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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
u. S. S. New York Wins
Knox Trophy 1922

Boston. Jan. 1.-THE U. s. s. New
York was announced toray as the
winner Of the Knox trophy for 1922,
as the best battleship in the United
States navy. The prize will be given
next Wednesday at the annual dinner
of the Society of the Sons of the
Revolution of Massachusetts, which
yearly makes a series of awards in
honor of General Henry Knox, who
was the first secretary of war and
navy. -
Other winners are:
Battery A. first field artillery. Fort
Sill. Okla, most efficient battery of
field artillery in regular army.
Sergeant Henry A. Morton, Fort
Sill, best rating for year of enlisted
men in United States field artillery
r. S. Mcclure, seaman. second class
gun pointed of L. S. E. Sumner,
awarded Knox gunpointer's medal.
Battery A. 1O1st field artillery,
Massachusetts National Guard, high
est rating of efficiency.
430th Company. Coast Artillery
Corps, Massachusetts National Guard.
highest rating of efficiency in this
class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Fatal Electrical Shock

Standing with her bare feet on a
wet floor, scrubwoman touched the
glass bulb of an ordinary electric
lamp and was instantly killed. Doc
tors stated that death was caused by
electrocution. Mortified by the UNI
usual occurrence, her employers call
cd in an electrical expert to make a
thorough examination. Upon closely
scrutinizing the lamp bulb, the in
vestigator discovered thin streak of
lime on the glass, extending from the
base Of the lamp to within a few
inches of the tip. Volunteer tests
plainly indicated heavy leakage of
current through the lime. Further
experiments illustrated the danger in
conductive deposits upon the surface
of electric lamps when extending
from the 'live" base, this hazard in
creasing in proportion to the humid
ity of the surrounding atmosphere
and the effectiveness of the contact
made with the ground" or floor
Popular Mechanics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Believe Rum King
Slain by Associates

Pittsburg, Jan. 15.-An all-night hunt
failed to penetrate the mystery screen
ing the murder last night of Martin
Burke, Pittsburg saloon keeper and pol
itician. who was reputed to have ac-
! cumulated fortune by trafficking in
liquor.
Burke was shot down in the doorway
Of his home shortly after dark, last
night. An autopsy showed two wounds
| in his body, caused by bullets of differ
ent calibre. Guests of Burkc's on the
| second floor of his dwelling told po-
lice they heard only one shot. Pedes-
TRANS described an automobile which
sped away in the darkness from the
home few seconds after Burke was
found dying. The car. they said, bore an
Ohio license number. Detectives declare
| that two men were responsible for the
Staying. former associates of the rum
king" who feared that Burke would
double-cross them before leaving Tues
day to begin 10 months sentence in
the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga.
He was sentenced following his plea of
guilty in United States court recently
in connection with the illegal with
drawal of $4,000 quarts of whisky from
a Rossville, ILL.,. distillery.
Later he was released on $40, 600 bail
to return to Pittsburg to arrange i'm
portant business affairs before begin
ming to serve his prison time. He was
engaged in a final conference with in
innate friends and business associates
when he was summoned to the door
way of his home and killed. Follow
ing the two shots which police believe
were fired simultaneously. Burke's
| guests. startled into action, heard a
man shout in gruff voice:
| II got you now"
| G.. Schaptler. one Of the guests. was
the first to reach Burke. but quick as
he was. he told the police he had seen
no one fee from the door to the await
ing automobile.
| Burke was killed by men from out
OF town. probably from Ohio" Police
Superintendent Calhoun said.
"Our first effort will be to locate
those we believe to have been associat-
ed with him in the liquor business in
the hope of strengthening our theory
that Burke was slain by confederates,"
! Calhoun declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Reports of Discord 49,.
Between Rumania and
Hungary Exaggerated

Washington, Jan. 15-Published
reports of differences between the
ltumanian and Hungarian. govern
ments We're said in official advices re-
ccived by the state Department from
its representative at Budapest to be
much exaggerated" The dispatch
intimated that there was little serious
danger of war between the nations
and that the present disturbing situa-
tion was largely due to the heat of
political campaigns now in progress
throughout Austria.
No details of clashes between troops
were given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
COBURN NOTES

A few changes in the Coburn ath-
letic activities for this week were an
nounced by Coach Haines last eve
ming. Westbrook Seminary has been
compelled to cancel the scheduled bas-
kctball game on Friday night and will
journey to Waterville at some future
date to battle the Maroon team. In
place of the Westbrook game Coach
Haines has secured a game with the
fraternity five of Colby College for
the second attraction Friday night.
when the seconds will oppose the fast
team from Besse High school of AL
bion. The basketball game with the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity which was
scheduled for Wednesday evening and
was changed to Friday. but game
has been scheduled with the Delta
Kappa Epsilon fraternity of Colby to
be played in the Coburn gymnasium
tonight at o'clock.
The rest Of the events for the week
remain the same and will be run off as
scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Bay State Legislature
Resolves Against Khan

Boston. Jan. 15.-An order declaring
the Ku Klux Khan IAN attempt to over
throw organized government" was re-
ported to the House of Representatives
today by the rules committee. The res
olution- declared that the House re-
CARDS any such organization as the
khan as dangerous to American insti-
tutiono and a threat to the freedom of
thought and speech guaranteed to the
American people" 1t was added that
the Legislature had "complet conf
dence that the khan could not gain a
foothold in this state among law
abiding citizens"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
BRIEFS

Observation-Disclosures Schlessinger.
president of the International LADIES'
Garment Workers Union, resigned
his position at the final session of
the executive board yesterday. de-
claring that ill health prevented him
from continuing as the chief eXecu-
tive of 10000 garment workers in
the United States and Canada. He
had been president since 1912.
Boston.-Henry Abrahams. active
in labor circles and secretary of the
local cigar makers union, died at
his home in the Roxbury district
early today. He was stricken with
a shock a week ago.
Hollis, N. H.-Dr. Daniel Emer-
son, veterinary at Lynn. Mass, for
30 years. died at the family home
here early today. He was Ga and
graduated from Harvard in 1856.
Constantinople.-A official COM
munique issued by the Angora gov
eminent says: British airplanes
are actively bombing villages in the
neighborhood of Mosul. especially
Rewanduz, Rayna. Massoures, Mour-
belt and Nameuis. Four of the
planes were brought down.
Manchester, N. H. - Trainmen
were working nearly waist deep in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
MurchisOn Takes Two
Races from Flying Cop

New York, Jan. 15-Loren Muir
Gibson, of st. Louis, American indor
sprint champion, defeated Bob Nc
Allister. New York's "flving cop" ma
tional junior and senior 100 yard
champion, in two races featuring mu-
nicipal games at Madison Square
Garden tonight.
By beating McAllister away from
the mark, Murchson finished iches
ahead in both the 40 and so yard
dashes. His times were As and 5
"a seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
May Call for Grand
Jury Investigation
Booze at Highlands

Newark, N. j., Jan. 15.-U. S. Attor-
ney Winnie announced today that he
was 'favorably considering a request
of Acting Prohibition Commissioner
Moss of New Jersey for a grand jury
Investigation of the Associated Press
reports of heavy rum running along
the New Jersey coast last week.
IF the facts warrant" said Mr.
Winnes statement" the men RESPONSE
BILE for the $4,000 case story will be
subpoenacd to appear before the grand
jury. Newspapermen have been sub
poenacd before and will continue to be.
Up to noon today the Associated
Press had received no inquiry from
any federal official as to the sources
from which it obtained and transmitted
to Zone Prohibition Chief John d. APP
plcby first news of the arrival of a
fleet of % rum runners off Sandy
Hook and the Tightening of their car
goes ashore by huge fleet of small
craft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Coast Guard Cutter
Towing in British
Schooner Dorm

Boston, Jan. 15.-The British
schooner Dorm, believed to nave d
cargo of whisky was in tow of the
coast guard cutter Tampa today,
heading over the Nantucket Shoals
for New London, Conn. The DCJin
said to be bound from Halifax. y. s.,
for New York. was described as on
Il voyage from st. Pierre tor Fen
arth when her troubles with disabled
engine and food shortage first de-
vclopcd several weeks ago. The
Tampa picked her up yesterday. and
sent her position today as about 81
miles southeast of Nantucket.
The coast guard cutter tusnnct
was on the way from Woods HCle to
relieve tho steamer SarcoXie MhicI.
is towing the disabled steamer
Liberty. bound for Rotterdam. foi
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Joseph BoIduc Sentenced

for roSepn Bo.duc of this city was be-
CON-. Judge Beane of the superior
mon IN Augusta. Saturday after
IN ~. he pleaded nolo contendere
intor de charge of illegal keeping of
sent~s .atlng liquor. He was repre-
civ 'u oy Harold Dubord of this
Besr.i IN reply to questions by Judge
never bolduc stated that he had
sentanu oeen arrested before. He was
drrSI n s, to pay a fine of one hun
g. cay dollars and costs and to serve
ment 20 ~ lali and in default of pay
The MI, ~: me, four months additional.
ton ~ r'soner was placed on proba-
y" payment of fine and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
When You Catch Cold
Rub on Musterole

Musterole is easy to apply and II
gets in it's good work right away. Often
it prevents a cold from tirning into
"flu' or pneumonia. Just apply Mus
terole with the fingers. 1t does all
the good work of grandmother's mus
tard plaster without the blister.
Musterole is a clean white ointment
made of oil of mustard and other
home simples. 1t is recommended by
many doctors and nurses. Try muster
ole for sore throat, cold on the chest
rheumatism. lumbago, pleurisy. stiff
neck. bronchitis. asthma, neuralgia,
congestion. pains and aches of the back
and joints. .sprains, sore muscles,
bruises. chilblains, frosted feet-colds
of all sorts: Seldom fails to deliver
results. S5c and Csc, jars and tubcy'
hospital size. $3.00.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

receptions are coming Tick and
t ,Ss' 70 Dr. II. L. Shenson, Rabbi OF
r Me Jewish congregation in San
,'ahclsco. California. Last evening
ns was the guest of William Levine
w. .! Ilconic street. Mr.. Shenson
v vas IN Waterville for a period OF ten
liars leaving for San Francisco in
49, tyis and has large number Of
~ IN Elm City. among al! races.
~. az leaves for his home Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

,, Inc Salvation Army will 60 to
lairneld tonight to have a ser-icc
Mhlch will be held in the Methodist
cmGrch. There will be over 100
silues shown illustrating different
:' of the Army work Ivy Ad-
s ~ Abbott who will have cnsirge
y! !he service, which will commence
=. 'So. There will be no admission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Destruction Imminent
For Wrecked Schooner

Southwest Harbor. Me-, Jan. Is
With an easterly gale blowing today,
it was feared at Big Cranberry Is
land that the three masted schooner
General George c. Hogg. which went
ashore there Saturday. may be to-
tai loss. The bottom was badly
damaged, the rudder was gone and
there was a large hole in the bow
through which coal was coming cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The Zeta Psi fraternity will Iold
a house dance at their chapter house
In South college tonight at 7.30
o'clock. Music is to be full nlsbed by
a college orchestra. The affair IS in
charge of Richard j. Pike, "a, of
Winthrop, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Kid DUDE Takes
Whipping in Quebec
From Deschamns

Quebec, Jan. 15-Oscar Dcschamps.
Montreal lightweight, was awarded
the decision over Kid Dubo, of Lew
iston. Maine. here tonight. Deschamps
had decided edge on the Maine
fighter throughout. infictng heavy
body punishment and opening a cut
over Dube's right eye in the third
round
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The Chamber of Commerce wishes
y. ', announce that the opera, the
lmpresario," which has been an
nounced would appear on February
ls'h' has been postponed until Feb
luary 10Th, in order that it might
ne more convenient fo- the singers
VINO have to travel a long distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

America is in no danger Of losing
many school teachers to China. In
that country theirs is cruel fate. A
man who commits murder is executed
and along with him his school teacher
for not having taught him better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The current events department of
the Waterville Women's CLUB will
meet this evening at the home OF
Mrs. Florence Wallace on 80 IL Elm
street. Mrs. Cora 3. Harris will also
act as hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
FUNERAL Of joseph Poulin

ruheral services for the late Jo-
an pn =. Poulin of Waterville, who
rs,a az his home on Is Grove street
cnr.y, Jan. Il. aged 81 years. were
vs.. uucted at the Notre Dame church
iissserday morning at 8 O'Clock. In
p;na aent was made in the Catholic
T'ne Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The Helping Hand Society will
meet with Mrs. Hooper of 10 Ash
street this afternoon. All members
IRE requested to be present to plan
the work for the ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The Hollingsworth and Whitney
Ladies' Aid will hold a whist party
at the club house, Wednesday AFTER
noon Refreshments will be served,
and the proceeds derived will 81 to
charitable purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Several new members were in
itiated into the Conseil Challard of
L. U. S. T. B. last evening at the
Pomerleau hall. A very enjoyable
evening was reported by ali VINO at
tended. Refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

'Rehcarsals arc progressing finely
under the direction of Mrs. Walter J.
Hold for the three-act drama Come
Out of the Kitchen" which will be pre-
scented Tuesday evening. Jan. %. by
the local council of the K. of {. for
the benefit of the Sisters hospital
Tickets for the drama are on sale by
members of the K. of C. and at Lar
kin's drug store. Seats will be checked
at the above drug store Monday morn
ing at 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 15-Harry
Greb. Pittsburg American light
heavyweight champion, forced the
fighting all the way in a 1O-round
bout here tonight easily gaining
newspaper decision over Tommy
Loughran, Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Ceorgia Billings of Clinton. who is
,mployed in the Waterville munich
nal court office. is confined to her
home on account of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The expectation of ice from the
United States to tropical and semi
tropical sections of the world began
in 1895
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Philadelphia. Jan: Is = Mickey
Walker Of Elizabeth N. j., welter-
weight champion. knocked out Steve
Latzo of Hazleton, Pa, in the third
round Of q scheduled 8-round bout
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Leland Sheffield. a senior in Coburn,
is the only undergraduate from that
institution who has successfully ne
gotiated the large ski jump at Com
munity Park Sheffield is to be seen
out on his skis every afternoon and
tries the long leap daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

a., .nd Mrs. Harry Allen and
W. c. lii Of this city were visitors
!'1 .:r S over the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Mrs. George Merriam of Skowhe-
ran, who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mn. Frank l.. Weeks of this city,
has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

M. ocular meeting of tho Me-
..ai;st sunday school committee met
,..s evenin at Z o'clock. Plans Tor
=. .onin wear were discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

~. travel and history department
:. ,hs Waterville Women's club will
~.s, This evening at seven thirty at
-. Women's Association rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

,.,.. Dundas Of Hartland was In
s..s;l,e Sunday, visiting his
wa ss,.r Who is receiving treatment
~ J. 10 sisters hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The segregation of the sexes among
certain barbarian peoples goes so far
in many cases that each sex has
practically a different language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Parcher left
yesterday for Needham. Mass. where
Mr. parcher has employment with
the Carterknit Underwear Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

The current events department of the
Waterville Women's Club will meet
tonight at 7.30 with Mrs. Florence
Wallace of Elm Court. Subject, Cen
tcnnialS of Our Coast"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

v,s Harold D. Taylor and daugh-
u, Iulla are in Augusta visiting at
.ss home Of her sister, Mrs. Katie
Cha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

:, mil. Of the storm a large rdm-
~ .'ttsnded the tie social held in
=. e. Tin.low grange hall l~st even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

.on smith of this city was a
-. business visitor in skowhe-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

II. II. Osterhout of Fort Fairfield has
accepted a position with the Elmwood
Hotel as clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

o.u,ena Simmons of Show
W !ss a caller in Waterville'
SS1,rdlv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

., sherman of Waterville
r ~. week.end with friends in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

wr Lucy Watson of North Bel
,rade is visiting at the hcnie Of her
.i,ter Mrs. Lucia Ellis of II Eoutell
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Principal Drew II. Harthorn is ex-
pc cted to return to school some time
the middle of the week after attending
a convention of Baptist chools in Chi
CagO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Dr. T.. c. Abbott and Miss 3. NJ.
Thornton of Portland are in town for
a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

I'm Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

,:.-.hal Murray was in Oak
CIV a .nrday, on official business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Kansas has more women holding
official bank positions than any other
state in the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

a.. Able Grigger Of skowhegan
" ..jier IN Elm City over the
r..k.end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
COLBY COLLEGE

The first two basketball games in
the intermural league at Colby College
will be played this afternoon, starting
at $50 O'Clock. when the Lambda Chi
Alpha five takes the floor against the
Zeta Psi team. and the Delta Epsilon
aggregation battles with the speedy
non-fraternity team.
There will be no games Wednesday
of this week, but in the coming weeks
with the exception of the week of mid
year examinations. games will be
played both Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons.
Miss Doris burlington Of the class
of 1921 was visiting friends at Foss
Hall yesterday. Miss Purington.
whose home is in Houlton. came to at
tend the Sigma Kappa banquet at the
Elmwood Hotel Saturday evening.
The athletic association announced
yesterday through Arthur l.. Berry
'23. president of the association, that
the informal dance in the college gym
rasium Saturday evening was very sue
cessful from 4 financial standpoint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

j.. 1arabee Of Lewiston was a
Je&H Waterville, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
r..atre Attractions

rheatre. Betty Compson
Bsnes tell in "Kick H." George
- Dsn :" IN diamond Carlisle
rcd, NH ~. House. Charles Ray in
cu o W md Water" "When the
sss Wives" Comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

NJ. L. Cook of Auburn was business
visitor in he Elm City yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Miss Mildred Halves passed the week
end with friends in North Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

= REYNOLDS of Elm City was
nam - Winslow, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Paris. Jan. 15.-(By A. P.)-The
Allied Engineers Commission at Es-
sen. acting in agreement with the
French government, has decided, be-
cause of fresh information received,
to suspend for "a hours the order
given for the requisition at the pit
head of the coal due the reparations
account. There is ground for hope
that the mine owners will withdraw
their decision. announced this morn
ing. to comply with orders from
Berlin to cease deliveries OF coal and
coke to France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Brussels, Jan. Is. (By A. P)-The
new developments in the Ruhr were
the subject of long discussion by the
cabinet today. The agreement with
the French government regarding
complementary military operations,
necessitated by Germany's systematic
obstruction, is complete, and all de-
cisions have been taken with COM
mon accord.
Belgian official circles consider the
situation created by Berlins attitude
as of the gravest nature, but still
hope that affairs will settle down
without serious incidents.