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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
The Tribune argues the Sackett bill to abolish the prohibition commissioner weakens law enforcement by diluting authority. It says state prosecutors and the attorney general hold enforceable power under the governor and warns that a commissioner would abdicate responsibility.
A government report quotes Cameroonian and Togolese chiefs praising British guidance after German oppression. They cite safety, justice, and gospel aid under Britain, while protests in Southwest Africa condemn return to German control. German East Africa remains uneasy amid guerrilla remnants.
John Ball notes many Britons seek urgent passage abroad while the passport office in London is crowded. Governments restrict travel to focus on peace and demobilization, making Paris and France inaccessible for some time. Tours to Italy or France are unlikely as food and housing strain nations. The stranded tourist may wait, with Egypt a distant possibility.
Idaho farmers across 22 counties and 4025 cooperators cleaned 277751 acres of land of ground squirrels in 1918. The effort saved over 1250000 dollars in crop value and erased an estimated five percent of the state’s rodent tribute, with testimonials noting full crop harvest post eradication.
Wyoming House members clash over IT BR 45 a two mill tax for public schools arguing over constitutionality and funding for rural districts. supporters claim equal access while opponents deem the bill unconstitutional amid budget strain and county disparities.
Lawmakers weigh bills on schooling for children of foreigners while stressing prudent spending. Speakers urge correlation of measures, reconsideration by committees, and possible shoring of school funding over prohibition enforcement. The session notes include approvals, tabled measures, and senate amendments, with the Roosevelt memorial and workmen compensation recommendations recorded.
U S officials report rising anti American sentiment in Mexico amid Mexican press criticism and opposition by prominent Mexicans to Senator Ashurst's Lower California acquisition proposal. Critics say terms are unfair and Mexican sale of the territory is not addressed.
Paris reports Leon Bourgeois stating a universal conference of interested states will finalize the league's formation. The body will decide on admission of new states, with enemy nations required to prove they renounce conquest and repay damages before acceptance. He notes approvals came from the peace conference and allied powers.
Unofficial returns from Sundays election to the Prussian assembly show Socialists 142, Independent Socialists 24, Christian People 7, German Nationalists 41, German People 18, Democrats 61, Guelphs 1, and Democrat-Peasant 1. Socialists unlikely to exceed four of Posen delegates, total Socialist strength 170 versus 231 bourgeoisie. Gains for National and Christian People Parties. Socialists dip from prior, Democrats down modestly. Potsdam results incomplete.
A House resolution proposes that the War Department may not acquire existing army cantonment sites without explicit congressional authorization. Secretary Baker testified the department may have authority to seize sites, but Congress can block the effort. The military committee plans to take up the resolution next Tuesday for further consideration.
Secretary Baker issued instructions relaxing the postwar ban on promotions. Pershing may promote to fill vacancies within command strength in the United States and abroad, up to colonel level, if vacancies exist and fit the officer's position, without rewarding past vacancies. The policy stresses not rewarding past vacancies and limits promotions to authorized needs.
The Colored Civic League in the A. M. E. annex addressed by Jack Brush. The speaker urged full opportunity for colored people as the gathering took place. HLGC, Jefferson will address next at a nearby meeting.
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