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IN. a. Brown:

4. a. Brown:
sYep will take notice that T. +.
Conway the purchaser Of the
Believing real estate IS acres OF
ftplsteTp coal and oil and gas
tsStsd In Warrington district,
ifien county, West Virginia
ieh was sold by the Sheriff OF
Mon county at the sale for de.
1nent taxes made on the sth
~ az December, 1918 and deed
I'D beer required as provided by
~. which deed will be made 10
he said r. +. Conway on or after
\ NE is day OF October, 1921, unless
yeu against that day redeem the
sala real estate from the said sale,
The amount necessary to redeem
a ss follows:
Amount paid sheriff at said
BALE ..........,........s13.94
amount taxes paid on the
property since said sale. $40
kkmeunt paid surveyor for sur
evy and report ........ 6.7b
.g,pohnt paid for notice and
seryice thereof ...,.1..,.. 11,2S
|, Iaserest ...............:g. s,17
Tntal ,,,.. ........ ,........S3s. 81
Given under my hand this 18th
asyoE August, 1891,
4 LEE n. sATTERF1ELD,
CLERK Of the County Court Of
80 40" u
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FOR SALE

=
FOR SALE+Store for sale. Ad.
dress Boz. 56s.A. West virginian
office. S.13.6t.5S9A
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WANTED by young woman with
small baby, permanent home,
preferably in the country. Cali
725 between the hours Of 10 a. m.
and S p. m. s.17.9t5s2A
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FOR RENT or 8 unturnished
rooms. minutes walk from car
stop. Address box 5S6A, The West
Virginian. 8 Is st-6s6A
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MANAGER WANTED to take
charge Of branch office for large
Chicago corporation 10 be estah.
lished ID. Fairmont, W. Va. SIS
per week allowed as salary from
earnings and share OF profits which
should net better than $500 an.
nualsy. $500 cash Investment re-
CURED, fully secured. Give pre-.
vtous experience, aga and refer.
ences, in first letter to receive re-.
ply. Unless your reputation is
good and you have the cash to In,
vest, save your stamps. Address:
President, Suite 1912, sos s. Dear.
born St., Chicago, III. s.17.st6s1A
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AUToE AND ACCESSORIES

FOR s1IEgor trade Buick Iis6t
Sir. Good condition. Call at
Freeman's store corner Speedway
and Grafton road in the evening,
S-12.5t
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FOR RgNT-otiice rooms, second
floor, Main street. Address Boz
S7s or phone 1885.
s is st---5stA
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GOOD MILK COW, Frank Hartley.
Watson, W. Va; Phone 713I:R,SI.
S.15.tt577A
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the district and payable out o. the
teachers fund for current fiscal.
year.
Outstanding orders June
50, 1s21.....,t,.....,.s 500
All expenditures payable out Of
levy for teachers fund purposes for
current year.
Delinquent taxes. discount
and generations: ...y.S 5000
Tuition Of elementary pu.
pills transferred 70 other
districts .........t... 5000
Institute attendance. -. $4,000
Coupons OF credit, ..... 10000
Is teachers, 500 per
month, 7..,.....,. lo,SOO.0o
....... ''s -. $4,000
Total ,....,,.........,s l8,76s,oO
Total estimated disburse.
ments ................. S13, $500
otaL estimated receipts, none
Amount to be raised by
levy .,.,..".......,..$ 1S.756.00
And the board Of education doth
determine and estimate that II will
be necessary TO raise $2,Ss5.93 for
maintenance fund purposes and
S1S,76s.0o for teachers fund pur.
poses to conduct the schools In
said district for the term Of Z
months, and to pay the same will
reuire lazy Of ten cents (10c) for
maintenance fund purposes and
forty cents (4ocl for teachers fund
purposes on each one hundred dol.
lars valuation OF all property tax.
able in said Union district, based
upon the last assessment OF real
and personal property therein, as
follows:
Real estate. ..........s 7s4,75o.oo
Personal property. 44S,9S5.Oo
Public utility property. 1,157,1sLOO
Total ........... s2,ss5.s82oo
Hlsh School Purposes.
Teachers Fund Estimate.
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WANTED.

WANTED TO Rents to I room
house by family Of four, by Sep
TENDER /. Phone s5s.W.
s.15.st-5soA
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OFFICE ROOMS, second floor.
Main street. Address Box 37s
or phone 1876. s.15.st-5s1A
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FOR RENT-storage Tor ali Kinds
Of business on R. r. Siding and
With elevator service. tive do not
have the kind Of space you need
we will build same on reasonable
time leases. MARION ICE COM
PANY, Ray D. Harden. Mgr, 9TH
st. and Virginia Ave. 7.2e.2st,43sA
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4 Teachers Fund Estimate.
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS.
None.
ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS.
The debts and demands owed by
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spEcfAI NOTICE

the district and payable out q the
teachers fund for current fiscal.
year.
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FJRNrsHEp Rooms

FOR RENT-Furnishsd rooms al
Chicago ST. s Is st-s7sA
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0utstanding orders June
so, 1s2l.....,t,:....,.S 500
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE.

GARDENER. handy man, understands all
connected with gentlemans place: also
about horses; good references; elevator.
watchman and all-round man. Charles Nc
Carthy, S21 10th av
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR Position take care cars: pri-
vate, garage: city, country. McGowan, ISL
" fgd
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

FARMINCi-Industrious young man, all
around mechanic, wishes TO take up farm
ing as lIfe's work on reliable farm; some
knowledge of gardening: people interested In
Bible study preferred. Write e. e.. 1925
Broadway.
FARMER.-Young Dutchman, many years
experience sheep breeding South America.
seeks employment on farm: also experienced
administration work. Address A. H.. 30s
w. 23d st.
FARM hand, colored wife cook: two
small boys; man experienced dairyman,
cattle. horses, hogs: year round. Mahaley,
1874 w. 1881 st. 6522 Morningside.
FARNfER--Best references, training. expert
ence, first class places only; can secure
expert herdsman 40 Herald. Herald 50.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
FINANCIAL SALES
DIRECTOR.

FIREMAN. oiler. handy with tools. r. r..
1888 Sd av.
FOREMAN nnachinist and toolmaker, 80
years' experience. best reference, wishes re-
sponsible position. 700 Herald. $50 Broad
way.
GARDENER, chauffeur. married, American
no children. excellent vegetable gardener
lawns, no glass; charge small place; fur
nished cottage; wife will DO part time worl,
or board help; also excellent chauffeur
mechanic. owen, 244 E. 00th. Plaza s221
GARDENER, working superintendent Eng.
ilsh, married lifelong experience IN man.
aRement OF private estate. greenhouses
gardens, &c. successful In handling help: rs
years last position. II $40 Herald. Fulton ~
GARDENER. single long experience vegs.
table garden. Lawn, shrubs. flowers trees
poultry, take charge gcntleman's cnuut~v
place: m farm best references S. II 3cf
Weat 2nth
GARDENER, single. first class. neatly kept
Landscape gardener. Reed, Tfs linton av.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE.

COUPLE, colored, experienced cook. or but
Ter, or chauffeur. and maid: country; ref
renee Holden, 2l6 West 143d. Audubon
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

HOUSEWORKER for a family of two ladies.
one hour out of town; five minutes from
churches and village q Ossining. Apply at
COS Madison av.. sixth floor Monday, be-
tween IL A. NJ. and / p. NJ; bring refer
ences
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE. - Well experienced, competent
couple, first class cook and butler: private
family; highest recommenda tions. 1871 Sd
av. Tel. Rhinelander 2TS1.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
cHAUFFEuR- MECHANIC

CHAUFFEUR-MEO
wishes private position; II years shop and
xt.ze. -Aish grade cars; own repairs, no bills; ;
married, no children: go anywhere best
recommendations. ready to start. Will call
any time party desiring responsible man,
chauffeur desires responsible party. 5l@
Herald $50 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEURS-We supply expert chauffeurs
with guaranteed private references. Pro-
fessional Chauffeurs' Club OF America. 10
West Goth. Phone Columbus 1922.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

MAN. about 40 years, with 1920 Over
land touring car, would like engage
ment for tho summer; a permanent
position considered. Y 703 Herald.
Herald SO.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

man; wife good cook and houseworker
good reference; $3.50. Salo. 21l West l40th
-. Apt. II.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

GARDENER. head. and superintendent
wishes position sooner or later on larger
private estate In any State. except Connect
cut; for last 80 years hold fine record as
TO testimonials and character. would be
willing TO go West John Adams. care Schul-
mons. 800 Main st.. Stamford, Conn.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

-~~~~-~~-~-~-~~c-~~-~~~~~~~~
A bright woman about 35, good personality; (;
no experience necessary. Call between 10
and 4, 165 B'way, suite 723.
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Send for free booklet "A Straight Talk go
Prospective Newspaper Correspondents" Ma
tional Press Bureau. Buffalo, N. Y.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFlsUR, mechanic. white. age 30. de-
slrcs position as truck driver good refer
euces; IL years experience. make own re-
pairs. J. c., 14A w 6lth
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR. American. II years expert
ence; present employed. lady giving up
car; recommendations. Kearns, care Ruth
erford, 1856 w. SD
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

JAPANESE butler, valet first class, ten
Years experience, wishes place; best city
reference. NJ. H., lac w 65th St. Phone
Columbus 5115.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE. gardener. ali live stock; wife
laundress, middle age, Amercans cottage.
steady place: references. III. Turner, 90
c'lth Broadway, Dobbs Ferry.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE.


JAPANESE. experienced, wishes position as
cook or general houseworker with small
family; personal references. Higo. Murray
Hill 33gS
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

position in private family: good butler,
chambermaid and cook: references. Inquire
.oux. care Malfath. 100 West 99th
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, single 80. Irish; long driving
experience; best personal references; any
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

Iannino Staten IsIord, Westchester
County other of Ne York stGte this Summer
Vor Then FIRST the Country BoGrd ddueT
this section Please mention THE HERALD 9"
corresponding s1ith these advertisers.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
REPRESENTATIVES,.

SALESMAN or representative. technical col
lege graduate. age 2S, open for a two
months commission q permanent posi-
zion; will travel; only high class proposition
viii be considered. V 112 Herald. Herald SO.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE.

CHAUFFEUR: viii help about house ex-
celent references. Apply present EN-
ployer. A East 18th St, Monday and Tues
dAy
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

GIRLS-Two, country. for care of home !:
every convenience family OF two Apply
Mrs. F. G.. Pinlham, Bellport, L. I.
Phone 100 Bellport.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

SALESMAN. with automobile experience.
reliable, wants position with established
firm requiring salesman who can produce
results; bank references; bond IL required.
Horton, 191 Herald
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

GARDENER SUPERINTENDENT, compe-
tent TO take full charge of country estate
married, no children, age 95; thoroughly ex-
houses. flowers. vegetables; also all land
scape and live stock. j. Vihiral. care L. l..
Marston. Port Chester, n. Y.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, colored; private, commercial ;
three years experience. Mento, 363 Flush
ing aV., B' klyn
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
FARMER-G GARDENER

Life experience all branches agrtcul
ture and horticulture. care and feed
ing OF farm stock, dairy and poultry;
skilful management of labor; Scotch.
married, age ~; best personal refer
ences. Address M. Barron, Postal
Telegraph Co., 253 Broadway, n. Y.
ground floor.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

ClIAUFFEUR-M MECHANIC, Al driver :
years experience, desires position with pri-
vate family. l. - Herald Herald So
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR-Youn man wishes position
with private family going away for the
summer. expert mechanic; can furnish best
reference. Bushwick 1858. Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR and mechanic. thoroughly ex-
perienced on high type cars; best refer
ences. T. s.. 157 East 47th.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

JAPANESE, absolutely first class cook, also
first class butler, 20 years experience,
superior In both capabilities, wishes POSI-
tion either cook or butler or charge bach
elor's home or family. fancy cook. ecouom-
Icai, best city references. Toxic, care Noble
n Charles ST.. New York city.
JAPANESE wishes n position as useful but
Ter or general houseworker: years expe-
rience good references. X. $40 West
68th ~.
JAPANESE chauffeur, excellent mechanic
1f years experience, desires position viii
private family: has best references. r. Ka-
medn 2at Lexington av. Telephone Murray
Inn 33os.
JAPANESE. long experienced chef specially
FOR private family; best references. setro,
2s6 West goth ct.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

GARDENER, married. no family; capable
taking entire charge gentlemans estate
excellent references; thoroughly experienced.
Phone Barclay 97S3. Call write W.. care
Peth e. Duggan, 81 Barclay ST.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE (colored). first class cook and but
ler 10 years experience: personal refer
ence; entire charge nice, small family; ser
vice. Smith, 176 Dufneld ST., Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

GARDENER, houseman; gentleman highly
/ recommends thoroughly competent man;
honest, sober. reliable; wages moderate.
1A2 Herald. Herald So.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE, German. with five-year-old boy.
wish positions in country; all around use
full man: wife for housework. cook; refer
onces. p 1915 Herald. Bronx
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR. Japanese, reliable. mechanic :
careful driver; seven years experience on
high grade cars; best references; country
preferred; willing, useful. Hlsa $50 East
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

JAPANESE-Neat: long experienced cook
and butler-valet, wishes steady position
anywhere; has personal references. o. X.
$40 West 5Sth st.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, expert. mechanic. American.
20, IL years experience, wishes position
with private family; do own repairs; neat
and punctual. excellent references. 1lO
Heraid Herald So
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE, Finnish: wife good cook and house
worker; man useful; take care cows. 321
r. l25th st Lind
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR.-Ge leaving city on
extended trip desires to sec ire position for
his chauffeur; drive any car; capable me-
chanic. Cali Plaza $500. ext. 269, Mr.. Ed
wards
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR. mechanic, married, English
thoroughly competent: 10 years experience; ;
careful driver; all repairs; neat, Industrious.
reliable; anywhere; excellent references. w
s Herald. Herald So.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR single. 81. expert mechanic
and driver. IL years experience; capable
make all repairs; Pierce. Locomobile. Fiat.
Cadillac: best recommendations. Thomas,
217 w 10th St
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR-Through reverses after IL
years of my own garage and renting busi-
ness had 10 sell out; would like position, pri-
vate family; salary S35. n 900 Herald
Jeya1d
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR wishes position. private. 10
years. experienced expert on Pierce. Loco
mobile Packard Cadillac, &c. two years
last position; references. 153 Herald.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
AGENTS WANTED.

Female.
AGENTS. Excellent opportunity for bright
intelligent young woman TO represent well
known life insurance company. Address
Momnn'a Department. $50. City Hall Stallion
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE. French: cook willing to do all
round work; country; references. Guillco,
33i Sth av.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR. SO. married. wishes private
position; ten years experience; can drive
high class car: twin Packard last position;
honest, careful driver: city country; me-
chanic Henkel 800 w, ,5tst ST.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE-Butler cook; experienced: good
references: two-year-old girl. Write Box
T0j, 1464 Sd av.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, first class mechanic. driver;
1s years experience; best city personal ref
erences; Swedish, age 40; cars driven: Pierce
Arrow Packard Locomobile and others;
work for moderate wages. Address A. John
son. 1880 I'd av.. city.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUF-MECHA experienced.
Swiss-French. single. honest, middle aged ::
IL years this country; care many cars, for
eign, American: references. Constant, 1l01
Lexington av., city.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE, Belgian, with daughter II. gar
dener or useful butler. cook, chambermaid !;
best references. Louis. 800 w 18th.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE. young. desire positions care
takers for small private house or small
apartment house: references. 123 w. 18th.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CIAUFTEUR-Wil guarantee first class
driving at your price. l am worth meet
ing; years driving private. Address box
4 Port Washington. J.. ].
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR. USEFUL. handy about house
and grounds. desires position with private
country family year round; strong, willing,
light colored Southerner. single. Please an
swer with particulars until Wednesday,
1874 Herald, Herald So
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CIIAJTFFEUR-G R-GARDENER, willing WORKER
Swiss. single, 81: six years driving driy,
any car; best references; steady position
low wages. l20 Herald. Herald so.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, 81; - YEARS EXPERI-
ENCE; MECHANICALLY QUALIFIED
FOR ANY CAR: APPRECIATE GOOD
POSITION; LITTLE NIGHT WORK. X
1455 HERALD, HARLEM.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR. mechanic. single, wishes po-
sition private, city or country; two years
last position; Pierce. Locomobile; well rec
ommended; references. Stuyvesant 2O9I
Simon. 2O3 East 14th.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR. single. 80. experienced driver.
mechanic, desires position; industrious and
reliable; understands boats, garden. &c; best
references. V 80 Herald. Herald 50.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
MAN. CAPABLE, AGE a..

desires position as caretaker of country ss-
tate or assistant to superintendent: thor
oughly acquainted with tho proper care OF
horses and automobiles. having New York
chauffeur's license. Address Carl Luttgen,
21S e. 54th st. Phone Plaza b100.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, steady driver, wishes position
with private family: country preferred
single: personal reference. go East oOth.
Plaza 101S6.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, "a. American. 10 years ex
perience, years private family reference: :
can do gardener work; city country
f25 Tel. Bergen 2275.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, skilled mechanic; IA years
driving New York families American. "a,
single. refined; careful driver; best refer
Herald so
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

HoUsEwORKER, GENERAL. FOR SUM
TUCKET ISLAND: TWO IN FAMILY
GOOD POSITION, GOOD WAGES. NICE
VACATION. PHONE PLAZA 4555 FROM
10 TO q
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR R-MECHANIC-An experienced.
careful driver who Is capable and reliable
:" every way wishes position. +. Hawkins,
25S7 Madison St, Bklyn. Phone Evergreen
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

COUPLE-Man chauffeur and gardener
butler; wife, cook-chambermad; city
country. Schmidt. care OF Fritsch. 419 E. S0th.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

HOUSEWORI<ER for family of two adults.
living in country, so miles from New York ,
position for summer or permanent; winter
In New York; good cook and responsible
person required; wages $50. Answer T 1877
Herald, Herald square.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFF'EUR.-Be desires position
with auto express company as driver ~
assistant; moderate wages. 1909 Herald,
BROOKLYN.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

EXECUTIVE.-The Fordney tariff forced me
out Can you use man thoroughly familiar
commodities? Has long experience buying.
selling, financing &C.; very best connections /:
well known in trade. + $50 Herald. Full
ton ct.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR MECHANIC, on high grade
cars; 49, single: willing TO go to country
5 years driving experience; also over
haul different machinery. Box 526, s52
Columbus av.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

CHAUFFEUR, 81: IL YEARS EXPERI-
ENCE; MECHANICALLY QUALIFIED
FOR ANY CAR; APPRECIATE GOOD
POSITION: LITTLE NIGHT WORK. X
1455 HERALD HARLEM
The New York herald., 1921-06-12
CHAUFFEUR


thoroughly experienced private family driver.
exceptional mechanic; highest recommends
tions from former employers; three years
last employer: most careful. gentlemanly
pleasing personality; city or country; reason
able salary. =. NJ. 342 Herald Herald so.
The New York herald., 1921-06-12

chanic IL years experience: married man
best reference. H. Benjamin. 36S Baltic st ,
Brooklyn. Main Cos
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-06-16
TRADE TREATY WITH
MEXICO Proposed
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT PRO-
POSES TREATY OF AMITY
AND COMMERCE
Announcement Made by State Depart
men States That U. S. Would
Recognize Mexican
Government

Washington.-The American govern
ment proposed treaty Of amity and
commerce with Mexico, it was announc-
ed Tuesday at the state department
in which Mexico will agree to safe
guard the rights of property in that
country held by American citizens,
which attached before the constitution
of 1917 was promulgated. The sign
ing of the treaty automatically would
accomplish recognition Of the Mexican
government.
Announcement of the administrations
policy toward the southern republic
was made after the subject had been
discussed at the cabinet meeting.
President Harding and his advisers
had before them communication from
President Obregon relating to the pro-
posed treaty, which was presented to
the Mexican president by George I.
Summerlin, American charge at Next
co City on May ~.
The text of Obregon's reply has been
withheld. It is understood, however,
that Obregon referred to the negOtia-
tions which are proceeding with Mr..
Summerlin and indicated willingness.
to carry them forward.
It is known that he has summoned
Ministers Gales and Della Huerta, who
are reported to have counselled a.
gainst the signing of such treaty at
Mexican cabinet conference.
Secretary Hughes announcement
contained no reference to the attitude
assumed by President Obreg0n, but it
did say that If Mexico did not contem-
plate confscatory policy with regard
to the property, the American govern
ment could conceive of no possible
objection to the treaty."
I It was stated that the proposed
treaty contained "the conventional
as to commerce and recip-
rocal rights in both countries;" that
it provided for the conclusion of a
for the settlement of claims
for losses of life and property, and
also provision for "just settlement
of boundary matters"