Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-10-03

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THE SHADOW of Agadir and
"defeatism" continues to haunt
Joseph Caillaux even though France
recalled him from political obscurity
to save her lettering finances. A
definite GOODNESS characterized the
attitude of the diplomatic set in
Washington toward the French fl
nance minister when he arrived to
negotiate settlement of the
$4, 200, 200, 900 debt. Leaders rare
ly forget, in contrast with the
masses, who, though suffering to a
greater extent from wars, have
short memories. The invitations
extended to Caillaux since his arrival
have been notieeably few in number
in comparison with those usually
proffered visiting notables. Adj
mirers of the French financial
wizard, although few in number here,
apparently, are prominent. He is
regarded by many as a martyr in a
political feud with Clemenceau,
Frances famous wartime premier,
and morally innocent of disloyalty to
his native land In this connection
his remarkable comeback in France
is evidenced by talk that should he
receive favorable terms from the
United States, the premiership will
once again be his for the asking.
PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT
now centers in Washington On the
broad shoulders of Edmund Budnitz,
new regional administrator for the
Washington district, has been placed
the admittedly difficult task of eff
fectively drying up the nations
capitol Because Washington is the
center of American politics, it is
regarded as the pivotal point in the
Administration attempt to make the
dry law effective. Failure to do so
in this city, which for years has been
noted as a city where liquor may be
purchased with relative ease, would
be a severe blow to the Treasury's
campaign and for that reason the
new campaign is expected to witness
the unleashing of every agency
available for the task. The pos
sibility that group in Congress
may in the forthcoming session
attempt to amend the law is under
stood to hinge on the results obtained
during the present campaign.
MRS. FRANK b. Kellogg, wife of
the Secretary of State, has stirred
up a bit of comment over her plans
for a series of elaborate social
functions in Washington this winter
Her small dinner parties in London,
while Mr. Kellogg was Ambassador
to the Court of St James, drew even
King George and Queen Mary.
Now, as the wife of the ranking
member of the cabinet, her plans
are reported to be for even more inn
| pressiye entertainments. One or
two dowagers are reported to be
piqued, with indications that serious
competition may result Young
people are watching the situation
with interest The first formal
gathering sponsored by Mrs. Kellogg
was reception to delegates to the
Interparliamentary Union con-
ference, which has attracted famous
legislators from all nations.
OPEN APPROVAL by Major
General Mason NJ Patrick. chief of
the Army Air Service of the plan for
a unified air service before the Pre-
sident's investigating board. has left
army circles gasping for breath.
For the past several years officers
have been gossiping over the report
ed friction between Patrick and
Colonel William Mitchell. former
assistant chief, whose charges pre-
cipitated the investigation Patrick
was expected to support the War
/ Departments policy which seeks to
retain control of military aeronautics
Mitchell's friends now are wondering
whether Patrick will be again APP
pointed when his term expires.
! A FURORE Of gossip has been
aroused over the resignation of the
! dapper Major Oscar Nj. Solbert from
4 the Army. As junior military aide
to the President, Mayor Solbert was
one of the interesting figures in
formal capitol hfe His designation
as aide to the Prince of Wales in
/ 1924 when the heir to the British
+ throne visited the United States did
much to bring him into prominence.
Persistent reports declare that Major
/ Solbert was averse TO returning to
active duty with the troops and
decided TO resign, Other versions
have it that he wanted to enter
private business.