committee on aircraft activities
were presented TO congress. Tho
majority report characterizos the
aerial activities a. "riot OF waste. %
while the minority findings praise
the department for It's war prepara-
tions.
NEW YORK.--Thr0ugh an "lnter-
locking directorate OF not rlore than
500 persons. the red organizations OF
the United states are seeking TO gain
control OF the government. Joha W.
sullivan, former member OF the war
labor board. said at a meeting OF the
national ciVil federation, presided
over by Samuel Oompcrs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
TREATY
IS UNJUST,
THOMAS SAYS
Senator Denounces Pact
As Too Harsh With
Germany

WASHINGTON. Fob. i7.-Urglug
the senate TO Judge the treaty Of
pence with Germany by the light OF
history and test II by the principles
Of International Justice" 4" senator
Thomas democrat, OF Colorado. de-
clnrcd today In the senate that the
document was an effectuai disregard
by the United States and the aliiCs
Of the general peace terms which Ger
many was induced to accept when she
signed the armlsticc.
Reviewing the many speeches OF
President Wilson during the war and
notes TO Germany Just prior TO the
armistice, Senator Thomas said they
constituted binding agreement to
treat Germany fairly and did not JUS
tify the reparation and territorial
features OF the treaty as finally drawn
up.
THE armistice became a fact" he
said. "only be ausc n contract. "a
covenant. had been made mutually
binding upon the United States and
it, allies TO observe In making the
peace the principles which the presi-
dent had set forth ana which the
allies In accepting them had made
significent by modifying Il two points.
as to the freedom OF the seas and the
many for damage done by her during
the war by sea or land and from the
air.
The statesmen OF the allies uu-
qucstionably Intended to stand by the
agreement. Unfortunately. the Brit
ish premier appealed To the country.
az they were emerging from con-
fuct which had shaken the British
empire TO its foundations. and put
the mark OF death on the door OF
cVery family In tho land. The
populace was moved by demand for
revenge. miscnlicd Justice and Lloy d
GeOrGc bent beneath the storm. The
election meant virtual .epuduation OF
the agreement
France. smarting under the same
sore anlictions. reacted In the same
fashion. Whether the president en-
tered the council at Versailles the
atmosphere was charged with every
feeling and passion except that for
Justice"
The first effect OF the changed
front. he described. senator Thomas
said was the taking OF the saor basin
from Germany.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
j. s. FIRMS DENY
MARTENS STORY
Declare They Did Not
Seek Trade With Soviet
Government

WASHINGTON. Feb. l1,-Morc
testimony regarding Russian Soviet
government attempts 10 establish re-
htIons with American business cou-
Germs was given today when the sem
ate subcommittee investigating soviet
activities la the United States resumed
it, examination Of Ludwig e.. 4. Is.
Martens. scif-st,led soviet ambassa-
dor.
Chairman Moses presented protests
from the Packard Motor car COM
pany and the Westinghouse Electric
company against Martens assertions
that they had sought to trade through
MIN vita Rus=ia Martens conceded
lt WIS possible that they had been
merely solicited To sell goods and hat
NOT sought orders
Martens read letter he Wrot" IN"
state department formally demanding
puSscss.on OF some y2s .uUu,OoO worth
of railway equipment bought In the
uitcd states hy the former regime
In russia To which he has received no
r, sponsf.
Are you now prepared Go submit
Ca the committee AN your Instructions
secret or otherwise from the soviet
government was asked hy W. IL.
Ellis. committee counsel.
MNlN'llN aus Nf''fl" tA'ii
willing 60 give everything that ] can
submit but / cannot give my codes
names Of my courlers and So forth
Ellis read au alleged statement ni
Leon Trotzky crcditing him VITA urs
ing his Russian associates I'm this
country to stay here and conduct Il
revolution This Martens said, was
"a dirty lie. like lots of Others. Ella
referred To Martens testimony thnl
he was not engaged in propagandr
against the United STATES. but merely
seeking resumption ~ trade and soviet
recognition
DO you know whore the nrono,
comes watch you propose tu spcno
here %" Ellis asked
From The Russian people Mar
tens answered
Questioned rs tu the taking over u
land IN Russia. Martens finally said
~ YOU want tu prove tlat property
was taken lon Russia, Will state ina
the Russian people who were formerly
slaves have confiscHtcd the land an
Iiveztocks aud buildings Tor them
selves.
They took over the nanNs. but mo-
the deposits The dcpusitorH had th'
right tu draw out their money.
SEIZURE Of an Russian newspaper
b was hrcuusr 'it was only hy TN
means that you can have a free press
hc said.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
ARIZONA CATTLE n
GROWERS MEET
Regulation OF Packers
Chief Subject Before
Convention
~ ras .ssse,.rss -.s..

TUCSON. Aria. Feb f7--Reguia-
tion OF the packers will be the chief
topic OF debate In the session. OF the
Arizona cattle Growers association. Il
was Indicated this morning in the
opening address Of L. F. Mullen. 20
the annual convention which opened
with an attendance OF 500 delegates.
Declaration OF the president that
sentiment had developed adverse TO
the Kendrlck bill was met with sharp
challenges from members of the con-
ventlon who asserted that resolution
OF enlargement would bo offered az
the first business session OF the gath
ering. The president reviewed tho
action OF the executive committee OF
the association In rescinding the pre-
vious endorsement OF the kendrick
bill and denied the statement which
had been made from the floor OF tho
last convention By an unidentified
delegate that propaganda Of the pack
era was responsible Tor the change OF
position,
The appointment OF tho finance
committee followed the reading OF tho
report Of the advisory committee. fs
follows.
&. II. crabbe Of the Ariaona Live
stock SANITARY board. chairman; =. A.
Reid. Fen 3 Hiidrcth. q. n. Laird.
J. II. Mcvey, J. ID. PARIS. ana Henry
/ q, Boice.
Fen 5. Hndreth. chairman Of the
advisory committee, In his report
urged fight In Washington on the
proposed Increase In the fees for graz.
ing on ne national forces reserve.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
FEW DELEGATES TO REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION TO BE INSTRUCTED

Is known. Is 20 be taken by Gov. Low
den ana senator llurding.
wood LoseS Oklahonn.
n wns developed sharply In the re-
publican state convention at OklahO-
ma city. where the program OF the
Wood managers had been to secure
instruction Tor Gen. Wood. BY the
significant vote Of 55t 10 2s4, the con-
ventlon determined 20 send an unin-
structcd delegation 10 Chicago. The
resolutions sferred by name 20 Low
den. Johnson. Borah, and Lodge as
"mcn to whom we look for safe and
sane leadership" the name OF Gen.
wood not being included.
In Missouri six congressional dis
trict conventions have been held, with
three more scheduled for the present
week The xix in each case elected
uninatructed delegates and the three
this week undoubtedly will follow the
same policy. Delegates elected In
districts in North Carolina and Ten
nossec--tho first Co be chosen from
these stntcs-arc without Instructions.
Primaries IN March.
This situation viii change somc-
what L. is recognized. when the
striug OF direct primaries starts next
month. with candidates entered for
the preferential vote OF ttho differ
ont primary athAtHf sumo one mas 10
win the pledged support OF the dele
gates. Even az that. according "a
digest OF information that reaches
the different headquarters any one OF
the candidates will ho extremely
lucky to have 200 instructed votes aud
the chances are better that the tor
figure OF Instructions for any caudi-
date viii be- nearer i25 than Il will
goo.
During tho week senator Hsrding's 4
formal candidacy began to shape mp,
IL was announced In hts behalf that
he will not contest la Illinois against
Gov. Lowden, and will open Chicago
headquarters next week. Senator
johnson Is prepared TO have his name
/ filed In each direct primary state, ac-
cordlng TO his mapagcrs.
Wood Leaders iieticcd.
Gen. Moods leaders have not said
definitely whether they VIII so into
/ Illinois or other states having CHndl'
| datea. with tho exception % Ohio
whore they may they are willing "a
l have the delegates stand for Harding
aud are content with having Wood
/ tho second choice OF the state.
| Gov. lowdcn enters Houth Dakota
"Wednesday for four days speaking
/ campaign. seeking the primary prefer
ence OF March rs. The Georgia state
I convention will be held Saturday. IN,
state IL all set for the usual w,
acts of conicsipg delegates
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
MERGER OF 5
BIC RAILROADS
IS PLANNED
Great Northern, North
ern Pacific, And Bur-
lington In Deal
az rrs .ssoe,.rss ,nsss

ST. PAUL, MINI. Feb. Merger
OF the Great Northern, Northern
Pacific and Burlington roads into one
great trans-contlnental system, short
iy after governmental control is re-
linquished. this month, was forecast
In high railroad circles here today.
II Is reported that the merger II be-
ing planned along lines conceived by
the late James J. Hill
The merger was actually completed
by james ]. Hill. when he was Ia con
troll OF the roads. but Il was dissolved
because, II Is understood. the fedesa.
government regarded the combination
ns Illegal IL n claimed that leglsln
tion 4efu"e congress aud the present
government attitude would not pro-
hihh the merger.
The three roads have n combined
mileage Of $1,000. II has been stated
here that the reason Tor the merger
IL to take care OF ff00 600 geo In Bur.
lington bonds which fall due In 1874.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Stocks Again Fall
In Wall Street

NEW YORK, Fob. II--INN NT0rN
market came almost 10 o stundHtill he
fore tho end OF the first hour TO-DAY
many stocks meanwhile having fallen
to lower levels with early leaders In
the decline.
Motors and their accessories were
steadily offered at losses Of / to .
points
baldwin Locomotive was distinctly
heavy dispite It's favorable annual re-
mort. and Endicott johnson added six
points to its continuous reaction Of
the last few days. Rallies Of TO B
points accompanied the lowering OF
The initial call money rate to per
cent. A few important issues, notably
oils. mahng fun fccoveries before
NOON.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
WILSON PUTS ALI
sIsPENSE. PARIS VIEW

PARIS. Feb. i7.--DiscussinE cdi.
tot.HiN president Wilson's note ana
the reported allied reply. the Temps
TO-DAY SAYS the entire Adriatic. question
mad becn placed In q state OF suspense
again by President Wilson's memo
tnndum and that much patience ana
tact are necessary ON all sides Ihe
newspnper continues; 1t goes without
saving that none OF the three Hllicd
governments wishes tu give the gov
ernmcnt OF the United states any mo-
tive or protest for Withdrawing from
European Affairs.
"Thc cabinets az London aud Paris
do not consider their proposal oi Jhl-
unrv 20 so uninNouhie tD the jugo
SlnNs us President Wilson appears 80
belley, 30 Co be but at any rate it lhcN
hnvp undertaken tu formulate plah
IL is because the government OF the
United States WAS no longer taxing
p,ig in their deliberations and be
cause the problem Of the Adriatic
cannot remain indefinitely in hs pres
tnt state.
determined to reject the proposal %
January 20. Great Britain and France
cnuuot insist on It's adoption. bu-
they have signed the treaty OF Loudon
and they profess to hold Tor ticallen
"a respect that President wilson cNl-
drntlN does not disapprove, They
conId nnt urevent Italy from cNccGt-
ing the stipulauons to which th'y
nave subscribed. So the debate ~
open and the rights OF every one re-
main intact
I Tne Temps reminds It's readers that
the Franco British pact Is depon6aul
upon ratification OF "a similar Franco
American agreement and that Pre-.
mier Nitti OF Italy mover concealed
his strong reasons for not breaking
with America. The newspaper hdui
that likewise America cannot be un'
concerned about European peace
DISCUSSING the reply to President VIII
son the Temps SAYS II viii DE made hN
France aud Great Britain in full uc'
cord with Premier Nttti.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Only One Bid For
80 German Liners

WASHINUTUN, Fob. ITl-IonIrurN
10 expectation. only one bid FOR any
OF the thirty former German liners
was received to-day when the shipping
hoard auction 20 receive competitive
offers was resumed with the ships or
fered one az "A time
a bid OF t55O.0OO for the Otsego by
y. j. Roberts. Acme Operating cor
poration. New York. WIS the only one
made for the nineteen steamers Of
fercd Commissioner Scott then ask
ed " there was any desire to bid fur
ther on groups Of vessels and closed
the auction when no offers were forth
coming.
The largest ships OF the fleet, in
cluding the Lcviathan, AgamemnOn
and George Washington, were among
tracing offers
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Dardanelles Open
To All Nations

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE lnterna-
tioualizatlou of the Dardnnelles. which
had been forecast was decided upon
definitely los tho allied supreme cOun-
ell today. The details Of the control
of the waterway, however, have not
been worked out
Great Britain. 20 was learned today.
has instructed Admiral De Uohcck AZ
Constantinople TO announce there that
the allies have decided not 10 deprive
Turkey Of Consthniiuople, II The per-
secution of the ArmcnInns continue.
however. the admiral was instructed
TO SAY. the peace treaty with Turkey
may bc considerably modified.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Asks For News OF
Kidnapped Husband

NEW YORK, Feb. iT.-Mrs. Wil4
son Welsh Adams OF Los Angeles.
California, today toiegrnphed the
American Metal company Of this city
asking for Information al TO the fatd
reported held for ransom By bandits
In Iacatecaa. Mexico.
The company telcgraphed its ofrl-
ces In Monterey, Mexico. but has noa
yet received a reply. Adams Is su-
perintendent OF a Mexican mine cOns
trolied by the company.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
WILSON MAY
WITHDRAW THE
PEACE TREATY
Memorandum To Allies
Contained Such Threat,
Washington Admits

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE allied
supreme council tonight handed
10 Ambassador Davis It's answer
to President Wilson s communica-
tion on the Adriatic question.
The note was n modification Il was
said of the one prepared on Satur-
day last.
WASHINGTON. Feb. i7.-Presl-
dent Wilson In his memorandum"
to the allies concerning their pro-
posed Adriatic settlement informed
them that the United States might
haze to consider Withdrawing the
treaty OF Versailles from the senate
II the allies went ahead with their
plans without the consent OF the
United States.
This statement was made officially
here today with the further state.
ment that tho American position wus
outlined not In the nature OF threat.
but as statement Of a situation ere
ated mot by AN act OF the American
government but by an act Of the
British French und ltaiian prcmiers."
which would place the United States
in the position N II were a party tu
the treaty OF Versailles OF subscrib-
ing through the. pact to rights OF
sovereignty and other agreements 10
which II was opposed.
Would AncCt Pact.
The treaty OF Versailles and the
Anglo France American pact are
considered inseparHbie as far as the
question is concerned ana II Prcsi-
dent Wilson should determine to
withdraw the treaty of Versailles Il
would mean that the American
French pact would be Withdrawn at
the samo time. a was explained.
state department officials take thc
position that the French press Us en-
doaVoring through setting up cry Of
threat on the part OF the American
government 20 place the plane OF the
situation which has arisen at Amer
teas door instead OF ON the acts OF
foreign premlers where h belongs"
II was reiterated that on December
boforr Secretary puil- icft Paris the
American. British and French repre-
seutntiVcH had agreed on settlement
Of tho Adrutic question and d was
charged that subsequently without
consulting the United suites the allied
premiets. sitting at Paris. adopted
now agreement which was transmit
ted to- Ambassador wallace Tor the
approval uf the, American govern
munt.
Surprises Washington.
This ID WAS said. came az great
slrprIse 10 the American government
which sent a communication to the
premicrs. asking whether they pro-
uosed 10 settle the question without
consulting the American government
The premicrs were said To have re-
piled that they did not intend TO do
va but later sent an ultimatum To-
Iugo Sluvta. that unless 81 accepted
tho new settlement the terms ui ihe
original treaty of London would Dc
carried out"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
French Certificates
To Arizona Soldiers

pHOENtN. Feb. l7.-Frcnch gov
crumout certificates uf appreciation uI
the sacrifice OF American soldiers.
sailors ana marines. who died In the
world war viii hc conveyed To- ~.
Arizona soldiers and four sailors hy
American Legion posts throughout tho
slate on February -, Washington X
Birthday. IL was announced at the
state headquarters NJ the legion hy
State Adiutunt Windcs The Certifi-
Gates Will hc conveyed to noNi Of KIN.
Certificates fur Arizona marines Will
be conveyed later. % was announced.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Lane To Take Job
With Oil Companies

Los ANfELESt thlif.t Fen, H.
Franklin X. Lane, retiring secretary
~ the interior, will become an execu-
tive OF the pan-American Petroleum
and Transport company and the Mex
lean Petroleum company when he re-
linquishes his official position. Il was
announced here today by n. l.. Do
hcncy, president OF the two companies.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
ALI REGIONAL OFFICES
To HE DISCONTINUED

WASHINGTON. Feb. Discou-
tinuatlon OF all regional and district
offices Of the railroad administration
ON March ! was directed today by
Director General Hines as the second
step In demobilizntion OF the federal
railroad organization.
In accepting the resignation of
Hale Holden az director Of the central
west region the administration cX-
tended the jurisdiction OF x. ~. Ash
ton. director OF the northwest region
60 the territory formerly under Mr.
Holden'H dicc.ion Mr. Holden's
resignation be- effective Immediately so
Mr., Holden may resume management
of The Chicago. Burlington x quincy
railroad,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Maryland Defeats
Woman Suffrage

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Foh The
rejection of the federal women suf-
fraEc amendment 10y the house ut
delegates was made certain today
when ratification resolution was de-
fcatcd 80 to g. This resolution was
offered as substitute To the rcsolu-
ton rejecting the amendment favor
ably reported by the committee ON
federal relations which Will bc acted
uuOn later today.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Joseph w. Bailey To
Run For Governor

DALLAS ToN Fob. i7-FormN
announcement of his candidacy Tor
governor Of Texas. will be made 10y
former senator Joseph W. Bailey al
ter his address at Galncsvillc tomor-
row, he told friends here today.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
MERGER ASSURED ~
LEGISLATION IL PASSED.

CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-THE merger
OF the Great Northern Northern
Pacific ana Burlington railroads,
planned years ago by the late j. J..
nm, Is entirely dependent upon
passage OF legiaation nav before
congress which would remove tho
legal restrictions placed by the Sher-
man law. a hirh official ON the Burl-
inEton system said here today.
The plan postponed when Mr.. llill
found ID impossible 10 carry out las
never been entirely dropped, u was
Indicated. ho proposed merger would
give the Great Northern and NOrth-
'in Pacific direct entry into Chicago
and create a through trnnE-cuntincnt
al system reaching to ihc Pacific
coast and 10 Vancouver, Canada.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17
Control OF Radio
Stations Relinquished

MNNTIT MUTTON. T0N- IT. -NHNHI
operation or control of All private ra-
dlu stations assumed during the war
emergency will be rolinquishou al
m ght February 20 under an eN-
ecutiye order made public today BY
Secretary Daniels.