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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
SAYS WE'LL never
RECOGNIZE SOVIET
Russian Paper in Paris Hears
That Colby Declared Stand
Was Final
NOT CHOICE OF PEOPLE

Washington. Dec. 29.--Jules J
Jusserand, French ambassador tc
the United States, has reported
10 the Paris foreign Office a pronounce
ment by Secretary Of State Colby, OBJ =
tained before the latter's departure for
south America, on Americas Russian
policy. According to the State Depart
ment's declaration, the United States
2 has once, and forever refused to recog-
!; siss the Soviet republic of Russia. )
The account Of the conversation be-
tween the French ambassador and Sec
r.tary Colby IL contained in a Russian
newspaper published in Paris. a report
Of which, received through official chan :
pels here, follows:
THE latest events in the south Of
Russia, the expected signing of the
Anglo Bolshevist commercial treaty,
and, finally, the news about the Van
derlip concession In Siberia, have moved
the French Government to approach the
government Of the United States with
the request to formulate the American
point of view on the possibility OF en-
tcring into Official commercial relations
With tho Russian Soviet Government
and eventual recognition OF that govern :
ment.
No Aid In Private Deals
"A detailed communication from the
French ambassador in Washington, NJ,
Jusserand, giving q full account OF his
conversation With the secretary OF
state, has just reached Paris. In the
course Of the conversation, Mr.. Colby
declared that the American Government
had refused once and forever to recos-
nize the Soviet Government, as 1t IL
based on mere force and does not rep
resent the majority Of the population.
In case some private American citizens
consider Il desirable to enter into rela-
lions with the Soviet authorities and
conclude agreements with them, the
American Government will not give
them any help or assistance.
''The recent military victory Of The
Bolshevists In southern Russia could not
ation of America as regards the Rus
sian problem. The United States did
not recognize the government of Gen
eral Wrangel because It. was not con-
vinced that the Russian people were
behind that government. But at the
same time, ali the information avail
able from Russia shows, with evidence,
that the Bolshevists also are supported
only by an Insignificant minority of the
people. Therefore. America cannot
recognize that government. America IA
ready TO help Russia by all possible
means In the process Of her reconstruc-
ton. but she can enter into official re-
lati0ns with Russian Government only
when the Russian people shall have had
sn opportunity Of expressing freely their
will in choosing q government.
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
Digest Of Political Speeches
Bv Democrats Last Nigh

The jackson Day dinner of the Democrats found many
presidential asprans graspng the opportunity to air their
personal platforms In addition President Wilson's letter.
and William Jennings Bryans Keynote speech the following
is the substance Of the various speeches
Cornwe of West Virginia" American institn
tons are danger being overthrow by the unchecked
growth Of "a labor autocracy.
Senator Pomerene-Ratfy the treaty with wthontI
reservations
Former Secretary McAdoo"An arraignment of Repub-I
can administrations but oppression about the League.
Secretary DanieIsMr Bryan entitled to credit forI
League Nations treaty because his Investigation
conventions were the groundwork for it
Senator tchcock-"Honorable compromise theI
League question a finish fight II
"Immediate ratification and proceed with
reconstruction legislation
Chairman CumminS "Ineyitable impulses carryingI
the Democratic party leach DAT and to victory
Vice Cha krrmer"We accept the gage Of battle"
Governor OF Ohio The old Guard is in control of
the party rpuMan,, which it we'll nigh wrecked by sI
greed
Attorney General Palmer THE will not be In
fact which has raised passed upon by the
great Of appeals America aud the judgment of the
people is entered
Former Ambassador Gerard-"Ihe country demands
both sides get together thai compromise be made and
pcac. given he World
Former Speaker accom- pshments dur.
ing years entitle The party "A long lease of
power
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
Steel Strike Ended Officially;
Men Free 70 Return 70 Work

Pittsburgh. Jau 9rhe strike in the steel mills and fur
nacs September which first involved 36 0o0
men, called off officially here as night by the national
committee after an all-day meeting
Announcement that the national committee had decided to
proceed further contained telegram sent the head
quarters of the American Federation OF Labor Washington
TO che heads all Interested and the
organizers and field men in all strike districts.
The Steel Corporation" the telegram said with he
tive assistance of the press the courts, the Federal troops
State and many public officials have denied steel work
s their rights of free speech free assenbage and the right
organize and by this arbitrary and ruthless misuse of
n have brought about condition which has compelled The
national committee for organizing iron and steel workers
to today that the active strike phase of the Steel c3mpon
now a a eu(
vigorous caupa!su ol education and REQ. 4anIzatoa
viii Immediately begun, and will not until industrial
Justice in steel industry has been achieved All steel
workers now liberty work pending prepa
ration for the organization movement
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
FARMERS COUNCIL
AND LABOR UNIONS
PLAN 4 COALITION
GomperS May Stay 0ut-0p-
posed To Combination
tsy international News Service

Washington, Ian. 9.--The All
American FarmerLabor Co-opera-
tive Commission today announced
a cooperative congress to be held
In Chicago from Feb. IL to 10.
The purpose of the proposed
congress are To consider fully the
present status of cooperative effort
throughout the country and plan
definite program for coordinating
all existing cooperative work
through some central body, without
interfering in any way with the
work now being efficiently con
Quoted. will standardize where 1t
is not most efficient. and stimulate
tho extension of cooperative work
along the most approved lines.
All farm and labor organizations
have been invited TO attend The
congress.
The railroad unions. In the
American Federation of Labor are
going along with the Non-Partlsan
League and other farm organization
affiliated with the farmers Nation
al Council on their cooperative
plan to attack tie high cost of liv-
ing regardless of whether the Fed
Grafton officials take part in the
All-American Farmer Labor Co.
operative Congress called for in
Chicago.
Samuel Gompers may stay out of
The meeting because of differences
with Warren S. Stone. chief of the
brotherhood OF Locomotive Engi-
neers, who Is one of the leading
spirits in calling the meeting and
because of his opposition to the
Non-Partisan League and other
farm organizations taking part.
Gompers IS also said to be op-
posed to trade unions establishing
business enterprise with unions
either with the farmers or alone.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
CITY COUNCIL WOULD
REVISE PROGRAM FOR
BUILDING THE ROADS

From until II O'Clock Thurs&y night, its regular
monthly session. the city council discussed length number
of questions of vital Importance to the community Not the
these the of the city fathers bring about
unders andng with the relative 10 the propo
ed 81 600 900 road bonds taken only from
the standpoint of safeguarding the interests of the people of
Martinsburg but that Is merely believed potentially
necessary reconcng diverse views held the subject and
will ultimately insure fhe passage of an issue that Will cover
all requirements Another feature the report
made securing the greatly needed subway at the North
Queen crossing Still another important feature
awakening the council the fact that thousands of
dollars lost annually through the lavish of water and
the failure of many residents observe regulations
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
NEXT NATIONWIDE
WILL Be GREATEST
EVER YET STAGED
All Departments Will Coop
crate In 1t
(sy International News Service


Washington, Jan. 9.-Another ma
ionwide raid against the reds" is
in the making.
I'VE don't talk about things In
advance, said Attorney General
Palmer today when asked about
the following raids. 1t must not be
wise for me to say whether we plan
another raid or not" the attorney
general minated very strongly,
that there will be action shortly.
Assistant Attorney General Gar
vim today announced that steps
have been taken to investigate and
afford relief where necessary, TO the
families of the deported reds"
He stated that some Of the families
may be sent TO join their fathers
and husbands if transportation
can be assured. Only authentic mar
riages will be recognized by the
government in its relief work II
was announced and It IS under
stood that the numbers OF autheuz
tic marriages among the 'reas"
does not run high.
Officials Of the department todaF
said that while they are worklnf
mp plans for further raids that tho
condition Is not such that immed'
Ata results are expected.
The neyt raid, il is understood
viii be the largest staged yet am
tt be the result Of cooperation
een nthe department OF jus
-e. the secret service. post Office
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09

n4ttee endeavoIed 10 disabuse his
mind in this respect
At Washington the committee
got in touch with officials ana en-
listed the services Of Congress
man NJ. NJ. Neeley. The result was
an understanding that the commit
tee should prepare Martinsburg
case and Congressman Medley will
see that it comes before the Rail
way Administration and will use
his best efforts to induce the ad-
ministration to finance the propo
sition, In this event ii is confident
~ belived the Baltimore and Ohio
will not delay in the work. The
city's part in the program was
provided for some months ago.
when the sum of S25,O00 was pro-
vided for in the big bond issue
This money will be available any
time the Baltimore and Ohio can
be induced 10 perform its share of
the contract.
Much Water Wasted
When the fact that innumefable
hydrants are allowed 10 run con-
tinuously WAS brought out in a
discussion over failure Of citizens
to observe water regulations, Sup
erintendent Shaffer explained at
length the great need Of better
water inspector. lie declared Mar
tinsburg vas big enough for a va
ter Inspector In fact, the city
should give him an assistant as
the work has increased 10 such
proportions that one man cannot
take care oil the situation. He told
the council that a good man who
would serve in the capacity Or wa
ter inspector and assistant, would
not only accomplish enough 10 pay
the salary, bat he was confident
that he could save the city's coal
bill L the water station Right
now the plant is pumping as much
water as in the middle of summer,
which is radically wrong, and
doubtless due 10 the lavish waste
ef water apparent in So many sec
lions OF he city where hydrants
run night and day the entire year
around. 1t did not take long for the
council to realize the seriousness OF
the situation and Mi Shaffer was
authorized TO secure the necessary
assistance and employ man at a
salary Of not more han Haa nar
month.
Roads Question Up
The proposed bond issue of ST..
100000 for county roads bobbed up
at last in the council. Councilman
Bowers first alluded to it by stat
ing his desire for good roads and
his intention Of y0ting for them
but asking If there wasn't better
way OF securing these improve
ments for the county and at the
same time avoiding a long era of
heavy taxation. Prior to this, when
Major Parks addressed the council
of the North Queen street subway
question, he had been asked for in
formation concerning the good
roads law. Mr. Parks was a member
OF the committee Of the West Viz.
sinia legislature that drafted the
orig~s law and he gave the eoun-
Gil considerable valuable informa-
ton. Following Mr.. Bowers query.
Mayor Tonkin spoke at some
length upon the Importance Of
good roads and also his approval
OF worthy effort to secure them,
but he believed there should be a
different procedure than that pro-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
Party Leaders Differ

any LGduCfS OlUeT
Washington. Jan. at the
jackson Day dinner here last night
President Wilson. In Il letter. and
William jennings Bryan, in ono OF
his great speeches. took diametrie.
ally opposite views as to what po-
sition the Democratic party should
occupy on the League of Nations
question during the next campaign.
In his message the Prcsidnt urged
that the question be left with the
people,, He is willing TO submit 1t
to a referendum and abide by the
result. Chairman Homer s Cum
mings. chairman of the Dem oeratic
National Committee. and who will
direct the next campaign, read the
Presidents message "'Fhe clear
and single way" the President stat.
ed. to determine the will Of the
people on the League Of Nations,
which promises to be the para
mount issue between The old parties
at IL, next election. WAS 10 make Il
a direct issue
Mr. Bryan who has led his party
in three national contests. and for
short time was secretary OF state
in President Wilson's cabinet, was
emphatic in his declaration that
the Democrats could not afford to
appeal to the people for their sup.
port on the issue, and that such
compromises as ma3 he possihie
they must accept.
Ignores Third Term
The Presidents Message said
nothing whatever about third
term FOR himself and neither did it
say even by implication or intima-
tion that he would not be a candi
date. as had been widely forecast.
Most Of the Presidents message
was devoted to an expression OF
his argument OF why he considered
it the duty of the United States to
ioln in the League OF Nations
covenant and why he considered
the war not really won until it did.
Another attempt TO crush the new
nations of Europe would be made,
the President said, If the United
States held aloof,
The President again expressed
his attitude toward reservations.
much as he did at his conference
with the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, In this language:
ar the Senate wishes to say
what the undoubted meaning Of the
treaty is, shall have no objection
There can be no reasonable objec-
lions to interpretations accompany
ing the act Of ratification Itself. But
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09

when the treaty is acted upo1
must know whether it means tn
we have ratified or rejected 1t. W4
cannot rewrite this treaty. W.
must take It without changes which
alter It's meaning or leave 1t. and
then. after the rest of the world
has signed 1t. we must face the uni
thinkable task OF making anothel
and separate kind OF treaty with
Germany"
Let Majority Dictate
Coneeding the right OF the
lican majority to dictate the
ate's course. Mr.. Bryan declar
"Our plan has been rejected
we must face the situation as
We must either secure such
promises as may be possib
present the issue to the cout
The latter course would mean q
lay OF at least II months, and theg
success only In case Of our securI
ing a twothirds majority OF thu
Senate.
I'VE cannot afford, either as ctt1
zens or rs members OF the party, II
share with the Republican party r.
sponsibility for further delay: WI
cannot go before the country on
the issue that such an appeal would
present. A majority OF Congress,
can declare war. Shall we mal1<|
more difficult to conclude
than to enter a war;"
Mr.. Bryan's Program
Reviewing the past an
ing a program for the futl 49,
BRYAN said he ventured u cd}
three new propositions neg
were:
A national system Of roads. en-
tending in every state, to be know
as "a national peace way" both a
unitarian project for binding
the States together in commerce
and intercourse but as memorial
as well to the soldier dead:
A national bulletin-not a news
paper, Mr.. Bryan declared--to pre-
sent national issues under bi-pAe|
tisan control;
The initiative and referenduH
which he declared the Democratic
party might we'll adopt as it's mex
great reform"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
VIRGINIA COUPLE
ARE Welded HERE

A Virginia couple. Miss Effie
Evelyn Whitacre. daughter of Mrs.
c. B. Whitacre, Gore, and Mr.. Harry
Love LaFollette, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. l.. LaFollette, Of Trone,
motored Thursday to Martinsburg
and were united in marriage at the
Winchester avenue Christian church
parsonage. The ceremony was
quietly performed by Rev. r. r.
Schumacher and the newlyweds re
turned to Frederick county where
thc groom is a farmer
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
Every Member Present


There was full attendance Of
council members, Mayor Il. g. Ton
Kin, ". H. Bowers, G. &. Wiltshire,
John Wolford. Fred Cline and AID.
Nicklas, as well as the heads of
departments, Recorder John II.
yirkle. City Sergeant c. NJ. Lamar,
superintendent of Water George
Ehaffer, City Engineer Thomas
Sparrow and Fire Chief Martin
Quinn.
Councilman Wiltshire reported
that his committee had investigat-
ed necessary repairs 10 No. 3's fire
truck and upon being informed by
NJ. 5. VI. X. Miller that he had a
second hand, six.cylinder motor
mat he installed In place of the the
old four-cylinder motor cheaper
than renewing the old motor, at a
cost of SIPS. instructed the
change. Their action was APPROX
ed.
Nj Wiltshire also announced
that Martinsburg's veteran street
sweepers Messrs. Williams and
Brumbaugh-had requested an in-
crease in salary. They made no de-
mand, being wiling 70 leave the
matter TO the council Ii was
thought their request was worthy
and they were increased from $500
% $50 a dag.
Inquiry as to progress Of the suit
u tire city against former city Ser
eeant {. Il. DAWSON brought out the
fact that this contention might be
settled out OF court, but if not, the
case woHld come up at the January
term Of circuit court
Queen Street Crossing
Maj. John y. Parks, who had bea
sell oted by Mayor Tonkin with lin
self and Attorney 9. r. Martin on Il
committee to confer with the prop
ei authorities relative TO the much
needed subway or other relief al
Queen street crossing made a YER
bal report Of the results OF these
conferences. which was received
by the council and tae committee
continued with Instructions to
hasten the matte o the desired
completion by bringing the subject
more coDcretely before the Federal
Railway Administration. M Mar
tin IS preparing a written report Of
the conferences That viii be used
as basis for Presenting this i'm
portant matter before government
authorities.
Mr.. Parks stated TIE commit e
had first called upon General Man
sger Galloway of 80 Baltimore
and Ohio, who frankly acknowled-
ged that the company had accepted
responsibility for its share in the
contemplated improvement, as per
a letter on file in the city archives
but that there were no funds avail.
able for anything but maintenance,
not for new work, and he con-
strued the proposed subway as new
work. However, Mr.. Galloway left
them under the impression that he
would be guided by what action the
Railway Administration would take.
It was learned that Martinsburg
was on the list OF six cities in
which improvements OF this char
acter were contemplated should the
railroad have the available funds
after the lines are returned to pri-
yate ownership and he believed
conditions in sGmo of these COM
munities Were more urgent than at
Martini burg, and the local COM
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
FUNDS IN TREASURY
AS OF JANUARY 1ST
Balance Although Dec. Ex-
penSeS More Than Receipts

At the regular monthly meeting
of the city council last night the
customary reports by City Recor-
der John H. Zirkle and City Serge
ant C. NJ. Lamar were made. These
showed a balance Of nearly $4,000,
although the December expenses
we're almost $500 greater than re-
ceipts, due chiefly to the extreme
ly necessary repairs made to the
market house. The reports follow.
Recorders Report
Report of Recorder and Auditor
from November 81, 1919, to neeem-
hcr 81 1919.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
HOLD OUT
OLIVE BRANCH TO
WILSON AND BRYAN
(By International News Seruice.)

Washington, jan 9Democratc leaders today started 81
drive patch differences of opinion between the woI
Ii aders, President Wilson and William J. Bryan.
Despite the fact that Mr. Bryan speaking until near
y o'clock this morning he called out early today for al
with members of the Democratic National Commt
Homer Cummings chairman of the committee and other
members present and they went into prolonged confer
attempt to settle upon definite program that would
not find President Wilson and Bryan at odds.
Steps be taken to bring the treaty issue before the
presidential campaign it learned at the white house
day is understood that Democratic leaders fearing clash
their party working out plan which will be-
submitted to the president whereby referendum the tread
may be taken short time 1t stated at the white
house that such Il plan might be deemed advisable.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
APPLES $3.50 A BOX

We have a small number OF iona
than apples on hand and viii aiie
the same for immediate sale IT
$500 per box, delivered TO your
home. Telephone orders 70
Shenandoah Valley Distributing Co
eel Phone 28s Win. Phone 252WA
9 2t 1p
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
JUST RECEIVED

Our second barrel Of that good
old time New Orleans 'lasses.
bucket. 30c a quart.
MINORS c. AND c. STORE.
1p ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09
20 PR. WOOL BLANKETS

h- @JOG ~ par OF CSC 8
quality Wool Blankets left tina
Id at $500 a pair-we are on
ing Them at $3.50 pair until so,5
p. x. HALL,
House Furnishings and Coal
lp-eod e. 10
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-09

again 1t may be some germs drop
ped by those people" it was said.
Deny Charges
Washington, jan. 9.-Federal
Trade Commissioner Colver charg-
ed before the senate agricultural
Committee that former secret SER
vice men In Chicago had trumped
up charges against former commits.
sion employees to make 1t appear
that red" activities could be
found in the Offices of the commits
sion.