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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-28

i2' 30" E.. 523.62 feet to Cor. No 2, thence N. 48' 45' 30" w.. 598.3, feet to Cor. No. 8, thence s. 35' 12 30" w., 459.85 feet to Cor. No. { thence s. 49' IA E., 123.58 feet tt Cor. No. 5, thence s. 36' 26' E. 263.96 feet to Cor. No. 6, thence s 46' 41' E., 223.77 feet to Cor. Nc 1, the place of beginning. Tota area, 6.741 acres: Net area claimed 6.741 acres.
 The 0 lode is adjoined on the Northwest by Sur. No. GAP Uta, lode; on the Northeast by the Bea No. 6 lode, of this survey; on th, Southeast by the Queen lode, of thi. survey; on the Southwest by th' waters of Gastineau Channel, ac :ording to the plat of survey.
 R LODE. SURVEY NO. 1027-A
 Beginning at Cor. No. l, whence U. s. M. M. No. l bears s. g. g. 23" E.. 528296 feet, thence N. A O6' 50" w.. 148.20 feet, to Cor Nc ?, thence N. 32' 26' E., 987.73 fee to Cor. No. 3, thence s. AZ O6' 60' E., 196.87 feet to Cor. No. 4, thence s. 35' 12' 30" w., 977.60 feet tt Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning Total area, 3.805 acres; Areas ex cluded-Conflict with Bear. No. lode of this survey. 0.050: Tota area excluded, 0.05O acres; Net area claimed, 3.755 acres.
 The R. lode is adjoined on tn. Northwest by Sur. No. 982 B, D. mil site and the Bit mill site, of thi, survey: on the Northeast by tn. Bear No. lode, of this survey; or the Southeast by Sur. No. GAP Utal lode. Sur. No. 612. Summit No. ] lode and the John D lode, of thi, survey; on the Southwest by tn, waters of Gastineau Channel, ac- cording to the plat of survey. QUEEN LODE. SURVEY NO.
 1027-A,
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1. whence U. S. M. M. No. bears s. 33' 23 32" w., 3359.39 feet; thence N. 35' 12' 30" E., 49674 feet to Cor. No 2. thence N. 4S' 45' 30" w.. 14st feet to Cor. No. 3, thence S. 35' 12 30" w.. 623.62 feet to Cor. No. thence s. 6lo 3E E.. l36.5s feet te Cor. No. s. thence s. 47' 66' E. 203.53 feet to Cor. No. 6. thence s 55' l5' E.. 144.16 feet to Cor. No [. thence s. 37' 23' E.. 265.60 feel to Cor. No. 8, thence s. .62' 58' E.. 181.6S feet to Cor. No. g. thence s 5s' 32' E.. 200.60 feet to Cor. No 10. thence s. 60' 03' E.. 197.97 feel to Cor. No. II. thence s. 26' 1S' B. 98.04 feet to Cor. No. 12 thence s 42' 2S s0~ E.. s3.07 feet to Cor
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A P P II c A I l o N
 NO. 04140.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF THE ALASKA JUNEAU GOLD MIN ING COMPANY FOR UNITED STATES PATENT TO THE e." "R." QUEEN" "PING." JOHN D." "'TT." W.T." "BIT." "GER- ALD." BEAR l." BEAR g." BEAR B." BEAR A." BEAR G." BEAR G. AND BEAR q" LODE CLAIMS ANDs THE BEAR" "M." "S." CAPTAIN" 1" ITF W.T." AND BIT" MILL SITES.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-28
BEAR NO. 6 LODE. SURVEY
 MI 1007-A

Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence .. s. M. M. No, 1 bears S. 25' 04' 5S" w., 3979.12 feet, thence N. 4S' i5' 30" w.. 1900 feet to Cor. No }, thence N. 35' 12' 30" E., 467.S3 rect to Cor No. 3, thence s. 4S' 45' 90" E., 1900 feet, to Cor. No. 4, thence s. 35' 12' 30" w., 467.83 feet to Cor. No. l, the place of be- ginning. Total area, 16021 acres; Net area claimed, 16,021 acres.
 The Bear No. 6 lode is adjoined ,n the Northwest by the John D. lode, of this survey and Sur. No. B42 Utah lode; on the Southwest by the Q and Queen lodes of this sur Yey, according to the plat of sur
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BEAR NO. 7 LODE. SURVEY f M I0o7-A

7 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence U. s. M. M. No. l bears s. % 27 v" E., 6022,Ss feet, thence N 5O' IA w.. 1496 feet to Cor. No. 2 thence N. 35o 12' 30" E., 300 feet to Cor. No. 8, thence s. 50o AZ E. l496 feet to Cor. No. 4, thence s 35o l2' 30" W.,300 feet to Cor. No. the place of beginning. Total arei l0.277 acres; net area claimed i0.217 acres.
 The Bear No. ' lode is adjoineC on the Northeast by the It lode this survey; on the Southeast by Sur. No. 612, Summit No. l lod' and the John D. lode. of this sur Yey: on the Southwest by the R iode and the Bit mill site, both oi this survey and Sur. No. 982 B, I Iniii site, according to the plat 5f
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-28
BEAR MILL SITE. SURVEY NO 1027-B

Beginning at Cor. No. 1. whence U. s. M NJ. No. ? bears N. S9' 40 4o.4" E., 7629.S) feet and point fo true corner No. 4, Bear No. l lod of this survey bears N. 62' 32' 20' E., 453.56 feet. thence s. 62' 35 w. $50 feet to Cor. No. 2, thenc' N. 27' 24' w.. 200 feet to Cor. No 3, thence N. 62' 35' E., $50 fee to Cor No. 4, thence s. 27e 24' E 200 feet to Cor. No. l, the place o beginning. Total area, 2.525 acres Areas excluded-Conflict with Sul No. 143. Last Chance placer, O00' acres; Conflict with Sur. No. IA Last Chance placer, 0.5S3 acres Conflict with Sur. No. 145, Las Chance placer, 0546 acres; Conflic with Sur. No. 146, Last Chanc placer, 0.450 acres; Total area e1 :luded, 1.5S6 acres; Net area claim ed. 0.93e acres.
 The Bear mill site Is adjoined oI the North by Sur Nos. IA, 145 ant l46, Last Chance placers, respet lively; on the East by Sur. No. 14s Last Chance placer; on the Soutl by the Bear No. 1 lode, of this sur vey; on the West by Sur. No. 146 Last Chance placer, according to th' rlo oF crruou
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M MILL SITE. SURVEY NO.
 1Q07-R

Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence U. s. M. M. No. 1 bears s. 15' 30 51" E., 7174.21 feet, and Cor. Nc ?, Bear No. ' lode, of this surve, bears N. 84' 09' IS" E., 504.5 feet, thence N. 52' 12' 30" W 599.08 feet. to Cor. No. 2, thenc' N. 23' 58' w., $40 feet to Cor No. 8, thence s. 51' 55' E., 604.7' feet to Cor. No l, the place of be ginning. Total area, 0.021 acres Net area claimed, 0.021 acres.
 The M mill site is adjoined on th' Northeast by Sur. No. 982 B, mil site and on the Southwest by Sul No. 9S2 B. c mill site, according t
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-28
s MILL SITE. SURVEY NO
 1027-B.

AO~b
 Beginning at Cor No. l, whenc U. S. M. M. No. 3 bears s. 77' 2; 0S" w., 4570.59 feet, and Cor. N, 2 Bear No. lode, of this Surve bears N. 15o 45' AZ" w., s367.7 feet thepce N. 69' 45' w., 400 fee to Cor. No. 2, thence N. 20' 15' 30 E., 544.50 feet, to Cor. No. 3, thenc s. 69' 45' E., 400 feet to Cor. Nc 4. thence S. 20' 15' 30" w., 544.5' feet to Cor. No. l, the place of be ginning. Total area, 5000 acres Areas excluded-Conflict with Sur No. 161, Last Chance placer, 0.0Ot acres; Conflict with Sur. No. 162 Last Chance placer, 1.036 acres Conflict with Sur. No. 289, Whitne, placer, 0.583 acres; Conflict witt the Bear No. 4 lode, of this surve. Exclusive of its conflict with Sur No. 1G2, Last Chance placer). 1.16f acres: Total area excluded, 2.78. acres; Net area claimed, 2.211 ac res.
 The s mill site is adJoined oi the North by Sur. No. 2S9 Whit ney placer and Sur. No. 162, Las Chance placer: on the East by Sur No. 162, Last Chance placer ant the Bear No. 4 lode, of this sur vey; on the South by the Bear No lode and the Captain mill site both of this survey; on the Wes by the Captain mill site, of thi' survey and Sur. No. 289, Whitne! placer. according to the plat O ;IIrVeV
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on the Northeast by the Bear No.
 lode. of this survey; on the South east by the Bit lode, of this sur vey; according to the plat of sur
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CAPTAIN MILL SITE. SURVEY
 MI 10C7 n

Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence q. s. M. M. No. 3 bears s. 74' 25' 43" W..s 4240.93 feet. and Cor. No. 2, Bear No. lode of this survey bears N 51' 57' E.. 349.67 feet, thence S. 69' 45' E., 219.77 feet to Cor. No. 2. thence s. 12' 33' w., 275.36 feet to Cor. No. 3. thence N. S9' 45' w., 308.8y feet to Cor. No. 4, thence N. 39' AZ. 40" w., 23O.03 feet to Cor. No. h. thence N. O 1S 30" w.. 333.99 feet to Cor. No. 6. thence .N. S1' 48' 30" E., 398J0 feet to Cor No. z, thence S. 20' 15' 30" w., 238.95 Get to Cor. No. l, the place of beginning. Total area, 1868 acres; net area claimed. 4.966 acres.
 The Captain mill site is adjoined on the North by Sur. No. 289, Whit ney placer and the s mill site. of this survey; on the East by the s mill site. of this survey. according to the plat of survey
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IT MILL SITE. SURVEY NC.
 l027-B.

Beginning at Cor. Nc, I, whence U. s. M. M. No bears s. 6' 36' 2S" E.. 5029.9C feet. and Cor. No. 1. R lode. of this survey bears N. 47' 33' 10" w., 329.67 feet thence N 48' 08' w, 81.94 feet to Cor. No. 2, thence N. 42' 30' w., 251.49 feet to Cor. No. 3. thence g 35' 12' 30" W.,22.08 feet to Cor. No. {. thence s. 44' 26' E.. 110.53 feet to Cor. No, s. thence s. 42' 1f E., 1e9.25 feet to Cor. No. 6. thence
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BEAR NO. 5 LODE. SURVEY
 N0 1O27-A.

Beginning at Cor. NO. l, whence U. s. M. M. No. ? bears N. 76' 3S' 65" E., 70644S feet; thence s. 4S' OF w., 500 feet to Cor. No. 2, thence N. 42' 4S' w., 1859 feet to Cor. No. 8, thence N. 4s' OF F, 500 feet to Cor. No. {, thence S. 42s 4s' E., 1859 feet to Cor. No. l, the place of beginning. Total area. l8.717 acres;. Area excluded - Conflict with the Bear No. 1. lode, of this survey, 0.667. acres; Total area excluded, 0.667 acres: Net area claimed, 1S050 acres.
 The Bear No. lode is adjoined
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Bssxinbiass Bsi sy1scs .t cos. No Nc. i. Whence U. s. M. M. No. bears s. 10' 37' l4" w.. 3s3s.l0 feet. thence N. ss'
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
SOVIET FORCES
BATTER POLES
Bolshevik Army Threatens
Galician Capital, Says
Latest Communique.
OBy Universal Service.)

London, July l0.-Tonights offi-
cial Polish war office communique
again is marked by ominous admis-
sions. and all unofficial news from
the Russo-Polish front shows the
Poles to be in a serious position,
though fighting with desperate
valor, as the Soviet army delivers
blow after blow and threatens to
push its drive into the very heart of
the young republic.
The Bolshevist southern army. un-
der Gen. Budeny, after a week of
steady forward hammering, is
threatening Lemberg. the Galician
capital. $50 miles from Warsaw;
some reports have it that Lemberg
already has been entered, but OFF,
cial Confirmation of this is lacking.
I'm the northern section" says the
official Polish statement, I'VE are in
fiicting heavy losses on the enemy
and are successfully standing off an
extremely heavy Bolshevist often
silva
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
URGESOPENT TOP
CARSFOR MINES
Baltimore and Ohio Head
Recommends Extension Of
Coal Priority Orders.

A recommendation that the Inter-
state Commerce Commission extend
its order giving priority TO open top
cars at bituminous mines was made
yesterday by Daniel willard, head
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
The order under present rulings
would end late in July. willard
urged that 1t be extended thirty
days to insure an adequate coal
supply next winter.
Sand and gravel shippers register
ed vigorous opposition. declaring
they would suffer heavy business
losses.
Discussing the coal situation WILL
ard said:
81 have grave fears for the lake
region. I believe the commission
will have to intervene to relieve the
situation there"
J. F. Townsend. OF Pittsburgh.
told the commission that taking
cars away from the steel mills for
the mines will force them to close.
leaving several thousand men idle.
Representatives of fire brick
makers also argued for a mcdifica
tion of the priority order.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
POLAND CALLS
FOCH TO HELP
Advice of French Strategiist
Sought to Stem Russ 3.
I'll ~
llde. : I
(By UniyersaI Servicc.)

Spa. Belgium. July 10. The,
strategic gerius of Marshal
Foch. which is IniveI sally Creditcd-
with devising the battle plan by
which the great war wGs wen. was
enlisted by hard Pressed Poland
today for long distance advice on
how to stem aHC turn back the;
Soviet steam roller. Marshal Foch
had a protracted conference with,
Premier Grabski OF Poland toSay
and shortly afIerward left for
Paris to discuss the Russo-Polish
war situation with the allied SUI
preme military council.
Except for this odvice. however.
Poland has no prospect OF aid from
the allies. il is agreed in diplomatic
quarters here. both France and
Britain refusing to heed her pleas
for military intervention, England
because she believes such a course
Incompatible with the almost COM
pleted armistice ARRANGEMENTS with
the Soviets, and France Eecause she
canuot AFFORD to undertake inter-
vention sing;eh&Lceoly.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
Stacker Reported Across
Canadian Border, and
Arrest Sure.
TO BE NO FORMALTTY
Will Be Immediately Trans
ported Across Line by
Canucks.

Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. mill
ionaire Stacker and convicted OF
lodging the selective draft and es-
capped military prisoner. will be cap
tured at the Canadian border with
in forty-eight hours, 1t was declared
in authoritative sources here last
night.
Information was received here
yesterday from the Montreal ONCE
of the Bureau of immigration that
the Stacker was in the immediate
vicinity of that city and would be
taken by the Canadian government
waiving the formality of extradi-
tion papers the Canadian authorities
will take the Stacker to the United
States border and turn him over to
the representative of the War De-
parment. on hand to receive him
with the Department of Justice op-
eratives.
ofcials Hold Confab.
Following the receipt of the in
formation yesterday, an informal
private conference of department
chiefs were held in the State. War
and Navy building at which the Bu-
reau of immigration. the War De-
partment, State Department and De-
partment of Justice were represent
ed. Secretary of War Newton d.
Baker, who has taken a most active
interest in the hunt for the Stacker,
was appraised of the plans but re-
fused to affirm or deny the report.
Also Reported In New York.
Other reports said to have
been received by the bureau gave
northern New York State as the
nearest definition of Bergdolrs al
legged hiding place.
Anthony Caminetti. Commissioner
of immigration, said last night that
information had also reached his
ONCE that a man, resembling Berg
doll. and believed to be the escaped
prisoner. had been sighted in north
ern New York.
From other sources IL was fairly
definitely established the man be-
lieved to be BeTgdoll had made one
or two efforts to cross the American
border into Canada, but had been
unsuccessful because of the heavy
customs guard.
Make Tacit Acknowledgment.
Oficials of the War Department
acknowledged information had
reached them regarding Bergdoll's
alleged whereabouts. and that the
lead was considered sufficiently re-
liable to Justify following.
AT the Bureau of Investigation of
the Department of Justice, any
knowledge of the new clue in the
Bergdoll case was denied and Of
ficials said they were not working
on any trail they thought would
lead to the slacker's immediate ar
rest.
For several weeks government
authorities have been working on
the clue that Bergdoll was hiding
In the vicinity of FL Paso, Tex.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
BY CARL ID. GROAf,
United Press stan Correspondent }

Spa. Belgium, July 1o.-Three of
the four principal questions facing
the conference of allied and Gar
man delegates meeting here have
been disposed of since beginning
OF the meetings East Monday Ieav-
ing only the matter of German
reparations to sbe settled at the next
sitting. 1t was believed the confer
ence would rest over Sunday and
resume negotiations carly Monday.
An exchange between the German
foreign minister. Herr simons. and
Premier Lloyd George during to-
days discussion CT tho coal qucs-
ZION yesulted in a diplomatic vic
tory for the former. Simons told the
british premier defiantly that Ger
r1any could not possibly meet the
allied conditicps regarding deliver
;cs of coal. He demanded that a
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
Kansas Drys to Gioe Drubbing
to Cox if He Tries, to Duck
Issue, Declares Emporian

and they are quite cheerfuiiy will
Ing to vote their suspicious against
wet candidate.
Dry Cleaning Necessary.
So. although the Democratic con-
gressionai. gubernatoriai and sena-
toriai candidates out. here are con-
spicuously dry, the women are lin
Ing up against a Democratic con-
sressional ticket. There IL no hope
OF getting 4 vote against the VOL
stead act west of Chicago. nor can
Cox hope for an electoral vote un-
less he dry cleans the wet spoke.
Moreover the people here in the
Middle West are used to weasel
words and they cannot be fooled.
Harding voted for the yolstead law.
Cox cannot get away with a state
ment that he is against the saloon.
He cannot fool the women by say
Ing that he is for strict enforcement,
OF all laws. He cannot get by with
anything but straightaway state
m'ut that lie Is for the voisteaa
law. And 1t is doubtful II even that
would save the situation IL he would
balance against IL qualifying
phrase indicating that as Presiden,
he would have no choice but to en-
force whatever laws are before him
By long association with dodgers
running for governor out here dur
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
THREE MEN BURN
TO DEATH IN AIR

Red Bluff. Cal. July 10.-Three
men were burned to death in mid
air when an army airplane used in
the forest patrol service burst into
flames and fell 400 feet. a mile from
Alturas. Mocco County, this after
noon. The dead: Sergt. wayman
Haney. pilot, Mather, field; Corp.
Antonio salcido. army observer. and
Ben5amin H. Robie. civilian observ-
er. Brookline, Mass.
The plane left here at $3.50 p. m.
for the flying field near Alturas.
Haney was maneuvering the plane
into a tail spin preparatory to land
ing when spectators were Mortified
to see flames suddenly enevlop the
machine.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
Ry WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE.

~ "ASbAhn ALLEN WHITE
Emporia. Kanass. July 1o.-Herc
In the Middle West the nomination
Of Cox has disturbed the Democrats.
The' felt that the nomination Of
Harding gave them C. chance. The
nomination of Cox seems to have
convinced them that they have iost
their chance.
1--WE have" they say. "A fair
average ticket as tickets go. and
will make a fair average night, as
fights go. and get a fair average
licking. as lickings 60" And this
Is the best they can do.
But this is upon nominal matters.
Upon State ARD Congressional mat
ters the situation is hopeless. The
wetness Of Cox in this great arid
belt from the AIieghenies to the
coast has made II impossible 60
'e for a Dem nccratic Senator or
Rep 'esentative, except In States
where the Republicans are ccnspic-
uously weak.
In most of the dry belt the wom-
en- vote quite independently of the
national suffrage amendment and
the women in the West see red
upon just one issue. the prohibition
issue. For that they will cross any
party line and vote for any dry
candidate amongst wet candidates,
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
Spa Gavel Forces
Enraged German
Speaker to Silence
~ Unaversal service.)

Spa, Belgium. July 1o.-Hugo
SHINES. the German muiti-mil-
lionaire coal king and newspaper
owner. who 10 attached as an ex-
pert to the German delegation
here, made an old-time Prussian
hrebrand speech at the session.
between allied and German
statesmen today.
In trying to point out the al
legged injustice of the allied de-
mand for q coal commission In
Germany. he worked himself in
to boisterous rage and all> but
pounded the table. So loud and
angry became his tone that the
Belgian premier. M. de La Croix.
who presided at the meeting.
was forced to gavel him into
silence.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
Spa Conference May Tackle
Repardtions omorroW;; Coal
Concessions Won BY Germans

committee of investigation be. ap-
pointed. After consulting with other
allied leaders. Lloyd George an
nounced that II lad been decided 10
place the coal question in the hand 5
of mixed commission.
Although the meetings here had a
rather inauspicious beginning when
the German delegation came to
Mondays conference without DIR,
Gessler and Gen. Won Seeck for dis
eussion of the disarmament. this
question was settled by the Ger
mans acceptance of the allied ulti-
natum granting a s:x-months ex-
tension of time in which Germany
must meet the terms of the peace
treaty.
The question of prosecution of
German officers and men guilty OF
crimes against international law
during the war was disposed of when
it was agree that the allies should
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN.
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Man
.INBOOZEN NET
Thomas c. Charles Arrested
In Baltimore and $4,000
Of Whisky Seized.

Baltimore. July 1o.-Liquor valued
at more than $4,000 was seized by
Baltimore police last night follow
ing the arrest of Thomas c. Charles,
who gave his address as si7 e
street northwest. Washington. d. C.
Charles was arrested q II o'clock
last night by Deputy AutomobiIe
Commissioner Emery w. Eek. Of
Baltimore. who had trailed him
twenty-five miles from Belair to
this city. en- route to Washington.
He was unable to produce a drivers
license. 1t is said.
Released on 500 collateral in the
Trafic Court, Charles was on the
point of leaving the station when
an inspection of the automobile by
the police disclosed 800 quarts of
whisky and several demijof1ns of
whisky. the police say.
He was Immediately rearrested
and held for investigation by the
prohibition commissioner.
Lieut.. John Carey. of police
Headquarters. notified Charles W.
Haod. internal revenue inspector,
VIII" went to police headquarters
and took possession of the liquor.
Charles gave his occupation as a
salesman. He stated that the auto
mobile is the property of his wife.
The Washington Tobacco Com
pany occupies the building at GIT e
street northwest. the address given
the Baltimore police by Charles.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
Luxury Sales in y. S. Decreasing .-
As Shown BY Department Reports;
Liberty Bonds Are Much Wanted

Luxury taxes for May this year
compared with collections in Nav.
1919. show a drop. Taxes on sale.
of perfumes and cosmetics iropped
about 30 per cent; collections ON
autos for hire showed a drop of
about so per cent; those on candy
sales dropped about 100 per cent:
soft drink sale taxes dropped a like
amount and taxes on yachts and
motor boats fell Off Is per cent.
Sales of these articles are indica-
tive of the surplus in the American
pocketbook after necessities are
purchased. They are bought enlv
after necessities are obtained in
ample proportion.
Many luxury expenditures, how.
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-11
SOVIET ADOPTS
BRITISH TERMS
Agreement Likely to Lead
To Cessation of Warfare
In, Poland.

London. July 1o.-Cessation Of
hostilities between the Russian
Bolsheviki and Poland was looked
for by officials at the foreign ONCE
here tonight as an indirect result
of the Soviet governments accept
ance of Premier Lloyd Georges
armistice proposal, which declared
a truce in military activities be-
tween Great Britain and Russia
A dispatch to the Labor Herald
today reported the text of the Mos
COW governments note accepting
the British proposal. The note was
signed by NJ. Tchitcherin. Boishevik
foreign minister. and protested that
the Soviet government had not at
any time attacked Great Britain or
its possessions.
Acceptance of the armistice pro-
posal carried with IL cessation Of
military activities in Turkey. the
Caucasus and Persia, release of all
British prisoners, recognition of the
Russian foreign debt, and stoppage
of Bolshevik propaganda in India
and other parts of Asia.
In return Britain will open COM
mercial trade advantages to Soviet
Russia. The arrangement 1t is
believed. will result in pressure be-
ing exerted on the Polish to seek
peace and the Soviets will very like
Iy offer to cease operations against
Poland. It was understood that both
France and Belgium nave agreed to
W ithhold aid frcm countries fighting
Soviet Russia in return for giving
up French and Belgian prisoners in
Russia.
IT was reported that the French
premier insisted the Soviets stop
ffshting in Poland. and Lloyd George
agreed to press the Soviets to cease
their Polish warfare.