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Associated Press 1n exclusively eruitisd o the use for republication of all news redited to ft or not otherwise credited D th's vapor and also lvcal me¥ ab! - erelm D TREATY AGAIN. day set for reconsideration of Ve arrived ity of rilles in the Senate at last after a week and of lenting the arguments in their true the way for the President with fying moves by rests abroad. all the idea and smoothing over The usval uncer- ¢ exists the foi- | g the letter of the President in h he iflcation. in Senate, even expressed a willingness to Germany jarguments of } Hitcheock ol there are predictions become We —very- the vations, but that ratification will within a short time. \of senatorial predictions with program a are ch is practically impossi- becapitulate the ideas of the dif- as it tasenators as they are expounded e\press. The reporter who looks ratification is liable his news- arably upon is days to pervert ing sense to a policy the editorial by those who think as newspaper does, Another dings for similar reasons and a most hopeful interview upon rospects of ratification. legter Grey N atilarge and calculated to give niteds States an insight into for- even though unoffi- its verging approaching he does, ov and giving the views. reverses of addressed to iewpoints, character, undoubtedly had upon \the Senate. The hint residemt that he was prepar ume some reservations in the Treaty as published will aid ratification also. ot win emough of the 5 to the minority side of to gain large vote neces- However, which- of the Senate is by d ac- re- it reserva- in the the r approval. the ballot be well B it would 1o take a voie, senseless the arguments that have been ed from the floor of the Wash- Debating Political Club arly a Talk we must A fould be le t a vain and repeti- and year. little of it, reatly appreciated by a settle- into their finally followed by a who to even if e fore hope see it must go the issue is or Hitchcock has an unusual of the foreign willingness upon to a reservation to Article anation of the effect and lItaly might lans on the Continent and that in idea the that his to England, have terri- kening of Article X. will guar- at we will be unwilling to in- with conguests that knit nations might be consid- 1t does not appear that he correct in his assumption that bbing is the plan of the three he might does not any those but it wish preizn powers, rar from wrong hough, that we to Ih tervitories as pro- the foreigners vant to take over. ‘‘Hands ope antagonists, able with is the argument of the even al a time jle are to lay our hands urope Judicially ght be hture war , we would 5 the most effect. exercised this thing that into which. 4t the would willing- ou political Balkans whi- be drawn by and the war, commercial An fuse ed rightfully: might set the fuse affair in to the last an affair in the 1o the next v which would find it hard entions we to kecp out. despite our The allowance bing anywie by ates. which is fully preparcd an unprejudiced manner, rt the festering which ulii- ould mean war . fsuments upon the Treaty aie stale; there can be no mor until the When N them issue is = cople it is evident is—that we may decide our shall cagerly the polls, w: and The thing opportunity. vote have h the subject Scnate do the same At onec NY AND PROPAGANDA, y is not slow to follow up tage that sho fecls that she telling the world of the t was should she the cominz upon Ieliver handed 18 to pris- of here as war-cul- cre admitted a c and rollow, Berlin would that an uprising in throughout the country the statement that the culprits would bend tozether the political fa of Bol- distrust of there is reason in making martyrs out of tions and aid the spread Ax much as we comes we are obliged to admit that shevism. every statement that out in the the there are a few grains of truth delivering vil- which does not the Allies should that the > Lo against the fact lains of war al- ter the that have them for trial and Ger- man people should be mad realize the of offense that them. enormity the against the, We with the result deliver rather socicty would cheerfully must have those .men. fiend and face what is coming with the best Justice must attitude that accomplished we may. be whateverf its cost. we hope that we make it cost as little Meanwhile, in following up the pre- veritable emitted may as possible. cas- liminary statements ade of argument has been by political leaders in Germany, its very volume, is de- Noske makes dire thinzs to upon the the calls for the Bauer which, through styuctive to its purpose. a statement if the promising Allies insist the which leaders, vein. the workd carrying out of article ~in Treaty of Peace surrender of certain also falks in similar lesser: and tales are told of or- ganizations to protect Hindenburs, et al. We have heard all of fhis be- it has a familiar tang toa.world which was “fed up” propaganda long Dbefore the which marked the failure of a publicity cam- lights howl fore. on armistice paign. ) The attitude of the leaders of Ger- man might lead suppose that these people are not as far removed the old order of things, which we thought we had up- set, as they might be. Their jealous guardianship of the junkers is a littlé too overdone for the comfort of the world which has not lost its suspicion they government us to from of Germany. Mayhap are sim- minions of the militaristic party, arip be ply until may that holding on a new taken by Whether junkers or low our trials of thd¥ German leaders them. Then of party. bolsheviks fol- we the we must try care, if forced new par which sprung Meanwhile the present German made its argument it shut in war, can take to. has np. z0v- has 1t that ernment is time up. LABOR AND POLITIC The American Federation of Labor is"deserving of congratulation upon its decision to actively enter the fleld of politics in an effort to choose offic holders who are not enemies of labor. The same organization might prove a it be suc to over-abundance of with the detriment, should essful, the ccuntry in un selfishness in its choice, sult that the public would be deprived of the rights that are due it. There i the axiom, however, that no organiz tion based on selfishness alone can last point. which of organized its own re- Ve would la- beyvond a certain mean the disruption bor should it attempt to play 1o too great an' extent Should the conservative ele- zame. through politics ment, believing in a policy let live, gain control through force of the ballot, the country would of live and the might be in a lose nothing and tion to profit a great deal in its office- posi- bolders. he politics fact that There twenty Federation has been a factor in for some time. despite the it is a minority element is probubly not more than who be- The labor- per cent. of the voters organizations. be sense of the long to labor other eighty per cent. may ers. in the strict word, but organized. The minoriy been able are not has political element nevertheless, to sway parties, with the votes that it commands. Gompers has force in Washington. one and been a to whom every who the politician listen one is very likely to be followed by politically ambitious. In the 1 cent railroad certain group of Federal employes, known as to controversy a Congressmen. attempted frame an railroad bill. heard. and anti-strike law the A for heavy footstep was one. Gompe blocked the of ing anti-sfrike bill provision the Cummins rightfully or wrongfully. When anti-sedi- as you choose to look at it tion legislature was considercd. to be aimed aguinst the “Reds.”” Gompe stepped in and said that the legisla- tion inimical There n thé part of ( proposed was 10 labor has been a reversal of apinion ngress Labor unit 1a question is a of the country and deal and sho The assuredly have a square is. is labo of veady the million in should it willing to give the rest people af the United States, ninety number, a square deal gain Upon this quesiion depends the ultimate de- absolute control of the offices” cision as to the success of the “Labor Party” which effect, all, committee will be. in no the the purty at as we are told by considered ‘bi-partisan’ which has matter. that a platform would be adopted, the union men of each locality with the strongest party to nominate candi- working NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9,” 1920 amount of Justice to her conteution | dates: The policical faith makes no | be the candidates’ { labor that decides the difference, it will attitude toward vote of the o:ganization. self, might indicate that selfishness is prime We that it not This, in it- the motive. hope does vartous of be that In the privileges bound to and lines and the ¢ that all of rights es there are parallel angles. many un right In the latter a wise choice as to prin- many are ciple must be made, a choice unbiased by It may be premature to suppose that the Ameri- can Federation of Labor will succeed in its objective, it may not be giving the organization its due to consider that it is going to act with seifishness providing that it does trol. But. assuming that with propriety endancy in and by it, it mn unless any prejudice of class. assume it attain con- act the ; local, does and does politics, until all officials are state federal choscn t choose its path with care would be disrupted power. volicy would into the fleld active ag- gr on the part of others, ninet: million of them, and labor would con- trol the country but for a short time. No ane, it by its own grasping for ts force sion no class. and organized labor is a class, may “grind its axes” on the United States for too lang a period. Coalition of the present duy parties would result and labor would be driv- en from its throfne by the combined efforts of unorganized labor. The very conditions that laber claims it is organized to fight, an ascendancy of . Would exist, there would be an organization fight labor. Mean- while labor succeeds in getting many conce: clas to indeed of politicians power. sions from a Congress who fear its voting There are few legislative ar- guments of great moment that are not interrupted, finished, by is heard Re- alfke, and disgust of and often Gompers. His voice publican and Democrat heeded, sometimes the gencral public. by to- the FACTS AND ' FANCIES tzerland ex-King Con- stantin savs “Greece got nothing by icking to the Allies.” Anvhow, Greece did not get spilled.—Memphis Commercial Appeal. Up in Sw In boosting Governor Kdward d- wards for ihe democratic nomination for the presidency. Chairman Cum- mings: seems to bhe raising Ned. Portlund Press. g ar happy Philadelphia Most of them present. Ledger. mediums Public What a slogan it would mak; “Vote for Hoover and the full sugar- Lowl!"—Boston Herald Rhode Island determined to find out whether the 15th amendment is not almost as debatable as Article X. —Washington Star. ! If tory sional vou don't know vou don't read Record. —Sadannah scientist nas discoversd can travel half a thus beating the United States mail ed instances. — Dealer. hat the jazz Congres- News. A snail day that a seven known record- Plain mile in n in several leveland Considering the negotiable value of the German mark. those with ten- pfennig pieces in their pockets would better keep them for souver Hartford Times. London will now learns that the aliies demand that Holland keep the ex-kaiser. The Allics apparently are determined to be obeved. — Kansas | City Star. | i i This congress has | far 61 investigalions. ber may reach 161 dential campaizn zates better Springficld 1uthorized the 0 and before opens. than it Republican. num- the presi- It investi- legislates, — BY MELLSTOCK CROSS AT THE YEAR'S END. Why i S That After 20 the voufh und east roud now went on a he brought way a mirth, sorrow Painted upon his brow: Why go the east morrow back road now Why go the north re 2 Torn. leaf-strewn, as foeman— Once edging fields yeomen-— - Stalwart peers of the plough: Why go the nerth road now ? ad ir now scoured by of my forefolk Why Thenee Zo the west came road now ‘0 she, bosom-burn- g, Walcome She sl Why s With joyousness returning. eps under the bough: 0 the west road now? Why That the south road now? way marched they some are for- zetting, . to the moon ting Stark left. past loves who have fa Why go the south ed their road now Why White g0 any road now ! stands the handpost onbhearers. alt!™ is the word farers ng on Whither and How, 2o any road now? for brisk for wan-cheeked Such are for new feel now: t Yea, there be By thess ways, I trow! They are for new feet now. THOMAS HARDY, in the Fortnightly Review. | plenty o, g0 hereafter 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date) 1595 clerk at Co.'s, received a which was arranged by Mrs, Ashley, last evening on the occasion of the second anniver: of their marriage. About 15 couples invaded his home on Franklin sircet. and the social time. with whist as the chief amuse- ment, was supplemented with a bountiful collation. The management of suburban electric lines fully referred to New Brituin man- agers for valuable pointers as to how electric cars are operated successtully during and after heavy snowstorms. W. C. Hur ord has recovered from his attack of the grip. Herman Fleischer has purch house and lot on Osgood Hill John R. Black. Mr. and Mrs. entertaining Mi Talcottville. * 1. D. Penfield. probate court clerk, who was slightly indisposed Saturday, was able to be at his office today. he king.bolt of M. J. Begleys wagon broke at the corner of Beaver and Broad strect this noon and Ar, Begley and the contents of his w were thrown' out into the snow. SERBIAN WAR HERO GIVES TALK AT “Y” Col. William H. Cressy, M. D., Makes . G surprise, George cock & Ashley, the Hartford are respeet- sed a from Rawlings Keeney are of Stercoptican Lecture to Large - Gathering. Al the Sunday afterncon services at the Y. M. C. A. yesterday Colonel Wil- liam FH. Cressv of the Royal Serbian army, at present traveling for the Serbian Iielicf Committee of this country, zave a talk on YHeroic Ser- bia™ to a group of seventy-five young men. In his lecture Colonel Cressy expressed Serbia’s part in the World war and the present nced of money, food and clothes Colonel Cressy said that he would leave it to the audience to say they cared to make any donations toward the cause. Secrctary Louis Bruem- mer explained that while it was not customary to take up collections at the association /gatherings. he would gladly do it if the audience favored the idea. The collection was taken and the money was sent by Mr. Bruemmer to the Serbian Relief Com- mittee Dr. Cressy explained that people in this country did not that Serbia was our little ally in late war and even now there are many who do not know the geo- sraphical location of the country. Serbiu’s slogan throughout the war was to surrender to no one but God, he said. Austri demanded every- thing. even Serbia's freedom in 1914, and while the little country was forced to concede nime of the twelve demands, her liberty she refused to surrender. As a result Austria en- tered Serbiz. killing men and driving people from their homes: ruining everything within reach. but worse still leaving in the army’'s wake the dreaded tvphus which claimed about 180.000 inhabitants. FORMULATE PLATFORM of many know the National Conference Women of Inter-Church Movement Holds Final Session ‘Today. Washington. Feb, %.—Formulation of a platform embodying the principal aims and conclusions agreed upon during the three days’ sessions. mark- ed, the final day of the national con- ference of women of the inter-church world movement here today in which representatives of 28 denominations faiths participated. A message. containing, the constructive plans out- lined by the conference will be sent to church women throughout the coun- try. he purpose of the conference was defined by speakers today as an effort to call all classes of women to definite Christian service, to bring to women where a sensc of personal re- sponsibility for the furtherance of Christianity and to spread the pro- gram of the inter-church movement for concerted action.and missionary work at home and abroad. and Frenchman Dealt With Leinently For Murder Feb. 9.—A French- man who was cenvicted in court her Jast week of killing an American sol- dier has been sentenced to a two-year term in prison. Lenicuey of the court was due to the fact that the mo- of the crime was jealousy under ircumstances in which a French usually aequits the accused, Naney. France, jury T /lech;v;'a;tdbt; Town IM BARNES has a ltitle house and lot on the edge of town down to- ward Willisville. He is ‘retired from the Navy going on ten but he still plays he's at sea. He has an old row boat out front Vit a garden .in it. and he culls “decks” and his win- dows “‘ports.’” He's pretty happy all day long in-his garden. whittling boats or talking with Mrs. Jim Junior about his son who is away at sea. ‘Whenever there's a rally he sets on the platform with the speakers. Lveryone likes Jim Barnes and we eall him “Commodore.” years, fower his floors SRBHBHSBG :More Anniversary Sale 81x90 Standard Sheets, 12x36 Wearbest Pillow C < gbodebopokedo Rl Lot 1o - R R R R R 2L Lo T T T T o k& prices : 39¢ Heav SRR & 3-Picce Turkish Bath DRESS and scroll designs 10 to. 11 inches wide. vard. valuc ¢, value o9c. Wais jamas and \Women's $1.79 vard. values to $2.50. plokekateiedetele ottt etotteRlorot ) We Have Shattered Prices On Dress Goods---New Spring Wash Goods ---Domestics, Linens, Towels, Bed Sheets, Pillow Cases aud other House Hold Needs PATTERN TABLE CLOTHS— H Size, 70x72, sale price. $2.79 cach. value $3 ze, 12x7V2, sale price, $3.38 cach, value $3.95. ze. 70x90. sale price. $3.59 cach. valuc $1 Nize. 10x90. extra quality. sale price $3.95 cach. value § MERCERIZZED TABLE DAMASK—Splendid quality, sale price 88c vard, value $1.00. THOUSANDS OF TOWELS IN THIS SALE—\ alucslike these will go quick at the Sale Price. 89c¢ yard. value BLUE CHAMBRY GIGINGHAM—Only about a thou GOOD QUALITY GINGHAMS—In plaids. checks. in Specials o $2.95. avy mercerized 50. J. .00, 39¢ Good \earing Huck Towels, 3 for 98c. + Turkish Towels 1.00 Extra Large Turkish ~ 35¢ Linen \Welt Toweling at 25¢ yard. Sets, $1.15 value. 98c set. 8 for 98c. owels at 78¢c each. VOILES—1.000 vards in this sale. plain colors. Choose now the makings of several Dresses at this sale. These \oiles are cito 98¢ nd THE McMILLAN STORE, Inc. “Always Reliable” For This Sale GOOD QUALITY LONG CLOTH—=Specially priced for this salc. Piece of 10 vards $2.98, value $5.90. BED SHEETS—Stock up on them now. 81x90 Pequot Sheets, sale price $2.88, values $3.50. 81x99 Pequot Sheets, sale price $3.39, vaiue $3 ale price $2.39, value. ses, sale price 44c cach, value 350, a large varie FRENCH SHIRTING MADRAS—Finc fast ‘color. woven cloth for Sale price, 69¢c yard. value 89c. GEORGETTE AND APPLIQUE VOILES—Handsome new spring tions. Sale price 98¢, regular $1.25 grade. ONE LOT WOOL DRESS GOODS—That you should not overlook RHODESIA POPLINS AND STORM SERGES—Sale pric Y T e T R e @@"@fififi##fii&fii&fifi#fi#@@%\#@'fi)fi@%fi@@##fi*#fl*fi## ancy stripes. checks PR EE £ g 1 all. Sale price, 28¢ vards in Sale price 39¢ yvd. Shirts. Blouses, Pa- and summer crea ole B ? at this special price, - $2.25 ard. vaiue $2.98. alotded G HERBERT HOOVER NO CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENCY; FAVORS NEITHER PARTY In Formal Statement Declares He Never l-_las Been As- pirant For Electiong Issues Must Be Clear Before He Would Pledge His Vote. eb. 4. —Herbert Hoo- night a statement d fining his attitude toward the presi- dency. He announced that he is not a candidute for the nomination and that no one is authorized to speak for him politically, If the League of tions is made an issue in the tion he suy that stunds for the sponse 1o reglests that legiunce to either one or the other of the great political parties Mr. Hoover says he will wait until it more defin- itcly appears what the party mana- gers stand for and will ‘‘exercise a prerogatve of American citizenship 2and decline to pledge my vote blind- fold.” His statement follows: “In order to answer a large of questions all at once let cmphasize that I have {aken a day off from the industrial conference in Washington to come to New York solely to aliend fo pressing matters in connection with the children’s re- licf. 1 want to say aguin: 1 have not xought and am not secking the presi- dency. 1 am not a candidate. T have no organization. No one is authorized to speak for me politically. “As an American citizen and of long ancestry. I am deeply interested in the present cal situation. My sincere and political desire is that one or both the great political parties will proach the vital issues which grown out of the war and new Wwith a4 clear purpose looking to the welfare of our people, and that cundi dates capable of carrving out this work should be nominated, Favors Proper Reservations. “If the (reaty goes uver to the pres- identiul election (with any reserva- tions necessary to clarify the world's mind that there kan be no infringe ment of the safeguards provided by our constitution and our nation-old traditions), then 1 must vote for the New York. ver issued last league. In re- he declare al- nu ber me by birth naturaily eriti- only of ap- have are he will vote for the party n- | party’ that stunds for the Leagu With it there is hope not only of th prevention of war but also that we can safely ecomomize in military pol- icies. There is 1 ope of earlier return of contiderce ard the cconomic recon- truction of the world. 1 could not vote with a party if it were domi ed by groups who seek to sei our constitutional guarantees for speech or free representation: whao hope to re-establish control of the vernment ror profit i ad privilege. “1 could not vote “ith a pariy i were dominated by groups who for form of sociaiism. whether it be nationulization of dustry or other destruction of indi- vidual initiative. Soth these extremes or open. are active enough in the country today. Neither of these dom- inations would enable ti ose construe. tive economic policies that will get us down from the unsound economic practices which of necessity out of the wa Nor would they secure the good wi to production in farme: and worke or maintain initiative of ou siness men issues look forwar not back it hope any in- srew our the The d, Danger of Minority Rule. ‘T do no¢ believe in more than two sreat (rtie: Otherwise tions of groups could, as in Furope, create a danger of minority rule. T do believe in party organization to subport great ideals and to clarify great issues and consistent pollctes, Nor can any one mman dictate the is- sues of great partics. It appears to me that the hope of a great majority of our citizens in confronting this new period tn Americn life is that the great parties will take positive stands on the many itsues that confront us, and will ‘select men whose character and associations will guarantee their pledges. ‘'l am beinz | definitely . | gers stand for, 1 must parties to dectare my allegiance to cither.one or the other. Those who know. me know that I am abe to make up my mind when a subject is ciearh efined. Consequently. until it more appears t party manua- xercise a pre- rogative of American citizenship, and i decline to pledge my vote blindfoid. I embarrassed combina- | ] i hope many “I am not unappreciative of the kind things that my friend have advanced on my behalf. Yet I they will realize my sincerity in not tying myself to undefined parti- | sanship.” 'Ask Red Crass to side | free | i literally ! lages camoufiaged | Rush Doctors to Galicia Warsaw, Feb. 9.— American Red Cross officials have been asked the Polish zovernment to rush docters into southeastern Galicia. where tg- phoid fever is raging in cpidemic farm. It is stated M. Damosy, member of the chamber of deputies, that the people of castern Galicia uro dyving out. there being vil- that district which are left without a single survivor. Since the epidemic began it is said, 100,000 deaths have occurred, out of ev- ery five aken ill dyin At Tarnopol there rall of 100 at hospitals, while at Stanislaus hospitals are so crowded that the typhoid fever victims are still Iving in the streets. It is asserted people are afraid to go near those suf- and that physicians are too to give them any attention. by in one is a daily death ferers Rumors Denied Ex-King Is Financially Embarrassed Vienna, Feb. 9.—Reports that for- mer Emperor Charles is financiali are denied in a semi- official note issued here. It is asseri- ed that the fugitive monarch has a fortune of several million kronen which may be added the value of his own and former Empress Zita's jewels. The zovernment, it not refuse to deliver to the former emperor his private jewels until he returned ali the gems he had taken to Switzerland. Restoration of onlg these jewels which were the proper- ty of the Hapsburg family which it is held. belong to the state, has been demanded. . to is declared, did Olcett's orchestra at the tair—one * ( -’ . - <