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Show Y tliein Uki Trlbv-Sa- Trttwoe UuK.Wtn. AdministraWASHINGTON, May tion official road it dear that proof of misappropriation of funds Jjeld tea trust Tor tbs defunct Russian government by Boris,, Bakhmeteff, Russian ambassador here, would result in a withdrawal of recognition to the representative of the Old Kerensky regime. Official do not etate that they believe charges that have been made In the senbut admit that ate against BakhreetefE, the charges are of such a serious character that they must be investigated. If found to be true, relations with Bakhme-tef- f will have to be severed. AU information in the hands of the state department, it is said, indicates that the lent by the United States to Russia was used in the legitimate prosecution of the war and In the liquidation of certain obligations which American busiIf ness interests had against Russia. Senator Borah or anybody else has information to the contrary, however, the administration would welcoms an opportunity to examine the proofs. Administration officials seriously doubt. It was stated, if any funds appropriated by congress for Russia were ever diverted to any other use than that for which they were appropriated, " Ambassador Bakhmetefr, far from toeing an expense to the Untted States, has means of securing to been the $jletually Americans payment upon' obligations otherwise which possibly never would have been paid, it was officially declared. Lees than three months ago, it was pointed out, Bakhmeteff was successful in securing payment of leiKi.ooo on Turkish count of the accept' ' ances," i These obligations. Incurred by the Russian imperial governmeatKarose from the fact that from the .beginning of the war until the entrance of the United States into the conflict the American embassy at Constantinople had charge of Russian interests. In caring for Russian refugees, and in other ways, the United States expended sums to the extent of $600, uOO in thus caring for those interests until the time of the departure of Ambassador ElkUS Ifi April, 1017. Ambassador Bakhmetelf recently secured the payment of hJs amount in full, it is asserted, not out of the auvance by the United States, but from private loans which 'had been negotiated in London and Paris. $187.-000,0- 00 ... ed Jf c 81x.90 the new sum-- , mer lines of ehamoisette gloves in brown or gray only. All sizes women, - for V.r , Trimbles Twofold. only 14.75.- - . 4.00 Angora Down Dr,bp Garment Prices ' ' ' ' 4 7 1 ' Coats Richelieu Scarfs New Stocks Arriving Daily Join in the Sale Capes, Capes, Capes, Capes, To To To To 14.75 19.75 24.75 34.75 45.00 20.00 Spring Suits, 12.75 35.00 Spring Suits, 19.75 50.00 Spring Suits, , 29.75 60.00 Spring Suits, 39.75 , 22.50 Spring Dresses,-12.7rTo 35.00 Spring Dresses, 19.75 , difficult" Ths Italian spokesman said Russia's acceptance of the memorandum depended entirely upon whether the powers were readv to- grant the loan asked by the Russian- delegatee To say there is no hope left," he said, would be an exaggeration: but the difficulties are enormous. The conference Is now going through its decisive moments." , Similar views were expressed elsewhere, the fear, Indeed, seeming general that the conference was dangerously near the rocks; Many observers believe that a strong undercurrent a etrugl for national advantages in the future development of Russia s resources was materially affectThe fear ing the present negotiations. that England and Germany might obtain superior rights in the practical operation of Russia s nationalization plan had undoubtedly, it wascon!derd, influenced the position of Belgium and France. Musi Quiet Pears. As the situation stood today. Premier Uoyd George, sided bv Premier Facta and Foreign Minister Schanser of Italy, faced the problem of saving the conference by devising an arrangement that would calm ths fegrs at all interested. Ths Franco-Belgla- n blockade of prog-- . rees. it was generally agreed, offers the British premier the most serious situation he has yet faced at Genoa. Although the Bolshevist delegation has agreed to recognition of Russian prewar debts as a basis for negotiations. M. Tchitcherln and his associates still Insist fhat aoveit Russia is not responsible for the debts of the czarlst regime. Mr. Uoyd George, according to a report from one source, is determined the Ruse slam memorandum shall stand Adolph Joffe, one of the Russian deleto oonfer with gation. has left for Moscow central - executive comthe ' 5 2.95 &ilkr-with- are lines of brush wool, with heavy fringed ends and fashioned with 2.25 Pamilo Silk Hose self bejt and pockets. In tan, brown, navy or peacock. . In All the New Spring Colon and ,AQ Sizes ANOTHER sale that advertises for the first time this price on these hose bearing The Paris trade mark, which signifies the t highest quality. In shades of gray, brown, nude, chestnut, flesh and black or white. ' Sold only for one day at this price 750 to 1000 A Trimmed Hat of the Special Attractions Beginning the Second Week department will be crowded the moment the doors open, for a 25c Sale THIS night gowns has pot been our good fortune to feature in several months. All are fresh, pretty and new, and bought especially for this occasion. Of fine quality muslin, very soft and sheer, and designed in a number of pretty styles and all daintily trimmed. Pay 1.25 for first one and then 25c for second, or 2 for 1.50. 6.00 Values all-wo- ol PRETTY in ehecki, Norfolk d- i ' esign. Athletic Union Suits, 79c Sizes 34 to 46 for Men FEATURING All of white nainsook. year. ( OC Aluminum 2 CkJ Sauce Pans QQ VlC These of repp cloth; ribbed and cut in popular summer styles. 8izes 34 to 46. Union Suits, 89c In 34 to 48. The Artistic and other makes, in fast colored patterns, with or without collar. Sizes 14 to 17. : Size ITH the fruit preserving season now close at hand, thii attractive size in this particular piece of alumimraware should appeal to the home keepers of this city, Monday, Each pan is finished with long handle, some with side bail, and all with Long legs snd short sleeves, mesh garments, in white or ecru. Sizes Mens Dress Shirts, 95c r : : . , r I , Union Suits, 89c for 4 to 8 boy our new summer line at this special price selection of supplies for summer months. . covers. ALSO 2.25 ENAMELED PRESERVING KETTLES. I I INCLUDING to 15.00 and . leghorns, trimmed with flower, wreaths, ostrich, etc. All colors. 2.95 99c to Select From the warm, balmy day of FOB sport hat are quite the fashion, and in this sale they will be quite the eraze at 5.00. Including silk and braid or braid and embroidered In pink, wool combinations. white, jads, navy, brown purple Also sailors of and orange. rough or plain straws, trimmed with georgette drapee and tailored bend, and bows. 9.95 Junior Suits a manufacturer from his stock of suit MADE byand affording 'unusual 'opportunity to select trousers to match ones coat suit. Of cashmere, in . pretty browns, gray mixtures, etc. All sizes, 26 to 32, in the Anniversary Sale . . Sport Hats 100 One 6.50 Values, Sizes 26 to 32" Union Suits New Spring Line Reduced to This Price fpr Monday Only, appreciate this value, we b elieve, in keeping with our WOMEN will to announce only the most extraordinary, opportunities beginning the second Week of the Anniversary. Either bodice or regular tops, of glove knit trunksr and in-- kne e length--. Get an Extra L25 Night Gown for Young Mens Long Trousers fop , THESE Dresses,24.75 .To i ' ; i sent these two models a& Jheir tribute to the Anniversary, and special concession to feature them for one day only at 2.95. Everyone is a standard 5.00 Gossard model this season. . Model 263 is for the medium figure, made of everlast cloth, in pink and white, and sizes 22. to 36. Model 387 is for the decid1 edly straight figure with long straight hip lines, in sizes 22 to 34. f, The difficulties confrontingthe conference, he said, were twofold. On the one hand there was the difficulty of convincing the Belgians that they Should accept ths clauses of the memorandum sent to the Russians and on the other there was the difficulty of getting the Russians to accept them. But the tsslc of convincing the Russians," he said, -- is most - MANUFACTURERS caatoii crepes, taffetas j and crepe INCLUDING the prettiest new styles with colorful trimmings also reduced. , f Russo-Germ- J one-piec- Oat .FYench leaders admitted that the developments of the day not only cut Belgium and Prance out of the memorandum submitted to Russia, tout meant a cleavage between Great Britain and Prance .reclause. The only garding Hhe property hope that they saw of getting hack into 'the Russian negotiations was if the Russian reply was such as to permit Belgium and France to suggest modifications in the treatment of property of foreigners during later begotiatlons with the soviet delegates.. The most critical stage of Hie eonfer--er.e- e was reached today, arising through the differences in the ranks of ths allied delegates over the memorandum to Russia and ths attitude of ths Russians themselves, it was declared this afternoon by an official Italian spokesman. This crisis, he said, is mo-- e grave than the one the conference sustained after the signing of the treatv on Easter Sunday. The Russians ask billions and billions francs, and they do not ask them i' gold the form of credits with which they can buy goods, but In cash in gold. Asked whether the Russian demands amounted to as much as 3,000,000,000 gold francs, ths- Italian spokesman replied: I wish- it were only a matter of 3,000,000,000. It is far more, far more. y first hours Monday. Featuring Model 263 and 387, Monday e ,HEY Will be .the talk of thq sale. Monday these brand new sport frocks, for which there is destined to be such favor this summer. This initial showing will introduce them at many dollars under their later selling prices. Made of tub 'flannels, in gold and 'white, cardinal and white and green and white combinations. ' Blouse ineolid color with contrasting sleeves and contrasting striped skirts. Trimmed with checkerboard pockets. Very nifty and new and Monday To r t i Sizes 16 to 38 " from Par Spe- cial opening featwo ture 5.00 Gossard Corsets, 2.95 - V Just Hereby Express Latest Creations To 22.50 Coats, To 30.00 Coats, To 40.00 Coats, To 55.00 Coats, Continued in size 81x90. , $187,-000,0- r ten dozen last. With plain hems, in size 81 x 99? or hemstitched EW RECORDS were established not only in volume of business, but in nnurober of customers served and values set during the first week of this stellar To eclipse the record already made is the significance of this announcement beginning the second week Monday. We believe event at Che Paris. that our ambition will be realized with the extensiveness and scope as well as irresistible appeal of 6uch features. Dresses Fifty New Sport ;r , BILE Beginning Second Week With Values to Eclipse Opening Day 'E ATUHING or 81x99 Little Girls Knit Capes, 2.45 " In Red, Green or Tomato With White Stripe . ; . T Feature that has been especially prepared for the little girls THIS is the Anniversary Knit capes, as is generally known, are the fashion for summer, and these were purchased way under regular price to feature" in Anniversary at 2.45. Every little . . miss from 2 to 6 yearscan now have one. . . Fiber Silk Sweaters, 6.95 In fancy weave, with large sashes and tassels, in shades of tomato, brown, navy or black. Size 38 to 46. .Girls Wash Skirts, 1.95, The new pleated styles with shoulder straps, in pink, blus, green, tan and red checks or plain colors; 8 to 14. , Middies and Guimps, 98c These are designed to wear with skirts, end are shown in white with neontrastlng collar and cuffs; Sizes 8 to 23. ' c ' ! 1 i 5.50 to 8.50 Dresses, 3.95 , Final cleanup of all our spring stock of pretty serge end jersey dresses for the girls 8 to 14 years. - - 20c Huck Towels, 1.49 Doz. O-Ced- Size Mops ar l HIS is the standard 1.00 mop that every housewife is acquainted with 'handle 18x30-inc- h as well as furnishers of apartments and hotels will read with interest this opportunity. Towels in plain "white only. Homes e ... fOw 6.00 Flat Irons, 4.45 The Priscilla Electric, in pound family size. 1.75 Bed Sheets, 1.39 Iron the size 81x90 in Clad" Featuring line, inches. f 125 Bed Sheet, 89o , Of good grade muslin, in size 72x90-inch- , mittee. Chief Obstacle. , The chief stumbling block, it was indicated, was the clause relating to the treatment of foreign property nationalised Russia regards bv the soviet government. the provision of that clause as a distinct attempt to Infringe, on her sovereignty and will not accept the plan for a mixed tribunal, whtch M. Tchitcherln said would mean the establishment of a flock of little reparations commissions" to interfere with Riiwda's internal affairs Former Preeldsnt Motta of bwltser land threw additional fight oh the attitude of the neutrals today when he notified Foreign Minister Schanser of Italy and the Belgians rethat If the French fuse to adhere fcS the allied memorandum to Russia, soms of the neutral countries. Including Switzerland, would follow their example. of Poland is pointed to as. To most difficult in this connect ion., as. while she, would like to side with France, the . does not wish to oppose Russia. 'Some of the delegates are already draw-In- g up lists of how the various countries would divide should It come to s break between the two tendencies, the one heeded by the French and the Belgians, and the other by the British and the Italians. - Representative of the Belgian Socialists who ore here, declared today their party was not eupportinr the present attitude of the Belgian delegation. They are protecting ag.ilro-- t tne isolation In In which their country flnds-itse- lf tha French viewpoint, as thev -express It. Foreign Minister Sklrmunt. head of the Foliah delegation to the economic conference, discussing Poland's attitude toward the memorandum to Russia today with the Associated Press correspondent, said "If it came to voting for or against the memorandum, which would mean toting for oratrxlnst' England, for or against France, or for or against Russia, Poland might abstain from voting altogether." chief delegate Continuing, the Polish ' aid. , , Polands Aspirations. i Poland came to Genoa with the sincere and ardent desire to do exerything possible for the succeee of the conleren; e. being convinced that & happy result of this meeting would be, If not the removal of all evils afflicting Europe, st least a good rd the pacification and reconstruction of our continent Poland came her In perfect accord step-torm- with the little entente, the dal tic entente and France. The unexpected conclusion n of the treaty created new difficulties for our delegation, but we were able happily: to overcome them bv demonstrating our loyal Intention to msln-tat- n the pledges contained In the Riga peace tiestv, Poland has no reason to Insist on nnv clause In the memorandum to the Russians concerning foreign properties there, because tho Riga peace treaty entitles Poland to he treated as the most favored nntlon. Ho that anv agreement entered upon by the other powers on this eubject would be automatically applied to Poland also. As to the nonaggression pact. Poland is ready o aubocrilie, making only so-reservation concern Ing those perts of her frontiers that have not yet been offlviatlv Rueso-Genra- defined. If such s pact were the only result of this conference It would be a great surceoa, as tbe pact alone would work a great benefit to all Europe." U. S. Urged to Join. A memorial "WASHINGTON. May urging that the United States become a member of the permanent court of International Justice as a step toward ending warfare, was presented to Secretary Hughes today by the federal council of rh"C" hcs of Christian America. Th memorial. It wx said, later will be sent to President Harding and tbe senate. a statement . Tne count il. ucxordlng t accompanying th memorial, sees In th permanent court of International juwtlce not only th fruition and consummation of many decades of American discussions, plana and desires for international peace through Justice based on law, but aUo th promise of a larger and truer righteousness and Justice among the nations Belgian Troops Reinforced. BRUSSELS, May (By the Assort. ated Prow.) Belgian force In Gerrfiany are being reinforced, Two thousand men, their staff of officers and 1109 horses are to leave for the occupied area today and Monday. The measure Is due to the recent series of frequent aggressions In which Belgian seUliera have been victims. The latest of these affairs occurred at Homberg, near Eason, on Thursday, when two German civilian wounded Belgian Lieutenant Bronns with revolvers. Engineer Ratify Proposal Made by Mine Union CLEVELAND. Ohio, Msy 6. Th board ef th Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met hers today with President Warren 8. Stotts and ratified tha joint resolution adopted in Chicago February 22 last At A conference of miners And representatives of Annion railway unions for closer aUiaoco between miner and the sixteen standard railroad labor organizations Tho giaeera axe th first of ths Big Four brotherhoods to ratify th agreement "1 I |