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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-06-04
VILLA MAKES ESCAPE TO HILLS
Bandit On Way 10 Enlist Soldiers
Engages In Running FIuht.

Bandit On Way to Enlist Soldiers
Engages In Running Fight.
Juarez.-Mexiean de facto troops
cIashed with rear guard protecting
the escape of Francisco villa, at Vale
die A1lende, Chihuahua, according to
II message received Friday from Gen
eral ]. aGonzale Escobar, commander
of the troops pursuing villa. The ban.
dit leader escaped into the hills, Es-
eobar said. villa was said to be Mt
tempting to make his way into Dur.
ango, where he has promise of addi-
tional forces, and the government
troops are attempting to intercept him
before ne reaches the state line.
Defensas sociales, the Chihuahua
state troops, are guarding the towns
near which villa is expected to march
and will force him to AVOID settled
communities, 1t was said.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-06-04
Irish Resolution Reported.

Washington.--A resolution viewing
with grave concern conditions in Ire
land and expressing sympathy with
the aspirations of the Irish people for
a government of their own choice has
been reported by the house commit
tee.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-06-04

No homely girl appreciates the fact
that beauty is only skin deep.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-06-04

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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-06-04
Road win Link National parka

Washingten.-A, {. Mestgard, repre-
senting the American Automobile as
ISOLATION, win leave here June / on
4 pathfindIng motor trip to link In
single great highway majority Of the
national parks ID the west.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-06-04
pulp Wood Imports FalI OFF.

Observation-Disclosures of pulp wood
from Canada to the United States for
the eleven months ending with Feb
ruary, amounted to only 790,e28 cords,
against 1,490,107 cords for the cores
bonding period of the preceding year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
EDWARDS REQUESTS
 NAME BE OMITTED
Action Taken Because He Thinks Unpledged Dele
 gates Should Be Sent
By Associated prsm

Trenton N. Js, March Ex-Governor Edward l. Edwards. who asked that his name be left off the democratic presidential primary ballots in Illinois, announced today he had sent similar requests to his supporters In other states.
 The governor set forth his reasons for not wishing his name placed on the primary ballots in a letter to Ira l.. Swain, an Indiana supporter, which he made public here.
 ''It is my opinion the governor wrote. that the national convention snould be made up of unpledged demo- crats, who will be left free to choose as their standard bearer that man who most fittingly represents the princi- rles for which the party stands When say the principles for which the party stands, mean, necessarily, those things which are best for the nation. Nomination for the office of President. which no one can decline, should not be made dependent upon the personal equation but rather upon the convic- ton of and the principles for which the candidate stands.
 There are certain questions upon which l have pronounced and decided views. and shall do all that I can to induce the convention to incorporate in the platform of the party declarations on those subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
u. s. WILL OPERATE 90 PRE-WAR TRADE
 ROUTES OF GERMANS
Plans Being Worked Out to Put American Vessels In Hamburg American
 Line Service
By A..oolates Pr.m

Washingto ton, March 13.--A plan un- der which American steamship com panies would take over and operate with American ships the sixty pre-war world trade routes of the Hamburg American line Is being worked out bt the shipping board, subject, 1t is un- derstood. to the approval of the Ger man company.
 The proposal was approved today by the Senate commerce committee. ten to four, on motion of Senator Ransdell democrat, Louisiana. after Chairman Payne had explained 1t in executive session
 There was an apparent difference of opinion among committee members as to the exact plans of the board, but both Chairman Jones and MT. Payne In subsequent statements said the board would not be a party to the proposed arrangements with the Ham burg American line: that it's part mere ly would be to furnish the ships. either through sale or lease, and to lend its cooperation In obtaining this business for American shipping interests.
 Whether the plan originated with the Germany company or with the board was not made clear. It was said. however. that any arrangement made would be CO operative one: that the Hamburg American line had
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
By a.octs,ed Pres,

Washington, March 13.-With irrecon- cilable foes of the peace treaty again In the saddle and with compromise ap- parently farther away than ever. the Senate agreed by unanimous consent. to- day to bring swiftly to a conclusion it's fight over the decisive question of Ar ticle 10.
 Under the agreement reached after the warmest advocates of compromise had decided nothing could be gained by de- lay a final vote on all proposed reserva- tions to Article 10 will be taken before adjournment Monday night. and speeches during the days sess.cn eill be held within fifteen minute limitation Io- night hope of ratificaticH was not en- tirely dead among some of those who have worked for compromise, though they conceded that the cards have run against them and that criy last minute reversal of form could save the treaty from another deadlock. which wouiu throw it into the political campaign. The leaders thought the ratification vote prob ably would come by the middle of the week.
 The irreconcilables, who alone or the Senate elements had kept their forces m tact during the general confusion or the past two days gained control of the situ- ation when they induced Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, the republican leader to accept change they proposed in ms substitute reservation to Article 10. me move ended the bitter attack of the ire concilables on the substitute and thus re- united the republican membership, pul if also drove away democratic support or the compromise proposal and befuddleo the efforts of democratic compromise ad- vocates to definite pledges of any aid at all from that side of the chamber
 Shortly afterward the administrators and irreconcilable leaders announced that all danger of ratification with the re- nuhlican substitute was past. declaring they had the votes to beat it, and some 10 spare, and could hold them secureiy under an absolute pledge.
 The amendment of Senator Lodge which is understood to have been drafted by Senator Borah, republican, ldano, tne irreconcilables' leader. inserted the Wor"s .including all controversies relating to territorial integrity or political independ- ence.'. in the provision detailing the m ternational controversies in which this nation would not interfere
 MAKES NO STATEMENT
 In offering it the republican ieaoer made no statement of Its effect, mercy saving it had been suggested to him by some of his associates.
 Among the mild reservation republicans, inc change was described as only elebo- rating the clear meaning of the reserVa- ton. and there was no indication that
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
b|G INCREASE IN
 FORCES APPROVED Bill Fixes Strength of In- fantry, Cavalry and Ar
 tillery at 204,0OO
By Associated Press

5 Wilmington. March 13,--Large in creases over the pre-war strength of the infantry, cavalry and artillery, as authorized by the army reorganization bill. were approved today by the House without opposition. The measure fixed the total maximum strength of these combat arms at approximately 204,o0o officers and men. The tank corps was retained as . part of the infantry
 Attack on the separate construction corps as provided by the amendment adopted yesterday was renewed today. Chairman Kann of the military com mittee. announcing receipt of a letter from Secretary Baker, favoring the corps as a part of the engineers serv- icc. MT. Kahn said the secrAtary had ..isadvertently' written his approval of the separate corps after having first advocated it's inclusion in the engineer corps.
 The secretary was attacked by Rep resentative Sanford republican, New York. author of the separate corps ar,endmen who declared that MT. Ba : ker's mind turns gratefully. always equally unembarrassed, and unre- strained by logic or events"
 Representative Blanton, democrat.
 Texas, said Mir. Bakers action dem ons,rated that he would not permit any one ito put anything over on him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
INTERPRETATION IS SCORED IN MEXICO Can't Agree to Let U. s. Fix Policy Affecting Latin
 Republics
By A,,ooi.t.a Prs,

Washington, March ls.--The state departments reply to salvador's re- quest for an interpretation of the Monroe doctrine has not satisfied Mex ican jurists, according to advices to- day from Mexico City.
 The newspapers generally, according to the advices. warmly praise President Wilson's address before the Pan-Amer- ican Financial Congress. In which he roe doctrine incorporated in the reply to Salvador. An unnamed official however, is quoted as saying that Mex leo will not accept the principle that nation, however powerful shall fix any line of policy affecting the Latin American republics, especially in inter- national affairs.
 Palacios Moreno. Mexico City lawyer. says as an abstract principle President Wilson's advice to the Latin American countries to unite in guaranteeing rights and national integrity. to sub init all differences to arbitration, and to stop revolutionary movements. can not be attacked. The Mexican govern ment. he says, doubtless VIII be well disposed to making international trea- ties bringing about the results advo- cated by the President. but adds that this must be done on it's own initia- tive.
 Enrique Para. another lawyer of Mexico City. says the views of Sena- tor Lodge and of the world do not seem to conform to the Ideas of President Wilson,
 Fl Excelsior. one of the leading news papers of the Mexican capital says that if the covenant of the League of Nations Is aimed to prevent European aggression the Monroe doctrine Is rse- uess. IL adds that there is nothing to fear now from aggression by European 1x scennnucd on Page Twelss)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
ARBITRATION ID REPLACE STRIKES No More Strikes of Building Trades Unions Over Diyi-
 sionof Work
Rs Asasslatsa rrsss

Washington. March 13.-There will be no more strikes of building trades unions growing out of disputes oyer division of work
 Agreement has been reached, 1t was announced at American Federation oi labor headquarters today. that the many unions represented in construc- tlon work will abide by the decisions of representative board now in ses slon here. which will settle finally ali troublesome questions over which Ii has Jurisdiction. The assignment of work to the different trades will con tinue in effect indefinitely and in case further disputes should arise there will te a resort to arbitration. as in the rresent instance rather than to a ces- sation of work.
 Union officials and representatives of the American Institute of Architects meeting with the building trades dele gates. said the agreement to be given formal expression by the joint board vas one of the most important in the history of rnion> labor. It was empha- sized az especially important just now, when building activity in every state is greater than ever. before in the ef- fortto make up the shortage of homes and business structures resulting from the cuftailment of construction dur ing the war. Many contracts in the raot have been held up and valuable months lost by disputes ovsr turisdic- ton between the several unions en- gagged on the work. the bricklayers and rlasterers. for instance. contendinx for the privilege of doirE gthe same joh \ The result frequently was to stop pros- ress entirely.
 With the elimination Of one fruitful cause of disputes. members of the con- ference said they looked to new rec ord in contraction thit summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
By Ameei.tsa Pres.

Washington. March l3. Increases in express charges. ranging from 10 to 75 per cent. and estimated to yield $25 .00o, 900 additional revenue annually, were asked by the American Railway Express Company in a petition flied today with the interstate commerce commission.
 Increased cost of conducting it's busness as wei as the. urgent need for ,hore qjmplete facilities and equipment w&s given by the company as grounds for asking additional revenue. Expenditure of many millions of dollars" was necessary, the petition said. and additional funds could not be obtained under the pres eBt rates.
 The company estimated it's deficit for 1919 at s22.oss.ooo and for the last six months of 1918 at s5. 5.I2s,ooc. A deficit even greater than for the corresponding period of lsis' was de- clared probable for January and February of this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
HOOVER TEST|F|ES ON CONDITIONS IN
 EUROPE IN 1917
Called to Testify for Sims But Declines to Express Opinion, Declaring Him.
 self Incompetent
By As.ocIated Tres,

Washington. March 13.--While re- fusing to comment on military plans or policies, Herbert Hoover today told the Senate committe Investigating the navy departments conduct of the war that owing to shortage of food and heavy sinking of allied merchant ships by German submarines conditions abroad were critical from April. 1917, until September
 MT Hoover was called before the committee at the request of Rear Ad miral Sims. who asserted that he was best qualified to support his conten- ton that the allies were losing the war when the United States joined them and that only a vigorous cam paign against the U-boats could bring a bout victory.
 Asked if the navy department could operation by sending more vessels to to express an opinion, except to say that he supposed everything was done that could be- He told the committee that he did not consider himself com potent to testify regarding technical military and naval matters and that his business was to ''get food to the allies"
 AMERICA TURNED SCALES
 MT. Hoover expressed the belief that American participation turned the scales in favor of the allies at the crit teal period of the war. although 1t was
 tContinued on Page Twelve)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
BRITISH SHOWING UNEAS|NESS OVER
 TURK SITUATION
Moslem Unrest and Activi- ties of Russian Reds Add to Serious Aspect of
 Tangle
By Associated Pro.

London aatrch official England is showing evidences of anxiety oyer tse settlement of the Turkish problem and the situation rapidly developing in South western Asia. The attitude of indifference or defiance assumed by tho Turkish na- tonalists signs of unrest throughout the Moslenl world and activities Of the Rus- sian bolsheyiki in Afghanstan combine to give a serious aspect to the tangle
 Adyices stating Prince Feisai. son of the King of the fiedjaz. has been pro claimed King of Syria. add another ele- ment to the situation which may easily lead to trouble in that region. Allied gov ernments have not indicated what then attitude toward the new kingdom ana it's ruled may be, as tite movement was ignored or underestimated by officials ID until the last few days
 Turks in Nonstantlnopekare iginorsng allied plans for enforcing taee s4~-;r II peace with their country and protecting non Moslem peoples, reports declare, and the fact that there Is q strong demand for the expulsion of the sultan from Europe has caused hardly ripple at the Turkish capital
 From Constantinople to Afghanistan there seems to be a spirit of opposition to the allies which would appear to fore shadow 3. continuation of events within < short time.
 Prince Feisal had displayed strong in- clnation to play his own had ever sinca the British government made a treaty with him, He had also shown himself strong for deermnation for hls peo- pie. The recent Pan-Syrian congress pro- claimed as one of the principal blanks of it's platform that Syria be an inde- pendent state with Prince Feisal on the throne. Hitherto that movement was not taken seriously here.
 An invitation was sent short time ago to the prince inviting him to pay another visit to Europe and confer with the su- preme council He was urged to take no action until the supreme court passed upon his case The upshot of the matter il is generally conceded, appears to be that the syrian people propose to run their own affairs and are not intent upon self -determ! !pation.
 The next movd apparently is for the British and rrefch governments or for the supreme counci to decide what shall be the attitude toward the new nominal klr gdom and its king
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
sy Assssisssa .rs.s

Lincoln. Neb.. March 13.-shouid William J. Bryan's nomination for the presidency be demanded under certain conditions. he would feel 1t his duty to consider it, he said in a statement issued here tonight. He does not desire the nomination. but feels that he owes 1t to pro- gressive democracy to go to the party's national convention rtoa help in opposing the reactionaries and friends of the saloon accord ing to the statement.
 Mir Bryan statement took the form of a personal answer to re- quests that he enter the presi- dential race. He said he .recog- nixed 1t to be the duty of the cIti- zen to respond to calls of his coun- try in peace or war"
 "If the situation became such that my nomination was actually demanded. as in time of war a sol- dier's lire Is demanded on the bat tfefield. would feel I should consider it." he said.
 T hopl that no such situation will arise. and do not think there Is any probability that such situation wi1l.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
10 To 75 Per Cent Increase
 In Express Rates Is Asked


 While explaining that previous rate increases added approximately sfA- ooo.ooo to the annual revenue, the com- pany said this money was given irn- mediately to employees in the shape of increased wages. Granting of ex- tra wages for overtime on the basis of an eight-hour day was said to have resulted in a monthly outlay Of sl.03z,00o as compared to less than s5e,ooo before the eight-hour day and overtime pay were given
 The company asked for a flat 5 per cent increase on the present com nodity rates in the district east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio rivers. Between points in that district and other sections of the country the increase would be 10 per cent. Rates on milk and cream woun be practically the same as charged by the railroads.
 The largest increase sought was for actual handling for which the company asked s5 per cent additional in the eastern q strict and 90 per cent elsewhere. An tincrease of s3s. per cent was asked for terminal handling Of shipments more than half os which would De turned over to the railroad eompaaies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
SENATE AGREES ID BRING ID AN END
 ARTICLE ID FIGHT
Final Vote on All Propos sr Reservations to Article to Be Taken Before Ad-
 journment Monday
VERSAILLES TREATY INCLUDING LEAGUE COVENANT, IS DEAD
Rr HuGH M. RonrRTs

Washfngt ton, March 13.-(SpecisI) The Versailles treaty. including the League of Nations, is dead. If there was ever any doubt, that doubt was removed this afternoon when Prcsi- dent Wilson, in writing. informed Senator Hitchcock that the simmons amendment presented by Senator Lodge as n substitute for Article 10 was not satisfactory.
 The expression of MT. Wilson was made In this fashions
 At the bottom of a copy of the substitute for Article 10 Senator Hitchcock wrotcs "I assume this will not be satisfactory tc you." The memo from the White House was smIne fiateiy returned to Sena- tor Hitchcock. It bore this nota- tions sIt certainly will not be-"
 Then passed atl hope of compro- mise. The reservation will be voted on Monday. Ratification will he put to vote Wednesday. The result is apparently certain.
 As an issue before the Senate the ! trcnty will be transformed into m issue before the people to be deter mined in the presidential campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
IN THROES OF NEW REVOLT
Second Degree Murder Verdict
 Against SeUen
By Associated Press

Monte Sano. Wash, March 13.-- Seven of the ten Industrial Work CTS of the World charged with the murder of Warren Q. Grimm. one of four former soldiers shot during an Armistice dny parade at Cen- tralia. Wash. were found guilty tonight of second degree murdes. Three others were found not guilty. Loren Roberts. one of the trio. was acquitted on the ground of insanity.
 The defendants found guiIty of second degree murder were Britt smith. Ray Becker. James McIner- ney, Bert Bland. Eugene Barnett, John Lamb and 0. c. Bland. The three acquitted were Mike Shee- han. Elmer Smith and Loren Rob erts, the latter on the ground of insanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-14
Would Consider Nomination
 # Forced Upon Hin--Bryon

Mr. Bryan said that demand for public life for thirty years had deprived him of the companionshfp of his family and tnat'he now de- sired to look forward\to a few years of uninterrupted xappiness at home.' where he could devote his time to literary work. Ea added that he had not lost Interest in public questions. but preferred to aid young men u carry dn inc peoples cause
 We have great issues before us,' he said. and mighty work for those who are willing to put inc welfare of the public above th<s,r own ease and comfort and risk ali In the protection of the common people from the assaults of priv ileRe.
 Besides not desirInR the lomi- nation. think 1t Is my duty !, the progressive democrats of thA na- tion to go as a delegate to the na. tional convention If Nebraska democrats desire At.xaud aid them in opposing the fooef1cxoRi>S ana friends of the sa1oon6 ln..
 This is my peq1{tqn. a11 | cSn- cIude with n4HE1 Q<Q<1i &9 :::|I::;:;' :::'';:;;; ::'' ::;:;';'; :'I