davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
WOmen's 81 Fibre
Silk Stockings
69c Pair

Beautiful quality Fibre Silk
Stockings. that will give excel
lent service; made with three
seam back that insures perfect
snug fitting hose; in black, cor
dovan and smoke; perfect quail
ity; all sizes.
WOmen's Cotton Hose-AsSorted
heather shades, with two-tone
silk clock up the side; 9SC
seconds of SOC values. wv
Women's - Fibre Boot Hose
Novelty stripe effect; various
colors; scanned back; all
sizes; seconds of SOC OEO
ChiIdren'S Sport SOcks-W 0 o
and cotton mixed, Y length,
in assorted colors. with fancy
turnover cuff; seconds OK
of 500 values. ,,.....,,.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Floor.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
THOMAS CIRCLE CITIZENS
TO DISCUSS BOND ISSUE

The proposed bond issue for the
District will be discussed tomorrow
night at the meeting Of the Thomas
Circle Citizens Association to be held
at the Sunset Inn, 1907 Massachu-
sets avenue northwest.
Automobile tag reciprocity with
Maryland and the care of deliquent
children will also be discussed.
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes, super
visor of Fairgrounds, will discuss
playground conditions. Dr. Starr
Parsons, president of the association,
who has just returned from Europe,
will tell Of conditions across the sea.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
Anniversary Sale of
Wash Goods

25c White Pajama Checks-36
inches wide, close
woven. soft finish 10c
grade.
29c White Linene-34 inches
wide; linen finish 19C
quality ................
$3.50 No. els Imperial English
LOngclOth-36 inches wide, ten
yards in each piece; CT 0Q
slight seconds. ...... WAN
29c White NainsOok-36 inches
wide, close woven, soft
finish grade, for 7QC
lingerie ...............
soc Wash Satin-36 inches wide,
high-grade yarn mercerized
cotton fabric, in all Coz
wanted lingerie colors.. WV
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Floor.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23

" 81 Crepon, $2.8
81 inches wide, deep crepe
quality, with rich lustrous fin
ish, in black only; for making
capes and wraps.
$3.50 Canton Crepe,$ 1.79
80 inches wide. firm woven,
heavy weight quality, with lus-
trous finish; all wanted street
and evening shades, also black
and white.
$2.25 Taffeta, $1.59
35-inch Taffeta, all pure silk,
soft chiffon finish quality, in
wanted autumn shades, as we'll
as handsome two-toned effects.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23

SIS Velvet Knit, $3.50
SO inches wide, high-grade fine
quality, with soft pliable velvet
finish; large assortment, of popu-
lar shades.
81 TricOlette, 79c
SO inches wide, firm woven
quality, plain jacquard and
stripe effects; in white, flesh,
pink, orchid and baby blue.
81 Duchesse, $1.79
S5 inches wide, heavy all silk.
satin face quality, for making
handsome costumes, for street
or evening wear.
Observation-Disclosures Floor.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
Mems Heayy W1elght
Ribbed Union Suits, SI.O0

These are seconds of high-grade make that sells
for much higher price Just the kind Of garments
needed when cold weather comes heavy weight ribbed
cotton union suits, in color with closed crotch
full length sleeves and ankle length legs Sizes "a to 49,
carune Suspenders-Wide webbing,
effects; regularly SOC 99C
$500 Heavy Cotton Sweater-oxford
piece stitch finished with CT I'D
white fleece
color; quail
ity; regular Sizes
Extra Sizes, SIS values, at $1.191
GoIdenberks--First
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
A. E..DoDD TO SPEAK ON
SCIENCE OF ADVERTISING

"The Science of Advertising is
the topic of an address to be given
by Alvin E. Dodd, director Of the
distribution department, United
States Chamber of Commerce and
formerly managing director of the
Retail Research Association, at the
weekly luncheon meeting Of the
Washington Advertising Club, in
the City Club, tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
Warmers & ThOmsOn's
COrsets, So

Warmers Rustproof Corsets-
Some With elastic inserts. others
suitable for stout or slender. fig
ures; sizes % to SO.
Thomson's Glove Fitting Cor
sets-Of pink brocade; semi
elastic top and free hip; also
double materials, with long
skirts; sizes % to %.
Goldenberg's-Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
W1OmenJ F7anneIettel q
MghtgOgyuS, Y

Good heavy grade fanneletes in various color striped
effects made with double yokes and braid trimmed and
cuff sleeves; full cut sizes; well made and finished
embroidered F1annelette Night
gowns quality; white pink and striped 81 92
-
Womens BIOomersof and white; Goo
made reinforcement; full cut sizes -
GoIdenbergs-Thrd Floor.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
Weds Fourteenth Husband.

BELLEVILLE, ILL.,, Oct 2S.-Di-
vorced for the thirteenth tine last
week, Mrs. Cora Yates has taken
her fourteenth husband. He is
Harry Laforge.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
Sacred Circle Session.

The Sacred Circle will meet to-
night at GAS o'clock at the studio
of DIR, Gertrude v. Sheckella. 1875
s. street northwest.
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
So HI Silk 4O-lnCh
Flat Crepe
Specially Priced for the
Anniversary Sale at.

Pure dye all-silk quality Of extra heavy weight
and rich finish of the silks most in demand TINS
season for handsome frocks. In SUCH desred co1oLS
as navy, seal tan, gray, pink white and black Full
40 inches wide
The Washington times., 1923-10-23
U1OmenS F7eeCed
Cotton UndeYzUear, SIC

shirts with low neck and short sleeves pants ankle
or knee length muslin waist band; regular and extra
sizes.
seconds of 800 7Qr
shirts with high
elbow ankle length
pants; perfect quality
GOldenberg's-Fist Floor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-14
Col. Greenlaw Writes
Appreciation Governor.
Action For Flag Cabin.,-

Gov. Baxter has receiv.A .
lowing letter from Col. Aihs..
law, a member OF the Nat,nra
tive committee Of the Amer,sst ;!
ion, In relation TO the W.. =
Flags: N
My dear Governor Baxter.
Under date Of March D.. .
appeared an editorial in the 3.
Press Herald, entitled-.Th. -
War Flags" W
The editorial referred IN -
an injustice. and assure Won r I
one who was for three yss,.
commander OF the Americas
and represented the member. = i
organization, / fully underst..s !
you contracted several morss. :
for two flag cabinets to cor,.s
with those now in the CAPITA ~
da and appreciate the action 49,
taken to provide a proper ~.
the Maine "World War Flasrs
Respectfully yours
(Signed) ALBERT. GREEN'S,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-14
NEW CORPORAT1on,

The certificates Of incorpors,..
til &, following new corporations y
been approved at the office =.
attorney general:
J. b. Lamontagne Companv
ganiZed at Lewiston, to buy
and deal in all kinds of soca.
merchandise; capital stock. m
all of which is common; all ~ .
par value Of shares. 500: dir.,*'
President and treasurer, ARR,
Browne Of Auburn: Elpheze 4 n
ontagne and J. B. Lamontae,s
Lewiston
The Anderson Company, orr,
at Bangor, to deal in groceries =,
and produce; capital, stock I'm
all of which is common: NJ,
paid in: par value of shares N
three shares subscribed: dir,r,.
President, Peter A. Anders
Bangor: treasurer, Herbert W \,
and Dana Merrill of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-14
Plenty Of Action in "eras:
mandments" with VIM. ~"
and Wanda Hawley

Shades Of Buffalo Bill! COMl
Cody, if he could but gSE
Brass Commandments. WI
envy William Farnum MS pn
the Fox production which WV
seen for the last times today.
The story was written by onl
Alden Settler, who is well Knos.
an author of breezy western
The film sizzles with action col;
ing exhibitions of dazzling "A
clever shooting and a whirlwnu
that furnishes a strong u ne. 4
climax. There is romance ""
the stick molasses kind, pus 4
blooded, glowing, live romano" ID
Those who remember Il
Santschi's oft mentioned balus, 4
Farnum in THE SPOILERS wv m,
a more exciting combat IN tn,S \
ing. In addition to the s'I v,pI
Santschi. the cast includes :. Z,
Hawley and Claire Adams, - B
as Charles LeMoyne. Lon f0'
AL Fremont. -, nd
For the children's ma'ine .sr,u
Clayton will be seen IN v.sa
Woman Love Twice.s as w
Buffalo Bill and comedy-u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-14
ADJUSTMENTS
X. c. MlNSTRELS. pEvelos
PED

Everything is coming fine ir 4
K. c. Ministries at City hall, ~
day evening. April 10. Jerry o.
has got them with him an ?
TRANSMISSION is a success, spun]
YOU never have witnessed sui
show. You'll get some sunl
that'll linger with You for 1 N
Marie Simpson will be at he ?
in the Mascot number J
cnumcrate the different numbeul
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-14

"L'petit Nai9" Lemiem
Will Be There At The End q
Hall, Thursday Evening April u
will be presented would eliminih
delight in the surprise that az
you. New faces, new number !
all are sure winners; We are 81
ing our reputation on this ~
ment, If Hank" MCGUIRE dom q
you, well, back to the mummis
dear. u,
There's that Crap shooting y
Turcotte. the greatest semipro !,
ever struck the town. You can J I,
for a big headline number v
Jerry "hisself" and Willie As'
team up in a speciality. Somel
doing every minute. :,
Reserved seats go on sale 81 I !
M. Monday night at the Clv y
Box office. No more than ten uea'
will be sold to any one Fls,
Tuesday morning the sale VIZ
transferred to Sections Drug S@'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-14
STATE HOUSE

Additional State HOUSE -.
be found on Page Is Of this ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-14
Last Showings at 20
O'clock j,

Scoring an artistic triumph
Moon" a Paramount pictu,' al
Bebe Daniels and Nita Naiut
ing fer the last times TO-DAY I'M
Opera House. In everyday MI
hear Of tho doings of society. "a
this picture story we see thas MA
of the life of the idle ricn.
always closely guarded if0D
public. .sra]
A frivolous young matron ' IA
her escapades almost breakS; a a
happy home of newly ma ;on 81
pie, and only the Intervening m
level attorney cheaS
vorce courts of another caS n.ys
principles in this production D
strong supporting cast. inciu Ri!
vid Powell, Maurice Costenow Illa
de Remer. Charles Gerard. Al
Quirk and Pearl Sindeia .,.n;cn 4
Dwan directed the picture W. N
adapted by E. Lloyd Sheloo'
| the novel by Edith Wharton, 81,
A two reel western. Screen IA !
shots, Aesop's Film Fables %
Opera House Orchestra az At
make up a splendid program
| "SiIver Wings "a n
Mrs Mary Carr, who GAM
as the greatest mother -
world" through her perforrcr 7
Ma Benton in the Villa" anvef
sational photoplay success ,Isye
HILL" is the featured ~
"Silver Wings" which Is 70 a
Monday and Tuesday p
House.-Adv.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
By United Press

ATHENS, Sept. 1.-The Italian ma
val commapder was informed that
the Corfu forts were dismantled and
occupied only by refugees and or
phans, but despite this. bombarded
the fortiflcations and the town. it
was announced here.
The orphans. Greek and Armenian
refugee children. are under the care
of the American Near East relief.
Fifteen persons were reported killed.
Meantime Italian Ambassador Mon
fee today that the Italian occupation
OF Corfu will continue until Greece
has met all conditions of the ultima
tUm delivered by Premier Mussolini
1t is reported here that the Ital-
ianss plan to deport all Greeks from
Corfu, transporting them to Italy.
Cabinet Meets
The cabinet met with Premier
Gcnatas today. going over the situ-
alton in detail. The premier declared
that he would not reply to Italy's
second note, delivered yesterday, but
would comply with any decision that
might be rendered by the League of
Nations.
IT is understood that the Greek pro
test. forwarded to the league at Ge-
neva, declares that the Corfu bonn
bardment was In complete violation
Of international law
4 separate protest has also been
forwarded to the allied governments.
The internal situation. meanwhile
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
Fair Program
Monday

Here is the program for the
openiSg day at the Indiana State
Fair in Indianapolis:
Horseshoe contest. 2 a. m,
grandstard paddock.
Judging cattle and horses in
Coliseum. morning and afternoon.
Judging pig clubs, all breeds at
Swine Pavilion, morning and aft
ernoon.
Judging at Poultry Bldg. aft
ernoon
Judging soil. orchard and
dairy products at Agricultural
and Horticultural Bldg,
Automobile and industrial show
at Manufacturers Bldg.
Style shows. fine arts and do
mestic science judging morning
and afternoon in Woman's Bldg
Horse racing. band concert. and
open air vaudeville on track be-
ginning at p. m.
Night fair begins at 1880 with
special attractions in Coliseum. at
The grandstand and on midway.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
Italian Naval Guns Reported to Have Been
Fired on Orphans Occupying Old Forts

is growing increasingly serious. Ths
Greek Drachma fell heavily today
creating q near panic in tho banks.
Troops Withdrawn
The Greek troops which were
stationed in the Corfu fortress have
been withdrawn to the interior The
prefect and Greek officers who re-
raained in the fort were arrested by
the Italians.
The detailed story of the lombard
Inent and the occupation of Corfu.
under fire from the Italian warship
while a squadron of airplanes circled
the city with machine guns sputter-
ing. aroused fresh resentment and
Indignation at Athens
At 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the captain of one of the Italian ships
came ashore. He informed the pre-
feet that a division Of the Italian
fleet was blockading the island and
that he proposed to peaceably occupy
the town at 4 o'clock. Several war
ships entered the harbor soon after
ward The commander demanded
that the town surrender and hoist
the white flag. This was done and
the white flag later was taken down
and replaced by the Italian tri-color.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
Japanese City
on Fire After
Earthquake e
All of Island Is Shaken
Cable Broken and Com
muniCation Stopped.

Bg United Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1.-The
Japanese city of Yokohama is on fire
as a result of an earthquake, accord
ing TO wireless dispatches.
: The radiogram describing the fire
SWas received by the Radio Corporation
Of America from Tomioka, where the
japanese connection of the American
Corporation, the station of Iwaka, Is
located. The message said:
"A conf1agration subsequent to a
severe earthquake is general through
ont Yokohama. Practically the en-
tire city is in flames, with many
casualties
Yokohama, a seaport of Japan, is
the port city Of Toxic. 1t is the cen
ter of western business and social
activities in Japan. The population
amounts TO nearly a million. 1t is
surrounded on the eastern shore of
Hondo. on the Bay of Toxic. seventeen
miles from the imperial capital.
The Radio Corporation was adj
vised that land lines were completely
disrupted by the earthquake. 1t may
be some hours before news Of the Yo-
hoHdIIld ulSdSlCE Cdu bc DIOuSHL ~ NAAC
station for transmission to the United
States.
Trans Pacific cable lines into Japan
have been broken and ii is necessary
10 transmit dispatches by way Of
Shanghai. 1t is doubtful if the cable
lire between Shanghai and Nagasak
is In operation. From Information
here it appears that Japan has been
completely cut off from the outside
world
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
SECURITIES BOARD
TO'GET REPORTS
ON M'CRAy FIRMS
Required Figures Not Sub
mitted Since Nov, 2, 1921,
Records Show.

Governor McCray. continuing his
plans TO make a thorough adjust
meut Of his financial difficulties to-
day was preparing a report on the
Warren T. McCray Farms Realty
Company and the sale of securities
in connection herewith. which he
will submit to Maurice Mendenhall,
administrator of the Indiana Securi-
ties Commission.
The firm was incorporated Nov. 2.
1921. but officials have not made an
nual financial reports to the Secretary
of State. or semiannual report to the
securities commission, official records
show.
1t is understood the delay was due
to. the inability OF w. E. Towers of
Kentland, corporation financial man.
ager, TO fill out the reports. 1t is un-
derstood a majority of the securities,
composed OF $1,000, 900 common stock,
and S650.00 preferred, have been sold.
McCray held several conferences
with Mendenhall today and Is said TO
have made assurances that the reports
would be forthcoming.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
WOMAN IS ROBBED
BY FAKE OFFICER
Victim Says She Was Thrown
From Auto.

Statement Of Mrs. Dorothy Lindley.
%. OF 306 f. Michigan St, that she
was thrown from an automobile ct
Kentucky Ave. and West St by a
man who posed as an officer. was
investigated today by detectives.
Mrs. Lindley said she was stopped
in University Square about II o'clock
Friday night by the man. who flashed
a heart-shaped badge and forced her
into an automobile.
She said she fought him when she
learned they we're going toward the
outskirts. instead of to police head
quarters. Part Of the windshield was
kicked out.
The driver took IS, an $S5 diamond
ring and an s18 wedding ring from
her just before he threw her out. ac-
cording TO Mrs. Lindley Then he
drove away with her fur valued at
see
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
LODGE WILL BUILD
CH|LDREN'S HOME
Independent Order Of Shep-
herds in Convention Here,

A home for children of dead. aged
or infirm members of the Supreme
Lodge Independent Order of Shep-
herds will be erected soon either in In
dianapolis or Toledo, according to the
report of the Orphans Home commit
tee at the third bi-annual convention
of the Lodge at sol N East St.
Life term officers elected: j. w.
Woodfeld. Toledo. Ohio, supreme presi-
dent: George w. Bushea. supreme vice
president: Charles II. Jenney, Toledo,
Ohio, supreme secretary-treasurer;
William Linn. Toledo, Ohio, supreme
auditor.
Annual election: William Bossong,
Indianapolis, supreme past president;
Maud Masco, Indianapolis. supreme
chaplin, Louis Matheny, Indianapolis.
supreme conductor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01

frankly take the attitude thta they re-
gard the league as having complete
Jurisdiction in the present crisis. Eng
land Is prepared to accept the leagues
decision. There is hope that the affair
may be settled without force. But, at
the same time, 1t is realized that the
league is facing a most exactlng test.
There was some doubt in British minds
as to the stand Britain might take
Dispatches from Paris, however. in
dicate that the French are not in
clined to regard the occupation Of Cor
fu and Samos as analogous to occu
patton of the Ruhr and France may
therefore be found aligned with Eng
land in support os the leagues au-
thority.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS.
Foreign Editor, Indianapolis Times.

Three million troops marking time in Central Europe
today awaiting the of Italys umatums to Greece
Behind these wait millions more, ready for
duty if a general melee begins
Eleven nations tptoe, some wanting war; some IN
agony of fear lest come a result of Greeko
Italian hostilities
These eleven nations Italy and Greece themselves
JugoSavia herself ready in the middle of bitter quarrel
with Italy Fume Turkey eager to snatch eastern Mac
edona from Greece Bulgaria waiting for chance
her way the Aegean Hungary and Austria hoping to
prove their situation at the expense of CzechoSlovakia,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
SHANK STILL FOR
RIKHOFF AS CHIEF
No intention of DiSmiSSing
Police Head,

Discussing an unofficial suggestion
that he GUST Police Chief Herman r.
Rikhoff because\ of reported in
efficiency IN the department. which
came to his attention today. Mayor
Shank said he had no idea OF getting
a new chief
The mayor said that when he per
sonally took charge Of the investiga-
ton Of the Robert Watson murder.
ond issued a statement that dissen-
sion in the police department would
not be tolerated he had no intention
Of casting reflection upon the chief.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01

Italy plans to call up two classes
of reservists. Those in London have
been ordered to be prepared for call
to their colors.
The Greek legation in London de-
clares that Greece cannot regard the
bombardment of Corfu as other than
an act of war.
While chancellors are bending every
effort toward easing of the situation,
which hourly becomes more critical,
Premier Mussolini continues to carry
forward his plans of humiliating
Greece in retaliation for the murder
of five Italian commissioners. A new
note was handed the Greek govern
ment today. 1t was unrelenting in Its
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
GREECE FRAMES PROTEST. TO y.
Three Million Troops Await War

YugoSava and Roumania Roumana which thus might be
dragged in Russia pnng retake Bessarabia from Rou
mania Czecho Slovaka which might be attacked and Po
land which risks being embroied in any where Central
Europe is concerned
Italy has standing army of 100000, not too we'll
equipped with either artillery, munitions food supplies
Her mobilization strength is 100000.
Greece has virtually navy. There two vessels of
$4,000 and 10000 tons respectively three of 5000 TONS
of $500 fourteen dsroyers six modern torpedo
and two submarines. Probably is ready for
Italy has six dreadnaugts predreadnaughts eight
amOred cruisers ten torpedo gunboa sevenyone torpedo
boats foregh desroyers and nineteen submarines ready
for duty.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01

demands for more than $4,000, 900 in
demnity and other points set forth
in the original ultimatum.
The occupation of Greek territory
was characterized as peaceful" and
the hope expressed that Greek inhabi-
tants would do nothing that might
render the occupation a more serious
matter.
Allied authorities are becoming
more concerned hourly. The League
Of Nations will take up the Greece
Italian problem this afternoon, but
italian representatives are under
stood to be prepared to deny the
leagues Jurisdiction. In this event
the league can only back up such
mandate as 1t may issue with force.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
SILENCE PREVAILS AT MINES
WalkOut i'm Anthracite District Is
CompIete-155,0 900 Quit.

WILKESBARRE. Pa. Sept. Mot
a wheel turned in the mines and col
lieries in the anthracite region today.
Practically every one of the 155. 600
hard coal workers obeyed rhe strike
order. which went into effect at mid
night and ominOus silence prevailed
where usually the air is filled with the
shrek Of mine WHISTLES calling the
men to work
Company meu'-monthly employees
and maintenance men, allowed by
the union to remain on the job, were
at work putting the finishing touches
on preparations to close tho collieries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01
League of Nations Meeting to Take Up
Questions Arising From Crisis in Europe

3 United Press
GENEVA, Sept 1.-The League of
Nations council this afternoon for
maliy took up the Greek request for
Intervention in the critical alteration
with Italy.
The council went into secret session
at p. m, to consider the appeal.
Greece's demand for Intervention by
the league was received at league
headquarters before the opening of
the morning session. and the assem-
bled representatives of the various
powers were Immediately informed
that the most serious problem with
which the league has yet had to deal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-01

British authorities are now specu-
lating on the possibility of request
ing that British troops and ships CO.
operate with the league in event
forcible Intervention should be neces-
sary. A strong British fleet is IN the
Mediterranean.
In addition to the fleet there are
now approximately $4,000 British
troops with full war equipment OF
munitions and stores now stationed
In the Near East. There are about
four war strength battalions with
stores and auxlliaries now In the vi
Cinity of Malta, en- route home on
transports. These troops might be
diverted for necessary service.
The British government officials