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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
Pro AMENDMENT
IS DEFENDED IN
BRIEF Of KING

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Washington, Feb. 19. - validity
of the federal prohibition constitu-
tional amendment was defended in
a brief filed in the supreme court
today by Solicitor General King in
support of motions made by the
government for dismissal of origi-
nal proceedings instituted by Rhode
Island to test the amendment and
enjOin its enforcement. Arguments
ON the motion are expected to be
heard next month.
THE control or prohibition of the
liquor traffic." the brief said, sis
now conceded to be legitimate
governmental function. 1t can not
now be maintained, as a legal prop
osition, that such governmental
regulation or prohibition unconsti-
tutionally infringes the rights of
the individual. The right to pro-
hibit such traffic was a part of the
governmental powers which the
states had when they framed the
constitution of the United states. 1t
is a part of the powers which the
states, at that time, reserved to
themselves, but it is no more sacred
than any power then reserved.
The right of congress to sub
NIT amendments cannot depend
upon whether the proposed change
is slight or grave. Every state is a
party to the agreement that what
ever change in the constitution is
proposed by congress, as prescribed,
and is adopted by the legislatures of
thrce-fourths of their number shall
he thus adjudged to be q proper
and needed amendment.
ut is idle in this case to suggest
that this power of amendment
might be used to change the form
of government, it simply transfers a
power exercised by the state gov
ernments to be exercised by the
federal government.
The contention that the prohi
bition amendment is revolutionary
and invalid is clearly without
merit"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
DIVORCES WON'T BE
ALLOWED TO WED, is
VATICAN STATEMENT

lBY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wlREl
Rome, Feb. 19.-Authorities at
the Vatican, after inquiry. state
they are unable to find that any
communications or exchanges have
occurred to warrant publication by
journal of Vienna that marriage
of Divorces was about to be in
augurated in Austrian Catholic
churches, says an announcement
authorized by the pope. No such
authorization has been given, it is
stated, nor is there any trace of
suggestions warranting such a
statement, which is said to be
economically impossible.
The statement as to marriage OF
divorces was cabled from Vienna
February 2. Later it was said that
the statement first appearing in
Mergen of Vienna. was Inaccurate
and grew out of the fact that cer-
tain divorces had been advised to
apply to the registrar for remar-
riage, with the expectation that
the remarriage might later be reg
ularized by Rome.
Inquiry of the Vatican now de-
yelops that the statements are
without foundation. -.,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
RECONSTRUCTION
WORK IN EUROPE
IS A HUGE TASK


London, Feb. 1.-THE vastness
mental Europe seems appalling to
the Saturday Review.
1--WE are about to Witness" it
says, the spectacle of central and
eastern Europe being handed over
to some twenty-four international
mixed bodies called commissions.
AS each commission has on an av-
erage seven members, with an at
tendant army of clerks and secre-
taries, the reign of the official is
likely to be expensive and pro-
longed. Under the treaty of Yer
sailles the following twenty-four
commissions must be appointed
forthwith:
"To determine the new frontier
between Germany and Belgium,
trace the frontiers of the Saar ba-
sin, govern the Saar basin, appor-
ton the stock in the Saar basin,
administer the province of the GEN.
tral Rhine, delimit the frontiers of
Czecho- -Slovakia, determine the
boundaries between Germany and
ciuiitt lilt tNeA1 liOll
of Upper Silesia and take over its
government, take over East Prus-
sia after evacuation, administer the
plebiscite area of Stuhm, Rosen-
burg and Marienburg, for the de-
termination of the free city of Dan
zig, take the plebiseite of Schleiswig,
determine the boundaries of Sles-
wig, reduce the German army, the
naval commission, the air force
commission, repatriation commits
sion, clearance of debts commission,
insurance commission, Elbe COM
mission, for the navigation and
management, oder commission,
Niemen commission. Danube COM
mission, and the reparation COM
mission"
The latter the Saturday Review
describes as the greatest of all,
with the task of skinning Germany
alive for the next thirty years or in
perpetuity.
"In addition to the above" the
Saturday Review continued. there
is to be set up an International Ia
Dor office, and permanent court
of international justice. How long
will this vast cobweb of interna-
tional officials endure? Until the
next war. possibly" -.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
AME R|CAN
SOLDIER SHOT A
MEXICAN CITIZEN
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tsY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wIREl
Washington, Feb! 19.-Colonel
Gonzalo de la Mata, Mexican con-
sui at San Antonio, Texas, has re-
ported to his government the
shooting of a Mexican citizen by an
American soldier under circum-
stances that the Mexicans say par
allel the Wallace case at Tampico,
according to official advices from
the Mexican capital which state
that the foreign office will dis
patch a note of protest to the
United States.
Emilio Ramirez, a Mexican wear
ing military cape, was alleged to
have been halted by Sergeant
George Bullas, who asked him if
he was in the army. Ramirez did
not reply and was shot when he
started away, according to the con-
sul's report. Details of the affair
have not reached Washington.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
ROOT OUTLINES WHAT HE BELIEVES SHOULD Be IN THE G. P PLATFORM
DEFEAT OF MEASURE FOR
REORGANZZING ALL RAIL
LINES ASKED BY UNIONS

force increased rates aggregating
$3.50, 100000, and add to the cost
of living generally.
With Representative Sims, demo-
crat, of Tennessee, who also de-
clined to sign the conference report
Mr.. Barkley will lead the floor
fight on the bill in which most of
the democrats are expected to be
supported by a few republicans.
Proponents of the measure, how
ever, were confident that the COM
promise bill will be approved by the
house before adjournment Satur-
day.
Attacking the financial provisions
of the bill, Mr.. Barkley declared
"it is almost inconceivable that
congress could be induced to adopt
such a course" referring particu-
larly to the provision that rates
yielding six per cent on the book
value of the roads with any excess
earnings be divided between the
carriers and the government so as
to create a Jackpot" to aid weak
lines.
In his Statement, the Kentucky
representative ltNGtllGu lIlGll lIE
conferees on railroad legislation
expect congress soon to be asked
for an appropriation of 100000
600 to wind up the affairs of the
railrAad administration. In this
connection, he said that an exact
statement of these financial needs
was expected to be given the house
Saturday.
Representatives of the railroad
labor unions met tonight with
friendly members of the house to
discuss the compromise bill. Dur
ing the day many members of con-
gress received letters and tele-
grams from union leaders, urging
that government control be con-
tinued for two years.
Attacking the railroad bill Sec
ton by section, the memorial de-
clares first that the railroad en-
ployes expect just treatment and
the continuation of their "unalien-
able right to have an equal voice,
representation and vote in any
tribunal created by law or mutual
agreement which is to establish
the compensation we are to re-
ceive."
1t then is charged that the pend
| ing bill violates the fundamental
provisions of American govern
ment in the sections regulating the
| financial returns to investors, be-
cause particular and exclusive
privileges" were conferred in guar
anteeing dividends.
This act denies to the public
the benefit of competition, the
memorial says. "By this bill, the
government which we have insti-
tuted for the common good is pros
tituted to establish the private in
Iterests of holders of railway secur-
tiles as a class"
The section creating a railroad
labor board are quoted to show
that the unions are required to
nominate men to represent them
within thirty days from the pas
sage of the bill, and after the in
terstate commerce commission has
| held hearings and promulgated the
method of procedure for such nom
nations, but that no provision is
made to require the commission to
formulate regulations in sufficient
time to permit the employers to
comply with the act.
In having the commission define
Confined on Page Two>
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
AMERICAN KIDNAPPED
IN MEXICO SET FREE

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Los Angeles, Calf, Feb 10. -
William Welsh Adams, American
mine superintendent, reported kid
naped in Zacatecas, Mexico, Feb.
ruary 13, has been released, ac-
cording to messages which his wife
said tonight she had received from
the American Metals company Of
fees in New York ana Mexico and
the American consul at Saltillo,
Mexico.
The message said Adams was ex-
pected to arrive in Saltillo, Mexico,
today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
BANDITS ESCAPE:
AF TER ROBB|NG
BANK Of $1,000

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Prescott Ariz., Feb. 1g.-Two
heavily armed bandits entered the
bank at Camp Verde. sixty miles
northeast of here, at noon today
held up Cashier Butler and escaped
with approximately $1,000.
After completing the robbery, the
bandits conducted Cashier Butler
one mile out of town and there left
him under threat of death if he
summoned help,
Butler later returning to Camp
Verde, reported the hold-up and a
woman whose name has not been
learned, rode several miles to the
nearest telephone and notified the
sheriff's office here. #a
Posses were quickly formed from
the surrounding district and are in
search of the men. They rode sor-
rel horses and were each about six
feet high,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
Deming Pioneer Is Dead.

Deming, N. NJ, Feb. 19.-Baron
Larson, a resident of Deming since
1882, aged 81. is dead. For many
years he was an employe of the
Santa Fe railroad. resigning to en-
ter business for himself. He was a
native of Sweden. He is survived
by his widow, their three children
having died early in life.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
SECOND NOTE IS
SENT BY WILSON
OPREM|ERS ON
F|UME QUESTION
President Replies to Entente
Leaders Communication
Regarding Settlement of
the AdriatiC Problem,
REPLY UNDERSTOOD TO
TAKE FIRM POSITION
Attitude of the American
Government Has Been Out
lined With a Degree Of
FinaIity, 1t Is Reported,


Washington, Feb. 19 (by the
Associated Press) President Will
son today prepared and sent to the
state department a reply to the
entente premiers' note on the Adri-
attic question. He is understood to
have re-stated the position of the
American government with a de-
gree of finality.
Although the president dictated
his communication in less than TWO
hours it probably win not be put
on the cables before tomorrow
night or Saturday.
The original draft as prepared
by Mr.. Wilson was sent to Acting
Secretary Polk for his personal
study as he was the head of the
American mission when the Adri-
attic settlement of December was
reached at Paris with the consent
ard approval of the president and
IS, therefore, thoroughly familiar
with all the preliminary negotia-
tions.
After Mr.. Polk has completed
his examination of the document
and it has been put in the usual
diplomatic form, it probably will
be returned to the White House for
final approval before it is dis
patched to Ambassador Davis at
London for presentation to the pre-
miers.
The president is understood 10
have adhered to the position taken
in his note of February 10, in which
he informed the allies that If they
were to proceed to a settlement of
the Adriatic question without the
participation of the American gov
ernment, a situation might be ere
ated where the United States might
have to consider whether 1t could
become a party to the treaty or
Versailles and the Franco-Ameri-
can pact.
While conciliatory, the premiers'
reply to this original note was ar
gumentative. Mr.. Wilson in his
answer is understood to have met
the argument point by point and
is believed to have again called at
| tention to the principle of selt-de-
termination as enunciated in his
fourteen points and his other dec
larations during the war which
! were accepted by the central
powers as the basis for peace.
Although it makes clear that the
| american government has not
lchanged the position it took when
the original Adriatic agreement
was made at Paris. the presidents
note is not regarded as the final
chapter in the negotiations.
The premiers in their reply to
the original communication are
said to have left the way open for
agreement along the lines previ-
ously accepted by the United States
and with the receipt of the Amerl-
can note it will be for them to de-
eide whether the ultimatum previ-
ously sent to Jugo-Slavia embody-
ing the settlement to which the
United States did not subscribe viii
stand.
| Tpn1np Eph 10 If 10 NnnCt1
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
Canadian Industrial Exhibition.

London Feb. "A Canadian in
dustrial exhibition is to be held in
the Agricultural hall, Idlington. in
June. Most of the floor space has
already been allotted ara the ex-
hibits will comprise grain elevators.
separators, wood working machin-
cry, tractors, ready-made houses
and fura
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver, Colo, Feb. 19.-New
Mexico: Cloudy Friday, probably
followed by rain in northern and
northwest portions; Saturday, rain
or snow and colder.
Arizona: Rain Friday; Saturday,
clearing and colder.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20

London, Feb. 19.-It is consid-
cred more likely tonight that the
supreme council will agree to the
publication of President Wilson'S
Adriatic note and the allied reply,
although whether here or at Wash
fContinued on Page Two)
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
LEGi6> '14gT Is
EXPEC1EGs;s.:::::S2
PROPOSED SA[t:
GERMAN LINERS
Associate Justice Bailey Of
the District of Columbia
Issues a Temporary In
junction to Halt Action,
PAYNE SAYS HE WILL
RECOMMEND AN APPEAL
May Also Ask William R,
Hearst to Furnish Bond
Against Loss # Vessels
Are Allowed to Lay Idle,


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Washington, Feb. 19.--Prospects
of q legal battle to complicate the
controversy over shipping board
efforts to dispose of thirty former
German passenger liners doomed
large today when Associate Justice
Bailey of the District of Columbia
supreme court granted n tempo
rary injunction against the sale on
a taxpayers application filed by
William Randolph Hearst. John
Barton Payne, chairman of the
board, announced that he would
recommend appeal proceedings and
also an effort to require Mr.. Hearst
to furnish bonds against loss If the
ships laid idle. He indicated that
the government would fight to the
finish for its legal rights to pro-
Ceed with the sale.
simultaneously Vice Chairman
Stevens of the board, in disagree
ment with his colleagues as to the
wisdom of the sale, continued his
testimony before the senate com
merce committee. Still another diff
ference of opinion connected with
these ships was developed at the
hearing. John d. York, a marine
engineer of Chicago. contending
that the Leviathan, largest of the
fleet, could be reconditioned for
passenger service only in the yard
where she was built in Germany,
while r. l.. Hague, engineer of the
board, said the work could be done
in American yards.
Chairman Jones of the commit
tee announced that the question of
formulating recommendations for
the senate on this question and
also of framing legislation that
might he deemed necessary would
be taken up tomorrow in executive
session.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20
A FORMER BRAKEMAN
TURNS TRAIN ROBBER

Vt "7'''''''0 'N'O'77Nt- sFECTNL ltN5EU WTFHT
Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 10
Arthur F. Olson, alias John ogden,
said to have robbed mail car on
the Union Pacific Overland limited
train near omaha of approximate
ly 100000 worth of registered
mail and other valuables on the
night of January 81, was arrested
by railroad special agents here to-
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20

Washington, Feb. ia tempo
.rary injunction to prevent the sale
of the thirty former German pas
senger liners recently offered by
the board was granted today by
Associate Justice Bailey of the
district supreme court.
Justice Bailey said that after a
careful examination of the statutes
he was of the opinion that they did
not show an intention on the part
Of congress to place in the presi-
dent or in the shipping board the
power tor sell these ships.
Application for the injunction
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Cnnttnuad ar Page Twol
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-02-20

omaha, Neb., Feb. 19.-Olson, a
former brakeman, was tracd by an
empty automatic pistol which was
left on the floor after the robbery.
The Little River news., 1920-01-03
FEDERAL LAWS ARE PRO.
 POSED TO STOP EVIL
Thirteen Deaths Have Occurred in Chicago Since Christmas from
 Drinking Wood Alcohol.

Chicago, Lee. 31.-With 13 deaths recorded in Chicago since Christmas from drinking wood alcohol, city off cials today declared federal legislation will be necessary to stamp out the evil.
 Health Commissioner John Dill Rob ertson suggested that congress imme- diately enact laws requiring these pro- visions:
 Registration at wholesale drug hous- es of all wood alcohol purchases,
 Requiring all dealers to use poison labels, printed in every language, on every bottle sold.
 Prison terms for wholesale and re- tailers who violate these require ments.
 States Attorney Hoyne, Coroner Hoffman and District Attorney Clyne are cooperating with city officials to combat the evil by prosecuting pers- ons selling the poison as a beverage on charges of manslaughter
The Little River news., 1920-01-03
LITTLE RIVER CIRCUIT
 OPENS MERE MONDAY
January Term of Circuit Court Will Open in AshdOwn Monday Morn-
 ing at S:30.

The regular January term of Little River Circuit Court will convene in Ashdown Monday morning at S:3O for two weeks session.
 The court will be presided over by Judge James s. Steel, circuit judge, and the state will be represented by Prosecuting Attorney A. D. DuLaney, assisted by his deputy George R. Steel
 It is understood that the court will be very heavy this term, as numerous cases were left over from last July term. According to authorities, the grand jury will be in session all next week. It is thought, however, that they will be able to complete all the work in two weeks.
 The jurors and witnesses have been summoned and all is ready for the opening session.
The Little River news., 1920-01-03
COUNTY MISSIONARY
Rev. J. T. Benson Will Devote Time to
 Work in This County.

Rev. J. T. Benson of DeQueen has been selected as missionary for Little River county His work began the first of the year, and he is already on the job. He will move his family to Ashdown as soon as it can be arrang- ed. The county missionary is one of the results of the seventy-five million campaign, Heretofore the church has had one missionary for the entire dis trict or association. The county mis- sionaary will do all his work in the county. Rev. Benson is we'll known and prominent Baptist minister.
The Little River news., 1920-01-03
JANUARY 6 IS TKE DATE
 OF FORMAL PEACE
Allies and Germans Agree Upon Day of Ratifying Protocol; Will Re.
 sume Relations.

Paris, Dec, 31.-EXchange of ratifi- cations of the treaty of Versailles will take place January 6 at the Quai d'Orsay.
 Baron von Lersner, head of the Ger man delegation, and Paul Dutasta, sec retary of the peace conference, to- night settled all points in connection with the signature, except that relat- ing to naval material, which it is eX- pected will be solved shortly.
 The Germans will sign the protocol, and at the same time the allies will hand letter to them agreeing to re- duce their demands to 100000 tons if the total available tonnage has been overestimaed, or Germany is gravely menaced economically. In any case after the signature the allies will get 242,000 tons of material and the bal ance based on the report of experts who are now checking up at Danzig Hamburg and Bremen.
 The British prime minister, David Lloyd George, will present at the ceremony, which will be carried out without any display. Diplomatic rela- tions with Germany will be resumed the following day, when the French charge d'affairs will go to Berlin and French consuls and will resume thei1 posts.
 Allied troops will proceed January 12 to the territories which must be evacuated by the Germans or where plebiscites are to be held, It is esti mated that 100 trains will be needed for this purpose
 Ellis Loring Dressel, an American member of the peace conference as expert on German affairs, it is said will go to Berlin as soon as ratifica tions are exchanged He will be ac companied by a staff. This is pre- sumed to be temporary expedien until diplomatic relations with thu United States are resumed. He Wa. appointed acting commissioner ant charge affairs in October.
The Little River news., 1920-01-03
Thursday Evening Party.

The Jolly Girls of the Methodist church and the Y. w. c, A. of the Bap- tist church entertained large num- Der of friends at the handsome home of Mrs WI, Phillips Thursday even- ing The principal game was Hearts and all enjoyed the evening very much. Refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served to the large number of guests.
The Little River news., 1920-01-03
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS
New Manager of Johnson Hotel Took
 Charge Wednesday Night.

Fred Gray, formerly of Hot Springs, who has leased the Johnson Hotel for five years. took charge Wednesday night at o'clock. Many interior inn provements will be made on the hotel during February. MT, Gray is a young married man and his wife has also ar rived Mr Johnson and family have moved into the old Johnson hotel building and will make improvements in that and use it as a residence, and possible rent unused rooms. He will turn his attention to farming