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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
5
Clemenceau’s pacifist accord with France’s deputies falters as parliament signals long debates. The French leader’s push for a prompt peace vote stalls as deputies prepare to address speechmaking and public discussion amid ongoing wartime pressures.
American marines landed from a torpedo boat destroyer to compel Trahoans to evacuate Trau Dalbiumatin. Italians left after inhabitants fired on them and Jugo-Slav troops took over the town from the Americans. President Wilson has made some reply to the neutralization of Fiume and internationalizing docks and railways.
Premier Clemenceau speaks over two hours in the chamber on the treaty, defending its broader value as “the ensemble of possibilities.” He rebuts criticism over language and warns that rejection would threaten France, while ratification would imbue the country with life. The debate may extend into next month unless a vote is forced.
American sugar refineries, facing a potential closure of the United States Sugar Equalization Board, anticipate shifting into the Cuban market and meeting domestic needs with 150000 tons of the new crop this year, notes from New York dated September 25.
Exhibit by county led by T H Irwin Jr and Farm Bureau members highlights standout display as Twin Falls County tops outside county entries with prizes won yesterday at the fair.
In New Orleans E T Meredith of Des Moines Iowa was elected president at the fifteenth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. The body adopted resolutions urging Congress to develop inland waterways and Rollin C Ayres of San Francisco was elected a vice president. Miss Jane Martin of New York was announced as the first woman member of the executive committee.
In Atlantic City on September 25 the Democratic National Committee began a two day session led by Chairman Homer S. Cumings. He said Attorney General Palmer was expected late tonight and Secretary of the Treasury Glass would join the conferees tomorrow.
President Wilson took his first real walk of the trip after leaving Pueblo Colorado. He and Mrs Wilson, with Dr Cary T Grayson, left the train and walked briskly toward the Arkansas river about half a mile away after stopping in the plains ten miles out.
Tokyo reports Japan plans to invite China to confer on the Shantung situation after ratifying the peace treaty. The move aims to seek a formal settlement and reduce tensions as postwar relations are shaped.
President Wilson urged the Senate to take a definite acceptance or rejection of the peace treaty with no reservations. He warned that qualified adoption does not equal adoption, and urged a straightforward position as he toured Colorado. He argued the league of nations is a vital issue shaping America’s future and cited parallel treaties as part of a broader plan for liberation and justice.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona telegraphed President Wilson that he would support the peace treaty without amendments. The president replied praising his statesmanlike attitude. Optimistic telegrams also came from Senators Robinson of Arkansas Simmons of North Carolina and Overman of North Carolina, all Democrats.
Buffalo Sept 24 The soft coal operators insist Washington wage agreements stay in force during the war or until April 1 1920. They await the Cleveland program from miners and will respond promptly but have no official stance yet. Thirty two operators caucused in Buffalo for a wage scale conference with miners from Ohio Illinois Indiana and western Pennsylvania. The joint conference on November 1 could trigger a general strike across bituminous fields and Canada.
A petition by business and professional men pushes to form a commercial club or chamber of commerce in Twin Falls. Signers vow support and attendance for a meeting to organize the group. The list includes many locals such as E. Kenely, H. Maxwell, J. Booth, J. Johnston, E. Sizer, T. Harrison, and others.
In San Francisco on September 25 thirty five persons were injured in a rear end collision of two crowded street cars. Ten were seriously hurt and two possibly fatally. A short circuit caused one car to burst into flames and run three blocks downhill into the rear of the other car.
The great steel strike nears five days with no major concessions. John Fitzpatrick urged arbitration in Washington as Elbert Gary and KE Grace defended non negotiation positions. Senate labor panel planned to hear Gompers and Foster as district reports cited mixed activity and rising disorder amid targeted meetings and Pueblo talks.
Polish forces push Bolshevik units along the Dnieper river front, advancing in a sharp counter motion as reported by the Associated Press. The action intensifies along the eastern front with continuing fighting and reinforcements in the region.
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