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I .S. Government \dopts Watchful Waiting Policy - i Administration Prepared to Wait Developments Before Making Any Further Move in Reparations Crisis. V Washington, Jan. 11.—(By A. P.)— With French occupation of German' territory an accomplished fact, ad- i ministration officials evidently were prepared tonight to await develop ments before making any further move in the reparations crisis. Offi cial comment was denied, even the understanding as to the motive of President Harding in ordering the American troops home from the Rhine, which Premier Poincare ex pressed in the French chamber to day, failing to unseal official lips. If was pointed out, however, that recall of the troops apparently had unanimous approval in the United States. It also was admitted that th^lr retirement from the Rhine would prevent even the possibility of embarrassing circumstances in con nection with French operations in Germany. There is no present plan of recall ing Roland W. Boyden, American un official observer on the reparations commission. .May Its Recalled That course that has not been con sidered, It was said at the State de partment, though it was added his re tention with tlie commission depend ed on developments. If the situation changes, due to French action In Ger many so as to make the commission’s deliberations of no material interest to ihe United States, Mr. Boyden un doubtedly will be called home. While in the official viewpoint here further discussion of the form and method of American suggestions to France for an attempt to solve the reparations difficulty with the aid of international financiers is regarded as of little value since the march of events has already swept far beyond that point, considerable Information on the subject became available dur ing the day. It now appears that Sec retary Hughes, in advance of his New Haven address, conferred several limes with Ambassador Jussernnd and that replies of Premier Poincare deal ing with specific points in the Ameri can suggestion were discussed at these meetings. At least two cable grams of tills nature were received by the ambassador. I.,ittla to Be Gained. The ultimate conclusion of the French authorities that little was to he gained along the line of action pointed out from Washington, rested In part at least on the expressed be lief that the council of premiers in Paris would reach an accord. It was Indicated. Speculation as to what Is next, to be expected from the situation in Ger many turned tonight to the effect expiration of the German moratorium on January 15 might have in the urlsls. Ur. Otto Weldfeldt, the German am bassador, late today presented to Secretary Hughes the formal protest of Germany to occupation of the Ruhr by the French, but the text of the communication was not made public here. Berlin dispatches, however, have in dicated that Chancellor Cuno Intends to refuse further reparations pay ments to France, Italy and Belgium on the ground that they are "treaty breaking powers." Meaning Not Clear. There was interest exhibited here In the exact meaning which underlay the chancellor's classification of the three powers. In some quarters it was be lieved this might be the forerunner of a German move to make separate ar rangements with Great Britain for reparations payments, while denying the treaty right of the other allies to collect. To what extent such a. pro posal would add to a situation already gravely complicated, it would he diffi cult to forecast. The American government would not he concerned with any reparations agreement except Insofar as it might t ear on the reimbursement of the Knifed States by Oernjany for the costs of maintaining the American army on the Rhine. There has been no official expression as yet to lndt ■ ate where that German debt to the United States ontera into the present involved economic and political situa tion in Europe.' To Avoid Entanglements. The present purpose of the adminis tration, it was indicated today, is to avoid nny action that might further tangle matters or lend to needless mis understandings. It was reiterated that its course throughout had been, and would continue to be, dictated by the friendliest sentiments toward France, as well as the other allied powers. Should the trend of events create new situations where protection of the just interests of the United States at nny point demanded a par ticular course of action. It was inti mated that the course to he followed Consigned to Davy Jones If the war had come close to American shores these ships might have gone down In history for having saved the nation from disaster, but—well, the one on the left, there, the U. 8. 8. Kentucky, and the one on the right, the U. 8. 8. Ohio, are to be junked. The orders have gone forth. No flying flags, no bands, no heroes—ofT to the graveyard of useless ships they go. would be decided upon in the light of concrete developments. The impression Is that Washington government sees no fruitful oppor tunity for helpfulness in Europe now, whatever may develop from actual oc cupation by French and Belgian forces of the Ruhr region. Should those developments bring about a con dition where renewal of the Ameri can financial commission suggested might offer again a road toward re cuperption, undoubtedly it would be put forward again with all the pres sure American Influence could be put behind it to Induce Its acceptance abroad. Text of French Note to German Government Paris, Jan. 11.—(By A. P.)—The full text of the French note to the Ger man government is as follows: Because of the defaults registered by the reparations commission and committed by Germany In execu tion of the programs of the repara tions commission concerning the deliveries of wood and coal to France, and In conformity with the stipulations in paragraphs 17 and IS of the annex two of part eight of the treaty of Versailles, the French government has decided to send into the Ruhr a mission of control, composed of engineers and empowered with tho necessary authority to wa,tch over the action of the Kohlen syndicate, and to assure, by means of orders given by its president either to the syndicate or to the German trans portation service, tho strict appli cation of the programs finally fixed by the reparations commission and to take all measures necessary for the payment of reparations. Tiie Italian government also has decided to have Italian engineers participate. This mission will have powers cleaned by the two attached docu ments which the German govern ment Is asked to bring to the at tention of the authorities con cerned, at the same time giving them the necessary instructions to conform exactly with the provisions they contain. The French government de ■ clares it has not thought of proceed ing at this moment with an opera tion of a military nature nor oc cupation of a, political character; it simply sends into the Ruhr a mission of engineers and function aries whose object is clearly de fined. Its duty is to assure the respect by Germany of the obliga tions contained in the treaty of Ver sailles. * It sends Into the Ruhr only those troops necessary to safeguard the mission and guarantee the execu tion of Its mandate. No disarrange ment and no change therefore will be caused in the normal life of the population, which can continue at work in order and in calm. 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In case, by any sort of maneuver, the operations of the missions of functionaries and the troops ac companying them should be inter fered with or compromised, or the local authorities, by their action or by their failure to act, should cause disturbance in the material and economic life of the region, any coercive measures or penalties Judged necessary will be taken im- i mediately. Because of the defaults of Ger many registered by the reparations commission In the deliveries of wood and coal according to the programs established by said commission, and with a view to assuring, in the fu ture, strict execution of the clauses of the treaty of Versailles relative to reparations, a mission of control of the mines and factories of the occupied territory, composed of engineers and functionaries, is created beginning with this day. The engineers and functionaries of this mission will have full powers to compel the administrative organs, chambers of commerce and em ployers', workman’s, industrial, com mercial, etc., bodies to communi cate to them all statistical or other information that they think is use ful to demand. Kight to Inspect Books. They will have the right to cir culate throughout the occupied ter ritories, to enter oliices, mines, fac tories, railroad stations, etc., and to consult there all bookkeeping and statistical documents. The personnel of the German ad ministration and the representatives of industrial an commercial bodies must, under pain of severe punish ment, put themselves at their en tire disposition for the accomplish ment of their work and later con form with the orders they receive from the chief of the mission. This person will he qualified to prescribe any modifications of the distribution of combustibles, or any rerouting of cars and boats loaded with combustibles. The engineers and functionaries of the mission will carry orders for special ser vices, delivered by the military au thorities which will serve as identi fication cards for them. Beginning with the 11th of Janu ary, the programs of the distribu tion of coal and coke made or ex ecuted by the Kohlen syndicate, will be submitted for approval to the Industrial mission of the Ruhr, which can modify them if it thinks necessary. These programs should In par ticular provide for complete delivery of the quantities provided for. For the countries of fhe entene and for the occupied territories of the left bank of the Rhine and should satisfly the needs of the newly occupied territories. With these exceptions nothing in principle is modified In the gen eral distribution of combustibles al ready ih force. If violations of the above pro visions of the Kohlen syndicate or by the mines should establish, or if the qualitites delivered leave any thing to he desired, penalties wrtl be imposed independently of the re routing of trains or boats that might be ordered by the industrial mis sion. Frequent test will be made by the engineers of the mission to assure themselves that the orders of the Kohlen syndicate have been correct ly given and strictly executive. I Osage Indians Pay Visit to Oreat White Father Washington. Jan. 11.—Chief Paul Red Eagle accompanied by Indian Commissioner Burke and a delegation composing the Osage tribal council, together with tribesmen and squaws, paid their respects to the Great White Father at the White House yesterday. At least half of the delegation was composed of squaws In vurl-colored tribal blankets and there were sev eral Osage "flappers” in the more | modern styles of Broadway, bobbed hair and all. The purpose of the delegation is to confer with department officials and committees of congress for modifica- i tion of existing laws so they can re- I ceive additional income from funds held in trust for them by the Interior department. Deficit in Milwaukee Road. Chicago, Jan. 11.—Operation of the Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul for 1922 showed a deficit, II. E. Byram, president, said today In the current issue of the road employes’ maga zine. "There will again he no dividends or any profits as a result of operating the property for a 12 months,” President Byram said. He pointed out that the deficit for 1922 was not as large as that for 1921. He said the executive officers were anticipating In- : creased business. "Business as Usual” in Ruhr Blast Furnaces Busy—Work- i ers Seem to Disrepard Ap proach of French. Bochum. Jan. 11.—(By A. P.)—! "Business as usual" would seem to be the motto of this busy little coun terpart of Pittsburgh, where lie the roots of the fortune of Hugo Stinnes, Germany's greatest capitalist. Riding through the city during the night the correspondent saw the ridges of the Ruhr valley lit up with flames that belched from the many furnaces of ttie iron and steel works. Gaunt huildings stretched for miles and miles. In them worked the 25, 000 men whom Stinnes employs. The plants turn out approximately 400.000 tons of iron and steel prod ucts yearly, keeping five blast fur naces busy. There was no indication that the workers or their employers were thinking of the French troops so near at hand. When the correspondent asked the workers, "Where's Stinnes?” they answered: "Stinnes—that capitalist? Oh, yes! lie’s in Berlin or somewhere; we do the work, he gets the money.” 30 Cents a Day. The workers explained that the av erage pay at the steel plants is equiv alent to 30 cents a day or 3.000 marks. That Is enough to buy a pound and a half of butter, two pounds of meat or three pounds of bread. One pretty little German girl, a clerk, said that her salary was 8.000 marks a month, or almost enough to buy a pair of shoes. The picture presented by Bochum is characteristic of the whole valley. The coal mines are in operation all the way from Essen to this city; the roads are well kept and clean, the trees are evenly trimmed and the fields tiled even to the very edge of the highway. Each tall factory chimney is busy throwing out sparks and smoke. This activity has been the source of much comment by the French and Bel gians, who refer to the contrast pre Jared Rusk saw something not good for any man to see — tke man ke kad mur dered and seen buried STILL ALIVE! 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Some baking powders come in 12 ounce instead of 16 ounce cans* Be sure you get a _____ pound when you want ft. BXMT by TUT CALUMET The Economy BAKING POWDER THE WORLD'S GREATEST BAKING POWDER sented by the cold smoke stack* of northern France and Belgium, par ticularly between Namur and Liege. The villages and towns of the Ruhr appear to be enjoying prosperity. Groat quantities of cloth are still be ing manufactured at Kettwlg. The people of these towns are only mildly interested in the rapid march of events, "iiow long will the French stay?” they ask, and then hasten to furnish their own answer: "It won’t ho long. The Oman capitalists will come to an arrant ment with the French." ^onpon ,C>cl6pn & Co. Final Suit Clearance At Two Prices About twenty plain tailored suits (all we have left) irre spective of former prices Friday $22.50 Six Fur-Trimmed Suits Friday $35 Winter Coat Specials Are Very Attractive The present very low prices are especially interesting considering the character of the coats offered Apparel Section—Third Floor Lowest Prices For Our Usual High Quality in the January Linen Sale Towels and Toweling Should Be Bought Now 100 dozen Turkish rib towels, size 20 by 38, for 25c each. 100 dozen Turkish towels of heavy Terry cloth with fast woven selvage, size 18 by 36, for 19c each. All Linen Heavy Irish Huck Towels, size 18 by 34, reduced to 50c each. All Linen Crash Toweling— Brown, - - 29c yard. Bleached, - 29c yard. Bleached. - 45c yard. Linen Table Cloths Napkins and Damask 2 by 2 -yard cloths, $ 7.38. 2 by 21/o-yard cloths, $ 9.75. 2 by 3 -yard cloths, $12.89. A fine quality 70-inch damask in very lovely designs reduced to $3.00 a yard. 22 by 22-inch Napkins to match the cloths or damask for $9.75 a dozen. Madeira Napkins Beautiful hand embroidered napkins, made of fine round thread linen, six for $3.75. Why Used Cars Are Desirable i Many people are able to buy new automobiles each season. These people usually take the best care of their jfroperty and when their cars are traded in at the end of the season generally they are in excellent condition and almost as good as new. Because of their ability and desire to operate brand new cars you have the opportunity to pick up excellent bargains in the used car market. Many good bargains in u^ed cars are advertised in the “Want” Ad columns of The Omaha Bee. If YOU are in the market for a good car at a low price, turn now to the “Automobile” column in the Want Ad columns of The Omaha Bee. %p Omaika THE EVENING DEE