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r Both Parties Hold Confer-ences Resulting in New

Agnents.,EtO JOINS BORAHReport Spreads That Penn-sylvania Senator Has LinedUp With Irreconcilables.Efforts within both the itepub-

licaa and Democratic factions in

the Senate to frame a compromiseon the peace treaty that would putits future fate squarely up to theWhit. Heuse resulted In a day ofturbulent conferences. new aliga-meats, but did not advance a steptoward a vote on Article X and themotion to ratify.The Senate grouping as the result

of the day's kaleidoscopic eventsfollows:Thirty Republicans who are will-

Ing to follow Henry Cabot Lodge inan efort to reach a compromisewhich will ratify the treaty and

which, if Mr. Wilson does not acceptIt. will make him responsible forthe death of the treaty.

eanP ee r C e--- ea.

Four Republicans, namely: Fre-linghuysen. Ball, Sutherland andWadsworth. fear that in modifyingthe original Lodge reservation theywill play into the hands of thePresident.

Thirty Democrats, led by SenatorF. M. Simmons of North Carolina,who want the treaty ratified. Butthere is a portion of this group thatwants ratification even if it is not

acceptable to the President. and whotherefore are in close accord withthe Lodge Republicans in desiringto pass the "buck" to the WhiteHouse.Thirteen Democrats, who make up

what remains of the ratificationwithout reservation group, still heldin hand by the President and Sena-tor Uilbert M. Hitchcock of Ne-

braska.Fifteen irreconcilable itepubli-

cans and Democrats. led by SeaatopWilliam E. Borah of Idaho. Mem-Irs of this group asnouneed )es-terdang ghe would 'be supported bySenator Doles Penrose of Pedespl-vania. but such an expression ema-

nating directly from the Pennsyl-vasia Senator could not be run

down.Four mild reservationists who

still seek to dispose of the treatyin the Senate through compromisereservation.

Fear Demeerts Needed.All polls of the new alignment

made during the day brought home

the fact that in order to obtain the

sitty-four votes necessary to rati-

fication. such a compromise must be

tound as wo'uld rot only be givenL the support of the Senators over

w hom Mr. Lodge and Mr, Simmon'now have control, but four addi-tional Democrats. eonsequently the

lay saw a revival of the Watson-Simmons compromise reservation..n Article X discarded vesterday.The attitude of those Senators

who want the treaty ratified in anyform despite the President was

berought forcibly to the attention ofthe Senate yetserday by SenatorHenry F. Ashurst. of Arizona.

"'Where is the peace treatyasked Senator Ashurst. "Why isthere no vote upon this treat3s ?E'ighty-two Senators want a treaty.Are eighty-two to be overridden byfourteen? I am just as much op'-posed to a White House irreconcil-able am I am to a Lodge Irreconcil-able. I want the Senate to do itsduty regardless of Mr. Wilson'sviews. Mr. Lodge's views of Mr.Hitchcock'. views.

Time Te ep Piagpeaing."tin behalf of the American peo-l

pie I ask for action. I demandthat the politician. who are nowscreening themselves behind thistreaty come. forth.

"it is time we stopped pingpong-ling great questions in this chain-ber. It is time to call the roll sothat the Americas people may knowwho Is responsIble, for the death ofthe peace treaty."As a friend of the President. am

one who ham loyally followed him.I solemnly declare to him: If youwant to kill your own child be-eause the lienate straightened itscrooked limbs, you must tak'e theresponsibility and accept the ver-diet of history."

HARM TO FOREIGNERSBerlin. March I1. -- President

Mbert has iassed a rigorous procla-mation declaring the governmentwill not hesitate te punigh efendersgulty of attacks upon foreiga mis-soen.

Ehe proclamation followed re-per.te from Weaits of as attackupeg a Frnh party. One of theFroemen was hilled by a mob of

twupooe~ The rmnade' er-readered. The1 peegte acessd the

* ishi t eeahien. membera ot theavete -- tp l~gheteglseeaUe a e

Majort of CoFor25PerCentOpposes Cuti

Settlement of the bituminous coaleontroversy again has been put upto President Wilson.The 'coal commission of three,

created out of the beat of the No-vember strike, has failed to reacha unanimous verdict. Instead, twosets of recommendations. one sinedby two commissonens, Henry [.Robinson for the public, and Rem-'brandt Peale for the operators, andthe other by John P. White for theminers, will be blahed before thePresident for reconciliation or ac-ceptance as the basis of final ad-justment.The recommendations of Robinson

and Peale went to the White House

107 CONVICTEDIN H.C. L.FIGHT

Palmer Announces FiguresShowing Progress To-

ward Lower Pricus.Prosecutions instituted by the

Department of Justice in its cam-

paign against the high cost of liv-ing now total 1,046, A. MitchellPalmer. attorney general, an-

nounced yesterday. Of this number.Palmer said, 107 convictions havebeen obtained. In 754 additionalcases indictments have been re-

turned and the defendants are

awaiting trial. The sugar prosecu-tions, which have been started un-

der the Lever act, total 236, of whichall but twelve have been broughtunder the profiteering sections.The department also announced

the following figures on the quan-titles of foodstuffs seized or forcedon the market under Federal super-vision: Sugar, 841,583 pounds; eggs,6,342,425 dozen; butter, $9,067pounds; cheese. 263,013 pounds;..poultry. 203.786 pounds; cannedgoods, 26,066 cases and five carloadsof apples.

(l'dldi ledger serrice.)

LA FOLLEITE MAKESBID FOR DELEGATION

Madsisea. Win. March ..ator La Follette's platfoem wasmade public here today in the guiseof instructions to "La Fallotte Re-publican" candidates for the Repub-lican delegation from Wlbconsin.The platform denounces the

peace treaty and the league of na-tions as it stands, demands Immedi-ate restoration of free speech, freepress and assembly, and opposes"compulsory. military service intimes of peace."

Johnson's PresidentialCampaign "On" in Earnest

ifBy Herald Leased Wire,)New York. March 11.-William M.

Bennett. who is to 'supervise theNew York campaign of SenatorHiram W. Johnson for the Repub-lican nomination for tIle Presidency.said today that from now on untilthe primaries there will be almostnightly meetings in every district,and that a big squad of speech-makers will be constantly at work.The California Senator is to speak

in Cooper Union March 25, and thenmake a speaking tour of the State.after which he will tour New Jersey.

Villa Releases AmericanEngineer Captured on Train

Francisco VIlla has released Jo.-seph Williams. the AmerIcan en-gineer of the American Smelting andRefining Company, who was cap-tured by a Villa band in an at-tack on a train near Chihuahua,the State Department was advisedyesterday from Torreon.Williams wasn said to have re-

turned sa'elv to Chihuahua City.P

Washington ClergyIn Carnpaign

Of LivingA union of government and1

churoh took place yesterday after-noon in the offices of Howard E.Figg, special -assistant attorneygeneral in charge of the govern-ment's anti-high-price-campaign.when a number of clergymen, rep-resetng a. many religious denom-inatIons, were called into confer-ence to discuss ways and means foradvancing the government's pro-gram.,Those who attended were:'Toe Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding; Dr.

U. G. B. Pierce. Unitarian Church;Dr. Charlen Wood, Church' of theCovenant; Dr. Earle why, Ver-ment Avenne Christian Church: Dr.J. Franklin Span. Morth Otmu,Avenue MothedIst Chareb; Di. a-vii Ramss Cewelt, TrIgity &bUnal Chaueb, and Dr.. GeM .

ymf Miam asnet Chelin

WagebIawwaen Miners' Hurn

yesterday.White's minority opia-Ion probably will be submitted" to-Qay.

d oswee weant d-een-..Both reports provide for a basis

of adjustment far beyond the wageincrease suggested by Dr. Harry A.Garfield. former (uel administrator.and forecast an increase in the cestof coal to the Amerioaa oonsumer.

It was appaibat that no settle-meht will be reached that does .otcarry authorisation to the operatorsto boost the -price of coal in orderthat wages can be increased and an-oth'er strike averted.Recommendations of Robinson and

Peale may be semmatised as fol-lows:An increase in wages of 26.8 per

coat.No reduction In working hours.No wage advances to be applied

retroactively.The operators to continue to use

the check-off system for the collec-tion of union dues.

Speelal Commission Urged.The wage differentials in dispute

in the Central competitive fields.Pennsylvania, Ohio. Indiana andIllinois. to be worked out by a

special commission.White is understood to be hold-

ing out for the 31.6 per cent in-crease in wages suggested by Will-iam B. Wilson. secretary of labor.White's report also will combatvigorously the majority proposalthat miners are to receive no re-

duction in hours of work.The danger of deadlock is in the

question of hours and settlement ofthe dispute regarding the differ-entials.

(Public ledger Service.

SENATORS KEEPMUM ON COLBY

Committee Refuses to Dis-close Testimony of Army

Intelligence Men.The testimo4 of two more of-

Acials of the kilitary 1tai-ge.110 "Is ys-;Lae. esterday by the

For i1 omi-tefia. when the inv~stigation of thefitness of Bainbridge Colby to beSecretary of State, was resumed.The witnesses were Captain JohnB. Trevor. who was in charge ofthe Military Intelligence office inNew York during the war. andVictor Brager. who was employedin the office as stenographer anddictagraph operator.Members of the committee de-

clined to disclose the nature of thetestimony nor discuss the reasonsfor calling the officers.Concerning the possible effect

which the testimony thus far takenmight have on the action of thecommittee, no member of the com-

mittee could be induced to makeany statement. The fact that Un-dersecretary Polk's ad interimdesignation as Acting Secretary ofState must end next Monday. willnot influence the committee to makespeedier progress, it was stated.

Tugs Hasten to RescueStranded Liner EsperanzaNew York. March 1.--Tugs from

Progreso have gone to the aid of'the Ward liner Esperansa, ashoreon Madagascar Reef, off Progreso,Mexico. according to wireless mes-sages here today.

It was believed the crew of 106and the 25 passengers aboard theEsperanza. are not in danger. Thevessel's position was given as aboutfort'y-Ave miles out from the cityof Progreso.A wireless from the U. S. S. B.

steamer Tyee reported that she wassafely in tow of the ShippingBoard steamer Lake" Markham,bound for Delaware Breakwater.

E nlistedto Lower CostBy Pulpit Appealsernent's high cost of living pro-'grams and Mrs. W. E. Phamberlin,chairman of the church committeeof the women'a division. -were pres-

ent. .

One plan evolved at the confer-ence was the proposal to set aside

a certain Sunday for holding special

services to discuss from the pulpit

the high cost of living.These four subjects for discussion

were outlined by Miss Strauss:"Decrease demand to allow sup-

ply to catch up."Dieet buying to the =ecessaries

of life only, ead the manufacturers

will supply only that 49mand,

"Eliminate iflegltimate premge by

the use of the government esmplalntsard- against dealers..

."'en the heme on an ecqeigerama*

UPITIIEARINGVan Schaick "Squirms" atTunes Under Questioning

By Harrison.BRUCE CASE RELATEDPresident Admits DecisionWas Influenced by Pa-

dent's League.At the close of another two hours

of rigid cros-ezamination duringwhich the witness was made to"squirm" on more than one occasionunder Senator Nprlson's searchingquestions in the Senate's Inquiryinto school affairs yesterday. 'Rtev.John Van Schaick. Jr.. president of

the school board, emerged a triflemore ruffled than on the two pre-ceding days. He will resume thestand again today when the com-

mittee will go into the Moons case.

While the Bruce case occupiedthe attention of the Inquiry duringmost of. teh day. Senator Harrisonlaid great stress upon the failureof those members of the schoolboard who had voted against VanSchaick for president, to be reap-

pointed.The Senator endeavored to show

that the head of the school boardhad) influenced the justices of theDistrict Supreme Court in makingtheir appointments. In this he was

unsuccessful. Dr. Van Schalck main-taining ignorance as to what hadactuated the justices in making ap-

pointments to the board.Rev. Van Shaick was forced to

admit, by adroit questioning, thatthe action of the school board in theBruce case had been influenced bythe enthusiasm of the Parents'League. While the board was con-

sidering the charges against Bruce.he said, the league began a demon-stration. demanding a verdict in ad-vance of the evidence. and the boarddecided it was not for the cotidnongood to bow to such "noise andclamor."

Afteude I. opposed.Condemnation of Dr. Van

Schaick's attitude in "requesting"Supsettendent Thurston to ressais'Vway froji 1- 6enrd begringv dur-ag 4s.A Indicatedby the questions of Seator Harri-son- and other members of the com-

mittee who, while remaining quietduring most of the hearing, exhib-ited interest in this phase of thetestimony and were curious to as-

certain the motives which had ac-

tuated the head of the school board.Rev. Van Schaick's explanation

that he believed the absence ofThurston would have permitted thewitnesses to be freer In their testi-mony. did not seem to satisfy thecommittee. They wanted to knowwhether it was not in violation ofthe law to exclude Thurston fromthe hearings.Van Schaick admitted that it

would have been had it been otherthan a "request." He said he hadnever ordered Thurston to do any-thing. when Senator Harrison in-timated that the "request" was

really an order.It was at this point that both

questioner and witness lapsed intovernacular, much to the amusementof the audience.

Did Net "Staek The Cards."Senator Harrison asked if the

"cards had been stacked" againstThurston prior to the beard meet-Ing. Then. realising that the witnesswas a former clergyman and, per-haps, unfamiliar will1 such terms,endeavored to explain his meaning.IVan Schaick, joining in the gen-Ierpl laugh, waved his had depre-cat ingly, and said, "I get you. No,we never stacked the cards."Emphatic denial was reade by

Rev. Van Schaick that he had triedto influence Frailin Peyton, mem-ber of the board, to -vote with himon the Bruce case. He freely ad-mitted having written a letter toDr. H. B. Learned, another member.in which he said, among otherthings:

"I am sorry that Peyton kickedover the traces. He did a verystupid thing for such a clever fel-low. He did exactly what he prem-ised he would not do."He explained, however, that the

only promise he had extracted fremPeyton was a promise to act morelike a judge than a lawyer.

Attitude Is *zpmimed.The attitude of other members to-

wards Superintendent Thurstonwhen he was up for re-election wasexplained by Van Schaick.

Mr. Hamilton told me that Mr.Thurstom was not a fit man forsupbrintendent," he said. "He saidthat he was as good man, hut weak,and that he had to be beisterled lap.Mr. Daniel said he did not think Mr.IThurston was just'the ma for theIplace, but that he was the best man'available at that tima ad shouldbe retained.

"Mr. Iarner said that W. Thur-ston was not a strat man. butIwas safe; that he h esi.a fewIyears as suprist t.na thatIhe should be giren daa unityIto mnake good. Mr. (Ii~isaid

subsantillytie same - g . Lar-G(alliher. Daaibi Sd Erner are

the thing. ~ br

I~u~t iei ltil 4 th

bhed, he .aId is SS pUime

1ake 40Lee Angeles, C4L. Warsh 111.

Permer husbrad No. 1. aJe asattrnsey, while. former hsued"N,. played the roles of 4-fondant, In a suit brought hereby Mas. Ethel Rich to "eevorSU.0 from Robert 3, Rill. No.2. No. 1. Leon Semials, actedas counsel for Mr. Rich.

Mrs. Rich as she -gave themoney to N6. 2 during their mar-ried life. but that he has re-fused to return it since theyhave chosen separate ways.

IYERS SCORESCLERKS' UNIONAS DISLOYAL

Senator Says Empiqyes PutAllegiance to Labor

First.Members of the Federal Employes'

Union were denounced as "untrue totheir oath of allegiance to the gov-ernment" and accused of puttingloyalty to the American Federationof Labor above their obligations as

public servants by Senator Myers,of Montana, in the course of debateon the Sterling civil service retire-ment bill yesterday.

"I am not opposed to the Sterlingbill." Said Senator Myers, "but I feelthat government employes deservelittle consideration while they re-

main affiliated with the AmericarFederation of Labor or any outsideorganization which frequentlybrings them in' conflict with theiroath of a~legiance to tlhe govern-ment."There is no dodging the issue

During the coal strike last fall,which was a dastardly attempt ortheepart of a clique to impose theirwill on the country by starving andfreezing it. the Federal employesaffiliated with the American Feder-ation of Labor, paid their quota ofstrike benefit dues, although thePresident and the courts had de-nounced the strike as little short oftreasonable.

Says Umbin Cawes fusgn."710 Pdsral Suploues' Union

has a rule which it is digicult tcconceive of self-respecting men sub-mitting td. That is that a persononce affiliated cannot give up hismembership or his union obUga-tions unless he withdraws fromFederal service entirely."

"I deny that, the Senator is mis-informed." said Senator Sterling, ofSouth Dakota, author of the retire-ment bill.

"I have proof that cannot bedoubted." replied Myers. "in a let-ter written by a number of Fed-eral employes. to Van A. Zahn, sec-

retary and treasurer of FederalEmployes' Union, No. 2, In whictthey asked permission to resignMr. Zahn replied that they wereforbidden by the union constitutionto resign unless they got out ofgovernment service."

Sterling Dee Clerks."The Federal emp es are loyal

they do not strike and do not ac-knowledge any authority superiorto the government." interposedSenator Sterling."Some of the union locals have

a nonstrike provision," said Myersbut I understand there is a grow-ing tendency to eliminate this. Ihave no' objection to the Federalemployes unionizing, but I do object to theIr being affliated wittorganizations that frequently bringthemselves in conslict with the lasand the government.

**1his rule, against resignation ii

a degree of autocracy that amountJto slavery. Men and women whtare fed and clothed by the government are put In the posItion of meslating government decrees in paying strike benefits to outlaweestrikers."

SPURIOUS $20 BILLCIRCULATES IN EA51

A new clever counterteit $20 billa Federal Reserve note, has beetshowing up in large quantitielthroughout the East. the SecreServioe announced last night, Offi.clal warnIng has been issued.The note counterfeited is onie o

the New York Federal ReserviDank. The counterfeit is printed ottwo pieces of fine quality paperbetween which silk threads havbeen distrIbuted. The face of thbill Is a photograph, while the bacdis printe'd from an etched plate. Thifigures of the Treasury numnber arnmade by hand and excellently executed.According to' the Secret Service

the note carries check letter "C,'plate number 40. signatures of W

0. McAdoe. Secretary of the Treesury, and John Burke. Treasurer oithe United States, and the portr-auof ex-President Cleveland.

Tombsetone. Arts.. March It.-ThiState today rested. its oes againshN~rer 3. Wotna et of the de

readants in the Bishee' deportatio.eases to come to trips. The Itatioeyeed bred teetinya 6h a few

*wIgasse IJa en l show de'e a . gw..ed -L.

PAYIEWT 9OONGovernmet I -nnDed toCance Obigaions asSoon as Possibe.

SEES HARM IN DELAYPrompt Action ConsideredNecesary from=Economic

Standpoint.(Washingtes e.aM-Pmhie LedgerSerie.. Upesel CbIe Disateh.)

By CARL .W. AmCmmAi.London. March 11.-The -British

government has decided upon a pol-icy of wiping out all of its debts inAmerica and to the United Statesgovernment as soon as possible.While there has never been any

doubt in the minds of the authori-ties here as to eventual payments,this decision came as a big surpriseto Americans. because it was ex-

pected that Great Britain and theother allies would follow a differentpolicy-one of waiting-to see whatdevelopments would come in thenext few years.The British government, however,

has decided that from economic, aswell as political and moral, stand-points, the best policy is to pay itsdebt as soon as possible.

Pettey to be Permanent.This does not mean that Britain

can or will anticipate the maturityof its loans, but that the govern-ment will meet each obligation as itbecomes due.

Iepayment is not a matter of oneor even five years, but this decisionis to be followed from now on.This information came from an

absolutely reliable source. Thispolicy has been ofilcially decidedupon by the government. It will befollowed by the Treasury Depart-ment.When I made the irst inquries

British officials were astohished, re-plying that obviously, England ex-pected to repay its indebtedness toAmerica.

Admit New Debt Panley.When I pointed out that recent

interest due the United StatesTrsury was fundled. that therewas as impreson that the alliedgovernments would make no at-tempt to pay their war debts fora considerable period of years, theyadmitted that the British govera-meat's policy was to pay all obli-gations in America, promptly. Theyexplained furthermore, that the de-cision to meet the Anglo-Frenchloan was based upon this new policyof government in England.Americans were astonished. Even

the bankers expressed surprise.But all admitted that this policywas undoubtedly best, both forEngland and America.What actually caused the govern-

ment to adopt this policy is notentirely a matter of conjecture. Ob-viously the chief consideration musthave been that a policy of payingdebts promptly, as opposed to afinancial policy of "watching wait-ing." is much the sounder and willhave a much better effect, bothupon Britain's foreign standing andupon her domestic affairs.(Plble Ledger service. Special

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America Expected to NFeiseul, Arab ChieftaiTake Palestine, FaTheir Ruler, IndepeiFrench "Sphere of Ii

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TURIOIL OVERSUFFRAGE INDELAWARE

Legislature Called IntoSpecial Session by Gov-

ernor on "Dare."Dover. Dela., March 11.-It is the

hope and expectation of the suffra-gists that Delaware will be the

thirty-sixth State to ratify the equalsuffrage amendment.The legislature is called to meet

on March 22. the same day that thelegislature of the State of Wash-

ington is called. Washington is pre-pared to adopt the amendment at

once, but Delaware is in a turmoilover local politics and personal dif-ferences among Republican leaders.

It is not believed a vote will be

had on the amendment until well

along into April.State Agairnt Suffrage.

As the situation stands today.Delaware is against woman suffrage.There is little sentiment outside of

Wilmington in favor of giving thevote to women. enlargement of thecolored vote being the objectionurged.Up to this time no written pledge.

have been obtained by either sidefrom the legislators. Verbal prom-ises have been announced, and thosein most cases can be relied upon.But there are not enough votespledged so far to win.Gov. Townsend was "dared" to

call a meeting of the legislature tovote on suffrage.

Put Up to Wemsu.He asked the opinion of the wom-

en who comprise the dozes or soof suffrage associations in the Stateas to the outlook for the legislature.They said it was very bright.

"All right," said the governo* toa delegation of suffragists. "I willnot allow the State to be behindhand in that great race, so I will is-sue the call. summon the legislatureand you can do the rest."

(Public Ledger Service.)

Barr Heard at Cadsx TdiLParis, March 11.-Testimony of M.

Barrere. French ambassador to

Italy. occupied practically the en-tire time at today's session of thesenate, sitting as a court of justicein the trial of Joseph Caillaux. for-mer premier, charged with plottingto defeat France in the world war.

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G FRANECspouse Cause of En Who Helped Allenvored by Syriansident of the Proposifluence."nmLIA WUia.must leave Europe.take strong ground to that

4 soon as the opportunity anwufmaced,above mentioned effect.

For CivIisain's SeaAmerica has not been at wi

with Turkey. We are no party tothe present European nego

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regarding the Near East.Yet the United States Coverg-

ment feels that the interests dfinternational cvilization regnisthat Ottoman power be drive.forever from Constantinople. Thatincludes, of course, the expulainaof the Sultan from the Bosphor.

It is highly probable that thefirst diplomatic document to bearBainbridge Colby's signature d.Secretary of State will be a ring-ing pronouncement from PresidentWilson, outlining America's viewson the Turkish problem.

anmm over syses.To date those views have not been

ofcially called for by Great Britainand France, the two European powerschiefly at interest, but it is knownat the State Department that Ama-ican co-operation in the settlementis desired and expected.

It may become necessary for theUnited States to side against Francsin the Near Eastern controversy.France covets a sphere of influencein Syria, while Syria. with the sup-port of Great Britain, Is anxiousfor independence under the EmirFeiseul. son of the King of theHedjas, who Is said to have beenoffered the Syrian throne.The United States favors Syrian

aspirations for self-determination,Among othew thinss it was France's"imperziaNs 1 the NearEast that inspired P, e Wil-son's reference to the ofthe militarists in the present Frenchgovernment.

Fought With Am.sey.America would back Emir Feiseel

for another reason. If. as manypersons think, the result of the ex-pulsion of the terrible Turk fremEurope should precipitate a Moslemuprising, It is the opinion of theUnited States that the best man tograpple with it is the Arab chieftain,Feiseul, who helped Allenby recoverPalestine from the Turks two yearsago. Feisuel fought brilliantly forChristianity then and it is felt thathe can safely be relied upon to deso again, should the emergencyarise.Though the United States is pre-

paring to make her voice heard onceagain In Turkish affairs, there is noprospect that the American objec-tion to mandates in Constantinopleor Armenia will be abandoned. OurGovernment is anxious that orderlyand equitable settlements shalltake place in those places and InMesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine,but the mandate suggestion maybe regarded as dead beyond resur-rection.

Mamnate fer nummen.Washington has heard the re-

markable suggegtion that Ca=adamay be offered the mandate or man-dates which the United Statesspurns. It is whispered that ertalastatesmen In London and Paris haseconceived the possibility of "hu-miliating" this country for Its re-fusal to welcome a Turkish mana-.tory by offering "the other NorthAmerican power" the rejected op-portunity.The State Department is well

equipped to deal with the NeatEastern situation when It becomednecessary to do so. Chadles R.Crane, the new American ministerto China, Professor William Lina.Westerma== of the University ofWisconsin, and General Harbordmade tours of inquiry into theTurkish domains after the armi-~tic. and during the peace confer-jonce. Their reports, coupled withthe recommendations of Amas-dor Morgenthau, will form the basisof America's polIcy.

(PublIe Ledger srve.)

ATTEMPT TO ALTERARMY COURTS FALS.

An attempt to absend the armyreorganisation bill so as to pre-vide for the reform of the armycouibt-martial system failed In the,House yesterday, when the amend-meat wes ruled out on a point Oforder. Rereseetative Jehneen, 4fsouth bekota, who Introdueed the-amendmsent. appealed to the Mouse.hut the deceeion e thoechair was G.sustained by a Vets ,of ssventy-fogThe anmndment provie~s.ii

est. Ihat setelee .be ~tde es