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The New York herald., 1921-02-25

The note not only challenges the right
OF the allied Powers but questions the
accuracy OF the text Of the mandate
which accords these islands 10 Japan.
The note reads:
FEB. 21. 1921
TO the President and Members OF the
Council of the League of Nations.
Gentlemen: The Government of the
United States has received information
that the Council OF the League of Ma
tions at its meeting. which ls TO be held
in Paris on this date. proposes to con-
slider at length the subject of mandates,
including their terms. provisions and
ALLEGATION. and accordingly takes this
opportunity 10 deliver to the Council OF
the League of Nations copy of its note
addressed under date of November 20
1920, to His Excellency Lord Curzon of
kedleston. the British Secretary Of State
for Foreign Affairs. in which the views
of the United States are quite fully set
forth regarding the nature of the re-
sponsibilities of mandatory powers.
THE attention of the council OF the
League of Nations Is particularly in
vited to the request therein made on
behalf of this Government that the draft
mandate forms intended TO be submit
ted to the League of Nations be com
municated to this Government for it's
council of the league. in order that the
council might thus have before it an
expression of the opinion of the Gov
ernment of the United States on the
form Of such mandates and a clear indi-
cation OF the basis upon which the ap-
proval of this Government. which is es
sential to the validity OF any determines
tions which may be reached, nigh. l.,
anticipated and received. II was further
Sfa f.l tn, Il
lishmcnt OF the mandate principle new
principle in interna t;onal relations. ard
one in which the public opinion of the
world is taking special interest. would
seem to require the frankest discussion
from all partnent points of view, and
the opinion was expressed that suitable
publicity should be given to the drafts
Of mandates which it is the intention to
submit to the council III order that the
fullest opportunity might be afforded TO
consider their terms in relation to the
obligations assumed by the mandatory
powers and the respective interests of all
Governments who deem themselves con-
cerned or affected.
"A copy or tiis note Vas transmitted
to the Governments of France and Italy,
requesting an Interpretation by each Gov
ornment OF the provisions of the agree
ment between Great Britain, italy and
Franco signed at SeVres on August TO-
1920. relating TO the creation Of spheres
of special interest in Anatolia in the
light of this Governments note to the
British Government OF November 90.
1920 A reply has thus far been received
only from the French Government, in
which attention is directed 10 Article Y.
OF the so-ca.led Sevres treaty, which pro-
vides in favor OF internationals OF third
powers for all economic purposes, free
access TO the so-csl.ed zones of special
interest
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
The Streets
were "Sheeted-in"

Winters bed-making was be-
lated but thorough. Stcvenson's
description fitted all New York
in the first big storm of the year.
Motors were stalled - traffic
paraiyzed. But through the
snowy "sheets" the sturdy well
shod and blanketed Knickcr-
booker horses pushed their way.
And Knickerbocker driver S
made a new record for deliver
ing Knickerbocker Ice on time.
Knickerbocker horses Ire IN snou-uhits
stalls and are gtren The best care
possible for their faithful service.
Knickerbocker drirers are praised IN
dundreds Of letters receiccd by the COM
pany for their fdithfW. courteous scrrice.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
state of War May Continue.

Unless the d.sputants agree to-mor-
row 70 accept the appointment Of this
commission. to whose decision they will
agree 20 adhere. the state Of war with
Turkey will so on for the weeks or
the months necessary for this invcsti-
CATION. The official proclamation OF the
end Of the war by England. for instance.
with all the legislation depending on It.
will await the ratification OF the treaty
o. Sevres with Turkey. the last nation
with which England is still belligerent.
Also IL either OF the disputants re-
rises TO accept the Allies decision II
is the consensus here that the conference
will have ample ground 20 rule against
tho -ecalcitrant and 70 place its favor
with the one that accepts the decision. ;"
Such a move undoubtedly would be dis
astrous for the recalcitrant party.
With the aid Of the French the
Turkish delegates have succeeded in
proving 10 the conference the truth OF
the Turkish estimate Of the Near East
ern military situation. The Turks. how
ever. have utterly failed 70 convince the
allied conferees Of the correctness OF
the Turkish statistics on population
Therefore. IL the appointment of the
inquiry commission Is not agreeable 10
either the Turks or the Greeks. the con-
ference may decide in favor Of the Turks
on military grounds or in favor OF the
Greeks on the grounds OF population and
property interests
The Greeks made strong appeal to-
day &c avoid delay in settling the dis
pute. They argue that they had been
loyal 10 the Allies all through the war
and since the armistice and, therefore.
consideration due to such an ally should
be accorded 20 them. They warned the
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
AMERICA PROTESTS
AGAINST JAPANESE
POSSESSION OF YAP
Objected Before. Never As
sented, Wants Question
ReOpened. Says Colby.
NOTE SENT TO LEAGUE
Cites Former COmmunica-
tiOn to British When
Matter Came Up.
NOTE SENT TO LEAGUE
STATEMENTS INACCURATE
Asserts Right Of United States
Equally With Allies to Voice
in Matter.
sp.eial pespa.eh 70 TIE New rosk AnsAlD.

Sp-cldl DeSpotch 70 TIE NEW fokk HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. C., Feb. "a.
The United States has definitely
challenged the allied Powers in their
attribution of tho former German ISL
ands in the Pacific Ocean north of the
equator to japan. This was disclosed
to-day by publication of the text Of
Secretary Colby's note addressed to
the President of the League Of Nations
Council now meeting at Paris. =
While the note deals with the sub
ject of mandates generally, it is more
specifically concerned with the dis
tribution of the islands OF the Pacific.
including the Island of Zap.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
MORE DELAY PROBABLE
State of War With Turkey
May Halt Peace Procla-
nation for Months.
SEE TREATY BREAKDOWN
British and French Premiers
Want to Clear Decks for
Meeting With Germans.

Special cable to TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
CopDri0ht, 1921, bV THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald bureau,
London, Feb. "a.
the appointment of another commits
sioE. whose duty it will be to investigate
conditions obtaining in Asia Minor. and
delay In settling the Near Eastern i'm
brogio are the only prospects at the
end Of the fourth day Of the allied
conference here. To-day saw the Greek
assertion. which has been persistently
advanced during the whole of the con-
ference. that they were able to force
peace in Asia Minor, riddled.
1t now appears almost certain that
the Sevres treaty, which is not yet rati-
fed by the Powers, is to be redrafted in
favor Of the Turks against the protests
of the Greeks.
Briefly summarized the Turkish
claims are; In Europe, the frontiers Of
1913; in Asia Minor. frontier on the
through agreement by the interested
parties separating the territories inhab-
tied by an Arab majority on the east.
the frontier to be the line between Tur-
key and Persia as before the war. and
the frontier between Turkey ard Ar
mena the one fixed by the latest treaty
at Erivan.
Greek evacuation Of the smyrna ter
ritory. which should return under the
N Of
key; freedom of navigation Of the
Straits. without compromising the Sc
curity of Constantinople. and respecting
the full sovereignty Of Turkey as we'll
S the demlitarization of the Straits
an International commission for the
Straits, on which Turkey would be rep
resented.
Turkey counts on the withdra wal OF
the foreign troops in Constsntinople and
also from her territory after the ratii-
cation Of the treaty. The financial and
economic proposals include provision for
the complete financial aud economic in
dependence of Turkey and the valua-
tion of damage for mutual repara ton.
Allied Com ission to Decide.
After the Greeks and the Turks had
submitted figures in support Of their
ltrpttLlNt NldIllS vi pItlOHdtl dlh1t VI
population in the disputed territories,
the conference adjourned this afternoon.
Both the Greeks and the Turks will be
accorded another opportunity TO present
their views tomorrow. and then. It
was stated officially, the Premiers will
give their final decision
Tonight II seems certain that the
only final decision" possible will be
to offer to the disputants an investiga-
tion BY an allied commission. which
will check up tho Creek and the Turkish
claims in Thrace and Smyrna with the
understanding that the decision by this
commission will be binding. Tire ap-
pointment Of the commission presup-
poses an armistice on the three fronts
in the Near East. The French count
on such an armistice TO enable them
- get out Of Cilicia as respectfully es
tie Italians got out Of Adalia. 1t was
also suggested that the allied decision
viii include instructions to the Greeks
10 get back within the lines prescribed
by the treaty Of Sevres
The New York herald., 1921-02-25

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CopDri0ht. 1921 BIZ THE New 1oRK HERALD.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25

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The New York herald., 1921-02-25

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The New York herald., 1921-02-25
Text of u. 8. Note.

The note not only challenges the right
OF the allied Powers but questions the
accuracy Of the text Of the mandate
which accords these islands TO Japan
The note reads:
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 2S9. AnnrOycd Mnrrh SI. 1922


 An Act continuing the existence Of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, prescribing it's powers and duties. prescribing the law governing the right to practice dentistry and dental hygiene in this State, and re- pealing all prior existing laws in the etate governing the practice of den- tistry.
 Provides that the Board of Dental Examiners shall continue in existence Grants to said board the power to issue subpoenas to compel persons to appear before it for examinatioA, etc. Defines what shall be considered a reputab ble dental college. Provides the time place and manner of holding meetings of the board. Prohibits the practice of den- tistry without first obtaining a license from the board created by the Act. Defines what shall be deemed practice Ing dentistry. Provides for the exam lnation of persons desiring to practice dentistry and fees for license there for. Provides for the filing of licenses with the County Clerk of the county in which the dentist is located. Pro- hibits the County ClerA from filing such license after ninety days from the date of its issuance. Provides for the annual registration of said license with the board on the first day of NO- Tember of each year and provides that the failure to register said license auto matically revoked the same. and pro- vides full and complete laws reguat- ing the practice of dentistry within the State of Arkansas.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 2G2. AnprnyeG Ngrpb 10. 1921


 An Act to provide for the holdover members of the committees in the Sem ate and House of the Forty-third Gen. eral Assembly.
 Provides that the hoId-over mem- bers of the committees of the Senate and House to complete the business not finished at the time of adjourn. ment shall consist of the President of the senate, Secretary of the Senate, Assistant Secretary, Journal Cl"rlI. As siStant Journal Clerk. Enrolling Clerk and Assistant Enrolling Flercs. Chair man and two members of each Of the committees on journal and engfossed rolling comnitte and eh&tosslhs clerk, a calendar clerk, one janitor and two assistants to be appointed by the Pro sideMt Of the Senate, TWO pages to be appointed by the Iresidart of the Senate, the postmstr ss, reading clerk, and three stcno6raphers to be ap- pointed by the President of the Senate. of the House shall be the Speaker. chief clerk, assistant clerk, journal clerk. assistant journal clerk, enrolling clerk and two assistant enrolling clerks to be appointed by the Spea l1er one warrant clerk, expressing clerk, calendar clerk, postmlstress, chairman and three members of the committees on Journal, enrolled bills, tw janitors to be appointed by the Speaker, and three stenographers to be appointed by the Speaker.
 Directs such officers and employees to remain on duty until the work is finish ed. Provides that they shall re- thew and the Auditor of State is di- rected to pay their warrants, Pro- videS that no compensation shall be al- lowed after April 20, 1921.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 324.

An Act to make it an olfenSe to set up or operate a distillery in the State of Arkansas, and providing penalty tn erefor.
 Prohibits the making or fermentina of any mash, wort or wash fit for the distillation or for the manufacture or sale of distilled spirits or other alco- hoHc liquors.
 Prohibits any person from keeping in his possession any still, still worm. without registering the same with the proper United States officer, and pro- hibits the setting up to be used as a still any still, worm or substitute therefor, such as kettle, washpot metal tank or other vessel or any kind for the purpose of using same, oI which, after being set up. may be used for the production of distilled spirits.
 Provides that any device or process which separates alcohol from any fermented substance shall be regarded as dstillcry. Prohibits the manufaa- ture of any still worm or still withoue first having qualified under the laws of the United States. Provides that any person who shall convert any ket~ tie Washpot, metal can, etc. or who converts any metal pipe of any kind into a still worm or condenser shall be held to be a manufacturer of stills. Provid that violation of this Act shall he deemed q felony and be pun- ished Ly Imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. S23. AnurnyeI Mnrpb &S. 1921.


 An Act to amend Act 45S of 1917 ans repeal Act No. 574 of 1919. both relate ing to the State Depository Board foy, State Funds. | of said Act No 458 so as to provids that at meeting to be held every year. itory Board shall address letter tc every State Bank or National Bank and Trust Nompa ny in the Statn. informin 9i such bank or trust company that thH following, receive and consider applic1. tions for the privilege of being desig- mated State Depository:
 Amends Section 3 Of said Act so as t4 provide that bonds of the Cnited States Government may be accepted iA lieu of the surety bond provided for in
 Amends Section of said Act so as to provide that the interest accruing from all funds, except the Permanent School Fund, shall be by the Treasurer placed to the credit of the General Revenue Fund.
 Provides that moneys of the State shall he distributed among the banks and trust companies qualifying under the provisions of this Act as nearly as possible according to the proportion of their respective paid up capital stock, and certified surplus. Provides that the security given by any depository shall hold good until the funds have been drawn out by the. State or until new security is given in it's stead:
 Provides that if any depository shall fail to pay the State Treasurer any part of said deposit or any interest on same when called for by the State Treasurer, the Treasurer may cancel the contract and withdraw the entire deposit, and provides for penalty Of s160.00 per day for failing to return such deposit with interest upon de- mand by the Treasurer. Provides that any Sheriff and Collector may pay funds into the State Treasury by de- posting same with the depository bank and taking 8 receipt in the form pre-
 Provides that any officer of any bank who shall receive money for such deposits in excess of the amount said bank or trust company is authorized to hold shall be deemed guilty of felony and be punished by imprison- ment in the State penitontiary.
 Specifically repeals Act No. 574 Of the Acts of 1919, and repeals all laws parts of laws in conflict herewith.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 257. ArrrAuAL Hnrnk c 100

An Act to provide for the joint guard ianship of minor children by husband and wife
 Provides that in all cases not other wise provided for by law, that the father and mother while living to- gether shall be the joint natural guardian of their unmarried children. with equal power, rights and duties, and shall have the care of their person, educatio and estate. Provides that in case of separation of husband and wife there shall be an adjudication by the court of the power, rights and du- ties with respect to the property, care and custody of said minor children, and that in such cases there shall be no preference between husband and wife, but the welfare of the child must be considered in determining who shall have custody of such children. Provides that the support of tve minor children is chargeable. jointly and severally, upon the property of the husband and wife and that either may be sued, jointly or severally.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25

vide for the distribution of Arkansas RVprelne Court reports. Acts of the Leg :. DiEsets sh. Secretary of State to sell sas at $6.oo per volume, and sell the nsr sc the and o ss tSe Gens Acts Ke of the Legislature at cost to the State. Provides that all the Acts of the Legis- }eture prior to 1917 shall be sold for
 Directs the Secretary of State to re- serve from sale a sufficient number of the copies of the Acts of the Legisla- tse or the o1e each as they are published to all jus tices of the peace. county and probate Judges, county clerks, circuit clerks. urers. assessors, prosecuting attorneys. circuit judges, chancery judges. su-- prsme court reporter. supreme court torney general; provides that the at torney general shall be supplied with two copies, and each of the State de, partments when requested by the head of the department and members of the General Assembly.
 Authorizes and directs the Secretary states and countries of the digest of the Statutes, acts of the Legislature, and Supreme Court reports. Directs the Secretary of State. to furnish such digests, acts and reports to the Federal Judges of the State. Provides that said officers upon receipt of said books shall keep in good order and turn them over to their successors in office. and provides that for failing to properly account for such books shall subject them to fine of not less than ten nor more than twenty-five dollars Pro- vides that in case of lost books said officers may obtain duplicate copies by filing with the Secretary of State a statement under oath, containing the D6 lost or misplaced and not due to any fault or negligence of said officer.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ending June 90, 1923, the sum of

ending June 90, 1928, the sum of $15,o00>00.
 Appropriates for the maintenance of the Feed Inspection Bureau for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923, the sum of $60,060.00.
 Appropriates for the maintenance of the Fertilizer Inspection Bureau for tks sum of S3s, s,7oo00.
 Appropriates for the maintenance of the Warehouse and Marketing Bureau for the fiscal var ending June 30, 1923. the sum of SPA, 10000.
 Appropriates for the maintenance of the Bureau of Crop Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923, the sum of 12,500. %.
 The aggregate appropriation for said department for the biennial period be- ing S297. .S00.00.
 Provides that the unexpended balance for the first fiscal year may be trans ferred and become part of the seo- ond fiscal year.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 319.
 DprOyed March 21. 1921.

An Aot to release claims of the State of Arkansas to one hundred acres of land of the Arkansas Tuberculosis San atorium at Bonneville for the purpose of erecting a United States Public Health Service Hospital for Tubercular and Disabled ex-Service Men.
 Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium to deed to the United States of America for the construction of necessary build Service Hospital, to one hundred acres of land owned by the State, the prop erty of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sam atoTium at boonevilie, Ark; Provides doned by the United States Govern ment that the title to said land shall revert to the State of Arkansas
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 150. Approved February Fl, 1921.

An Act to prevent the adulteration and misbranding of vinegar.
 Provides that the following vinegars shall be deemed adulterated: Where any substance has been mixed with it so as to reduce or lower its quality or strength; where any substance has been substituted wholly or in part for vinegar; if any constituent of vinegar has been abstracted therefrom; if it be mixed, colored. powdered, coated or stained in any manner whereby dam age or inferiority is concealed; if it contain poisonous or deleterious in Eredients. Provides that vinegar shall Be deemed misbranded when it is of kered for sale under a distinctive name of another article, if it is labeled or ynisbranded so as to mislead or deceive the purchaser. Provides that the con- tents of any package must be con- spicuously marked the outside tAereof. If the package contains any design or device regarding the ingre- dients which design or device shall be false or misleading in any manner, same shall be deemed misbranded. Pro- hibits any person, firm or corporation from selling or offering for sa le any adulterated or misbranded vinegar. Violation of tNfs Act punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dol lars,
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 2O3. Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act to establish Municipal Courts In certain cities of the first class.
 Provides that cities having a popu- laton exceeding 25,ooo and under United States census to be subject to the provisions of this Act. Provides that such cities shall have a municipal court and said court shall be a co Tt of record having seal. Sail court shall exercise all the powers heretofore ex- and the police court in said city is hereby abolished
 Provides for the transfer of the rec ords of the police court to the munic- judge whose term of office shall be for four years; Provides that in the ab. sence or illness or alifica tion of municipal judge justice of the peace of the township shall preside. Provides that said judge shall be city. Provides for fees and costs in like manner as that in cases before justice of the peace. Provides for appeal to the circuit court.
 Provides that said court shall have jurisdiction, ~ ~o-extensive with the all justices of the peace and of the circuit court over violations of city
 Provides that the municipal court shall have power to, issue all neces- sary process. Provides that the city court. Provides that the chief of po- lice of the city shall collect all fines, penalties. forfeitures, fees and costs assessed by said court. Provides that the city clerk shall keep account of all fines, penalties. forfeitures, fees, etc. Provides for the county's payment of it's proportionate part of the ex- penses of said court.
The Little River news., 1921-06-25
ACT NO. 1HS. knr,rONnd March jNSl

An Act to provide for the removal of clouds on real estate by reason of for feited oil or SaS lease.
 Provides for penalty for failure of lessee to satisfy records when notified 50 to do by the lessor. Provides that it shall be the duty of every person holding an oil, gas or other. mineral lease upon any real estate in this State upon the forfeiting of the rights there- under by failure to pay rentals and upon any of the conditions embraced in said lease upon notice by the lessor to execute a release to the grantor or otherwise remove any cloud or encum- brance upon the title to said land by reason of said forfeited lease. Pro- vides that upon the failure to so sat- the grantor the lessee shall be liable to the lessor in damages in whatever sum the owner of said land may sns- tain by reason of said cloud or encum- orance.