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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
4
The Associated Press notes a Senate vote on 190 million dollars for Europe with Republicans split in rhetoric but voting with Wilson on the gesture the piece frames as political theatre rather than policy action.
The senate debates Bolshevism as a real menace to U S government and calls for a program to suppress Reds. Senator Myers proposes investigations mirroring Defense of the Realm Act powers to curb treason and radical actions as threats mount in a postwar climate.
The Johnson and Lodge factions within the Republican party clash over social legislation and reforms. The dispute centers on whether Johnsons push old age insurance and public works or Penrose style financial reforms define the party. Until the split is resolved, the meaning of being a republican remains uncertain.
Senator Hiram Johnson of California signals a 1920 bid on a platform likely to out Wilson. He faults the Mexico policy and Russia stance, urging U.S. withdrawal before allies or peace results, a move seen as political posturing to challenge Lodge for the Republican nomination.
The article reports Senator Lodge and allies condemning the League of Nations as a plan for a super-nation with a vast army and navy. It notes Versailles adopting Wilson’s world league concept and predicts critics will align with new charges about American troops policing German colonies, despite official word limiting such duties.
The article frames Africa's emancipation as a Wilson led League of Nations principle. It credits Wilson with ending exploitation of native African races and preventing Congo and German East Africa horrors, asserting the door to education prosperity and self government will open for African peoples. It praises Wilson as standing for American ideals despite wary statesmen.
The judiciary sub committee has endured lengthy testimony on pro German activity and now faces an even longer inquiry into Bolshevik intrigues. The speaker notes La Follette’s case wore the committee down and questions punishing descendants of anti Americanism.
Prolonged debates in the House over taxation of state lands and irrigation contracts dominated the session. Discussion covered exemption rules for grazing lands, contracts with the federal government, and amendments to cession laws. Also heated talks on the state fair bill and public range issues preceded moves on educational institution funding.
Discussion centers on whether state constitution blocks extra school taxes except for state educational institutions. Reactions from Speaker Sullivan and others mark division on school finance and legislation. The House, Senate, and committees push bills, with deadlines approaching and Sackett illness noted.
An advertisement highlights a coupe described as a milady friendly red simple design with leaner features and 0.5 specifications. It notes Royal Cord tires on all wheels and lists a contact address at 401 W Lincoln Highway.
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