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AMBASSADOR Will LEAVE
MEXICAN WILL TAKE
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Conferences VIII he Held Relative 10
ae'i'e Aspirnnts for Presidency
of Mexico.
I BY Associated preys,1

WASHINGTON, FEB. ii!-Yrn,c.o
IS.onnillas: McSican ambassador 10 tho
omited States. will leave Washington
purpose being to INVESTIGATES the po,ii;.
cal situation in Mexico, with a View.
10 deciding whether lac will accent tho
hnon,,ni i,i, Tor tho presidency, ten
lions. " os""'~"
The ambassador was said I'm reports
rom Mexico to contemplate leaving
time OF his departure has moi bcnn
determined NV oeeii
The ambassador said he would hold
t:nmyn rem With YIN General Obreson and
presidency, as we'll as with otnci.i.,
or the .i EG9ysSmsnt and Influential
DATE Mns,her he himself yin be a candi-
He said there was n distinct move
ment in Mexico for Il civilian Ioros;
request that the Senate refuse to ' con
firm his military rank and commissions
and by the fact that Gonzales had Oh
tanned II long leave of absence from
u civilian.
Mr. Bonillas also said that rs both
Obrcgon and Gonzales were gcoH
friends friends Of his and as he was con.
President, If both would agree to
abide by the result Of the election and
not start "a new revolution. he a-puid
not be- candidate, since his chief de-
sire was TO retire to private life.
The danger of now revolution is
one that the ambassador is anxious TO
avoid Tor his country: he said. end
one OF the purposes OF his coming visit
TO Mexico will be to warn his peop,,
OF the danger. Recent adviccs from
Mexico city have contained !ntima-
GONZALES were threatening to REVOLT If
their candidates were not elected
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
NEW JERSEY PEOPLE
HONOR THOMAS EDISON
Public Proelamatt ton Expresse. Hope
lite VIII Celebrate Many More
BIRTHDAYS.

ORANGE, \. J., Feb. lI.-Nunicipal
buildings. places OF business and rrl-
Natc homes here were decorated with
tho seventy third birthday OF Thomas
y. Edison. Mayor William 4. Lord IN
q public proclamation extended TO AIR.
Edison the city's congratulations and
expressed the hope that hc would
celebrate many more birthdays nnl
continue in good health and further
unGxampled usefulness TO mankind"
ton of men associated with the in
vcntor since 1857, rendered him a
luncheon. This evening Mr.. Edison
win members of his family will he
Ihomas y. Edison Association.
The number 80" which PLAYED a
prominent part In the days proceed.
mss. was promptly recognized as the
,clcSraph code FOR good wishes'' bv
Mr., Edison, who was an operator In
his youth. 81"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
SEVENTEEN GOVERNORS
ISSUE LENGTHY AIAAIlsI.STts

ME%iCO CITY, Feb. ii.-'rhc scvcn.
teen Governors and provisional, COY
errors OF the republic who have been
comforting here at their concluding
session e',:,; today, issued a .;englhy mani.
festo TO the nation which in gcncrnl
gives assurances that the coming
elections will be held peacefully and
honestly. The Governors OF the va
rious states, the manifesto gays VIII
be responsible for law and order with
ton period.
;, Tws a,os, Fundamental measures for
fair elections were adopted by the
Governors. These include nonpar,tcf-
patton Of the Federal army in the
elections: guarantee OF the right of
outrage; nonparticipation in the cIc..-
lions by public officials aud others de-
pendent upon the executives: a special
provision as TO when and how soldiers
may vote and an, arrangement by
which fair counting Of the votes
Will be assured.
The Governors. who last night were
cordially received by Presidcn. Car
rama. pledged their moral ana ma
terial aid TO tho President in turning
over the rcins OF power pcacefully.
The Governors also Issued 4 stntc-
ment declaring that they would refuse
10 recosnize any Congress but tho ore
legally sitting in Mexico City. or any
President other than the ono declared
elected by that Congress-.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
CONSIDER FINANCIAL PLAN
CHANCELLOR OF ExCHEQUER
SAYS BRlTONS FAVOR ONE
Makes II Plain. However, Tint Eng
land Cannot Incrcnsc Its
Liabilities.

f, LONDON, Feb. III. Austen Cham
bcrlain. Chancellor OF the EXcheuuer.
announced today that the government
was willing TO participate in an in
tcrnational financial conference If in
ritcd by one OF the neutral nations Of
By the league OF nations OH being, sat
isiicd that the conference Was assum-
ing IA really representative character.
The announcement of Nr. Chamber
lain was made in reply to u recent
'rhc o Chnncelior said that the the gove rfs'
mont wished to make it absolutely
clear that in the event Of Great Brit
could not support or take II, share in
any scheme involving AN. addition to
the liabilities OF Great britain for cX-
pcnditurc i'll America.
American Attitude Important.
Mr.. Chamberlain agreed that tho pic
turc drawn 10y the authors Of the me-
mortal WAS not exaggerated. lie de-
ciarcd tho attitude OF the American
government was Il matter of first inn
portance. as it seemed doubtful
whether Americas participation could
he attained. and this must Grarcly
n conference. The COVE rnmcnt. how
ever. WAS unwilling to omit any act
calculated to alleviate the situation
the stipulated condition.
The government. Mr.. Cha mbcrlain
continued, WAS impressed Win the u
tility Of attempting to solve the prob
lem by new borrowing. either By in
tcrnal or external loans. the cessation
OF which had been laid down rs the
cardinal feature of its policy. nor
could the government grant further
advances 10 other countries.
ContrIbutc 10 DEMONSTRATION,
The government feels the need OF
cont ri buting to the reconstruction OF
Europe" MIR. Chamberlain added. land
is Inclined TO make certain exceptions
TO tho general principle that loans
from government to government
should cease. The government AZ the
present moment il engaged in discus
sions with the governments Of Canada,
tho United states and France and Ger
tain other countries. Including Some
which did not share in the war. Win
credits to Austria and Poland for the
supply of foodstuffs and raw materials
sufficient TO enable these countries to
aver; famine and rc-start their indus
trial life
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
CLASSIFY PRINCES MESSAGE
AS BEAUTIFUL GESTURE,
Major Won MuInkeim Asserts Onier 10
Surrender Self Was Made on
Impulse.
ny Associated Press.
Z. 4

ny Associated Frcssl
M T +. X u y NJ, Feb. ll.-formei'
Crown Prince Wilhelm, OF Germany:
sent his telegram to the heads Of
allied governments Offering To SUR
render in place Of Germans demanded
In the allied cXiraditiou list. almost
on the impulse OF the moment, accord
inc TO IN interview with Major Won
Mulnheim. tho former Crown Princes
adju,nut. published in the TclcSraaf.
The former heir to the German
throne" said the major. after confirm
ing reports that telegram had been
sent. took his resolution without
thinking long about il. The return
of Baron Won Lcrsncr from Paris. and
the serious situation which has arisen
in Berlin in consequence, prompted
the Prince TO send his telegram. lie
hopes by this to avert serious diff
aculties for Germany"
Dutch newspapers describe Will
liaH's action as a beautiful gesture
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
A Daily Once-Over.
4 Young Wife With ideals.
.Shc las ideals and makes ,hem comn

Sain one friend of another. N'
his remark was made as a statemcn, of fact
nor as = compliment. bVt what better common.
uaIion than this could have been spoken?
70 nave Ideals and be practical enough to
character. " '' SUI %
This particular little woman had hoo,
i,r"uSh, up by a rather who asked the blessing
she had Grown up with the idea that every
ctEiMHSd sS;f-rcspectinG head OF the house
Her husband was raised differently
but Inc blessing was asked iii that family Al
mlcaitine. not WithstandinE tho fact that he
"ouaG husband had never heard i, at his own
Why? because his wife had an IDEA and he
was man enough to respect IT,
ihiS llltic incident speaks volumes for no IN
thesn young pcopc. For the young man who
iovcd ais wifc-for tho earnest girl wife who
c0uid NOT thini OF a home where the Giycr Of
M nc iood GIFTS Y,as not given the world of
Eou-do you-thin1 in terms so unfaitcrinriv
sure OF your ideals that you cannot be turned
down ?-Copyright, 1o20.
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DRILL IN TAMPICO FIELD
Several American Firms Are GRANTED
Concessions by Cnrren1a
government.

WASHINGTON, Fen. ll.-Pcrmits to
continue drilling in the TampicO oil
fields have been granted several Amcri-
can companies by the Mexican gov
crnmcnt pending tho passage OF a
law covering oil concessions, accord
ing to official adviccs from Tanpico
today. The permits Will release about
$4,000 barrels of petroleum daily from
President Carranza's previous DEGREES
forbidding work in the fields. In adj
dition work will bSEfn on fifty now
wells.
This information was conveyed by
the state department at once to the
Shipping Board which recently was un-
able to obtain satisfactory bids Tor
25,000,00o barrels Of OIL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
A Paragon.

: ' W,,, nan who promptly pays his oils
And III ~ re .i;, me wheels Of trade.
=. when na.., al! his bills are paid. WV
'rocrasttnation is "a vice
rhat debtors should avoid
Especially If they don't Ike
Ivy duns to be annoyed.
Inc man who promptly paws his bill,
Nay May proudly hold hts head,
eG Rnt or may chase other men,
"ha'' though his friends have iimou-
And cut a social dash,
II ~ tho tradcsmcn say of him:
Hes Just az good as cash.
The man who promptly pays his bills
is very much too rare.
When the millennium arrives
Well see him everywhere.
Meanwhile, unboundcd joy to him,
And may his tribe increase.
TIL all of US, as he docs now, -
The wheels Of trade shall grease!
-Somervllle Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARMER
The Jonah.

inc JONAH
fic danced; it was simple trot
One that u child could master
Slow as molasses. surely not
Materially faster.
But even though the dance was slow
lie was Il clumsy boob. and SO
He trod upon her foot. and q!
He might well have gasscd or.
He SLATED with her on the lake:
t.Ssayed 10 do some curyns-
Some figures such experts make
With sundry SWAPS and swcrvng.
But he was such an awkward clown
That he deserved the scowl. the frown
She save him when he bumped her down
With all the world observing.
He waited on her at the tea
Fetched in his lady's ices;
Young Jonah's serving seemed TO bc
Another of his yiccS
lie trippcd tray Of stuff into
Her lap--an awkward thing to do
To first class crepe dc chine, in view
OF crcpc's prevailing PRICES
And Yet he married her, he did
This clumsy. awkward creature
Whose ivory beneath the lid
Was his betrayinE feature.
Ills last act in his single life
As he embarked family strife.
When he should have embraced his wito
Tie tried to kiss the preacher!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
SPECIAL LEGION POST TO
BIZ MADE VI VI FLYERS
Gallant Air Fighters who Died in
France win lie
nOuOred,
[ by Associated Press.

Ky Associated fTcss
NEW YORK, FEB. ll.-A special post
of the American Legion when will
include In ITS mcmoership virtually
All o! Americas !isn,ing airmcn Is
being formed ny the American nyins
cub, II was announced here tonight.
inc post vii! be dedicated, IL was
stated, 10 those gallant air lighters
who laid down their lives in the night
for democracy"
Among the aviators who have al
ready Joined the post are Eddie Rick
cnbackcr, Licutcaant-C ommandcr l.. "
j.. Bcilingcr, commander OF The NC-l
III the trans Atlanc.: niSRt; Major
General Charles T.. Menohcr. dircc.J Or
Of air service; Brigadicr-Gcnerhl WI
liam Mitchell, cher vf military aero
nautics: Colonel II. L.. Hartncy and
Major james AIoisSncr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
Route 10. % Discussed.

NDWtc @. u D1hCuNScU.
To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch
Sir.-lt seems that route No. . is the only one
that has hung fire far. Is the state high
way for pleasure for traffic? Doubtless for
both.
As No is now mapped, il Is for pleasure
alone. because 1t will run parallel with the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
New Kent anL>Chnrlcs City people living nea r
the railroad nov; ;hcn why build the state
People living near the Pamunkey. River and
the old STAGE Road in New Kent, VIII have o
through sand. heavy loads to reach tho State
highway, and when they reach it, then find
also the railroad. These things ought not So
to be.
Awake taxpayers OF New Kent and see tina.
this high way is not turned side from its light
innate bed-ihe. old Stage Road leading from
Richmond to williamsburg.
Let justice come. though the heavens fall
I.antXn. Va. Feb. IL 1870
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
HALT SUPPLIES SHIPPED
AT BLACK SEA PORTS
American Steamer Arrives at Constan-
tinOpIe with t,O0a Tons OF Food
and Clothing.
Ry Associated Press.
!


CONSTASI1NorLE. Feb. Il.-Ali
shipments OF supplies to South Russia
haN. been halted temporarily by or
der OF the allied port authorities here
can steamer Sangamon arrived here
Il few days ago carrying n cargo OF
among the typhus hospitals in South
Russia. The steamer is still being held
in tho harbor and her cargo Will he
rossisk when c9nd.Nons make it sate
for II vessel 10 enter the port there.
bands OF bandits OF considerable
tains jus, behind tHc por; OF Novo-
rossisk. causing great trouble and un-
rest in the city itSc!e.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
DANES SHIP IN BUTTER
New York Commissioner Says Tunt
Produce Can Tic Cheaper Than
American Products

~ ASSOC lated Press.
NEW YORK, Fen. Il-Assuranca
has been given by. Danish mercha Mt $
they will ship 10 New York Unlimited
quantities or butter. cabbage and pota.
toes. according TO AN -.nnouncemen 70
day by Edwin J. OMalicy, munieinal
commissioner Of markets.
more cheaply than the same foofs.nff.
produced In this country, il Vas sa;d
r ,kno SLIPS cariryin: 5000 tons each o.
nnxt Eco nhH potatoes Will arrive here
pn f, ic imported butter and ve-e;.
a s.!r 10 result in general decline in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
IRISH PAPERS BITTER
IN COMMENT ON SPEECH
Calls Kings Message From Throu,
Mockery of Public In
tclIiEence
| b. Associated Pres,

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Eroom.,.
Journal OF Dublin. commenting ON tho
hings speech from the throne yes.
tcrday, says:
The references In tho speech to Ire.
IND innd arc mochcry OF public in;c!,
The Irish Times says: The govern.
mcnt is treating the home r,,Io BIZ
as no government has vcnturcd 70
treat any of it's predecessors. No
party or interest in Ireland has been
intends TO rush the new bill through
Iariiamcnt. and regards the emptiness
sood Incl, n nrc than y m,s slrokn Of
The Irish independent says: "The
bin is for the partition OF ireland ana,
tiai clements OF self government. Ths
Irish people will not give the bill a
moments serious consideration"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

will be time enough in which to renew the
inevitable battle, and Virginia can decide its
future suffrage after the method that Its poo
PIE and its Legislature shall deem most fair.
In the meantime why not let the wrangle
subsidc and the subject rest? No harm can
attach to the cause of either the pros OF the
ants, and with less distracted mind the
State set about tho solution OF those
vast and vital problems with which 1t is con-
fruntcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
CHANGE RAIL WAY SYSTEM
Pennsylvania Pfan van Affect Many
High Officials Says President
Samuel Rea.

PHILADELPHTA, Feb. ll:,,-TIadical
o oTrsnnization of of,ieiais affecting many
Of thc higher officers was snra ani11onnced
tEr Company, to become effective when
the railroads are turned back to their
private owners Sin, r. divided ,o,o ,o,.
rcrions-IIa stern, Central, Northwest
ern and Southwestern--with each in
charge Of a ice-prcsidant. The re-
snectiye headquarters will be at Phila.
deiphia, Pittsburgh. Chicago and ST
LouiS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

The Methodist Episcopal board OF morals
is appalled," at he increase Of cigarette
smoking among women. Since the board has
been active in helping TO place the ballot in
Tomen's hands, why should it now take the
Inconsistent attitude of protesting against
-,har exercising any right that belongs to man?
Sure, she smokes,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
40 change in Canadian Dry Law.

Legislature will not change the
Quebec prohibition law. which allows
the sale, os light wines and beers,
Walter Mitchell provincial treasurer.
him today. Both liquor interests and
prohibitionists have sought amend
ments. but the treasurer said that the
law. which has been lin force nine
months, has not had a fair. trial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
Americans PICK lin CO..

HAINANA. Feb. II.--Ninet
oew OF the crew OF the Sorwnr;an
hSs a,'o roile. wrecked OF the Ba
n ,s.t, Banks. have been landed nj
can sI 't sto. DC sasua, Cuba BY the Anieri.
M. M 70 dispatch received hern NJ
SAGE sar,heF details were given in the mes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
THTNsDNY FEEKUARY II, l22o

ms Wartime restrictions on American tourist
. travel to Great Britain has been removed
Tho bulk OF the American supply of liquor
Aaging been shipped to Great Britain, ii is
& but natural that dry Americans should
want 10 put themselves in touch with il again
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

Jack Johpson prefers to take the year and
day Jail sentence awaiting him in this coun-
Try TO further residence as freeman In Mex
leo. which is the first showing OF real sense
he has made in long while
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

- Nirginia's price Of participation III the
! world war was 6,13o Of its sons killed, died
: or wounded In COMMUNICATION of their
sacrifice. bill is now pending in the Assem-
: bly, to appropriate 100000. to be expended
in the erection OF library building that
shall serve not only as an everlasting and
noble memorial, but shall also house and
preserve the states records. In the face Of
$he fgures which show what Virginia gave
70 the cause OF civilization, and the impera-
Tive need OF such building, it is difficult
70 conceive how there can be that in any heart
70 dictate4 the casting of a vote against the
measure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

AS the catalogue Of crimes charged TO Lenine
becomes longer, blackcr aud more hid.ous
the American people. prone to mercy as thew
are ind themselves more and more item pted
to hope that Emma Goldman will catch him
and marry him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12
Your Liberty Bonds Safe

THE Comptroller OF the Currency has
gwen the assurance to the millions of
holders OF government war bonds that moth
outstanding their decline i'm value ON The
New York Stock Exchange they arc as sound
anu soild as the government itself This de-
probation in value is the result of n general
stump III all classes OF marketable stock and
bond issues, coupled with the somewhat
alarming report from Washington that u fur
'hcr issue OF government securities bearing
higher rate Of interest may have 10 bc au-
lhorlZed III order TO finance the government
In time. the financial market will recover
me nervousness which is now manifest in
INVESTMENT circles will pass and the market
value OF government bonds will appreciate
Comptroller Williams in his statement shows
MS confidence IN this by stating that the ma
iional banks which have bought and which
still hold bonds OF the various war icsuos
may continue 10 carry them on their hooks
at lull face value. As for the further issno
OF securities. all official information points
W. tue rehotehcss OF such proposition
ihere Is no concrete movement for q further
popular loan and practically all administra
ton and congressional leaders have LET II ho
known that they will oppose further .oy
erhmcnt borrowing except as Il last resort
wynn moderate economy in government
! expenditures, an issue OF bonds can he
AVOIDED ana there is reason to believe that
economy VIII be practiccd in the fullest nos
! SibIc measure by the present Congress- Every
proposed appropriation That can be reduced
Is being reduced and many OF the new
projects which cali for vast outlaws of money
arc having lard slcdding
me truth is. that the Liberty and Victory
ponds rs the comptroller says, are just as
good us any naper can be The fact that the
market value has become depressed offers
| excellent opportunities for those who can
| AFFORD 10 buy additional securities tn Mol,
J up bargains ''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

Having called on Fiume for levy to main
tam ms army Of lihcration D'Annunzio is
feaIlzihg the sensations Of the Mayor elected
OH me reform icket and going into Office
''.iiu t"e rap,uTous acclams OF his fellow
citizens, who finds IL necessary In bopin bic
administration by raising the tax rate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

Resolutions expressing the desire OF 900
Russians residing in San Francisco IN hc do
ported 10 Soviet Russia have been forwarded
to the State Department Their reoucs,
should be granted. Dump them into a scow
and send them on their way rejoicing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

II would seem that suffrage for women. in
view Of the decisive defeat Of the Anthony
amendment By the State Senate, continues
70 pc the subject Of debate that is unueces-
aary and by all odds too tempestuous. The
present futile struggle is permcating the leg
islatfye atmosphere, invading the party's in.
perInost political circles and cxerting a gen
orally demoralizng influence. when il should
be considered settled temporarily at Ieas,
ant harmonious relations restored 1t seems
superfuous for Virginia, having spoken an
rnfstakably. to debate the taking OF any fur-
Their steps at the present time, as it is being
urged to do il has taken It's unshakable
stand on the broad and solid ground Of
States rights. 1t is possible that universal
outrage will be forced upon it, II such
ahoufd be the case. then Virginia will accent
the unwarranted conditions and make the
best OF them. If universal suffrage does come
a3tef that fashion its advent is likely before
any proposed action on the part of Virginia
eonid DO completed. In that event the suf-
fFaEtsts would have all for which they have
sspsended and there would be nothing left
Tor which to strive. Should ratification OF
Ae Anthony sFadment be defeated, there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-12

canned olives and wood alcohol are run
ming dead heat with tho finishing post the
post mortcm. G.