The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 13, 1919, Page 1

GREET WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT AT N. P. STATION TOMORROW x THE WEATHER Fair tonight. THE BIS CK TRIBUNE [== BISMARCK, NORTH DION THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 1919." HOUSE APPROVES INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION BILL' AFTER HOT DEBATE RECALLING OLD “44” Steam Roller Rides Merrily Over Minority At-! tempt. to Increase :Membership of ‘ Board , From Three to Nine ct to Eliminate. the Emergency. The league majority in the house promptly voted down.a reso: lution introduced by Reishus of Ward, embodying a petition from M. P. Johnson’ of Tolley, former president of the North Dakota Equity and now'a member of its state executive committee, asking | that. a public-meéeting be held in Bismarck for the. discussion of Heuse Bill 17, the industrial commission measure; House Bill 18, ; the Bank of North Dakota bill, and other legislation carrying out | the league’s economic program. | The Reishus resolution asked that the chair name a committee} of three, two from the ma jority. and one from the minority, to urrange for‘a publi¢ meeting at the auditorium on the evening of February 25, and making ant? ppropriation of $100 to cover the oapenee ON THIRD READING H " House Bills.17 and 18, approved in committee of the whole in recess session in the morning and before the beginning of the new legislative day in the afternoon, and House Bill 49, similarly ap- proved, and which authorizes a $2,000,000 bond issue to provide capital for the Bank of North Dakota, were advanced ‘to the head | of the calendar and placed on third reading when the house con- vened at 2 o’clock. : A call of the house was made before the roll call began.on N 17, it having been discovered that three members were absent. The vote on 17, which may be considered an indication of the | final league and anti-league line-up in the house, was: 74 aye; 37 nay. Seventy-four votes constitutes a two-thirds majority. The two absentees, were Cleven of Ward and Kelder of Mc- Intosh. If. these regulars had been: ‘present the emergency clause | would not have been carried... :: i Amidst cheers. ing of feet from the floor of the, house, the: leries for points scored by the muna ald) ee and derisions for the efforts of the minority, every ‘a! tem nend*House Bill 17, creating a state industrial commission a three to manage all state utilities, was defeated in house committee of the whole this morning, and the amended bill, as reported in from:the state affairs committee, was. recommended F 'ARMER Ln iD AX: BILL BOO ST ED to pass. The league majority. ‘‘stuck,” not even wavering on Reis- | their, approval or, disapproyal before the law takes effect. hus’ motion that all‘of Section 8, the emergency clause, be stricken | out,in order that the people might have’an opportunity to EXPRESS | TO) $2,952, 798: } vy “The minority is attemptin, the‘hands of big business ; they’re attempting to handicap this ibill and the people. We want ‘immediate action,” shouted: Patterson, pf | | Renville, league floor-leader: “Why do you want immediate action,” asked Twichell of | “ll tell you: why—because you’re afraid to give the| Fargo. people a chance to vote on these “Mr, Lemke and every other leagne speaker who went up and down the state before election assured everyone that none of these schemes would be put into effect until the people had time to vote on them. They said the people auld have plenty of time to vote. you are secking to pass this bin ith an emergency clause which you gentlemen of the majority put into the constitution and -which would foreclude any possibility of the people's -voting.. ‘Under this emergency. clause the industrial commiss reauild get busy in 20 days, the money woul be spent, the people would be helple: (Continued on Page Two.) BOLSHEVIKI PLOT INCLUDES ~ THISCOUNTRY Prof. Dennis Tells Senate Mem-| bers This Is His Im- pression Washington, D. C., Feb. 13—Mem- bers of the Bolsheviki cabinet ‘in Rus-; kia were desctibed today by Prof. Den- nis, testifying at thé sénate’s inquiry énto lawless agitation in this country j “as fairly able men‘ who believe thet was the best way to bring about heay- en on earth.” “But their way to-heaven seems to be through hell,” commented Rep. Wal- cott of Delaware. Mr. Dennis said that the Bolsheviki throughout Russia be- lieve the end justified the means. Their theory, he said, might be expressed: “If you are not a Bolsheviki get out. If you work against us we will kill ou.” x Mr. Dennis said he was impressed that men ‘in position of power among the Bolsheviki were to a great extent Russian Hebrews, who had lived, in America a few years. “These men were the most bitter and jimplacable Bolsheviki in their belief to exterminate the bourgeois class. “Do you know of any effort to bring Eat meee panda into this country,” he “I could not go into court and arses it, but after going to, meet- ings in Chicago there is no question about the desire to bring about that scheme of government in America,” he replied. CROWDER REAPPOINTED. Bef hte Feb:| 13.—Major Gen- eral E. Crowder was nominated today by ‘Freldent, ‘Wilson to succeed ig to throw this state back into! questions, SPIRITED EQUITY MEET OF 1945 IS REGALLED TODAY 'Famous Loftus “Roll Call” of Reactionary General As- | sembly Mentioned j_ Although the Equity had hoped to rcomplete its state convention today, so general was the interest among delegates in the important league legislation under discussion in the house, that after a brief session in jthe morning, when the report of the committee on committees was approv- ed and committees were notified and set to work, adjournment was taken until 4 in the afternoon. At 7 in the; j evening another session will be held, | but there is so much unfinished bu: ness that it probably will be necessary | to extend the work over apother day. | Some interest may develop over the election of officers. The nominat- ing committee will have its slate ready for the opproyal of the convention this evening. Some terms ‘on, the State board expire, and contests for these places is possible. All of the committees present their reports at the evening session, and Governor Lynn J. Frazier addresses the convention. Reference to the fact. that just four years ago George Loftus had from the same platform called the roll of recal- citrant legislators who had refused to give the farmers of North Dakota the terminal elevator legislation they de- manded was made by Equity, speak- j divided property into three classes, to! ers who addressed the opening session of the state convention here this morning. Today North Dakota is om the verge of bonding for sive millions for a series of elevators and mills. The Loftus roll-call, made in the convention hall of the Bismarck Com- mercial club during the session of 1915 is historic. It almost precipi- tated a riot at the time, and it fed fuel to the flames which finally, two years later, burst out in the conflag- ration now “known as the Nonpartisan: league. The morning’s speakers were J. M. Anderson, president: of the Equity exchange at St. Paul; Anthony Wal- ton of Minot, president of -the state society; former Senator D. H. Ham- flton of McHenry and Speaker L. L. Stair, ‘President P.-R. Fields of the Bismarck Commercial club delivered an address of welcome. A fight on M, P. Johnson of Tolley, (Continued on Page Three.) PER ANNUM IN. "00 POT, CLASSIFICATION LAW)2! i Agricultural Tiitds “G Go in Witt in With. Railways’ ‘and; Public Utilities at Full and Actual Value— Split on One-Man T: Tho assessed valuation of farm | scheme were Drown, Mees, Mostad, | | lands in North Dakota in increased from $221,459,525 to $730,819,841, and the farmer's annual bill for state taxes from $885,836 to $2,952,793 in Senate Lill 43 as passed by the sen- ate in amended form this morning. Originally this bill, which reclassi- fies property for purposes of! taxation, | be assessed at 100, 60.and 40 per cent. Latero unused :lands, which had. been in the7100 per cent class, were re- duced to Class 2, going in at 80 per cent with the lands under cultivation. ; This morning the bill was amended to wipe out the third classification entirely, combining classes one and two, under a 100 per cent assessment, and making class three class two. One-Man Tax Bill. By.a, vote of 28 to 20 the senate this morning adopted the majority report of the committee on taxes and tax ‘laws, favoring the passage of the one- man tax commission Dill. Leaguers who voted with the minority against the one-many commission and for the retention of the present three-man ‘board. The leaguers who joined with the minority in opposing the one-man EX-PRESIDENT T GUEST FOR FEW 'ax Commission Bill Stenmo, Storstad, Welford and Zie man. The tax commision bill comes up for third reading Friday. mended to throw | sin with/railways and other pudlic utihties undéf a 100 per cent cl¥ssification, passed the house! with a solid league ‘vote’ back of it. As it now stands all land exclusive of structures, bank stocks, flour» mill, buildings and improvements on city lots used for business purposes, rail- ways and other public utilities are classed in the first division, to be assesed at 100 per centrof their true and actual value, which fs 3 1-3 times the amount of the present assessment, of farm lands. In the second division are placed agricultural tools and implements, au- tomobiles and other vehicles and} buildings on’ city lots used as homes. These are assessed at 50 per cent of their true and actual value, which is 2 1-2 times the present ‘rate. Jacob- sen of Mott, usually with the minor- ity, voted with the majority on this bill, on which the roll call was 34; ayes to 14 nays. Senate Bill 44 was under considera-; (Continued on Page Two.) 0 BE CITY'S MINUTES WHEN NO. 3 STOPS HERE FOR EVENT | Bisnfarck and the visitors William Howard Taft and the within ‘her’ erate should give other speakers of League to Enforce Peace a qousing reception when they arrive here Fri- day noon on No. 3. This tour which is unique in the annals of American his- tory is to take a month and will 1 be devoted to arousing public opinion on the question of enforcing a -world peace Ag dearly purchased in the recent world war. The first stop after New York was"Boston. ‘Fhen came-a* long jump to Chicago and Minneapolis: President Taft will go from Bismarck to Portland, Ore. Speakers on this tour include: . William Howard Taft, James W. Gerard, Dr. Lawrence Lowell, Mrs. Philip Moore, presjdent of the National Council of Women; Frank P. Walsh, former joint chairman of the war labor board, and Henry, Van Dyke, former minister to the. Netherlands. It is a rare opportunity to hear from Mr. Taft’s lips | ij ist what a league of nations means to the future ee: and pros- perity of the world. Let Bismarck’s reception be-#. sso one! “Tihanking depat PRICE ae CEN TAFT SPEAKS AT. CONFERENCE IN MILL CITY Duty of Demoeracy in Estab- lishing World Peace Discussed | ARRIVE HERE TOMORROW | GETS BIG DEMONSTRATION, St. Paul, Feb. 13.—Former President Taft. received here what some of the senators de- | .clared was the most historic dem- ‘onstration ever accorded a dis- tinguished American at the state capitol building, “God has given this‘: nation,” said the ex-president, “the great-: est power on earth. We have no right not to use it for the protec- tion of’ the weaker powers of the earth and to prevent the hideous conflagration of war.” Checring and flag waving con- tinued until the former president left the chamber. Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 13.—Relig- {ion and social progress were the gen- eral subjects disc | the sessions of the League to Enforce ; Peace. | Former President William Howard ‘aft, who spoke at the opening ses- sions, was to speak this afternoon on the subject of the responsibility of the American democracy in relation to | peace. Most of the speakers will leave for Fargo and Bismarck this evening. Henry Morgenthau, former ambassa- jor to Turkey, is also on the program. Permanent organization of the northern district of the league to en- {force peace was perfected here today ‘after addresses by former President i (Continued on Page Chree.i |\CHARGE BANKER WITH ~ TAKING $250,000 OF FUNDS | | Pittsburgh, Feb. 13.—With the ar- rest of J. F. Swartz, ier, charged with embezzling $250,000 of its funds, ‘the Park bank, one of the leading finan- cial institutions of the east end, was closed this morning. It was announced the state bank examiner had been re- posted receiver. The bank’s statement lon January 31 showed deposits of SOE, 550. veral hundred depositors gathered Yat the bank doors. Police reserves i Were called, but_up to noon the crowd ‘hind caused ho disorder. A to police reports, Swartz jattem) suicide when officers arriv- ted at his home.« He is reported in a Serious condition. ~ The bank was closed by the state A statemeht is- sued by the president of the bank said the Amotint iniasing comprised between | $75,000 and $80,000 in cash and $180,- 7000 in unattherived notes. He said there would. be little toss to depositors. | OF BIG BUSI Being Waged Upon Townley Compares Lincoln; Bill Lange versities. The moment a man in one of higher salary. If Doe Ladd could have béen big business would have had hint Dey” discourse. These are some gems from Eovethin: Brad DECLARES IT CHIEF EXECUTIVE DECLI 1$ NOTHING BETTER THAN TOOL NESS OF NATION Shows That He Is Heart and Soul Behind Fight Supt. Minnie Nielson— Governor to God and r Let Down Hard But Proves He Is a Good Sport. Our city schools are nothing “more than mills grinding out jcheap labor for the interests and big business. Big business controls our public schools, our colleges and uni- of our colleges bécomes;,worth j enough to big business he is lured away from the state byia bribe bribed or bluffed or hired away. long’ ago. “Lincoln xf “{ was told I was to speak on democracy in North Dakota. I 5 dent Wilsbn Poirt Out . have really come to. believe we are going to have democracy in North Dakota especially after today when the new organization was started to back the men up in the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Nonpartisan League. From thé comments of the fair-minded ‘liberal press around the country and from letters that have been received from the progressive men from the different parts of the ination, people are beginning to realize that here in North Dakota {we have a real democracy, or a government tending toward real ieee | “For years a bitter controversy has {raged over control of our public |schools. Shall our schools be admin- | istered s factories, to.turn out cheap | workers for. big busingsa, or as edu- cational institutions::)'There is no question about the way: her are con- GERMANY MUST OBSERVE RULES a is coatgellag tiny ware OF ARMISTICE ' cy ea beressivs man on“fhe fadalty ‘of the! : educational institution, why someone \Premier Clemenceau and Presi-|comes along with lots more ‘money than the state can pay and that man jis-hired away.’ As for DroLad@ being offered a higher salary, perhaps you have heard he may, as Ihave said: it a great many times,, if\he: could:;be., | Dought or bribed for a, Bigher, salary Necessity + period. ed this morning ‘at } ode |Expécted to dioawe Brest This! Week But Will Return | About March 15 rr | i eae | Feb, 13.—In a written reply ‘to the French society, President W {has made known of his intention to {turn to Paris and that he epts the | | suggestion that a great public meeting be arranged for to celebrate the com | pletion of the work, He phins to leave {Brest Saturday for home and to re- {turn out March 15. He believes that the, conference can complete its work {by ine 1. The soc j began its se 8 ~ It was hoped to reach a final adjustment at today’s session. It may be possible to subinit jthe final plan by Fri The supreme war council has recid- ed that the armistice will be renewed on Feb, 17 for a brief be renewed from time {to time to e Germany an opportu- jni ith the terms. It will | provide that Germany. must cease hos- tilities against the Poles. Plans will be made for framing an armistice that will last until formal peace is made. The terms may provide for the demobi- lization of the Germany army. Pre- mier Clemenenceau made an impr: i speech before the war council it ep be taken to curb the f Germany. President Wilson also opinion that the terms laid down must be complied with exactly and that any breach would justify a continuance of the war. He is reported to have said that he would even favor ordering the} ; American troops to take up arms again. The agreement by the committee on international labor legislation of the peace conference to accept article 4 of the British draft measures. marks the yon the league of nations; j with Germa {passing over safely of an | which the labor leaders expected would | provoke a bitter contest. as it is the most radical of the agreements or- ganized labor is seeking to grasp on the peace conference. This article provides that the repre- sentatives of government. employes, und working people shall be entitl to speak and vote independently with- jout regard to the views expressed by representatives of other nations. The rapid progress made on the rest of the British draft into which will be incorporated features of the French plan, appears to warrant the belief (Continued on Page Three., WEIGH 1,500,000 CHILDREN IN YEAR) Washington, Feb. 13.—More than one million five hundred thousand chil- dren have been weighed and measured since the children’s years campaign, was inaugurated by the children’s bureau. than any other state. Indiana, Minnesota and’ North Da- ‘kota have returned cards for more than: one-third of: their. children... . | better educations. | which to live. obstacle | [PRESIDENT _ HOME SOON! he would have been gone ‘lon| [1 have talked! a’*good deal’ tipda thé! | Schoo] sytem) of: North Dakota, ‘s- pecially about the-advancement made. in our rural schools and I always say, a good word for these rural schools. I appreciate very much that the farm- érs of our state have waked up to the fact that our boys and girls need In order to haye democracy in our state we have got | to have the boys and girls of our rural “| districts just as well educated as the and girls in the city. With better education in our rural ols, to afford opportunity for ev- boy and girl in the state, there can be no question about democracy in the state of North Dakota. Educa- tion will bring democracy quicker than anything else. We will have a bet- ter democracy, without any question, in our state, and a better, state in: Just as soon as we suc- ceed in North Dakota every other state will take up the movement, be- cause they are aways willing to better their conditions, and we believe and T am satisfied every member of/the leg- islature is satisfied that by. emacting , the progressive measures before the legisclature now and putting them into operation we will benefit the state and benefit every citizen of the: state and make the state a “better place in which to live, and after all that is the great thing. because that js about all we get our of life,” Bill Langer Good a Bill Langer last night proved him- self a good sport. At the end. of his talk, Président Townley, after comparing Frazier with Lincoln and with God, and de- claring that North Dakotaff like a sec- ond Illinois, would give a son of the soil to the nation as its biggest man in its greatest hour of need, the speaker declared there had been in |the service of the league for the last two years or two year and a half a native son of North Dakota who also possessed the qualities of Lincoln. He then went on to describe this farmer boy, born in poverty, born to years of struggle in his early youth, out imbued with an amibition which carried him throgh, which impelled him to seek more learning in letters and law in the great universities of our country, and which brought him back, after his suprs were won, to see what could be done for his home state. Townley told how this man had served the league and the state for the paltry sum of $250 per month; how he had toiled fourteen and six- teén hours a day, and how he had, during the present sé€ssion, been a center about which all the work of the legislature revolved. Langer was standing in the rear of the hall, in plain view. The decription fitted him to a tee. Langer’s friends were preparing to greet the final men- tion of his name with a demonstra- tion, and then when the name fell Langer but Bill Lemke. ~~ Lemke was not in the hall. “adele: gation was dispatched to his room for him. Lemke was reluctant even after good 8} lete by literally picking up the Bill and carrying him to : (Continged on Pass