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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
BRANDS
BARRING Of REDS
AS UNAMER|CAN
Denounce Suspension Of
Socialists From New
York Assembly as Un-
lawful Action and Not
Fair Play.

Indianapolis. Jan. 20-Suspension of
five socialist members of the New York
assembly was given consideration by the
National Americanism commission OF
the American legion, in session Mondai
it is learned, and the action Of the as
sembly was denounced in resolution
passed, it is announced.
In making public the resolution. Of
ficials of the legion called attention to
the expressed purpose Of the American
ism commission to combat all anti
American tendencies. The resolution
says:
Since the American legion stands for
the maintenance of American institI-
tions Of government we look with dis
favor on every effort to overthrow the
right of representation Or deny to the
properly elected representatives Of the
people the right to sit in the bodies to
which they have been elected. except
when they have been shown legally to
be disqualified.
In n statement Franklin DOlier,
national commander Of the legion.
declared that the fundamental principle
Of the American legions program Of
Americanism is fair play to all who
play fair and that while the American
legion does not and should not stand in
the way Of change of procedure Of gov
ernment 1T does and should insist that
whatever change is advocated shall be in
a lawful and orderly manner.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
SUGGESTS u. S.
TAKE LIQUOR in
BOND AS RELIEF

Washington, Ian. 20.-DaRiel c.
Roper, commissioner Of Internal rev.
enue, in a letter to Chairman Fordney
Of the house ways and means CON.
mittee, suggested two alternatives to
grant government relief to holders
Of warehouse rccoIpts. Tho first
method was that the government take
physical possession of all liquors, Is
sue treasury certificates Of Indebted
ness in payment, concentrate the liq-
uors where they could be easily guard
ed and create a monopoly for dis
tribution. The other method was
that the treasury department might
be granted additional appropriations
to safeguard liquors In the present
warehouse and. II desired. to relieve
the holders from carrying charges.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
Leaders Of Branches Riv-
en- by Slavery Decide
It's Time to Get To-
gether Again.
Merger Plan Calls for
General Council of 800:
Negroes Would Form
One Conference.

Louisville. Jan. Recommendations
Of the joint commission of the Method
ist Episcopal churches, north and south,
that the two branches be re- united were
unanimously adopted, today. by the con-
vention here Of the 100 or more bishops.
pastors and laymen of both churches.
The merger plan provided that the unfit
ed churches be named the Methodist
church.
Recommendations of the commission
will be submitted to the general con-
ference for final decision. a committee
of ten was appointed to prepare recon-
mendations for submission to the con-
ference. Under the new constitution,
there would be supreme general con-
ference, composed Of seven regional con-
ferences. Six would consist of white
members averaging about one million
members each and the other would
embrace the entire negro membership
Of 3O3, 600.
The general conference which has
governed the churches since their di-
vision in 1S46 after d disagreement over
slavery question, will lose some of its
power.
The merger recommendations provided
that general council shall be composed
OF 500 members chosen by the regional
conferences according to membership. 1t
will Eeet every four years.
1t was decided that the northern
church conference will meet next Nav in
DesAlolnes. Iowa, to vote on the merger
plan.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
Rupture Barely Averted
by Passing Over Lodge
Demand for Equality in
League Vote Power.
Round Robin to Bring
Together Democrats
and Republicans to Ig-
more Chiefs Urged.

Washington, Jan. D.-Disagreements
in bipartisan conferences looking to
compromise peace treaty reservations
today brought the senate leaders COM
mittees near q break and caused a move
ment among the senate rank and file
toward a different solution of the dead
lock. Open rupture of the leaders con-
ferences was averted. temporarily at
least by passing over the dispute on the
Lodge reservation on equality of voting
in the league of nations.
The conferences will meet again late
Wednesday, but with the leaders doubt
full as to the possibility of ultimate
agreement.
Talk of Independent Deal.
Prospects of failure of the leaders
conferences and of formal suspension of
their sessions moved mild reservation
republicans and seyeral democrats to dis
cuss an independent move toward solu-
ton of the treaty situation. One mild
reservation republican spokesman sand
such a method would be forthcoming if
conferences OF the leaders fail to give
more assurances Of compromise.
Two plans were considered by the
senate rank and file should the leaders
conferences fail. Several mild reserva-
ton republicans were said to favor a
combination with the democrats to bring
the treaty again to the senate floor for
open consideration Of compromise reser-
vations. For effectiveness of this plan
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Texas land unless the federal courts de
eide that it belongs to Oklahoma, and
until this decision comes, state forces
will support and defend those holding
the land under Texas claims.
Besides the claims Of Texas and Ok
lahoma. the federal government has an
nounced it's determination to enter the
controversy, seeking to establish the
rights of Wichita Indians to the oil
lands. 1t plans to institute a series of
suits to this end, and as part Of its pro-
gram is anxious to have the boundary
definitely fixed.
The Oklahoma claimants contend the
Red rivers course, which originally
marked the boundary, has shifted north
ward in the past century.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
LATIN COUSINS
MAKE REQUESTS
FOR AID Of j. s,
ArgentinaWants to Open
Branch Banks; Bolivia
Needs $5,OOO,OOO to
Build R.R.; Haiti Prais-
es Intervention.

Washington. Jan. 2O-After a day
Of group conferences, in which delegates
from American countries discussed
national problems with representatives
Of American business, the second
general session of the Pan-Americln
financial congress assembled tonight
with William G. McAdoo. former sec
retary Of the treasury. presiding. DR..
John Bassett Moore. vice president of
the central executive council of the
international high commission organized
in 1916 to promote mutual interests of
American republics. told of the com
missions work.
Argentina Wants Banks in U. S.
In the group discussions, Argentina
led with request pressed through
Frank A. Fanderlip. United States
representative, for modification of state
banking laws in the United States to
permit South American banks to open
branches in the United States. Mr..
Vanderlip said American members sup
ported the Argentina delegates in prof
fering the request.
although American banking houses
are opening branches all over the
world" he said. "our laws, in certain
states. make it impossible for Latin
American institutions to open branches
in this country and compete with us.
The interests of fairness demand read
justment, so that at least certain gov
ernment institutions. such as the Bank
of Argentina, may be permitted to open
branches in our financial centers aud
compete for deposits"
Haiti Blesses Intervention.
Haitien delegates at their group meet
ing passed resolutions commencing the
United States for intervening and oc-
cupying that country. and declaring.
internal conditions have been greatly
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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
STATES ON EDGE OF WAR
OVER BORDER OIL LANDS:
RANGERS HALT GUN PLAY

Austin. Tex, Jan. 2O.-Serious threats
by claimants Of oil lands in dispute be
tween Texas and Oklahoma that they
will take the law in their own hands,
present possibilities of fighting along the
Texas-O Oklahoma boundary, said w. A.
Keeling, assistant attorney general. and
rangers have been sent to the region to
prevent this threatening disorder. Both
Texas and Oklahoma claimants threaten
TO shoot anyone who interferes with their
occupation Of the property, be continued.
Mr.. Keeling left for Wichita county
stonight. Thirteen rangers have been
ordered to report to Adjutant General
w. d. Cope, who has been in that section
for several days. Mr.. Keeling said that
the disputed territory will be regarded as
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
APPREHENSIVE,
OF BOLSHEVIK
ATTACK ON POLES

Washington, Jan. 20.-Of-
ficial reports received today
said there was every prob
ability that the new republic
of Poland soon would be de-
Tending her independence
against a massed attack by
Russian bOlsheviki.
Concentration of units Of
the red army, forced enlist
ments from the peasants and
activity in the state-owned
munition works, point to this
new development It was said.
and military observers here
were said to be apprehensive
of Poland's chances of with
standing the onset.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
W00LCR0WFRS TAKE. STAND
AGAINST SPECULATION BY
BACKING STORAGE COMPANY
Salt Lake City Convention Will Take Matter of
Higher Clothing Prices to Congress for Ac-
ton at Request of Senator Capper.

Salt LAX City, Jan. 2O.-Declaration of
intent and purpose to stand back of the
National Wool Warehouse and Storage
company with both moral and financial
support thus eliminating. so far as pcs
sible, speculation in wool, and the issu-
ance of an official statement to con-
gress showing that high prices for cloth
ing could not be rightly attributed to the
high cost of wool formed the two chief
actions of the National Wool Growers
convention here today.
According to statements by some dele
gates. the National Wool Warehouse and
Storage company has had a hard time
maintaining Il position of influence and
Importance, because some Of the men
claimed to be the largest stockholders
in the company have failed to sell their
wool through this agency. Instead, it
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
BIC BOMB PLOT
F0|LED BY RAIDS,
POLICE BELIEVE
Papers Seized in Arrest
of Union of Russian
Workers Contain Hints
Of More Attempts to
Assassinate by Mail.

New York. Jan. 20-A plot for whole
sale assassinations by distribution Of
bombs next May day or July 4, is be
lieved by the police to have been frus-
trated by the arrest in two raids, Mon
day. of IS extremists. said to be MEM
bers Of the Union OF Russian workers.
Public officials, prominent citizens, de-
partment Of justice agents and police
were to be included in the "honor list
J of proposed victims, it is asserted. TIE
police think the bombs were to be sent
to government officials and prominent
men throughout the country by fanatics.
This information was Forthcoming
following preliminary investigations Of
papers seized in the raids. Material for
use in the manufacture of bombs, in
Guiding those Of the pipe variety, was
found.
The Union of Russian workers, still
exists. despite the deportation Of Peter
Bianki, its head here for years. and
continues its conferences, it was stated.
but since federal and police raids hogan.
each meeting has been held at q DIFF
ferent home.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21

Jugo.Siav Concessions.
Prior to the breaking up Of the
council. the Jugo- Slav reply TO Italy's
demands was presented. Signer Nitti
declared the terms unacceptable. The
Jugo Slav note said it constituted 1.-The
supreme effort of Jugo- Slavia to bring
an agreement with Italy. This fact taken
in connection with Premier Nittfs
statement apparently leaves the situa-
ton tense
The Jugo- -Slnvs accepted internation-
aliZation under the league of nations for
Fiume and Zara. conceded to Italy the
islands of Lussin and Pelagoza and
agreed TO the demilitarization of the
Adriatic islands. with the condition that
the island of Lissa remain Jugo-Slav.
Rights of italians.
The right Of the Italians in Dalmatia
to choose Italian nationality, without
leaving Jugo Slavia. was recognized bs
the Jugo- Slavs. who also agreed that
Italian national rights IN Dalmatlan IN
dustries shall be guaranteed by an In
ternational convention They refused to
make any alteration of the line drawn
by President Wilson.
The note said the desire of the AL
hanians for independence will be re-
spected. but. if necessary, Jugo- Slavs
will accept all proposals.
Britain Can't offer Troops.
The supreme council this afternoon
held a further discussion on Great
Brtain's announcement. through Marshal
Foch. of her inability TO send her quota
of troops into the plebiscite areas. The
discussion resulted in the British offer
ing to send naval detachments to Memel
and Danzig.
Rumania Told to Obey.
Alexander Millerand. the new premier.
attended the meeting this morning. but
took no part in its proceedings.
|. The council heard Caida voiods. the
Rumanian premier. regarding the Gesire
of Rumania to annex Bessarabia. 1t In
formed NJ. Voivode that it would not
make decision regarding Bessarabia
until after the Rumanians had entirely
complied with the councils instructions
regarding the evacuation of hungary.
Gustav Ador. former president OF
Switzerland, was received. He explained
that Switzerland wanted its neutrality
maintained as condition of partlcipa-
ton in the league.
During the session. Hugh C. wallace.
American ambassador; Premier LLOYD
George. Premier Nitti and Baron Matsui.
Japanese ambassador. extolled NJ.
Clemenceau in brief formal farewell ad-
dresses.
No definite arrangements were made
before disbanding for turning over the
Turkish. Adriatic and other problems 10
other hands. but it was indicated that
the proposed conference of Ambassadors
will be empowered to continue this work
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CLUB WANTS
TICKET PLEDGED AGAINST SOCIALISTS

New York, Jan. 20.-A pledge by the
republican presidential nominee that he
Will urge congress to pass laws curbing
revolutionary movement against the gov
ernment and consolidation Of all federal
secret service agents in one department
under single head, are recommended by
the sub committee on bolshevism and
socialism of the National Republican
club in a report made public Such a
plank in the republican national platform
was urged.
Members Of the sub committee include
Robert G. Morris, chairman, Nicholas
Murray Butler. Samuel A. Berger and
William Barnes
The committee indicts the socialist
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21

is asserted. they permitted wool dealers
and spectators to handle the major
portion of their clips.
Decision to state for the information
Of congress the attitude of the associa-
ton as to the relation between clothing
prices and wool prices was taken upon
receipt of a telegram from Senator Cap
per of Kansas that the Retail Clothiers'
association had made public announce
ment of an advance in the price of suits
and asking what stand the wool growers
would take.
Secretary Mcclure reiterated his
recent declaration that there was not
more than $5.27 worth Of wool in the
average suit and that even if they were
made of the best wool obtainable not
more than $735 worth could be used in
the manufacture of medium sized
suit.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21

party as ''the fertile field" for opera
tions of the radicals and declares that
''the inspiration of revolution in this
country By soviet Russia is real"
Ludwig Martens is the propagandst
in chief" the report states. The sup
port he receives in this country is re-
cruited from those elements of our So
ciety who, during the war. sought to use
every means to make our participation
in that war. weak and Intellectual
The committee found that in Manhat-
tan Island alone AS newspapers and
periodicals are printed (which are either
frankly revolutionary in their policy, or
avowedly apologists for soviet Russia
and for those who seek to import the
soviet idea in the United Stathes.''
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
ITALY W|THDRAWS OFFER
Of ADR|AT|C COMPROMISE
AFTER JUG0-S[Av TENDER
Supreme Council Brushes Aside Rumanian Re-
quest for Annexation Of Bessarabia With Sug-
gestion Nation Get Out Of Hungary as Ordered
by Peace Table; Swiss Insist Upon Neutrality.

Paris JAM 2oThe council dshanded tonight without
settling the Adratc question Sgnor Nitt the Italian premier
this evening Rome and David Lloyd George the British
prime minister will depart for England Wednesday morning
NJ Cemenceau indicated that he will turn the affairs of
the council tomorrow
With dsbandng of the supreme council without settlement
Adrac question: Premier N of Italy declared he stood
by that the JugoSavs did Ilys
tonight he would withdraw his offer and that
Italy will demand that France and Great Britain execute purely
and simply the treaty of London of April, 1915"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21

ten years and may be extended pro-
portionately as Germany makes pay
ments on the account.
Germany undertakes to procure the
commodities covered by the credit only
from Holland, which is also given special
economic benefits respecting coal deli
veries. This 10 the first credit accorded
Germany since the conclusion of peace
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
GERMANY WILL BE GIVEN $8O,OOO,OOO
CREDIT BY, AND TO BUY OF, HOLLAND

Berlin. Jan. 2O.-Negotiations with
Holland for loan to Germany Of 2OO.-
100000 guilders (normally $4,000, ,OOO)
will shortly be concluded, according to
the Zeitung am Mittag.
OF this amount, 14O,OOOOOO guilders
will cover purchase of raw products
and the remainder will be used to buy
foodstuffs. The credit is established tor
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
Passengers Mutter
Against Corking of
Wine Bottles in Port

New York. Jan. 2O-More than 900
passengers on board Spanish steamer
which arrived here from Barcelona Sat
urday on her way to Havana and Vera
Cruz today drew up a formal complaint
to be forwarded to the ships owners
and the Spanish consular agent against
the prohibition law which deprives them
of wine at their meals while in port.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
NO WORD FROM PowHATAM.

New York, Jan. 2O.-Army transport
headquarters at Hoboken is without
word from the transport Powhatan, dis
abled at sea from early Monday night
to Z a. m. today. The last word received
at the naval communications office here
last night said the White Star liner
Cedric was standing by and that every
thing wAS o. X
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21

stood to apply TO the retail. wholesale
and manufacturing factors, will be made
public tomorrow.
One of the retailers proposals was
said to he that the manufacture stand
the increase in cost due to any further r
advance in wages. the retailers taking
the position that increases incident to
wages can no longer be passed to the
public.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21

Filipino sugar plantation workers are
employed on the island of Oahu, Mead
said.
II is reported that strike orders have
been sent to all workers on the islands,
affecting IL 800 Filipinos. The Fedora
ton of Japanese Laborers is reported to
be considering strike also, and il a
general walkout occurs, 24.30O workers
would be affectd
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
FILIPINO SUGAR FARM WORKERS
STRIKE; %, 800 MAY JOIN IN WALKOUT

Honolulu, T. H., Jan. 2O.-(Ry the
Associated Press. Fifteen hundred Fill
ipino sugar plantation workers here have
struck for higher wages, and it is de-
clared by r. D. Mead, secretary of the
planters association, that S5 per cent
of the Filipino workers on five out of
seven plantations onthe island of Oahu
have walked out. Twenty six hundred
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
HOPE OF LOWER CLOTHING PRICES
AROUSED BY DRY GOODS CONFERENCE

Washington, Jan. 2O-Material reduc-
tions in clothing prices may be expected
from nationwide adoption by the cloth
ing trade Of suggestions of committee
Of the National Retail Drygoods as
sociation. it is stated by Howard J..
Figg. special assistant attorney general.
after a conference with representatives
of the drygoods dealers
The suggestions, which are under
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
RELAY s,lEslAn OCCUPATION.

Berlin. Jan D.-Allied proposals that
there be n postponement OF five days IN
preparation for the occupation OF Up
per Silesia. Alleustcin. Marienwerder.
Memel and Danzig have been agreed to
by the German government Transport
delays made this step necessary.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-01-21
Martial Law Forced
in Italy by Strike

Paris, Ian. 20.-Martial law has
been proclaimed In prncipalities of
Italy - result Of the railroad
strike, says q Turin dispatch to the
Petit Parislen.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-23
Worters Still Waiting For Operators
Counter Proposals.

Worters Still Waiting For Operators
Counter Proposals.
New York. April 23.-After an ex-
tended discussion of the anthracite
mine workers demand for 60 per pent
wage increase the subcommittee ap-
no;n+a dtn negotiate new wage
agreement for the hard coal region
1di0urred without falling action
The exnefted eounte" affer from the
oneratnrS failed to n'atarialtze. Min
srs' representatives 1nolared the ne
.sn.iatiens were virtually at a stand
still awaiting the pronnsal of the op-
orators.
Many anthracite nnerators were IN
the city cor s-3ltiGg With her reprasen.
fatives whOs are framing the counter
offer. The operators according to
hose in touch with the negotiations
re divided as 70 counter nronasals
.nvering he workers demands far the
lnsed Slfnn and wnga inrrens.n One
of the larreSt operators In renarted
rs vigorously opposed TO the closed
shop.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-04-23
SWITCHMEN ASK
FOR so PC. RISE.
Demands Laid Before u. S.
Labor Board.
SAY WORK IS HAZARDOUS
Tribunal is Told to Disregard the
Question of Cost to Railroads-New
York "outIaws" Still Out.

Washington, April 23.-Wage de-
mands of the railroad sWltchmen were
presented to the railroad board by 5.
S. Heberling, president Of the Switch
mems Union of North America.
Asking an advance for the men OF
80 per cent with time and hal for
overtime, Sundays and holidays, Mr..
Heberling said their work is more
hazardous than that of any other rail-
road workers and that the percentage
of deaths and accidents is higher than
in the coal mining industry. The aver
age industrial life of switchmen, Heb
erling said, is seven years.
Demands of the conductors for In
creased wages were laid before the
board by L. E. Sheppard, president OF
the Brotherhood of Railway Conduc-
tors. He told the board that it should
not consider the cost to the railroads
of pay increases, bur should leave that
question to the interstate commerce
commission.
Headed by Frank Boland, of Jersey
City, a committee representing the
strikers in the metropolitan district of
New York returned to the offices of the
labor board prepared, they said, to
"sit tight" Boland declared the men
had attempted to return to work, but
had been refused reinstatement by the
General Managers Association. He
added that they would not go back
now until assured of full seniority
rights.
Heads of the railroad brotherhoods
and representatives Of strikers were
assured by Secretary Tumulty that
the administration was standing
suuarely behind the railroad wage
board in its efforts to end the present
strike and had no intention OF inter-
vening 70 obtain hearing for the
strikers at this time.