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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
LEAGUE EFFECTS
ORGANIZATION
Non European Nations Obtain
Four Vice Presidents In
stead of Three Requested.
(py Associatsd press.l

Geneva. Nov. is.-lm a somewhat {
agitated session today the League OF
Nations assembly completed It's or
sanitation by the election OF six vice.
presidents. who with the six chairmen
Of the committees elected yesterday
form q sort of executive commit ee
OF the assembly. The non European
nations. for whom much solicitude
was shown yesterday. had no COM
plant TO make. as they obtained four
vice. -presidents. instead of the three
they had asked for.
These were.
visconnt Ishi. Japan Honorio
Pueyrredon. Argentina. Sir George r..
Foster. Canada and Rodrigo Octavio.
Brazil The other vice presidents are;
II. A. Van kaFnabeek. Holland. and
DR.. Eudardo Bencs. Czecho- -Slovakia.
Picturesque features of the session
were furnished By Baron Hayashi.
head OF the Japanese delegation; pr.
Bradtiof Naaon. Of Norway: Gustave
Ador, ex- president OF Switzerland and
the two leading members u the Bra
ziilan delegation. Baron Hayashi, US
ually an impressive observer Of the
proceeding attracted attention when
ne arose 70 ask the delegation 20 vote
for Niscount Ishiis japanese afnbassA-
dor 20 France II Japan was TO have
a vice. president.
A curious result OF the ballot for
vice presidents was tie betwe@n
Rodrigo octavio. the Brazilian under
secretary for foreign affairs and Dr.
Qastoa da Cunha, the Brazilian am
bassador 20 France for sixth vice
president. While the assembly was
discussing the proposed vote for the
remaining e-presidents. an aninat-
ed discussion proceeded 1T the Bra
xilian bench each candIdase insisting
that ne be allowed 90 withdraw in
sAvor of the other. A second ballot
was taken. however.
As an act Of courtesy. Giuseppe
Motta. president OF the Swiss Confed-
erasicn. who had delivered the address
OF welcome. was elected honorary
president Of the first assembly of the
league
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
HARDING sails
ON PARISMINA
President-Elect Is on Way TO
Panama and Win Return
December 4. :.

New Orleans. Nov fs.--S0Der think
Ing and an abiding faith IN the republic
during TIE critical period OF war re-
construction were asked Of The Ameri-
can people today by presldent-elecl
Harding In al address delivered here
Just before he sailed for q three weeks
vacation yoyage 10 the Canal Zone.
Some revorseE and disappointment,
he declared, q ust come as the after
math Of the world conflict, but he pre-
dicted confidently thai all Of them
would pass away again II the people
only kept their heads and held fast
10 the old-tlme virtues OF thrift. hon
esty and common sense. Making his
second formal speech since his cleo
fion. Mr.. Harding spoke In studied
terms and with a quiet earnestaess
betokenlng a fun realization Of the re-
sponslbillties ahead OF him. But ring
ing through his address was a pre-
dominating note Of confidence and un-
altering faith.
The address was delivered at a lunch
con Of the New Orleans Association ol
Commerce. the central feature of a
program % entertainment by which
the eaty sought 60 show the president
elect that the partlsanship Of the cam.
paAgn had already been forgotten.
Great street crowds cheered Afr. Hard
Ing everywhere during his short stay
and 70 q gathering q thousands Ia
front q the city hall he expressed
gratitude FOR the hospitality extended
him through the south.
The presldeni-elect was in New Or
leans a1out I've hours he arrived
shortly before ii o'clock IN the morn
ing from Point Isabel, Texas, where
be speal the frst week OF his vacation.
and went aboard his steamer. the
United Fruit Liner Parlsmlna. shortly
after { 2. m. S00n aStervSard the Par
ismina started on the four-day run 70
Cristobal
Besides Mrs. Harding ana his secre.
tary. George u. Christian. Ir.. the presi-
dent elect II accompanied ~ q mum.
Der Of personal friends. including sen
alors Hale, % Maize. and Frelinghuy.
sen. Of New Jersey. TIE party win re-
main IN TIE canal zone about a week
and VIII land on TIE return trip "a
Norfolk. Va. en- December sth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
ALLEGED SECRET
TREATYEXPOSED
Mexico Newspaper Claims Docu
ment Was Signed In Wash
ington in May, 1917.
THREE PARTIES TO PACT
Purported Text Outlines Course
Of Action I'm Mexci0 and so.
America by Makers.
fHv AWmocfatmd prm@@l

Mexico CITY. Nov. lh.-Iho text OF n
treaty alleged 20 have been signed In
Washington In May. 1917. by the
United States. Great Britain and
France. outlining their course OF ac-
tion IN Mexico and South America,
was published this morning By la
Nanguardia. a newspaper recently cs-
tablished 20 support Former Minister
of the Treasury Luis Cabrera.
The important clauses Of the treaty.
according 20 tho newspaper. provided
Tor recognition OF the Monroe doctrine
BY Great Britain and France. and pri-
ority for United States rights in Mex
ico. England agreed not TO permit
Japan ~ acquire territory in Cen
tral cr south America or on the Pa
cific ocean.
Extensive prcparations xere made
FOR the development OF tne Tampico
OF fields for the benefit OF the three
nations. Ia vanEuardia asserts. even
TO the extent of furnishing troops In
case such action should be necessary
10 provide a continuous flow OF oil,
the United States agreeing 20 the pri-
ority of English rights 70 such fuel
supplies.
In case Japan objects. the United
States and British fleets TO unite
against the orientals~. says the news
naper's version OF the alleged trsaty
The United States may acquire con-
troll of the Mexican roads. and ~ nee
essary extend It's territorial expansion
% the Panama canal.
Elaborate provisions are made In
the treaty. La Vangunrdia asserts, for
controlling Mexican imports. and in
the event that either the United
States or Great Britain goes 70 war
Nth Japan. neither Of them shall AID
Japan financially. The treaty. the
newspaper says. was signed by Capt.
Andre Tardieu for France and Arthur
}. Balf0ur. then British secretary for
foreign affairs. for Great Britain, but
the siEnatory on behalf Of the Unit :.
ed States IA not named.
Ia vanguardia says that the text
of the treaty as published by IL - an
authenticated copy secured I'm the
United states from an unnamed
source
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
LABOR COUNCIL STUDIES MOVE
TO CURTAIL PRODUCTION WHILE
NATION Is RECOVERING BALANCE
Executive Committee Of A. II. Of
l.. Believes Employers
Are Unwise.
SESSIONS ARE RET
Members of the Council Decline
Co Discuss Subjects
Considered.

Washington, Nov. is.-Economio
needs 81 the country largely occupied
the attention today of the executive
council OF the American Federation
% Labor. which continued its discus
sions of a future policy. The labor
leaders were said 20 have recognized
tho part which the workers must play
bat the progress they made n any.
towards formulation Of q policy was
not disclosed
Labor Is fully conscious that the
world production. members Of the
council said after the long secret
meeting today Labor leaders were de-
clared 90 realize also that standards
of life can improve only az produc-
tiou and consumption increases.
The attitude % those guiding iabor's
organizations is said 20 be that this
end eannot b. reached without better
methods ia industry where. members
- the council asserted here stili re-
mains lnefficiency An plant manage
fnent aN weH a. unprincipied scheminE
~ certain Ereupa of finanCier. n is
against the alleged unfnirness OF the
employers Ia These respects that labor
is aiming Sc efforts for better CO.
operation. according 20 federation Of
fiCials
Discussion In the meeting today was
said % have been over the statement
that autocratic managers we're hold
ing down production. Reference was
understood 20 have been made in this
connection % the closing entirely or
islrt time operation ~ plants in the
textile industry. Leaders in confer
Unce here refuse 10 accept the state
mont ~ the employers that they were
forced to cut down output because
of decreased demand They were in-
clined 10 regard Il as subterfuRe. ON
this a. well a. other discussion IN
the executive meeting. however. mem
bers would talk little
Members of the council were un-
able 90 say tonight when its work
would be finished but believed II might
conclude lts discussions tomorrow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
ORDNANCE EXPERTS ARE ORDERED
TO PENSACOLA TO STUDY EFFECT
OF SHORE BATTERIES ON WARSHIP
Board of High Officers from
Fortress Monroe Expected
Here To-day. -
MASSACHUSETTS ARRIVES
Railway Battery Has Been Or
dered to Proceed from
Camp Eustis, Va.

Ordnance experts and other off
cials composing a board Of officers
from Washington and Fortress Mon
roe are expected 20 arrive here shortly
20 study the effect and 20 direct the
operations OF railway Aatteries and
coast defense rifiea on Tho u. s. i.
Massachusetts,, an old haftleahlp that
was once the pride OF tho navy. Fort
Barrancas has been notified OF the
orders sending the board Of officers
here and the board is expected 10 re-
port local headquarters this week.
The date of the target rgaciice on
the Massachusetts is already overdue,
IL was stated yesterday at Barrancaa.
but the arrival ~ the old warrior was
delayed and only reached here yes
terday morning. With the arrival of
the board OF officers complete de-
tails and plans for the fire will be
mapped out and the ship viii be fin-
ally alsmantled of ali usahle equip
ment preparatory 60 being sunk By
shell fire.
Formal orders for the target prac.
slce have not been received at Fort
Barrancas but viii hs received here
with the arrival of tho board OF ex-
perta. Preliminary Instructions were
received at the local post several
weeks ago IA which Col Brady. COM
handing Fort Barrancaa. was notified
that upon the arrival Of the ship FUR
Their orders would be issued by the
department Tor the practiea.
The hattieship win be dismantled
of all steering and other gear that
was left on her 20 make tie trip 20
Pens cola and win then be anchored
out IN ahoal water for fire from the
rifles 81 Forts McRae and Pickens
II is understood that after the short
range batteries have completed their
lconainued or paua Thrae.l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
SNOW and ICE
STRIPORCHARDS
Storm Leaves Damage Estimat-
ed at Million in Wake
Through Shenandoah. ..
TELEGRAPH WIRES DOWN
Sleet, Snow and Ice Described as
Worst in Memory of Old
est Citizens.

Roanoke. Va. Nov gS-RetvNeen
s7O0o1o and 100000 damage was
wrought 10 orchards In i've counties IN
the Shenandoah Valley Of Virginia by
the snow and sleet storm there this
week. according 90 ". q. MCGOWAN
and r. A. Buchanan. or the agricultural
department Of the Virginia polyteehnIc
Institute. who came here today from a
trip through the valley.
According 90 Mr.. McGowRn. the eoun-
ties Of Augusta, Rockingham, shena-
dOah, Roekbridge and page were the
scenes Of severe damage both 10 or
ehards and telephone and telegraph
lines. Orchards 20 years old, with
trees Is inches In diameter. were strip
ped from "tOp 20 bottom" BY fee. he
said. Mr.. McGowan added that light
and power systems In all the counties
mentioned have suspended operations,
and that the section viii be isolated
for several days.
Reports reaching here tonight from
Staunt0n and Harrisonburg indicate
that the damage stricken area in this
valley reaches from Lexington, north
10 Woodstock. south. and 20 Alton.
east and as far west as Clifton Forge.
Harrlsonburg reports that the sleei
snow and Ice was the "worst In the
memory OF the oldest citizens" In an
orchard Of 1000 trees near there. own
ed b. T. y. Thompson. 2,500 trees are
reported destroyed, and other large
orchards IN the same section suffered
with equal severity.
Horlicuiturists In Staunton are quot
ed as saying that the destructive freeze
IA Augusta county orchards was the
worst In the history Of the industry,
and that losses running into thousands
of dollars have been sustained Tele-
graph and telephone wires are down
in every direction out Of Staunt0n and
az 9 o'clock tonight the Western Tn
ION company had one wire connected
with the outside world The Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad and the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone com
pany are reported as the heaviest 8uf-
ferers among the public utilities in the
upper valley.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
[ntraState Rail Rates.
Under Federal Rule.
Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion Hands Down First De
eision I'm N. Y. Case.
MANY STATES AFFECTED
state Boards Must submit TO
Rates of Interstate Bust
ness FIXED BY Body.

washington. Nov iHtu It's hfti
ietlslon en- he rlght of TIE federal
government under ihe transportation
80 % require railroad rates within q
.laie f0 correspond a. the higher levels
Z interstate tariffs. the Interstate COM
glerea commission today ordered the
faiiroads n New York - establish
passenger and haggaee rates On intra-
state traffic cunforinlng q ads tancod
interstate schedules similar procred-
luGa are pending affcctlnF more than
hilf the states in the Union
nN is order 90 last Aunist flle cum-
= fsslaa authorized ln thr Ness York
sion ~ Increase ~ w percent in
ferlaht ralrs. 80 percent IA passenger
trA. r&eese haxgaHe charges and
les 0g min sri cream aud also a
,harRe 50 FL prrrent on Pullman ac-
p musallans Tge NeN York public
iee commission granted tie frcight
a nre except mllk hul deuie't ihe
lfr increases Within TIE state AMI
carriers appealed O. tle Interstate
uueFta commission
IHg feflefai nnut hHld thai there was
= .anafal Unilaatlun fcsiimE apan "a tn
,e rrIse control over iuirasl3ie com
rre 81 ftr e % affects interstate
Iueree.
lhe decisive factor the u!iag said.
whether the rates uuder eonsldrra-
an lniuFlousH tnect Interstate com
heree.
lnnurnss directed that rates be al
tNmI NAleh would titi6 an a9grcwala
tmrn Sc f-nm nvn and une-halt % six
peettni 80 tbe value ~ TIE railroad
fdperiles enc commission stated.
4.hiins
rhcft en d. no donDt ~ The pow .
~ &c eunaffs. Ga devise and prUNid1
far clrrg mN into effect plan for a.
rufina tbe naliun'N Interstate railroad
\ RH return upon ihe value of Their
property aad ihr full control - cnn-
lra.a ln Tits matter y not ~ D. de-
nlod - ghe aruuud that the cartier.
rfsrcaaff eaFnInKs are q euIninglinE 90
.nttastate revenue and Interstate reNe-
ruo
dlssfntine opinion wae handed down
Isl COMMISSIONS Eastman. WHO con-
tended thal thr decision of The major +.
uy Was hetond thr lawful power ~
in commission
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
COLBY LEAVES
EARLY IN WEEK

Warrington Nov. o. secretary Col
fv ~ lhe state department viii sail
f0r south america 0n the h8tileHhip
rinridA about thc middle u neN week
ana viii BE- away a month of more.
Ha probably Will sail from Hampton
noads and the nrsi stop viii Be al hio
a. Ianalru. where on behalf Of Presi-
dent Wilson hc will officially return
ne Walt % thls country of President
liassoa.
From tha Brazilian port. he viii So
ta Mnntevldea for an official visit "
tr,Mnay. and "a a. conclusion he VIII
pFoeeed q nucnns Aires Tor en unof-
nrlal vlsll % Argcntina 70 othcr
rounirlss viii be visited AMI Whcthef
he VIII 80 % any inland cities IN thosc
countries will depend upon the ar
ransements made for his reception b>
the governments OF the south Ameri-
can republics.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
OIL PRODUCTION
GOOD TO LAST.
GENERATIONS.
Petroleum Resources of World
Nowhere Near Exhausted.
Authorities Claim.
NAVY ACTION Is ASsAILED
American Institute Speakers OPP
pose Proposition Of Gov
ernment Regulation.
(By Assoelsted Press.l

Washington. Nov. ls.-An oil pro-
ductlon sufficient Go supply the world
for several generations at least was
forecast today az tho annual meeting
here Of the American Petroleum in
stltuto.
Henry T. Doherty. of New York
Thomas A. O'DonnelL OF Los Angeles.
president OF the institute and r. ID.
Benson. president OF the Tidswater on
company declared that the petroleum
resources OF the world were nowhere
near exhaustion. Mr. Ononnell. how
evpr. attacked the navy department
for It's seizure Of oil stocks on the
Pacific coast. Producers there he
said. feel that the navy department
has not been fair and added.
We believe this 20 be due TO the
extreme prejudies OF the head of the
department"
Mr.. o'Donnell and Mr. Doherty both
declared that government regulation
OF the petroleum industry was likely
to geopardixa tho worlds future oil
supply by discomraging development
OF new fields
Mr.. O'Donnell urged that all gov
ernments adhere 60 the open door
policy. allowing fEeo opportunity
FOR everybody from everywhere" %
parti ,ipats In the necessary of de-
velopm8nG
Addressing tha institute tonight
Admiral Ranacn. chaiaman OF thu
shipping beard declared that Amer
ican shipping was facing 'the most
unrelenttnw and Rtifling competition
from foreign countries bat had q
great advantage IN its oil burning
fleet Seventy five per cent OF Amer
lean ships now burn oil for fuel. he
said. while only rs per cent OF for
eign ships are OIL burners
Establishment az foreiga bunker
stations. Admiral Benson said, has
enabled the shipping board to meet
three -fourths Of its foreiga oil re-
quirements az a saving Of millions 81
dollars q year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
BRINDELL Held
ON new CHARGE
New York Grand Jury Adds An
other Count Go Labor
Leaders Indictment.

NeW York N0N. tH.-Mhile The Joint
legislative committee investigating the
huildinE trust was hearing further tss-
timOny today regarding alleed graft
payments 20 Robert p. Brindell presl-
Dent ~ the huilding trades council. the
Erand jury strengthened lts indictment
40 yesterday and added another
charEing the labor leader with extor-
ton
After pleading not guilty 90 the
amended indictment alleging attempted
eNtortion of $1,000 and the new cha-go.
hrindei was granted his liberty on
sio0o BAH, furnished yesterday
The new indictment charged ari1ieli
with extortion On that ne received 500
from Louis Cohen, a house -wrecker
on July g. In connection with a de-
m0liilOn job.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
HARDING WILL BE
GUEST OF NORFOLK

Norfolk. Va. Nov. fS~-treRldent-
elect Harding has accepted the invita-
ton Of the city of Norfolk 20 be the
guest Of the city ON December 4. when
he reaches here on his way 90 Bed
ford. Va. where he q 60 deliver an
address at the Eiks National Home.
City Manager Charles 4. Ashburncr
received a telegram from the secre-
tmry 90 the president at Beau
mont. Texas acknowledging and ace
ceFsin the cify manaEvrs invitation
CITY officials AZ Norfolk portn-
mouth and Newport News three
Hampton Roads cities are arranging
for e fitting reception 81 The presi-
dent elect on his arrival a. Norfolk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
FORMER SENATOR
GIVEN PARDON

Tallahasse. Nov. - SPECIAL l~~Ihp
state hoarf ef pardous today announc q
"a that former senator James Z. Crane,
convicted IN Hllishoro county ~ Erand
emhezElnment and sentenced % nVe
Years IN ihe state prison. Noytmher.
ipts. haa been granted a conditional
rardon and immediate release from
prison : G Black former tax collcc-
tor q Liberty county. was granted a
pardon today also. Mr.. Black was con-
victed q Frand embeEElement April
g6 1879. and sentenced % four years In
the state prison Al nalf0rd
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
PASSENGER PLANE
REPORTED LOST

Havana. Nov. iS--An atrplsne car
ryinE its captain. six passengers. pilot
and mechanic. which lefr Key West az
Z 90 this afternoon Tor Havana. orii-
nnriiy q % minute trip. has failed 10
arrive and fears are entertained for
It's safety.
A government submarine chaser has
left Key West In search - the miss
ing afrplane.
According 70 messages received BY
the comuany. which operates the
missing hydroairplane. the captain of
the ferryboat Parrot reported passing
tho craft twenty miles south of sand
Key az five o'clock this afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
SOUTHERN DOCTORS
END CONVENTION
fRx Asaoelsssa prasa.l

Louisville. NOV. tt.-Ur. Z. J. Cook
o. Jackson. Tenn. was elected presl-
dent succeeding Dr. r. II Harry. Dallas
Texas. and Hot Springs. Ark. was
chosen IS the next annual conference
city Il the final session here friday 81
the conference OF the Southern Medical
association. other officers elected in
ciBded Dr. f. Bates Biock. Atlanta, flrst
vice president: Or. Geo. Hendon, Louis
vile. second vice president. and l1r
ssarle Harris. Birmingham. Ala. re-
elected secretary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
FAKE DETECTIVES
ARE SENT TO JAIL

Roanoke. Va. Nov &c. E. Roberts
and J. 8 plner. white men. who police
declare are special officers for The
Russell Detective Agency" were each
anrd ti10 and sentenced % - davs IN
laM tn police court here today on
charges 0f efferilng hribes fr0m persons
ln 4 locai hotel following q raid. Accord
lng q the police Roberts and plner FOR
several months have been operating In
fake ra1daa on underworld resorts.
automobile specders and liquor law
,ialaiars. obtaining considerable snms
In hush money" anu bribes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
TURKEYS SELL AT
WARTIME PRICES

Roanoke, Va. Nov. is.--With Thanks
giving day but o week on, housewives
here have been Informed That turkeys
VIII sell as high II not higher this year
than lest. Wholesalers are asklaG 81
cents pound on foot and - cents
dressed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-19
America Declines TO
Follow British Lead
Washington Asserts Lloyd
Georges Action VIII Have No.
Effect on America.
TRADING Is OPPOSED
Restrictions Have Been Lifted
But Government Discour.
ages Such Commerce.


Washington. Nov ts.--fhe collapse
OF the wrangel anti bolsheyiki move-
ment in southern Russia Is viewed By
government officials here as having
prompted the declaration hy Lloyd
George In uarllament today that tha
British cabinet had decided 20 resume
negotiations for resumption of trade
relations with Russia. AZ the Nafne
time. IL was said Great Britain Is more
interested in securing exemption from
bolsheylki propaganda IN Asia Minor.
Persia aud India. than fn stablishinR
actual commercial dealings with Rus
sla
The United States VIII not follow
the lead of Great Britain or France.
IL was said. IL those countries actual
ly do recognize the present Russian
government even II only "a the eN
tent of permitting trading. state de
partment officials said no change in
the attitude OF the United states to-
ward Russia would result from tha
British action. The American aovern
ment. it was explained believes that
bolshayism is menace e. the< atahl
ity az tho world and that the Russian
people themselves are helng held in
subsection against their viii by the
boiahevllsi. The propossd action of tho
British cabinet viii euusiaute form
of recognition, q said. calculated go
facilitate trade to greater extent that
would be possible without such De
facgo recognition. Last Iuiy thu
American government Withdrew Hro~
hiblflnn against trading with Russia
but ~ the same time notified the
world that the United statos cnni9
not assist any commerce with Russia
and has consistently discouraged AL
attempt of American firms to estah-
lish such commerce
Washington, Nov u The Ansrs-
can reply GO the latest British noe
relating ID the Brithlh French aEree-
ment On the MeAophamian oil rcriuu
viii ~ forward probably Within IS
hours Il was learngd today. II - now
receiving fsnishinA touches in the
state department and j. In reply to
the explanation OF the British govern
ment of the terms ef the agreement
which was called forth by protest aH
the part ~ the United states when
the British French agreement became
known. The United states objects -
the monopolization II any products
OF mandate territory hy the govern
ment or governments holding the
mandatory. unofflciaily u has been
reported that the British FRENCH
agreement On Mesopotamlan oil does
not prohibit other natioas from par
ticipating in the development OF the
industry in Mesopotamla The text
OF the correspondence has not been
made public.