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New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Urges
Force if Ruling
Classes Resist
''They Always Do,'' Adds So
Wet Agent, Who Tells Sen.
ate Inquiry Majority Has
Right to Do as 1t Wishes
Purpose Here Challenged
Declines to Give Up Code
and Courier List; Secret.
ed Papers i'm New York

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17-Ludwir C.
a. N. Martens, Russian Soviet repre-
sentative in the United States, was
started to-day on what promises to be
long cross-examination as to the
purpose for which he came to this
country and as to the attitude of those
ne represents toward the United States.
IN behalf of the Senate Foreign Re-
iations investigating sub b-committee,
wade n. Ellis, counsel, pushed a line
OF questioning which was taken to in
volve challenge of Martenss oft re-
peated statement that he has no pur-
pose here but to secure recognition of
the soviet government and to omen
trade.
Reading from the Russian Soviet
constitution and from articles by
bucharin, intimated now to be Assist
ant Commissar for Foreign Affairs of
the Soviet, Mr.. Ellis sought to draw
Martens into admission that the Rus
sian idea called for constant revolu-
tlonary activities of its adherents and
representatives and for attack on all
other constituted authorities in the
world. Adjournment for the day cut
of further inquiry along this line.
Two Houses Deny Seeking Order
Chairman Moses presented protests
from the Packard Motor Car Company
and the Westinghouse Electric Com
pany against Martens's assertions that
they had sought to trade through him
with Russia. Martens conceded it was
possible that they had been merely
solicited to sell goods and had not
sought orders.
Martens read a letter he wrote the
State Department formally demanding
possession of $28,00O,O00 worth of rail-
way equipment bought in the United
States by the former regime in Russia,
to which he has received no response.
Are you now prepared to submit
to the committee all your instructions,
secret or otherwise, from the Soviet
government? was asked by Mr.. Ellis.
No. Martens answered. 81 am will
ing to give everything that l can sub
NIT, but / cannot give my codes, names
OF my couriers and so forth"
Isn't it fact that part of your
correspondence has been destroyed ?"
Mr.. Ellis continued.
Harassed Here, Martens Complains
mo; but was so much harassed in
New York" Martens replied, chat
parts Of it were concealed in safe
places by my friends"
Who is Bucharin ?" Mr.. Ellis asked.
"He is editor of La Pravda,' Rus
sian newspaper"
That's an official organ of your gov
ernment, isn't it ?"
mo, Of the Communist party"
"And Bucharin has been Assistant
Commissar of Foreign Affairs for the
Soviet?"
Martens said he did not know that
did you see dispatches in the morn
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18

ing papers concerning a message signed
ny bucharin, seized in England, urging
IN lnnammatory language revolution in
the United Statcs7" MIR. Ellis asked.
~ "Yes,' Martens said. II only saw it
there, however,"
bucharin was in the United States
!or three months from December, 1917,
Martens added,
Mr.. Ellis read an article in "Thc Rev.
olutionary World" New York publica-
tion, which he credited to Bucharin and
the proletariat" and q rebellion Of "the
working class, who can gain nothing BY
soft words"
DO you indorse those opinions 2"
Mr.. Ellis asked.
Il can't answer that" Martens said,
and his attorney, former Senator Hard
wick, OF Georgia, asked if the commit
tee was Investigating political opinion" )"
1T seems to me the establishment of
the dictatorship of the proletariat is a
very practical proposition" Chairman
Moses ruled, "and how far your client
is associated with that proposal"
do you believe in the dictatorship
of the proletariat?" Mr.. Ellis continued.
lieve the Soviet form of government
is the best, and if the great mass of
the people are IN favor of it they have
the right to use force against minori-
ties if they resist. The ruling classes
always resist"
you don't think the proletariat has
right to use revolutionary force un-
less it is in the majority?" Mr.. Ellis
asked.
"1he proletariat is always in the
majority" said Martens.
Ellis read an alleged statement of
Leon Trotzky crediting him with urg-
ing his Russian associates in this coun-
try to stay here and conduct a revolu-
lie, like lots of Others"
Mr.. Ellis referred to Martens's testi-
mony that he was not engaged in prop
aganda against the United States, but
merely seeking resumption Of trade
and Soviet recognition.
DO you know where the money
comes from which you propose to
spend here ?" Mr.. Ellis asked.
From the Russian people," Martens
answered
Questioned as to the taking over Of
land in Russia, Martens finally said:
"lf you want to prove that property
was taken in Russia, I will state that
the Russian people, who were formerly
livestock and buildings for themselves.
"They took over the banks, but not
the deposits. The depositors had the
right to draw out their money"
Seizure Of all Russian newspapers
was because at is only by this means
that you can have free press" he
said.
Mr.. Ellis read declarations of prin-
ciples from the Soviet constitution for
the disarming of all classes of the pop
ulation except the workers and the
poorest peasants"
"Trotzky is attending to that" Mar
tens observed, "disarming the bourge-
oisie by fighting Kolchak, Denikin and
the rest. That's civil war"
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18

he denied that the Soviet had prohib-
tied the religious education Of children
IN Russia, saying that he believed that
the Soviet law on the teaching Of re-
liglon in schools, was identical with a
like provision in the French law Of sep
aration of Church and State
He declared that the Soviet was not,
as described by Peter w. Collins, Of
the Knights Of Columbus, one of the
witnesses for the prosecution, either an
enemy of religion or the trades union
movement. He said that trades unions
had grown in membership from 900
to 100000 under Soviet rule, and that
there was in the Soviet constitution a
provision guaranteeing religious free
dom.
He denied emphatically that the
Socialist party was committed to
physical force, and declared that the
thl1d Moscow international Thoroughly
disappointed American Socialists"
Opposes Universal War
"Do you know of any proposition or
theoretical position of the party and
OF It's writer's to take advantage of a
universal war;" asked Mr. Stedman.
II do not" replied the witness.
at is to create a universal war rather
than to take advantage Of one. is it
not?' inquired Martin Conboy, of coun-
sci for the prosecution.
you mean in Mr.. Collins's state
ment 2" asked Hillquit.
Yes" said Conboy.
Well, may say positively that the
ooclallst movement does not desire to
create universal war or any kind Of
war for the purpose of brinoino
about Socialism,"
1t was at this point that the wit
ness branded as false the statement
made by Collins that the Socialists
were opposed to a league of nations.
adding, because, if anything, the So
clalists pride themselves upon being
the first to formulate and demand the
institution Of pure league of nations" !"
He explained that they were op-
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18

dan1an,sIa1 Gna,sman Martin. shaking his head
c,..1',; "Wait until get through" shouted
Cuvillier. This is very imnortant t'to to
the committee" "' w
-, ~ do not consider 1t important at
all, said Chairman Martin.
Ignoring the chairman's r,,;rr
Cuvill'er shot this at the witness:
Knew Trotzky and Lenins
NOW, after Lenine was there and
Te. %ent PACK to Russia the Russian armv
deteriorated-had a revolt-and ny
consequence was that the Soviet .ou e"e
ernment made treaty with Germanv
releasing the million German troons
who were sent on to the Western front
causing the United States to esend
5d,ooo,0O0 men in four months to the
Western front" 'A'
y. Your sentiment" replied Hillouit.
'is right, but your history is rotten"
They are facts, not history" per-
sisted Cuvillier.
Chairman Martin, barely tapping the
desk with his gavel, looked at Cuvillier
and said:
THAT part of the historical situa-
tion, so far as Germany and Russia ar.
concerned, | shall exclude"
With Cuviller still protesting he was
right, the examination Of Hillquit was
resumed.
The witness said he knew Trotzkv
and Lenine personally.
lie said Lenine was very moderate
thinker and not at all the extremist
ana red-hot agltator some painted him.
He declared the November revolution
was accomplished without bloodshed.
and that in the first six months of
10 fho
$4,000. ~ "''''0
He defined "social revolution" the
one catch phrase on Socialism which
has occasioned more discussion at the
trial than all the others combined, as
q peaceful transition from what he
termed the capitalist form of producing
and distributing wealth to the socialis
tic conception of production and dis
tribution
Attitude Toward War
Explaining the Socialist attitude to-
ward wars, he said:
The Socialists are not pacifsts.
Their opposition to war is not based
solely or even preponderatingly on
humanitarian grounds. If nation
were to rise in arms against enslave-
ment by foreign nation to a condi-
ton analogous to the Revolutionary
War of this country, Socialists would
not oppose such war.
"They prefer to have a nation attain
its independence without war, without
bloodshed, but if war became abso-
lutely necessary for the attainment
say, of such independence, Socialists
would not object on conscientious or
social grounds.
"The main basis of Socialist .opposi-
tion is that, with very few exceptions,
as stated before, wars among nations
in recent times have sprung from COM
mercial motives"
Hillquit, who is secretary of the In
ternational Socialist Congress--or the
internationale, as it has been referred
to in the proceedings-detined the in
ternationale as an exchange for ideas
on the philosophy and practice of So
cialism and labor and industry. He said
its functions or powers were purely ad-
visory.
He said he never heard of "citizen
of the internationale" or heard the in
ternationale referred to as an "invs-
ible empire" until the phrases we're
coined by Martin W. Littleton in his
opening address for the prosecution, in
which he said the five Socialist Assem-
blymen were guilty of treason and they
would be proved guilty Of that crime
before the trial ended.
In reply to question by Sutherland,
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Compers Calls for Help
From u. S. for Russians
Don't Turn Backs on Nation
Because of Present Condi-
tiOns. He Savs

"This is not the time for Americans
to turn their backs on Russia because
of opposition to present conditions
there" said Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor, In statement made public
yesterday by the American Central
Committee for Russian Relief.
There is need for those of US who
live where free institutions have been
established" said Mr.. Gompers, ITO
hold out helping hand to the people
OF Russia in their present plight.
First of all, Russia needs that
which will help establish her as a 90
ing machine, industries which supply
the basic needs Of her people. l am
glad to indorse an appeal to all Amer
leans to help Russia rehabilitate her
industrial life, and thus give her peo-
pie the opportunity whereby they NAV
turn their attention to the life giving
processes Of production"
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Reilly Named for Bench
War Veteran Appointed Justic.
of New York CITY Court

ALBANY, Feb. 17.-Governor Smith
to-day appointed Major Thomas T.
Reilly as justice of the City Court
of New York to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Richard H. Smith.
Major Reilly was the Democratic
candidate for City Court justice at the
last election, but was defeated. He
had been indorsed by the state and
New York and Bronx County Bar AS
sociations. He is a graduate of The
New York Law School and was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1908. He was a
member of the Assembly in 1915 from
the 18th New York District
He saw service on the Mexican
border with the 69th Regiment Of
New York in 1916 and 1917, and from
April, 1917, to December, 1918, he
was with the 165th Infantry, AID
Division, A. E. F. He was wounded in
action in France and awarded a Dis
tinguished Service Cross.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Britain Has Eye on ''Reds'

LONDON, Feb. 17.-The Home Sec
retary, Edward Shortt, stated in the
House of Commons to-day that the
activities of Bolshevist agents in this
ton, but he did not think it in the
public interest to publish particulars.
This was in reply to the question as
to whether his attention had been
called to the fact that the underground
activities of Bolshevist agents here had
greatly increased of late, whether the
police had recently seized large guam
titles of propaganda and if any news
papers and British subjects were be-
ing subsidized by soviet money.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Admiral Benson Selected
10 Head Shipping Board
Nomination Will Be Sent to the
Senate When Chairman Pavne
Winds Tn His Affairs

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-Admiral
William S. Benson, chief of naval op-
'Fa'lons during the war and now on
pe p retired list, has been selected by
%n fayne as member of the Ship
ping Board.
Aamiral Benson's nomination will
wv De sent to the Senate until Chair
msh Payne winds up several pressing
~auers .ae.s now before the board before
ing .S over the Office of Secretary of
me Interior in succession to Franklin
:. Lane. whose resignation is effective
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Hamiltons Forget Tiff
Both Absent When Court Calls
Abandonment Case

Neither complainant nor defendant
was in court yesterday when Magis-
trate Conway in Flushing called the
case of Arthur Gould Hamilton,
charged with abandonment by Mrs.
Emilta Hamilton. The court clerk said
he had been informed that the Haml-
tons had become reconciled.
Hamilton, said to be cousin of
Mrs. George J. Gould, met his wife in
Paris last July, when he was serving
as am interpreter at the peace confer
ence She was Miss Emilita De Ruiz
Moros, daughter of rich Spanish
family residing in Paris.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18

these men," said John Block, Of coun-
sci for the Socialists.
"The reflection upon the committee
is withdrawn" said ex-senator Brown,
laughing.
Aecton, go it won't bother them" said
Chairman Martin.
The trial will be resumed tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
S2.14l.7l3 for West Point

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE House
to-day passed the West Point Military
Academy appropriation bill. carrying
S2.141,713. Under the bill those serv-
ing in the army for more than year
may be admitted to the academy for
the full course, if between the ages
of seventeen and twentyfour years.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
March I. It was said at the white
House that this probably would take
about 4 month.

Admiral Benson was born in Macon.
Ca, in 1866. He entered the navy as
an ensign in 1881. For two wears
prior to his appointment in 19i5 as
CHIEF Of naval operations, the higheAt
post In the navy, he was commandment
OF the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Dur
ing the war Admiral Benson was active
IN the overseas operations of the navy.
For his services he was decorated by
the Pope with the Grand Cross of st.
Gregory the Great, Military Glass. He
retired from the navy last September.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
THE CHAMPION

lEE CHAMPlON
Susan Lisby is Pennsylvania
champion pie maker. Her
record is $1,000 pies.
Every one of them went to
the Pennsylvania Military
Academy and Swarthmore
College
In other words. every one Of
them went into the brain Of
students and the Drawn Of
cadets.
The importance of pie as a
brain and Drawn builder has
long been recognized at
CHILDS.
And Of an the deIieiouu
pies served at CHuDS.
the nince 10 the eharnpioa.,
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18

s a||Al !: ! !: 3
cA c1Nost Remarkable Opportunity
e>4t saks, Beginning Wednesday
Sale of Women's and Misses
Handsome Fur Goats.
Scarfs and Muffs
At Greatly Reduced Prices
FURS we're never in demand present. and at
Competent authorities declare greater vogue and much
remarkable SALE You may ~ s ' importance 70
Pay Only One-Third No,o
select become due when you
and ~a mads aeeo vdn h be @ tpann a ;s as
ards of workmanship. ~ ~ '
Hudson Seal Formerly s325 Now
Hudson Seal Coats with large and cuffs of
Skunk or Beaver Formerly 1915 Now 33s
Hudson Seal Goats with
and cults Formerly S475 Now 3o5
French with collar nd cuffs of Beaver
Squirrel or Skunk Formerly Now 265
French Seal Coats Formerly $425 Now 365
Black Pony Coats Formerly $l95 Now $50
Nioiekn coats with collar and of
quality Squirrel Skins Formerly S435 Now 385
Natural Black huskra Coats Formerly $3.50 Now 225
Handsome Beaver Coat Formerly $500 Now 6o5
PERSIAN Lamb Coat with beautiful Skunk-lyed col.
lar CUTS and border Formerly $500 Now 800
Luxuou Molekn Formerly $500 Now 3oo
Natural Mink Dolman Formerly $2,45o Now 1878
Natural Mink Capes Formerly $3.50 Nov kso
Natural Mink Nuf Formerly Now OK
BY choosing furs this important not only
benefit by the ab0Ue 'eductons q least 3O9
furs Listed as Hudson Seal Dyed Muskrat
Fors Listed as French DyedCo
'''''''' sak5 &Qnntpanu .' san St.
STORE HOURS: to $50 r. M.-sxrf1 FLOOR
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Hillquit Is
Witness for
Ousted Five

Continued from page I
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
POUND MASTERS NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
| That l. Scott NJ. Fitch, Chief of Pc,
lice and Elk Officio Pound Master of
the City Of Payette, Idaho, did on
the 18th day of January, A. D. 1920,
seize and impound the following des,
/ cribed animals found running al
large within the corporate limits OF
the City of Payette, Idaho, In viola.
ton of Ordinance No. 81 of the said
City Of Payette, which said Ordi
nance was passed and approved on
the 9th day Of September A. D., 1903
to-wit:
One Sorrel Gelding, VT. about 500
lbs, 2 years old. No brands visible.
One Bay Gelding, left hind foot
stocking leg, right hind foot white,
VT. 500 lbs, years old. No brands
visible.
One Bay Mare with roam tail and
name, white feet. 2 years old. No
brands visible.
NOTICE is HEREB YGIVEN,
That on the 26th day OF January, A.
D., 1920, at Banks Livery Barn in
the City of Payette, Idaho, at the
hour of 2 o'clock P. M. on said day,
the said animals will be sold at pub,
lie auction to the highest bidder for
cash, lawful money of the United J
States OF America, unless the same
shall be, before the said date, claim.
ed by the owner or owners thereof
and all charges and expenses incident
to said seizure and impounding and
keeping OF said animals shall be paid
by the owner or owners thereof !
Dated at Payette, Idaho, this 18th
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
4Oin. ORGANDY 49c

A very fine cloth for any pulr
pose to which you wish to.
put it.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
]. N. {. 4. NOTES

Charles w. Koyl, the local General
Secretary of the y NJ. c. A. has just
received definite information rela-
tive to the Interstate Y. M. c. A.
Convention to be held in McMinnville
Oregon, the 30th, and S1st, as well
as the first of February.
Tho our work here in Payette is
just starting out with new life and
greater purpose the Secretary and
Directors are anxious that a repre-
sentation as large as possible go
from here to adequately represent
this city and Association.
Heading the list of speakers is
AIr. Harry N. Holmes. Associate Gen
seral Secretary for England, who had
direction during the war of all Asso'
citation work among British soldiers
and sailors in France. One OF the
most unusual speakers will be Bepln
Chandra Sircar, of the National AS
sociation Council of India The de-
tails of his life make most attrac-
tive story. Also, three Western de-
partment Secretaries from California
George D. McDnl; Mr.. Gale Seaman;
and H. o. Stone, are expected.
The class in the Y. M. G. A. gym
nasium for local business men will
start off with lots Of pep and enthus-
iasm the first Tuesday in February,
the Bird, at eight o'clock in the eve
ming and it Is hoped that a large mum
Der of men will, between now and
that time, sign-up with the General
Secretary. These classes will be held
regularly every Tuesday and Friday
evenings at eight o'clock. They will
be under the direction of the General
Secretary who has had considerable
experience in physical and athletic !
work.
: Mr.. Bernard NJ. Boals is now as
sisting in getting the Y on to its
feet, giving most of his time to col
leoting the pledges which were made
in the last drive and made payable /
in December for the most part. Near
ly one-half of the amount due for \
this year has already been collected
and paid but it is the earnest wish
OF the General Secretary and the
local Board of Directors to get this
money all in just as soon as possible
so that we may all get to work at
the membership campaign and then
to the actual work of the Association
with hearty accord and a full at
tendance of Payette boosters.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
4Oin. vOILLE

Priced for this event at SOC.
Something good here. A val
lie that is very noticeable
when the goods are examin-
ed.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
CHURCH OF GOD

The Church of God Sunday School
is on the gain. We think we have a
progressive school and ask all who
are not attending to come and see.
We will try to do our part to make
you welcome.
Preaching hours at IL a. m. and 7
p. m. Spend these hours in some
place Of worship.
A glad prayer meeting Wednesday
at p. m. Choir practice immediate
ly after.
Come to the Teachers Training
class Monday evening at the pastors
home, S22 LIST Avenue South.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22

An especially large lot of
Children's wear, comprising
Gowns, Princess Slips, draw
ers, Boomers, etc. Price
ranging 39c to $1.39 a gar
ment.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our utmost
thanks to all our friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us during
the illness and death of our husband
and father. Also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
MRS. f. A. LINCK,
and family.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22

day of January, A. D. 1920.
SCOTT NJ. FITCH,
Chief of Police and Elk,
Officio Pound Master OF
the City of Payette, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
MUTUAL COAL COMPANY ORDERS

Orders for stock of the Mutual
Coal Company may be given agents
or sent to the Boise, Office, 3O4
Boise City National bank building
Checks payable to Mutual Coal Com.
pany. Coal protection. Regular ship
ments for storage begins early nexs
summer. Some emergency shipments
already made. Stock available for
this territory limited.
GUY FLENNER,
Fiscal Agent for South
west Idaho
Boise, Idaho
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
FINE NIGHT GOWN
CREPE 49c A YARD,

We have a fine assortment
for your inspection. Comes
in white, pink, blue, lavend-
er, also fibured. Very popu-
lar for nightgowns and I'M
dergarments.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
LOT 2 GOWNS.

Fine Nainsook dainty lace
or embroidery trimmed,
Good full cut.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22

WOMEN'S GOWNS
priced for this event $3.50.
Made from nice quality
long cloth, daintily trim
med with embroidery, al
so fancy embroidery stitch
ing on the yoke.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
ENVELOPE CHEMISE

Elm GIOT 4 CEEMIOE
Priced at $1.19, $3.50, $2.19,
$2.39. Made in the Dove
way. Dainty trimming, good
workmanship. Some of these
come either white or pink.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-01-22
SUPERFINE. ORGANDY

Priced for this even at CSC.
This is a superfine cloth, 45
inches wide, made from long
fibre cotton which makes it
very strong.