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Show THE MIDVALE MESSENGER. MIDVALE. UTAH 1 Aeroinnrlne seaplane taking on a bag of late foreign mail tor delivery to me Kteamer Adriatic, whim had left New York for Europe several hours before. 2 Sule of surplus army food in the New York custom 3 Seuntor Thomas of Colorado who denounced as nothing short of treason house to employees. the demands of the railway brotherhoods. NEWS REVIEW OF CURRENT EVENTS Relations With Mexico Strained When U. S. Troops Cross Border in Chase of Bandits. CARRANZA PROTEST FUTILE President Wilson Discusses Peace Treaty With Senate Foreign Rela-tion-a Committee, Without Vis-ible Result Progress of the War on Profiteers and Hoarders. By EDWARD W. PICKARD. Itelatloiis with Mexico flared up again alarmingly last week and the amateur and unofficial prophets freely predicted that we would be at war with our southern neighbor within a short time. Once more American troops have crossed the border, without asking permission of Carranza, for the purpose of capturing Mexicans who have committed outrages against American citizens and for whose actions the whiskered one says he cannot be held responsible. The capture and homing for ransom of the two army "viators who had lost their way was the act of a small band of bandits, but the administration at Washington shows a growing Inclination to step across the border and dean things up if the federal government of Mexico cannot do the job. It appears that a stern warning was issued some time ago to Carranza, to which fie replied at length, stating that his government would do and was doing all In Its power to protect the Uvea and property of foreigners In Mexico. In this case of the captured aviators who were released on payment of part of the ransom federal troops were sent after the offenders. The American punitive expedition consisted of part of the Eighth cavalry, aided by some army flyers. They caught two bandits and killed four others who opened Are on them when surrounded. Under Instructions from his government , Ambassador Bonillas entered protest against the "Invasion and demanded the Immediate withdrawal of the troops. The reply, drafted by President Wilson, was a flat refusal to with the demand. The comply press of Mexico City was aroused to loud protest. One or two of the papers there, however, realise the seriousness of the situation that has been created by the numerous outrages against foreigners and admit that unless Carranza radically changes his policies he will Invite disaster to himself and to Mexico. In the United States Indignation is by no means confined to the border states or to those who have suffered, financially or otherwise, at the hands of the Mexicans. The demand Is general that our government give to American citizens everywhere the full protection to which they are entitled, and there la a feeling that unless it does so onr membership In the league of Nations would be farcical. the other nations would have to be asked to accept the language of the senate as the language of the treaty; it would be especially humiliating to have to ask the assent of tbe German national assembly. Senator Fall called the president's attention to the fact that Germany Is not to be an original member of the league and consequently any amendments to the covenant proposed before her admission would not be submitted to her. Mr. Wilson admitted thla was true and that tbe point had not occurred to him, but he insisted that Germany ulrendy has a relationship to the league and that It was the plan to admit her Immediately. As for article 10, tbe crux of the whole fight. President Wilson Interpreted It as follows: If the league calls on the United States to send troops abroad to preserve the territorial Integrity of another member state from external aggression, the United States will be under an absolutely compelling moral obligation, though not a legal obligation, to comply. But the league cannot call on the United States for such aid unless the American member votes his approval In accord with American public sentiment. After it was all over, Senntor Hitchcock said the president had clarified many Involved questions In a wonderful manner and that speedy ratificaSenator tion would be the result. Lodge said Mr. Wilson had not given hem mjich rcpl lnfqymstlBA and (hat the admissions he had made had vindicated the criticisms leveled at the league covenant Between these extremes stand the mild reservatlon-Ista- . To capture their votes, Senator Pittman of Nevada took the reservations they advocate, called them interpretations or understandings, and put them Into a resolution which he presented to the senate for Its adoption apart from the resolution of ratification. He asserted that he was acting with the president's approval, whereupon Senator Hitchcock, administration leader, felt himself ignored and showed that Pittman's resolution was not much to his liking. The opponents of tbe covenant were brutally outspoken in condemning the resolution. In the course of the lively debate Mr. Pittman admitted that the League of Nations was hardly more than a meeting place where the consensus of the civilized world may be obtained and Its moral force brought to bear. If youll write that Into the league covenant there will be no- - difficulty about Its ratification, Interrupted Senator Seed of Missouri (Dem.). Paris correspondents predict that the peace conference will adjourn within two or three weeks and that when It reassembles In November or December the United States will not be represented unless In the meantime the senate shall have ratified the treaty and decided that we shall accept mandates. The work for the conference after It reconvenes will be the partition of Turkey and the settlement of the Thracian and Adriatic questions. If the United Ststes does not take part In these, both Italy and Greece expect to win their demunds, for the Americans are now their only opponents. As to Thrace, the American delegation Insists on the creation of a buffer state that win give BulWhich brings ns to the second great garia access to the sea. The Greeks event of the week, the unprecedented and Turks, who make up the bulk of meeting of the senate committee on the population of Dedeagatch disforeign relations with President Wilson trict, Involved In this plan, are bitterIn the White House for the elucidaly opposed to the continuation of anytion of many points in connection thing like Bulgarian rule there and with the peace treaty and league are reported to be preparing to resist In accordance with the It by arms. It is not the Intention of covenant desires of both parties, the entire the peace conference to leave any part proceedings were given full publicity, of Thrace In the possession of Bulbut i, study of them snd of the subse- garia. The council of five hopes that the quent comments of the participants Austrian treaty will be signed within does not show that much was accomplished In the way of removing the ob- a week. It also Is feeling optimistic stacles to ratification of the treaty. about Hungary, where a new coalition Mr. Wilson made a long preliminary cabinet has been formed, and thinks It may soon be able to recognize the statement to the senators and then answered their many questions with all government at . Budapest and present HU position regarding tbe Hungarian treaty for signature. frankness. The week's news frdm Russia was interpretations and reservations might be summarised thus: If ordinary com- somewhat more encouraging, for Admon sense Is used In reading the miral Kolchak appeared to have treaty and covenant they are unnec- stopped bis retreat and to bave the pursuing bolslievlsts. essary ; If they merely accompany the checked tact of ratification there Is no objec- Tbe red forces were ousted from tion to them; but If they are made a Odessa, and lost ground (p some other Part of tbe resolution of ratification, regions. In the Gnlf of Finland a Mng delays would result because all British fleet encountered a number of . bolshevlst vessels and sank four of The famous frigate Coiudltutlun has hud the superstructure, added to mui-- e her a tru.'nlng ship during i In war, them, thereafter concentrating against removed and again presents her familiar appearance In the Charlestown navy vard. Boston. in die Kronstadt. The fortress was bom- fonght In the war with the ISarbary states and sank the Guerrlere off Race In 1812 In one of the most famous Cape barded and the city set on fire. naval engagements In history. The sltuutlnn lu Upper 8Uesla is confused and confusing. The Germans and the Poles are fighting each other ENGLISH ARMY BARRACKS CONVERTED INTO HOMES In a desultory fashion there, And both are contending with the striking workers of the country who have become so violent that the German authorities proclaimed martial law. The new Genuan constitution has Just gone Into effect, and a summary of It has been made public In America. It seems to be in most respects an admirable document, designed to establish and maintain a moderate and commendable form of republican government, more strongly centralized than our own. The itowers of the president are very great. The equality of all men and women before the law Is asserted, and titles of nobility are abolished except as a part It Is noticeable, JLf person's name. ever, that Germany Is still callsban empire. It may be added, ns a matter of Interest, that the former kaiser has Just bought a place of residence la Holland, and that current reports of his fast fulling health are ftntly contradicted by a correspondent who sees William nearly every day. Uncle Sam's war against the profiteers and hoarders went on steadily If not so swiftly as the victims of the IL C. qf L. might have hopediggbe. ultimate consumer hailed with enthusiasm the assertion by Attorney General Palmer that the small retailers as well as the big retailers and tbe wholesalers are going to feel the heavy hand of the department of justice. He appeared before the house committee on agriculture to discuss proposed amendments to the food control act, and argued against a provision that would exempt from prosecution as profiteers those retailers who do an annual business below $100,000. Many of the complaints of extortionate prices, he said, are against the small dealers and he added he would feel hopeless If he were restricted to the larger dealers. Mr, Palmer also asked the committee to withdraw the proposed provision glr-In- g the president authority to fix prices. This, he said, he considered unnecessary and calculated to provoke too much discussion. The only amendments he favored were one extending the scope of the act to Include wear Ing apparel and containers of foods, feeds and fertilizers, and one imposing a penalty of $5,000 or imprisonment for two years for profiteering. The great quantities of foodstuff which have been seised in various cities by the agents of the department of Justice will not be placed on the market until proper court proceedings have been completed. Meanwhile the government . is disposing of Its vast surplus army stores practically at cost, and the way In which hundreds of thousands of people struggle for a chance to buy these commodities Is sufficient evidence of their need. The actors strike, after spreading to Chicago, became so stubborn a struggle there that the unions of and stage bands were called on for help, with the result that nearly every theater was obliged to close. Efforts to end the strike amicably In New York were fruitless, and It was said there It might he extended to cover the entire country and all hall shows, inrluillng the movies. Within a week there probably will be a conference between the officials of the steel workers' unions and representatives of the United States Steel corporation. If It Is refused hr the latter, a committee hended by Samuel Gompcrs Is cmiiowcred to call a strike forthwith. The corporation maintains the open shup, and the unions wish to present to It a rather portentous list of 12 basic demands. Oodahy, Wis., and Hammond, Tnd., wars the scenes of strike riots and state troops ' were hurried to both places to restore order, which they mn-slca- ns To defeat the housing shortage in England the government lius allowed in- - nty of Eastbourne to acquire those formerly known - as tbe cavulry ' camp, und tbe buddings have be n converted " into dwellings. oat-rack- ' ' CLAIMS RECORD FOR HEIGHT OUR NEWEST TORPEDO j ... - BOAT DESTROYER Challenging all comers for the of being the fullest man It tbe United States, Ralph E. Madsen, i. cowboy of Hanger, Tex., was disqualified for the service In the army of his excessive height. Tin war department height limitations an 18 Inches, while Mr. Madsen Is 7 fin- - tnriw-dboat destroy, r Kane taking to t:te v.uu-- r at Its Itmuching at feet 6 Inches full and weighs 230 New York Shipbuilding coniiwny's yards at Onmden, N. J. Its sponsor ws the 12 followed For he has years pounds. the varying fortune of a cowboy and MIkS Florence Kane, niece of Surgeon Elisha K. Kane, U. 8. N. has captured many prizes for his daring feats. This photograph shows the FARMERETTES AND THEIR CUCUMBERS mutual admiration between the cowboy and Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas. e o The Excuse. Ludendnrff, said Representative Stiouse, Is telling the world the reason why- - he lost the wur. LudcndorlTs excuse reminds me of tbe Irishman. An Irishman and a Yankee rowed a race one duy. The Yankee was so easily the Irishman's superior that every little while hed stop rowing and wait for Mike to catch np. Well, Mike was beaten, of course, put he said afterwards: 'Faith, Old have bested the blioy alsy If Ol'd slitopped an took the long reals lie did.' Court Rules Against Tradition. One of tbe naval patrols at the Short Line depot, Annapolis, arrested Joseph Thomas (colored) for carrying a condid. cealed weapon. Thomas was walking when a razor dropped from his along Tbe farmers have won their fight clothing and he was arrested. Wlien against daylight saving, for althongh (he rasor was exhibited It looked like the rest 'of the popratlon Is unania section of a broken buzx saw. Jusmous In Its favor, tk hill for repeal tice Welch, after making a physical exof the law was passed 'by both hones These three girls Inspecting some cucumbers they decided that the piece of and senate over the veto of President amination, National League for 'Vouk-d'Junk was not a dangerous weapon and bers of the land army unit of the Wilson, near farm Washington. News. Baltimore league's Thomas. dismissed .are have-raise- s mem- Service on the ... - |
