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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-02
To TEST new Law
"Big Five" Packers of X. c. Hit
by Stock Yards Bill.
Suit to Tie Up Operation May
Be Filed Here Today.

Big Five" interests from the Kan
sas City, Kan, packing house center
will test the validity of the Burdick
act placing state supervision over
operation of packing houses anc
stoclSyards. The act became a law
upon its publication today. Suit to
tie up it's operation and to bring a
court decision as to its constitutional
ity may be filed before the end of the
day.
one of the biggest fights staged in
Topeka during the special session of
the legislature concerned passage of
the Burdick bill. The measure was
rushed thru the house with but slight
consideration and by almost iunani-
nous vote. Then the packing house
and stockyards interests awoke. For
several years they had complacentIy
viewed the operations of Kansas law
makers and smiled'in broad Christian
charity when enactments were passed
which made other corporate interests
of the state groan and seek court re-
lief. The day after the house passed
the Burdick bill there were so many
packing house and stockyards lawyers
commodations were mpossible-only
the lobbyists had no voice in with
drawing their attendance.
In the senate the Burdick bill was
amended in several details and passed.
The house Immediately concurred.
signed by the governor, altho it was
introduced a few seconds after the
court Of Industrial relations bill went
to the hopper.
Under provisions of the Burdick en-
a ctment a board of three members
has the right to regulate the opera
tion and fixing of rates by packers
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GOTHAM EPIDEMIC ON WANE
Deaths Yesterday, 224, but Fewer
New Cases of Flu Reported.

Deaths Yesterday, 224, but Fewer
New Cases of Flu Reported.
New York, Feb. 2.-Influenza and
pneumonia cases and deaths resulting
from the diseases in New York yes
terday decreased in number, according
to the daily report of the health de-
partment
There were 1891 cases of influenza
with 104 deaths and 665 pneumonia
cases with 100 deaths reported. There
were 904 less cases of influenza than
on Saturday. and 146 fewer pneumonia
cases. Deaths from the disease were
10 and II less, respectively. Figures
for the 1920 epidemic continue smaller
than for the corresponding period a
year ago.
Grand total Of cases and deaths for
January shows:
. Influenza. 3s.8s7A-deaths 772.
Pneumonia, 7,507-deaths1t
Postponement of the threatened
strike of apartment house. hotel and
office building firemen and engineers
until Wednesday will materially aid in
the fight against the epidemic, health
officials declare.
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and the stockyards owners. The fact
that J. II. Mercer, state livestock
sanitary commissioner, is to become
an ex-officio member of the board is
said to become reason for serious COM
plants against operation of the new
law. Representative Burdick, who i'm
troduced the bill is an assistant in
MERGERS department and an extensive
shipper of livestock.
His bill was introduced because of
complaints of heavy losses by shippers
and excessive charges for feeding and
handling stock sent to the markets in
this state.
Recently it was reported the pack
ers might leave the state if the law, is
enforced. This report is generally dis
credited. 1t was reported today, tho.
that Immediate action will be taken to
thoroly test the law in the courts.
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Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From DE eolnu,ns at
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL


Those who were public spirited enough
to take stock in the Kansas State Fair as
ISOLATION are finding their investment a
costly one.
When the fair association failed there
were over 81 ,60c in premiums and awards
which had not been paid. The sums ranged
from 81, paid for the best head of cabbage,
to SIS offered for elaborate displays.
Judgment for the amounts was received
in Justice Furry's court, and as the as
ISOLATION is bankrupt, Justice Furry is
assessing the individual stock holders for
an amount equal to the par value Of the
stock held.
He has made orders against the follow
ing gentlemen: d. L. Lakin, $40; A. wash
burn, $40; W. D. Disbrow. $10; Dudley
Pratt, $40; T. J. Kellam, $50: T. b. Sweet,
$50; 2. I. Bonebrake, $50; Edison & Beck.
$50; T. c. WATSON, $50; Major VIM. Sims,
$50.
The oxford club gave one af its Informal
dancing parties last evening at Library
hail, the last probably that will be given
until after Lent. The chaperons were Mr..
and Mrs. william Wadsworth, Mrs. NJ. A.
Low and guest, Mrs. Ewing of Chicago,
Mrs NJ L. Morehouse and Mrs. q. Z.
Ashton. Among the visiting young ladies
present were Misses Madeline Trestrail Of
Kansas City and Blanche Joerger of Leav-
enworth.
Mr.. Harry Ward will arrive tomorrow to
be the guest of Or. Walter Smith.
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Wall ST.. New York. Feb. 2.--STOCKS-
Influences which recently acted as check
to the market were again operative during
the dull morning. Further wea kness of IN
low quotation for the London rate, was
accompanied by statements emphasizing the
probable effect Of the exchange situation on
this country's trade. balance shipping ana
cheaper oils were the first to give way
Representative industrials and high grade
price specialties soon following. Irregular
rallies began with buying Of rails but a
more severe setback ensued when call
loans opened at II per cent.
General Motors, Crucible steel and Amer
lean wooden were the prominent stocks IN
der pronounced pressure at midday, losing
3 to 5 points. Half way rallies occurred
when Washington announced that the L. $.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS TO, CAMP.
Ten Thousand r. o. I. @. to Take
Months Intensive Training, June II.

Washington, Feb. AT least TO-
900 college students are expected to
attend reserve officers training camps
which open June II for a period of six
weeks. Most of them will be at train
ing centers used during the war. in
fantry units going to Camps Devens
Custer. Benning and the Preside. San
Francisco; ordnance units to Aberdeen
proving grounds, Maryland; engineers
to Camp Humphreys, Va; field artil-
lery to Camp Knox; signal officers to
Camp Vail, N. j., and motor transport
corps organizations to Camp Holabird,
Md. Cavalry camps will be organized
at Fort Ethan Allen, VT. and Fort
Ogelthorpe, Ga. Experienced officers
from the A. E. F. will assigned as IN
strtctOrs
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HE MAY BE UNoPPosED.
Homer Hoch May Have Easy Sailing
in the Fourth District.

Emporia, Kan, Feb. 2.-Althos the
primaries are six months away indi-
cations are that Homer Hoch, of Ma
for denomination as representative in
congress from the Fourth District.
Congressman Hoch, who decisively de-
feated Dudley Doolittle at the last
election, has a strong following among
the former service men, many. OF
whom he has helped secure back pay,
allotments and clothing. Hoch's rec
ord in congress has met the approval
of leading Republicans in the district,
who will rally to his support if opposi-
ton arises.
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GIVES $4,000 FOR CHURCH.
Widow of Jewell Banker Follows Eek.
ample Set by Husband.

Jewell, Kan, Feb. 2.-Mrs. Carrie
Stout Musser of Excelsior Springs,
Mo-, a former resident of Jewell, has
offered the First Methodist church of
this city 100000, provided the congre-
CATION raises an equal amount. The
money to be used for building a new
church. Mrs. Musser is the widow of
Benjamin Musser, banker, newspaper
man and farmer of this district. In
the will of Mr.. Musser was a legacy
of $4,000 to the city school district,
the money to be spent in higher edu-
Cation for Jewell children. The couple
were members of the Methodist
church while residents here. Being
childless they decided to become god
parents for this city.
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Feb. 2.-CORN-weakness in
the corn market resulted today from the
reported opening Of Russia to foreign trade.
Mild weather and bearish views in regard
to financial conditions counted also as de-
pressing factors. On the other hand posi-
bilities of a strike of railroad employees led
to scattered buying at times and so. too.
did an advance In the price of Canadian
wheat. Opening corn quotations which
ranged from sc decline to &c gain, with
MAY S1.36 to S1.36A and July $1.32 to
81 32ss, were followed by moderate set
backs in the active distant deliveries but
relative firmness in nearby months.
OATS-Oats were governed by the
changes in corn. After opening unchanged
to sc, higher, including May at S%c to
PRoVisIONSAProvisio reflected sur
prise at the large amount of livestock
which the government reported on farms.
The estimate was much heavier than the
trade had looked for.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
tThe range OF prices on grain futures on
Chicago Board of Trade as reported by
Empire Commission co.,
Chicago, Feb. 2.
fVgeCa
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ORGANIZE A BUILDERS CLUB.
Construction Men Launch a New As
ISOLATION in Topeka.

: The Builders club, composed of
contractors, material men,, architects,
and electrical contractors was formal
ly organized at a banquet held Satur-
day evening at the Chamber of Com
merce.
Officers of the club were elected
as follows: Thomas w. Williamson,
architect, president; Arthur Tucker,
electrician, first vice president; Henry
Bennett, building contractor. second
vice president; Fred Cooper, editor
Construction News. secretary, and NJ.
Z, Linton. n11mber treasurer.
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Inventor of News Code Dead.

Vineyard Haven, Mass. Feb. p
Walter P. Phillips. former president of
the Columbia Graphophone company,
and prior to that a widely known
newspaper man and telegrapher. died
at his home here Sunday. He was at
one time general manager of the
United. Press and was the inventor OF
the Phillips code for telegraph opera
f0rs
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kansa. city Live stock Market.

Kansas City, Feb. 2-HOGS-Receipts
1000 Market steady to 2Jc higher. BULK
Of sales, s14.s5G115.25: heavies, $14. s0d15.10:
mediums, $14.s5(115.40; lights, $14.s0@15.30;
pigs S13.00nl650.
CATTLE-Receipts 81 500. Steers, slow
to weak; others steady to 25c lower. Choice
heavy beef steers. S14.75@16-25: medium,
S1050614.75; common, S9.5001050: choice.
er heifers. ST.O0113.O0; cows, S6.75d125o;
Gamers, So 23G6.75; calves, S13.15M17.O0;
feeders. $3.50 1900; stockers. $500 1890.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 Market PIC TO
35c lower. Feeders, steady; lambs. S11.15
@20.65: yearling wethers. $15.25Q IS 90 :
$ $1,000 laS: h s1s eyes ssOo@
POULTRY-Alive. steady; chickens, Sc.
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Governor Cox Is Candidate.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. Gov.
James NJ Cox has officially announced
his candidacy for the Democratic
presidential nomination. The an
nouncement was made in the editorial
columns of the Hamilton Evening
Journal
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Junction City, Kan, Feb. "A
meeting to effect a permanent organ
ization of the Masonic club for Camp
Funston has been called for February
2, by Mas. Gen. E. F. McGlachlin,
commandant. Seventy members of the
order, including officers. soldiers and
civilians stationed in the camp. al
ready have signed up for membership
in the club.
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WEATHER

Confined from Page ,one.)
ida, southern California, Utah and
Nevada. Practically no other precipi-
tation occurred.
Extremes for this date were so in
1903 and Is below zero in 1895. AT
3 o'clock this afternoon the wind was
blowing eight miles an hour from. the
north.
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severe quake Is Recorded

Washington. Feb. A very Sc
we're earthquake lasting more than two
hours and centered between $500 and
$500 miles from Washington, was re-
corded early today on the Georgetown
university seismographs. The shocks
began at 6:42 a. m, reached their
maximum at about 8 o'clock and
ceased at sos O'Clock
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camp, eighteen miles from Hoboken.
near Englewood, n. J., vas established
in August, 1917, and handled an aver
age of 100, 600 soldiers month during
the busy period of the war
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higher Creamery, 5od61lkc
cases: firsts. 59is6I 5sc: ordinary firsts, As
@J0c: at mark, cases included, 50M52c.
POULTRY-Alive, higher; springs, 35c
fowls. :15c.
PoTAToES-Market weak Northern
whites, s4-45@465; western Russets, s4.7i
Assoc cwt.
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New York, Feb 2-BUTTER-Market
strong. Creamery higher than extras, 6615
0GTc.
EGGS-Market unsettled. Fresh gather
ed extras firsts, 5S15 @59s.
CHEEsE-Market steady. State whole
milk, flats, held specials, 311a @32c-
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Chicago, Feb. Receipts 1900.
Market steady to 10c higher. Bulk Of sales,
$50; medium, Sis ioG15.5o; lights, s1i.sS
@1550; pigs, S14.00114.S5.
CATTLE-Receipts $4,000. Market weak.
Choice heavy beef steers, $l5S5@11.25
medium. $1L400l5.35 common IS. $50 IL 40
choice lights. good and choice, 81; 75@
ers, $6.50d13.50; cows, $6T5G712.15; Gamers,
$5.50@6.75; calves, S1T.T5@ 1880; feeders,
s.. O0@12.25 stockers, s7.25Q10T5.
Lambs, S16.oo@21.00: ewes, medium, good
and choice, S1250G13.50.
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Chilean Cabinet Resigns by Rogue

Santiago, Chile, Feb. 2.-After the
chamber of deputies had approved a
resolution declaring that the actual
cabinet should be replaced by one re-
flecting the parliamentary majority,
the ministry last night resigned.
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Kansas City. Feb. 2.-BUTTER-Market
unchanged. Extras. SIC; firsts, soc; Sec
onds. SIC; packing. SOC.
EGGS-Firsts, &c lower, 51c; case lots,
$500.
POULTRY-Mnrket unchanged. Hens
3oc; ROSTERS, 15624c; broi1ers, 35c.
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New York. Feb. Camp Merritt.
the largest enibarkation and debarka-
ton camp operated by the United
States army, has ceased to exist. The
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hansus lily LiVe BLOCK Murkets
(The following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards. Kansas City and
reported over long distance telephone d.
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son &c Co.. live stock commission mer-
yhants.)
Kansas City, Feb. 2.-CATTLE-Receipt
1900 head. Market slow and weak.
HOGS-Receipts 1900 head. Market 10
625c higher. Packers doing nothing. Bulk
Of sales, $14. 65e115.10; top. $685..
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 head Market
lower T.arnhs goo az
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Kansas City, Feb. 2-HAY-Market gen.
orally steady Attain, choice, s37.OOdf
$500; No. /, $35. 0OM3650: standard, $4,000
1880; No. 2. $24.oo@29.5o: No. 3, 1.50p
sci. 0o02 90; No. 2, Sis.5Od o0.5O: No. ,.
S13 GOA 1900. Timothy No. 1, S29. 000 80 90
standard. $27. 5o62S.50; No. 2, S25.50@27.0O;
No g. 500. OO6i2 5.O0
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For Colds. Grip or Influenza
and as a Preventive, take LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE Tablets. Look for L.
W. GROVES signature on the box. &c.,
Adv.
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New York, Feb. 2-SUGAR-Raw,
steady: centrifugal, 1904; fine granuiated,
15.O0TI 1000.
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supreme court had again deferred action on
several important cases of interest TO Wall
street.
Altho opinion was again sharply divided
as a result of developments over the week
end, prices at the opening of today's stock
market were generally higher: In several
equipments, motors and oils, early gains
extended from to almost points. The
following up theff moderate advantage of
last Saturday Unsettled foreign exchange
conditions caused some reactions within
Another slump in foreign exchange high
rates for call loans and an absolute lack
today's very dull and reactionary stock
market. Sales Appropriated 4I50Q0 shares
Trading was at a standstill In the last
call money rose to III per cent. The closing
was heavy.
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Kansas City, Feb. 2-wHEAT-Market
&c to Sc lower. No. hard, $25sG2. 70 !:
No. 2, S2.52926S; No. 1 red, $2.I0@2.I2;
No. q 50 69672. 10.
CORN-Market &c to &C lower. No. 2
white, S1.51@1.52; No. 3. $1-5o@1I No.
mixed, S1.4561.47: No. 3. $1.44d1.46; No. 2
yellow. $I51@i52; No. 8, sL50dII.51
OATS-Market unchanged. No. mixed,
e96191c; No. white, 92Q93c; No. red, 90c
@S1.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIzE-$2 Ss@242.
BRAN-s2 O5.
SHORTS-S2 So.
WHEAT-Receipts 255 cars.
CORN-Close: February, $1.44; May,
$1.36Ts July, $1.32S 61.33; September, SIPS
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DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office.
Topeka. Kan, for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. m. Monday.
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Topeka Poultry ana Eggs.
tFurnished by the Topeka acking Co,
Topeka, Kan.,, Feb. 2.
Springs over . lbs. 2Se; old ROSTERS
Ice; young ROSTERS, 25c: hens, all Sizes zoe.
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Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures on
Kansas City Board of Trade as reported
by Empire Commission Col
Kansas City. Feb. 2.
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Chicago, Feb. 2-CoRN-Close: Febru-
airy, $1.4315 March, $1.411a: May. S1.35B@
1.36; Jgiy s1.s25s September; sis9%.
LARD-May. $22T0; July $23.12.
SHORT RIBS-May, $20.10; July, 5000.
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New York Money Market.

paper, s per cent. Sterling, 90 day bills,
3.4315; commercial, GO day bills on banks,
3.43i3; commercial. 60 day bills, 5.45; de-
mand 34eA cables ?47 Eranes de-
demand, 1850. cables, 1887. Marks, de-
mand, LIB; cables, LIS. Government bonds,
strong; 60 days, 90 days and 8 months, sd
S1s.
Call money, strong; high, 10; low, IA;
ruling rate IA: closing bid 10; offered al
16; last loan, 16. HANK acceptances, 5A.
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New York Liberty Bond Market.
bonds IL 80 a. M: a1a's.. $3.50: first IS
second 4H's, $3.50; third avs, s36s; fourth
ANS. 5000; victory 3A's, 9T.9S; Victory
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New York Liberty Bond Market.

New York, Feb. 2:-Priees of libert,
OIL IS !. second IA, 5000; first AVS, 91.45
second AVS. 1892: third AIS, 93.06; fourth
AIS. BOSS; Victory 3%'s, 97.20; Victor Az 3
9T.e..
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| New York Cotton Market.
New York, Feb. 2.-COTTON-Spot
steady; middling, S9.15.
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New Orleans Cotton Market.
Kansns city Live Stock Market.

NOV OFiedHs NOttOu Nhdhkets
New Orleans, Feb. 2.-COTTON-Spo
quiet and unchanged; middling cess.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-21
we have ono vote on it.
 Congress Dcclaring War,

"I notice MT. Cox said this after noon, and an evening paper said to- night, that we would not under Ar ticle x have to send troops to war, as congress has the power to declare war.
 By entering the league. we would sign a contract to preserve the ter ritorial integrity of all the members of the league. It would be a govern ment contract. binding every depart ment of the United States It would bind the agents of the government and, congress being an agent, would he thus bound. If the league were to notify the United States govern ment that the territorial integrity of any member had been assailed, the United States government would be obligated, under Article x to declare war. Congress alone has the power to declare war, but it would have no choice in this matter other than to declare it mediately upon being notified that the territorial integrity of one of member nations had been invaded If congress refused to de- clare war. it would be violation of a sacred obligation embodied in the covenant. If congress refused to de- clare war, il would bring dfshonor upon the United States a treaty breaker"
New Britain herald., 1920-10-21
|DEGEE NAILS
 Ks STATEMENT
Could Not Bring Irish ueStiOn to League

|tho biggest political gather |ccent years crowded Foot | In Hartford last night to |bd States Senator Frank B. in hts defense of hts own rcpublican stand on the lrstion, and his repudiation q tho democratic Ideas. way Senator Brandegee took
 at Governor Cox and his prove as effective n boomer Ft the democratic candidate nator Harding's recent St. ech been to him. Senator
 referred to the many speeches of Governor Cox he decIar~d that if elected
 bring the Irish question Element before the League Branding that as mis- b speaker went on to show. tho league and it's pro- Dc Governor Cox would not do this which he promises. Perfectly evident that Gov didn't know what he was put" declared the senator. it that, if a domestic ques- Pat kind could be passed league, then tho question e and Chinese immigration cn could similarly be de- he league. He also coun- Governor Cox's statement x did not interfere with f congress to declare war.
 help mo God, I will vote Ing In If I am reelected ate"
 said here this afternoon, q not alludo to it if he had Senator Brandegee in tho his speech: My friends. if ecome your president and D question shalt not have i. I shall invoke the ex- nority of n nation'--(mcan- he's got another guess md I will. If have to do |resent to the bar of pub
 q don't know where that Fed) to the conscience of Inc cause of tho people of Veli. I can imagine Mir. the great British empire votes in the assembly of
 and with a clause in tho Iat any dispute presented scil must on the demand lrty bo removed from the tho assom bly-I can im- puse of Ireland submitted ably in which the British
New Britain herald., 1920-10-21
empire has six votes and Ireland has
Immigration Question.

empire has six votes and Ireland has none.
 Immigration Question.
 Great Britain would not allow the Jurisdiction. Tn the first place she would say 1t was a domestic ques- ton. And. if the league had juris- diction over domestic matters where would we get off? We have an inter- national question with Japan today, and very serious one. The Japa- nese resent the immigration laws of the United States which keep their natives out of this country except to a very limited number. So do the Chinese, and if the Japanese and the Chinese immigration questions. which so seriously concern this country. could be brought before the league of nations for adjudication in Gene va, Switzerland, then Japan would present her immigration question. which we regard as of the highest importance as one of our internal do- mestic questions to the League of Nations There is nothing more vit- ally necessary to the sovereignty and self-defense of every nation, than the control of the question of who can come in and live with us, mingle with us and be cttlzens with us, and that question may he drawn before the League of Nations and settled by it's council. by nine men sitting in Geneva eight of whom arc foreigners and